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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.

Episodes

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

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.

Nov 22, 202327 min

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

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.

Nov 22, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 5

JFK Assassination Tourism, Nancy Kerrigan > Shakespeare? 11.22.23

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 Problem As Musk endorses antisemitic conspiracy theory, X has been placing ads for Apple, Bravo, IBM, Oracle, and Xfinity next to pro-Nazi content App...

Nov 22, 202358 minSeason 314Ep. 3

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

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.

Nov 21, 202317 min

American Colonialism: A Shockingly Modern Story 11.21.23

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 Artic...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 314Ep. 2

The WeekTrend Update 11/20: Sam Altman, Andre 3000, Snoop Dogg, Bill Clinton, SpaceX

In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Bryan the Editor discuss Sam Altman getting fired from OpenAI (and immediately rehired at Microsoft), the new Andre 3000 album, Snoop Dogg quitting smoke (by way of a smokeless fire pit), Bill Clinton's botched Rosalynn Carter statement, and another in a long line of exploded SpaceX rockets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202351 minSeason 314Ep. 1

Markwayne Toughmayne, George Santos: Unsung Baller? 11.17.23

In episode 1584, Jack and Miles are joined by stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello , to discuss… Senator Tiny Man SRSLY WOULDA FUCKED UP THAT TEAMSTER BRO, Scam Goddess - George Santos, TikTok Can’t Stop Talking About Osama bin Laden, The War On Christmas Is Really Struggling This Year and more! Senator Tiny Man SRSLY WOULDA FUCKED UP THAT TEAMSTER BRO Scam Goddess - George Santos TikTok Can’t Stop Talking About Osama bin Laden Full text: bin Laden's 'letter to America' Anti-Israel Gen Zers send...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 313Ep. 5

KnockTrend The Boots 11/16: Pearl Harbor, Snoop Dogg, Marathon Cheater, LGBTQ Polling, I-10 Freeway, Rage Room Romance

In this edition KnockTrend The Boots, Jack and Miles discuss Bruce Willis in Pearl Harbor?!, Snoop Dogg "giving up smoke", the latest marathon cheater (this time in Scotland), some new polling for Republicans to ignore, an update on the I-10 freeway underpass fire in L.A., and people getting nasty in the Rage Room! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202323 min

Real Eyes Realize True Lies (Is Islamophobic Trash), Orcas Still Based 11.16.23

In episode 1583, Miles and guest co-host super producer Justin Connor are joined by comedian, Jackie Keliiaa , to discuss… GOP Congressman ALMOST Starts To Figure It Out, A Plane Had To Fly Back To JFK Because Of… A Horse?? Orcas Continue To F*ck Up Yachts And Boats…There Is A Solution Though, Reminder: True Lies Is Islamophobic Trash and more! A Plane Had To Fly Back To JFK Because Of… A Horse?? Plane turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board AirAsia flight in Malaysia rerouted after snake...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 313Ep. 4

Trendyth Paltrow's Ski Crash Musical 11/15: Gwenyth Paltrow, Madame Web, Supreme Court, Alaska, Markwayne Mullin, Clay Higgins

In this edition of Trendyth Paltrow's Ski Crash Musical, Miles and Bryan the Editor discuss the new Gwenyth Paltrow skiing accident musical, the new Madame Web movie, the new Supreme Court code of ethics, Americans thinking Alaska is an island, Markwayne Mullin literally asking for it, and Clay Higgins' weird "ghost bus" rant! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202320 min

MJGMB #87: Philly, Fanatics and Maxey’s Ascension with Blake Wexler

Miles and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by comedian Blake Wexler for today’s episode. The trio discussed the tremendous starts by the Sixers and Mavericks before transitioning into what the answer might be for the Los Angeles Clippers. Be sure to check out Blake’s comedy special ( https://youtu.be/aEnGRBHbyw4?si=Aai5BmrcxZTcHo0n ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 15, 202340 minSeason 3Ep. 4

FaceTiming While Driving = LEGAL!? Working For Elon = DEADLY? 11.15.23

In episode 1582, Miles and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and author of Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation , Sarah Cooper , to discuss… Republicans Cope With Being Wrong By Being…Wrongest? Our Laws Can’t Keep Up With Our Driving Habits, Truth Social Lost $73 Million Since It Launched, Working At SpaceX Is A G*ddamn Deathtrap, Andre 3000 To Release First Solo Album (Of All-Flute Music) and more! Republicans Cope With Being Wrong By Being…Wrongest? Ou...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 313Ep. 3

But Do You Condemn Hamas!?! Media Bias On Israel 11.14.23

In episode 1581, Jack and Miles are joined by award winning journalist, Aymann Ismail , to discuss…How The Media Has Been Covering The War In Gaza From The Start and more! Intensified Israeli Surveillance Has Put the West Bank on Lockdown Posting Empathy for Gaza Ended One of Her Friendships. An Expert on This Thinks That’s Fine. Haaretz.Com The Origins of the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli Communities Nestled by It Aymann Want's You To See This: That New KFC...? LISTEN: Greg Abbott's Maxi Pad by F...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 313Ep. 2

The Weekend Update 11/13: The Simpsons, Dior, RFK Jr., Tim Scott, Coyote Vs. Acme

In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Simpsons creators setting the record straight, Christian Dior's baby perfume, RFK Jr. getting a polling bump, Tim Scott dropping out of the GOP race, and 'Coyote Vs. Acme' getting shelved! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202349 minSeason 313Ep. 1

Propaganda Night In Hollywood! GOP So Bloodthirsty 11.10.23

In episode 1580, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Pallavi Gunalan , to discuss… GOP Debate = WHO IS AMERICA’S BIGGEST BLOODTHIRSTY FREAK, So Gal Gadot’s IDF Screening Didn’t Go Well and more! DeSantis' Shoot People 'Stone Cold Dead' Policy DeSantis' Unhinged "Common Cause with Hamas" Student Policy Tim Scott's Awkward Landing Nikki Haley's Mortal Kombat Policy Vivek Ramaswamy Wants To "Smoke 'Em!" So Gal Gadot’s IDF Screening Didn’t Go Well Gal Gadot’s newest movie screening — featuring Ha...

Nov 10, 20231 hrSeason 312Ep. 5

People Magazine's Trendiest Podcast Alive 11/9: Dr. Pepper, WSJ, Taco Bell, Grok, Jared Leto, NYT

In this edition of People Magazine's Trendiest Podcast Alive, Jack and Miles discuss Dr. Pepper's new spicy soda, "The New Headache for Bosses" according to WSJ, Taco Bell still providing maximum value, Elon Musk's based af AI, Jared Leto climbing the Empire State Building, and the NYT's weird "Gen Alpha" article! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 09, 202325 min

GOP: Putting L In EL-ection, People’s Sexist-est Man Alive? 11.09.23

In episode 1579, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Brian Bahe , to discuss… Christo-Fascist Indoctrination of Children NOT Popular You Say? Way To Go Ohio, Cocaine Bear < Taco Bell Bear, People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Continues To Be Garbage and more! Christo-Fascist Indoctrination of Children NOT Popular You Say? Way To Go Ohio Ohio voters approve amendment to establish right to abortion in state constitution, CBS News projects Kentucky's incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear re...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 312Ep. 4

MJGMB #86: Keeping Up with the Pacers with Chris Barnett

Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by Hoopspaces.com and Playback TV's Chris Barnett on today's episode. The trio discussed all of the fast starts around the league and several marquee matchups before breaking down the state of the Indiana Pacers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Mom! Dad’s Jacking Off AGAIN, Poo-rates Of The Caribbean 11.08.23

In episode 1578, Jack and Miles are joined by actor and co-host of Keys to the Kingdom , Amanda Lund , to discuss… Moms For Liberty Are Trying To Get A Librarian Arrested, Mike Johnson’s Porno App Could Be A National Security Risk, Since We Have A Disney Expert--Are People Shitting All Over Disneyland/World? More Disneyland Poop Stuff and more! Moms For Liberty Are Trying To Get A Librarian Arrested To be or not to be on the shelf? New Florida school book law could restrict even Shakespeare Moms...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 312Ep. 3

Germicidal UV Zeits 11/7: AMPTP, Biden, Hollywood Deaths, WeWork, 1st Gen Social Media

In this edition of Germicidal UV Zeits, Jack and Miles discuss the AMPTP's best and final offer (rhetorically speaking), Biden's polling freefall, how Hollywood affects how we view the end of our lives, WeWork filing for bankruptcy, and 1st gen social media users: where do they go from here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 07, 202326 min

The Continuing Evolution Of White Nationalism 11.07.23

In episode 1577, Jack and Miles are joined by the Senior Researcher of U.S. Hate & Extremist Movements at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue , Jared Holt , to discuss… GAZA and Opportunism, Islamophobia, White Nationalism 3.0, Active Clubs, Second Trump Presidency, 2024 Election, Latest D’Souza Film and more! LISTEN: Glamorous Damage by GUM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 07, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 312Ep. 2

The First WeekTrender of November 11/6: Trumpdictment, Gaza, Israel, The Simpsons, Marks & Spencer

In this edition of The First WeekTrender of November, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, a Trumpdictment update and his almost assured return to the White House, more news on the Gaza Invasion, the Simpsons going woke, and Marks & Spencer's controversial new Christmas ad! 1. With the world on fire, a cowardly, timid news media is a threat to U.S. democracy (inquirer.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 06, 202346 minSeason 312Ep. 1

Introducing: Victory Light with The Kid Mero

Hi, The Daily Zeitgest Fans! We want to share a new podcast that we think you'll love - Victory Light with the Kid Mero. About the show: VICTORY LIGHT IS A EXTREMELY CULTURALLY RELEVANT BIWEEKLY PODCAST WHERE MYSELF THE KID MERO WHO IS A STAR IN MAD DIFFERENT MEDIUMS DISCUSS TOPICS OF THE DAY WITH THE ENERGY OF A RHINO ON VIAGRA SMASHIN CHEEKS ON THE AFRICAN PLAINS. I AM SOMETIMES JOINED BY TWO ERUDITE COHOSTS WHO HAVE VERY HIGH SAUCE LEVELS AND WHO YOU WILL EVENTUALLY BE READING ONE OF THESE LI...

Nov 04, 20231 min

Thanksgiving Pizza Is Giving NO THANKS! Dem Calls For Ceasefire (Kinda) 11.03.23

In episode 1576, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Blake Wexler , to discuss… Finally A Democrat Is Calling For A Ceasefi– Oh, Wait Not Really, Maybe Biden Can Ignore The Slaughter In Gaza Because…RFK Jr? Mike Johnson? DiGiorno Is Making A Thanksgiving Pizza For Some Reason and more! Finally A Democrat Is Calling For A Ceasefi– Oh, Wait Not Really Biden tells a heckler calling for cease-fire: ‘I think we need a pause’ Doh! Looks Like Now We Ought to Be Rooting for RFK Jr. DiGiorno Is Making...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 311Ep. 5

Could We BE Any More Trending? 11/2: Airbnb, The Beatles, 92%, X/Twitter, Cup Noodles

In this edition of Could We BE Any More Trending?, Jack and Miles discuss a literal house of horror in a Michigan Airbnb, the new Beatles song, 92% of Gen Z willing to give up "perks" for a 4-day work week, X: your new everything app, and Cup Noodles finally getting microwavable cups! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 02, 202325 min
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