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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 12min

RFK Chainsaws CDC, The Wizard of... Nah 08.29.25

In episode 1923, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… R.I.P. CDC, Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton Remaking The Wizard Of Oz Isn’t Going Over Well With Anyone and more! ‘Total implosion’: How Trump firing of CDC chief Monarez sparked an exodus Monarez would not cross ‘red lines’ before she was fired, confidant says Tough to swallow: The Trump administration’s approach to food safety gets even worse Contemporary ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Series ‘Dorothy’ In Works At Prime Video From Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton & Creator Gina Matthews Gwen Stefani Praised a Tucker Carlson Interview and Now People Think She's MAGA LISTEN: In Your Arms by Shift K3YSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 32min

AlTrend & The Chipmunks 8/28: U.S. Open, Casper Ruud, Will Smith, Minneapolis Annunciation Catholic School, OrgyDome @ Burning Man, Mr. Beast, Rolling Stone

In this edition of AlTrend & The Chipmunks, Jack and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss, the U.S. Open, Casper Ruud getting offended by the N.Y. Zaa, Will Smith and AI… back together again, the Minneapolis Annunciation Catholic School shooting, blowing the roof off the OrgyDome @ Burning Man, Mr. Beast being mad that he's only the 7th most influential content creator and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 59min

Dumb Quixote, Taylor Swift Engaged To Kansas City 08.28.25

In episode 1922, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian and host of Never Seen It, Kyle Ayers, to discuss… Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Getting Married, When It Comes To Wind Power... Trump Isn’t As Stupid As He Acts and more! Trump names Democratic-led city will be the next to be targeted in crime crackdown Trump predicts 'bad awakening' for UK as he launches bizarre conspiracy theory RFK Jr. slammed for claiming windmills kill whales after he is accused of chopping one's head off RFK JR: Wind is the most expensive energy. They have killed 160 whales in the last two years. Trump falsely claims wind turbines lead to whale deaths by making them ‘batty’ Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim that wind turbines kill whales Donald Trump sends wind farm complaint to Alex Salmond How Trump's loathing for wind turbines started with a Scottish court battle Trump Organisation wind farm advert 'misleading' The story of Donald Trump’s feud with his one true nemesis: Windmills Canceled wind project puts thousands of jobs at risk Trump Slams the Brakes on US Wind and Solar Growth Trump’s crusade against wind power is throwing an industry into turmoil States vow to fight Trump official’s stop-work order on offshore wind farm Big oil spent $445m in last election cycle to influence Trump and Congress, report says Candidate Trump Promised Oil Executives a Windfall. Now, They’re Getting It. Unmasking Dark Money: How Fossil Fuel Interests Can Undermine Clean Energy Progress The Oil and Gas Industry Is Behind Offshore Wind Misinformation The impact of climate change on whales Update on Greece: Oil exploration linked to stranding of protected whales off Corfu Marine Life: The Casualties of Offshore Drilling Catch Pallavi at the monthly Facial Recognition Comedy show! LISTEN: Beneath the Mask by LynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 26min

It's Nice To Have A Trend 8/27: Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce, The Nat'l Guard, Washington D.C., Democrats

In this edition of It's Nice To Have A Trend, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss the engagement announcement of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, an update on Trump's health, The Nat'l Guard picking up trash in D.C. (because there is nothing else to do), an update on the embarrassingly ineffectual Dems and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 1min

Mamdani = Republican Horror Film? AI Cat Attack 08.27.25

In episode 1921, Jack and guest co-host Mort Burke are joined by co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… Mamdani Attacks Now Include References To Squid Game And Jurassic Park, Viral AI Kitten Videos Being Spammed to Social Media (And Having Success) and more! Anti-Mamdani Candidates Will Try Anything at This Point Zohran Mamdani hosts NYC scavenger hunt, rewards winner with a cup of chai The People’s Republic of Hollywood: One reason Mamdani appeals to young people: The movies glorify socialism. The unstoppable rise of Chubby: Why TikTok's AI-generated cat could be the future of the internet The internet’s favorite animal gets a disturbing AI makeover Inside the World of TikTok Spammers and the AI Tools That Enable Them Get Your Tickets for The Bechdel Cast Midwest Tour 2025! LISTEN: Gold Ghost by BOSCOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 19min

The Trendsons 8/26: Snoop Dogg, Washington D.C., Chat GPT, Trump vs. Flag Burning, Pomeranian vs. Bear, Amazon Prime Movies, Israel/Gaza

In this edition of The Trendsons, Jack and special guest co-host Mort Burke discuss Snoop Dogg's biggest fear, an update on the Big Takeover in Washington D.C., Chat GPT always getting the last word, Trump vs. Flag Burners, Pomeranian vs. Bear, Amazon in trouble for "selling" movies that you don't get to own, Israel's latest war crimes and much more! WATCH: "Feisty" 6-pound Pomeranian chases black bear out of BC homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 12min

Movies That Built The Zeigeist With Griffin and Ben from Blank Check 08.26.25

In episode 1920, Jack and guest co-host Mort Burke are joined by the producer and host of Blank Check, Ben Hosley & Griffin Newman, to discuss… Movies As Cultural Unconscious Factories / Movies That Exist Vs. Don’t, War In Films: Vietnam vs. War On Terror, Where Did All The Sex In Movies Go? And more! LISTEN: Yasashi - Slowed by CXSPERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 40min

Kpop DemTrend Hunter 8/25: Intel, Trump, Dean Cain, ICE, RFK Jr., Kilmar Garcia, 'Kpop Demon Hunter'

In this edition of Kpop DemTrend Hunter, Jack and special guest co-host Mort Burke discuss... their respective weekends, the U.S. taking 10% of Intel, pathetic cop-gobbler Dean Cain's ICE obstacle course performance, RFK Jr. trying to get rid of the COVID vaccine?, newly released Kilmar Garcia getting re-arrested and re-deported, 'Kpop Demon Hunter' taking the box office and much more! WATCH: Washed-up actor Dean Cain, 59, debasing himself for cloutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 1min

Weekly Zeitgeist 395 (8/18/25-8/22/25)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 402 (8/18/25-8/22/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 58min

A Culture Of (Tiny) Bribes, Cracker Barrel Logo Hell 08.22.25

In episode 1919, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, Andrew Ti, to discuss… Eric Adams Campaign Advisers LOVE Bribes, In Better News the Anti Mamdani Movement Is Fizzling, Cracker Barrel’s Logo Sparks Right Wing Freak Out For Some Reason and more! Eric Adams Campaign Advisers LOVE Bribes The Anti-Mamdani Movement Is Fizzling Cracker Barrel stock tanks after unveiling a controversial logo change Cracker Barrel Logo Change Sparks Fury Cracker Barrel outrages conservatives with new logo: ‘This is your Bud Light moment’ Cracker Barrel Updates Menu, Decor. Some Miss Its Country Charm. ‘Destroying itself,’ fume Cracker Barrel customers upset at sight of ‘modern day’ look crying ‘change it back’ What Is The Story Behind Cracker Barrel's Logo? Cracker Barrel Boycotts Danny Evins, Restaurant Founder and Focus of Controversy, Dies at 76 'Breathtaking' Document Reveals Pepsi's Logo is Pinnacle of Entire Universe LISTEN: talk to me by DANNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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