

The Daily Zeitgeist
iHeartPodcasts
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 14min
Haunted Boner, Old Man Down? 2.7.20
In episode 565, Jack and Miles are joined by The Greatest podcast co-host CJ Toledano to discuss Coach Dave wanting to sue the NFL over the halftime show, surprises from the Iowa caucus, Trump's acquittal, the Pepsi universe, Oscar campaigning, and more!FOOTNOTES: Dave Daubenmire Is Looking to Sue the NFL for Putting His Eternal Salvation at Risk Via the Super Bowl Halftime Show DNC chair calls for Iowa to recanvass caucus vote, says 'enough is enough' Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment You are more than likely familiar with Pepsi's batshit insane identity redesign document from 2008 — but did you know that the man responsible, Peter Arnell, also near single-handedly took out the Tropicana brand less than a year later with a redesign so bad it cost them $33MM? ‘Joker’ ad compares Todd Phillips to Gandhi 5 LAUGHABLE QUOTES FROM 'VARIETY'S STUDIO-SPONSORED 'JOKER' ARTICLE Netflix Spent Big on Oscar-Worthy Films. That May Not Be Enough. ‘Netflix Queue’ WATCH: bsd.u - late night Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2020 • 14min
Avengers Trendgame 2/6: The Rolling Stones, NBA, Snoop Dogg, Even Flow
On this edition of Avengers Trendgame Jack and Miles discuss The Rolling Stones going back on tour, the NBA is in a trade frenzy, Snoop adds his 2 cents to the discussion of sexual assault, booster seat manufacturer Even Flow is making whack products. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 8min
RIP, IG Shoppers 2.6.20
In episode 564, Jack and Miles are joined by Go Fact Yourself podcasts J. Keith van Straaten to discuss the State of the Union, Instagram pulling in more revenue than Youtube, social detoxing, Chris Rock's Saw reboot, top Valentine candies by state, and more!FOOTNOTES: Fact-checking the 2020 State of the Union Trump’s State of the Union suggests he’s worried about Bernie Sanders Trump Goes On Twitter Tear Over Pelosi Ripping Up His Speech Instagram Brings In More Than a Quarter of Facebook Sales Social Detoxing and Solitude: Alone, Lonely, or Aloneliness? Chris Rock's 'Saw' Reboot Offers Up First Twisted Trailer Most Popular Valentine's Candy by State [Interactive Map] WATCH: Shark Tank - Out For A Rip Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2020 • 11min
Don't Trend on Me 2/5: Meek Mill vs Nicki Minaj, Mayor Pete, Mitt Romney, Trayvon Martin, Robert Pattinson
On this edition of Don't Trend on Me Jack and Miles discuss the Meek x Nicki beef happening right now on Twitter, Pete "passing" Bernie on the popular vote, Mitt Romney becoming the first to advocate for impeachment within party lines, Trayvon Martin would have been 25 today, and Robert Pattinson, not Jack, named the sexiest man in the World. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2020 • 1h 17min
IOWAck AF, Dunkaroo Strategies 2.5.20
In episode 563, Jack and Miles are joined by The Greatest podcast co-host Megan Gailey to discuss the Iowa caucus, Trump supporters explanations for why he shouldn't be impeached, Wendy's breakfast, the return of Dunkaroos, 2020 movies that may influence the election, and more!FOOTNOTES: Abolish the Iowa Caucus Iowa Might Have Screwed Up The Whole Nomination Process Iowa caucuses: Attendee drops, breaks ‘concealed bottle of wine’ How unpopular is Donald Trump? Wendy's promises to end the era of stale fast-food breakfast on March 2 Dunkaroos are coming back—what else do you need to know? Spielberg’s Lincoln holds a mirror up to Barack Obama Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Movie Unveils A Cool First Look Meet the Cast of the James Comey Miniseries From CBS TV Studios Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton influenced 'The Purge: Election Year' Looks Like The Candyman Reboot Is Taking The Character To New Places Mulan 2020 Mike Pence: Disney's Mulan is 'mischievous liberal propaganda' WATCH: Westside Gunn X Conway - Fendi Seats Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2020 • 14min
It's All Zeit 2/4: Shannen Doherty, Chasten Buttigieg, Knicks, McMillions, Iowa Caucus
On this edition of It's All Zeit Jack and Miles discuss how Shannen Doherty announces her cancer has returned, Chasten Buttigieg claps back at the bigoted person who withdrew her vote for Pete, the Knicks fire their president, the new McDonald's documentary, and the Iowa Caucus is happening...sort of. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2020 • 1h 9min
Eyes On Iowa, Google Grampa 2.4.20
In episode 562, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Yelling About Pâté podcast co-host Karl Hess to discuss ghost kitchens, the Senate's conclusion to the impeachment trial, the Iowa caucuses, children's books being used as protest, an in-depth analysis of the Super Bowl, Budweiser's Super Bowl ad, and more!FOOTNOTES: Ghost kitchens open up in ghost malls to serve...ghost patrons? Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week How do the Iowa caucuses work? Saratoga Springs author releases new book Scholastic Under Fire for Children’s Book Portrayal of Trump New Book 'The Pumpkin And The Pantsuit' Explains The 2016 Election To Kids 21 Books Set In a Post-Trump World A colorful children's book tries to explain border walls Watch the Entire Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, Starring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez 2020 Super Bowl commercials: Rewatch the ads that ran during Super Bowl LIV on Sunday Trump and Bloomberg Super Bowl Ads Provoke Sharp Viewer Reactions WATCH: Budweiser | Typical American | 2020 Super Bowl Commercial Budweiser slammed for using Charlotte 2016 protest footage in Super Bowl beer commercial WATCH: Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial 2017 Born The Hard Way Budweiser uses a Super Bowl ad to tell an obscure immigrant story — its own A Boycott Budweiser movement begins over Super Bowl immigration ad WATCH: Denny Laflare - Number 7 Intro Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2020 • 11min
Zeider-Man 2/3: Rush Limbaugh, Madonna, Nick Lachey, Dumbledore
On this edition of Zeider-Man Jack and Miles discuss Rush Limbaugh announcing he has advanced Lung Cancer, Madonna is being sued by some fans, Nick Lachey opening up about former relationships, and Dumbledore being used in the Senate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2020 • 55min
Remember Favors? Vote MAGA Or Die! 2.3.20
In episode 561, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Steven Wilber to discuss the new 'Papadia' from Papa John's, Trump's Iowa rally, the gig-economy, Taylor Swift getting political in her music, Elon Musk's new EDM track, and more!FOOTNOTES: Papa John’s debuts Shaquille O’Neal-approved flatbread sandwich, ‘Papadia’ In Iowa, Trump threatens his fans that their farms will “go to hell” if he isn’t re-elected. “You’re going to make so much money” — This is the language of a mob boss, not a president TRUMP: "They want to kill our cows. That means you're next." The Help Taylor Swift’s New Song ‘Only the Young’ Encourages Fans to Get Political Elon Musk just dropped an EDM track on SoundCloud Don't Doubt ur Vibe - Emo G Records WATCH: KAYTRANADA - The Worst In Me (Audio) ft. Tinashe Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2020 • 47min
Weekly Zeitgeist 110 (Best of 1/27/20-1/31/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 118 (1/27/20-1/31/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


