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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,...

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Weekly Zeitgeist 51 (Best of 11/19/18-11/23/18) 25.11.2018 50:40

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 58 (11/19/18-11/23/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Left-Overs, Unders, Myths 23.11.2018 44:22

What's overrated? What's underrated? What's your Google search? You have a myth?? Tell it like it is! Comedian Teresa Lee and super producer Anna Hossnieh join Jack and Miles to get down on some leftovers on this special Black Friday bonus episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunchables: Ciggs For Kids, Pelosi Not Scared 11.21.18 21.11.2018 1:06:29

In episode 279, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to discuss the weekly Google trends skim, a deeper look at the attack on diplomats in Cuba, Democrats gripe with Nancy Pelosi, the 30th anniversary of Lunchables, Thanksgiving plans, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Tech’s ‘FAANG’ stocks have lost more than $1 trillion and counting from highs amid tech rout 2. Chiefs vs. Rams was an incredibl...

Colin Jost: Working Class Hero, How To Ruin McDonald’s Fries 11.20.18 20.11.2018 1:07:23

In episode 278, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Nick Turner to discuss an Instagram mother shouting out her son his birthday, new Cheesy Bacon Fries at McDonalds, criticism Colin Jost is receiving for his comments about Amazon HQ coming to New York, plus a call with Jose Ortiz Jr., Executive Director of the NYC Employment and Training Coalition, to discuss the problems that comes along with...

Weekly Zeitgeist 50 (Best of 11/12/18-11/16/18) 18.11.2018 1:05:15

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 57 (11/12/18-11/16/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook Is Trash Part 6,997; XO Fake Tour Life 11.16.18 16.11.2018 1:09:36

In episode 276, Jack and Miles are joined by Yo Is This Racist? podcast host Andrew Ti to discuss a fake band who booked a European tour, Michael Avenatti's questionable arrest, Melania's dismissed of Mira Ricardel from the White House, votes in Florida being disqualified over mismatched signatures, Facebook leaders blatant denial of Russia's influence on their site, the Sour Patch Kids cereal, Au...

Big D Toilet, Small D Energy; If A Mid Life Crisis Were A Toy 11.15.18 15.11.2018 1:11:54

In episode 275, Jack and Miles are joined by Doctor Mister Cody Johnston to discuss our acting attorney general's working for a company that hawks weird products, conspiracy theories for why Fox News still hasn't tweeted, Trump continuing to throw a tantrum over his weekend, the right giving Democrats a game plan, Republicans screaming about Democrats trying to steal their elections, MTV bringing...

NRA vs Legitimate Science, Keurig ‘Cept For Booze 11.14.18 14.11.2018 1:08:45

In episode 274, Jack and Miles are joined by Creature Feature host Katie Goldin to discuss sugar-monitoring groups coming for milkshakes with over a thousand calories, Tucker Carlson's lies, Trump's France trip going poorly, Melania demanding a security aide be fired, the NRA's beef with medical professionals, Keurig and DrinkWorks teaming up to make an automated booze machine, and more! FOOTNOTES...

Papa John Go Away, Stan Lee Come Back! 11.13.18 13.11.2018 1:02:22

In episode 273, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss Stan Lee's passing, NYC's Pink Tax for female commuters, California's largest wildfires to date, the lack of caravan talk now that the midterms are over, the blue wave making its way, the lack of funds in the GOP, Toy Story 4, Papa John's being back in legal trouble, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee De...

Sad Boy Tucker, Already With The Xmas Music? 11.12.18 12.11.2018 1:06:24

In episode 272, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Eric Lampaert to discuss the weekend box office, Ice-T never having eaten a bagel, China's new AI journalists, Trump claiming he doesn't know new acting attorney general Matt Whitaker, a look at Tucker Carlson's life, bloidwatch, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Ice-T Says He’s Never Eaten a Bagel 2. China’s state-run press agency has created an ‘AI anc...

Weekly Zeitgeist 49 (Best of 11/5/18-11/9/18) 11.11.2018 1:01:39

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 56 (11/5/18-11/9/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R(U)(S)si(A), Oprah’s Favorite Things (For Rich Slobs) 11.9.18 09.11.2018 1:05:01

In episode 271, Jack and Miles are joined by podcaster Yusong Liu to discuss RBG's fall, the White House releasing a doctored video to attack Jim Acosta, Trump's attempt to push back on the Mueller investigation by making his friend the acting attorney general, another mass shooting in America, the left's witchcraft, Oprah's favorite thing list with super producer Anna Hossnieh, and more! FOOTNOTE...

This (Jeff) Session’s Over, Chasing The Perfect Wave 11.8.18 08.11.2018 1:08:19

In episode 270, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Jason Pargin to discuss Jeff Session's resignation, Rod Rosenstein leaving the Mueller probe, Trump's post-election press conference, voter demographics in the context of higher education, a Breaking Bad movie, most Googled Thanksgiving foods, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. ContraPoints 2. Jeff Sessions Forced Out As Attorney General After Constant Crit...

Blue Wave-ish, Sandler’s Still Got It 11.7.18 07.11.2018 1:00:28

In episode 269, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Sofiya Alexandra to discuss Adam Sandler's new Netflix special, midterm elections, the GOP's list of things they need to respond to once the Democrats take the house, aliens, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. The Unexpected Humanity Of Adam Sandler’s New Netflix Special 2. Scoop: Republicans secretly study their coming hell 3. 2018 Election: Live Coverag...

Queen Of The Zeitgeist, What To Worry About On Election Day 11.6.18 06.11.2018 1:11:35

In episode 268, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of the Alchemy This! podcast Kevin Pollak to discuss the Bohemian Rhapsody film, Trump's behavior during midterms, Brian Kemp's office investigating the Democrats, why people like death metal, the calming game of Tetris, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rocks With $50 Million, ‘Nutcracker’ Crumbles 2. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rul...

Oprah vs Fox, Real Housewives Of The Vatican 11.5.18 05.11.2018 1:10:00

In episode 267, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, activist, and co-host of the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed to discuss Fox News being annoyed at Oprah for getting involved in Georgia, the UK possibly changing laws because too many people getting wasted at the airport, Nigerian security forces blaming Trump for their behavior, midterm polls, Steve King losing his mind on a qu...

Weekly Zeitgeist 48 (Best of 10/29/18-11/2/18) 04.11.2018 50:27

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 55 (10/29/18-11/2/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Vs. Pence, RIP ‘Cado Toast 11.2.18 02.11.2018 1:06:46

In episode 266, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss crazy Red Sox fans throwing full beer cans, trending Halloween costumes, Oprah's face off with Mike Pence in Georgia, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman's press conference regarding the women accusing Robert Mueller of harassment, Republicans using fear tactics to get folks to vote for the GOP, a massive walk out at Google...

Oprah vs Voter Suppression, It’s Too Late Kanye 11.1.18 01.11.2018 1:07:04

In episode 265, Miles and special guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by writer and performer Sarah Isaacson to discuss Kanye West's claim to be back from the sunken place, Trumps trip to Pittsburgh and his continued hate speech, the poorly planned plot to discredit Robert Mueller by Jacob Wohl, Oprah joining Stacey Abrams on her campaign in Georgia, a woman who has sex with ghosts, a couple dyi...

The Right’s Even Tired Of Fox News, Lena Dunham To Go Full Lohan? 10.31.18 31.10.2018 1:09:04

Boo! In episode 264, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and Hollywood Handbook podcast co-host Hayes Davenport to discuss how villains in horror movies rarely use guns, Matt Drudge being fed up with Fox News, how a convicted man for anti-Muslim terror plot blaming Trump for his actions, how in the world Shep Smith became the voice of reason on Fox News, Trump's new threat to end birthright citize...

Jekyll and Himmler, WTF Is Blexit? 10.30.18 30.10.2018 1:05:44

In episode 263, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Noah Gardenswartz to discuss Kanye's West's new 'blexit' stance, the Indonesian plane crash, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, whether the mainstream media will start acknowledging the blatant racism in this country, Brazil's new far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, the Playstation Classic update, the newly released video game Red Dead Redempti...

Maga Bomber Parody Of Himself, Bieber Burrito Saga A False Flag? 10.29.18 29.10.2018 1:08:24

In episode 262, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Vanessa Gritton to discuss Justin Bieber's lack of burrito eating skills, a suspect being arrested in connection to the mail bombs, the inevitable cries of crisis actors and false flags, the dog that tricks people into giving her McDonald's, the 'Clueless' remake, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Justin Bieber Burrito Eating 2. Man in Florida arrested,...

Weekly Zeitgeist 47 (Best of 10/22/18-10/26/18) 28.10.2018 56:45

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 54 (10/22/18-10/26/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bye Megyn, Trump’s JitterBug Is Tapped 10.26.18 26.10.2018 1:07:10

In episode 261, Jack and Miles are joined by Smart Mouth podcast host Katherine Spiers to discuss Megyn Kelly out at NBC News, more suspicious packages, Google Trends, Trump's (lack of) phone security, who was Dorcas Reilly, Post Malone's Postmates obsession, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Megyn Kelly's NBC show has been a ratings nightmare, and was at risk even before she defended blackface 2. Reports:...

Trump’s Words Have Power, Egg McMuffins On Steroids 10.25.18 25.10.2018 1:08:06

In episode 260, Miles and special guest co-host Culture King Jacquis Neal are joined by actor and activist Behzad Dabu to discuss Megyn Kelly's apology for her blackface comments, the homemade bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, and others, the caravan coming to scare the GOP, out of control robocalls, McDonalds new breakfast menu items, updates on the WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, the Titanic II go...