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The Daily Zeitgeist

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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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Grammys So Male, Trump’s Favorite Celebrity Couple 1.29.18 30.01.2018 56:08

In episode 73, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Laci Mosley to discuss the Grammies low ratings, Trump vs. Jay Z, Menghazi crims Steve Wynn, Scott Baio, Woody Allen, reactions to female anger, plus Trumps interview with Piers Morgan, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Zeitgeist 8 (Best of 1/22/18-1/26/18) 28.01.2018 46:53

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 15 (1/22/18-1/26/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Disney Really Made Frozen, Meghan Markle’s Royal Training 1.26.18 27.01.2018 59:08

In episode 72, Jack & Miles are joined by "frequent podcast guest" comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss Trump's trying to fire Mueller, Menghazi monsters Harvey Weinstein, Larry Nasser, David Copperfield, Garrison Keillor, 'Bloidwatch, Grammy's, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Russian Kids Are Alright, Burger King Redeems Sponsored ‘Tent 1.25.18 26.01.2018 52:11

In episode 71, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Dave Stone to discuss the doomsday clock, a sci-fi dystopia with porn, Watergate's comparisons to today's government, a Russian viral video content, a Burger King net neutrality ad, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GOP vs. FBI, That Google Art App Owns Your Face 1.24.18 25.01.2018 50:37

In episode 70, Jack & Miles are joined by TV writer Phil Rosenthal to discuss the White House website thank you video, Sessions interview by Mueller, #releasethememo, the new FB algorithm, the Google art selfie app's black mirror quality, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscars So Right, Cosby Says The Darndest Things 1.23.18 24.01.2018 54:55

In episode 69, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Brodie Reed to discuss the government shutdown & CHIP getting funded, Oscar nominations, an update on the Hawaii missile crisis, Bill Cosby showing up at a jazz club, the Apple conspiracy, & more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon Makes Shoplifting Easy, Philly Lubes Up For The Super Bowl 1.22.18 23.01.2018 57:51

In episode 68, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Raj Desai to discuss the women's march, Democrats caving in over the government shut down, the Super Bowl, Amazon Go, potential cities for Amazon HQ, bad movies doing well at the box office, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Zeitgeist 7 (Best of 1/16/18-1/19/18) 21.01.2018 45:08

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 14 (1/16/18-1/19/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump = Shark Hater, Timberlake = Woke 1.19.18 20.01.2018 1:03:10

In episode 67, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Amy Miller to discuss the government shut down, Chicago West, Stormy Daniel's InTouch interview, Omarosa keeping receipts, protest music, 'bloidwatch, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Wars Doesn’t Translate, Lindsey Graham = Trump Whisperer 1.18.18 19.01.2018 59:38

In episode 66, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Jake Weisman to discuss China's lacking interest in The Last Jedi, then a check in with Trump supporters, John Kelly's ego, Lindsay Graham's defense of Trump's racism, the new cannabis prop, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Declared Healthiest Man Alive, Pitch Perfect 3 Is Propaganda? 1.17.18 18.01.2018 59:08

In episode 65, Jack & Miles are joined by write Daniel O'Brien to discuss Trump's cognitive & physical exam, Erik Trump defending his father, Steve Bannon, accusations against Seal, the parents who held their kids captive, Pitch Perfect 3, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aziz Ansari Controversy, Hawaii’s Near Death Experience 1.16.18 17.01.2018 51:51

In episode 64, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to discuss the Hawaii Missile Alert, Aziz Ansari and the issue of consent, Trump paying off a porn star, a new sexist edit of Star Wars, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Zeitgeist 6 (Best of 1/8/18-1/12/18) 14.01.2018 50:08

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 13 (1/8/18-1/12/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wait, Is Trump ... Racist? 1.12.18 13.01.2018 1:02:19

In episode 63, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Sara June to discuss Menghazi crims Steven Seagal, James Franco, plus Dan Harmon's apology to Megan Ganz, his former writer, Trump's blatant racism towards people of color, white panthers, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t Hate The Sh***y Media Men List, Lana Del Radiohead 1.11.18 12.01.2018 1:01:45

In episode 62, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Alex Schmidt to discuss more of the presidents schedule, America being a joke in Holland, Menghazi with Michael Douglas, & Moira Donegan's Media Men's list, Radiohead suing Lana Del Rey, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ancestry.com For Black People, Stan Lee’s Men-ghazi 1.10.18 11.01.2018 51:53

In episode 61, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Edgar Momplaisir to discuss a new online hub for data collections on slavery, Steve Bannon, Stan Lee, French actresses letter about #metoo, Dianne Feinstein tricking Trump, a Starbucks hoax, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Ivanka Doesn’t Get, Is H&M Trolling You With Racism? 1.9.18 10.01.2018 54:12

In episode 60, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Caitlin Durante to discuss H&M's missteps, Trump not knowing the national anthem, Ivanka's 'Time's Up' tweets, a list of Trump accusers, & producer Anna joins to talk the new live action Aladdin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Oprah, Trump’s Daily Routine 1.8.18 09.01.2018 55:50

In episode 59, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss more 'Fire & Fury' revelations, Steven Miller getting kicked off CNN, the Golden Globes, Oprah's possible presidency, 200K Salvadorians losing protective status, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Zeitgeist 5 (Best of 1/2/18-1/5/18) 07.01.2018 52:45

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 12 (1/2/18-1/5/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights From ‘Fire and Fury,’ 2018 Movie Preview 1.5.18 06.01.2018 54:00

In episode 58, Jack & Miles are joined by writer Amy Lam to discuss Justin Timberlake, Logan Paul being trash, a white supremacist trying to derail Amtrak, most anticipated films of 2018, 'bloidwatch, Michael Wolff's Fire & Fury, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reefer Madness 2.0, New Trump Book Is Messy AF 1.4.18 05.01.2018 48:40

In episode 57, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Kaseem Bentley to discuss the raw water, plus they call Ben Reccius, a lawyer specializing in cannabis business law to talk Jeff Sessions plans to end legalized weed, the Trump tell-all book & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Timberlake Returns As A White Man, Propecia Will Kill Us ALL 1.3.18 04.01.2018 56:47

In episode 56, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Carl Tart to discuss Justin Timberlake's rebranding as a white man, country music's origin, China's thoughts on Trump, Hoda Kotb taking over Matt Lauer's job, most anticipated albums of 2018 & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Drugs On CNN, Time’s Up For Sex Crims 1.2.18 03.01.2018 58:47

In episode 55, Jack & Miles are joined by our favorite Jamie Loftus to discuss Menghazi crims of Vice, Dave Chappelle's Netflix specials, the Times Up Initiative, New Year's eve broadcasts & producer Anna comes on to discuss Iran protests, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word On The Last Jedi 12.29.17 29.12.2017 25:06

In this special episode, Jack & Miles are joined by special guests Dani Fernandez and one of The Daily Zeitgeist writers JM McNab to discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi. SPOILERS AHEAD! PROCEED WITH CAUTION! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Geisty's: Most Appropriate Person Of The Year 12.28.17 28.12.2017 25:14

In this special episode, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Brandie Posey to discuss their most appropriate persons of the 2017 year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.