

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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Nov 29, 2018 • 1h 7min
Bolton Not Fluent In Empathy, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Victim 11.29.18
In episode 283, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and performer Katy Stoll to discuss the darkness of the classic Christmas movie "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer," more of Paul Manafort's shady behavior, John Bolton's excuse for not listening to the Jamal Khashoggi murder tapes, Fuller House season four, antics Robin Hood bombing at the box office, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. WATCH: Rudolph, Please2. WATCH: Adults to Rudolph: Stay Away from Our Children3. Viewers Noticed Some Very Disturbing Details In ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’4. Manafort’s Lawyer Said to Brief Trump Attorneys on What He Told Mueller5. If Manafort is counting on a pardon, he shouldn’t6. National Security Advisor John Bolton says he hasn't listened to the tape of Jamal Khashoggi's killing because it's in Arabic7. Fuller House Made It to a Fourth Season, How 8. ‘Robin Hood': The Biggest Blockbuster Bomb of 20189. WATCH: Robin Hood Teaser Trailer #1 (2018) | Movieclips Trailers10. Review: Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx headline a radicalized 'Robin Hood'11. History buffs roast costumes in new Robin Hood film12. I replaced the Amazon can you feel it commercial music with the theme from Winter Soldier13. Daily Zeitgeist Merch on Tee Public (Discount code for 25% off: Zeitgang)14. WATCH: 왜 Why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2018 • 1h 4min
Exorcisms Are Up! Netflix For Birthers 11.28.18
In episode 282, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Jono Zalay to discuss Fox New's new Netflix: Fox Nation, evil percolating in the zeitgeist, Trump bragging that he blow's Ronald Reagan away, Scott Pruitt working with 'Fox and Friends' to control the narrative when it came to his appearances, Beto O'Rourke buzz, more shady news out of Russia, Paul Manafort lying to Robert Mueller, a gender reveal party gone wrong, a woman breaking marathon records on Taco Bell, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Pre-industrial workers had a shorter workweek than today's2. Why a medieval peasant got more vacation time than you3. Netflix for Conservatives? Fox News Introduces Fox Nation, a Streaming App4. The real resonances, and warnings, of Weimar Germany5. EXPERTISE AND SENSATIONAL REPORTAGE IN WEIMAR BERLIN6. American Exorcism7. Trump brags, ‘I blow Ronald Reagan away’8. ‘Fox & Friends’ Fed Interview Script to Trump’s EPA Chief, Emails Show9. THE CASE FOR BETO O’ROURKE10. Russia-Ukraine Fight Over Narrow Sea Passage Risks Wider War11. Mueller: Manafort Has Lied To Investigators Since Plea Deal12. Manafort held secret talks with Assange in Ecuadorian embassy, sources say13. Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to starting Arizona wildfire14. This Woman Downed Taco Bell to Crush a 273-Mile Record15. Daily Zeitgeist Merch on Tee Public (Discount code for 25% off: Zeitgang)16. WATCH: Fishmans - ナイトクルージング Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 2018 • 1h 10min
Nacho Dad’s Pepper Spray, Mueller Report To Be LIT 11.27.18
In episode 281, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Alison Stevenson to discuss the weekend box office, Melania's White House Christmas decorations, the Mueller Report coming out soon, the US climate report, the situation with the immigrants seeking asylum at the Mexico/US border, Jerry Springer's new show, Google trends and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Ralph Breaks the Internet2. Creed II3. Melania Trump unveils the 2018 White House Christmas decorations4. Mueller report will be 'devastating' for the president: Frequent Trump defender5. Trump Administration’s Strategy on Climate: Try to Bury Its Own Scientific Report6. U.S. Climate Report Warns of Damaged Environment and Shrinking Economy7. San Ysidro border crossing closed for hours; U.S. officials fire tear gas at migrants8. US agents fire tear gas as some migrants try to breach fence9. Fox & Friends guest defends use of pepper spray on migrant caravan: "It's natural. You could actually put it on your nachos and eat it." 10. Trump’s Cheerleaders Praise the Border Patrol for Tear-Gassing Toddlers11. U.S. closes major crossing as caravan migrants mass at border in Mexico12. Mexico: Tijuana declares humanitarian crisis over migrant caravan13. Health impacts of chemical irritants used for crowd control: a systematic review of the injuries and deaths caused by tear gas and pepper spray14. Jerry Springer Will Return to TV Reborn As Judge Jerry15. Thicc Strip: A Body Positive Strip Show Tickets16. Daily Zeitgeist Merch on Tee Public17. Daily Zeitgeist at Chicago Podcast Festival Tickets18. WATCH: Letherette - Langsette (instrumental) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 2018 • 1h 3min
Amazon’s Top Products (To Fill The Hole In Your Soul) 11.26.18
In episode 280, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Caitlin Gill to discuss Amazon Best Sellers, the history of Black Friday, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Amazon Best Sellers2. How Did ‘Black Friday’ Get Its Name?3. What’s the Real History of Black Friday?4. Wal-Mart worker killed in Black Friday shopping stampede5. Europeans Are Flying Across the Atlantic to Participate in Black Friday6. The classist vilification of the Black Friday shopper7. Congress Establishes Thanksgiving8. What The Media Doesn’t Understand About Black Friday Shoppers9. WATCH: Metallic Taste - Show Me The Body Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2018 • 51min
Weekly Zeitgeist 51 (Best of 11/19/18-11/23/18)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 58 (11/19/18-11/23/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2018 • 44min
Left-Overs, Unders, Myths
What's overrated? What's underrated? What's your Google search? You have a myth?? Tell it like it is! Comedian Teresa Lee and super producer Anna Hossnieh join Jack and Miles to get down on some leftovers on this special Black Friday bonus episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2018 • 1h 6min
Lunchables: Ciggs For Kids, Pelosi Not Scared 11.21.18
In episode 279, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to discuss the weekly Google trends skim, a deeper look at the attack on diplomats in Cuba, Democrats gripe with Nancy Pelosi, the 30th anniversary of Lunchables, Thanksgiving plans, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Tech’s ‘FAANG’ stocks have lost more than $1 trillion and counting from highs amid tech rout2. Chiefs vs. Rams was an incredible (college) football game3. Tekashi 6ix9ine Faces 32 Years to Life in Prison on Racketeering, Firearm Charges4. The Mystery of the Havana Syndrome5. Pelosi’s bid for speaker imperiled as public opposition grows6. Happy 30th birthday to Lunchables, the lazy, still-popular lunch kit7. WATCH: NICKELUS F - I AIN'T CRIED YET Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2018 • 1h 7min
Colin Jost: Working Class Hero, How To Ruin McDonald’s Fries 11.20.18
In episode 278, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Nick Turner to discuss an Instagram mother shouting out her son his birthday, new Cheesy Bacon Fries at McDonalds, criticism Colin Jost is receiving for his comments about Amazon HQ coming to New York, plus a call with Jose Ortiz Jr., Executive Director of the NYC Employment and Training Coalition, to discuss the problems that comes along with Amazon entering the city, the White House Correspondent's Dinner deciding to no longer have comedians on, the conspiracy theory about the take down of Gary Hart, and more!FOOTNOTES: 1. Omg this Instagram mommy blogger is celebrating her sons bday by writing about how out of all her kids, he “statistically” performs the worse on her Instagram. And she’s worried one day it will ruin his self esteem2. McDonald’s teases with Cheesy Bacon Fries3. 'Saturday Night Live' Star Colin Jost Comes Under Heavy Criticism Over 'Weekend Update' Comments4. The New York Hustle of Amazon’s Second Headquarters5. AMAZON HQ2 WILL COST TAXPAYERS AT LEAST $4.6 BILLION, MORE THAN TWICE WHAT THE COMPANY CLAIMED, NEW STUDY SHOWS6. Michelle Wolf: WH Correspondents’ Association ‘Cowards’ For Ditching Comedy7. Was Gary Hart Set Up?8. WATCH: Little Dragon - Lover Chanting (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2018 • 1h 5min
Weekly Zeitgeist 50 (Best of 11/12/18-11/16/18)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 57 (11/12/18-11/16/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2018 • 1h 10min
Facebook Is Trash Part 6,997; XO Fake Tour Life 11.16.18
In episode 276, Jack and Miles are joined by Yo Is This Racist? podcast host Andrew Ti to discuss a fake band who booked a European tour, Michael Avenatti's questionable arrest, Melania's dismissed of Mira Ricardel from the White House, votes in Florida being disqualified over mismatched signatures, Facebook leaders blatant denial of Russia's influence on their site, the Sour Patch Kids cereal, Australia's existential crisis over onion placement on their sausages, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. L.A. Band Threatin Faked a Fanbase To Land a European Tour No One Attended2. Avenatti Arrest Draws in Stormy Daniels and Jacob Wohl3. Mira Ricardel, Aide Who Crossed Melania Trump, Is Removed From Her White House Role4. VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST IN FLORIDA5. In Florida Recount, Sloppy Signatures Placed Thousands of Ballots in Limbo6. Russian Influence Reached 126 Million Through Facebook Alone7. Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis8. Sour Patch Kids Cereal Is Real. Here's How to Get It9. The iconic Bunnings sausage sizzle is undergoing a change for safety reasons! 10. Australians Declare Existential Crisis Over Onion Placement11. WATCH: Mack Browne & The Brothers - Bumpy's Lament Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


