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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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Nov 6, 2024 • 51min
MJGMB #138: The Results Are In with Josh Gondelman
The guys were pleased to be joined by comedian, writer, producer extraordinaire Josh Gondelman for today's episode. The trio broke down the fast starts of the Celtics, Cavs and Thunder before circling the league with news and notes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
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.

Nov 5, 2024 • 21min
ElecTrend AnxZeitity 11/5: People's Sexiest Man, Grammy's, 2024 Election, Tucker Carlson, Rudy Giuliani, Election Cannabis
In this edition of ElecTrend AnxZeitity, Jack and Miles discuss People's Sexiest Man nominees, the upcoming Grammy noms, Tucker Carlson's appearance on Steve Bannon's podcast, Rudy Giuliani & Melania Trump at the polls, people turning to cannabis to cope with the election, some election news and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 9min
It’s ELECTION DAY?! Trump Finishes…NOT Strong 11.05.24
In episode 1770, Jack and Miles are joined by improviser, writer, co-host of Rebrand, and comedian with the new comedy special Spiritually Filthy, Mort Burke, to discuss… Trump Finishing Strong…, Trump Staffers Playing The Blame Game? Let’s Not Forget The F**kery Tho Either…, I Can’t Even With This Squirrel BS, Tucker Carlson Says He Was Attacked In Bed At Night By A Demon and more! Inside the Ruthless, Restless Final Days of Trump’s Campaign Texas tells U.S. Justice Department that federal election monitors aren’t allowed in polling places On Telegram, a Violent Preview of What May Unfold on Election Day and After Social media users weigh in on Peanut the Squirrel being euthanized: 'This can’t be real' New York couple blames jealousy for pet squirrel Peanut’s seizure and euthanization by DEC Man who took in Peanut, the orphaned squirrel, says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet Is it legal to have a pet squirrel? Beloved Peanut the squirrel euthanized in New York ‘President Donald Trump will save…’: Elon Musk hits out at Biden govt post celebrity squirrel Peanut’s euthanasia Trump 'fired up' about euthanasia of Peanut the squirrel Pregnant Texas teen died after three ER visits due to impact of abortion ban Tucker Carlson Says He Was Attacked In Bed At Bight By A Demon LISTEN: Luv (Sic) feat. Shing02 by NujabesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2024 • 49min
EtTrendgermentum 11/4: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, SNL, Election Day, Ettingermentum, Julia Roberts, Quincy Jones
In this edition of EtTrendgermentum, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Kamala's surprise SNL appearance, all the last-minute polling and election news, Trump being disappointed in Julia Roberts, the passing of the legendary Quincy Jones and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 2024 • 51min
Weekly Zeitgeist 345 (Best of 10/28/24-11/1/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 362 (10/28/24-11/1/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
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.

Oct 31, 2024 • 24min
Jack-O-Trendern 10/31: World Series, Halloween, Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, RFK Jr.
In this edition of Jack-O-Trendern, Jack and Miles discuss the Dodgers beating the Yankees in the World Series, companies giving out free stuff for election day, Martha Stewart being mad at Netflix over their 'Martha' doc, Donald Trump's garbage truck photo op and his desire to let RFK Jr. "go wild on medicines" and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2024 • 49min
MJGMB #137: Early Season Overreactions with Aaron Edwards
The guys were pleased to be joined by comedian Aaron Edwards for today's conversation. Miles, Jack and Aaron discussed some of the fast starts, disappointing developments and plenty of action from around the league!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 6min
wE aRe OfFeNdEd! Haunted Housing Crisis 10.31.24
In episode 1768, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Jordan, Jesse, Go! and author of Youth Group, Jordan Morris, to discuss… MAGA Now Wants Their Turn To Be ‘Offended', Supreme Court Allows Voter Purge In Virginia, Yankee Fan Has Dumbest Possible Explanation For Grabbing Mookie Betts, The (Haunted) Housing Crisis and more! Biden's "Garbage" Video Trump: "Every time I go outside I see somebody from Puerto Rico. They give me a hug and a kiss." Trump’s Shock Comic Was Set to Call Harris a ‘C*nt’ Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before Supreme Court Allows Voter Purge In Virginia Yankee Fan Has Dumbest Possible Explanation For Grabbing Mookie Betts Yankees fan pulls ball out of Mookie Betts' glove in World Series Game 4 Yankees Fans Who Interfered with Mookie Betts Banned from MLB World Series Game 5 The Yankees fans who grabbed Mookie Betts need a lifetime ban Yankee Stadium fans ejected for prying ball from Mookie Betts' glove The (Haunted) Housing Crisis Majorities of Americans believe in ghosts, aliens, the devil: Survey Ghostbusters: A psychologist explains why we believe in the paranormal Phones Ringing (Eerily?) For Nyack Spook Home Sneak Peek At Legally Haunted Lower Hudson Valley Home House isn’t selling? Blame the ghosts. Your dream home might be haunted — and in these states, sellers don’t have to tell you There’s a New Home Exorcism Service for Sellers Who Suspect Their House Is Haunted Psychic Realtor Larry Millennials Most Likely to Purchase a Haunted Home for Something Extra The One Reason Millennials Are More Likely to Buy Haunted Houses Gen Z Most Likely To Choose Haunted Living It’s coming from inside the house How Hollywood weaponizes America’s housing anxiety through haunted house films LISTEN: Mary Jane by Orion SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.