

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 21, 2020 • 7min
Hey Big Trender 2/20: Kurt Cobain, Hanau, Fortnite, Arsenal
On this edition of Hey Big Trender Miles and DJ Danl discuss Kurt Cobain's birthday (he would have been 53), a right-wing terrorist attack in Hanau, Germany, Fortnite Season 2 has begun, and Arsenal squeezes out a late game victory against Olympiacos. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2020 • 1h 13min
University of Jake Paul, Target’s Shipt Show 2.20.20
In episode 573, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Black Men Can't Jump podcast co-host, and Astronomy Club member Jerah Milligan to discuss Mike Bloomberg's transphobia, the possible resignation of William Barr, how Susan Collins is going in the polls, how the impeachment trial affected Trump's approval ratings, Kickstarter unionizing, Shipt, BoneLESS wings, and more!FOOTNOTES: Human Rights Campaign says Bloomberg should apologize for comments about transgender people Barr Privately Says He May Resign Over Trump’s Tweets About Roger Stone Case Colby College poll shows Collins, Gideon tied in hypothetical match-up Impeachment Didn’t Change Minds — It Eroded Trust YouTuber Jake Paul Launches Entrepreneur How-To Platform, Financial Freedom Movement Kickstarter employees vote to unionize Shipt: How this 32-year-old high school dropout built a business that sold to Target for $550 million 'Every Single Person Is Losing Money': Shipt Is the Latest Gig Platform to Screw Its Workers Starting the decade with a splash: Say hi to the new Shipt. Target's Delivery App Workers Describe a Culture of Retaliation and Fear Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Change Name to Boneless Thugs-N-Harmony (for Buffalo Wild Wings) WATCH: Sam Wilkes - Tonight Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2020 • 12min
Call it, Trendo 2/19: Pop Smoke, Julian Assange, Supreme, #CancelHouston
On this edition of Call it, Trendo Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Pop Smoke, Julian Assange offered a pardon to help the Russia coverup, Supreme is branding Oreos, and #CancelHouston is trending due to the Astros. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 2min
Biden Slidin’, Too Many Tens 2.19.20
In episode 572, Jack and Miles are joined by Couples Therapy podcast's Andy Beckerman to discuss All Star Weekend, a check in with the polls, Subway's new deal, Boy Scouts of America filing for bankruptcy, and more!FOOTNOTES: NBA All-Star Weekend Winners and Losers: New All-Star Game format shines; Aaron Gordon robbed again Sanders opens 12-point lead nationally: poll Subway’s latest deal great for customers, potentially disastrous for franchise owners Boy Scouts of America Files for Bankruptcy After Surge in Sex Abuse Lawsuits WATCH: Drugdealer - Suddenly Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2020 • 13min
Boogie Zeits 2/18: Rod Blagojevich, Rosario Dawson, Pier One, Kaitlin Bennett
On this edition of Boogie Zeits Jack and Miles discuss Rod Blagojevich getting his sentence commuted, Rosario Dawson releases statement on perceived coming out via Instagram, Pier One has filed for bankruptcy, and Kaitlin Bennett, Kent State gun girl and alleged pants pooper, visited Ohio State and was not welcome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2020 • 1h 6min
Crystal Pepsi Engagement Ring, Trump vs. Short Kings 2.18.20
In episode 571, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, journalist, and correspondent for Redacted Tonight Natalie McGill to discuss James Carville criticizing Bernie Sanders, the DNC needing a shake up, Trump attacking Michael Bloomberg's height, the coronavirus, the Crystal Pepsi engagement ring, the first look at Robert Pattinson as Batman, the movie The Hunt, and more!FOOTNOTES: James Carville hits back at Bernie Sanders after criticism: 'At least I'm not a communist' Senior black Democrats urge party chairman to take responsibility for Iowa Short People Are Pissed at Trump for His Bloomberg Height Attacks Whistleblower Li Wenliang: There Should Be More Than One Voice In A Healthy Society They Documented the Coronavirus Crisis in Wuhan. Then They Vanished. PEPSI: PEPSI ENGAGEMENT RING BY VAYNERMEDIA ‘The Batman’ Camera Test Reveals First Glimpse of Robert Pattinson in Batsuit Controversial film The Hunt is daring you to own the libs — or the right wing — by seeing it Why ‘The Hunt’ Is Finally Being Released… with a Very Different Marketing Campaign I saw 'The Hunt,' which had its release pulled over the summer. It's deranged and extremely violent but is not about liberals hunting 'deplorables.' WATCH: FloFilz - Blue Orchard Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2020 • 39min
Weekly Zeitgeist 112 (Best of 2/10/20-2/14/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 120 (2/10/20-2/14/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2020 • 11min
Darlin’ You Trend Me 2/14: Heart Shaped Pizza, Stranger Things, Banksy, Fantasy Island
On this Valentine’s Day edition of Darlin’ You Trend Me Jack and Miles discuss heart shaped pizzas, the first Stranger Things (4) trailer, Banksy has a new piece in Bristol, and a fresh trailer for Fantasy Island. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 13min
Bloomberg Meme God, Cocaine: The Book 2.14.20
In episode 570, Jack and Miles are joined by AfroPunk host Bridget Todd to discuss Michael Bloomberg paying Instagram influencers to support him, Michael Bloomberg's past problematic behavior, Hope Hicks returning to the White House, Corey Lewandowski endorsing a Pablo Escobar phone on Cameo, and more!FOOTNOTES: Huge Instagram Meme Accounts Are Shilling For Michael Bloomberg Mike Bloomberg Is Paying Fuck Jerry Now What 2020 Presidential contender said the following?- "I'd fuck that in a second," - "I’d do that piece of meat…” - “If women wanted to be appreciated for their brains they’d go to the library instead of to Bloomingdale’s” - Called women: “fat broads” & “horse-faced lesbian.” 'I'd Do Her': A Brief History of Michael Bloomberg's Public Sexism Hope Hicks to return to White House Corey Lewandowski Endorses a Pablo Escobar Phone That Probably Isn’t Real WATCH: BluntOne - New Dawn Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2020 • 7min
Trendinent Domain 2/13: Jeff Bezos, Sonic the Hedgehog, Galentine's Day
On this episode of Trendinent Domain Jack and Miles discuss Jeff Bezos new super expensive home, Sonic reviews are out and looking positive, and Galentine’s Day is upon us! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


