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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Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 4min
Crofton Comes Alive: WetttBoiz & Top Gun 12.13.22
In episode 1390, Jack and Miles (AKA, The WetttBoiz) are joined by comedian, musician, writer and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… R. Richard, Parents, Top Gun deserving top accolades (according to the Right) and much more! 1.TOP GUN: MAVERICK IS THE RIGHT’S LATEST CULTURE-WAR CRUSADE 2. No, Top Gun: Maverick’s success isn’t down to being pro-America and anti-woke 3. Top Gun: Maverick is a success, so right-wing culture warriors are claiming it LISTEN: Mysterbirds - CutsoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2022 • 21min
White Lotus: SeasTrend Two 12/12: Elon Musk, Christopher Nolan, Mark Meadows, Bari Weiss
In this edition of White Lotus: SeasTrend Two, Jack and Miles discuss Elon Musk getting booed TO DEATH at a Dave Chapelle concert, Christopher Nolan recreating a nuclear explosion, Mark Meadows' 1/6 texts, and Bari Weiss' Twitter Files: Part 5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 4min
American Woke Doll?! Racist Log Flume Finally Goes Boom? 12.12.22
In episode 1389, Miles and special guest host DJ Danl are joined by super producer Joelle Monique to discuss... Kyrsten Sinema turning her D into an I after so many L's, the GOP "early vote" okey-doke, American Girl Doll too woke, Splash Mountain finally getting a replacement (maybe) and much more! 1. How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party will change the Senate 2. Turnout by Republicans Was Great. It’s Just That Many of Them Didn’t Vote for Republicans. 3. Ex-White House press chief Mercedes Schlapp calls for parents to BOYCOTT 'sick and twisted' American Girl Dolls 4.Disney World's "iconic" Splash Mountain closing WATCH: Rock vs Paper vs Scissors, Season Finale AshleyKeno17 - What Did He Give To Uzi? LISTEN: Hotel Lobby - Unc and PhewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2022 • 1h 10min
Weekly Zeitgeist 255 (Best of 12/5/22-12/9/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 266 (12/5/22-12/9/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 9, 2022 • 14min
Trends On Me 12/9: Kyrsten Sinema, France, Maxwell Frost, 2022 Game Awards
In this edition of Trends On Me, Miles and DJ Danl discuss Kyrsten Sinema dumping the Dems, France making condoms free for young adults, Maxwell Frost getting denied housing due to bad credit, and the 2022 Game Awards!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 9, 2022 • 59min
Santaganda? Clauspaganda?? You Get It … 12.09.22
In episode 1388, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Blake's Takes For God's Sakes, Blake Wexler to discuss...Brittney Griner getting released from a Russian gulag, Jesse Waters: Profound Knower of Female Desires, Republicans trying to figure out what the hell happened, and the new killer Santa movie (now with more copaganda!) 1.Brittney Griner freed from Russian prison in exchange for Viktor Bout 2. WNBA stars continue to be outspoken on social issues (usatoday.com) 4. Jesse Watters: Knower of Female Desires 4. Violent Night review: David Harbour’s action-Santa movie is kind of a mess - Polygon LISTEN: White Rabbit (Reggae Version)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 16min
Zeit Up Your Geist 12/8: Brittney Griner, Steph Curry, Respect For Marriage, Rush Hour 4, NYT, Power Plant
In this edition of Zeit Up Your Geist, Jack and Miles discuss the release of Brittney Griner, Steph Curry: the S.I. Sportsperson of the Year, the "Respect for Marriage" act, an potential 'Rush Hour' sequel in the works, the NYT journalist walkout, and the North Carolina power plant shootings!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 44min
All-Things-Clippers and AD’s Dominance with Law Murray
Jack and Miles were pleased to be joined by The Athletic’s Law Murray on today’s episode. They dove into that resilient roster and whether the Clippers need to consider any moves in the future. The trio also discussed AD’s resurgence and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 8min
Apocalypse Making Kids Sad? Fake Mozz Sticks! 12.08.22
In episode 1387, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Matter of Degrees, Dr. Leah Stokes and Dr. Kathrine Wilkinson, to discuss… Climate Change As Mass Mental Health Event, Pretty Thorough Takedown of Effective Altruism, TGI Friday’s Mozz Sticks Got No Mozz--a Lawsuit Against the Manufacturer Claims and more! Pretty Thorough Takedown of Effective Altruism TGI Friday’s Mozz Sticks Got No Mozz--a Lawsuit Against the Manufacturer Claims LISTEN: Lil Thing by Knox FortuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2022 • 23min
Trend Nog 12/7: Georgia, Judge Mills Lane, 2022 Lists, Avatar 2, Time, Kirk Cameron, SF
In this edition of Trend Nog, Jack and DJ Danl discuss Warnock winning Georgia, the passing of Judge Mills Lane, top 10 lists of 2022, the rumblings about 'Avatar 2', Time Magazine's Person of the Year, Kirk Cameron's new children's book, and SF hitting the pause button on their killer police robots!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
