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 18, 2021 • 20min
Trendeo NoHo 10/18: Dennis Prager, Colin Powell, Indiana Jones 5, MacBook Pro, Candace Parker, Christopher Steele
In this edition of Trendeo NoHo, Jack and Miles discuss Dennis Prager getting COVID, war criminal Colin Powell dying of COVID complications, tentpole movies getting pushed back even more, the new MacBook Pro, Candace Parker leading Chicago Sky to first WNBA championship, and former spy Christopher Steele defending Trump/Russia dossier. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 10min
Comedy Putin Would Love, Holocaust? Gotta Hear Both Sides 10.18.21
In episode 1010, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and food writer Danny Palumbo to discuss the Jan 6th Subpoena Dodgers are entering the find out phase, Texas wants to BOTH SIDES the fucking Holocaust? Hannah Gadsby to Netflix: KEEP MY NAME OUT YOUR MOUTH, A Medical Condition Where You Have Zero Visual Imagination? And more!FOOTNOTES: Jan 6th Subpoena Dodgers are entering the find out phase…UPDATE Texas wants to BOTH SIDES the fucking Holocaust? Hannah Gadsby to Netflix: KEEP MY NAME OUT YOUR MOUTH A Medical Condition Where You Have Zero Visual Imagination? LISTEN: Gotts Street Park - Diego Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2021 • 1h 4min
Weekly Zeitgeist 197 (Best of 10/11/21-10/15/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 206 (10/11/21-10/15/21) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2021 • 17min
Machine Gun Trendy 10/15: Liz Mair, Netflix, Robert Pattinson, Capitol Police, Trump, Bill Clinton, Salt Bae
In this edition of Machine Gun Trendy, Jack and Miles discuss Liz Mair being the new 'Bean Dad', Netflix firing the organizer of the trans employee walkout, Robert Pattinson's new Bat-voice, the Capitol Police Officer who is facing obstruction of justice charges, Trump refuting 'golden shower' accusations, Bill Clinton's UTI, and the $50,000 bill at Salt Bae's restaurant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2021 • 1h 5min
Big Strike Energy, United States of Jan 6th 10.15.21
In episode 1009, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and writer Ellory Smith to discuss the new Jan. 6th flag, how power operates, big strike energy and more!FOOTNOTES: Trump Rally/Youngkin Rally pledged allegiance to a flag from Jan 6 How Power Operates Part 2 Big Strike Energy LISTEN: Kali Uchi and SZA - Fue Mejor Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2021 • 24min
We've Only Just Begun To Trend 10/14: Steve Harvey, Kyrie Irving, Joe Rogan, Empty Shelves Joe, Dodgers v. Giants, Karen Carpenter v. Madonna
In this edition of We've Only Just Begun To Trend, Jack and Miles discuss Steve Harvey's new and improved style, Kyrie Irving breaks his silence, Joe Rogan v. Sanjay Gupta, how global shortages are Joe Biden's fault (somehow), Dodgers v. Giants game 5, and the eternal question: Karen Carpenter or Madonna. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 4min
MAGA Mushroom Measuring Contest, Megan Fox and MGK Are A Living Meme 10.14.21
In episode 1008, Jack and Miles are joined by host of the Live To Tape podcast Johnny Pemberton to discuss how Greg Abbot becoming an absurd parody of himself, Mitch McConnell’s power waning? Coachella does 180 on vaccines...but why? That Machine Gun Kelly / Megan Fox Interview and more!FOOTNOTES: Greg Abbot becoming an absurd parody of himself Mitch McConnell’s power waning? Coachella does 180 on vaccines...but why? That Machine Gun Kelly / Megan Fox Interview LISTEN: Hiatus Kaiyote - Canopic Jar Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2021 • 18min
To The Trendow, To The Wall 10/13: William Shatner, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jamie Costa, Herschel Walker, LaVar Ball, Goth Hospital
In this edition of To Trendow, To The Wall, Jack and Miles discuss Captain Kirk finally going to space, Katie Couric admitting to editing out negative comments in RBG interview, Jamie Costa's incredible Robin Williams impersonation, Herschel Walker cancelling fundraiser with supporter who had swastika in her Twitter profile, LaVar Ball's embarassingly ugly and expensive sneakers, and Pornhub's porn search map. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 6min
Schrodinger's Couch Guy, Amazon's Kryptonite? 10.13.21
In episode 1007, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend Alison Rosen to discuss how Amazon "really cares" about their workers, Seattle Cops are in such a "terrible position", IS COUCH GUY CHEATING? OR ARE WE PATHETIC AND BORED? and more!FOOTNOTES: Amazon: Oh Y’all care about workers kinda? NVM we out… Seattle Cops are in such a terrible position OMG OH NO HALP THEM PLEEEZ! IS COUCH GUY CHEATING? OR ARE WE PATHETIC AND BORED? LISTEN: Mr Jukes - Vibrate Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2021 • 23min
Kryptozeit 10/12: Jon Gruden, Dean Cain, Blac China, Kyrie Irving, 'Scream', Box Office
In this edition of Kryptozeit, Jack and Miles discuss Jon Gruden resigning after being a shithead, Dean Cain being pissed that Superman is bi-sexual, Blac China going on a pro-vaxx rant at the airport, Kyrie Irving not being allowed to play part time, the new 'Scream' trailer, and no one knows what to make of the box office Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
