The Daily Zeitgeist

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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

Hogwarts Trendgacy 2/6: Hogwart's Legacy, Grammy Awards, Kyrie Irving, Turkey & Syria Earthquakes

2/6/2023
In this edition of Hogwarts Trendgacy, Jack and guest co-host DJ Danl Goodman discuss the new Hogwart’s Legacy video game and the surrounding discourse, the GRAMMYs and the never-ending internet take machine, Kyrie Irving getting traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks and the two earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria causing fatalities and massive property damage. Donate to the Earthquake Emergency Response Team:...

Duration:00:22:53

Balloon Terror, Pence WISHES He Had Classified Docs 02.06.23

2/6/2023
In episode 1416, Jack and guest co-host super producer Justin Connor, are joined by comedian, actor, and TV/Comic Book writer, Yedoye Travis, to discuss… No Classified Documents in Biden’s Beach House Last Week--They’re Looking In Pence's... And I Don’t Give a Sh*t And Have Never Given A Sh*t, Scientists Discover Secret To Rome’s Self-Healing Concrete, Jobs Are Booming (Wages Not So Much), Everyone’s Going Nuts Over a Balloon and more! No Classified Documents in Biden’s Beach House Last...

Duration:01:01:12

Weekly Zeitgeist 260 (Best of 1/30/23-2/3/23)

2/5/2023
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 273 (1/30/23-2/3/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:00

Chinese Zeit Balloon 2/3: Chinese Spy Balloon, Kyrie Irving, Apple Watch, John Waters, Austin Butler, George Santos

2/3/2023
In this edition of Chinese Zeit Balloon, Jack and super producer Becca discuss a balloon for some reason, Kyrie Irving requesting a trade, Apple Watch inundating emergency services with false positive car crash alerts, John Waters getting cancelled by the Right?, Austin Butler finally dropping the Elvis voice for the new Dune movie, and more baffling lies from George Santos! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:50

Eat Ugly Fruit You Cowards! Massive Strike Shhhhh 02.03.23

2/3/2023
In episode 1415, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by award-winning writer and host of Radiolingo, Ahmed Ali Akbar, to discuss… Is Anyone In The UK Not on Strike? The Civil Suit Against Kyle Rittenhouse Can Go Ahead, Shell Oil Reports Record Profits, Eat Ugly Produce You Snob, Beyoncé Fans Are Super-Worried About Ticketmaster (For Good Reason) and more! Is Anyone In The UK Not on Strike?Strike in U.K. sees up to half a million workers walk off jobs in biggest industrial action in...

Duration:01:01:20

Jessica SimpsTrend 2/2: Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Groundhog Day, Quavo, Arkansas, James Cameron, Mispronounced Words

2/2/2023
In this edition of Jessica SimpsTrend, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the Beyonce/Ticketmaster debacle, Jessica Simpson’s new Amazon short story, Groundhog Day, Quavo performing a Takeoff tribute at the upcoming Grammys, Sarah Huckabee-Sander’s hateful legislation in Arkansas, James Cameron weighing in on whether or not Jack could have lived at the end of Titanic, and the most mispronounced words! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:30

Prison = Organ Farm, Boomer Psychiatry 02.02.23

2/2/2023
In episode 1414, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, co-host of Lady to Lady, and host of Babstinence, Babs Gray, to discuss… Massachusetts Dems Come Up with Cool New WOKE Way for Prisoners to Be Released, Florida’s “Wheel of Fugitive” F**ked Up Big Time, Dr. Phil’s Terrible Show is Ending (But Not Really) and more! Massachusetts Dems Come Up with Cool New WOKE Way for Prisoners to Be ReleasedFlorida’s “Wheel of Fugitive” F**ked Up Big TimeArm yourself, ‘This is War’ Florida...

Duration:01:00:36

MJGMB #45: Kawhi's Continued Excellence and more with Tomer Azarly

2/2/2023
The guys were joined by ClutchPoint Los Angeles Clippers beat writer Tomer Azarly on today's episode. The trio discussed the state of the Clippers and Kawhi's resurgence before diving into some of the top performances of the week and plenty more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:53

AcciTrendal Gun Discharge 2/1: Beyonce, Tom Brady, Netflix, Accidental Gun Discharge, Nikki Haley, ChatGPT+

2/1/2023
In this edition of AcciTrendal Gun Discharge, Jack and Miles discuss Beyonce's Renaissance tour, Tom Brady retiring again, Netflix putting that red dot on striminals, an accidental gun discharge round-up, Nikki Haley entering the presidential Thunderdome, and ChatGPT offering a paid tier for lazy and inept creatives! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:37

Why We All Watch With Subtitles, Man Problems 02.01.23

2/1/2023
In episode 1413, Jack and guest co-host Jody Avirgan of Good Sport are joined by poet, podcaster, and host of American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith, to discuss… What’s The Matter With Men? Covid is No Longer an Emergency According to the White House, Subtitles Aren’t a Wacky Gen Z Trend... They’re a Necessity and more! What’s The Matter With Men?Covid is No Longer an Emergency According to the White HouseCovid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low...

Duration:00:58:17

RobTrend Wright 1/31: DC, Robert Zemeckis, Oscars, The Verge

1/31/2023
In this edition of RobTrend Wright, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the future of James Gunn’s DC Universe, Robert Zemeckis’ new movie, the best actress nominee scandal at the Oscars, and The Verge’s terrible Valentine’s Day gift guide! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:59

Nobody Wants Pandemic Movies, What’s The Point Of Police? 01.30.23

1/31/2023
In episode 1412, Jack and Miles are joined by co-founder of Kaleidoscope and host of Skyline Drive, Mangesh Hattikudur, to discuss... Memphis PD Gave White Cop Slap On The Wrist... No Murder Charge, Cancel Culture Strikes Again: Louis CK Sells Out Madison Square Garden, We’re About To Get A Wave Of Pandemic-Themed Comedies and more! Memphis PD Gave White Cop Slap On The Wrist... No Murder ChargeMemphis PD Disciplines White Cop Involved in Tyre Nichols’ BeatingPolice Diversity Won't Stop...

Duration:01:03:13

FalcTrend Heavy 1/30: Space X, Marie Kondo, NBA, Florida, Disloyal, Zachary Levy

1/30/2023
The Daily Star's coverage of Space X's latest launch, Marie Kondo giving up on keeping her home tidy, NBA news, the new dress code for the Florida state legislature, Trump calling DeSantis "disloyal", Zachary Levy's Pfizer tweets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:42

Infinite Evidence Police Are The Problem, Facebook Unbans Trump('s Campaign Money) 01.30.23

1/30/2023
In episode 1411, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by writer, humorist, and style icon, Dave Schilling, to discuss… The 5 Memphis Police Officers Were Part of Unit Designed Specifically to Stop Violence, Meta Welcomes Back Trump… ‘s Campaign Money and more! The 5 Memphis Police Officers Were Part of Unit Designed to Specifically to Stop ViolenceDonald Trump prepares for his return to Facebook and TwitterTrump allowed back on Facebook after 2-year suspensionDonald Trump’s...

Duration:01:00:26

Weekly Zeitgeist 259 (Best of 1/23/23 -1/27/23)

1/29/2023
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 272 (1/23/23 -1/27/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:53

Shotgun WedTrend 1/27: T.J. & Amy, Shotgun Wedding, Tyre Nichols, Cop City, Pedro Pascal

1/27/2023
In this edition of Shotgun WedTrend, Jack and Super Producer Becca discuss T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach getting the boot, Josh Duhamel taking Armie Hammer's spot in Shotgun Wedding, the police preparing us for the worst regarding Tyre Nichols footage, the ongoing action in Atlanta relating to the murder of a protester by the police, and the Pedro Pascal of it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:43

Confirmation Bias On 9 Million. Anna's Streamingest Streaming Corner 01.27.23

1/27/2023
In episode 1410, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and director, Jason Woliner, to discuss… A&W Enters the Woke Wars…Also F**k Xbox? Alex Jones’ Long-Standing Obsession With Stanley Kubrick (And His Secret Superpowers), Anna’s Streaming Corner: Paul T. Goldman and more! ‘Woke Police!’ Fox Falls For Obviously Fake Story That Root Beer Chain is Putting Pants on ‘Polarizing’ MascotStanley Kubrick’s Daughter Is a Far-Right Proud Boys and QAnon FanaticAlmost Everything in “Dr. Strangelove” Was...

Duration:01:11:24

GoldTrendEye 1/26: FAST Recovery Act, ChatGPT, Alex Murdaugh, Tyre Nichols & Sucession

1/26/2023
In this edition of GoldTrendEye, Jack & Miles discuss fast food companies successfully introducing a ballot measure to overturn a CA law that would create a fast-food regulatory council and raise the minimum wage to $22/hr, ChatGPT being put to the test against law students with surprising results, a proposal for a co-run AI center between the US and Israel, the opening day of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, the 5 former Memphis police offers who killed Tyre Nichols have been formally...

Duration:00:18:58

The Company That Cried Shoplifting, Goldeneye is Back? 01.26.23

1/26/2023
In episode 1409, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim, Zahra Noorbakhsh, to discuss... Walgreens: WE CRIED WOLF ON SHOPLIFTING PROBLEM…Media Now Mad At Them, Germany and the U.S. Are Sending Tanks To Ukraine, People are bottling and selling god damn SPLASH MOUNTAIN WATER, GoldenEye Is Coming Back--Despite (Or Maybe Because Of) The War In Ukraine and more! Walgreens: WE CRIED WOLF ON SHOPLIFTING PROBLEM…Media Now Mad At Them‘Maybe we cried too much’ over...

Duration:01:00:54

Trade Talk and State of the Celtics with Warren Shaw

1/26/2023
Miles and Jack are joined by co-host of the Baseline NBA podcast for 19 Media Group Warren Shaw on today’s episode. The trio discussed the state of the Celtics, Rui Hachimura’s potential impact in Los Angeles and plenty more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:16

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