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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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Feb 29, 2024 • 27min
Advanced Kate MiddleTrend Theory 2/29: US Ice Cream, Kate Middleton, 'Chaotic Incident', Washed Millenial Names, GameScent
In this edition of Advanced Kate MiddleTrend Theory, Jack and Miles discuss America's favorite ice creams, the wild Kate Middleton "disappearance" theories sweeping the internet, CNN's continued journalistic malpractice and obfuscation of facts, the washed names of millenials, Smell-O-Vision for gamers and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 29, 2024 • 60min
The Leap Day Scam, Trump Owes Like … A Lot 02.29.24
In episode 1633, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… Trump’s Debts Are Like…A Lot, Leap Day Is Surprisingly Controversial and more! Trump’s Debts Are Like…A Lot Trump Has a Hilarious New Excuse for Why He Can’t Put Up Bond Leap Day deals from Wendy’s, Krispy Kreme and more Why do we leap day? We remind you (so you can forget for another 4 years) Julian/Gregorian Calendars Killing the leap year is the only way to fix our broken calendar What would happen without a leap day? More than you might think This year’s Leap Day on February 29 could be the last if this petition works Earn a fixed salary? You might be working for free tomorrow Professors say a new calendar would eliminate leap years and save you over $500 a year Leap second to be finally scrapped after decades of disruption In A Leap Year Should We Replace Leap Seconds With Leap Minutes? LISTEN: Mahal (Live) by Glass BeamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2024 • 21min
The Rebecca FergusTrend Manhunt 2/28: Michigan Primary, Mitch McConnell, Wendy's Surge Pricing, Rebecca Ferguson
In this edition of The Rebecca FergusTrend Manhunt, Jack and Miles discuss the Michigan Primary results (and how things aren't looking good for Biden), Mitch McConnell stepping down as Senate leader, an update on Wendy's surge pricing, the internet's Rebecca Ferguson manhunt and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2024 • 39min
MJGMB #102: State of the Knicks and More with Dan Favale
Miles and Jack were very pleased to be joined by Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale on today’s episode! The trio discussed Dan’s Knicks, Jalen Brunson as an MVP candidate, the dominance of the Celtics and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
Wooly Wongko’s Exarserdray Candy Place, Hate Speech SOUNDS Dumb Because It IS Dumb 02.28.24
In episode 1632, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of JortsCenter, Will Poole (Kristi Yamaguccimane) & Josh Robbins, to discuss… Libs Of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik is NOT Smart... Just Violently Hateful, Willy Wonka ‘Experience’ Just An AI BS Bait And Switch… And more! Glasgow Willy Wonka experience called a ‘farce’ as tickets refunded Follow Josh's Band @LateBloomerNC Check Out The Spinning Out Podcast! LISTEN: Changing Light but IronsidesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 26min
BacTrendnator Surge Pricing 2/27: Wendy's Surge Pricing, AI Biden Robocall, De-paving, Seth Meyers/Biden
In this edition of BacTrendnator Surge Pricing, Jack and Miles discuss Wendy's introducing 'surge pricing', an update on the AI Biden robocall, the de-paving trend sweeping the world, Biden's ice cream outing with Seth Meyers and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 12min
Resist The Urge To Be Impressed By A.I. 02.27.24
In episode 1631, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000, Dr. Emily M. Bender & Dr. Alex Hanna, to discuss… Limited And General Artificial Intelligence, The Distinction Between 'Hallucinating' And Failing At Its Goal, How Widespread The BS Is and more! LISTEN: A Dream Goes On Forever by VegynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2024 • 40min
Jack And The Fontanelles 2/26: CPAC, AT&T Outage, KFC, Aaron Bushnell Protest, SAG Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards
Jack and Miles discuss CPAC hosting a conference for white supremacists, the AT&T outage, KFC's Fried Chicken Pizza, Aaron Bushnell's protest, and the protest at the Film Independent Spirit Awards

Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
Weekly Zeitgeist 310 (Best of 2/19/24-2/23/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 327 (2/19/24-2/23/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2024 • 58min
What We Mean When We Say TOO OLD, Good News for Dry Cities 02.23.24
In episode 1630, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian behind the comedy special Spiritually Filthy, Mort Burke, to discuss… Maybe We Need To Reframe The BIDEN IS OLD Conversation, Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be and more! Joe Biden Is Picking Cars Over the Planet Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy A City Can Be Mark Zuckerberg Awkwardly Hanging With Volkanovski’s Corner LISTEN: Numb by Andy StottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


