

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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Sep 13, 2022 • 23min
Trendzo Gracie 9/13: Robert Sarver, CPI, GoldenEye, Tom Brady, Redeem Team, Minnesota, Emmy's
In this edition of Trendzo Gracie, Jack and Miles discuss Robert Sarver getting suspended from the NBA for being a POS, Wall Street's worst day since June 2020, the re-release of 'GoldenEye 007', Gisele Bundchen's reaction to Tom Brady's un-retirement, Netflix' 'Redeem Team' trailer, Minnesota accidentally legalizing THC, and the Emmy's... occuring!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 5min
Police Alternative Works, Pumpkin Spice Hold The Backlash 09.13.22
In episode 1329, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… Herschel Walker Is Leading With Some of the Worst Takes Possible…, Denver’s Pilot Program For Policing Alternative Appears To Be Working, Pumpkin Spice Has Officially Won and more! Herschel Walker Is Leading With Some of the Worst Takes Possible… Denver’s Pilot Program For Policing Alternative Appears To Be Working The world’s first ‘Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink’ has arrived Pumpkin Spice Has Officially Won MARTHA STEWART PROCLAIMS PUMPKIN SPICE IS FOR ‘BASIC BITCHES ONLY’ Martha Stewart Bared It All To Show Her Love For Pumpkin Spice LISTEN: Silk Rock feat. Lætitia Sadier by Haha Sounds CollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2022 • 21min
JG Trendtworth 9/12: Captain America, Trump, Russia, The Little Mermaid, King Charles, Plymouth Rock
In this edition of JG Trendtworth, Jack and Miles discuss Captain America: New World Order, Trump in D.C., the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the new 'The Little Mermaid' teaser, King Charles getting angry at a pen tray, and how dumb Plymouth Rock actually looks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 11min
Queen Takes, The Text Bubble Wars Are Upon Us 09.12.22
In episode 1328, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, poet, and host of In Your Hands, Lizzy Cooperman, to discuss… The Queen’s Death Has EVERYONE Talking, The War Over GREEN BUBBLES vs BLUE BUBBLES Is Reaching It’s Propaganda Phase and more! The Queen’s Death Has EVERYONE Talking Former Colonies of Elizabeth II Want Their $400 Million Diamond Back From the Crown Jewels How Britain stole $45 trillion from India The War Over GREEN BUBBLES vs BLUE BUBBLES Is Reaching It’s Propaganda Phase Why Apple’s iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble LISTEN: Strange Breathin' by GystereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2022 • 1h 10min
Weekly Zeitgeist 242 (Best of 9/5/22-9/9/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 253 (9/5\22-9/9/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2022 • 27min
Make Middle Earth Great Again 9/9: King Charles III, Emmys, Polio, Dr. Oz, Jeff German, NY Fashion Week
In this edition of Make Middle Earth Great Again, Jack and super producer Becca discuss King Charles III, the Emmy Awards, NYC's polio outbreak, Dr. Oz being a POS, police arresting a Clark County official in Jeff German's assassination. and New York Fashion Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2022 • 1h 2min
New LoTR Not Racist Enough? Trump’s Nazi Graceland 09.09.22
In episode 1327 Jack and Miles are joined by writer, producer, and co-host of Yo, Is This Racist? Andrew Ti, to discuss… UPS Workers Are Ready To Strike, So Is The Media…, Everything We Know About Trump’s Presidential Library (Which Somehow Involves Vanilla Ice), Lord of the Rings Has Always Had Shitty Fans and more! The Trump Presidential Library Is Online — And It’s Not What You’d Think George W. Bush library dedication: Exhibits include 9/11, war, Katrina At Bush Library, A Chance To Be The Decider-In-Chief Trump’s unusually lawyerly response to allegations of destroying documents Inside Trump’s war on the National Archives Trump Is Fantasizing About a $2 Billion Presidential Library and Museum in Florida: WaPo Staten Island pitched as location for Trump’s presidential library Trump Keeps History at Bay by Putting Off Presidential Library Staring down the trolls: What's really behind the battle over The Rings Of Power? Dear Tolkien Fans: Black People Exist Was Tolkien really racist? The 46 Seconds When Non-White Actors Speak In 'Lord Of The Rings' In Middle Earth, Must All Hobbits Be White? LISTEN: She's Gone by Bob MarleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2022 • 23min
The Queen Is Trend 9/8: Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, 61%, Steve Bannon, Quiet Firing, Pinocchio, Podcast Movement
In this edition The Queen Is Trend; Long Live The King, Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, England getting a new king, Prince Charles getting a promotion, 61% of Republicans down for Trump (even if he's indicted), Steve Bannon turning himself in, employers clapping back with "quiet firing", the new Pinocchio film, and a Podcast Movement update!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 7min
Dr. Oz LITERALLY Stinks, Long Standing Ovation = Bad Movie? 09.08.22
In episode 1326, Jack and Miles are joined by writers, artists, and hosts of Baby Genius, Emily Heller and Lisa Hanawalt to discuss… Let’s check in with the Land of OZ, How Human Behavior Explains Crazy-Long Standing Ovations and more! Let’s check in with the Land of OZ Oz seeks to win over the MAGA faithful Clap Watch: Colin Farrell and The Banshees of Inisherin now lead with 13-minute standing ovation Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde Keep Their Distance During 4-Minute Venice Standing Ovation for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ White Noise tragically opens in Venice to "a tepid 150-second standing ovation" The Longest Standing Ovations at Cannes, From 'Elvis' to 'Bowling for Columbine' From ‘Elvis’ to ‘Inglourious Basterds,’ These Are the Longest Cannes Standing Ovations of All Time When the Applause Just Won’t End LISTEN: Mindgames by GanzoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2022 • 41min
Rise of the NBA with Pete Croatto
Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by NBA Historian and author Pete Croatto for this week's episode. No better guest to have join the conversation during the league's Best of NBA Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


