The Daily Zeitgeist
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There’s more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn’t involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone’s speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O’Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around. Jack and co-host Miles Gray spend up to an hour every weekday sorting through the events and stories driving the headlines, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free.
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Oct 31, 2021 • 1h 2min
Weekly Zeitgeist 199 (Best of 10/25/21-10/29/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's season 208 (10/25/21-10/29/21) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 18min
Trendyfour Hours Ago, I Wanna Be Nightgeist 10/29: Costume Trends, M.E.T.A., Tom Hanks, Ice Cube, Poch, Pope, Adam Kinzinger
On this edition of Trendyfour Hours Ago, I Wanna Be Nightgeist Jack and Miles discuss Google's most popular costume trends, idiots on Twitter think the new Facebook name has some secret Trump meaning (it doesn't), Tom Hanks "event bombed" a wedding, Ice Cube doesn't want the vaccine, Mauricio Pochettino may be exiting as manager of PSG, the Pope met with Biden for "longer than expected", and Adam Kinzinger is not running for re-election after receiving death threats from his own party. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 60min
Tucker Carlson Going Full Q, Skeletons Are Having A Mome' 10.29.21
In episode 1019, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Facial Recognition Comedy Pallavi Gunalan to discuss Build Back Better aka Bunk Booty Butter, Tucker Carlson to Release A Documentary Suggesting Jan 6 Was a False Flag, Why We Worship at the Altar of 12-Foot-Tall Halloween Skeletons and more!FOOTNOTES: Build Back Better aka Bunk Booty Butter Tucker Carlson to Release A Documentary Suggesting Jan 6 Was a False Flag Why We Worship at the Altar of 12-Foot-Tall Halloween Skeletons LISTEN: James Blake - Frozen ft. JID, SwaVay Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2021 • 19min
Daily Frightgeist 10/28: Meta, PETA, Ted Lasso, Jada, David Beckham, 26 Points, Merriam Webster
On this edition of the Daily Frightgeist Jack and Miles discuss Zuck changing Facebook's name to Meta, PETA asks MLB to change bullpen to the Arm Barn, Mitt Romney dressed up as Ted Lasso, Jada is still talking about her and Will’s relationship, is David Beckham tarnishing his legacy as the brand face of the 2022 World Cup, the Lakers blew their first 26-point lead in 25 seasons, and Merriam Webster announces they’re adding 455 new "words" to the dictionary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 3min
Tax That A@%, Politicizing The Weather? 10.28.21
In episode 1018, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of the What's It Called podcast Caleb Synan to discuss Taxing The Rich, Facebooks recent troubles, Fox Weather Just Launched and more!FOOTNOTES: TAX THE RICH? Facebook Papers Show Deep Conflict On People or Profit? Fox Weather Just Launched, RIP Earth LISTEN: Chunky - Meh Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 16min
Zeityear 10/27: 'Lightyear', Shiba Inu Coin, 'Tiger King 2', NYPD, Drew Barrymore, Frederic Arnault
In this edition of Zeityear, Jack and Miles discuss the trailer for the film 'Lightyear', Shiba Inu Coin to going to the moon, the 'Tiger King 2' trailer, the NYPD vaccine mandate, the Drew Barrymore/Tom Green reunion, and Frederic Arnault being the third richest rich guy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 59min
Halloween Candy Mt Rushmore, Most Expensive Thanksgiving Ever! 10.27.21
In episode 1017, Jack and Miles are joined by AJ Daulerio to discuss how the VA Governor race is a dead heat, how Thanksgiving 2021 could be the most expensive ever, The Official Top 10 Most Popular Halloween Candies and more!FOOTNOTES: VA Governor race is a dead heat … maybe this ad will tip the scales for Youngkin Prepare for GOP outrage- Thanksgiving 2021 could be the most expensive ever The Official Top 10 Most Popular Halloween Candies LISTEN: Sir Was - I Wanna Feel Like That Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2021 • 19min
Joel Trendbiid 10/26: Elon Musk, 'Rust', Kyrie Irving, Hate Crimes, Princess Mako, Mo Brooks
In this editon of Joel Trendbiid, Jack and Miles discuss Elon Musk's trillionaire future, more details on the 'Rust' shooting, Kyrie Irving supporters storming Barclay Center, hate crimes being on the rise, Princess Mako giving it all up, and Mo Brooks squirming like the worm that he is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 9min
With Arms Wide COVID, The Watergate of Pop-Tarts
In episode 1016, Jack and Miles are joined by podcaster and journalist and Joelle Monique to discuss DeSantis welcoming Anti-vaxx cops to Florida, business owners still scratching their heads, confused why the old ways don’t work, does it even matter if Strawberry Pop Tarts aren’t filled with real strawberries? and more!FOOTNOTES: DeSantis: Anti-vaxx cops WELCOME TO FLORIDA! Business owners still scratching their heads, confused why the old ways don’t work Does it even matter if Strawberry Pop Tarts aren’t filled with real strawberries? LISTEN: Rochelle Jordan - Already Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2021 • 19min
Trend is the Mindkiller 10/25: Rolling Stone, World Series, Alec Baldwin, Dune, Hertz, John Mulaney
In this edition of Trend is the Mindkiller, Jack and Miles discuss Rolling Stone's Jan. 6 'expose', the World Series, Alec Baldwin having some 'splaining to do, thoughts on 'Dune', Hertz ordering 100k Teslas, and the John Mulaney/Olivia Munn situation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
