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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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WORDLE “Crisis”, Rat Czar Of NY = Fail 04.19.24

4/19/2024
In episode 1662, Miles and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by host of Jockular, Katie Kershaw, to discuss… Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants To Use Those Jewish Space Lasers On Migrants, Uhhh New Yorkers Are Getting Sick From What? Speaking of NY... Therapists Are Starting To Worry About WORDLE, Trump Jury Duty Sounds A Lot Less Fun Than The Show Jury Duty and more! Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants To Use Those Jewish Space Lasers On MigrantsMarjorie Taylor Greene's Israel aid amendment calls for "space lasers" at the borderShrinks Think New York Times’ Wordle Is Becoming a ProblemTrump trial: Dozens of jurors rejected as they say they cannot be impartialTrump trial jury selection complicated by opinionated New YorkersTrump trial jury selection process follows a familiar pattern with an unpredictable outcomeTrump Jurors May Be 'Outed' and Endangered, Ex-Prosecutor WarnsJesse Watters Goes Juror by Juror to Sow Doubt in Trump Hush-Money CaseTrump quotes Fox News host on prospective jurors despite gag order 2 members of jury in Trump trial excused, including woman who feared being identified LISTEN: Wasurerarenaino by Sakanaction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:10

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Trendtin Trendantino 4/18: Quentin Tarantino, Nature, Google, MAGA Media, Brazil, Bee Population

4/18/2024
In this edition of Trendtin Trendantino, Miles and special guest host Andrew Ti discuss Quentin Tarantino shelving his last film, Nature getting credited in pop songs, Google firing 28 employees for protesting Project Nimbus, MAGA Media learning that NYC isn't Mad Max, a Brazilian bank having a "Weekend At Bernie's" moment, the booming U.S. bee population and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:38

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Trump’s Emotional Support Printer, TV = The New Streaming 04.18.24

4/18/2024
In episode 1661, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, journalist, and host of The Bitchuation Room, Francesca Fiorentini, to discuss… Trump Has An Emotional Support Aide Who Carries Around A Printer, NPR Is So…Woke? Streaming Is OUT It’s All About F.A.S.T. Now. What The F*ck Are We Even Talking About? “Miss AI” Beauty Pageant Is Just As Dystopian As It Sounds and more! Trump Has An Emotional Support Aide Who Carries Around A Printer7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good NewsGood news reports may emotionally buffer effects of negative news storiesThe Real Story Behind NPR’s Current ProblemsI’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust.Streaming Is OUT It’s All About F.A.S.T. Now. What The F*ck Are We Even Talking About?“Miss AI” Beauty Pageant Is Just As Dystopian As It SoundsWorld’s first AI beauty pageant slammed as ‘more curse than blessing’ as people claim it’s sign world ‘getting dumber’The World AI Creator AwardsAI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humansMeet Emily Pellegrini, the ‘World’s Hottest Model’AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with lessI had my face stolen by AIAI hustlers stole women’s faces to put in ads. The law can't help them.AI influencers are making their secretive creators tens of thousands of dollars a month—now an OnlyFans rival is betting on the lucrative virtual girlfriends LISTEN: Cinderella by Remi Wolf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:28

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Trendless Shrimp 4/17: Red Lobster, US Murder Rate, Frank Sinatra, Carcinogenic U.S. Snacks

4/17/2024
In this edition of Trendless Shrimp, Jack and Miles discuss Red Lobster being in hot water (fiscally speaking), murders in major US cities going way down, Martin Scorsese's upcoming Frank Sinatra biopic, America's favorite carcinogenic "foods" and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:15

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MJGMB #109: Play-in Playa, Play-in with Harrison Faigen

4/17/2024
Miles and Jack were very pleased to be joined by SB Nation NBA Editor and longtime NBA writer Harrison Faigen for today's episode. The three of them discussed the play-in tournament, playoff matchups and the overall state of the Lakers heading into postseason play! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:17

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NO YOU’RE ASLEEP! History Of Sleepy Trump 04.17.24

4/17/2024
In episode 1660, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Beauty Translated, Carmen Laurent and Janie Danger, to discuss… A Brief History Of Trump Dozing Off In Public, Jesse Watters and Dog The Bounty Hunter have ideas about immigration, Germany Passes Landmark Trans Rights Law and more! A Weary Trump Appears to Doze Off in Courtroom Ahead of Criminal TrialTrump campaign furiously denies claim former president fell asleep in courtEr, People Think Trump Fell Asleep During the Queen’s Speech...and There’s a VideoVideo: Did Trump Fall Asleep During The National Cathedral Prayer Service?Trump reportedly fell asleep while writing his infamous 'covfefe' tweetWatters: Make Duane Chapman “Deportation Czar”Germany Passes Landmark Trans Rights LawGermany passes landmark self identification law: ‘Trans people exist and deserve recognition’ LISTEN: Pure Black Tendency by Janie Danger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:41

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Trending Dailies 4/16: SCOTUS, Coachella, USC Valedictorian Speech

4/16/2024
In this edition of Trending Dailies, Jack and Miles discuss the Supreme Court (ironically) ruling on an antibribery case, a Coachella check-in (feat. No Doubt, Grimes, and Will Smith), USC cancelling a pro-Palestinian valedictorian speech… for "safety" and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:05

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Naming Names And Suing States: Unf#@%ing The Future 04.16.24

4/16/2024
In episode 1659, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by host of Unf*cking The Future, Chris Turney, to discuss… The Climate Crisis, How To Make Sense Of A Rapidly Heating World, Impactful Solutions and more! A Tale Of Fire And Ice (Ft. Rainn Wilson) LISTEN: MANGO (feat. Adi Oasis) by KAMAUU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:11

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TrendYC Stenographers Union 04.15.24: WW3, Iran, Israel, Trump, NYC Stenographers, 'Civil War', 'Sex and the City, Conan O'Brien, 'Hot Ones'

4/15/2024
In this edition of TrendYC Stenographers Union, Jack and Bryan The Editor discuss their respective weekends, the new WW3 panic that just dropped (Iran vs. Israel), Trump's NY trial and the sinister cartel of NY sketch artists and stenographers, Alex Garland's new film 'Civil War', Gen Z attacking 'Sex and the City', Conan O'Brien on 'Hot Ones' and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:21

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Weekly Zeitgeist 317 (Best of 4/8/24-4/12/24)

4/14/2024
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 333 (4/8/24-4/12/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:22

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Humanzees to Basement Eels, Bike Lanes = Votes 04.12.24

4/12/2024
In episode 1658, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and author of The Advice King Anthology, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Guy Created Underground Eel Pit In His Basement, More People Are Commuting To Paris By Bike Than Car, Rich People Getting Second Passports and more! Guy Created Underground Eel Pit In His Basement (Shoutout to Amber @girlwhon3rds on Twitter for sharing this one.)More People Are Commuting To Paris By Bike Than CarMore people travel by bicycle than by car in Paris, according to new reportFrench Revolution: Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists In ParisParis to become 100 percent cycling cityRich People Getting Second PassportsHumanzee: The Human Chimp LISTEN: Already There by Taylor McFerrin, Robert Glasper, & Thundercat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:10:55

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OJ SimpsTrend Not Alive: OJ Simpson, Monkey-Related Box Office, Fart Walks, Humane AI, Ripley

4/11/2024
In this edition of OJ SimpsTrend: Not Alive, Jack and Bryan The Editor discuss, the passing of O.J. Simpson, the box office going… bananas, the 'Fart Walks' TikTok trend, Humane Ai's dumb AI doodad, and Neflix's new series 'Ripley' splitting opinions on B&W cinematography! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:14

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Eat The Rich, Not Lunchables 04.11.24

4/11/2024
In episode 1657, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by comedian, Jacquis Neal, to discuss… Turns Out Economists Don’t Understand The Economy At All? Lunchables (The Children’s Meal Created By Big Tobacco) Is Apparently Full Of Poison and more! Experts thought they knew how the economy worked. After the pandemic, they’re not so sure.What’s Going on with the U.S. Economy?Inflation Picks Up to 3.2%, Slightly Hotter Than ExpectedLunchables found to contain relatively high lead levelsThe Untold Truth Of LunchablesThe 30-Year Reign of LunchablesMany of today’s unhealthy foods were brought to you by Big TobaccoThe Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk FoodHOW LUNCHABLES ENDED UP ON SCHOOL LUNCH TRAYSKRAFT HEINZ RAMPS UP MARKETING TO SCHOOL CHILDREN, DRAWING SOME CRITICISMConsumer Reports urges USDA to remove Lunchables From National School Lunch ProgramI made a Malört Cookie and it's really good 🫢 LISTEN: Sexy Villain by Remi Wolf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:29

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Matrix ReTrended 4/10: Arizona Supreme Court, Joker, Willy Wonka

4/10/2024
On this edition of Matrix ReTrended, Jack and special guest host Andrew Ti talk about the Arizona Supreme Court rolling back the calendar to 1864, the new Joker sequel trailer, the Willy Wonka experience coming to Los Angeles, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:40

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MJGMB #108: The West Remains Wild with Sean Keane

4/10/2024
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by comedian and podcaster Sean Keane on the latest episode. The three of them discussed how competitive the Western Conference is, their play-in thoughts and expectations and plenty more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:04

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Horny Zombie Apocalypse! 24/7 Disneyland? 04.10.24

4/10/2024
In episode 1656, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Third Party Check In - RFK Still Here...? No Labels...? NOPE! Actually This Cicada Story Is Cool Because HORNY F**K ZOMBIE, Disney Just Can’t Quit Building Dystopias, The Summer Olympics--Now With More Poop Water and more! Third Party Check In - RFK Still Here...? No Labels...? NOPERFK Jr. Official Boasts His Campaign Could Throw the Election to TrumpActually this cicada story is cool because HORNY F**K ZOMBIEDisney Just Can’t Quit Building DystopiasWith Cotino underway, second Storyliving by Disney community announced in North CarolinaLet’s move to Disney town! Will life in its 2,000 themed homes be a dream or a nightmare?All developments use water. Disney's 'Cotino' will do it responsibly — even with a lagoonThe Cotino water project is using outdated water analysis: We are in a droughtThe Summer Olympics--Now With More Poop WaterFor the First Time in a Century, Paris Is Making the Seine Swimmable LISTEN: Wish You Were Dead by Lola Young See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:01

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Trendlemania 4/9: Wrestlemania, Solar Eclipse, Biden Debt Forgiveness 2.0, Elizabeth Warren, Dune Popcorn Buckets, NCAA Women's Championship

4/9/2024
On this edition of Trendlemania, Jack and Miles discuss Wrestlemania XL, the solar eclipse, Biden's 2nd attempt to forgive student loan debt, Elizabeth Warren's criticism of the Israeli government, an AMC executive expressing regret over the Dune souvenir popcorn bucket and 18.7 million people tuned into watch Iowa v South Carolina in the NCAA Women's Championship game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:20

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Narcissist With An Aux Cable, Cowboy Carter Crushing 04.09.24

4/9/2024
In episode 1655, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and comedian, Zahra Noorbakhsh, to discuss… Trump Has Announced His Position On Abortion, “DJ Trump” May Be Even Worse Than “President Trump”, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Debuts at Number 1, Makes Denim More Popular, Tucker Carlson Just Opened For Kid Rock For Some Reason and more! Trump Has Announced His Position On Abortion“DJ Trump” May Be Even Worse Than “President Trump”Behind the Curtain: How Trump's mind worksEverything We Know About Trump’s Budding DJ CareerBeyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Debuts at Number 1Levi's stock jumps 20%, boosted by Beyoncé song featuring Post MaloneTucker Carlson Just Opened For Kid Rock For Some ReasonWATCH: Tucker Carlson Makes Wild Cameo at a Kid Rock Concert, Tells Rambling Anecdote to Explain Why America Is Not ‘F*cked Up’Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill.Zahra's Workshop "Building A Writer's Habit" LISTEN: Big Brown Eyes by Lola Young See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:51

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TDZ's Eclipse Day 4/9: Eclipse 2024, Biden's Ultimatum, Marjorie Taylor Green, The Rock

4/8/2024
On this edition of The Daily Zeitgeist, Jack and Miles talk about the eclipse, Biden's "ultimatum" to Benjamin Netanyahu, Marjorie Taylor Greene and her boyfriend's conspiracy theories over the eclipse, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson speaking out over cancel culture, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:04

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Weekly Zeitgeist 316 (Best of 4/1/24-4/5/24)

4/7/2024
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 332 (4/1/24-4/5/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:40