

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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Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 11min
Anti-Vaxxers SO MAD, Goodbye To Instagram Likes 6.1.21
In episode 920, Miles and guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss big oil, the GOP trying to stop vaccine incentives, Instagram likes, the new Cruella film, and more!FOOTNOTES: A bad day for Big Oil $1 million Ohio vaccine lottery winner was on her way to buy a used car when she found out she won GOP governor and lawmakers clash over vaccine policy What Instagram really learned from hiding like counts Why Do Kids Like The Bad Guys? Born bad: Cruella created as a woman not fit for ‘polite society’, but also a clever social comment Her crazy driving is a key element of Cruella de Vil’s evil. Here’s why. Who’s afraid of Cruella de Vil? New stories are humanising female villains of old LISTEN: Apex - Dr. Lonnie Smith Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2021 • 1h 3min
Weekly Zeitgeist 177 (Best of 5/24/21-5/28/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 186 (5/24/21-5/28/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2021 • 15min
Goaltrender For The Boston Bruins 5/28: Memorial Day, Harambe, J6, Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian
On this edition of the Goaltrender For The Boston Bruins Miles and Jamie Loftus discuss Memorial Day, the 5-year deathiversary of Harambe, Republican voting against “Jan. 6th” commission, Arianna Grande's marriage, and Kim Kardashian's COVID controversy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2021 • 1h 9min
Central Park Karen RETURNS, GOP Midterm Strategy 5.28.21
In episode 919, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Sarah Squirm to discuss Central Park Karen re-emerging in her final form, Fox News fear mongering about critical race theory, the Friends reunion, new stemless AirPods, kids being into weird shit, and more!FOOTNOTES: The Sarah Vaccine Woman in NYC Bird-Watcher Case Sues Franklin Templeton in Firing (1) Fox News’ fearmongering about critical race theory is all about the midterm campaigns — and now the network is admitting it How to Watch the ‘Friends’ Reunion on HBO Max for Free HEARD IT HERE FIRST LeBron James pictured wearing TOP-SECRET Apple headphones that aren’t even out yet Do all kids go through this not well rounded (jagged?) phase or is it hereditary? Mine was sharks and my oldest son is trains. I had friends who were all horse, dinosaur and wrestling for like multiple school years. Any good childhood obsessions people want to fess up to? LISTEN: Dirty Art Club - Leant Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 2021 • 14min
Zeitlander 3: the Trenderer 5/27: Jan6, Nate Silver, AMC, Naomi Osaka, NBA
On this edition of Zeitlander 3: the Trenderer Jack and Miles discuss Republicans "respectfully disagree" that insurrectionist should be brought to justice, Nate Silver's lab leak theory, AMC HODLGANG heading to the moon, Naomi Osaka skipping press conferences at French Open, and NBA news. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 2021 • 1h 5min
Workers AREN’T Lazy?! App-Based Policing? 5.27.21
In episode 918, Jack and Miles are joined by rapper and What Had Happened Was host Open Mike Eagle to discuss restaurant workers, updates on Havana Syndrome, A Quiet Place 2, the Citizen app, Lego's first LGBTQ-themed set, and more!FOOTNOTES: ‘The final straw’: How the pandemic pushed restaurant workers over the edge ARE U.S. OFFICIALS UNDER SILENT ATTACK? Fandango Reports Very Strong Pre-Sales For ‘Quiet Place 2’ CITIZEN APP AGAIN LETS USERS REPORT CRIMES — AND EXPERTS SEE BIG RISKS Banned crime reporting app Vigilante returns as Citizen, says its ‘report incident’ feature will be pulled Missing woman reunited with family thanks to Citizen App, diligent neighbor “It Creates a Culture of Fear”: How Crime Tracking Apps Incite Unnecessary Panic ‘A bleak dystopian reality’: Citizen app is now driving a patrol car in Los Angeles Leaked Emails Show Crime App Citizen Is Testing On-Demand Security Force Private Security Force That Works With Citizen Wants the Power to Arrest People A crime reporting app shifts to tracking COVID-19, raising privacy questions Crime App Citizen Exposed Users' COVID Data Report of Tiger Running Amok in Manhattan Turns Out to Be Raccoon: NYPD CITIZEN CEO OFFERED TO PERSONALLY FUND LA ARSON MANHUNT — FOR THE WRONG PERSON Citizen App Falsely Accuses Man of Starting Los Angeles Wildfire LEGO Unveils First LGBTQ Set Called 'Everyone Is Awesome' Launching for Pride Month Why I designed “Everyone is Awesome” by Matthew Ashton Lego’s made an LGBTQ-themed set but it feels a little like lip service Conservatives are furiously whining that LEGO’s new Pride set is shameful and divisive absolutely losing my mind watching this WATCH: pumpichulo - {WEGONMAKEIT} Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2021 • 20min
Zeitlander 2: the QuickTrending 5/26: Prank, Ted Bundy, San Jose, Kyrie Irving, Amazon x MGM
On this edition of Zeitlander 2: the QuickTrending Jack and Miles discuss the first REAL loyalty check, yet another Ted Bundy movie, yet another mass shooting, Kyrie Irving hoping Boston won't be Boston-y. and Amazon buying MGM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2021 • 1h 9min
Exorcise American History! Olympics Money > Human Safety 5.26.21
In episode 917, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Guy Montgomery to discuss Republicans weaponizing anti-semitism, priests exorcising critical race theory out of people, the Olympics in Japan, fans returning to sports games, and more!FOOTNOTES: WATCH: 6PM News and Athletes | Guy Montgomery 199 House Republicans have embraced anti-Semitism and violence We Stand in Solidarity With Nikole Hannah-Jones The Exorcists Who Are Battling Black Lives Matter Olympics Chief Says Cancellation ‘Off the Table’ Even After Dire U.S. Travel Warning Over COVID Surge Fans Are Back and Acting Crazy. Sports Are Back to Normal. Box Office: ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Passes ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ As ‘Wrath Of Man’ Tops $70M Global LISTEN: Dirty Art Club - Videotape Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2021 • 18min
Zeitlander: There Can Only Be Trend 5/25: George Floyd, John Cena, Mark Ruffalo, Jackass, Flavortown
On this edition of Zeitlander: There Can Only Be Trend Jack and Miles discuss the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, John Cena kowtowing to China, Mark Ruffalo buffaloed by Israel, Johnny Knoxville getting too old for this, and Guy Fieri's $80m Food Network Deal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2021 • 1h 20min
Trump Flops, Olivia Rodrigo WINNING 5.25.21
In episode 916, Miles and guest host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian and Cold Brew Got Me Like host Chris Crofton to discuss Maxine Waters thoughts on qualified immunity, Trump's blog, the new Olivia Rodrigo album, and more!FOOTNOTES: WATCH: ‘I Want Qualified Immunity Out!’ Rep. Waters On George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Trump is sliding toward online irrelevance. His new blog isn’t helping. Olivia Rodrigo - SOUR LISTEN: My Girl (Nick Bike's Rocksteady Mix) (Version) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


