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 w…Social links:
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It's Trendy To Rock A Zeit 4/25: University Protests, SCOTUS, Harvey Weinstein, Thermonator, 'Atlas'
In this edition of It's Trendy To Rock A Zeit, Jack and Miles discuss the widespread pro-Palestine university protests, SCOTUS's arguments in Trump's immunity case, Harvey Weinstein's NY conviction getting overturned, that flamethrower-equipped robot dog, the new J.Lo movie 'Atlas' ('basically 'I, …
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Tesla: The Libs Strike Back, New Capitalist Fear Just Dropped 04.25.24
In episode 1665, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of The Worst Idea Of All Time, Tim Batt, to discuss… Tesla Is NOT Doing Well??? But Elon … I Thought He…F**king Sucks? Employers You Have A Problem: Gen Z Worker ‘Quiet Quitting’ Has Evolved Into ‘Resenteeism’ AKA NEW CAPITALIST FE…
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A Trend With No Zeitgeist 4/24: TikTok, London Marathon Wine Guy, George Santos, Flight Cancellations, Owen Wilson
In this edition of A Trend With No Zeitgeist, Jack and Miles discuss TikTok getting banned, the London Marathon Wine Guy, George Santos' big comeback, Airlines being forced to pay you back for flight cancellations/major delays, the OJ Simpson movie that Owen Wilson *wont* be starring in and much mo…
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Trump = Junior Soprano, Crofton Chaos Ensues 04.24.24
In episode 1664, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, poet, musician, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Jesse Watters - TRUMP IS TOO OLD FOR TRIAL! NASA’s Voyager 1 Probe Is Finally Making Sense Again and more! WATCH: Fox host says Trump is too old and unhealthy to sit…
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UniTrend Auto Workers Union 4/23: NBA, UAW, UNRWA, Columbia University, Taylor Swift Typewriter, Mike Black
In this edition of UniTrend Auto Workers Union, Jack and Miles discuss some not-so-shocking losses in the NBA, the UAW's Volkswagen win in Chattanooga, the UN saying "that's cap" to Israel's UNRWA claims, the mass arrests made at Columbia University over pro-Palestinian protests, Taylor Swift's typ…
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SCOTUS Sucks And Not The Good Kind 04.23.24
In episode 1663, Jack and Miles are joined by public defender and co-host of 5-4 Pod, Rhiannon Hamam, to discuss… The Problem With SCOTUS, Too Much Money In Politics, Federalist Society = Movie Villains? The Fallout Of Citizens United, Legally Punishing The Unhoused, Is Trump IMMUNITY GOD? And more…
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Taylor's Trendmerican Pie Saturdays 04.22.24
In this edition of Taylor's Trendmerican Pie Saturdays, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Mike "Jesus Jerkoff Eyes" Johnson finally getting the Ukraine aid package passed in the House, the New Yorker's recent article on misinformation and belief, Joe Biden doubling down on his fals…
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Weekly Zeitgeist 317 (Best of 4/15/24-4/19/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 334 (4/15/24-4/19/24)
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WORDLE “Crisis”, Rat Czar Of NY = Fail 04.19.24
In episode 1662, Miles and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by host of Jockular, Katie Kershaw, to discuss… Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants To Use Those Jewish Space Lasers On Migrants, Uhhh New Yorkers Are Getting Sick From What? Speaking of NY... Therapists Are Starting To Worry About WORDLE, Trum…
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Trendtin Trendantino 4/18: Quentin Tarantino, Nature, Google, MAGA Media, Brazil, Bee Population
In this edition of Trendtin Trendantino, Miles and special guest host Andrew Ti discuss Quentin Tarantino shelving his last film, Nature getting credited in pop songs, Google firing 28 employees for protesting Project Nimbus, MAGA Media learning that NYC isn't Mad Max, a Brazilian bank having a "We…
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