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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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English


Episodes

Fossil Fuels: The Cause of And Solution To All Of Earth’s Problems 12.06.23

12/6/2023
In episode 1592, Jack and Miles are joined by the producer of The Puzzler, Jody Avirgan, to discuss… COP28 Continues To Make A Mockery Of Our Climate Crisis, George Santos Is Now On Cameo Because Of Course He Is, Update on Private Equity - Renting Alone Is Too Expensive For Gen Z, Millennials, And Gen X, Bass Pro Shops: Worst Store In America? And more! COP28 Continues To Make A Mockery Of Our Climate CrisisIt’s Big Oil vs. Science at the U.N. Climate SummitGeorge Santos Is Now On Cameo Because Of Course He IsGeorge Santos Is on Cameo, Charging $200 a Pop for Birthday, Holiday, and “Gossip” VideosSen. John Fetterman trolls Bob Menendez with social media video recorded by George SantosJohn Fetterman paid George Santos $343 for a Cameo to troll Bob MenendezUpdate on Private Equity - Renting Alone Is Too Expensive For Gen Z, Millennials, And Gen XInvestors are purchasing more single-family homes than everWhy the Road Is Getting Even Rockier for First-Time Home BuyersBass Pro Shops: Worst Store In America?Garth Brooks Releasing New Album ‘Time Traveler’… Exclusively Through Bass Pro ShopsGoldman Sachs’ investment in a gun retailer puts it in an awkward positionBass Pro Shops Pulls Offensive Gun From ShelfWhy Have So Many Cities and Towns Given Away So Much Money to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's?Bass Pro Shops accused of discrimination, racial slursCities Still Subsidize Bass Pro Megastores Despite Questionable ReturnsGoldman Sachs finally gets comfortable with guns LISTEN: Calling My Name by Freya Roy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:09:39

Introducing: We the Unhoused

12/5/2023
Hi, The Daily Zeitgeist fans! Here's a preview of a new podcast, We the Unhoused — Created by Theo Henderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. The show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience that began while Theo was living on the streets of LA for over eight years. Listen here and subscribe to We the Unhoused on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:56

RockTrend Around The Xmas Tree(nd) 12/5: Brenda Lee, Kendall Roy Era, Most Hated Xmas Candies, GTA VI

12/5/2023
In this edition of RockTrend Around The Xmas Tree(nd), Jack and Miles discuss Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" hitting no.1 on the pop charts - 65 years after release, the Kendall Roy era being upon us, the most hated Christmas candies in America, and the new GTA 6 trailer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:52

Loneliness And How We Underrate Human Connection 12.05.23

12/5/2023
In episode 1591, Jack and Miles are joined by author of The Power of Conscious Connection, Talia Fox, to discuss… The Loneliness Epidemic and more! LISTEN: Black Pepper by Yoruba Singers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:46

The WeekTrend Update 12/04: George Santos, Oxford Word of the Year, Beyonce, UAW, Kiss

12/4/2023
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, George Santos' expulsion from Congress, the Oxford English Dictionary Word of the Year: Riz, Beyonce topping the box office, the UAW joining the call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and Kiss performing their final show (in physical form)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:51

Weekly Zeitgeist 301 (Best of 11/27/23-12/1/23)

12/3/2023
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 315 (11/27/23-12/1/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:53

Elon Musk King Cringin’, Hallmark Gets Horny? Sex Scene 12.01.23

12/1/2023
In episode 1590, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, journalist, activist, and host of The Bitchuation Room, Francesca Fiorentini, to discuss…King Cringin’ Retains His Crown, Lifetime Christmas Movies – Now With More F*cking and more! King Cringin’ Retains His CrownElon Fumbles His Anti-Union StanceElon Musk vows to wear Israeli 'dog tag' until all hostages are freed by HamasLifetime Christmas Movies – Now With More F*ckingJana Kramer stars in Lifetime’s first Christmas movie with a sex scene Get Your Tickets For The Live The Bitchuation Room Event @ SF Sketchfest 2024 Here!--SFSketchfest2024.sched.com/event/1VUtt Get Tickets To Trauma Response Here! LISTEN: Good Lies by Overmono See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:23

Is Henry KissTrender Dead? 11/30: Henry Kissinger, Julianna Margulies, George Santos, The Daily Wire, White House Christmas Tree

11/30/2023
In this edition of Is Henry KisTrender Dead?, Jack and Miles discuss the passing of one of the worst humans to have ever lived, Henry Kissinger, Julianna Margulies ripping her mask off (for Israel), George Santos still refusing to resign, The Daily Wire casting for a new animated series (with some curious names attached), and a brief history of the White House Christmas Trees! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:18

BEST Dating Advice on TikTok, Nicotine > Ayahuasca 11.30.23

11/30/2023
In episode 1589, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Beauty Translated, Carmen Laurent & Janie Danger, to discuss… TikTok Is Really Into Bad Outdated Advice On Relationships…, KFC Perfume Is Now A Thing and more! TikTok Is Really Into Bad Outdated Advice On Relationships…KFC Perfume Is Now A ThingSmells like fast food: KFC, Burger King and McDonald's bet on their fragranceThe Sweet Smell Of Success This Christmas Get Tickets To Trauma Response Here! LISTEN: Jane as a Bit by Janie Danger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:03

The Zeitzpinklers 11/29: Sitzpinklers, Fruit Loops, Golden Bachelor, Spotify Wrapped, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Wonka

11/29/2023
In this edition of The Zeitzpinklers, Jack and Miles discuss Sitzpinklers (men who sit when they pee), Fruit Loops being too woke nowrr, the Golden Bachelor hit pieces (TL;DR Gerry's a fuccboi), Spotify Wrapped 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene's new "book" , and the initial reviews for the new Wonka movie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:45

MJGMB #89: Surprising Starts and the State of the Jazz with Sarah Todd

11/29/2023
The guys were back in action this week and pleased to be joined by The Deseret News beat writer Sarah Todd on today's episode. The trio discussed the surprising starts of teams like the Timberwolves, Thunder and Orlando before transitioning into the state of the Utah Jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:02

WaPo = Waaaa Poor Men! Elon Doesn’t Understand The Office 11.29.23

11/29/2023
In episode 1588, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Is The WaPo Editorial Board Just A Bunch Of Incels? Elon’s Genius Plan To Save Twitter: Bring Back Pizzagate and more! Is The WaPo Editorial Board Just A Bunch Of Incels?Elon’s Genius Plan To Save Twitter: Bring Back PizzagateEx-ABC News journalist arrested and accused of possessing child pornography, federal authorities sayFabricated New York Post headline on ex-ABC journalist Get Tickets To Trauma Response Here! LISTEN: Gotta Come From Somewhere by Golf Alpha Bravo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:11

Trend Onto Your Butts! 11/28: Florida Reparations, Taylor Swift, Doritos Silencer, Plex

11/28/2023
In this edition of Trend Onto Your Butts!, Jack and Miles discuss Florida trying to preemptively ban reparations for the descendants of "certain individuals", Taylor Swift being a straight up demon worshipping witch, Doritos finding a way to integrate AI into chips, and Plex's controversial new sharing feature! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:53

Chris Crofton: Mob Ties 11.28.23

11/28/2023
In episode 1587, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and author of The Advice King Anthology, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Hall Just Got a Restraining Order Against Oates and more! Hall Just Got a Restraining Order Against Oates Check out This Is Nashville featuring Chris Crofton! AND listen to Best of Riding Shotgun: Music Makers & Nashville Confidential! LISTEN: Hizuru (Jazztronik Remix) by Excursions, Hizuru, Jazztronik See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:10:25

The 4-Day WeekTrend Update 11/27: Fox News, Goop, 25y/o Albums, Macy's Parade, Anna Indiana

11/27/2023
In this edition of The 4-Day WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss their respective Thanksgivings, Fox News really running out of stuff to get outraged about this holiday season, Goop's holiday gift guide, the top albums that came out 25 years ago, the brief interruption of the Macy's T-giving Day parade, the new song from "AI singer/songwriter" Anna Indiana and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:53

ThanksTrending 11/22: Biden "Ceasefire", Air Marshalls, Squid Game

11/22/2023
In this edition of ThanksTrending, Jack and Miles discuss Joe Biden brokering a "ceasefire" in Gaza, the shortage of air marshalls on US flights (and why that might be a good thing), and the Squid Game reality show and it's "incompetencies of scale"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:05

MJGMB #88: Rookie Watch and All-Things-NBA with Jarod Hector

11/22/2023
Jack and Producer Jabari were joined by True Hoop podcaster Jarod Hector on today’s episode. The trio discussed some of the top rookies in terms of expectations vs performance and plenty more in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:07

JFK Assassination Tourism, Nancy Kerrigan > Shakespeare? 11.22.23

11/22/2023
In episode 1586, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by hosts of Celebrity Book Club with Steven & Lily, Steven Phillips-Horst and Lily Marotta, to discuss… X Is Suing Media Matters For Pointing Out Their Obvious Nazi Problem, JFK Assination Tourism Is Kinda Weird and more! X Is Suing Media Matters For Pointing Out Their Obvious Nazi ProblemAs Musk endorses antisemitic conspiracy theory, X has been placing ads for Apple, Bravo, IBM, Oracle, and Xfinity next to pro-Nazi contentApple, Disney, other media companies pause advertising on X after Elon Musk boosted antisemitic tweet"PR stunt masquerading as a lawsuit": Experts slam Elon Musk's attack on Media Matters' reportingAndrew Tate said he'd give $1M a month to Elon Musk after major companies suspended their ad campaigns on X. It's not nearly enough to help him.JFK Assination Tourism Is Kinda WeirdWhere to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassinationWhat's With the 'JFK Was Here' Banners in Downtown?Mixing Tragedy With Art In Dallas; Book Depository Site Now Includes GalleryJFK: Dallas recalls its low pointPunches, Cussing, Threats: Tour Guides' Tasteful Treatment of JFK's DeathWhen I Visited The Site of JFK’s Assassination in Dallas, I Was Appalled By What I Saw Visitors DoingJFKCustom TOURS LISTEN: Blue Nile by Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:11

Macaroni Trend Cheese 11/21: Thanksgiving Turkey, Biden's Birthday, Media Literacy Courses, Elon vs. Media Matters, Enrique Iglesias, Bob Dylan

11/21/2023
In this edition of Macaroni Trend Cheese, Jack and Bryan the Editor discuss Thanksgiving turkey prices, Biden's 81st birthday, media literacy courses in schools, Elon Musk suing Media Matters for saying what they see (feat. Andrew Tate), Enrique Iglesias getting outed as a bad singer, and the Bob Dylan-core trend on TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:11

American Colonialism: A Shockingly Modern Story 11.21.23

11/21/2023
In episode 1585, Jack and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by Professor of Alaska Native Languages at the University of Alaska Southeast and host of The Tongue Unbroken, X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell, to discuss… Indigenous Languages: The State Of Them, The Impact Of Representation In Media On Marginalized Communities and more! LISTEN: The Slang Word P*ssy Rolls Off The Tongue With Far Better Ease Than The Proper Word Vagina. Do You Agree? by André 3000 READ Adam Tod Brown's Ace Of Base Article: How A Pop Band Tricked 9 Million Americans Into Being Nazis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:09:04