

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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Feb 5, 2021 • 17min
Don't Trend So Close To Me 2/4: MGT, AOC, "I Quit!", Chrissy Teigen, DJ Danl
On this edition of Don't Trend So Close To Me Jack and DJ Danl discuss the right/left push and pull of either getting MTG out of here or weirdly celebrating her. Republicans are claiming AOC's story is made up, Donald Trump quits SAG-AFTRA in a hilarious letter, Chrissy Teigen gets roasted for complaining about money, and DJ DANL GOT A PS5 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 7min
Why Billionaires So Horny For Space, Emily In Paris Is Art? 2.4.21
In episode 805, Jack and guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by Scam Goddess Laci Mosley to discuss covid cases dropping, the Trump administration and Fox News, the Lincoln Project co-founder being accused of harassment, Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, billionaires obsessed with space, Golden Globes nominees, and more!FOOTNOTES: Nationwide Covid-19 Metrics Bonus episode: Inside the craziest meeting of the Trump presidency Sean Hannity is the face of the post-Trump identity crisis at Fox News 21 Men Accuse Lincoln Project Co-Founder of Online Harassment Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO; Andy Jassy to Take Over How Amazon Wins: By Steamrolling Rivals and Partners Empire-builder Bezos looks beyond Amazon Musk, Branson and Bezos: Why are three billionaires determined to go to space – and what’s the danger to planet Earth? The Elysium effect: The coming backlash to the billionaire 'NewSpace' revolution Billionaires Bicker Over Space Toys Golden Globes 2021: A Full List of Nominees WATCH: Jazmine Sullivan - Girl Like Me (Audio) ft. H.E.R. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2021 • 13min
Tridtrent Gum 2/3: Mike Lindell, The Stimulus Package, Vision, Morgan Wallen, Britney Spears
On this edition of Tridtrent Gum Jack and DJ Danl discuss Mike Lindell going on Newsmax and getting told off by one of the hosts, Biden is not bowing to Republicans on getting checks out, Lil Uzi Vert had a "$24M" pink-diamond embedded in his forehead, Morgan Wallen is an idiot, and Britney is NOT sending secret coded messages through her instagram, supposedly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2021 • 58min
Australia (Is) Open, US Super Spreader Petri Bowl 2.3.21
In episode 804, Jack and guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by writer and director Cody Ziglar to discuss the impeachment, the coronavirus being depoliticized, the Australian Open versus the Super Bowl, NYC restaurants re-opening, police body cams, the guys behind the GameStop run, the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore, and more!FOOTNOTES: House charges Trump is 'singularly responsible' for inciting insurrection as ex-president's team claims he's protected by 1st Amendment Ocasio-Cortez reveals she’s a sexual assault survivor, recounts ‘trauma’ of Capitol riot: ‘I thought everything was over’ Pandemic’s deadliest month in US ends with signs of progress Australian Open to accommodate biggest sporting crowds since COVID-19 outbreak Andrew Cuomo Accepts Emmy Award as Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo book on Covid-19 response out in October Indoor Dining Will Reopen in New York City at 25% Capacity New science reevaluates risks of indoor dining Limited indoor dining will return to NYC by Valentine’s Day, Cuomo says Restaurant Workers Should Be Allowed to Get the Vaccine Immediately Cuomo Defends His Decision to Bring Back Indoor Dining in NYC This Month Cuomo shoots down expanding COVID vaccine eligibility to restaurant workers CDC recommends restaurant workers for early round of COVID-19 vaccine Coronavirus exacerbates racial wage gap for tipped workers, report finds Indoor Dining Is Fastest-Growing Source of COVID-19 Spread in New York, State Says Minneapolis police officers must keep body cameras turned on during entire response to a call, new policy says Reddit Trades Crumble as GameStop, AMC and Silver Plunge Captain Sir Tom Moore: 'National inspiration' dies with Covid-19 WATCH: QT - Hey QT Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2021 • 20min
When Zeist Was Born On Trendmas Day 2/2: Lebron, Groundhog Day, EA, Pete Buttigeig, Mark Cuban
On this edition of When Zeist Was Born On Trendmas Day Jack, DJ Danl, and Jamie Loftus discuss Lebron getting into it with some rowdy fans at a game, it's Groundhog Day, the EA NCAA Football series is back (and still not paying players), Pete Buttigieg named Transportation Secretary, and Mark Cuban has affirming words for the WSB Reddit crowd. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 7min
America’s Hidden Damage, World’s Most Solved Unsolved Mystery 2.2.21
In episode 803, Jack and Miles are joined by New York public defender Eliza Orlins, who is running for Manhattan district attorney, to discuss the mental health crisis, America's broadband problem, the Dyatlov Pass incident, and more!FOOTNOTES: Eliza Orlins for Manhattan District Attorney Anti-Vaxxers Won’t Stop Harassing Nurse They’re Convinced Is Dead Shape-Shifting Virus Threatens Cycles of Illness, Lockdowns Chilling trend: A longer, deadlier pandemic The Problem With Mental Health Awareness Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says Why rural Americans are having a hard time working from home Race and the digital divide: Why broadband access is more than an urban vs rural issue America’s Terrible Internet Is Making Quarantine Worse President Obama Details Plan to Win the Future through Expanded Wireless Access How Biden’s FCC could fix America’s internet Wired to fail Trump Made A Mess Of Tech Policy. Here's What Biden Is Inheriting Affordable broadband is finally within reach US relief package provides $7 billion for broadband Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? WATCH: Ta-ku - Remember Me Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 2021 • 13min
The Dead Trennedys 2/1: Snow and Panda, Marilyn Manson, Wakanda Disney+, Myanmar, Nike Hands-Free Shoes
On this edition of The Dead Trennedys Jack and DJ Danl discuss the panda who is LOVING the snow, Evan Rachel Wood revealing the years of abuse she received from Marilyn Manson, Ryan Coogler is developing a Wakanda series for Disney+, the Military of Myanmar has staged a bloodless coup, and Nike releases news shoes that are made to slip on, hands free! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 16min
Biden Family’s Frank Stallone, Everything Bagel Ice Cream 2.1.21
In episode 802, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Molly Lambert to discuss updates on the insurrectionists, what's next for QAnon followers, Frank Biden, the Proud Boys leader being a government informant, Jeni's everything bagel ice cream, what they're watching, and more!FOOTNOTES: The Federal Case Against The Capitol Insurrectionists Is Becoming Much Clearer What Comes Next For QAnon Followers Biden brother touts relationship with president in Inauguration Day ad for law firm Proud Boys leader was government informant, records show Exclusive: Proud Boys leader was ‘prolific’ informer for law enforcement White House Tries To Keep Bonkers GOP Mess At Arm’s Length Jeni’s Everything Bagel ice cream boldly goes where no bagel has gone before WATCH: Sinj Clarke - Unas Horas (2020) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 7min
Weekly Zeitgeist 160 (Best of 1/25/21-1/29/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 169 (1/25/21-1/29/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 2021 • 15min
Huevos Trendcheros 1/29: John Chaney, Harsh Writing Advice, The Little Things, Justice League, Wandavision, Silhouette Challenge, Cicely Tyson
On this edition of Huevos Trendcheros Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Temple Basketball coach John Chaney, people are giving "harsh" writing advice on twitter, the new HBOMax thriller arrives to mixed reviews, the Snyder cut of 'Justice League' comes with a meal kit and a very Snyder-y poster, the latest Wandavision episode gives more details about the origins and realities of the show, the Silhouette Challenge is popping on TikTok, and Hollywood icon Cicely Tyson has passed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


