

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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Dec 18, 2020 • 16min
Your Second Rate Podcast Is Dead 12/18: Dr. Jill Biden, Cyberpunk 2077 (sorry), Madalorian, Mike Pence, Jerry West, the Paul brothers
On this edition of Your Second Rate Podcast Is Dead Jack and Miles discuss Dr. Jill Biden going on Colbert to discuss the WSJ article, Cyberpunk 2077 is getting pulled from the online stores of the PS4 and Xbox One for misconstruing consumers, the Mandalorian season 2 has concluded (neither of the boys watched), Mike Pence got the vaccine on camera, Jerry West and the Clippers org are being investigated regarding the Kawhi Leonard trade, and the boys figure out the difference between Jake and Logan Paul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 2020 • 1h 7min
CIAliens, USA’s Fave Gatorade 12.18.20
In episode 782, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Guy Montgomery to discuss the new stimulus checks, Trump pardons, Trump's fight with Palm Beach, a former DIA director on UFO's, the most popular Gatorade flavor, blowing up Trump's Atlantic City casino, and more!FOOTNOTES: Staring Down Deadline, Congress Nears $900 Billion Stimulus Deal Weekly jobless claims rise to 885,000 as Congress nears stimulus deal 'It's turned crazy': Inside the scramble for Trump pardons Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida Trump is renovating Mar-a-Lago, ostensibly preparing for life post-presidency. Mar-a-Lago neighbors to Trump: Spend your post-presidency elsewhere Trump made Florida his official residence. He may have also made a legal mess. Trump's War With Palm Beach John O. Brennan on UFOs Parched Americans can't stop chugging Cool Blue Gatorade Atlantic City Is Auctioning Off the Right to Demolish a Former Trump Casino WATCH: Nate Mercereau - This Simulation Is A Good One [Video by Hunter Lyon] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2020 • 15min
That's What Trends Are For 12/17: Deb Haaland, NBA, Roku, Snowblower, Tom Cruise
On this edition of That's What Trends Are For Jack and Miles discuss Biden tapping Deb Haaland to be the first Native American Secretary of the Interior, the boys discuss the best NBA teams this season, HBO Max is now on Roku, Snowblowers are needed to help the people on the east coast, and Tom Cruise had ANOTHER flip out on the set of Mission Impossible. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 13min
Grift Shift, FREE THE STREAMS 12.17.20
In episode 781, Jack and Miles are joined by Get Rich Nick and Deckheads co-host Nick Turner aka Mr. Cum to discuss an ex-cop holding an AC repairman at gunpoint over voter fraud, the spread of misinformation, free streaming services, Tom Cruise coming for people breaking Covid rules, Christopher Walken having never sent an email, loneliness, and more!FOOTNOTES: Ex-Cop Allegedly Held AC Repairman At Gunpoint, Convinced He Was Voter Fraud Kingpin Alleged crusade to stop voter fraud lands former HPD captain in handcuffs From Voter Fraud to Vaccine Lies: Misinformation Peddlers Shift Gears Sen. Angus King proposes Netflix, Disney, HBOMax stream free over holidays to stop COVID-19 spread WATCH: Tom Cruise warns Mission Impossible crew they’re ‘f***ing gone’ if they break Covid rules on set Tom Cruise Erupts at ‘Mission: Impossible’ Crew Over Covid-19 Breach Christopher Walken has never sent an email The Loneliness Pandemic WATCH: Stro Elliot - Marvin's Mood Parts 1&2 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2020 • 14min
Stop In The Name Of Trend 12/16: Arsenal, NBA Stuff, Giannis, Blizzard 2020, Jackass 4, Real Masks
On this edition of Stop In The Name Of Trend Jack and Miles discuss Arsenal's recent performance slump, many NBA updates related to recent trades, Giannis Antetokounmpo reups his contract, the biggest snowstorm in 2 years is headed for the northeast, Jackass 4 is in production and Johnny Knoxville and Steve O are already in the hospital, and way too real face masks are going into production in Japan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2020 • 1h 14min
Trump LOST Lost, Spreader Claus 12.16.20
In episode 780, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Nikki Glaser to discuss Mitch McConnell and Putin both recognizing the Biden victory, Dan Crenshaw's absurd new political ad, Covid fatigue, the Santa super spreader, Kirk Cameron's massive caroling event, and more!FOOTNOTES: McConnell Finally Recognizes Biden Victory, Six Weeks After Election: ‘The Electoral College Has Spoken’ Putin finally congratulates Biden on US election victory WATCH: Georgia Reloaded ‘I can’t handle it anymore’: COVID fatigue is winning at the worst possible moment Visit from Santa may have infected 75 with coronavirus at Belgian care home KIRK CAMERON HOLDS MASSIVE CAROLING EVENT ... Defying COVID Restrictions WATCH: El Michels Affair feat. The Shacks - Enfant Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2020 • 16min
Trender Your Resignation 12/15: #BidenWillNeverBePresident, Jeff Bridges, A California Christmas, Meghan and Harry
On this edition of Bill Barr Trenders His Resignation Miles and Anna discuss the ridiculous twitter trend #BidenWillNeverBePresident and who is supporting it, The Dude gives us an update on his Cancer treatment, Miles goes off on a Christmas movie, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry start their own podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 7min
Celebrity Vaccine Endorsements? Reality, Shame Won’t Stop GOP 12.15.20
In episode 779, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Jeremiah Watkins to discuss Trump's campaign HQ taking down his name, Stephen Miller's 'alternate electors' plan, the right pushing for terrorism, The Epoch Times, what food the UK will be able to access after Brexit, what famous people can sell the vaccine to us, and more!FOOTNOTES: Trump Says He’ll Fight On. His Campaign HQ Is Literally Taking Down His Name. Stephen Miller: 'Alternate' electors will keep Trump election challenge alive Trump Allies Eye Long-Shot Election Reversal in Congress, Testing Pence Poll: Less than one-quarter of Republicans trust election results Radical right-wing commentator Josh Bernstein declares that he will die rather than live in slavery under a Biden regime: "The blood of patriots and tyrants could be coming, and it's going to be hopefully a lot more tyrants than patriots." 'The Epoch Times' spreads QAnon ideas. Here's how to help boycott them (if you live in the US) Trump, QAnon and an impending judgment day: Behind the Facebook-fueled rise of The Epoch Times Cheddar instead of Brie, swap avocado for eggs on toast and plan a stay-cation! What No Deal could mean for the UK's favourite foods, travel, holidays, second homes and the economy Willingness to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Ticks Up to 63% in U.S. Trump Administration Plans a Rushed Effort to Encourage Americans to Be Vaccinated COVID vaccine: celebrity endorsements work – even if people don’t like it What Elvis Presley’s televised polio vaccination can tell us about the shortfalls of celebrity-endorsed health campaigns Which celebrity should be the face of the COVID-19 vaccine? Experts warn of low Covid vaccine trust among Black Americans How the CIA’s Fake Vaccination Campaign Endangers Us All How the bin Laden Raid Put Vaccinators Under the Gun in Pakistan U.S. Cites End to C.I.A. Ruses Using Vaccines WATCH: Onoe Caponoe - Lost The Love (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (Prod. DJ Sabre Watts) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2020 • 13min
Nevertrending Story 12/14: Electoral College, Cleveland, Dr. Jill Biden, New Zealand, Charley Pride
On this edition of the Nevertrending Story Jack and Miles discuss the Electoral College confirming Biden's victory for the millionth time, the Cleveland Baseball team has finally decided to rebrand, a dumbass WSJ article asked Dr. Jill Biden to drop the Doctor title because.....????, New Zealand has one (1) new COVID case from an airliner worker traveling in America, and Country Music Legend Charley Pride has passed away due to complications from COVID. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 8min
Profits > People, CharCUTErie 12.14.20
In episode 778, Miles and guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian Michael Kosta to discuss coronavirus relief, the attorney of general of Texas, all the news out of Disney this week, Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys dropped a new song together, squirrel tables, the Zorro reboot, and more!FOOTNOTES: Coronavirus relief talks stall as liability issue foils negotiators FBI issues subpoena for Texas AG records after whistleblower allegations: report Chadwick Boseman Can't Be Replaced and Won't Be in Black Panther 2—Plus, Other Highlights From Disney's Huge Investor Event Holy 2000, Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys released a new song together Everyone Gather Round the Squirrel Table. (Chipmunks Too!) NBC developing modern-day, gender-swapped Zorro reboot WATCH: Jonah Yano - Delicate (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


