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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Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 10min
What We Got Wrong About Mass Protests 12.12.23
The podcast discusses various topics including the spirit of 1968, the possibilities of Raider Nation aiding in proletarian victory, the fascism playbook, social media's role in the problem, the universal truth of ACAB, misleading names and collective consciousness, the dynamics of mass protests and revolutions, the involvement of Boogaloo boys at Black Lives Matter protests, the impact of technology in exposing police violence, and a song recommendation by Fred again and Baby Keem.
Dec 11, 2023 • 45min
The WeekTrend Update 12/11: Alex Jones, US Veto, Organized Shoplifting, Krispy Kreme, Golden Globes
Alex Jones returns to Twitter, US vetoes ceasefire in Gaza, 'organized shoplifting' debunked, Krispy Kreme invades France, Golden Globe nominations revealed.
Dec 10, 2023 • 1h 4min
Weekly Zeitgeist 302 (Best of 12/4/23-12/8/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 316 (12/4/23-12/8/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
Majoring In Advanced Home Alone Theory, Gork = Meme Brained Loser AI 12.07.23
Andrew Ti, co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, joins Jack and Miles to discuss Congress, Grok the anti-woke chatbot, and the intriguing 'Dead Kevin Theory' of Home Alone. They also cover the limitations of AI in language generation and share funny stories and tweets.
Dec 7, 2023 • 27min
Tim AllTrend Was Such A Bitch 12/7: Taylor Swift, Biden Student Debt, Chipotle Assault, Republican Debates, The Santa Clause
Topics discussed include Taylor Swift as a CIA psyop, Biden cancelling student loan debt, woman assaulting Chipotle employee, continuing Republican debates, Tim Allen being difficult on set of 'The Santa Clause'
Dec 7, 2023 • 1h
Taylor Swift > Organized Labor! Day One Dictator 12.07.23
Taylor Swift, Time Magazine's Person of the Year, discusses her controversial selection. Other topics include Trump's desire for power, the concept of celebrity presidents, and the odd choice of Serenity's Illumination as an interesting musical track.
Dec 6, 2023 • 25min
Stain ResisTrend Sheets 12/6: RFK Jr., Taco Bell SOS Kit, Hugh Grant, CosMc's, Gaza
RFK Jr. admits to a second ride on Epstein's jet. Hugh Grant shares his hatred for the filmmaking process. Taco Bell's SOS kit and stain resistant bed sheets are discussed. NBA games on Christmas and McDonald's rising prices are mentioned. Advertisements for online casinos, holiday entertainment, and smart headphones are featured.
Dec 6, 2023 • 48min
MJGMB #90: In-Season Tournament and the State of the Raptors with Esfandiar Baraheni
Miles and Jack were joined by SDPN NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni for today’s episode! The trio discussed just how incredible the inaugural In-Season Tournament has been, the state of the Toronto Raptors and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 10min
Fossil Fuels: The Cause of And Solution To All Of Earth’s Problems 12.06.23
Jody Avirgan, producer of The Puzzler, joins the hosts to discuss the hypocrisy at COP28, George Santos joining Cameo, the rising cost of renting, the controversies surrounding Bass Pro Shops, and Goldman Sachs' investment in a gun retailer.
Dec 5, 2023 • 22min
RockTrend Around The Xmas Tree(nd) 12/5: Brenda Lee, Kendall Roy Era, Most Hated Xmas Candies, GTA VI
In this edition of RockTrend Around The Xmas Tree(nd), Jack and Miles discuss Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" hitting no.1 on the pop charts - 65 years after release, the Kendall Roy era being upon us, the most hated Christmas candies in America, and the new GTA 6 trailer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
