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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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Feb 2, 2023 • 22min
AcciTrendal Gun Discharge 2/1: Beyonce, Tom Brady, Netflix, Accidental Gun Discharge, Nikki Haley, ChatGPT+
In this edition of AcciTrendal Gun Discharge, Jack and Miles discuss Beyonce's Renaissance tour, Tom Brady retiring again, Netflix putting that red dot on striminals, an accidental gun discharge round-up, Nikki Haley entering the presidential Thunderdome, and ChatGPT offering a paid tier for lazy and inept creatives!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 2023 • 58min
Why We All Watch With Subtitles, Man Problems 02.01.23
Chelsey Weber-Smith, poet and podcaster, joins to discuss men's issues, the end of the Covid emergency, and the importance of subtitles for Gen Z. They explore the challenges faced by viewers, the 'Zone' in sports, and societal attitudes towards sports and entertainment.

Feb 1, 2023 • 22min
RobTrend Wright 1/31: DC, Robert Zemeckis, Oscars, The Verge
In this edition of RobTrend Wright, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the future of James Gunn’s DC Universe, Robert Zemeckis’ new movie, the best actress nominee scandal at the Oscars, and The Verge’s terrible Valentine’s Day gift guide!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 3min
Nobody Wants Pandemic Movies, What’s The Point Of Police? 01.30.23
In episode 1412, Jack and Miles are joined by co-founder of Kaleidoscope and host of Skyline Drive, Mangesh Hattikudur, to discuss... Memphis PD Gave White Cop Slap On The Wrist... No Murder Charge, Cancel Culture Strikes Again: Louis CK Sells Out Madison Square Garden, We’re About To Get A Wave Of Pandemic-Themed Comedies and more! Memphis PD Gave White Cop Slap On The Wrist... No Murder Charge Memphis PD Disciplines White Cop Involved in Tyre Nichols’ Beating Police Diversity Won't Stop Police Brutality Cancel Culture Strikes Again: Louis CK Sells Out Madison Square Garden "Stop Cancel Culture..." Joke Tweet Louis C.K. Sexual Harassment Accuser Calls His Grammy Win ‘Such Bullsh*t’ We’re About To Get A Wave Of Pandemic-Themed Comedies 'Who Invited Charlie?' Trailer: Adam Pally Is an Unwanted Pandemic Guest The Bubble: Judd Apatow COVID Comedy Needs to Get Out More ‘Connecting’ Pulled From NBC Schedule, Final Episodes to Air Online LISTEN: Forbidden Fruit by MonodroneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 2023 • 21min
FalcTrend Heavy 1/30: Space X, Marie Kondo, NBA, Florida, Disloyal, Zachary Levy
The Daily Star's coverage of Space X's latest launch, Marie Kondo giving up on keeping her home tidy, NBA news, the new dress code for the Florida state legislature, Trump calling DeSantis "disloyal", Zachary Levy's Pfizer tweets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 2023 • 1h
Infinite Evidence Police Are The Problem, Facebook Unbans Trump('s Campaign Money) 01.30.23
In episode 1411, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by writer, humorist, and style icon, Dave Schilling, to discuss… The 5 Memphis Police Officers Were Part of Unit Designed Specifically to Stop Violence, Meta Welcomes Back Trump… ‘s Campaign Money and more! The 5 Memphis Police Officers Were Part of Unit Designed to Specifically to Stop Violence Donald Trump prepares for his return to Facebook and Twitter Trump allowed back on Facebook after 2-year suspension Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts bode ill for his return to Facebook Meta just gave Trump the green light to push harmful misinformation and extremism on its platforms Meta is restoring full ad access to Trump — the company's biggest political advertiser Trump's pending return to Facebook is more about cash than speech LISTEN: sipping my tea by Zack FoxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 5min
Weekly Zeitgeist 259 (Best of 1/23/23 -1/27/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 272 (1/23/23 -1/27/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2023 • 23min
Shotgun WedTrend 1/27: T.J. & Amy, Shotgun Wedding, Tyre Nichols, Cop City, Pedro Pascal
In this edition of Shotgun WedTrend, Jack and Super Producer Becca discuss T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach getting the boot, Josh Duhamel taking Armie Hammer's spot in Shotgun Wedding, the police preparing us for the worst regarding Tyre Nichols footage, the ongoing action in Atlanta relating to the murder of a protester by the police, and the Pedro Pascal of it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 11min
Confirmation Bias On 9 Million. Anna's Streamingest Streaming Corner 01.27.23
In episode 1410, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and director, Jason Woliner, to discuss… A&W Enters the Woke Wars…Also F**k Xbox? Alex Jones’ Long-Standing Obsession With Stanley Kubrick (And His Secret Superpowers), Anna’s Streaming Corner: Paul T. Goldman and more! ‘Woke Police!’ Fox Falls For Obviously Fake Story That Root Beer Chain is Putting Pants on ‘Polarizing’ Mascot Stanley Kubrick’s Daughter Is a Far-Right Proud Boys and QAnon Fanatic Almost Everything in “Dr. Strangelove” Was True STREAM Paul T. Goldman ON PEACOCK TV NOW! Get Paul T. Goldman Merch here. LISTEN: A Tear For the Dreadful by ElizaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2023 • 19min
GoldTrendEye 1/26: FAST Recovery Act, ChatGPT, Alex Murdaugh, Tyre Nichols & Sucession
In this edition of GoldTrendEye, Jack & Miles discuss fast food companies successfully introducing a ballot measure to overturn a CA law that would create a fast-food regulatory council and raise the minimum wage to $22/hr, ChatGPT being put to the test against law students with surprising results, a proposal for a co-run AI center between the US and Israel, the opening day of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, the 5 former Memphis police offers who killed Tyre Nichols have been formally charged with murder and the new teaser for the upcoming 4th season of HBO's Succession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


