

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 16, 2019 • 13min
Mac ToZeit 12/16: Whoopi v Megan, Watchmen, Kumail Nanjiani, Pewdiepie, West Point
On this episode of Mac ToZeit Jack and Miles discuss Whoopi Goldberg and Megan McCain on the View, fans clamoring for Watchmen season 2, Kumail got buff, Pewdiepie taking a break, and some bad hand gestures at the Army v Navy game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 7min
Sen. Kevin McCallister, Ranch Filled Stocking 12.16.19
In episode 536, Jack and Miles are joined by Bechdel Cast co-host Caitlin Durante to discuss Cam'ron not believing in dinosaurs, Mitch McConnell claiming he will let Trump's lawyers dictate the impeachment trial, social media and television leading to depression and anxiety in teens, Pepsi Cafe, fast food holiday promotions, the Game of Thrones creators finding their new project, the Home Alone reboot, and more!FOOTNOTES: Our fourth annual #12DaysOfPodcasts starts tonight: Killa Cam stops by for a wide ranging, dynamic, hilarious, personal and pre-historic conversation. McConnell indicates he’ll let Trump’s lawyers dictate Trump’s impeachment trial Social media and television use — but not video games — predict depression and anxiety in teens Pepsi Will Help Americans Tackle That Afternoon Slump with New Pepsi Café Nothing Says Christmas Like … a KFC Fried-Chicken Fire? DUNKIN' DONUTS LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE ON ONLINE POP-UP SHOP Taco Bell's Scented 'Crunchwrapping Paper' Sold Out Immediately MCDONALD’S IS SELLING MERCHANDISE MADE FOR ITS BIGGEST FANS, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Popeyes serving up ugly Christmas chicken sandwich sweater. How fast will it sell out? From KFC-scented firelogs to Taco Bell wrapping paper, why are this year's food-related holiday promotions so bonkers? The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Showrunners Have Found Their Next Project After Bailing On A ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy ‘Home Alone’ Reboot Taps ‘Jojo Rabbit’s’ Archie Yates, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney (EXCLUSIVE) New ‘Home Alone’ Reboot Details: What We Know About the New Mischievous Main Character America's Favourite Child Soldier: 'Home Alone,' 25 Years Later WATCH: KAYTRANADA - Puff Lah (Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2019 • 40min
Weekly Zeitgeist 105 (Best of 12/9/19-12/13/19)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 112 (12/9/19-12/13/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2019 • 14min
Zeit Court 12/13: Friday the 13th, Danny Aiello, Urechis Unicinctus, Home Alone 3
On this episode of Zeit Court Jack and Miles discuss today being Friday the 13th (spooky!), the passing of Danny Aiello, the 'Penis Fish' washing up on California shores, and which Home Alone is best? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2019 • 1h 7min
100% THAT Corny, Dolly Defeats KKK? 12.13.19
In episode 535, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Laci Mosley to discuss Pete Buttigieg meeting Lizzo, Trump attacking Greta Thunberg, the removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from Tennessee's capitol, Bloomberg thinking he can take California, the 'conversation squad,' Harvey Weinstein using a walker, Disney making an Aladdin spin-off, and more!FOOTNOTES: WATCH: Pete Buttigieg meets Lizzo, says he’s "100% that nominee" After Greta Thunberg Wins 'Time' Honor, Trump Suggests She 'Chill' And Watch A Movie It's time to move the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from Tennessee's Capitol, GOP leader says Bloomberg faces scrutiny over stop-and-frisk on first California visit as 2020 hopeful WATCH: The Conservative Squad on Fox & Friends Harvey Weinstein, 67, arrives at court with a walker after complaining about back injury as judge increases his bail to $5MILLION and warns him not to let his health get in the way of January trial Mena Massoud: After ‘Aladdin’ Made $1 Billion, I Still Couldn’t Get an Audition Will Smith Gives Advice To ‘Aladdin’ Co-Star Mena Massoud Who Can’t Snag Any Auditions 'Aladdin' Spinoff Featuring Prince Anders in the Works at Disney+ (Exclusive) WATCH: 10 -Misled Children Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2019 • 13min
Workin' on our Zeit Moves 12/12: UK Elections, 22nd Amendment, Monica Ruiz, Clinton Portis
On this edition of Workin' on our Zeit Jack and Miles discuss the results of the UK Election, Trump bringing up the 22nd Amendment, Monica Ruiz about being on the Peloton ad, and Clinton Portis and others scamming the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2019 • 1h 9min
Elon Musk And Afghanistan War: Worse Than You Thought 12.12.19
In episode 534, Jack and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by Hella In Your Thirties co-host Muriel Montgomery to discuss Time's 2019 person of the year, the Afghanistan papers, elections polls and Bernie blindness, the creep who keeps running against Maxine Waters, Elon Musk trying to destroy and kill a whistleblower, film critic's top ten lists of 2019, some great holiday films to look forward to, how canceled musicians streaming numbers do, and more!FOOTNOTES: Greta Thunberg, 16, is named Time's 2019 Person of the Year becoming the youngest ever recipient of the title THE AFGHANISTAN PAPERS A secret history of the war AT WAR WITH THE TRUTH My own realization that we were over our heads in Afghanistan came when I interviewed farmers who pretended to set up Taliban camps that the US would then bomb. The farmers would collect the remnants of millions of dollars worth of bombs and sell them for $100 as scrap metal. Who’s Leading The Democratic Primary In The First Four States? That Creep Who Keeps Running Against Maxine Waters Arrested For Stalking :/ When Elon Musk Tried to Destroy a Tesla Whistleblower The previously restricted $TSLA Tripp police report has been released. It's stunning. BEST OF 2019: FILM CRITIC TOP TEN LISTS BEST OF 2019: MUSIC CRITIC TOP TEN LISTS A BEAUTY & THE BEAST CHRISTMAS BEST CHRISTMAS BALL EVER! These Musicians Were 'Canceled,' But People Kept Listening WATCH: Turbulence - Notorious Official Music Video Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2019 • 17min
All Zeit All Zeit All Zeit 12/11: John Wick 4, The Last Jedi, #youtubeisoverparty, Tommy Calloway, Blue Alert, JJ Culver
On this episode of All Zeit Jack, Anna, and DJ Danl discuss John Wick 4 coming out the same day as Matrix 4, the cast of 'Rise of Skywalker' are hating on 'The Last Jedi', YouTube is being "overrun" by celebrities and companies, Tommy Calloway slapped a reporter's butt, a 'Blue Alert' is something you can get in case a Cop is attacked, and JJ Culver scored 100 points for his NAIA team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 2019 • 1h 12min
Password Hygiene, Loner Throner 12.11.19
In episode 533, Jack and Miles are joined by Hella In Your Thirties co-host and comedian Nick Casalini to discuss Kit Harrington's reaction to his Golden Globe nomination, the two articles impeachment against Trump from the Democrats, Democrats announcing a new USMCA trade agreement, Democrats demanding Stephen Miller be fired, health and human services being a mess, the 35th anniversary of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, password hygiene, Taco Bell developing it's own fake meat, and more!FOOTNOTES: 'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Reacts to Golden Globe Nom: "I'm the Loner Throner" House Democrats Announce Two Articles of Impeachment Against Trump Democrats announce new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement with White House Senate Democrats demand Trump fire Stephen Miller Scoop: Top Trump officials' feud prompts sex discrimination probe Exclusive: Key Trump health official spends millions on GOP-connected consultants Medicare chief asked taxpayers to cover stolen jewelry ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’ 35th Anniversary Tour with Paul Reubens Kicks Off in February 2020 It’s not just you. Everyone is bad at password management, study reveals Taco Bell has developed a meat substitute that looks and tastes like ground beef WATCH: Sports - Shiggy (feat. KeithCharles) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2019 • 12min
Zeits Out 12/10: Jersey City, Thanos, Google Maps, Ajax, Slam Magazine
On this episode of Zeits Out Jack and Miles discuss the shooting in Jersey City and the large police response, the Thanos meme the Trump organization created, using Google Maps in Incognito Mode, Ajax out of Champions League, and Slam Magazine releasing the "Best Hair in the NBA" list. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


