

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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Oct 23, 2023 • 50min
The Weekend Update 10/23: Greta Thunberg, Israel, Gaza, Human-Sized Dog Beds, Cybertruck, Jim Jordan
In this edition of The Weekend Update, Jack and Miles discuss Greta Thunberg vs. Israel, human-sized dog beds, Elon Musk shooting up a Cybertruck, and Jim Jordan not being able to catch a break!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2023 • 59min
Weekly Zeitgeist 296 (Best of 10/16/23-10/20/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 309 (10/16/23-10/20/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
THE RAPTURE IS HERE! WTF Is Netflix House? 10.20.23
In episode 1568, Miles and guest co-host Matt Lieb are joined by comedian, Gabe Mollica, to discuss… Trump Dump - Lawyer Edition, Netflix Is Raising Prices... But Don’t Worry Because They’re Also… Building Stores?? TikTok Is Making “Rapture Anxiety” Worse and more! Netflix subscribers surge as company announces price hikes in some regions Brick-and-mortar Netflix stores are coming soon — yes, really Rapture anxiety is a thing Even Jesus wouldn’t buy ‘the rapture’ For some Christians, ‘rapture anxiety’ can take a lifetime to heal "Swing Rapture" Video "Bus Rapture" Video LISTEN: Nova by Burial x Four TetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2023 • 26min
Jim JorTrend, Takin' L's 10/19: Sarah Silverman, Reese's, SAG-AFTRA, Jim Jordan, Chip Chilla
In this edition of Jim JorTrend, Takin' L's, Miles and special guest co-host Matt Lieb discuss Sarah Silverman's Israel diatribe on Insta (and other Israel hot takes online), Reese's potentially illegal $25k promotion, SAG-AFTRA telling it's members not to dress up as characters from struck companies for Halloween, Jim Jordan STILL failing at life, and Australia not having a bar of the Bluey rip-off 'Chip Chilla'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
Fridge Magnet Class Warfare!!! Bad News For Cops 10.19.23
In episode 1567, Jack and Miles are joined by stand-up comedian behind the new sketch comedy album Funny Songs & Sketches, Joe Kwaczala, to discuss… BS Cop Science Is Starting To Be Debunked, New Orleans Inadvertently Made The Case For Defunding The Police, Fridge Manufacturers To The Public “F*CK YOUR G*DDAMN MAGNETS” and more! How Taser inserts itself into investigations involving its own weapons California bans 'excited delirium' term as a cause of death Why Are Shootings Plummeting in New Orleans? Editorial: New Orleans violent crime drop is welcome, but there's more to be done. Police didn't get defunded but many large departments are shrinking By recruiting at Baptist seminary, NOPD hopes to inch toward ambitious staffing goal Mayor Cantrell presents spending plan that includes a cut to NOPD budget Despite staffing shortages, Bridgeport police say violent crime has dropped since last year Half the Police Force Quit. Crime Dropped. Police shortages reported nationwide amid record-low morale and recruitment Homicides are trending down, and we don't know all the reasons why. But do we need to? Fridge Manufacturers To The Public “F*CK YOUR G*DDAMN MAGNETS” Disney movie ‘Prom Pact’ freaks out audiences with ‘horrendous’ AI extras LISTEN: Mama Yo Mama Yo by PigeonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 39min
MJGMB #83: Dubs, Suns and Wemby Tales with Dragonfly Jones
The guys were pleased to be joined by fellow podcaster Tyler Puryear AKA Dragonfly Jonez on the latest episode. The trio had a great rime discussing expectations for Kuminga and the Dubs, the high scoring trio in Phoenix and more marveling over Wembanyama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 23min
The UnforgiveTrend Pt. 3 10/18: Halloween, Trumpdictment, Joe Biden, Israel, Gaza, Jim Jordan
In this edition of UnforgiveTrend Pt. 3, Jack and Miles discuss the most popular Halloween costumes, a Trumpdictement update, Biden's visit to Israel and an update on the ethnic cleansing of Gaza by the Israeli government, and Jim Jordan failing… at life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 13min
Media: “Sry 4 Islamophobia”, Ben Shapiro Disney Hero? 10.18.23
In episode 1566, Jack and Miles are joined by TV writer, performer, and creator of Gone Native, Joey Clift, to discuss… Oh, We’re Going LOWER Than Snake Nipples? Biden Finally Takes Action: Arrests Jewish Protesters Calling For A Ceasefire, BBC Issues Half-Assed Correction For Islamophobic Coverage, Bentkey: A Bizarro Disney+ For Right Wingers and more! Oh, We’re Going LOWER Than Snake Nipples? Biden Finally Takes Action: Arrests Jewish Protesters Calling For A Ceasefire Wallace Shawn Calls for End of “Massacring” in Israel-Gaza Conflict at D.C. Rally: “I Don’t Really Believe in Revenge” 'Cease-Fire Now!': Dozens Arrested at Jewish-Led White House Protest Against Israeli War on Gaza BBC Issues Half-Assed Correction For Islamophobic Coverage BBC Apologises For Characterising Pro-Palestine Protestors As Hamas Supporters Bentkey: A Bizarro Disney+ Exclusive: Daily Wire launches kids entertainment app called Bentkey Is new kids’ show Chip Chilla a ‘blatant Bluey knock-off’ for conservatives? Daily Wire Is Making a Rival ‘Snow White’ Movie, Trolling Disney WATCH: Gone Native by Joey Clift @ GoneNative.tv LISTEN: Home by KokorokoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 19min
The Royal Trendenbaums 10/17: Taco Bell, Pepper X, Ethnic Cleansing, Meta, Kevin Spacey
In this edition of The Royal Trendenbaums, Jack and Miles discuss QSR's report on the fastest drive-thru wait times, the new Pepper X Hot Sauce, the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza by the Israeli government, Meta creating a new wave of glassholes, and Kevin Spacey's performance at Oxford!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Bear Episode 10.17.23
In episode 1565, Jack and Miles are joined by wildlife ecologist and conservationist, host of Going Wild, and co-host of Wild Kingdom, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, to discuss… All The Bear Questions and more! LISTEN: Iniesta Flow by namesblissSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


