

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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Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
'Madame Web' Oscar Snub?, How To Dispose Of A Sex-Bot Discretely 01.08.25
Andrew Ti, a witty producer and TV writer known for 'Yo, Is This Racist?', joins Joey Clift, a creative force from the Cowlitz Indian tribe and writer of 'Gone Native'. They dive into the absurdity of 'Madame Web' being snubbed for Best Picture and speculate on the rise of sex robots by 2025. The duo humorously critiques President Biden's age-related challenges and Hollywood’s wild product placements while leaving listeners chuckling at their quirky anecdotes about film and culture.

Jan 7, 2025 • 22min
Trend Square Ball Drop 1/07: The Windy Angel, Meta/MAGA, Popcorn Buckets, AI
In this edition of Trend Square Ball Drop, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss the new windy city: Los Angeles, Meta going full 'mask-off' MAGA, the weird popcorn bucket trend continuing with… whatever the hell you want to be a bucket (including Cinemark's BYOBucket event) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
MAGA Time Is Nigh, 2025 According To The Movies 01.07.25
In episode 1795, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… MAGA Time Is Nigh…Infighting Is Already Here Though, Trudeau Resigns, How Movies Envisioned 2025 and more! Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation Canada’s prime minister faces calls to resign. Here’s what could happen next How a tiff over tariffs exposed the Canadian government’s fragility Canceling the apocalypse? What can we learn from films set in 2025 Eight Classic (And Not-So-Classic) Sci-Fi Movies Set In 2025 LISTEN: Low Risk Offer by Ivy LabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 52min
Back At It ATrend 1/06: New Years Terror Attacks, Drones, Golden Globes, Jimmy Carter
Jack and Miles dive into their holiday experiences while tackling striking news topics. They humorously critique the chaotic Golden Globes and share insightful commentary on celebrity culture. Drones take center stage with awe-inspiring displays, but the conversation shifts to somber reflections on New Year's terror attacks. They also explore the complexities of the conservative movement amid immigration debates. The discussion is filled with candid humor, meaningful insights about personal growth, and a satirical take on modern entertainment.

Jan 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
Top 10 of 2024: #1 Chris Crofton’s Video Cart: Election Day Time Capsule 11.06.24
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners! Here is your #1 favorite episode of 2024: Chris Crofton’s Video Cart: Election Day Time Capsule 11.06.24 In episode 1771, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, musician, author of The Advice King Anthology, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… The Video Cart Presentation Chris Brought For The Class Today and more! U-Haul Parking Garage Disaster LISTEN: Inner Norm by Gut HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 2025 • 57min
Worst Predictions 2024
In this special episode, Jack and Miles are joined by super producers Anna Hossnieh, Bei Wang and Catherine Law to talk the best/worst predictions of 2024 and make a few of their own for the new year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
Top 10 of 2024: #2 ACAB Includes Candy Buybacks 11.01.24
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners! Up next, #2: ACAB Includes Candy Buybacks, MAGA Campaign Abductees? 11.01.24 In episode 1769, Jack and Miles are joined by writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, bestselling author, and co-host of Quick Question with Soren and Daniel, Daniel O'Brien, to discuss… MAGA Boys Wondering Where Their Bros Are At With The Voting, Well If You’re Worried About Turnout THANK GOD FOR ELON, How Trump Will Try to Steal the Election If He Loses, Dentists’ Halloween Candy Buyback Programs Are Somehow Way Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine and more! MAGA Boys Wondering Where Their Bros Are At With The Voting Well If You’re Worried About Turnout THANK GOD FOR ELON How Trump Will Try to Steal the Election If He Loses Good dental health and candy: The right choices for Halloween treats Dentists hold 17th annual candy buyback Cash For Halloween Candy? Dentists' Buyback Program Is Booming Halloween Candy Buyback 2024 FAQs The Halloween Candy Buy Back: A public relations grand slam! Halloween Buy Back Program We're Rebranding to Troopathon! Pro-Troop Charity Misleads Donors While Lining Political Consultants' Pockets Sal Russo: From establishment politics to the Tea Party Express Questions Linger about the Legitimacy and Purpose of “Move America Forward” Daniel's Recommendation: Follow Tina Friml! LISTEN: Nadja by Unknown Mortal OrchestraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 7min
Prestige Casting 2024
In this special episode, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh and Bryan The Editor to talk their favorite movies, TV shows, and the most pretigious casting of 2024!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2025 • 1h
Top 10 of 2024: #3 Alex Jones’ Onion Daddy 11.15.24
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners! Up next, #3: Alex Jones’ Onion Daddy, Bluesky > Twitter 11.15.24 In episode 1777, Jack and Miles are joined by stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Holy S**t, The Onion Just Bought Infowars, Bluesky Is Gaining Momentum, The Right Is Mad That Nobody Wants To Spend Thanksgiving With Them and more! Holy S**t, The Onion Just Bought Infowars Here’s Why I Decided To Buy ‘InfoWars’ Meet PatriotHole, the Onion's New Right-Wing-Skewering Mockery Machine Sick of X and Elon Musk? This App Might Be for You. Threads isn't for news and politics, says Instagram's boss The Joys and Perils of Leaving Elon Musk’s X for Bluesky The Right Is Mad That Nobody Wants To Spend Thanksgiving With Them Yale psychiatrist advises LGBTQ+ to avoid Trump-supporting relatives over the holidays NewsMax: Could you maybe just not talk politics at Thanksgiving?: Michele Tafoya | American Agenda The View Debates Cutting Off Trump-Voting Relatives -- Why Sunny Hostin & Whoopi Goldberg Are For It! Big-name libs advocate cutting off relatives who voted for Trump — and it’s downright un-American LISTEN: Trouble by Say She SheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2025 • 49min
MJGMB #146: The Best Of Rapid Fire 2024
In this special year-end episode, we've put together some of our favorite Rapid Fire moments of 2024!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.