The Daily Zeitgeist Oops... All Overrated / Underrated! 1.16.26
Jan 19, 2026
In a playful special segment for MLK Jr. Day, the hosts dive into the world of overrated and underrated topics. They rave about the resurgence of advice columns and the excitement around new cereals like Demogorgon Crunch. The critique of Squid Game raises questions on audience engagement, while a guest champions Vaseline over fancy lip products. Lost romantic gestures and the joy of buying landscaping rocks also spark laughter. Finally, they discuss how billion-dollar blockbusters may overshadow storytelling.
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Lighthearted Overrated/Underrated Format
- The episode is a light, recurring segment focusing on overrated/underrated topics and search-history reveals.
- Hosts use casual banter to surface cultural tastes rather than hard news commentary.
Zelda Movie Fandom And First Impressions
- Miles Gray shares excitement about the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action movie and his Zelda fandom.
- He notes early visuals look like Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings with sweeping New Zealand-like landscapes.
Advice Columns As Thought Models
- Mike (guest) argues advice columns remain relevant and are resurging via podcasts.
- He values their role in modeling thought processes rather than just giving prescriptive answers.