The Daily Zeitgeist

The Daily Zeitgeist

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

September 22, 2023 65 mins

In episode 1552, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra, are joined by comedian, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… Are Sneakers Uncomfortable For Everyone? Trump's Anti-Mask Stance Was Because They Smear His Bronzer? Rupert Murdoch Is Stepping Down As Fox Chair, Bob Ross’ First Painting Is On Sale For $10 Million, Kraft Singles Are Being Recalled For “Gagging Or Choking Hazard”, Florida’s Surgeon General Is Urging People To *Not* Get V...

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    In this edition of Pumpkin Zeit LattGeist, Jack and super producer Bryan discuss the death of NFTs, Jimmy Carter still being alive, Republicans always getting the blame for shutting down the government every time they shut down the government, the release of Dali 3, and much more!

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    The guys were pleased to be joined by podcaster and founder of Follow Through, CJ Toledano for this week's episode. The trio discussed the latest news and rumors from around the league including updates on Damian Lillard and James Harden before transitioning into expectations for CJ's Lakers!

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    In episode 1551, Jack and Miles are joined by writer/actor Aizzah Fatima, to discuss... Republicans hating unions, Neuralink looking for human victims (Whoops... Did I say victims? I meant test subjects), the new John Wick TV show, and McDonald's getting sued for serving coffee too hot... again, and much more!

    1.Nikki Haley and Tim Scott reminding everyone that the Right hates unions

    2. Neuralink looking for human test subjects

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    In this edition of RIP ScanTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the death of Scantron, Mountain Dew X Taco Bell's energy drink aspirations, the Golden Bachelor knockin' boots, the missing F-35, Don Jr.'s Twitter getting hacked, and Gen Z tattoo trends!

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    In episode 1550, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, creator and host of HeidiWorld: The Heidi Fleiss Story, Molly Lambert, to discuss… Private Equity Offering Employees an Ownership Stake? Technically... Yes, Rudy Giuliani Is Being Sued Over $1.4 Million In Unpaid Legal Bills, Lost F-35 Jet Is A Good Reminder Of The Stupidity Of The F-35 Program, JFK's Used Death Limo and more!

    1. Private Equity Offering Employees an Ownershi...
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    In this edition of Benny and the Trends, Jack and Miles discuss Elon finally deciding to kill Twitter (by charging all users a monthly fee), the new Muppet's Pickle Milkshake, Russell Brand getting demonitized on YT, Ray Epps (whoever that is) getting charged for his participation in Jan. 6th, Apple's new "Personal Voice" feature, and what's REALLY going on with Tom Hanks!

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    In episode 1549, Jack and Miles are joined by Assistant Professor of Technology Operations and Statistics, Dr. João Sedoc, to discuss… Ways The Future Might Look Different Big and Small, Philosophical Questions About These Language Models, Will ChatGPT Language Models Lead to Skynet? (It Won't) and more!

    LISTEN: Si Chomphu by Salin

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    In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of the Beetlejuice musical, Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher NOT strike breaking after all, Russell Brand getting accused of sexual assault, the auto workers strike, Trump on Meet The Press and much more!

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    The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 304 (9/11/23-9/15/23)

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    In episode 1548, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, DeAnne Smith, to discuss… Touchin Base with the Out of Touch Billies, Bill Maher Bringing His Terrible Show Back To TV Despite Strike, Cup Noodles... Now With Caffeine and more!

    1. To Fight Inflation, the Fed Is Declaring a War on Workers
    2. The Original 'Avocado Toast' Millionaire Is Back, And He Wants 'Pain In the Economy'
    3. No, the Federal Reserve Hasn’t Brought Inflation ...
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    In this edition of Trend'Sync's Back!, Jack and Miles discuss the return of N'Sync, Hunter Biden getting indicted, Trump turning his mugshot to a money phone (illegally, of course), and the iPhone 12 getting banned in France!

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    The guys were pleased to be joined by Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale on the latest episode. The trio discussed a disappointing ending to Team USA’s FIBA tourney performance before transitioning to the Southeast Division

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    In episode 1547, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun, Matt Lieb, to discuss… Neo Nazis DO NOT WANT TO LOOK LIKE AN EMBARRASSMENT, The Expanded Child Tax Credit Cut Child Poverty By More Than Half, Lauren Boebert Reportedly Exorcised From Beetlejuice Performance and more!

    1. Inside the Neo-Nazi Trial of 'Boneface', the Man They Think Made Them Look Bad
    2. Neo-Nazis Are Shocked a Guy Called 'BoneFac...
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    In this edition of Aaron Rodger's Achilles Trendon, Jack and Miles discuss ancient aliens in Mexico, NASA announcing they MAY have found biosignatures on an exoplanet, an update on the Drew Barrymore/WGA situ,  no one wanting Biden to run in 2024, and Apple's upcoming iPhone 15/15 Pro!

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    In episode 1546, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Liz Barrett, to discuss… McCarthy Announces Impeachment Inquiry With No House Vote, Feels Like There’s More and More Interest In / Pressure On a Biden Alternative, DraftKings Walks Back 9/11-Themed Promotion, Gatorade Unveils Brand New Hydrating Sports Drink Called… Water? And more!

    1. McCarthy Announces Impeachment Inquiry With No House Vote
    2. McCarthy says impeachment inq...
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    In this edition of Trendo Mechanicus, Jack and Miles discuss Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk, an update on the "Prayer Coach" controversy, Tim Scott's totally real GF, and Gen X managers having a Menty B over Zoomer slang!

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    In episode 1545, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, Anna Hossnieh, to discuss… So I Guess We’re Going to Have to Watch Suits? Anna's Streaming Corner and more!

    LISTEN: Paris, Texas by Rosie Lowe

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    In this edition of Nine ElevTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the Drew Barrymore Show returning to TV (regardless of the WGA strike), Grindr losing half its staff over RTO mandate, and the Ashton Kutcher/Mila Kunis apology video!

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    September 10, 2023 67 mins

    The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 303

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