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 7, 2022 • 22min
The WeekTrnd 9/7: The Weeknd, Gavin Newsom, iPhone 14, Top Jobs, Tuchel, Oathkeepers, Nuclear Secrets
In this edition of The WeekTrnd, Jack and Miles discuss the Weeknd cancelling his sold out L.A. show, Gavin Newsom's "AC double standard", the new iPhone 14, the 10 most in demand WFH jobs, Chelsea sacking Thomas Tuchel, the leaked Oathkeepers members list, and more info on Trump's nuclear documents!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 4min
AI = The Death Of Essays? GOP’s Non-Platform 09.07.22
In episode 1325, Jack and Miles are joined by creative and political activist Rafael Shimunov, to discuss… (Disgruntled Professor) These f**kers Are Using AI To Write Essays Now, Republicans Aren’t Even Sure What To Campaign On Anymore…, Fast Food Bowls Aren’t Going Anywhere and more! (Disgruntled Professor) These f**kers Are Using AI To Write Essays Now Fast Food Bowls Aren’t Going Anywhere Papa Johns Is Being Mocked For Creating Something Called The ‘Papa Bowl’ To Offset ‘Pizza Fatigue’ Pizza Power Report 2022: Get Ready for the Robots Papa Johns’ new pizza bowls are bad execution of a bad idea Subway’s New Protein Bowls Are Basically Piles of Cold Cuts The Real Reason You Should Never Order KFC's Famous Bowl LISTEN: Needs Deodorant by Mono/PolySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2022 • 22min
Trendford and Son 9/6: Special Master, Jerry Seinfeld, Jake Paul, Kim K, Joni Ernst, 14th Amendment
In this edition of Trendford and Son, Jack and Miles discuss whatever the hell a "special master" is, Jerry Seinfeld modelling in Kith's fall campaign, Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva, Kim K's new spread in Interview Magazine, Joni Ernst's fentanyl fears, and Commissioner Couy Griffin getting disqualified from holding public office for violating the 14th amendment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 15min
Biden's Cop Cash Giveaway 09.06.22
In episode 1324, Jack and Miles are joined by public defender, writer, and commentator Olayemi Olurin, to discuss… The Safer American Plan -> Media Regurgitates Talking Point That More Cops = Safety, America's Skewed Perception of Our Justice System and more! The Safer American Plan -> Media Regurgitates Talking Point That More Cops = Safety Alec Karakatsanis Thread on NPR Disinformation Shootings spiked during the pandemic. The spike now looks like a 'new normal' Saying Goodbye to Law & Order LISTEN: All Day Swimming by Ivy LabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 4, 2022 • 1h 12min
Weekly Zeitgeist 241 (Best of 8/29/22-9/2/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 252 (8/29/22-9/2/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2022 • 22min
You Can't Hide Your Lying Zeits 9/2: Edit Button, Pedo Hitler, $3 Movie Tickets, Third Pole, Truth Social, The Crown
In this edition of You Can't Hide Your Lying Zeits, Jack and Miles discuss the edit button coming to Twitter, Joe Biden=Pedo Hitler?, $3 movie tickets for National Cinema Day, the "Third Pole" in Pakistan, Google Play vs. Truth Social, and the upcoming season of 'The Crown'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 17min
The Rehearsal Discussion, Trump Dry Snitching On Self 09.02.22
In episode 1323, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, comedian, legendary podcaster, and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Jamie Loftus, to discuss… Now Trump is Dry Snitching On Himself On Payless Twitter, Anna's Streaming Corner: The Rehearsal and more! WATCH: 31 Day Intimacy Challenge Video LISTEN: Cips Kola Kilit by Altın GünSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2022 • 24min
Trendsperado 9/1: Anna's Streaming Corner, NBA, Stacey Dash, Mississippi, Lukoil, Mary Peltola
In this edition of Trendsperado, Jack and Miles are joined by Anna Hossnieh for a special "Anna's Streaming Corner" and then they discuss NBA news, Stacey Dash "clueless" that DMX died, Mississippi pledging to tax Biden's student debt money, a Russian oil exec dying under mysterious (defenestrate-y) circumstances, and Sarah Palin losing Alaska's special election to Mary Peltola!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2022 • 35min
NBA Defense Week with Steve Jones Jr.
Miles and Jack had another legend in the building as they were joined by former assistant coach for the Nets and current Basketball News analyst, Steve Jones Jr. for the NBA’s official Defense Week episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 1min
Avatar 2’s Profound Cowardice, MoviePass Back In Black 09.01.22
In episode 1322, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, and co-host of Round Ball Rock, Sean Keane to discuss… MAGA SweatFest...Media Outlets Are Picking Sides, Avatar Has Officially Ditched The Papyrus Font, MoviePass Is Back From The Dead (But May Just Die Again) and more! Avatar Has Officially Ditched The Papyrus Font Papyrus font creator reacts to viral "Avatar" skit from "Saturday Night Live" MoviePass Is Back From The Dead (But May Just Die Again) MoviePass to relaunch in fall with a waitlist, after shutting down in 2019: ‘Space is limited’ MoviePass will return on September 5th with plans starting at around $10 per month Brutal Startup Is Using Eye Tracking to Force You to Watch Ads WATCH: Giant Slide Music Video LISTEN: La Verdolaga by P18See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
