

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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May 5, 2023 • 56min
Harlan Crow Luhh The Kids, GUTFELD! = SUCKS! 05.05.23
In episode 1478, Jack and Miles are joined by award-winning writer, photographer, poet, and host of Ten Thousand Things, Shin Yu Pai, to discuss… Harlan Crow Paid For Clarence Thomas’ Kid’s Tuition, Four Proud Boys Were Found Guilty Of Sedition, Who Is Greg Gutfeld--The Only Late Night Talk Show Host On The Air and more! Harlan Crow Paid For Clarence Thomas’ Kid’s Tuition Thomas’ longtime friend acknowledges — but defends — Harlan Crow tuition payments Four Proud Boys Were Found Guilty Of Sedition Who Is Greg Gutfeld--The Only Late Night Talk Show Host On The Air With late-night talk shows suspended, political news takes a hit The late night rise of "Gutfeld!" is telling us something. It isn't funny, but that doesn't matter Is the right winning the comedy wars? ‘Gutfeld’ Shows the Sickly State of Conservative Comedy A Publishing Pest Moves On Lads' mag editor Gutfeld leaves Maxim VISIT: Less Desolate: A Haiku Comics Collection Kickstarter! LISTEN: Lunes 1 De Abril by The Holydrug CoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2023 • 24min
I Zeit Need A Minute 5/4: Ed Sheeran, Jordan Neely, 8th Graders, NBA, Shemia Fagan, Carrie Fisher, Jarritos, 500lbs Pasta
In this edition of I Zeit Need A Minute, Jack and Miles discuss Ed Sheeran NOT quitting music, Jordan Neely's grizzly murder on the NYC subway, US 8th graders being dumber than ever, NBA news, Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigning, Carrie Fisher getting a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a boozed-up version of Jarritos, and the 500lbs pasta stunt!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2023 • 42min
MJGMB #58: MVPs and AD with SBNation NBA's Harrison Faigen
Miles and Jack were joined by SBNation NBA's Manager and podcaster for Silver Screen & Roll Harrison Faigen on today's episode. Beyond discussing each series, the trio got into Joel's "Embiid-P" season, Steph's brilliance, AD's continued defensive dominance and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2023 • 1h 9min
Social Media Baby Names, The Real Tucker Carlson 05.04.23
In episode 1477, Jack and Miles are joined by host of The Final Girls and author of Unlikeable Female Characters, Anna Bogutskaya, to discuss… THIS Is Why Tucker Was Fired? We’re Not Lovin’ McDonald’s Child Labor Violations, Social Media Has Completely F*cked Up How We Name Babies It Seems… And more! THIS Is Why Tucker Was Fired? New Creepy Comments Emerge That Contributed to Tucker Carlson’s Firing We’re Not Lovin’ McDonald’s Child Labor Violations McDonald’s starts hiring children as restaurant struggles for staff Republicans aren’t yet done trying to make child labor great again Social Media Has Completely F*cked Up How We Name Babies It Seems… Mirror of Your Mind: How Algorithmic Feeds Conflate Identity with Diagnosis LISTEN: Long Term Parking by 79.5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2023 • 21min
RecorTrend In Progress 5/3: Jimmy Fallon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Pornhub, Cliffhanger, 007
In this edition of RecorTrend in Progress, Jack and Miles discuss Jimmy Fallon getting "internet shamed" into paying his writing staff, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Pornhub blocking all users in Utah, the return of Cliffhanger, and the new James Bond-style reality showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2023 • 49min
American Kakistocracy, Hollywood Warming Up To A.I.? 05.03.2023
In episode 1476, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and podcast host, Molly Lambert, to discuss... Both parties hoping that you don't realize they've done absolutely nothing about anything, The WGA Strike proving that Hollywood really wants robots writing movies, and much more! 1. Ronna McDaniel reiterates importance of 2024 debates: 'We need to come together' | Fox News Video 2.The writer's strike wants to prevent an AI-generated Hollywood hellscape | British GQ (gq-magazine.co.uk) LISTEN: Supersonic - NoisiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2023 • 15min
Hold On The Zeits 5/2: WGA, Starbucks, Vice, Andrea Riseborough, Janet Yellen, NYPD, Adidas
In this edition of Hold On To The Zeits, Jack and Miles discuss the Writer's Guild strike, Starbucks charging for no ice, Vice heading for bankruptcy, the Andrea Riseborough/Oscars controversy, Janet Yellen's warning of US insolvency, the NYPD wanting people to bug their own cars, and Adidas getting sued over Kanye's BS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2023 • 1h 4min
Coronation Of The People, Metropolitan Galavanting 05.02.23
In episode 1475, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Paige Weldon, to discuss… Kings And CEOs All The Same, Now Ticketmaster Is F*cking Up King Charles’ Big Day, The Theme Of This Year’s Met Gala Is Dead Designer And Giant Creep Karl Lagerfeld and more! Kings And CEOs All The Same Coronation for the Cost of Living Crisis As King Expresses Wish for ‘Good Value’ Now Ticketmaster Is F*cking Up King Charles’ Big Day The Theme Of This Year’s Met Gala Is Dead Designer And Giant Creep Karl Lagerfeld Grab your fancy duds for Met Gala mania with Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld lost 92 pounds using a diet he called a “sort of punishment” The weird and wonderful dieting advice of Karl Lagerfeld. Karl Lagerfeld Diet WATCH: Paige Weldon Stand-Up Clips on the Don't Tell Comedy Youtube Channel! LISTEN: TALK YO ASS OFF by Always ProperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2023 • 20min
Full Body OrgasTrend 5/1: Full Body Orgasm, Geoffrey Hinton, Writer's Guild, Uber, Supreme Court, Jeffrey Epstein
In this edition of Full Body OrgasTrend, Jack and Miles discuss a woman's outburst during an LA Philharmonic concert, the 'Godfather of A.I.' leaving Google, the Writer's Guild strike, the weirdest items passengers leave behind in Uber, MORE luxury trips accepted by the Supreme Court, and Jeffrey Epstein's many meetings with high-level government officials!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2023 • 56min
We’re Team … DeSantis?!??? Funemployed Police Dogs 05.01.23
In episode 1474, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Brodie Reed, to discuss... Breaking Down Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Let’s Keep It On Ron For A Second and the Presidential Race…, AND ONE LAST THING…His Time At Gitmo, Please Put Drug Sniffing Dogs Out Of A Job and more! Breaking Down Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis The Wildest Statements in Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis DeSantis' tough words may come back to haunt him in Disney lawsuit -experts Did DeSantis ‘retaliate’ against Disney? Here’s a look at the evidence. Disney’s had enough — it’s taking Ron DeSantis to court Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is political Why I Can’t Root for Disney’s Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis Disney vs. DeSantis: Iconic monorail is latest target in feud NTSB Releases Report On Disney Monorail Death AND ONE LAST THING…His Time At Gitmo Please Put Drug Sniffing Dogs Out Of A Job Minnesota Republican Wants To Keep Pot Illegal To Save Drug Dogs’ Jobs Since the nose doesn’t know pot is now legal, K-9s retire Drug Detection Dogs Are Unreliable and Reflect the Vicious Heritage of Their Slave-Hunting Dog and Police-Dog Predecessors Report: Drug-Sniffing Dogs Are Wrong More Often Than Right Time to Cancel Police Dogs, Experts Say Sniffer dogs inherit unconscious bias Federal appeals court: Drug dog that’s barely more accurate than a coin flip is good enough The surprising reason more police dogs are dying in the line of duty LISTEN: CATCHIN' EM SLEEPIN' by Always ProperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


