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Apr 12, 2019 • 1h 4min

Old Pope, Old Takes; No, YOU’RE The Losers 4.12.19

In episode 369, Miles special guest host Laci Mosley are joined by comedian Caitlin Gill to discuss Pope Benedict blaming the LGBTQ community for Catholicism’s problems, Julian Assange being charged by the US, the GOP putting AOC and Ilhan Omar in danger, the new Governor of Florida actually caring about the environment, Lori Loughlin not wanting to go to jail, the 45 club, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Ex-Pope Benedict contradicts Pope Francis in unusual intervention on sexual abuse2. Julian Assange Charged by U.S. With Conspiracy to Hack a Government Computer3. GOP, Fox Just Concerned Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Ilhan Omar Are Terrorists, Is All4. The New Governor of Florida Is Not the Environmental Disaster Everyone Thought He’d Be5. Aunt Becky Really, Really, Really, ReallyDoesn't Want to Go to Jail 6. Inside the (semi-)secret society for young Trump staffers7. WATCH: Accordion by Abstract Orchestra Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 11, 2019 • 1h 1min

Black Hole, Fun? Game Of Thrones Already Won 4.11.19

In episode 368, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Punch Up The Jam's co-host Miel Bredouw to discuss the first photograph of a black hole, yogurt sales going down, Bernie's medicare for all bill, the anti-abortion movie dropping, Trump using Batman music without permission, how the Game of Thrones final season is set for one billion viewers, a Game of Thrones album, the price of Avengers: End Game tickets, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. The first picture of a black hole opens a new era of astrophysics2. Yogurt Sales Sour as Options Proliferate3. Sanders unveils new Medicare for all bill with backing from other 2020 Dems4. Bernie Sanders’ new Medicare for All bill goes even further than before5. WATCH: Unplanned Official Trailer - In Theaters March 296. How a faith-based movie studio is seizing the moment in Trump's America7. Unplanned review – anti-abortion propaganda is a gory mess8. Trump Campaign Video That Used ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Score Removed After Warner Bros. Takes Legal Action9. An Interview With the Guy Who Made That Wild Trump 2020 Trailer10. Final season of GoT set for over one billion viewers11. A 'GAME OF THRONES' INSPIRED ALBUM IS COMING FROM ARTISTS LIKE SZA, LIL PEEP, MAREN MORRIS AND MORE12. Someone Just Spent $15,000 on 'Avengers: Endgame' Tickets13. Those Avengers: Endgame Tickets Selling For $15,000 On eBay Are Total Bullshit14. WATCH: Keita Juma - Calm. Chi (Produced by Keita Juma) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 10, 2019 • 1h 9min

Prison Becky, Trampoline Parks UNSAFE? 4.10.19

In episode 367, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Lydia Popovich to discuss trampoline parks being unsafe, thank you emails after an job interview, Candace Owens claiming white nationalism isn't a thing, Ilhan Omar being called anti-semitic again for pointing out that Stephen Miller is a white nationalist, William Barr releasing the Mueller report soon with redactions, the resurgence of Subway, Lori Loughlin being indicted on more charges, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Dem senator calls for increased scrutiny of 'trampoline parks'2. I've been hiring people for 10 years, and I still swear by a simple rule: If someone doesn't send a thank-you email, don't hire them.3. Candace Owens Is Racist White America’s Black Friend and She Just Told Congress That White Nationalism Isn’t a Thing4. Rep. Ilhan Omar called Stephen Miller a ‘white nationalist.’ GOP critics accused her of anti-Semitism.5. Republican Jewish Coalition Leadership Meeting6. William Barr Says Mueller Report Will Be Public ‘Within a Week’7. Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is officially the biggest song in the country8. Subway's Menu Gears Up for an ‘Innovation Renaissance’9. Felicity Huffman's guilty plea a "very bad sign" for Lori Loughlin, legal expert says10. LORI LOUGHLIN AND HUBBY JUST INDICTED FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MONEY LAUNDERING11. WATCH: Oscar Jerome - Chromatic Descendants  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 9, 2019 • 59min

L8R Reichstag Barbie, No WAY We’re Bad At Kissing 4.9.19

In episode 366, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Sofiya Alexandra to discuss how to banish telemarketers from calling you, Modern Monetary Theory, Trump picking Herman Cain to run the Federal Reserve, Kirstjen Nielsen resigning as Homeland Security Secretary, how the Dunning Kruger Effect is selective, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Banish telemarketers from your phone2. Modern Monetary Theory Finds an Embrace in an Unexpected Place: Wall Street3. MMT – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly4. Herman Cain drops out of presidential race5. Why We Need the Fed6. Trump Says Herman Cain, Ex-Pizza Executive, Is in ‘Good Shape’ for Fed Seat7. Dimon: U.S. student loan debt is ‘now starting to affect the economy’8. Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns as Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary9. Trump is removing US Secret Service director10. ‘It’s way too many’: As vacancies pile up in Trump administration, senators grow concerned11. Not so above average after all: When people believe they are worse than average and its implications for theories of bias in social comparison12. Pessimistic Bias in Comparative Evaluations: A Case of Perceived Vulnerability to the Effects of Negative Life Events13. WATCH: Infinite Bisous - Sole Mate Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 8, 2019 • 58min

New Old Town Road, IRS BFFs 4.8.19

In episode 365, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh to discuss the 25th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death, Game of Thrones branding everywhere, presidential taxes, Joe Biden's weak apology, the Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus Old Town Road remix, Lori Loughlin's daughter hating her, Beyonce walking out on Reebok because of lack of diversity, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Kurt Cobain: What to Read and Watch, 25 Years After the Nirvana Leader’s Death2. WATCH: Game of Thrones Main Title by MTN DEW– Extended Cut3. Trump Asked That Confirmation of I.R.S. Counsel Be a Priority4. Let’s Talk Presidential Taxes5. Biden apologizes for making anyone uncomfortable, says it wasn't his intention6. WATCH: Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) [Remix]7. Olivia Jade Feels Parents Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Have ‘Ruined Everything’ for Her Amid College Scandal8. Beyonce walked out of deal with Reebok over pitch team's lack of diversity: report9. WATCH: Best motivational speech EVER! *Never give up!!!* Eric Thomas Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 7, 2019 • 46min

Weekly Zeitgeist 69 (Best of 4/1/19-4/5/19)

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 76 (4/1/19-4/5/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 5, 2019 • 1h 11min

Second String Spies? Mueller's Mad Men 4.5.19

In episode 364, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Johnny Pemberton to discuss how Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman possibly going to jail, Fox New's diner segment on the Green New Deal, Vic Berger's super cut of Joe Biden touching people, the Mueller Report being more damaging than William Barr revealed it to be, a top Marine General letting his internal emails leak, Chinese spies targeting Mar-A-Lago, the Justice Department backing Netflix in Oscars feud, Billy Ray Cyrus jumping on the Lil Nas X train, Kranch, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Lori Loughlin And Felicity Huffman Will Reportedly Face Prison Time Even If They Accept A Plea Deal2. Don’t Lock Up Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman3. Fox's Todd Piro seems genuinely confused by a diner guest supporting higher taxes to fund the Green New Deal and fight climate change.4. WATCH: Joe Biden promises to be less HANDSY5. Some on Mueller’s Team Say Report Was More Damaging Than Barr Revealed6. Limited information Barr has shared about Russia investigation frustrated some on Mueller’s team7. Some on Mueller team say evidence against Trump stronger than Barr disclosed8. Marine general let memos leak to demonstrate border deployment hurt readiness: report9. Feds are investigating possible Chinese spying at Mar-a-Lago and Cindy Yang, sources say10. Justice Department Backs Netflix in Oscars Feud — But Is There Really an Antitrust Issue?11. Lil Nas X made a remix to "Old Town Road" with Billy Ray Cyrus, so your move, Billboard 12. Heinz Is Launching “Kranch” Sauce, A Combination Of Ketchup and Ranch13. Johnny Pemberton - Recorded For Quality Assurance14. Live To Tape with Johnny Pemberton15. WATCH: Hussle and Motivate - Nipsey Hussle (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 4, 2019 • 1h 8min

Is Trump Bruce Wayne? Mero vs Tucker Carlson 4.4.19

In episode 363, Jack and Miles are joined by activist, poet, artist, and #GoodMuslimBadMuslim co-host Taz Ahmed to discuss Game of Throne Oreos, the White House not wanting the Mueller Report released to the public, Nipsey Hussle's murderer being caught, DHS disbanding the Domestic Terror Intelligence Unit, Trump overturning denied security clearances, Kid Mero versus Tucker Carlson, the new Joker movie, Biden releasing a video about his current situation, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Last Call: Game Of Thrones Oreos have arrived 2. White House No Longer Enthusiastic About Releasing Mueller Report3. Nipsey Hussle murder suspect arrested; Lauren London breaks silence4. Russell Westbrook’s Historic Tribute to Nipsey Hussle5. Homeland Security Disbands Domestic Terror Intelligence Unit6. White House whistleblower says 25 security clearance denials were reversed during Trump administration7. The Kid Mero, speaking for us all, calls Tucker Carlson a "worm in a bowtie and a 3rd grade haircut"8. Watch the first trailer for Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker movie9. Alec Baldwin's near miss as Batman's Trump-like dad is stranger than fiction10. Donald Trump thought Christian Bale was Bruce Wayne when they met11. 'I am Batman,' Trump tells boy on helicopter ride12. Biden, in Video, Says He Will Be ‘More Mindful’ of Personal Space13. WATCH: Sampa The Great - Flowers (feat. REMI) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 3, 2019 • 1h 8min

Chem Sex? You're Too Close, Joe 4.3.19

In episode 362, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Bechdel Cast co-host, and frequent podcast host Jamie Loftus to discuss a "chemsex" study, more coming out about Joe Biden invading people's personal space, how authoritarians are bad at politics, Trump's approval rating not going up after the Mueller report, counties with more trees being healthier places to live, QAnon getting crazier, a new true crime podcast television show, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. These Are the Drugs People Like to Mix With Sex, According to a New Study2. Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart on ‘Close-Talking’ Joe Biden: ‘I’ve Had the Same Interaction’ (Video)3. In Turkey, Brazil, Hungary, and Slovakia, authoritarian populists are suffering setbacks4. Trump Got No Bump From Mueller. He Should Worry.5. Politics Podcast: What Will Biden Do?6. Counties with more trees and shrubs spend less on Medicare, study finds7. QAnon supporters flock to Trump’s rally in Michigan8. QAnoners Say Their QAnon Merch Is Being Banned By Secret Service at Trump Rallies9. Why Won’t the Media Ask Trump About QAnon?10. 'QAnon' conspiracy theory makes appearance at pro-Brexit rally11. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Pastry Chef Is a QAnon Believer12. The murder of an alleged gangster on Staten Island loops in an unexpected figure: QAnon13. Awkwafina & Ike Barinholtz To Produce & Star In ‘Crime After Crime’ Comedy At STX14. WATCH: Avalon - Deadbeat Boy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 2, 2019 • 1h 1min

Skrillex vs Mosquitoes, Bezos vs Saudi Arabia 4.2.19

In episode 361, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Jena Friedman to discuss April fool's jokes from different brand, Trump doubling down on his threat to close the border, allegations against Joe Biden, how Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezo's phone, Skrillex protecting us from mosquitos, PewDiePie's youtube rivalry, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. It’s April Fools’ Day. Here’s 2019′s updating, depressing, and comprehensive list of pranks and hoaxes.2. Trump White House presses threat to close U.S.-Mexico border this week3. Democrats fume as Trump cuts Central American aid4. Joe Biden Scrambles to Stem Crisis After Lucy Flores’s Allegation5. Bezos Investigation Finds the Saudis Obtained His Private Data6. Dubstep artist Skrillex could protect against mosquito bites7. PewDiePie concedes defeat to YouTube rival T-Series8. WATCH: Paul White - Returning Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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