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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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The Geisty's: Most Appropriate Film/Show Of The Year 12.27.17 27.12.2017 31:40

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

The Geisty's: Most Appropriate Song Of The Year 12.26.17 26.12.2017 29:23

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

The Daily Zeitgeist Presents: Santa University 12.24.17 24.12.2017 30:22

The Daily Zeitgeist presents Jamie Loftus's much anticipated table read for her screenplay "Santa University." Cast members include Jamie Loftus, Jack O'Brien, Anna Hossnieh, Miles Gray, & Sophie Lichterman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R.I.P. Papa John, Obamacare Lives? 12.22.17 23.12.2017 51:44

In episode 54, the final episode of the year, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Brandie Posey to discuss Papa John CEO stepping down, Menghazi crims Michael Irwin, Eric Davis, 'bloidwatch, Paul Ryan, Obamacare sign ups, Netflix's Bright, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Sheeran Stole From TLC? World’s Most Entitled Human 12.21.17 22.12.2017 1:04:04

In episode 53, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Ify Nwadiwe to discuss Wyatt Koch, Apple slowing down iPhones, The Office re-boot, Netflix's Bright, plus Pod Save The People's Deray McKesson calls in to talk staying motivated in the fight & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Damon Tells It Like It Isn’t, Disney’s Creepy Trump-Bot 12.20.17 21.12.2017 53:29

In episode 52, Jack & Miles are joined by writer Dani Fernandez to discuss the Goofy Movie, Disney World's Trump animatronic robot, Matt Damon's trash statements, Al Franken, Cardinal Law's death, Puerto Rico, tax bill, Roy Moore, Tom Delonge & UFO's & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America Invented Election Meddling, Diddy To Buy An NFL Team? 12.19.17 20.12.2017 44:38

In episode 51, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Maggie Maye to discuss TJ Miller, the Panthers owner, Diddy, plus super producer Anna comes on to discuss America's meddling in other countries governments, tax bill, Tom Delonge & UFO's, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So ... UFOs Might Be Real. CDC Banned Words 12.18.17 19.12.2017 52:37

In episode 50, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Jacquis Neal to discuss Amtrak, the Atlanta airport, the CDC banned words list, an unidentified object spotted by naval pilots in 2004, Robert Mueller & the rumors of his potential firing, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Zeitgeist 4 (Best of 12/11/17-12/15/17) 17.12.2017 49:00

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 10 (12/11/17-12/15/17) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internet Dead, Menghazi Lives 12.14.17 15.12.2017 58:22

In episode 48, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Carl Tart to discuss Menghazi crims Russell Simmons, Morgan Spurlock, Tavis Smiley, and then they get into Net Neutrality & Ajit Pai, Google search terms of the year, Omarosa, Paul Ryan, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Today Goes H.A.M., Trump-ism Takes Huge L In AL 12.13.17 14.12.2017 1:04:41

In episode 47, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Megan Gailey to discuss Doug Jones defeat of Roy Moore in Alabama, USA Today's editorial on Trump, a GOP civil war, black voters needs, plus a call in from Ring Wing Watch's Jared Holt, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psyched for Star Wars: Episode 8, Bummed for Extinction: Episode 6 12.12.17 13.12.2017 57:44

In episode 46, Jack & Miles are joined again by comedian Edgar Momplaisir to discuss the latest in Menghazi: NFL Network analysts, Roy Moore, & then they get in to the Sixth Extinction, The Last Jedi, the creepy tweet sent out by Netflix, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy Moore Disappears, Trump’s Insane Media Diet 12.11.17 12.12.2017 55:16

In episode 45, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Caitlin Gill to discuss Trump's diet & television intake, Mario Batali & treatment of restaurant workers, Trump accusers, Silicon Valley, the NY terrorist attack, Golden Globe, Roy Moore, & more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Zeitgeist 3 (Best of 12/04/17-12/08/17) 10.12.2017 54:12

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 9 (12/04/17-12/08/17) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BloidGhazi Has Come, Cardi B’s Red Wedding 12.8.17 09.12.2017 56:36

In episode 44, Miles & special guest host comedian Laci Mosley are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to discuss Roy Moore & Doug Jones election, CCO of America Media INC Dylan "Dildo" Howard, remembering Trump accusations, Cardi's wedding, tabloid watch, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Franken Resigns, And The Top People And Movies Of 2017 12.7.17 08.12.2017 1:01:02

In episode 43, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Edgar Momplaisir to discuss Lavar Ball & his sons, Rand Paul, Time Person Of The Year, Al Franken, Brock Turner, Harvey Weinstein, Israel & Palestine, Trump speeches, the Jolene song, & more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dopest Olympic Team Ever, Will Climate Change Shrink Our Bodies? 12.6.17 07.12.2017 51:38

In episode 42, Miles and guest co-host super producer Anna are joined by comedian Howard Kremer to discuss tipping at restaurants, climate change, the Olympics banning Russia, a new suicide box, plus a call from fire correspondent Jack O'Brien. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grilled Dustin Hoffman & Tarantino Star Trek 12.5.17 06.12.2017 53:38

In episode 41, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Matt Braunger to discuss Trump slashing national monuments, Lavar Ball, Menghazi members Danny Masterson, Dustin Hoffman, Roy Moore, plus Quentin Tarantino may be directing a Star Trek film, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat The Rich Before They Eat Us, They (Robots) Took Our Jobs 12.4.17 05.12.2017 55:01

In episode 40, Jack & Miles are joined comedian Josh Androsky to discuss Tina Fey, the tax bill that just passed, Trump's tweet about Michael Flynn, a break down of wealth distribution in America, the future of automation, college football, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly Zeitgeist 2 (Best of 11/27/17-12/01/17) 03.12.2017 1:07:49

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 8 (11/27/17-12/01/17) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flynn Flips, ‘Forrest Gump’ Is In The Air 12.1.17 02.12.2017 47:27

In episode 39, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Shelby Fero to discuss cutting boards, Forrest Gump, a broader break down of the GOP tax bill and how it will effect Americans, the weekly tabloid watch, Michael Flynn's guilty plea, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why We Already Live In The Matrix & The Story Of O.J. 11.30.17 01.12.2017 54:46

In episode 38, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Biniam Bizuneh to discuss how fast news is moving these days while touching on multiple topics, tax cuts, how Facebook has become so powerful, what OJ is up to these days, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Sex Crims And Who REALLY Voted For Trump? 11.29.17 30.11.2017 1:00:25

In episode 37, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Ify Nwadiwe to discuss North Korea, #MENGHAZI crims aka Matt Lauer, Garrison Keiller, Matthew Weiner, plus Trump's tweet storm, new Avengers trailer, Flaming Hot Cheetos Mac & Cheese bites, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denzel’s Weird Boozing Habits, The Right’s Dumb Upton Sinclair 11.28.17 29.11.2017 55:43

In episode 36 Jack & Miles are joined again by comedian Edgar Momplaisir to discuss the new Grammy's nominations, Denzel Washington's code of ethics, James O'Keefe, Trump's Pocahontas comments, the new Disney film Coco & Frozen's Olaf short, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nazis: Not Just Like Us, America Infiltrates The Royal Family 11.27.17 28.11.2017 49:37

In episode 35, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Katia Kvinge to discuss the Koch brothers purchasing Time INC, a new study about underreported police shootings, a NY times profile on a white nationalist, Robert Mueller, the Royal family, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.