

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 5, 2020 • 53min
Weekly Zeitgeist 119 (Best of 3/30/20-4/3/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 127 (3/30/20-4/3/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2020 • 10min
Don't I Got Zeits? 4/3: PPP, Bill Withers, HBO, Frank Ocean
On this edition of Don't I Got Zeits Jack and Miles discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and how it may help you, the legendary Bill Withers has passed away, HBO is making 9 of their shows free, and Frank Ocean just released two tracks! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2020 • 1h 2min
Brad Pitt IS ... Joe Exotic? Americans Stay Snitching 4.3.20
In episode 601, Jack, Miles, and Jamie are joined by Pallavi Gunalan to discuss updates on the coronavirus spread, how snitching has gone up, all Los Angeles residents being ordered to wear a mask, alcohol making a come back, Joe Exotic speaking out about his own casting, the Paycheck Protection Plan, and more!FOOTNOTES: Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count America is the first country in the world with more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths in a day as fears grow that Detroit will be next epicenter after Michigan deaths double in three days Residents snitch on businesses, neighbors amid shutdowns Los Angeles mayor says all residents should wear masks It’s Time to Make Your Own Face Mask Millennials Killed Alcohol But the Pandemic Brought It Back Joe Exotic wants Brad Pitt or ‘Joe Dirt’ to play him in ‘Tiger King’ biopic Tiger King director says Joe Exotic is ‘categorically’ a racist WATCH: Spade Chats With Kelci Saffery from Netflix’s “Tiger King” - Lights Out Lo-Fi Chats (Mar 27, 2020) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) WATCH: barnes blvd. - now, i see Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2020 • 11min
Don't Tell Me No Zeits 4/2: Toilet Paper, Quavo, Jared Kushner, Animal Crossing
On this edition of Don't Tell Me No Zeits Jack and Jamie discuss the Medium article about hoarding toilet paper, it's Quavo's birthday, Jared Kushner joined the National Address on COVID-19 to do show and tell, and Animal Crossing is trending more than "sex" on Google. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2020 • 1h 14min
Dirty Sinks, Cigarettes To The Rescue! 4.2.20
In episode 600, Jack, Miles, and Jamie are joined by Night Call podcast's Molly Lambert to discuss Pinterest questions, how pandemics shape human history, who is being left behind in this pandemic, Big Tobacco trying to save our lungs, Netflix numbers being released, Wayne Brady's quarantine situation, fun quarantine activities, and more!FOOTNOTES: “I’m gonna make you my favorite Cosmopolitan and you probably have all the ingredients right in your house. So you need a big pitcher ‘cause I like to make a lot of Cosmos. You never know who’s gonna stop by. Wait a minute... no one’s stopping by.” - Ina Garten, 9:30AM PINTEREST Quarantine Questions ... HOW DO I CLEAN MY BATHROOM SINK?!? Pandemics and the Shape of Human History Left Behind Celebrity Culture Is Burning British American Tobacco working on plant-based coronavirus vaccine Could tobacco cure coronavirus? Don’t laugh. Big Tobacco Is Donating Ventilators for Coronavirus. Seriously. Smoking or Vaping May Increase the Risk of a Severe Coronavirus Infection People Are Watching An Incredible Amount Of ‘The Office’ On Netflix While Self-Isolating One Celebrity Is Bravely Quarantined With His Ex & Her New Boyfriend WATCH: The Budos Band "Up From The South" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 2020 • 11min
Florence Zeitingale 4/1: Florida, Zantac, Zoom, Tekashi69
On this edition of Florence Zeitingale Jack and Miles discuss Florida finally enacting a Stay at Home order, the FDA has ordered that Zantac be pulled from shelves, the rise of Zoom has lead to a rise in scrutiny of some of Zoom's actual policies and practices, and Tekashi69 wants to get out of prison early. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 2020 • 1h 9min
CUOMO’S NIPPLES, Quar Induced Divorce? 4.1.20
In episode 599, Jack, Miles, and Jamie are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss the Cuomo brothers, Caroline Calloway's long-waited response, divorce rates spiking, weather forecasts, the Mafia in Italy raising hell during the lockdown, Tiger King leading to the re-opening of the Don Lewis disappearance case, and more!FOOTNOTES: CNN Anchor Chris Cuomo Diagnosed With Coronavirus Pierced or Not? The Mystery Over New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Nipples Caroline Calloway's Long-Awaited 'Natalie Response' Essay Is Here China’s Divorce Spike Is a Warning to Rest of Locked-Down World Drop in aircraft observations could have impact on weather forecasts The Mafia’s Using the Italy Lockdown to Raise Hell and Recruit Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ Sparks Flurry Of Tips In Florida Cold Case WATCH: Wild Nothing - Foyer Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2020 • 10min
Zeity Morphing Power Rangers 3/31: Nickelodeon, Lindsay Lohan, Bacon, Taco Bell
On this edition of Zeity Morphing Power Rangers Jack and Miles discuss Nickelodeon showing the NFL, Lindsay Lohan is "back", people are NOT buying bacon, and Taco Bell is offering a free Doritos Locos Tacos today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 12min
Corona Poets, RIP Pants 3.31.20
In episode 598, Miles and Jamie are joined by comedian Matt Lieb to discuss celebrity coronavirus songs, how none of this is Trump's fault, needing to keep an eye on prisoners and the disabled, the pants industry failing, fashion companies creating protective gear for hospital workers, Canada taking their social services seriously, updates from Tiger King, and more!FOOTNOTES: Jon Bon Jovi Crowdsources Lyrics for New Song About Coronavirus Pandemic (Video) #DoWhatYouCan - These are uneasy times we’re dealing with, but we’re all in this together. I wrote the first verse and the chorus. Write me a verse. Let’s tell your story.... #DoWhatYouCan -JBJ 'Sing across rooftops': Bono writes coronavirus song dedicated to Italy Bono Enlists Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Yoshiki for ‘Sing for Life’ Jeremy Renner Just Dropped a New EP, and He’s Hoping It’s The Medicine You Need Nothing That Happens Is the President's Fault. It's Hoarding Hospitals, or Ungrateful Governors, or Obama. People With Intellectual Disabilities May Be Denied Lifesaving Care Under These Plans as Coronavirus Spreads Vulnerable prisoners 'exploited' to make coronavirus masks and hand gel Texas turns to prison labor to help cover face mask shortages Activists Are Not Happy With New York’s Plan to Use Prison Labor to Make Hand Sanitizer Inmates are manufacturing hand sanitizer to help fight coronavirus. But will they be allowed to use it? Cuomo's Prison Workers Say They're Not Actually Making Hand Sanitizer As population works from home, Walmart reports increased sales for tops but not pants Business on top, pajamas underneath: Walmart is selling work shirts, but not so many pants FANATICS 1 MILLION MASKS, GOWNS FROM JERSEYS ... For Coronavirus Heroes Fashion industry answers the call for masks and personal protective equipment to fight Covid-19 Canada to Pay 75 Percent of Wages for Entertainment Producers Hit by Pandemic Yep, That's Doc Antle Wrangling a Tiger During Britney Spears's Iconic 2001 VMA Performance SHAQ FIRES BACK AT 'TIGER KING' CRITICS ... Joe Exotic Is NOT My Friend To anyone currently bingeing #tigerking on Netflix: I spent four years working on a podcast and a long magazine story about Joe and Carole. I spent a week living at the zoo. I’ve spoken with almost everyone you’re seeing in the doc, and I attended the trial. Ask me anything! WATCH: Paranoid Android (Radiohead Cover) - Brad Mehldau Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2020 • 8min
Zeitger King 3/30: Sophie Brussaux, John Krasinsky, 30 days, Instacart
On this edition of the Zeitger King Miles and Matt Lieb discuss Drake sharing pictures of his son, Adonis, and partner Sophie Brussaux, John Krasinsky made a video with Steve Carrell, the quarantine will last (at least) 30 more days, and Instacart workers are striking due to working conditions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


