

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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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.

Jul 13, 2023 • 24min
2 ThousTrend 7/13: Y2K, RFK Jr., FDA, Poop
In this edition of 2 ThousTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the return of Y2K fashIon, RFK Jr.'s farty fundraiser, the FDA approving an over-the-counter, how much you should poop, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
AI Dumb As Hell, If A Tucker Falls In The Woods… 07.13.23
In episode 1514, Jack and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… If Tucker Carlson Vlogs In The Woods And Nobody Watches…, Sorry Tom Cruise A.I. Can’t See Into The Future and more! Sorry Tom Cruise A.I. Can’t See Into The Future What Is Rehoboam on Westworld Season 3? Devs is the weird TV sci-fi romp you need in your life right now ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Venice, Italy Shoot To Halt Due To Coronavirus; Paramount Cites Abundance Of Caution – Update Deep Learning: Teaching Computers to Predict the Future Can a computer predict the future? Spooky artificial intelligence ‘can accurately predict the future’ – and it’s about to be asked more questions Artificial intelligence is being asked to predict the future of AI AI can now predict crime before it happens Real-Life Minority Report – Algorithm Predicts Crime With Up to 90% Accuracy 5 timeless lessons about innovation from some of the most successful founders The never-ending quest to predict crime using AI LISTEN: Smoke Break-Dance (feat. JID) by Mick JenkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 23min
Emmy NominaTrends 7/12: Icon of the Seas, Otterheimer: Destroyer of Boards, Boffo Box Office, WGA Strike, Emmy Awards
In this edition of Emmy NominaTrends, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the world's largest cruise ship, a rouge sea otter attacking surfers in SoCal, a Boffo Box Office® report, CEO's wanting the WGA strike to go on forever, and… oh yeah, the Emmy Award Nominations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 47min
MJGMB #68: Blazers, NBA Con and more with Ian Karmel
Miles and Jack were on-location at the league’s inaugural NBA Con and were pleased to be joined by hilarious standup comedian and Blazers fan Ian Karmel. The trio discussed the future of the Blazers with or without Damian Lillard, NBA Con and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 4min
Rest In Pillows, Boppenheimer > Barbenheimer 07.12.23
In episode 1513, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Ruined, Alison Lieby, to discuss… My Pillow Guy Has Entered the FIND OUT Phase, BIG Masculinity is KING Right Now in Politics, The Orb - Is a Concert Venue Brought To Us By James Dolan, The Barbenheimer Phenomenon, Explained and more! My Pillow Guy Has Entered the FIND OUT Phase BIG Masculinity is KING Right Now in Politics The Orb - Is a Concert Venue Brought To Us By James Dolan The Barbenheimer Phenomenon, Explained Barbenheimer Barbie Heimer Shirt BARBENHEIMER EXPLAINED: YES, PEOPLE REALLY ARE MAKING OPPENHEIMER & BARBIE A DOUBLE FEATURE WB Wants Christopher Nolan Back, Pays Over $1 Million Bonus To Win Back Director Christopher Nolan Rips HBO Max as “Worst Streaming Service,” Denounces Warner Bros.’ Plan Can Warner Bros. Restore Its Movie Glory? Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy Want Christopher Nolan Back, Will Prioritize Theatrical and Take More Big Swings Christopher Nolan isn't happy 'Barbie' will premiere the same weekend as his film, 'Oppenheimer,' sources say LISTEN: Things Don't Always Go The Way You Plan by FlumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 23min
Tommy Trenderville 7/11: Tommy Tuberville, Real Cheeseburger, Elizabeth Holmes, Tech Vampire, Prime, Climate Change, Wonka
In this edition of Tommy Trenderville, Jack and Miles discuss Tommy Tuberville's views on white nationalism, the REAL cheeseburger @ Burger King, Elizabeth Holmes getting her sentence reduced… for some reason, a tech millionaire vampire finally stops leeching off of his teenage son, the energy drink Prime being under investigation, Earth hitting the highest average temperature, and the trailer for the new Wonka movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 5min
Bad Vibes or Algorithms? w/ Jason Pargin 07.11.23
In episode 1512, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Zoey is Too Drunk for This Dystopia, Jason Pargin, to discuss… Modern Media's Impact On Our Brains & Society and more! Long-Term Trends in Deaths of Despair Reducing the Economic Burden of Unmet Mental Health Needs Trends in anxiety among adults in the United States, 2008–2018: Rapid increases among young adults Bad news: Headlines are indeed getting more negative and angrier U.S. Headlines Expressing Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Sadness Increased Hugely Since 2000 Yes, There Has Been Progress on Climate. No, It’s Not Nearly Enough. Clean Energy Investment Sets $1.1 Trillion Record, Matching Fossil Fuels For the First Time Violent crime is dropping nationwide, report shows Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basic Principles and Recent Advances LISTEN: Lovas by Shaka Lion & SingularisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2023 • 49min
WeekTrenders 7/10: Threads, OpenAI, Clarence Thomas, Sound Of Freedom, Ron DeSantis, Mel Gibson
In this edition of WeekTrenders, Jack and Miles discuss Threads hitting 100 million users over the weekend, OpenAI getting sued by Sarah Silverman for copyright infringement, Clarence Thomas' ethics mess getting even messier, a box office update, Ron DeSantis being "a weird guy" with voters, and Mel Gibson and Trump hanging out at the octagon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
Threads Is Here! QAnon’s Underground Railroad 07.07.23
In episode 1511, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by host of, I Said No Gifts!, Bridger Winegar, to discuss… 30 Million People Are On Threads Already, Trump Whose Eldest Son DEFINTELY HAS NEVER DONE COCAINE.... Has Thoughts…, The QAnon Guy Who Said JFK Jr Was Returning…Is Dead, The Smash Hit QAnon Action Movie Sucks For So Many Reasons, Justin Trudeau Awkwardly Begs Taylor Swift To Come To Canada and more! 30 Million People Are On Threads Already Why Instagram is taking on Twitter with Threads Meta takes aim at Twitter with Threads app, millions join Facebook documents show how toxic Instagram is for teens, Wall Street Journal reports Threads vs. Twitter: 5 Ways Instagram’s New App Comes Up Short (for Now) The QAnon Guy Who Said JFK Jr Was Returning…Is Dead The Smash Hit QAnon Action Movie Sucks For So Many Reasons 'Sound of Freedom' becomes top grossing July 4th movie, beating out Indiana Jones Angel Studios’ PAY IT FORWARD Technology Propels SOUND OF FREEDOM to #1 Movie in America July 4th ‘Sound of Freedom’ Is an Anti-Child Trafficking Fantasy Fit for QAnon Utah-based VidAngel settles $62 million copyright lawsuit with Hollywood studios Inside a Massive Anti-Trafficking Charity's Blundering Overseas Missions THE GREAT (FAKE) CHILD-SEX-TRAFFICKING EPIDEMIC Justin Trudeau Awkwardly Begs Taylor Swift To Come To Canada MP files 'official grievance' after Taylor Swift announces new tour dates with no Canadian cities Cost, stadium size, fewer options: Possible reasons Taylor Swift has skipped Canada LISTEN: Magic City Thrill by James TillmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


