

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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May 24, 2021 • 15min
A Zeit Spot in an Otherwise Shitty Day 5/24: Eternals, 53%, Kevin Spacey, Ttimothee Chalamet
On this edition of A Zeit Spot in an Otherwise Shitty Day Miles and Joelle Monique 'The Eternals' trailer, Republicans' denial of objective reality, Kevin Spacey in the role of a lifetime, and Lil' Yung Wonka. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 2021 • 1h 5min
Vaccines Make You Sexy! NEW QUINCY JONES INTERVIEW! 5.24.21
In episode 915, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Sara June to discuss McDonalds eggs, the culture wars over Palestine, vaccination badges on dating apps, a new Quincy Jones interview, a kidnapping being thwarted thanks to Law & Order: SVU, the exploding Goop candle, and more!FOOTNOTES: TIL McDonald’s serves five different types of eggs, and one is superior to the rest The Associated Press terminates new staffer amid uproar over tweets about Israel and Palestinians, sparking backlash Pakistan's top diplomat makes anti-Semitic remark during CNN interview about Gaza conflict Major dating apps including Tinder, OkCupid adding vaccination badges to dating profiles THR Icon: Quincy Jones Reflects on Career, Michael Jackson and Why He Wouldn’t Work With Elvis An 11-Year-Old Girl Used Tactics She Learned From ‘Law & Order: SVU’ To Fight Off — And Help Nab — A Would-Be Kidnapper GWYNETH PALTROW Goop Sued ... YOUR 'VAGINA' CANDLE BLEW UP!!! Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop calls lawsuit over exploding vagina-scented candle 'frivolous' Experience: Gwyneth Paltrow’s vagina candle erupted in my front room LISTEN: Mk.gee - cz [Official Music Video] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2021 • 1h 13min
Weekly Zeitgeist 176 (Best of 5/17/21-5/21/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 185 (5/17/21-5/21/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2021 • 23min
Problematic Trendorsement 5/21: World Cup, "Romeo" v Liz Cheney, 1987, Olivia Rodrigo, Anna Hossnieh
On this edition of Problematic Trendorsement Jack, Miles, and birthday girl Anna Hossnieh discuss the biennial World Cup feasibility study, "Romeo" vs Liz Cheney, which blockbuster film to watch in 1987, Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, and Anna Hossnieh's Streaming Corner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2021 • 1h 12min
Giuliani’s Son Hilariously Bad, AI Gets Freakier 5.21.21
In episode 914, Jack and Miles are joined by actor and Soul Balm host Clark Moore to discuss Andrew Giuliani running for New York governor, an army of 16 year olds taking on the Democrats, AI creating music and movie translations, Zack Snyder's Army Of The Dead, and more!FOOTNOTES: New York, Andrew Giuliani wants to be your next governor. Andrew Giuliani says he has spent five decades in government even though he's 35 years old. An 'Army of 16-Year-Olds' Takes On the Democrats AI turns The Spice Girls' "Wannabe" into a pretty solid Nine Inch Nails song This AI Makes Robert De Niro Perform Lines in Flawless German Box Office: Zack Snyder’s ‘Army Of The Dead’ Nabs $780K As ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ Tops ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Tig Notaro Herself Is an Incredible Visual Effect in Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead With Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead,’ Netflix Aims to Fix Its Franchise Problem The Secret Sauce Behind Netflix’s Hit, “House Of Cards”: Big Data The Most Popular Original and Licensed Series on Netflix During the Pandemic International heist dramas are suddenly Netflix’s biggest hits How the zombie represents America’s deepest fears First, Eat All the Lawyers The Heist Film: Stealing with Style LISTEN: Nina Sky - Move ya body (Remi Oz remix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2021 • 13min
The Trendtations 5/20: National Rescue Dogs Day, NBA, Chris Cuomo, Israel / Palestine, J6 Commission
On this edition of The Trendtations Jack and Miles discuss National Rescue Dogs Day, NBA news, Chris Cuomo advising his brother on harassment allegations, Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestine, the potential for a "Jan. 6th" commission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2021 • 1h 7min
Can Cicadas Get You High? Kendall Jenner In A Cringe Ad? 5.20.21
In episode 913, Jack and Miles are joined by Creature Feature's Katie Goldin to discuss investing in cryptocurrency, Trump's criminal enterprise, cicadas on drugs, UFOs, Kendall Jenner's tequila, and more!FOOTNOTES: Bitcoin recovers from day's worst losses as Elon Musk says Tesla will NOT sell its holdings and the company's crypto horde returns to the black with a net gain of $200M Investigation of Trump Organization now exploring possible criminal conduct, N.Y. attorney general’s office says Some cicadas infected with psychedelic fungus that causes mating frenzy A Fungus Is Pushing Cicada Sex Into Hyperdrive And Leaving Them Dismembered What was the dancing plague of 1518? KENDALL JENNER 'APPROPRIATION' CRITICISM FOR 818 TEQUILA ... But Ad's No Different from Male Celebs Pitching Booze Kendall Jenner Posts Pictures of Agave Farmers Months After Tequila Backlash LISTEN: DJ ST THOMAS - Fodder Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2021 • 12min
Un-Zeit-Dentified Flying Objects 5/19: Palestine, Goose-Gate, Quarter Pounder w Cheese, McDonalds
On this edition of Un-Zeit-Dentified Flying Objects Jack and Miles discuss the ethnic cleansing of Palestine, Goose-Gate, How to eat a Quarter Pounder w/ cheese, and the McDonalds workers strike. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2021 • 1h 4min
SCOTUS v Roe v Wade? Flamin’ Cheetos DRAMA! 5.19.21
In episode 912, Jack and Miles are joined by The Line podcast's Dan Taberski to discuss Ohio's vaccine lottery, Roe V. Wade being in trouble, the recount in Arizona, insurrectionists refusing to investigate themselves, Joe Rogan saying some dumb shit, why we hate our own voices, celebs marrying non-famous people, the Flamin' Hot Cheetos origin story, and more!FOOTNOTES: Beer, donuts and baseball tickets won’t be enough to overcome vaccine hesitancy: Leila Atassi Ohio residents who get COVID-19 vaccine can enter $1 million lottery each week for 5 weeks, governor announces Mask mandate, all Ohio virus orders will be lifted June 2 'Game show gimmicks' and a 'stunt:' Ohio lawmakers pan DeWine's vaccine lottery plan Ohio’s $1 Million Lottery For Vaccinated Adults Draws On Behavioral Economics Ohio sees boost in shots after it announces $1 million vaccination lottery Supreme Court to Review Mississippi Law Limiting Abortion Rights Maricopa Republicans Officially OVER These Bamboo-Hunting Arizona Fraudit Idiots Arizona Is Holding Yet Another 2020 Recount. The Company Running It Makes It Even Worse. McCarthy Comes Out Against Bipartisan January 6 Commission Proposal This Man Is Not Bright Here’s Why You Hate the Sound of Your Own Voice Mirror, mirror, on the wall: People rate own bodies as more attractive when viewed from third-person perspective Julia Roberts shares incredibly rare picture with husband Danny Moder as they mark special anniversary 27 celebrities who married people who aren't famous Flamin' Hot Cheetos... the movie? Eva Longoria on her Flamin’ Hot Cheetos movie and Hollywood beginnings Eva Longoria Cheetos Movie ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Sets Jesse Garcia & Annie Gonzalez As Leads God gave Hispanic janitor at Frito-Lay factory a vision for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Flamin' Hot: The Incredible True Story of One Man's Rise from Janitor to Top Executive The man who didn’t invent Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Disputed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Inventor Responds to Frito-Lay’s Claims: ‘I Was Their Greatest Ambassador’ LISTEN: YĪN YĪN - Haw Phin Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2021 • 19min
Nocturnal Emiss-trends 5/18: Eurovision, Shrek, Charles Grodin, Derek Jeter, Shohei Ohtani
On this edition of Nocturnal Emiss-trends Jack and Miles discuss the Eurovision Song Contest, the 20th anniversary of Shrek, Charles Grodin passing away, Derek Jeter's upcoming documentary, and the phenom that is Shohei Ohtani. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


