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Oct 22, 2019 • 1h 10min

Messy Mitt, KILL THE WEAK 10.22.19

In episode 499, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Tiff Stevenson to discuss Chick-fil-A being kicked out of the UK, the Trump Administrations reactions to the words 'quid pro quo,' impeachment polls, Mitt Romney's burner Twitter account, the weekend box office, the Martin Scorsese versus Marvel thing still happening, and more!FOOTNOTES: Days after opening its first U.K. restaurant, Chick-fil-A announces the location will close Check out the LONG pause from SecState Mike Pompeo after George Stephanopoulos calls him out for stiffly refusing to discuss Mick Mulvaney's devastating admission of a quid pro quo this week. Mick Mulvaney publicly confirmed Trump used aid to Ukraine as leverage to get the Ukrainian govt to do political favors for him -- but he now claims he was misinterpreted because he never literally said the words "quid pro quo" "You said what you said!" - absolutely BRUTAL grilling of Mulvaney by Chris Wallace on quid pro quo. Watching Jordan bumble his way through a response about Mick Mulvaney’s press conference is my favorite clip of the night What Our Poll Shows About Impeachment Views in 6 Swing States This Sure Looks Like Mitt Romney’s Secret Twitter Account (Update: It Is) 'Zombieland 2' raises the stakes with Terminator zombies, Obama's 'Beast' limo and Elvis Zombieland: Double Tap Proves the Zombie Craze Will Never Die Martin Scorsese Compares Marvel Movies to Theme Parks: ‘That’s Not Cinema’ Martin Scorsese Clarifies Controversial Comments About Marvel Movies Francis Ford Coppola’s Slam on Marvel Films Fuels Debate Sparked by Martin Scorsese WATCH: back to basics - headie one feat skepta (hudmo refix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 21, 2019 • 1h 16min

Illuminati Scamz, Ohh BERNIE Sanders… 10.21.19

In episode 498, Jack and Miles are joined by Worst Year Ever and Some More News co-host Katy Stoll to discuss the new Clueless reboot, who is ignoring Bernie and who is endorsing him for president, Rudy Giuliani's mess of a Twitter, Trump's new illuminati team, the millennial urban lifestyle, Barney The Dinosaur being rebooted, a Mattel Barbie film, and more!FOOTNOTES: ‘Clueless’ Drama Series Reboot With Mystery Twist From CBS TV Studios Sparks Network Interest Bernie Blindness: a subreddit for noting the way press narratives ignore or smear Bernie Sanders Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter Feed Is a Boomer Conspiracy-Theory Sh*tshow Trump Appoints Illuminati Mind Power Warrior Magic Expert To Education Board The Millennial Urban Lifestyle Is About to Get More Expensive 'Barney' Movie in the Works From Mattel, Daniel Kaluuya The Guy Who Played Barney the Dinosaur Now Runs a Tantric Sex Business How the Barbie Role Went From Amy Schumer to Margot Robbie Margot Robbie's Barbie Movie Just Got A Whole Lot Weirder Hot Wheels Movie in the Works at Warner Bros., Mattel Magic 8 Ball Movie in Development at Blumhouse, Mattel View-Master Movie In the Works at MGM and Mattel Films (Exclusive) WATCH: Police Academy - 'Blue Oyster' Bar Music (Jean-Marc Dompierre "El Bimbo" ) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 20, 2019 • 49min

Weekly Zeitgeist 97 (Best of 10/14/19-10/18/19)

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 104 (10/14/19-10/18/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 10min

Jedi Mind Trump, R.I.P. Elijah 10.18.19

In episode 497, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Brandie Posey to discuss Mick Mulvaney blowing the whistle on himself, Wall Street analysts making chess moves, Trumps "victory" in Syria and his letter to Erdogan, his meeting meltdown, Facebook pushing responsibility to the user, a memorial to Elijah Cummings, and more!FOOTNOTES: Mulvaney Confesses to Quid Pro Quo: "Get Over It" Would Trump quit? One Wall Street Firm Looks at the Potential and its Market Ramifications Trump on Syria Ceasefire: 'Great Day for Civilization' Turkey's Erdogan 'threw Trump's Syria Letter in the Bin' Karen Tumulty on Twitter: "Per Dem aide..." Yamiche Alcindor on Twitter: "This WH meeting..." Mark Zuckerberg: 'People Should Decide What's Credible, Not Tech Firms' Inside Mark Zuckerberg's Private Meetings with Conservative Pundits Jennifer Aniston Instagram in First Day Amasses 8.6M+ Followers LISTEN: Just Big Hills - Sick Of This Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 17, 2019 • 1h 15min

Billionaires Being Billionaires, The Worst Surprise Ever 10.17.19

In episode 497, Jack and Miles are joined by The Baddest Bitch In The Room Sophia Chang to discuss billionaires being shady, the Democratic debates, Trump meeting with Harry Dunn's parents, Facebook ruining internet content with their lies, radio stations not playing Tekashi 6ix9ine, and more!FOOTNOTES: Bill Gates Met With Jeffrey Epstein Many Times, Despite His Past LEBRON JAMES NEW COMMENTS ON CHINA CONTROVERSY: Can We Focus On American Problems? Who Won The Fourth Democratic Debate? Trump meeting was 'a stunt,' says bereaved parents' spokesman Inside Mark Zuckerberg's private meetings with conservative pundits Facebook punishes liberal news site after fact check by right-wing site My former employer CollegeHumor did this. In order to beat YouTube, Facebook faked incredible viewership numbers, so CH pivoted to FB. So did Funny or Die, many others. The result: A once-thriving online comedy industry was decimated. A $40m fine is laughable; shut Facebook down. TEKASHI 6IX9INE HOT 97 Shunning Music, UNLESS ... WATCH: ESG "You Make No Sense" BUY THE BADDEST BITCH IN THE ROOM HERE! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 16, 2019 • 1h 9min

Dolittle Do Late, Money Over Everything 10.16.19

In episode 496, Jack and Miles are joined Couples Therapy co-host Andy Beckerman to discuss Lebron James' comments about Houston Rockets GM and China, John Bolton firing off, foreign policies worst nightmares coming true, Taco Bell recalling bad meat, Airline food getting an upgrade, the new film Dolittle, Coca Cola Tic Tacs, and more!FOOTNOTES: LeBron James Calls Houston Rockets GM ‘Misinformed’ Over Tweet That Could Cost NBA Billions of Dollars—and Twitter Reacts Trump Suspects a Spiteful John Bolton Is Behind Some of the Ukraine Leaks John Bolton’s eruption shows that Trump’s defenses are collapsing Fiona Hill Is Here To F*ck Sh*t Up! And She's Bringing ... John Bolton? Taco Bell Recalls Beef in 21 States Umami-Driven Farm-to-Plane Food Has Arrived on Singapore Airlines WATCH: Dolittle Trailer #1 (2020) | Movieclips Trailers Trailer: ‘Dolittle’ Could Be The Next ‘John Carter,’ But Universal Will Be Fine If ‘Fast And Furious 9’ And ‘Minions 2’ Are Big Hits So someone that worked on the new Dr Dolittle movie is posting about it on reddit aaaaaaaaaaaaand..... An Encounter of Two Icons: Tic Tac® Meets Coca-Cola® WATCH: Vesce - Zender Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 15, 2019 • 1h 11min

Capitalism vs Socialism, MURDER MEMES! 10.15.19

In episode 495, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and Night Call podcast co-host Emily Yoshida to discuss Bernie Sanders coming for Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg considering running in 2020 election, the disturbing propaganda video of Trump killing his opponents, Gordon Sondland testifying, PG&E's power outages, police departments in Pennsylvania being concerned about THC-laced candy being handed out on Halloween, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Bernie Sanders Takes Aim at Wealth—and Warren2. Mike Bloomberg keeps talking to allies about running for president as Joe Biden struggles against Elizabeth Warren3. Imagine a Conference Full of Conspiracy Theorists. Sponsored by a Prison Company. At a Trump Resort.4. Trump’s envoy to testify that ‘no quid pro quo’ came from Trump5. Hello everyone who's mystified by all the blackout posts coming from California's #Powerpocalypse, here's an explainer thread6. Parents, are you sufficiently paranoid about THC-laced Halloween candy?7. Dolittle Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Is Not Your Mother’s Dr. Dolittle8. WATCH: potsu - im closing my eyes (feat. shiloh) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 14, 2019 • 1h 11min

Pence So Smooth, Best Cruise Ever 10.14.19

In episode 494, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss the LGBTQ town hall, more whistleblowers coming forward, William Barr meeting with Rupert Murdoch, Senate possibly removing Trump in the end anyway, Lindsay Graham being prank called by Russia, passengers on a Norwegian cruise revolting, why US cities are banning drive-throughs, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. The LGBTQ Town Hall went great for Biden, uh2. 4 winners and 3 losers from the presidential town hall on LGBTQ issues3. More Potential Whistleblowers Are Contacting Congress4. Here's Mike Pence repeatedly dodging @VaughnHillyard's question about whether he was aware his administration was holding up aide to Ukraine as leverage to get the Ukrainian government to investigate the Bidens (via @TheBeatWithAri)5. Trump Lashes Out at Fox News Poll as Barr Meets With Murdoch6. The Senate is likelier to remove Trump after impeachment than you think7. Lindsey Graham dishes on Trump in hoax calls with Russians8. Trump Urged Top Aide to Help Giuliani Client Facing DOJ Charges9. Passengers on Norwegian Cruise Line Stage Revolt Over 'Ridiculous' Conditions, Canceled Stops10. Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Drive-Throughs11. WATCH: Maribou State - 'Feel Good (feat. Khruangbin)' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 13, 2019 • 42min

Weekly Zeitgeist 96 (Best of 10/7/19-10/11/19)

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 103 (10/7/19-10/11/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 11, 2019 • 1h 12min

Harry Potter Therapy, Fox vs OAN 10.11.19

In episode 493, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and artist Anna Salinas to discuss the Ellen apology growing legs, Trump impeachment supporters growing, Rudy Giuliani's goons being arrested, the killing of Joshua Brown, Tekashi 6ix9ine getting a large record deal, a new character on Sesame Street, the ultimate Harry Potter convention, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. I know it's only been a day, but remember this amazing video that was done by @rafaelshimunov? The one Ellen kept having removed?2. Trump supporters outnumbered at anti-impeachment event3. Trump’s Lawyer Raised Prospect of Pardons for Flynn and Manafort4. Police Name Three Suspects in the Killing of Joshua Brown5. Joshua Brown was thrust into a spotlight he didn't want at ex-cop's murder trial. He was killed 10 days later6. TEKASHI 6IX9INE SNITCHES GET MILLIONS ... Scores Massive Record Deal7. Sesame Street takes on opioids crisis as muppet's mother battles addiction8. LeakyCon9. WATCH: Antonio Williams // Kerry McCoy - Changes Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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