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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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Jul 20, 2023 • 24min
Mmm Trends, So Good, Yes Yes Yes 7/20: Pinkydoll, Boppenheimer Reviews, Christopher Nolan Conspiracy Theories, Google News AI
In this edition of Mmm Trends, So Good, Yes Yes Yes, Jack and super-producer Becca Ramos discuss the viral NPC trend on TikTok Live spearheaded by content creator Pinkydoll, the review embargo for Boppenheimer has been lifted and things are looking good for both films, the conspiracy theory that Christopher Nolan made Oppenheimer to cover up a dark family secret and Google is testing a product that uses artificial intelligence technology to produce news stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2023 • 54min
$upreme ¢ourt, Woke Disney Or Price Gouging? 07.20.23
In episode 1518, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, director, and host of Crimes of the Heart, Rory Uphold, to discuss… Justice Sotomayor ALSO Doin the Most Outside of School, The Real Reason Disney World Is “Empty” This Summer, TikTok Debate: Shorts vs Pants On a Plane and more! Justice Sotomayor ALSO Doin the Most Outside of School The Real Reason Disney World Is “Empty” This Summer Why Disney World is so empty this summer Disney World Hasn’t Felt This Empty in Years DeSantis blames Disney's 'woke' agenda for low park attendance Nolte: Disney World Suffers ‘Unfathomable’ Attendance Drop Attendance Increases As Disney World Loses Market Share to Universal Orlando Is Attendance Down at Disney Parks? Here’s What We Know Disney World increases ticket prices for second time in a year Disney World prices up 3,871% in 50 years — more than wages, rent and gas Disney World: Where dreams come true and wallets go empty Disney World And Disneyland Are Trying To Price People Out. Will It Work? Hundreds of Food & Beverage Price Increases at Disney World (Fall 2022) Disney Nearly Doubles Price of Select Merchandise It's Not Just You--Everyone Is Paying More at Disney LISTEN: Taurus by CarrtoonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2023 • 47min
MJGMB #70: Life After Marcus with Josh Gondelman
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by comedian, writer and EP Josh Gondelman for an absolutely hilarious episode. The trio discussed the state of the Celtics and life after Marcus Smart for Josh as a Celtics die-hard before transitioning to the latest news from around the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2023 • 17min
Now I Become Trends, Barbie of Worlds 7/19: Boppenheimer, Jason Aldean, Netflix, Swedish Fish, Lazy Girl Jobs
In this edition of Now I Become Trends, Barbie of Worlds, Jack and Miles discuss the early reviews for Boppenheimer, Charlie Kirk making wild false equivalences about Affirmative Action, country singer Jason Aldean’s new music video getting pulled from CMT due to pro-lynching references, Netflix trying to push for an ad-supported model amid the current labor strikes, the true flavor of Swedish Fish has been revealed and TikTokers are warning people not to participate in Lazy Girl Job trend online so they don’t get fired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 16min
Simulation Or Late Stage Capitalism? Western = Colonial 07.19.23
In episode 1517, Jack and Miles are joined by Professor of Alaska Native Languages at University of Alaska Southeast and host of The Tongue Unbroken, X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell, to discuss… Pre-Indictment Freak Outs? TikTok Is Convinced That We’re All Living In The Matrix, A Brief Indigenous Review of the Avatar (blue people) Cinematic Universe and more! Pre-Indictment Freak Outs? TikTok Is Convinced That We’re All Living In The Matrix Person freezes mid-stride in TikTok video. Is simulation theory real? Eerie viral TikTok of plane hovering in sky sparks theories of 'glitch in the Matrix' KIDS ON TIKTOK ARE CONVINCED WE'RE LIVING IN A SIMULATION #GlitchTok Viral TikTok Videos Are The Best Way To Creep Yourself Out Top Oxford Philosopher Nick Bostrom Admits Writing ‘Disgusting’ N-Word Mass Email Prominent AI Philosopher and ‘Father’ of Longtermism Sent Very Racist Email to a 90s Philosophy Listserv Physicists Confirm That We're Not Living In a Computer Simulation Tech billionaires are asking scientists for help breaking humans out of the computer simulation they think they might be trapped in A Brief Indigenous Review of the Avatar (blue people) Cinematic Universe LISTEN: Expert Slopes by Estee NackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2023 • 23min
2 ThousTrend 7/18: Nathan Fielder, Harlan Crow, Tree Trimming, Kim Kardashian, Jesse Watters, Boppenheimer Box Office Predictions
In this edition of 2 ThousTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Nathan Fielder & the Safdie Brothers’ new show The Curse, ProPublica published a story revealing that Harlan Crow cut his taxes via yacht trips with Clarence Thomas, Universal suspiciously trimmed several trees near their studio that provided shade for striking writers and actors amid the current heat wave in Los Angeles, Kim Kardashian is launching a new super-caffeinated energy drink, Jesse Watters’ new show debuted on Fox News and Boppenheimer (Barbie + Oppenheimer) is predicted to have a $260M combined opening weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2023 • 59min
Human Artists > A.I. With Adam Conover 07.18.23
In episode 1516, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, executive producer, and TV host, Adam Conover, to discuss… Union/WGA Strike, Why This Could Be a Huge Moment for Labor, How Unions Help Consumers, The AI Question and more! Check Out Adam Conover's Tour Dates Here: www.AdamConover.net/tourdates/ Support the Entertainment Community Fund Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2023 • 52min
Monday Morning Recap 7/17: Election Updates, RFK Jr., US Heat Waves, Aspartame & Mickey Mouse Scabbing
In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss their Overrated/Underrated takes from the weekend, 2024 Election updates (RFK goes full Anti-Semite, DeSantis panic, Joe Manchin to enter?), the heat waves that rocked the US last week and how the media chooses to cover them, Aspartame continuing to divide the health community & Mickey Mouse scabbing at the Haunted Mansion premiere amid the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2023 • 57min
Weekly Zeitgeist 282 (7/10/23-7/14/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 295 (7/10/23-7/14/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2023 • 56min
MJGMB #69: Wemby’s World and True Trail Blazers with Cassidy Hubbarth & Spencer Haywood
Miles and Jack have an exciting double-feature for you as they were pleased to catch up with ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth in Act 1 & 2 to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s debut, NBA Con and Summer League action before they were also honored to be joined by Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood in Act 3*. The trio discussed an upcoming biopic Lionsgate is currently producing about Haywood’s life, as well as Spencer’s overall impact on the NBA draft and player agency. *WARNING: excessive background noise in Act 3! You have been warned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


