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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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Rent IS In Fact Too Damn High, What “Looking Presidential” Means 07.26.24

7/26/2024
In episode 1715, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and author of The Advice King Anthology, Chris Crofton, to discuss… How Hollywood Has Warped Our Image Of The Presidency and more! Is America Ready For a Black Woman President? | OpinionRace, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?Is the US ready for a Black woman president? Why a leading congressman isn't sure.Who can be president? According to the movies, it’s still White men.Cine ObamaramaKisses for My PresidentA Complete, Kind Of Depressing History Of Fictional Female PresidentsThe Number of Women Who Direct Hollywood Movies Is Still Embarrassingly SmallWhen Hollywood’s Power Players Were Women LISTEN: Neverender by Justice feat. Tame Impala See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:09:36

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Jimmer FreTrend 7/25: Trump, Hannibal Lecter, JD Vance, Joe Biden Dead?, Dave Matthews

7/25/2024
In this edition of Jimmer FreTrend , Jack and Miles discuss why Trump keeps bringing up Hannibal Lecter, JD Vance: The Sofa King, the "Joe Biden is dead" conspiracy theory, people finding a new respect for Dave Matthews and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:58

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More Couch Cushion For The Pushin’, Skibidi 2nd Shooter 07.25.24

7/25/2024
In episode 1714, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Wait…People DON’T Like JD Vance? No, JD Vance Didn’t F*ck A Couch, The Right Has Embraced The ‘Second Shooter’ Conspiracy Theory, Michael Bay Is Working On A Skibidi Toilet Cinematic Universe... God Help Us All and more! Wait…People DON’T Like JD Vance?The inside story of how Trump chose JD Vance as his running mateNo, JD Vance Didn’t F*ck A CouchThe Right Has Embraced The ‘Second Shooter’ Conspiracy TheoryHow the ‘second shooter’ conspiracy theory spread after the Trump assassination attemptConspiracy falsely claims there was second shooter at Trump rally on a water towerMSU Professor helps with gunfire investigation at former President Trump's rallyJuly 14, 2024, coverage of the Trump assassination attempt'There was a second shooter?' Maria Bartiromo and Ron Johnson flip out over Trump gunmanHow the ‘second shooter’ conspiracy theory spread after the Trump assassination attemptConspiracy theorists spread false rumor of second shooter on fourth floor in Las VegasThe Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting was not a Television ProductionRobert Kennedy Assassination: Did Shooter Sirhan Sirhan Act Alone?Michael Bay Is Working On A Skibidi Toilet Cinematic Universe... God Help Us AllMichael Bay Is Working On A Skibidi Toilet Cinematic Universe LISTEN: Alien Love Call by BADBADNOTGOOD, Turnstile See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:27

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Trendan Booker 7/24: The Olympics, New Hampshire Whale, Kamala Harris, Netanyahu Speech

7/24/2024
In this edition of Trendan Booker, Jack and Miles discuss Morroco vs. Argentina @ the Olympics, the breaching whale that capsized a boat off the coast of New Hampshire, the Right's very predictable racist/misogynist attacks against Kamala Harris, Netanyahu's speech on Capitol Hill, Unions for Palestine and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:32

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MJGMB #123: LeBron James and 90s Nostalgia with Travonne Edwards

7/24/2024
The guys are back from vacation and were pleased to be joined by podcaster and creative Travonne Edwards for today's episode. The trio discussed LeBron continuing to impress and which team might present the greatest challenge in Paris before introducing our 90's Nostalgia conversation. Today's 90's ballers were: Nick Van Exel, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:39

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JD Vance = KKK Grand Rizz-ard, GOP ‘Weird’ Kamala Attack 07.24.24

7/24/2024
In episode 1713, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, creator, and host of HeidiWorld, Molly Lambert, to discuss… JD Vance Isn’t Just A Sh*tty Name... He’s Also A Sh*tty Candidate, GOP Has Some Other Really Effective Talking Points Other Than Hatred Of Black Women, Amazon Is Cracking Down On Coffee Badging and more! JD Vance Isn’t Just A Sh*tty Name... He’s Also A Sh*tty CandidateGOP Has Some Other Really Effective Talking Points Other Than Hatred Of Black Women Amazon Is Cracking Down On Coffee BadgingIn Defense Of 'Coffee Badging,' The Controversial New Office TrendRichard nixon administration watergate charli xcx spring breakers brat summer edit LISTEN: Come Play In The Milky Night (Demo) by Stereolab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:10

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It's A Zeit Day For A Geist Wedding 7/23: Kimberly Cheatle Resigns, Sonya Massey, Disney Strike, Flaming Hot Cheetos Inventor, Home Depot Halloween, Jon Voight

7/23/2024
In this edition of It's A Zeit Day For A Geist Wedding, Jack and Miles discuss the Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigning, the murder of Sonya Massey by Illinois police, Disney cast members voting overwhelmingly to go on strike, the man who didn't invent Flaming Hot Cheetos (is now suing Flaming Hot Cheetos), the 2024 Home Depot halloween decorations, Jon Voight blaming propaganda for Angelina Jolie's support for Palestine and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:07

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Internet Poisoning (with Jason Pargin) 07.23.24

7/23/2024
In episode 1712, Jack and Miles are joined by bestselling author and co-host of Big Feets, Jason Pargin, to discuss… Assassination Conspiracy Theories, Cyber Attacks, Psychological Impact Of Being Online, Entertainment vs. News & more observations from Jason's new book, I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom. LISTEN: It Was A Good Day (Footsteps in the Dark) by OMA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:39

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BiTrend Drops Out (Feat. Aymann Ismail)7/22: Joe Biden, Republican National Convention, 'Twisters'

7/22/2024
In this edition of BiTrend Drops Out, Jack, Miles and special guest Aymann Ismail discuss their respective weekends, Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race, the vibes at the Republican National Convention, 'Twisters' taking over the box office and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:11:32

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Weekly Zeitgeist 330 (Best of 7/15/24-7/19/24)

7/21/2024
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 347 (7/15/24-7/19/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:07

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Biden Bye Then! I, Hillbilly 07.19.24

7/19/2024
In episode 1711, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Never Seen It, Kyle Ayers, to discuss… Biden Bidin’ His Time Before Becoming Bye’den, Jance Dance Vance - Fake Ass Ally To The Working Class and more! Biden Bidin’ His Time Before Becoming Bye’denObama tells allies Biden’s path to winning reelection has greatly diminished‘Rambling’ Biden Gets Nasty With Bronze Star Democrat on Zoom Call LISTEN: Daddy Cool by Boney M See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:05

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JD Vance, Vance Refrigera-Trend 7/18: Biden Debt Relief, Matt Gaetz's New Face, Hulk Hogan at RNC

7/18/2024
In this edition of JD Vance, Vance Refrigera-Trend, Jack and Miles talk about Biden's $1.2 billion debt relief, Matt Gaetz having a new face, Hulk Hogan speaking at the Republican National Convention, Bob Newhart passing away, Fluffy soda, A new trending gum for exercising your jaw, The New Alien promotional popcorn bucket, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:47

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Trump’s New Assassination Merch, Hollywood’s Climate Blindness 07.18.24

7/18/2024
In episode 1710, Jack and Miles are joined by author of A Tale of Two Titties, Meg Vondriska, to discuss… Assassination Attempt Creates New Grifting Opportunity…, Both The Left And The Right Got All Kinds Of Dumb Conspiracy Theories…Truth Too Dull, The Democrats Meanwhile Still Trying to Replace Biden? Twisters Pretends That Climate Change Doesn’t Exist and more! Assassination Attempt Creates New Grifting Opportunity…Eric Trump Defends Female Secret Service AgentsThomas Matthew Crooks' Father Profiled by Donald Trump CampaignExclusive: Secret Service ramped up security after intel of Iran plot to assassinate Trump; no known connection to shootingThe Democrats Meanwhile Still Trying to Replace Biden?Watch: Biden says US can resolve differences at ‘battle box’ in latest gaffeTwisters Pretends That Climate Change Doesn’t Exist‘Twisters’ Review: Disaster Movie Reboot Offers Spectacle But Little Substance‘Twisters’ Director on Not Mentioning Climate Change: Movies Shouldn’t “Preach a Message”The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's whyIs climate change making U.S. tornadoes worse?Something weird is happening with tornadoesHere’s what we know about how climate change is influencing tornadoesMost TV shows and movies ignore climate change. That’s a problemWhich Blockbuster Movies Pass the Climate Test? LISTEN: Black Lung by Pond See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:15

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The 2024 RTrendC 7/17: Republican National Convention, 'The Bear', The Embassy, Paris Olymics

7/17/2024
In this edition of The 2024 RTrendC, Jack and Miles discuss the Republican National ConventIon (feat. Grindr?), 'The Bear' breaking the Emmy record for a comedy series (which is quite a feat for a powerfully unfunny show), Drake having a wet hot (and probably stinky) Canadian summer at The Embassy, the Paris mayor having a similarly stinky swim in the Seine and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:51

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MJGMB #122: Las Vegas Summer League and Team USA with Jacquis Neal

7/17/2024
Jack is back and is joined by Producer Jabari and actor, comedian and host Jacquis Neal to discuss Las Vegas Summer League, Team USA and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:32

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Vance Will Make ‘Em Dance, Breakin’ 2: Olympic Snafoogaloo 07.17.24

7/17/2024
In episode 1709, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Kim & Ket Stay Alive... Maybe, Kim Burns & Ketryn Porter Martin, to discuss… JD Vance Is The VP Pick….Hmmmmm, Win A Free AR-15 At The RNC... Comes With Bonus Irony, Trump Fumbling the Good Will? Breaking Is Coming To The Olympics... Then Disappearing From The Olympics and more! JD Vance Is The VP Pick….HmmmmmFrom David Sacks to Elon Musk, Silicon Valley’s Trump backers cheer JD Vance as VP pickTrump Donors on the Brink of Civil War Over J.D. Vance for VPElon Musk Says Reports He Will Donate $45M A Month To Pro-Trump Super-PAC Are “Fake Gnus”Win A Free AR-15 At The RNC... Comes With Bonus IronyBreaking Is Coming To The Olympics... Then Disappearing From The OlympicsPoop in the Seine, Packed Trains, Convoluted QR Codes — Is Paris Ready for the Olympics?'More urban': competitive breakdancing added to Paris 2024 Olympic GamesOlympics branded a 'mockery' after inclusion of breakdancing for Paris Games16 crazy Olympic sports that actually existAustralia's Paris Olympics chief reveals the incredibly bizarre rule judges in the Games' newest and most controversial sport will have to followWhy breakdancing judges will bust out moves on the dance floor before competitorsHow breakdancing became the latest Olympic sportThe Battle for Breaking on the Olympic StageBreaking Will Make Its Olympic Debut in Paris, but Not Without ControversyHow the Bronx brought breaking to the worldBreak dancing fostered Black and brown unity. Some of its pioneers worry of erasureDon’t Think Breakdancing Is a ‘Real’ Olympic Sport? The World Champ Agrees (Kinda)Canadian breaking champion Phil (Wizard) Kim laments move away from sport at 2028 Olympics LISTEN: This Makes Everything Better by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:49

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Vance Vance Revolution 7/16: JD Vance, Ingrid Andress, Sean O'Brien, Tenacious D

7/16/2024
In this edition of Vance Vance Revolution, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's VP pick: JD Vance?, Ingrid Andress' stunning rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at the Home Run Derby, Teamster president Sean O'Brien addressing the RNC, Tenacious D possibly breaking up over one of many bad jokes and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:42

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The Golden Age of Medical Grifts (with Dr. Kaveh Hoda) 07.16.24

7/16/2024
In episode 1708, Jack and Miles are joined by host of The House of Pod, Dr. Kaveh Hoda, to discuss… Developing Literacy In The Age of Medical Grifting, Are Health Supplements BS? Why Is Our Current Information Ecosystem So Bad? And more! LISTEN: Sun & Moon by BALTHVS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:15

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The Attempted AssassinaTrend Of Donald Trump 7/15: Donald Trump, More Donald Trump, Katie Perry

7/15/2024
In this edition of The Attempted AssassinaTrend Of Donald Trump, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Donald Trump's Florida case getting thrown out, Katie Perry's big comeback and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:52

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Weekly Zeitgeist 329 (Best of 7/8/24-7/12/24)

7/14/2024
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 346 (7/8/24-7/12/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:48