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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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May 11, 2023 • 28min
Miles In ManhatTrend 5/11: CNN, Rihanna, Mother's Day, Jamie Foxx, Fruit Roll-Ups, AI GF
In this edition of Miles in ManhatTrend, Miles and Becca discuss the CNN/Trump townhall, the reveal of Rihanna's baby's name, last minute Mother's Day gifts, Jamie Foxx's family "preparing for the worst", TikTok's Fruit Roll-Up hustle, and Caryn Marjorie's AI GF grift!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2023 • 37min
MJGMB #59: We Love the Playoffs with Jared Wade
Miles and Jack were joined by longtime NBA writer Jared Wade for this week's episode. The trio discussed each series, Devin Booker's playoff scoring, Jokic and Denver's feeling of inevitability and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2023 • 19min
All My Friends Are Trends 5/10: George Santos, Tucker Carlson, Coronation, Steven Seagal, Bermuda Triangle
In this edition of All My Friends Are Trends, Jack and Miles discuss George Santos pleading not guilty to fraud, Tucker Carlson re-launching his show on Twitter, how many Americans watched the coronation, Steven Seagal's performance at the Guitars in Formation festival, and the REAL explanation for the Bermuda Triangle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2023 • 56min
The House That Whiteness Built, Reckless TikTok Gumshoes 05.10.23
In episode 1481, Jack and Miles are joined by activist and podcast host, Saadia Khan, to discuss... You don't have to be white to be a white supremacist, Elon Musk retweeting racist bullshit... again, TikTok being overrun by amateur sleuths and so much more! 1. Kathleen Belew on Twitter: "My twitter people, the category of "whiteness" we use right now in the US is not the only one. We've only had this one for about a century" 2. Elon Musk retweeting racist BS 3. TikTok is overrun by amateur sleuths – so which clues should I leave in case I go missing? LISTEN: Pink and Orange - GoonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2023 • 17min
I AM A SURGETREND 5/9: The Good Doctor, FDA, Phrogging, Trump, Whopper, Tom Hanks, Beetlejuice 2, Robert DeNiro
In this edition of I AM A SURGETREND, Jack and Miles discuss the very strange clips from "The Good Doctor", the FDA potentially approving an over the counter birth control pill, Lifehacker's guide to Phrogging, Donald Trump being found guilty in his rape case, the Spiderman Whopper, Tom Hanks' new book, the announcement of Beetlejuice 2 and Robert DeNiro staying laid!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2023 • 1h 13min
2023 Pop Culture = 1989 All Over, Pay Teachers (In Money Not McMuffins) 05.09.23
In episode 1480, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, DJ Danl Goodman, to discuss… Ohhhh, Tucker Tried It With The Wrong One And Got GOT, Appreciate Teachers? F**king Pay Them, 2023’s Pop-Culture Is Just Reliving 1989 and more! Ohhhh, Tucker Tried It With The Wrong One And Got GOT Inside the ‘Death Match’ that Helped Doom Tucker Carlson at Fox Appreciate Teachers? Fucking Pay Them McDonald’s to Observe ‘National Teacher Appreciation Day’ with Free Breakfast for Educators 2020 has shone a light on the importance of good teachers, but many are paid less than a living wage in the U.S. The Gap Between Teacher Pay and Other Professions Hits a New High. How Bad Is It? Most of the US is dealing with a teaching shortage, but the data isn't so simple Arizona breaks ground on tiny homes for teachers amid worsening educator shortage Is Congress going to raise teachers' salaries to $60K? This Is the Living Wage You Need in All 50 States Legislators react to release of Arkansas LEARNS Act Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs sweeping education bill, to praise and protests Biden unveils new efforts aimed at fixing teacher shortages, increasing pay 2023’s Pop-Culture Is Just Reliving 1989 New The Flash Movie TV Spot Focuses On Batman Harrison Ford Is Done With Indiana Jones After ‘Dial Of Destiny’ & Reveals He “Will Not Be Involved” With TV Series 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Sequel Will Return Franchise to New York City, Jason Reitman Confirms The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie looks unexpectedly gorgeous TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1989) Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Season 2 Featurette Celebrates Female Empowerment Alyssa Milano reunites with Tony Danza and Who's the Boss? costars ahead of revival series ‘Baywatch’ Remake In The Works At Fremantle As Buyers Circle CBS’ ‘Matlock’ Reboot Adds Jason Ritter LISTEN: Billie Toppy by Men I TrustSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2023 • 19min
Sir Karl Trendkins 5/8: Coronation, Trump, MTV Movie Awards, Joe Biden, WSJ, Texas
In this edition of Sir Carl Trendkins, Jack and Miles discuss the King's coronation, Trump NOT testifying in his rape trial, the MTV Movie Awards, Joe Biden's favorite foods, tipping prompts at the self-checkout, and all the senseless death/thoughts and prayers in Texas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2023 • 1h 2min
Fox PWNED, Military Drag Shows Long History 05.08.23
In episode 1479, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, producer, and host of Sanctum Unmasked, Karley Sciortino, to discuss… Fox HAS BEEN PWNED…, Criticizing Drag Queens In The Military Is Staggeringly Ignorant, Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Features Marvel’s First “F*ck” and more! Fox HAS BEEN PWNED… Tucker Carlson Caught Making Disgusting Comments About Women In New Leaked Video Criticizing Drag Queens In The Military Is Staggeringly Ignorant U.S. Navy Picks Active-Duty Drag Queen for Face of New Recruitment Program Ex-Navy SEAL who claimed he killed Osama bin Laden banned from Delta after maskless selfie Navy drag queen influencer has House GOP cranking up heat on Defense Secretary Austin Gay, Lesbian Troops Perform in Drag at Fundraiser Drag in the Navy: An Interview with Harpy Daniels GIs as Dolls: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Drag Entertainment During Wartime Does a Photo Show British Soldiers in Drag Fighting Nazis? Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Features Marvel’s First “F*ck” Chris Pratt and James Gunn Talk ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Signature Oner, the MCU’s First F-bomb and Star-Lord’s Most Emotional Scene Guardians Of The Galaxy 3's Historic F-Bomb Went Right Over Karen Gillan's Head LISTEN: No Way by Mansur BrownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2023 • 57min
Weekly Zeitgeist 273 (Best of 5/1/23-/5/5/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 285 (5/1/23-/5/5/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2023 • 21min
TreNBA TrendVP Joel Trenbiid 5/5: King Charles, Eastwind Books, S'MOreo, Serbian Gun Ban, WHO, Productivity Theater
In this edition of TrenBA TrendVP Joel Trenbiid Jack and Miles discuss King Charles upcoming coronation and "new powers", the 41-year, Asian owned Berkeley bookstore, Eastwind Books, is closing, the S'MOreo is back, after two mass shootings Serbia is banning guns entirely, the World Health Organization (WHO) says COVID is "no longer a world health emergency", and workers are saying they spend 10 hours/week participating in "productivity theater".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


