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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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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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Episodes

Weekly Zeitgeist 266 (Best of 3/13/23-3/17/23)

3/19/2023
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 266 (3/13/23-3/17/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:04

Better Late Than Trender 3/17: Lance Reddick, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alex Murdaugh, Shazam 2, John Wick 4, St. Patrick's Day, March Madness

3/17/2023
In this edition of Better Late Than Trender, Jack and super producer Justin discuss the tragic passing of Lance Reddick, Gwyneth Paltrow's intermittent fasting fiasco, more murder investigation for Murdaugh, the reviews for 'Shazam 2' & 'John Wick 4', St. Patrick's Day horror stories, and March Madness kicking off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:17

Dumbest Timeline: Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding, NTFs, etc. 03.17.23

3/17/2023
In episode 1443, Jack and guest co-host Ben Bowlin are joined by host of There Are No Girls on the Internet, Bridget Todd, to discuss… Shockingly, The Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding Sucked, The Tiger King is Running For President From Jail, Hate Sesame Street NFTs? Blame The GOP and more! Shockingly, The Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding SuckedThe Tiger King is Running For President From JailJoe Exotic Wants to be the Next Criminal PresidentJoe Exotic wants Liz Cheney as his 2024 running mate, urges...

Duration:01:02:04

Never Gonna Trend You Up, Never Gonna Zeit You Down 3/16: Girls, Chupa, Peeps, Christina Ricci, Meg White

3/16/2023
In this edition of Never Gonna Trend You Up, Jack and writer JM McNab discuss the youth rewatching 'Girls', the trailer for the new Netflix movie 'Chupa', new Peeps flavors, Christina Ricci's 'The View' appearance, and whether or not Meg White was a good drummer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:05

Rom-Com Economics, Evil Bank Fail 03.16.23

3/16/2023
In episode 1442, Jack and guest co-host Alex Schmidt are joined by host of How To Citizen, Baratunde Thruston, to discuss... Credit Suisse Shares Plunge (Because They’re Evil), Netflix’s $150 Million Rom-Com Is Canceled and more! Credit Suisse Shares Plunge (Because They’re Evil)Swiss Regulators to Provide Liquidity to Credit SuisseSwiss central bank ready for Credit Suisse supportTroubles at Credit Suisse prompt broader market selloffCredit Suisse axes top bosses’ bonuses after biggest...

Duration:01:04:07

MJGMB #51: State of the Sixers and more with Blake Wexler

3/16/2023
Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by podcaster and comedian extraordinaire Blake Wexler for the latest episode. Beyond discussing the potential for this to be Philly's year, the trio also dove into Giannis being the best player in the world regardless of the eventual MVP voting and the Kings making postseason noise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:09

Trend Lasso: SeasTrend Three 3/15: Hailey Bieber, Nike, Blackberry, Aaron Rodgers, Safe Room, Tom Cruise

3/15/2023
In this edition of Trend Lasso SeasTrend Three, Jack, super producer Becca and writer JM McNab discuss the Hailey Bieber/Selena Gomez drama, Nike's 'Ted Lasso' merch, the trailer for the 'Blackberry' movie, Aaron Rodgers preparing to move to the Jets, mass shooting safe rooms... in schools, and the REAL reason Tom Cruise skipped the Oscars! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:32

Shoplifting Wave Still B.S., Lunchables Replacing Lunch Ladies? 03.15.23

3/15/2023
In episode 1441, Jack and guest co-host Alex Schmidt, are joined by writer and interdisciplinary artist, Denise "The Vamp Deville" Zubizarreta, to discuss… Shoplifting Panic Update: Still Bullsh*t, Lunchables To Be A Part of School Lunches? And more! Artists Discuss How Psychedelics Influence Their WorkShoplifting Panic Update: Still Bullsh*tBS Shoplifting Theory (A Thread)Lunchables To Be A Part of School Lunches? Find more work from Denise here! LISTEN: Fuzz Jam by The Lazy Eyes See...

Duration:01:00:24

Trends! How Many Of Them Are There? 6! 3/14: Law Roach, Scream VI, Ranch Ice Cream, The Little Mermaid, Google

3/14/2023
In this edition of Trends! How Many Of Them Are There? 6!, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the retirement of Law Roach, Scream VI, Ranch Ice Cream, the newer, darker 'The Little Mermaid' trailer, and Google's (rushed) Bard integrations, and Jack finally trying ChatGPT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:03

In Memoriam Controversy, Biden Backtracks 03.14.23

3/14/2023
In episode 1440, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by actor, comedian, and host of Live To Tape, Johnny Pemberton, to discuss… Biden Might Bring Back “Inhumane” Policy Of Detaining Migrant Families, Biden Approves Massive Alaskan Oil Drilling Project, The Oscars’ In Memoriam Segment F**ked Up Yet Again, Joe Rogan Opened His Anti-Woke Comedy Club, The Mandalorian Returns... This Time With No Gina Carano and more! Biden Might Bring Back “Inhumane” Policy Of Detaining Migrant...

Duration:01:02:36

Saturday Zeit Fever 3/13: Oscars, Silicon Valley Bank, Buffalo Wild Wings

3/13/2023
In this edition of Saturday Zeit Fever, Jack and writer JM McNab discuss notable moments from the 2023 Oscars, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and the Buffalo Wild Wings lawsuit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:52

No Car Sundays, Girl Scout Cookie SNAFU 03.13.23

3/13/2023
In episode 1439, Jack and guest co-host Chris Crofton are joined by stand-up comedian, Blair Socci, to discuss… How to Unf**k Your City and Country - Design For People Not Cars, Girl Scout Cookies Are in Short Supply... And Also Evil and more! How to Unf**k Your City and Country - Design For People Not Cars (Twitter Thread)Girl Scout Cookies Are in Short Supply... And Also EvilChild Labor in Palm Oil Industry Tied to Girl Scout CookiesThere’s a big Girl Scout cookie shortage, and the group...

Duration:01:09:18

Weekly Zeitgeist 265 (Best of 3/6/23-3/10/23)

3/12/2023
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 265 (3/6/23-3/10/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:29

Trend Gary Trend Ross 3/10: Silicon Valley Bank, Jenna Ortega, The Oscars, BBC

3/10/2023
In this edition of Trend Gary Trend Ross, Jack and super producer Justin discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Jenna Ortega in 'Beetlejuice 2'?, The Oscars vs. The Last of Us, and the BBC censoring David Attenborough for being too woke? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:02

Musk Company Town, Daylight Savings War Redux 03.10.23

3/10/2023
In episode 1438, Jack and guest co-host super producer Becca Ramos are joined by hosts of Endless Thread, Amory Sivertson and Ben Brock Johnson, to discuss… Elon Musk Wants To Build A Utopian Company Town... What Could Go Wrong? The Most Divisive Political Issue in America: Daylight Savings Time, R.I.P. Chewing Gum and more! Elon Musk Wants To Build A Utopian Company Town... What Could Go Wrong?Elon Musk Is Planning a Texas Utopia—His Own TownResidents of Elon Musk’s ‘space city’ say he...

Duration:01:02:35

Magic Zeit: The Last Trend 3/9: The Challenge, Mitch McConnell, Tucker Carlson, Mexican Cartel, Flight 370, Oscars

3/9/2023
In this edition of Magic Zeit: The Last Trend, Jack and writer JM McNab discuss the first movie filmed in space "The Challenge", Mitch McConnell's concussion, Tucker Carlson wanting to invade Canada, an apology from a Mexican Cartel for the kidnapping of Americans, what ACTUALLY happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, and the incipient (and insipid) Oscars! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:55

SunnyD Now With Vodka, Teenage Mutant Ninja Panic 03.09.23

3/9/2023
In episode 1437, Jack and guest co-host Sara Sabzi are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss... Customer Rage And Revenge Hit a New 50 Year High, Joe Rogan Opened His Anti-Woke Comedy Club, SunnyD is Back... Now with Vodka--Zero F**ks, The Ninja Turtles Are Back in the Culture Wars and more! Customer Rage And Revenge Hit a New 50 Year HighJoe Rogan Opened His Anti-Woke Comedy ClubJoe Rogan Addresses Carlos...

Duration:01:05:26

NY BACK and Playoff Talk with Jared Greenberg

3/9/2023
Jack and Producer Jabari were joined by NBA TV and TNT's sideline reporter Jared Greenberg on the latest episode. They discussed the blazing-hot Knicks, Mikal Bridges and other potential breakout candidates and the playoff races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:39

Trendernational Women's Day 3/8

3/8/2023
In this very special International Women's Day episode, super producers Anna and Becca discuss Wednesday Addams, Magic Mike, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:08

Creed III Saves Movies? Republicans Don’t Care About Kids 03.07.23

3/7/2023
In episode 1436, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and host of the live stand-up show Salty AF, Holly Brown, to discuss… Republicans Just Love Child Labor, Daily Wire Host Calls For Genocide of Trans People at CPAC, Creed III Sure Made a Whole Lot of Money - Are We Back to Normal At The Box Office? And more! Republicans Just Love Child LaborArkansas meat processor plants busted for child labor violations amid national push to ease child labor rulesDaily Wire Host...

Duration:01:00:22

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