The Daily Zeitgeist Weekly Zeitgeist 413 (Best of 1/5/26-1/9/26)
Jan 11, 2026
In a lively round-up, humor and fandom collide as the hosts riff on skateboarding lore. They dive into the chaos of reality TV sleuthing and debate whether 'House of Gucci' is a guilty pleasure or a masterpiece gone wrong. Political chaos is critiqued with a look at Venezuela’s regime and the fallout from a Nobel Prize snub. Health watch on Trump reveals secrets about his aspirin use while RFK Jr. leaves listeners baffled with his odd bear story. The discussion wraps up with a critique of modern reboots and fantasy expectations.
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Shrimp Cocktail Culinary Overreach
- Miles Gray recounted obsessively cooking shrimp cocktail with exact temps and homemade sauces.
- He concluded the dish was tasty but probably not worth the massive effort.
Clean Humidifiers Regularly
- Clean humidifiers frequently to prevent mold and bacterial growth.
- Miles Gray says humidifiers need regular cleaning because they quickly become bacterial havens.
Chaos Over Strategy In Venezuela Ops
- The Trump administration's Venezuela plan was chaotic and personality-driven rather than strategic.
- Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray argue decisions stemmed from ego and confusion, not a coherent policy.
