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 4, 2024 • 23min
NakaTrendy Tower Holiday Party 12/4: Mattel/'Wicked', Montreal, Fluoride, 'Shop With A Cop', Chad Chronister
In this edition of NakaTrendy Tower Holiday Party, Jack and Miles discuss Mattel getting sued over 'Wicked' dolls, Montreal getting rid of fluoride in drinking water, the 'Shop with a Cop' program, Chad Chronister withdrawing as Trump's DEA pick and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 4, 2024 • 41min
MJGMB #142: Cleveland Still Rocks with Justin Rowan
The guys were pleased to be joined by The Chasedown Pod host Justin Rowan for today's episode. The trio discussed just how sustainable this Cavs start remains and why this year's squad looks so different before broadening the conversation to the Magic, Grizzlies, Bucks and others!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 8min
Mar-A-Lago Face?! Secretary Of Drunk 12.04.24
In episode 1786, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… Is Mar A Lago Face The New Master Race? This Pete Hegseth Article Is a F**kin Doooooozy, Jack in the Box Tests New Burrito Filled with Noodles and more! Is Mar A Lago Face The New Master Race? This Pete Hegseth Article Is a F**kin Doooooozy Jack in the Box Tests New Burrito Filled with Noodles LISTEN: I Just Can't Be Alone (with Billy Lemos) by Lexa GatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2024 • 19min
The Zeitmare Before Trendmas 12/3: Phones In School, Financial Success By Generation, Apple Airpods, South Korea
In this edition of The Zeitmare Before Trendmas, Jack and Miles discuss how these teens won't get off their dang phones, how much money each generation thinks means financial success, Apple's "new" feature for the AirPods Pro 2, South Korea briefly declaring martial law and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 3min
Brain Rot Is V Hot! Cheryl Hines You Absolute Monster 12.03.24
In episode 1785, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Zahra Noorbakhsh, to discuss… Blame Game Continues Among The Democrats…, “Brain Rot” Is Oxford’s Word Of The Year, Cheryl Hines Please F**k All The Way Off… and more! Blame Game Continues Among The Democrats… “Brain Rot” Is Oxford’s Word Of The Year ‘Very demure, very mindful’: why everyone’s jumping on the modesty bandwagon Celebrities make ‘manifest’ appear as 2024 word of the year ‘Goblin mode’: new Oxford word of the year speaks to the times Cheryl Hines Please F**k All The Way Off… LISTEN: 4 For 2 by Elephant TreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2, 2024 • 51min
A DeTrendber To Remember 12/2: Hunter Biden Pardoned, 'Moana 2', Kash Patel, FBI
In this edition of A DeTrendber To Remember, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter, 'Moana 2' crushing the box office, Trump appointing Kash Patel to run the FBI and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2024 • 1h 10min
Weekly Zeitgeist 349 (Best of 11/25/24-11/29/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 366 (11/25/24-11/29/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 16min
Get A Dog Up Ya Twittah! Get F****D Colonizers! 11.29.24
In episode 1784, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of The Worst Idea of All Time and Til Death Do Us Blart, Tim Batt, to discuss… Social Media Ban Joins Gun Buyback As Thing in Australia That Americans Can Just Watch Jealously, Dictionary.com Names ‘Demure’ As Its Word Of The Year For 2024 and more! Social Media Ban Joins Gun Buyback As Thing in Australia That Americans Can Just Watch Jealously Dictionary.com Names ‘Demure’ As Its Word Of The Year For 2024 LISTEN: peekaboo (feat. azchike) by Kendrick LamarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2024 • 24min
Trendsgiving 11/27: Trump's "Human Printer", NYT, DB Cooper, Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift, Trump Guitars
In this edition of Trendsgiving, Jack and Miles discuss Trump being mad at the NYT over outing Natalie Harp's love letters, two siblings claiming that their dad was DB Cooper, Ticketmaster's "No Stage View" tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour getting snatched up by scalpers, the maker of Trump guitars (?) getting sent a cease and desist order by Gibson and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2024 • 39min
MJGMB #141: Are The Celtics Simply Inevitable with Blake Wexler
Miles and Producer Jabari were honored to be joined by the hilarious comedian and friend of the show, Blake Wexler for today's episode! The trio discussed a lot of the action from across the league including the Knicks, Celtics, Sixers and Thunder. Blake's shows: December 5th: Philadelphia at Helium Comedy Club https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/277102 March 15: Los Angeles at The Ice House https://www.showclix.com/event/the-ice-house-Blake-Wexler-03-15-25-7-pm/listing Blake Wexler: “Daddy Long Legs” stand-up special on YouTube https://youtu.be/aEnGRBHbyw4?si=Q7j2624jkyVbwmQw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
