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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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YouTube Videos We're Thankful For, Thanksgiving Myths Part 2 11.22.17 23.11.2017 50:50

In episode 34, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss Nick Carter, Trump's defense of Roy Moore, the myth of the first Thanksgiving, Trump's Turkey pardon, & YouTube videos the team is thankful for, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Roy Moore Met His Wife (Is Creepy), Myths About Thanksgiving 11.21.17 22.11.2017 49:21

In episode 33, Jack & Miles are joined by SNL writer Streeter Seidell to discuss the FCC & net neutrality, Charlie Rose's firing & how The Royal Tenenbaum's called it, how Roy Moore met his wife, a look at Andy's Rooney's Thanksgiving, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Billionaire Conspiracy Behind Your News, Al Franken Officially A Creep 11.20.17 21.11.2017 54:56

In episode 32, Jack & Miles are joined by writer Liana Maeby to discuss #MENGHAZI - Al Franken, Jeffrey Tambor, Lena Dunham's EP Murray Miller, then a dive in to Charles Manson, Koch brothers history, & Katy Perry being banned from China, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekly Zeitgeist 1 (Best of 11/13/17-11/17/17) 18.11.2017 52:33

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 6 (11/13/17-11/17/17.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice League Conspiracy, And The Bible Says Putin Is The Next Oprah 11.17.17 18.11.2017 55:11

In episode 31, Jamie Loftus joins Jack & Miles to discuss the new Justice League movie, Trump's tweets about Al Franken, an update on Roy Moore, Meek Mill, & the Toy Freaks YouTube Channel, plus producer Anna Hossnieh is back for 'bloid watch! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drake = Batman, 1 Dark YouTube Channel 40X Bigger Than GoT 11.16.15 17.11.2017 49:29

In episode 30, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Laci Mosley to discuss Twitter taking away verified checks from alt-right, Drake shaming a groper, Al Franken, a dive in to a creepy baby fetish YouTube channel, the new iPhone iOS update & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy Moore or R. Kelly? Plus Blake Shelton’s Comedy Jokes 11.15.17 16.11.2017 48:18

In episode 29, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Sara June to discuss Blake Shelton's problematic twitter, Trump's visit with Philippine president Duterte, plus a game to differentiate Roy Moore's behavior from that of R. Kelly's, & more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby Boomers Are All Sociopaths, Who Asked for More LotR? 11.14.17 15.11.2017 42:50

In episode 28, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Caitlin Gill to discuss Donald Trump Jr's DM's with Wiki Leaks, Bob Goodlatte & Jeff Sessions, the baby boomer generation, Amazon's plot to make a LOTR TV show, Meek Mill's legal troubles, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIP The U.S. Constitution, New Accusation in Hollywood: Tom Hanks is Nice 11.13.17 14.11.2017 53:57

In episode 27, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Neel Nanda to discuss why men jerk off in front of women, Roy Moore, GOP's tax plan, a white nationalist march in Poland, & producer Anna joins in to discuss nice allegations about celebs, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad New Taylor Swift & Awesome Old War Stories 11.10.17 11.11.2017 54:08

In episode 26, Jack & Miles are joined for the third time by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss sex crimes, Louis CK's statements, Alabama judge Roy Moore, Veteran Day heroes, Taylor Swift's new album, & the weekly tabloid round up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich and Powerful Continue To Fall 11.9.17 10.11.2017 48:58

In episode 25, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Barbara Gray to discuss the Steele Dossier, Louis CK's NY Times expose, the Paradise Papers, Drake's Birkin bag collection & his Harry Potter obsession, Canada's use of the "F" word, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Is Mel Gibson Back, The NRA: A Brief History 11.8.17 09.11.2017 58:55

In episode 24, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Jon Gabrus to discuss Mel Gibson's return to Hollywood, the history of the NRA, the Paradise Papers, Taylor Swifts ACLU run-in, and LiAngelo Ball's shoplifting troubles in China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weinstein’s Spy Army, What Nuclear Explosions Are Like 11.7.17 08.11.2017 49:31

In episode 23, Jack & Miles are joined by writer Dave Schilling to discuss Weinstein's league of spies, what a Nuclear blast over your town would feel like, Papa Johns, Carter Page, Syria signing the Paris climate agreement, Ric Flair, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Myths About The South & Right Wing Myths About Guns 11.6.17 07.11.2017 46:28

In episode 22, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Caleb Synan to talk myths about the South, mass shootings, & then some fun stuff including Diddy's name change, Larry David, & then producer Anna Hossnieh joins in to discuss Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight Savings Is Good For Business, The Oprah Effect 11.6.17 06.11.2017 48:09

In episode 21, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Solomon Georgio to discuss daylight savings, the weekly tabloid watch, Trump's reactions to national tragedies, & then producer Anna Hossnieh joins to discuss Oprah's annual favorite thing list. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art World's Way More Sexist Than You Think, Osama Bin Laden's Loose Change 11.3.17 03.11.2017 46:25

In episode 20, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Riley Silverman to discuss myths about trans people in the media, Osama Bin Laden's hard drive files, the women harassed by Trump, the lack of famous women artists, Trump's sleeping habits, & more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly's Revisionist History, A Conspiracy Theory About Hitler 11.2.17 02.11.2017 42:09

In episode 19, Jack & Miles are joined by 'Yo, Is This Racist's' Andrew Ti to discuss John Kelly's views on Robert E. Lee, the terrorist attack in Manhattan, Trump's handling of Puerto Rico, a theory that Hitler escaped to Colombia, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do You Say Facebook in Russian, GOP Smoke Bombs 11.1.17 01.11.2017 39:29

In episode 18, Jack & Miles are joined by writer & show creator Reed Agnew to discuss Russian Facebook ads, Paul Manafort, George Papadopoulos, Sarah Huckabee Sanders deflection tactics, Robert Mueller possibly getting fired by Trump, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manafort Probed, George Clooney Sucks At Racial Commentary 10.31.17 31.10.2017 46:19

In episode 17, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Shannon Coffey to discuss Robert Mueller & his charges against Paul Manafort, Kevin Spacey's apology, Larry David's new season of Curb, George Clooney & Suburbicon, Albert Einstein, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greatest Drug Dealer In American History, Stranger Things Is Based On A Real Conspiracy Theory 10.30.17 30.10.2017 51:16

In episode 16, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss Trump drug abuse speech, the Sackler Family & Oxycontin, Stranger Things & the Montauk conspiracy, tabloids, George H.W. Bush & the Harvey effect, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coldplay > Radiohead, China = Black Mirror, JFK: Solved? 10.27.17 27.10.2017 52:02

In episode 15, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to discuss John Kelly being a monster, Fox New's weird claims about Radiohead stealing from Coldplay, Xi Jinping & China's new citizen rating system, plus Jack's JFK theories & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global Warming Is Coming Everywhere, Moana Creates A Tiny Woke Army 10.26.17 26.10.2017 51:09

In episode 14, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Jono Zalay to discuss Jeff Flake's comments, the GOP shutting down consumer protections, the FCC trying to get rid of net neutrality, global warming and a climate change poet, Ryan Zinke, & Moana. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI Is Harvesting Faces But President Pence Scares Us More 10.25.17 25.10.2017 46:37

In episode 13, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Dana Gould to discuss Mike Pence & his delusions, Bill O'Reilly's new excuses, facial recognition software, & a call in from our New York correspondent Taylor Ortega about the 'good' television show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woody Allen's Next Movie Is Creepy, Military Class Warfare 10.24.17 24.10.2017 56:36

In episode 12, Jack & Miles are joined again by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss financier Bill Browder, Tyler Perry & his Medea movies, classism in America & the military, & Jamie's podcast Bechdel Cast and her views on Woody Allen's Manhattan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sexist NYTimes Readers, Disney Sucks At Pet Sitting 10.23.17 23.10.2017 45:30

In episode 11, Jack & Miles are joined by Daniel Van Kirk to discuss The Snowman, Lupita Nyong'o's NY Times Op Ed piece, a round up of the weeks tabloids, the Handsmade Tale coming to life, the iPhone 8's lack of sales, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.