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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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Aug 14, 2024 • 40min
MJGMB #126: All Gold Everything with Jabari Davis
Jack was joined by Producer Jabari and the duo discussed Team USA Men's Basketball's win over France in the Gold Medal game vs France and which players might remain on the squad in 2028 before transitioning to the ongoing 90s nostalgia conversation. Up this week: Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwight Howard!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2024 • 56min
Trump’s Weird Musk Interview, Streaming Wars Over? 08.14.24
In episode 1725, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by co-host of This Day In Esoteric Political History and producer of What Now? with Trevor Noah, Jody Avirgan, to discuss… Trump Musk Interview, Apple TV+ Tries To Stop Blowing Money and more! Trump Musk Interview Elon Musk's unanswered energy plea to Trump Trump Definitely Not Slurring Apple TV+ Tries To Stop Blowing Money Apple TV+ spending billions on content not many are watching LISTEN: The Traitor by Menahan Street BandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2024 • 22min
TrendPon Tim 8/13: JD Vance, Boeing Astronauts, A Post-Olympic Update, Coca-Cola X Oreos, The Creature From The Black Lagoon
In this edition of TrendPon Tim, Jack and special guest host Pallavi Gunalan discuss JD Vance in "drag", Boeing astronauts STILL being stuck in space (until 2025!?), a post-Olympics update, Oreo and Coca-Cola trying to kill us, the new 'Creature From The Black Lagoon' remake and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
More Like Suck-preme Court (Rhiannon Hamam is Back!) 08.13.24
In episode 1724, Jack and guest co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by co-host of Popular Cradle and 5-4 Pod, Rhiannon Hamam, to discuss… Trump Vs. United States, SCOTUS Helping Him Get Elected? And more! LISTEN: Strange Things by DoubleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2024 • 54min
My Trend Will Go On 8/12: The Olympics Closing Ceremonies, B-Girl Ray Gun, Trump Hacked, Kamala's "Fake" Support, Trump's Troubled Campaign
B-Girl Ray Gun, a phenomenal breakdancer known for her stunning performances, joins special guest host Pallavi Gunalan, who shares her lively weekend tales. They delve into the cringe-worthy moments of the Olympics closing ceremonies, critiquing the spectacle and authenticity. The conversation takes a sharp turn to dissect the implications of Trump's campaign being hacked and Kamala Harris's perceived 'fake' support, portraying the chaotic landscape of current American politics with humor and insight.

Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
Weekly Zeitgest 333 (Best of 8/5/24-8/9/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 350 (8/5/24-8/9/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
Tired Or Traumatized Trump? Movie Theater Debris Burrito 08.09.24
In episode 1723, Jack and Miles are joined by stand-up comedian behind the comedy special Daddy Long Legs, Blake Wexler, to discuss… Trump Getting Tired? Only Has JD Vance To Rely On…, Cotton Candy Burrito and more! Trump Getting Tired? Only Has JD Vance To Rely On… JD Vance Tries To Answer The Question: "Why would people in Wisconsin want to have a beer with you?" Cotton Candy Burrito LISTEN: Ruby On The Run by The Oracle SistersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 25min
It Trends With Us 8/8: 'It Ends With Us', Coca Cola Olympics, Fox & Tim Walz, Islamophobia, Trump Virtual Town Hall
In this edition of It Trends With Us, Jack and Miles discuss the new film 'It Ends With Us', Coca Cola being used by Olympics swimmers to keep from getting sick, Fox struggling to drag Tim Walz, Islamophobia having a bit of a moments on the Right, Trump's virtial townhall and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 56min
Vance Endorses Kamala? Seeing Ghosts On Eras Tour 08.08.24
In episode 1722, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Pop Mystery Pod, Tess Barker, to discuss… Trump Wishes He Was Still Running Against Biden So Much That He Is Now Producing Fan Fiction, The Insults Just Get Better…, GOP Also Hallucinating The Ghost Of Kamala In Taylor Swift IG Posts…, Charlie Kirk Telling Parents to Cut Off Tuition For Kids Who Vote for Harris / Walz and more! Trump Wishes He Was Still Running Against Biden So Much That He Is Now Producing Fan Fiction While The Good Times May Be Rolling... Republicans are SCHEMING The Insults Just Get Better… GOP Also Hallucinating The Ghost Of Kamala In Taylor Swift IG Posts… 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant' (Billy Joel) | Middle Aged Dad Jam Band feat "Weird Al" Yankovic LISTEN: Tristeza by Ol' Burger BeatsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2024 • 21min
Trendpole Water 8/7: RFK Jr., NYT/Undecided Voters, Beverly Hills Cop 4, Ricezempic & Tadpole Water
In this edition of Trendpole Water, Jack and Miles discuss more RFK weirdness, the NYT's obsession with undecided voters, the streaming ratings for Beverly Hills Cop 4, TikTok's latest weight-loss "hacks": tadpole water and rice-zempic and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.