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

March 29, 2023 26 min

In this edition of , Miles and super producer Becca discuss Dunkin' Donuts getting sued, Disney laying off Ike Perlmutter, Gov. Bill Lee's personal connection to the Nashville shooting victims, Bernie Sanders grilling Howard Schultz like a cheese, Jennifer Aniston lamenting the kids these days finding 'Friends' offensive, and revisit the BORG phenomenon!

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In episode 1451, Miles and guest co-host, Andrew Ti, are joined by

 

In episode 1450, Miles and guest co-host, Andrew Ti, are joined by podcaster and author of Stash: My Life In Hiding, Laura Cathcart Robbins to discuss...the GOP's favorite catch-all dogwhistle, Mammoth meat from Down Under,  the many hats of Stormy Daniels, and much more!

1. Why Republicans Abandoned Their Economic Message | The New Republic

2. Meatball from l...

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In this edition of AsTrend City, Miles and super producer Becca discuss Wes Anderson's new film 'Asteroid City', Adnan's conviction getting reinstated, the new emojis, Disney laying off 7000 employees, Mike Pence being "forced" to testify, and Luka Fersko's search for a mute carpenter/engineer/butler/assistant who'll work for peanuts!

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March 28, 2023 70 min

In episode 1450, Miles and guest co-host, Pallavi Gunalan, are joined by author of Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies, Professor Gaia Bernstein, to discuss… The Pope’s Puffy Jacket Was An AI Fake Sadly, Apple Also Ignoring The Total Lack of Enthusiasm for VIRTUAL REALITY, UNWIRED and more!

  1. The Pope’s Puffy Jacket Was An AI Fake Sadly
  2. The swagged-out pope is an AI fake — and an early glimpse of a new realit...
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In this edition of , Miles and Becca discuss Jonathan Majors' getting arrested on assault charges, Spotify's bullshit diversity initiative, the school shooting in Tennessee,  Trump's Waco,TX rally, Twitter's source code getting leaked, and Dolly Parton's song "Rainbowland" and Michelangelo's David corrupting the youth!

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In episode 1449, Jack and Miles are joined by musician, poet, author, comedian, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… So… France Is On Fire Now, I’ve finally found common ground with Melania… and more!

  1. So… France Is On Fire Now
  2. Why are there protests in France?
  3. Why So Many People in France Are Protesting Over Pensions
  4. King Charles’s visit to France postponed amid protests
  5. I’ve finally found common...
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The weekly round-up of the best moment from DZ's season 267 (3/20/23-3/24/23)

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In this edition of Guess Who's Back…, Jack and Miles discuss the suspicious package sent to Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, Trump holding a rally in Waco, March Madness, Beethoven's DNA, celebrities handed a Crypto L by the SEC, Disney World employees getting a raise, and Will Robinson Jr. looking for Amanda Huginkiss!

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In episode 1448, Jack and Miles (aka DADDY!) are joined by super producer at Big Money Players, Olivia Aguilar, to discuss… Miles Re-entry Briefing, Trump Is Making Sh*tloads Of Money Off Of His Impending Arrest--He Just can’t Get Another Insurrection Going…, The Grandparents In Congress Prove They Don’t Know How Anything Works, People Are Getting Fed Up With Mysterious “Phantom” Uber Eats Orders, Google’s Bard Is Great… At Spreadi...

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In this edition of TDZ: The Daddy Zone, Jack and Miles(!!!) discuss Trump posting AI images of himself?, the police suing Afroman, the death of the $1 NY slice, details from the Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit, the Weeknd becoming the most popular artist… whatever that means, and Quentin Tarantino announcing his 10th film!

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In episode 1447, Jack and guest co-host Matt Lieb are joined by author and illustrator of the book Finance for the People and the host of Weird Finance, Paco de Leon, to discuss… The Guy Behind The Don’t Say Gay Bill Pleaded Guilty To Covid Relief Fraud, Sofia Coppola’s Daughter Went Viral For Her “Chaotic” TikTok, Dick Van Dyke Crashed His Car – But He’s NOT DEAD, Cameron Diaz’s Comeback Movie is a Dumpster Fire Behind The Scenes ...

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Jack and Producer Jabari were joined by the legend, 11-year NBA vet and color analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks Marques Johnson on today's anniversary episode. The trio discussed Giannis, the current crop of Big Men, generational comparisons and more!

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In this edition of I Came Here To Chew Bubblegum And Read Trends…, Jack and writer JM McNab discuss Trump essentially begging to get arrested, Google's new BARD AI criticizing Google's monopoly on digital advertising, Zodiac Academy's viral copyright page, Gwyneth Paltrow's ski accident trial, Panera scanning your palm for a sandwich, and the new film 'Mother Mary'

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In episode 1446, Jack and guest co-host Jody Avirgan are joined by hosts of the Blocked Party podcast, Stefan Heck & John Cullen to discuss...The new Fox News lawsuit, Ben Affleck's new film 'Air', the deadly fungus among us, and much more!

1. Abby Grossberg: Fox News producer files lawsuits against the network, alleging she was coerced into providing misleading Dominion testimony | CNN Business

2. Ben Affleck Screens ‘Air’ f...

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In this edition of HBD LaurTrend Passell, Jack and writer JM McNab discus Trump NOT getting arrested (yet), AI Trump getting arrested (in AI created photos), the eternal debate: is peanut butter a liquid?, the "I Survived…" book series, Alex Jones trying to hoard his money, and 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' getting banned in China!

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In episode 1445, Jack and guest co-host Jody Avirgan are joined by journalist and host of City of Tents: Veterans Row, Anna Scott, to discuss... Questions for Anna On City of Tents: Veterans Row, The Cut New Rules For Social Etiquette and more!

  1. The Cut New Rules For Social Etiquette

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In this edition of JC Trendy, Jack and super producer Becca discuss Trump possibly getting arrested this week?, Shazam 2's terrible reviews, Ted Lasso's baffling White House address, Rupert Murdoch constantly getting married, and the frozen strawberry recall!

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In episode 1444, Jack and and guest co-host super producer Justin Connor are joined by writer, actor, and comedian, Ify Nwadiwe, to discuss… Amazon is Being Sued For Not Warning Customers About Facial Recognition, People Love The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Movie and more!

  1. Amazon is Being Sued For Not Warning Customers About Facial Recognition
  2. Amazon Go Store Accused of Violating NYC's Biometric Surveillance Law
  3. Know Before You Am...
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The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 266 (3/13/23-3/17/23)

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In this edition of Better Late Than Trender, Jack and super producer Justin discuss the tragic passing of Lance Reddick, Gwyneth Paltrow's intermittent fasting fiasco, more murder investigation for Murdaugh, the reviews for 'Shazam 2' & 'John Wick 4', St. Patrick's Day horror stories, and March Madness kicking off!

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