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 5, 2021 • 1h 5min
Facebook Getting Desperate, How Is This Diana Musical A Thing? 10.5.21
In episode 1002, Jack and Miles are joined by host of The Scroll Down podcast Marcella Arguello to discuss how Kristi Noem defends herself from nepotism accusations, The World’s Oldest Rainforest Was Just Handed Back to Its Indigenous Owners, ‘Pandora Papers’ Shed Light On Global Elite’s Financial Secrets, Facebook Is In Trouble? Diana The Musical is a Thing That Somehow Exists, and more!FOOTNOTES: Kristi Noem defends herself from nepotism accusations by admitting YEAH NEPOTISM Good News: The World’s Oldest Rainforest Was Just Handed Back to Its Indigenous Owners ‘Pandora Papers’ Shed Light On Global Elite’s Financial Secrets Facebook Is In Trouble? Diana The Musical is a Thing That Somehow Exists Unglued - South By West Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 4, 2021 • 20min
Trendl's from Beowulf 10/4: Katie Couric, Facebook, Ozy Media, IATSE, Blurred Lines, Andrew Wiggins
In this edition of Trendl From Beowulf, Jack and Miles discuss Katie Couric's new book 'Going There', Facebook GOING DOWN, the sad state of Ozy Media, the IATSE strike, Emily Ratajkowski's new book 'Blurred Lines', and Andrew Wiggins finally getting vaxx'd, Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 11min
Governor Matthew McConaughey? Squid Game Obsesh 10.4.21
In episode 1001, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Podcast But Outside Andrew Michaan to a COVID pill, Texans not really feelin Abbott? Alex Jones losing big in court, murders being up, someone paid over $90K for the performance rights to a famous jingle, Squid Game-Mania is Taking Over the World and more!FOOTNOTES: Covid Pill Might Even Help Anti-Vaxxers Texans not really feelin Abbott? Speaking of Texas, Alex Jones LOST BIGLY in court Are Murders Up For Same Reason They Were Down Before - Life Saving Healthcare? Someone paid over $90K for the performance rights to a famous jingle Squid Game-Mania is Taking Over the World Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3, 2021 • 48min
Weekly Zeitgeist 195 (Best of 9/27/21-10/1/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 204 (9/27/21-10/1/21) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2021 • 19min
A Trend With Weed Is A Friend Indeed 10/1: USPS, SuperBowl, Michael K. Williams, Majority of Trump, Joe Rogan, Brett Kavanaugh, NBA Dunksters
In this edition of A Trend With Weed Is A Friend Indeed, Jack and Miles discuss Louis DeJoy continuing to ruin the USPS, the SuperBowl halftime show line-up, Michael K. Williams' toxicology report, Trumpers being in favor of secession, Joe Rogan being even more dumberer, Brett Kavanaugh getting COVID, and who the best in-game dunkist? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2021 • 1h 9min
Strikes Are In The Air, Cop Created Candy Conspiracy 10.1.21
In episode 1000, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Seán Devlin to discuss workers striking, school boards begging Biden to protect them, Free Edibles: The Scourge of Halloween, According to Cops, The Insane Case That Made Dog the Bounty Hunter Famous and more!FOOTNOTES: Instacart workers striking… School Boards are begging Biden to protect them Free Edibles: The Scourge of Halloween, According to Cops The Insane Case That Made Dog the Bounty Hunter Famous Comedy album: “Airports, Animals.” available via arts & crafts records LISTEN: Mansur Brown - Mashita Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2021 • 21min
Extraordinary Trendition 9/30: Joel Embiid, Ray J, 'Rap City', Sen. Blumenthal, NBA, Britney Spears
In this edition of Extraordinary Trendition, Jack and Miles discuss Joel Embiid's comments on Jimmy Butler, Ray J being Brandy's brother, 'Rap City' rising from the ashes, Sen. Blumenthal's question to Facebook, unvaxx'd NBA players facing an uncertain season, and Britney Spears' conservatorship Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 13min
Pelosi Vs. Progress, Life In An Amazon Town 9.30.21
In episode 999, Jack and Miles are joined by host of the Ridiculous Romance Podcast Diana Banks to discuss the how progressives won't budge, YouTube FINALLY banning vaccine misinformation? Amazons company times, Halloween candies by state and more!FOOTNOTES: Progressives Won't Budge Oh wow, YouTube FINALLY banning vaccine misinformation? Amazon Can Fuck Right Off With These Company Towns Most popular Halloween candies by state St. Panther - Problems Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2021 • 16min
Trendcino Man starring Trendan Fraser 9/29: Squid Game, Sopranos, Ted Cruz, No Time To Die, Kyrsten Sinema, Boba Fett
In this edition of Trendcino Man, Jack and Miles discuss the new series 'Squid Game', the youth watching the Sopranos, Ted Cruz getting dragged for "your body, your choice" comments, 'No Time To Die' reviews, Kyrsten Sinema dragging her feet, and 'The Book of Boba Fett' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 6min
Bannon’s Homeschool Army, Cop Some Jordan’s (Underwear) 9.29.21
In episode 998, Jack and Miles are joined by host of the Space Cave podcast David Huntsberger to discuss the shitshow on the hill, are you fan enough to buy use underwear? Steve Bannon and the homeschooling culture war and more!FOOTNOTES: Bit of a shitshow on the Hill… Even Before Steve Bannon, Homeschooling Was a Part of the Culture Wars Are you fan enough to buy used underwear? Deb Never - Coca Cola Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
