

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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Apr 23, 2020 • 11min
The Geist is Right 4/23: ICP, Elizabeth Warren, Elijah Wood, NFL Draft
On this edition of The Geist is Right Jack and Miles discuss the Insane Clown Posse have cancelled this year's Gathering, Elizabeth Warren has lost her oldest brother to COVID-19, Elijah Wood showed up to a random stranger's island in Animal Crossing to sell turnips, and the NFL Draft is happening and how much Jack and Miles care is very little! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2020 • 1h 8min
Make Netflix Free?, Dr. Oz NOT Smart? 4.23.20
In episode 615, Jack, Miles, and Jamie are joined by comedian Guy Montgomery from New Zealand to discuss all the misinformation being spread about coronavirus, the 'miracle' drug Hydroxychloroquine, seniors getting grumpy with Trump, Netflix subscriptions going up due to the pandemic, and more!FOOTNOTES: Chinese Agents Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.S., Officials Say U.S. Adversaries Are Accelerating, Coordinating Coronavirus Disinformation, Report Says Why Bill Gates is the focus of the latest coronavirus conspiracy theories Trump and Fox News Are Suddenly Silent on Their “Miracle” Drug Hydroxychloroquine On Fox & Friends, Dr. Oz suggests that hydroxychloroquine isn't more widely embraced because people hate Trump: "If it had never been brought up at a White House briefing, this medication, would people still feel the same way about it?" Dr. Oz, on Fox & Friends, says the VA study on hydroxychloroquine shows that "we don't know" if it works and "we are better off waiting for the randomized trials Dr. Fauci has been asking for." 'It's Fine If You Die' Miiiight Not Be Best Trump Campaign Slogan Netflix Adds 15 Million Subscribers Amid Coronavirus, ‘Tiger King’ Boom; Warns of Downturn in Future Free Netflix: Petition asks streamers to stop charging due to coronavirus WATCH: Elkin & Nelson - Jibaro Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2020 • 15min
Trend Asunder 4/22: Earth Day, Honey Boo Boo, Las Vegas, Kim Jong Un
On this edition of Trend Asunder Jack and Miles discuss Earth Day and how others are celebrating indoors, Honey Boo Boo may have been pregnant at 14 but it was fake, Las Vegas is potentially opening prematurely - offered up by the Mayor as a control group for spread, Kim Jong Un has gone into surgery and potentially succeeded by his sister, Kim Yo Jong. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 7min
Immigration Explanation, COVID Commercials 4.22.20
In episode 614, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Shannon Coffey to discuss Trump blaming immigrants for coronavirus, the Smithfield pork plant outbreak, the problem with grocery stores, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas wanting to re-open the state, continued racism and problems at Lululemon, coronavirus era advertisements, a dangerous knife sculpture, and more!FOOTNOTES: Trump vows to ‘suspend immigration’ to US because of virus Smithfield Foods Is Blaming “Living Circumstances In Certain Cultures” For One Of America’s Largest COVID-19 Clusters Coronavirus at Smithfield pork plant: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak Experts say it may be time for grocery stores to ban customers from coming inside because of Covid-19 Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doubles down on argument that people should be put at risk for death in exchange for a strong economy amid COVID-19: "There are more important things than living." LULULEMON APOLOGIZES AND FIRES EMPLOYEE Over 'Bat Fried Rice' Shirt 8 Outrageous Remarks By Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Pre-coronavirus TV commercials make us cringe; new ads reflect a time of threat HERSHEY PULLS ADS WITH HUGS AND HANDSHAKES AMID CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS KFC ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ ad falls victim to coronavirus concern along with Coors’ ‘Beer of Working Remotely’ WATCH: Every Covid-19 Commercial is Exactly the Same If every COVID-19 commercial feels the same, it’s because they totally are Knife sculptor doing aerobics falls on nearby knife sculpture WATCH: Marva Whitney - Unwind Yourself Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2020 • 12min
The San Francisco Nightly Zeiters 4/21: Bill Clinton, Val Kilmer, Taco Tuesday, UCB
On this edition of the San Francisco Nightly Zeiters Jack and Miles discuss the latest meme of Bill Clinton holding album covers, Val Kilmer has a new book out, it's Tuesday - therefore Tacos, and UCB has announced it is closing its NYC operation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 1min
San Angeles 2032, Immunity Pass! 4.21.20
In episode 613, Jack, Miles, and Jamie are joined by High & Mighty host and comedian Jon Gabrus to discuss open beaches in Florida, the future of America with coronavirus, The Last Dance doc-series, Demolition Man predicting our future, and more!FOOTNOTES: ‘Very, Very Scary’: Officials Dumbfounded as Florida Beaches Reopen, 3 Days After Death Spike The Coronavirus In America: The Year Ahead MJ played 4d chess Biggest Takeaways from Night 1 of Chicago Bulls Documentary 'The Last Dance' Demolition Man's Writer Wasn't Trying to Be Prescient, He Just Wanted to Make a Funny Movie WATCH: put me in coach WATCH: Christine and the Queens - I Disappear In Your Arms Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2020 • 14min
Hold On to the Zeit 4/20: 420, Oil Prices, Shake Shack, Protest Lockdown
On this edition of Hold On to the Zeit Jack and Miles discuss the 4/20 holiday, Oil prices are plummeting, Shake Shack is returning the money they received from PPP, and people are protesting the lockdown across the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Definitive Goofy Movie Rewatch, Tiger King Overrated? 4.20.20
In episode 612, Jack, Miles, Jamie and Anna are joined by Yo Is This Racist's Andrew Ti for the inaugural TDZ Movie Club to discuss The Goofy Movie!FOOTNOTES: Mrs. Goof Gawrsh! Goofy’s entire family may be dead A Goofy Movie star reflects on film 25 years later: ‘Unlike any other project I’ve worked on’ DuckTales Quietly Confirms A Goofy Movie Is Canon I Interned for Pauly Shore (and It Really Sucked) Things You Didn't Know About 'A Goofy Movie' WATCH: Mariposa De Coalcomán - Y La Bamba Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2020 • 57min
Weekly Zeitgeist 121 (Best of 4/13/20-4/17/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 129 (4/13/20-4/17/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2020 • 12min
Definitely Don't Zeit It 4/17: Comic Con, Fiona Apple, Laura Ingraham, Reopen America
On this double edition of Zeit the Hand That Feeds (again) Jack and Anna discuss Comic Con cancelling, Fiona Apple released a new album today, Laura Ingraham had a collection of doctor's on her show to try and confirm her bias, and some parts of the country are prematurely opening back up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


