It's that time again... Santa University is back for an NINTH installment! 

Written and narrated by Jamie Loftus.

Performed by:

Miles Gray

Jack O'Brien

Anna Hossnieh

Sophie Lichterman

Joelle Monique

Caitlin Durante

Prop

Robert Evans

Victor Wright

Bei Wang

Justin Connor

Catherine Law

Molly Conger

Ian Johnson

Bryan, The Editor

Happy Holidays!

 

It's that time again... Santa University is back for an NINTH installment!&nbsp;
Written and narrated by Jamie Loftus.
Performed by:
Miles Gray
Jack O'Brien
Anna Hossnieh
Sophie Lichterman
Joelle Monique
Caitlin Durante
Prop
Robert Evans
Victor Wright
Bei Wang
Justin Connor
Catherine Law
Molly Conger
Ian Johnson
Bryan, The Editor
Happy Holidays!
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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, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free.

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Listen to this collection of top episodes from iHeartRadio and iHeartPodcasts. 

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Santa University: Part 9

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We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #8, we have:

Icon #3: Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus

In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster Jamie Loftus to talk about the woman. the pig. the legend:

Ms. Piggy.

They'll explore her origin story, relationship with Kermit (and lackthereof with Fozzie), and her status as a queer icon?

We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #8, we have:
Icon #3: Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus
In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster <a href="https://www.jamieloftus.xyz/">Jamie Loftus</a> to talk about the woman. the pig. the legend:
Ms. Piggy.
They'll explore her origin story, relationship with Kermit (and lackthereof with Fozzie), and her status as a queer icon?

Top 10 of 2025: #8 Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus

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In this special (and extremely horny) holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara (of Reading Glasses & Reading Smut) to discuss the Christmas-themed romance novel 'A Merry Little Meet Cute'!

In this special (and extremely horny) holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara (of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/readingglassespodcast/?hl=en">Reading Glasses</a> &amp; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reading-smut/id1793441132">Reading Smut</a>) to discuss the Christmas-themed romance novel 'A Merry Little Meet Cute'!

Have Yourself A Smutty Little X-mas w/ Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

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We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #9, we have: 

Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25

In episode 1853, Jack and Miles are joined by the co-host and Executive Producer of X-Ray Vision, Rosie Knight & Joelle Monique, to discuss… At Least Less People Are Down For Trump’s BS…, Vladimir STAAAAHHHP, The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees and more!
At Least Less People Are Down For Trump’s BS…
The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees
'Were they just voting on vibes?’: Oscars’ new compulsory viewing rule sparks backlash
Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says

LISTEN: Persuasive (with SZA) by Doechii

WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube!

We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #9, we have:&nbsp;
Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25
In episode 1853, Jack and Miles are joined by the co-host and Executive Producer of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-ray-vision/id1581853115">X-Ray Vision</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosiemarx/">Rosie Knight</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joelle_monique/">Joelle Monique</a>, to discuss&hellip; At Least Less People Are Down For Trump&rsquo;s BS&hellip;, Vladimir STAAAAHHHP, The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees and more!
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<li><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-rages-against-rupert-murdoch-over-devastating-fox-poll/">At Least Less People Are Down For Trump&rsquo;s BS&hellip;</a><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/98th-oscars-key-dates-new-rules-policies-2026-1236196682/"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/98th-oscars-key-dates-new-rules-policies-2026-1236196682/">The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/apr/22/were-they-just-voting-on-vibes-oscars-new-compulsory-viewing-rule-sparks-backlash">'Were they just voting on vibes?&rsquo;: Oscars&rsquo; new compulsory viewing rule sparks backlash</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx4y1lrz2vo">Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says</a></li>
</ol>
LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/67v2UHujFruxWrDmjPYxD6">Persuasive (with SZA) by Doechii</a>
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Top 10 of 2025: #9 Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25

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