

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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Jun 5, 2024 • 59min
Letterboxd VS Catholicism, To Wash Or Not To Wash? 06.05.24
In episode 1687, Jack and Miles are joined by stand-up comedian, co-host of All Fantasy Everything, and author of T-Shirt Swim Club, Ian Karmel, to discuss… Jason Kelce And The Male Fear To Fully Wash Yourself and more! Jason Kelce And The Male Fear To Fully Wash Yourself LISTEN: Work It (Soulwax Remix) by Marie DavidsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2024 • 27min
New Male Birth ConTrend 6/4: Trump Conviction, Biden Border, Male Contraception Gel, Epoch Times, Splash Mountain, Robert Downey Jr./Ironman
In this edition of New Male Birth ConTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's conviction: helping or hurting?, Biden shutting down the US/Mexico border in a bid to appeal to imaginary voters, a new male contraception gel (that men will be too afraid to use), the Epoch Times CFO getting charged with money laudering, the new less-racist Splash Mountain: Tiana's Bayou Adventure, RDJ "surprisingly open-minded" to being Iron Man again and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
More Natural Gas = More Natural Disasters? 06.04.24
Carlyle Calhoun and Halle Parker from Sea Change join to discuss the deceptive nature of natural gas, the uninsurability of climate disasters, the impacts of greenwashing, and hopeful solutions for a sustainable future.

Jun 3, 2024 • 47min
M&M's Math Isn't Mathing 6/3: Trump, M&M's Milk Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, Chipotle, Alex Jones
In this edition of M&M's Math Isn't Mathing, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Trump's first weekend as a convicted felon, M&M's baffling new pumpkin pie flavor coming WAY too early, TikTok's Chipotle hack: film the workers to get larger portions?, Alex Jones giving us a stunning performance on Info Wars and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2024 • 58min
Weekly Zeitgeist 323 (Best of 5/27/24-5/31/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 340 (5/27/24-5/31/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2024 • 1h 5min
New Cult Just Dropped, Alito Blames Wife For EVERYTHING? 05.31.24
In episode 1685, Jack and Miles are joined by actor, writer, and co-host of Go Fact Yourself, J. Keith Van Straaten, to discuss… Trump Dropped The N-Word While Making The Apprentice--Producer Claims, Alito Won’t Recuse From Sh*t... Blames Wife For EVERYTHING, Why Are We So Obsessed With Cult Documentaries? And more! Trump Dropped The N-Word While Making The Apprentice--Producer Claims The Donald Trump I Saw on The Apprentice Former Apprentice Producer Claims Trump Said ‘Would America Buy A N***** Winning?’ — And It’s On Tape Alito Won’t Recuse From Sh*t... Blames Wife For EVERYTHING Why Are We So Obsessed With Cult Documentaries? The Insane True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult’ Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult | Official Trailer | Netflix Why Are We Suddenly All Obsessed With Cults? Why Are Young People So Obsessed With Cults? “Why are we so obsessed with cults?” Professor Poulomi Saha’s Homecoming lecture explores a pop culture phenomenon Why we're so obsessed with cults LISTEN: 1968 by Jairus MozeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2024 • 32min
Democracy Thighs In The Plumpness 5/30: Trump Guilty, Marvel's Wolverine F*ckbucket, WSJ Private Equity, MLB vs. Negro League, Cracked.com Slasher Movie Mask
In this edition of Democracy Thighs In The Plumpness, Jack and Miles discuss Trump becoming the first president to also be a convicted felon, Marvel's new and very fuckable popcorn bucket, WSJ's article about prIvate equity and the healthcare industry, the MLB integrating Negro League stats into their database, Cracked.com still inspiring people all these years later and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2024 • 46min
MJGMB #115: Finals Talk and Rest vs Rust with Warren Shaw
The guys were joined by podcaster and co-owner of 19 Media Group Warren Shaw on the latest episode. They discussed the Celtics and potential matchup thoughts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
Billionaire Sub Disaster: THE SEQUEL, RFK Jr = Civil War Historian 05.30.24
Guest Alex Steed joins to discuss Billionaire Sub Tragedy 2, North West's role criticisms, and the world's first airline for dogs. They dive into the lavish dog airline service, ethical debates on celebrity kids, and political figure's controversial views. Unveiling distorted narratives about historical figures and exploring partner dynamics and luxury dog transportation services.

May 29, 2024 • 22min
ZEITRIZI 5/29: North Korean Poop Balloons, Trump Trial, Gaza Pier, Peanut Allergies
In this edition of ZEITRIZI, Jack and Miles discuss North Korean poop balloons, a Trump hush money trial update, Biden's Gaza pier breaking immediately, new research into the prevalence of peanut allergies and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.