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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Jun 28, 2023 • 20min
Joe BidTrend's CPAP Machine 6/28: Cartier, Superman, CPAP, Malaria, IKEA Mascots
In this edition of Joe BidTrend's CPAP Machine, Jack and Miles discuss Cartier's CEO not getting any sleep, the new Superman, Joe Biden's CPAP machine, the triumphant return of Malaria to the US, and IKEA mascots!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 8min
New Trump Tape = FIRE, Logan Paul Wants To Kill Your Children? 06.28.23
In episode 1508, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Nick Turner, to discuss… Trump Tape Full of Treason/Hillary Jokes Leaks To CNN, The Defenses of This Tape Are…Frightening, It Really is the 80s Again - COCAINE IS EVERYWHERE, Logan Paul’s Energy Drink Is Basically Poison and more! Trump Tape Full of Treason/Hillary Jokes Leaks To CNN Exclusive: CNN obtains the tape of Trump’s 2021 conversation about classified documents Bedminster golf club tape casts doubt on Trump account of Iran document It Really is the 80s Again - COCAINE IS EVERYWHERE Logan Paul’s Energy Drink Is Basically Poison Prime drink: How KSI and Logan Paul made it so popular Prime drinks are going viral in real life. It’s all about status. Why Logan Paul, KSI-backed energy drinks have triggered new health alerts for parents Teens Are Probably Drinking Too Much Caffeine LISTEN: Green House by AmindiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2023 • 20min
Sen. Markwayne MullTrend 6/27: Jesse Watters, Epstein, Supreme Court, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, 73%, Titanic
In this edition of , Jack and Miles discuss Jesse Watters taking over Tucker Carlson's slot , the DoJ ruling that Jeffrey Epstein had entirely too much bedding, the Supreme Court ruling in favor of something good (I guess…), Sen. Markwayne Mullin challenging a committee witness to a "cage fight", 73% of people not having landlines, and Titanic (suspiciously) coming to Netflix!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 6min
Who Killed The Free Ambulance? (It’s Not Millennials) 06.27.23
In episode 1507, Jack and Miles are joined by Brendan Ballou to discuss… Did You Know Ambulances Used To Be Free? An Enlightening, Infuriating Talk With the Author of Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America About the Industry That’s Destroying America From the Inside Out and more! LISTEN: Make Me Wanna by BabeheavenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2023 • 47min
Yevgeny PrigozTrend 6/26: Yevgeny Prigozhin, Fox News, RFK Jr., Gradey Dick, Lance Armstrong, Box Office
In this edition of Yevgeiny PrigozTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Yevgeny Prigozhin's coup d'etat ending up a coup d'eNOT, Maria Bartiromo's theory of what is ACKTUALLY happening in Russia rn, RFK Jr. getting his mail forwarded to Shredsville, the undeniable 'riz of Gradey Dick, Lance Armstrong having the audacity to lecture anyone on "fairness in sports" and "the transgender question" in the same breath, and a Box Office update!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2023 • 1h 4min
Weekly Zeitgeist 280 (Best of 6/20/23-6/23/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 292 (6/20/23-6/23/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2023 • 54min
Elon vs Zuck: Send Me Location! Toilet Papers 06.23.23
In episode 1506, Jack and Miles are joined by actor, writer, and comedian, Ify Nwadiwe, to discuss… F*ck It, Why Not? Elon VS Zuck in the Octagon, A Former FBI Analyst Is Going To Prison For Hoarding Classified Documents, The Credits For Marvel’s New Show Were Made By AI (And Carl Sagan’s Ghost?), Ranking Every Arizona Tea Flavor From Worst To Best and more! F*ck It, Why Not? Elon VS Zuck in the Octagon A Former FBI Analyst Is Going To Prison For Hoarding Classified Documents Trump and a former FBI analyst were charged with similar crimes. The FBI analyst just got nearly 4 years in prison. Judge Slams Ex-FBI Analyst for Keeping Classified Documents in Bathroom The Credits For Marvel’s New Show Were Made By AI (And Carl Sagan’s Ghost?) Yes, Secret Invasion’s opening credits scene is AI-made — here’s why Marvel faces backlash over AI-generated opening credits ‘Secret Invasion’ Opening Using AI Cost “No Artists’ Jobs,” Says Studio That Made It 'Secret Invasion's AI credits aren't clever — they're downright scary Ranking Every Arizona Tea Flavor From Worst To Best LISTEN: Little Things by Jorja Smith (Nia Archives Remix)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023 • 17min
Pat Trendatar 6/22: Pat Benatar, Ocean Gate, Millenial Humor, MTG vs. Boebert
In this edition of Pat Trendatar, Jack and Miles discuss Ted Cruz's bizarre Pat Benatar/Child Murderer comments, an update on the OceanGate expedition, cringey Millenial humor, and MTG vs. Boebert… again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 6min
Clinical MDMA > Racism 06.22.23
In episode 1505, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim, Zahra Noorbakhsh, to discuss…GOP Back On Their F*ckery…Debt Ceiling Edition, Racist Takes Molly…Realizes Being Racist Sucks? Stop Ruining Costco, Joe Biden and more! GOP Back On Their F*ckery…Debt Ceiling Edition Racist Takes Molly…Realizes Being Racist Sucks? Stop Ruining Costco, Joe Biden! Woman's $800 Costco Shop Sparks Fierce Debate: 'Thanks, Joe Biden!' LISTEN: Questions by MaetaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2023 • 20min
Taylor SheriTrend 6/21: Taylor Sheridan, Titanic, WFH Anna, Tom Cruise, Justice Alito
In this edition of Taylor SheriTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Taylor Sheridan doing things HIS way, the discourse around the Titanic expedition, WFH: it'll turn you into a goblin named Anna, Tom Cruise NOT kicking a woman in the stomach, and Justice Alito caught simping for billionaires!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
