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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 15, 2024 • 57min
Punting The Word of God, Literally 02.15.24
In episode 1625, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and author of Hello, Friends!, Dulcé Sloan, to discuss… Evangelicals Let Us Know How They Feel About THE WORD OF GOD Or Whatever and more! Evangelicals Let Us Know How They Feel About THE WORD OF GOD Or Whatever LISTEN: If You Don't Want My Love by Jalen NgondaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 23min
Your AI GirlTrend... 2/14: AI GF Spy, Kissing, Alejandro Mayorkas, Tom Suozzi
In this edition of Your AI GirlTrend…, Jack and Miles discuss your AI girlfriend spying on you, the advent of kissing, the House voting to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Tom Suozzi winning George Santos' old seat, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 33min
MJGMB #100: State of the Bucks and All Star Game Talk with Martenzie Johnson
The guys were pleased to be joined for their 100th episode by the Andscape writer and ESPN panelist Martenzie Johnson. The trio discussed his Bucks and what to expect come playoffs and all types of All Star Weekend excitement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 3min
The ‘Cats’ Of Superhero Movies, Biden On TikTok 02.14.24
In episode 1624, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by TV writer, comedian, performer, and producer, Joey Clift, to discuss… Jon Stewart’s Daily Show Return Angers Liberals, Biden’s TikTok Flip Flop, Biden Unleashes Dark Brandon Meme At Worst Possible Time, Madame Web Is The “Cats Of Superhero Movies” According To Reviews and more! Jon Stewart’s Daily Show Return Angers Liberals Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' Return Sparks Backlash From Viewers Biden’s TikTok Flip Flop Biden nets 67,000 TikTok followers in first day The Biden Campaign Is Officially Trolling on TikTok Now Nintendo: ‘Refrain from bringing politics’ into Animal Crossing game Inside the Biden campaign’s surprising influencer strategy Biden campaign decision to join TikTok raises national security concerns Sen. Tom Cotton faces backlash for repeatedly asking TikTok’s CEO about his citizenship The Biden Campaign Is Officially Trolling on TikTok Now Majority of Americans say TikTok is a threat to national security Why the proposed TikTok ban is more about politics than privacy, according to experts TikTok and you: Should you delete the app now? President Trump now has a profile on TikTok rival Triller Biden Unleashes Dark Brandon Meme At Worst Possible Time Rafah was Gaza’s last safe zone. The Israeli assault will lead to a humanitarian disaster there Israel kills dozens in Rafah strikes, frees two captives Madame Web Is The “Cats Of Superhero Movies” According To Reviews Dakota Johnson Just Can’t Be Bothered to Pretend Madame Web Is Good Where does the copypasta text about ‘researching spiders in the Amazon with my mom’ come from? Is Spider-Man spinoff Madame Web bad? Listen bud, it’s just radioactive crud You Know ‘Madame Web’ Is Bad When ‘Morbius’ Starts Trending Again There’s a Reason Sony’s Spider-Man Universe Is, Frankly, Bizarre LISTEN: Velvet Blue by Ray LozanoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2024 • 23min
Fat Trendsday 2/13: KFC, Taco Bell, Golden Bachelorette, Lloyd Austin, February Box Office
In this edition of Fat Trendsday, Jack and Bryan The Editor discuss KFC turning chicken into jewelery, Taco Bell's E3-style keynote, the new 'Golden Bachelorette' series, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin being back in the hospital, a "F*ck You, It's February" box office update, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
How To Rationally Prepare For The Apocalypse 02.13.24
In episode 1623, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff and Live Like The World Is Dying, Margaret Killjoy, to discuss… Overview - Why Do We Think We Can’t Help Each Other? The True Story of How Paramedics Were Invented, Don’t Think It’s All Going To Work Out Ok And That Somebody Else Is Going To Fix It For You and more! American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard LISTEN: Sal's Groove by Tanhai CollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 54min
Superb Owl Sundae 2/12: Super Bowl Ads, Trump, Biden, RFK Jr., Temu
In this edition of Superb Owl Sundae, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, what the ol' Prezzie Candies were up to over the weekend, the Super Bowl (and all those delicious ads!) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 2024 • 60min
Weekly Zeitgeist 308 (Best of 2/5/24-2/9/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 324 (2/5/24-2/9/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 59min
Biden = Haley Joel Osment In Sixth Sense, Moms For Liberty On Life Support? 02.09.24
In episode 1622, Jack and Miles are joined by TV producer and one of the hosts of Fixing Famous People, Chris DeRosa, to discuss… Some Nice News: Moms For Liberty Look Like They’re On The Ropes, Biden Keeps Speaking To The Dead, Bachelor Joey Graziadei Confuses Gypsy Rose Blanchard for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and more! Even Moms for Liberty Are Tired of Moms for Liberty Moms for Liberty faces new challenges and growing pushback over its conservative education agenda Biden Keeps Speaking To The Dead Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski and two staffers killed in car crash Biden asks whether deceased congresswoman is at White House event Bachelor Joey Graziadei Confuses Gypsy Rose Blanchard for Ruth Bader Ginsburg LISTEN: Bumpin' On Haters by Always ProperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 27min
Avtrend Super Bowl Ticket Prices 2/8: Super Bowl Tickets, Usher, Trump's Ballot Eligibility, McDonald's, Airport Price Gouging & NYC Guardian Angels
In this edition of Trendz, Jack and Miles discuss... Super Bowl ticket prices, whether Usher has enough hits for the halftime show, the Supreme Court seems poised to restore Trump’s ballot eligibility, McDonald’s prices are too high and the right is blaming Joe Biden, airport price gouging, and a viral video of Guardian Angels members attacking a random heckler (who they falsely accuse of being a shoplifting migrant) on the streets of NYC during a live Sean Hannity interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


