Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons.

In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster Jacquis Neal to talk about another young scientist who stole America's heart (and probably did something bizarre and farcical with it):

Steve Urkel, as played by Jaleel White

We'll explore the character's creation, transmogrification, eventual cancellation and much more!

Hello, The Internet!&trade;, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we&rsquo;re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons.
In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster Jacquis Neal to talk about another young scientist who stole America's heart (and probably did something bizarre and farcical with it):
Steve Urkel, as played by Jaleel White
We'll explore the character's creation, transmogrification, eventual cancellation and much more!

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, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free.

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Icon #2 Steve Urkel: He DID Do That

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In episode 2084, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun and Bad Hasbara, Matt Lieb, to discuss… DNC Is Hearing That Saxophone…, Armie Hammer’s Anti-Migrant Action Movie Isn’t A Monster Hit Despite Claims By The Right and more!
BREAKING: Rep. DeGette gets heated with a constituent pressing her on why she voted to send bombs to Israel: "If this the only issue that you care about is this issue, then you should not vote for me"
Scoop: Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in run-up to 2028
Progressive primary victories have corporate Democrats panicking
Armie Hammer to star in non-Batman movie The Dark Knight, marking first lead role since sex abuse scandal
Warner Bros. Asked ‘Dark Knight’ Director to Change the Name of His Armie Hammer Action Film
Armie Hammer's "Astonishingly Bad" Anti-Migrant Film Citizen Vigilante is Getting a Global Release. Here's Why
Citizen Vigilante Would Kill You for Obeying the Law
Citizen Vigilante: How a banned film became far right’s latest weapon against Muslims and migrants
Uwe Boll Says Armie Hammer Film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ Has Been Banned in Germany for ‘Inciting Violence Against Migrants,’ but Insists: ‘I Am Not a Nazi!’
Why Elon Musk is so obsessed with this violently xenophobic Armie Hammer movie
Armie Hammer’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’ Secures Worldwide Distribution Following Dramatic Elon Musk Intervention
Armie Hammer's Controversial Film 'Citizen Vigilante' Hits 94% on Rotten Tomatoes Amid Backlash

LISTEN: WE ON GO by BIA

In episode 2084, Miles and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacquisneal/?hl=en">Jacquis Neal</a> are joined by comedian and host of <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/pod-yourself-a-gun-a-sopranos-podcast">Pod Yourself A Gun</a> and <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/bad-hasbara">Bad Hasbara</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattliebjokes/">Matt Lieb</a>, to discuss&hellip; DNC Is Hearing That Saxophone&hellip;, Armie Hammer&rsquo;s Anti-Migrant Action Movie Isn&rsquo;t A Monster Hit Despite Claims By The Right and more!
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<li><a href="https://x.com/sunrisemvmt/status/2034728846067466515">BREAKING: Rep. DeGette gets heated with a constituent pressing her on why she voted to send bombs to Israel: "If this the only issue that you care about is this issue, then you should not vote for me"</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/01/harris-mamdani-progressives-2028">Scoop: Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in run-up to 2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/01/democratic-socialists-versus-corporate-democrats">Progressive primary victories have corporate Democrats panicking</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ew.com/armie-hammer-to-star-in-the-dark-knight-first-lead-role-since-scandal-8770811">Armie Hammer to star in non-Batman movie&nbsp;The Dark Knight, marking first lead role since sex abuse scandal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/warner-bros-armie-hammer-dark-knight-director-change-title-1235113103/">Warner Bros. Asked &lsquo;Dark Knight&rsquo; Director to Change the Name of His Armie Hammer Action Film</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/film/a71781075/armie-hammer-citizen-vigilante/">Armie Hammer's "Astonishingly Bad" Anti-Migrant Film Citizen Vigilante is Getting a Global Release. Here's Why</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/citizen-vigilante-would-kill-you-for-obeying-the-law/">Citizen Vigilante&nbsp;Would Kill You for Obeying the Law</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.muslimnetwork.tv/citizen-vigilante-how-a-banned-film-became-far-rights-latest-weapon-against-muslims-and-migrants/">Citizen Vigilante: How a banned film became far right&rsquo;s latest weapon against Muslims and migrants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/armie-hammer-citizen-vigilante-banned-germany-uwe-boll-1236785839/">Uwe Boll Says Armie Hammer Film &lsquo;Citizen Vigilante&rsquo; Has Been Banned in Germany for &lsquo;Inciting Violence Against Migrants,&rsquo; but Insists: &lsquo;I Am Not a Nazi!&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/493787/elon-musk-citizen-vengeance-armie-hammer">Why Elon Musk is so obsessed with this violently xenophobic Armie Hammer movie</a></li>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/armie-hammer-citizen-vigilante-worldwide-distribution-1236799025/">Armie Hammer&rsquo;s &lsquo;Citizen Vigilante&rsquo; Secures Worldwide Distribution Following Dramatic Elon Musk Intervention</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/armie-hammers-controversial-film-citizen-005120695.html?guccounter=1&amp;amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMTS4EbcgsZ9IeTAcp52ZluJ7aaN-24jiRMDcNpZRfuFzvMVswlAB8fYMCddbFel5O6Frsy1_ghdG_uTgGUwFvRgdogw1Eape1cO1qewmy3HusXJeJWyem3Uh1ROoId9pfqqZdm53kxMCzTEgI5sATBlj5ot3qi3IQUS97q7vKG5">Armie Hammer's Controversial Film 'Citizen Vigilante' Hits 94% on Rotten Tomatoes Amid Backlash</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/01vCzM84c5JLSkG2iXC9VZ">WE ON GO by BIA</a>

Dems Hearing That Sax! Armie Hammer Is Back… 07.02.26

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In this edition of Penalty Trend-Out, Miles and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal discuss Trump's 2025 financial disclosures, the passing of that guy from the Village People, GTA 6's "physical" release, Bryan Adams' Canada Day protest song and much more!

In this edition of Penalty Trend-Out, Miles and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal discuss Trump's 2025 financial disclosures, the passing of that guy from the Village People, GTA 6's "physical" release, Bryan Adams' Canada Day protest song and much more!

Penalty Trend-Out 7/1: Trump's 2025 Financials, The Village People, GTA 6, Bryan Adams

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In episode 2083, Miles and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by English professor, author of The New Mutants: Superheroes and the Radical Imagination of American Comics, and host of Nerd from the Future, Ramzi Fawaz, to discuss… GOP Rep Is Finally Back At Work After 116 Day…Medical Issue, The American Fair is a success STFU, TikTok’s Most Hated ‘90s Children’s Book Is Being Turned Into A Movie and more!
GOP Rep Is Finally Back At Work After 116 Day…Medical Issue
GOP Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after mysterious monthslong absence from Congress
Just left the great American state fair where I watched Michael Knowles debate a ten year old girl about the Salem witch trials in front of DOZENS of people
Trump’s July 4 Fireworks Show is Monumentally Insane
'The Rainbow Fish' read by Ernest Borgnine
Studiocanal Unveils Animated Adaptation Of Controversial ‘The Rainbow Fish’ Children’s Book
The Rainbow Fish Wiki
Fifth-grade teacher explains why he thinks the classic kid’s book ‘Rainbow Fish’ isn’t great
‘Toxic message’: Teachers and parents are cancelling 90s classic The Rainbow Fish
Did this book shape your childhood? Apparently it's why we all need therapy.
The rainbow fishkeeps his scales
Rainbow Fish (TV series)

LISTEN: walkin. by Andy Beatz

In episode 2083, Miles and guest co-host <a href="https://www.pallavigunalan.com/">Pallavi Gunalan</a> are joined by English professor, author of <a href="https://nyupress.org/9781479823086/the-new-mutants/">The New Mutants: Superheroes and the Radical Imagination of American Comics</a>, and host of <a href="https://www.nerdfromthefuture.com/">Nerd from the Future</a>, <a href="https://www.ramzifawaz.com/">Ramzi Fawaz</a>, to discuss&hellip; GOP Rep Is Finally Back At Work After 116 Day&hellip;Medical Issue, The American Fair is a success STFU, TikTok&rsquo;s Most Hated &lsquo;90s Children&rsquo;s Book Is Being Turned Into A Movie and more!
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<li><a href="https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/2071979455170466002">GOP Rep Is Finally Back At Work After 116 Day&hellip;Medical Issue</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/30/politics/tom-kean-depression-diagnosis">GOP Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after mysterious monthslong absence from Congress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/peltzmadeline/status/2071748906770170040">Just left the great American state fair where I watched Michael Knowles debate a ten year old girl about the Salem witch trials in front of DOZENS of people</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newrepublic.com/post/212511/trump-july-4-fireworks-show-washington-dc-national-mall">Trump&rsquo;s July 4 Fireworks Show is Monumentally Insane</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mryuEKkKc">'The Rainbow Fish' read by Ernest Borgnine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/studiocanal-adaptation-controversial-rainbow-fish-book-1236970944/">Studiocanal Unveils Animated Adaptation Of Controversial &lsquo;The Rainbow Fish&rsquo; Children&rsquo;s Book</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rainbow_Fish">The Rainbow Fish Wiki</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.upworthy.com/teacher-rainbow-fish-ex1/">Fifth-grade teacher explains why he thinks the classic kid&rsquo;s book &lsquo;Rainbow Fish&rsquo; isn&rsquo;t great</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au/news/toxic-message-teachers-and-parents-are-cancelling-90s-classic-the-rainbow-fish/news-story/b98f0a1959a90917abde0cd57c2760d3">&lsquo;Toxic message&rsquo;: Teachers and parents are cancelling 90s classic The Rainbow Fish</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-rainbow-fish-cancelled/">Did this book shape your childhood? Apparently it's why we all need therapy.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.topherpayne.com/rainbow-fish">The rainbow fishkeeps his scales</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sony.fandom.com/wiki/Rainbow_Fish_(TV_series)">Rainbow Fish (TV series)</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/41lFqsbzU5VXEWbbSeQsVz">walkin. by Andy Beatz</a>

Debate Me, Child! Rainbow Fish CANCELLED?! 07.01.26

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Icon #2 Steve Urkel: He DID Do That

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