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S301 Ep 1Movie Sex And Pop Culture Horniness With Chelsea Devantez 08.22.2023

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In episode 1535, Jack and Miles are joined by filmmaker, director, TV Writer, and host of Celebrity Book Club, Chelsea Devantez, to discuss… The Evolution of Movie Sex Scenes, Pop Culture Horniness and more! EVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL AND NO ONE IS HORNY Sontag on fascist art (from 1975) Marvel Movies: This Esteemed Director Says They’re Not Sexy Enough What is the Physical Culture Movement? BODYBUILDING AND NATION-BUILDING Gen Z's Distaste for Sex Scenes Sparks Hollywood Censorship Debate Here's Why Movie And TV Sex Scenes Are Necessary LISTEN: Domingas by Jorge Ben JorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 20231h 5m

The WeekTrend Report 8/21: Hurricane Hilary, Ron DeSantis, Kid Rock, Space Race

In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss the double dose of disaster in SoCal, Ron DeSantis' soul leaving his body, Kid Rock back on Bud Light?, and the new space race to the Moon! WATCH: 1.Devil Can't Write No Love Song 2. Ron Filipkowski on X: "OMG!!! He’s broken. Crushed. It’s over. Wow. I almost feel sorry for him. Not quite, but almost. https://t.co/kZuQYQBlmL" / X (twitter.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 202343 min

Weekly Zeitgeist 287 (Best of 8/14/23-8/18/23)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 300 (8/14/23-8/18/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 202351 min

S300 Ep 4MAGA To The Rescue? QAnon Cutie Cult! 08.18.23

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In episode 1534, Jack and Miles are joined by nurse, healthcare advocate, and comedian, Nurse Blake, to discuss… The Real Reaction to Trump’s Indictment Has Begun, YouTube is Increasing Their Enforcement of Medical Misinformation, The QAnon Kid, Most Bosses Regret How They Mandated Workers Return to the Office and more! The Real Reaction to Trump’s Indictment Has Begun Georgia Rep Demands Special Session To Impeach DA Top Georgia Republicans dismiss pro-Trump calls to change pardon rules Texas woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump case, Democratic congresswoman Most Bosses Regret How They Mandated Workers Return to the Office LISTEN: Pinta Manta by António SanchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 20231h 0m

Trendard Bernstein 8/17: Leonard Bernstein, Hurricane Hilary, Harrison Ford, Trumpdictment, Barbie, Sound of Freedom

In this edition of Trendard Bernstein, Jack and Miles discuss the trailer for the new film 'Maestro', Hurricane Hilary striking the west coast, a new species of snake (named after Harrison Ford), a Trumpdictment update, a Barbie box office update, and the Sound of Freedom's director denying promoting the Qanon Movement!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 202321 min

S300 Ep 3Constitutional Right To Livable Planet? Political Video Games?? 08.17.23

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In episode 1533, Jack and Miles are joined by producer, comedian, and co-host of Get Played, Matt Apodaca, to discuss… Good News? Montana Courts Say Kids Have Right to Livable Planet, Ron DeSantis to Disney - Can We Just Like...Move On? An Upcoming Video Game Is So Realistic It Simulates A Homelessness Crisis, Getting Laid Off, and Gen Z Going Broke... And More! Good News? Montana Courts Say Kids Have Right to Not F**ked Planet Ron DeSantis to Disney - Can We Just Like...Move On? An Upcoming Video Game Is So Realistic It Simulates A Homelessness Crisis, Getting Laid Off, and Gen Z Going Broke... LISTEN: Couldn't Catch My Breathe by DJ HouseplantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 20231h 4m

Yes, Trend Even Abs! 8/16: SF Robotaxis, Listerine, Ivanna Trump, Rudy Giuliani

In this edition of Yes, Trend Even Abs!, Jack and Miles discuss people boning in SF Robotaxis IMMEDIATELY, a homophobic boycott alert (Listerine this time), Ivanna Trump's gravesite (on a golf course), and Rudy Giuliani's legal woes! WATCH: Fitness Made SimpleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202320 min

S2 Ep 34MJGMB # 74: Pacific Division Predictions and HOF Talk with Claire De Lune

Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by writer and recording artist Claire De Lune on the latest episode. The trio discussed this year’s Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class and the latest news in Philly before going through the Pacific Division over/unders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202357 min

S300 Ep 2Trump’s RICO Charge Hits Different, Right Wing “Banger” 08.16.23

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In episode 1532, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Kenny DeForest, to discuss… Trump Indicted QUADRUPLE LP World Excited? Kansas Cops Crackdown On Small Town Newspaper, The Richmen North of Richmond Song and more! Trump Indicted QUADRUPLE LP World Excited? Why Trump’s New ‘Mob Boss’ Case Will Be So Hard to Shake Raid of Small Kansas Newspaper Raises Free Press Concerns Police questioned over legality of Kansas newspaper raid that seized computers, phones Local Police Stage a Bizarre Raid in the Offices of a Kansas Paper Kansas newspaper police raid: co-owner dies after becoming ‘stressed beyond her limits’ New Yorker article puts McCurtain County back in spotlight, and it's not pretty The Richmen North of Richmond Song WATCH: Kenny DeForest's New Comedy Special Don't You Know Who I Am? Premiering August 17th! LISTEN: ZaZa and Some Runtz (Smoke Break) by Terry PersumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 20231h 9m

Trend Might Just Get Hit With The RICO 8/15: Trumpdictment, The Blind Side, McFlurry, Dunkin Spiked

In this edition of Trend Might Just Get Hit With The RICO, Jack and Miles discuss the Trumpdictmentocalypse, Michael Oher getting tricked into a conservatorship by the Touhy family, the new McFlurry, and the new Dunkin Spiked drinks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 202318 min

S300 Ep 1The Amazing Invisible Hit Show, What Strikes Are Saving Us From 08.15.23

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In episode 1531, Jack and Miles are joined by producer, TV Writer, and co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, Andrew Ti, to discuss… The Strike So Far, What’s It Actually Like for the Average Writer? History of F**kery--Reagan Also to Blame For the Current Situation in Hollywood? The Current Situation is F**ked and more! Here are three of the biggest demands striking actors are asking for Shawn Ryan Opens Up About WGA Negotiations, Netflix’s ‘Night Agent’ and How ‘Terriers’ Was Ahead of Its Time Corporate greed, low unemployment, housing crisis: That’s the recipe for hot labor summer Hollywood has been in a double strike for a month. Where do things stand now? LISTEN: Spiky Boi by Surprise ChefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 20231h 16m

The WeekTrend Report 8/14: Lil Tay, Maui, Trumpdictment, Vivek Ramaswamy

In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss Lil Tay's death hoax hack, the Maui fires, a Trumpdictment update, and Vivek Ramaswamy proceeding to Lose Himself on stage at the Iowa State Fair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 202346 min

Weekly Zeitgeist 286 (Best of 8/7/23-8/11/23)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 299 (8/7/23-8/11/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 20231h 17m

S299 Ep 4Clarence Thomas Putting Up NUMBERS, Why Local Politics Matters 08.11.23

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In episode 1530, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, former political candidate, and co-host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Local Politics Lessons with Chris Crofton, Clarence You Dirty Piece of Sh*t You… and more! Clarence You Dirty Piece of Sh*t You… READ: The Advice King Anthology by Chris Crofton LISTEN: 1999 by Yoni MayrazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 20231h 6m

CilliTrend Murphy 8/10: Short Kings, The Sound Of Freedom, Baggu x Sandy Liang

In this edition of CilliTrend Murphy, Jack and super producer Becca discuss surprisingly short male celebrities, "The Sound Of Freedom" vs real human trafficking, the Baggu x Sandy Liang/TikTok drama, and the 20 most controversial baby names of 2023!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 202317 min

S2 Ep 33MJGMB #73: Atlantic Division Win Total Predictions with Sopan Deb

Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by NYTimes writer Sopan Deb on the latest episode. The three of them went through the Atlantic Division predicting team wins based on the latest over/under expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 202349 min

S299 Ep 3Trump Incoherently Shook, Dock Brawl Dissection 08.10.23

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In episode 1529, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Black People Love Paramore, Sequoia Holmes, to discuss… RICO? Ohio F**kery Attempt Fails Spectacularly, Dock Brawl and more! Ohio F**kery Attempt Fails Spectacularly The Montgomery Brawl and Other Rebellions in 'Black August' Full Video: Viewer records as Montgomery riverfront brawl begins LISTEN: Adventures In Success by Will PowersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 20231h 3m

Deepest, Bluest, My Zeit Like A Shark's Trend 8/9: Gen Z, Hawaii, Suits

In this edition of Deepest, Bluest, My Zeit Like A Shark's Trend, Jack and Miles discuss Gen Z killing the bar tab?!?!, the fires in Hawaii and the dumpster fire that is the internet, and Suits and the dumpster fire that is streaming services!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 202323 min

S299 Ep 2Y’all Not Horny For BIDENOMICS?! Shark Attack Victim Blaming 08.09.23

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In episode 1528, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, director, and stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss... HEY F**K FACE GET HORNY FOR BIDENOMICS!!! AI Starting to Look Like a Bubble? Also Starting to Look Like It Has a Soul? New Pill is Bad News… For Cancer! The News Really Needs To Stop Hyping Shark “Attacks” and more! HEY F**K FACE GET HORNY FOR BIDENOMICS!!! AI Starting to Look Like a Bubble? Also Starting to Look Like It Has a Soul? This Book of Poetry Written by AI Should Scare the Hell Out of You New Pill is Bad News… For Cancer! 'Cancer-killing pill' that appears to 'annihilate' solid tumours is now being tested on humans The News Really Needs To Stop Hyping Shark “Attacks” Junkie ‘Cocaine Sharks’ are strung out and ‘tweaked’ in Florida: expert Girl attacked twice by shark: ‘I could see blood dripping down her leg’ Is your ‘yum-yum’ swimwear attracting hungry sharks? Rash of shark attacks reported in New York over July 4 weekend Don’t Call Them ‘Shark Attacks,’ Scientists Say New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really. New York to deploy shark-monitoring drones to beaches following reported attacks How the Media Stokes Needless Fears About Sharks Feeding frenzy: public accuse the media of deliberately fuelling shark fear Shark Week Hosted by Jason Momoa Results in Highest Rating in Years Discovery Channel’s ‘Shark Week’ Is Packed With Misinformation and Junk Science LISTEN: Tell Me by RahillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 20231h 6m

Non-Human Zeitologics 8/8: Taylor Swift, Southwest, Taco Bell, Uline

In this edition of Non-Human Zeitologics, Jack and Miles discuss Jack seeing Taylor Swift, Soutwest getting sued for racist bullshit, Taco Bell celebrating Taco Tuesday with free tacos, and Uline making it hard to amend the Ohio constitution!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 202321 min

S299 Ep 1The Ministry for the (Non-Dystopian) Future 08.08.23

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In episode 1527, Jack and Miles discuss… The Problem With a Dystopian Mindset, The Car Bloat Problem, Ideas That Work, The Need to Transition to a Post Capitalist System for World Governance, Regenerative Agriculture, Will it Take Massive Death? And more! The Car Bloat Problem "There’s a problem with transporting new vehicles across the country: They’re too heavy." Dimming the Sun to Cool the Planet Is a Desperate Idea, Yet We’re Inching Toward It How Mondragon Became the World’s Largest Co-Op Regenerative Agriculture READ: The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley RobinsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 20231h 1m

The Long Weekend Update 8/7: USWNT, Mitch McConnell, Barbie & Ken, Zuck vs. Musk, Trumpdictment

In this edition of The Long Weekend Update, Jack and Miles discuss the Right revelling in the defeat of the USWNT, Mitch McConnell getting booed in Kentucky, people naming their kids after Barbie and Ken, Musk vs. Zuck, and a Trumpdictment update!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 202347 min

Weekly Zeitgeist 285 (Best of 7/31/23-8/4/23)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 298 (7/31/23-8/4/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 202345 min

S2 Ep 32MJGMB #72: Steph Curry Underrated Doc with Kenny DeForest

Jack and Producer Jabari (in for Miles) were pleased to be joined by comedian Kenny DeForest on today’s episode. The trio discussed the new documentary "Steph Curry: Underrated" and marveled over Curry’s prolonged excellence and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 202347 min

S298 Ep 3Trump Facing DEATH PENALTY?! Hidden Blue Check = Less Shame? 08.03.23

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In episode 1526, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by musician, director, and co-host of Trust Me, Lola Blanc, to discuss… How The Right Reacted To Trump Indictment 3.0, Blue Checkmark So Cringe That Twitter Will Let You Hide It Now…, The Barbie Movie Has Become The Biggest Political Tool Of 2023 and more! How The Right Reacted To Trump Indictment 3.0 Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld Doodles While Co-Hosts Announce Trump Indictment Trump ‘Did Exactly What You Would Want a President to Do’ After Losing 2020, His Own Daughter-in-Law Tells Fox Jack Smith’s Charges Against Trump Include Potential Death Penalty Blue Checkmark So Cringe That Twitter Will Let You Hide It Now… The Barbie Movie Has Become The Biggest Political Tool Of 2023 Democratic Politicians Are Embracing Barbiecore Gretchen Whitmer Would Like You to Meet ‘Governor Barbie’ Michigan State Police back away from 'Barbie,' apologize for social media post Catch Lola Blanc's new single "Trust Me" - out on We Are: The Guard on August 8th! LISTEN: Ta Faltando Um by WealstarcksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 202357 min

Donald Trump's 3rd Trendictment 8/2: Donald Trump, Octagon, AMC, US Credit Rating, Harvard

In this edition of , Miles and super producer Victor discuss yet another Trumpdictment, a Boston police officer yeeting himself down a slide, Narc Suckerberg building an octagon in his backyard, Barbenheimer breaking AMC's all-time records, the US getting it's credit rating downgraded, and (in yet ANOTHER scandal) Harvard getting sued for human remains trafficking!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 202319 min

S298 Ep 2Biden Bulb Blowback, GenZ Now Cheugy AF? 08.02.23

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In episode 1525, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by artist, comedian, and podcaster, Taz Ahmed, to discuss… Biden Is After Your Light Bulbs America! That Was Quick - Elon Find Another Person to Blame, Death Comes For Us All - Gen Z Edition and more! Biden Is After Your Light Bulbs America! Biden admin begins enforcing nationwide lightbulb bans, igniting backlash from GOP: 'Liberal fantasies' Trump rolls back regulations on energy-saving lightbulbs ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF 2007 Donald Trump Defends Bringing Back ‘Better’ Incandescent Light Bulbs That Was Quick - Elon Find Another Person to Blame Death Comes For Us All - Gen Z Edition LISTEN: Slow Bullet by People Under The StairsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 20231h 0m

Taco Bell's MexiTrend Pizza 8/1: Taco Bell, Angus Cloud, Paul Reubens, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, RTO Fail

In this edition of Taco Bell's MexiTrend Pizza, Miles and super producer Becca discuss the brave soul suing Taco Bell, the passing of Angus Cloud and Paul Reubens, Taylor Swift cutting bonus checks for her trucking team, Lizzo getting sued for a toxic work environment, and companies failing to bring workers back into the office!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 202323 min

S298 Ep 1Police: America's Favorite Failure feat. Alec Karakatsanis 08.01.23

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In episode 1524, Jack and Miles are joined by Executive Director of Civil Rights Corps and author of Usual Cruelty, Alec Karakatsanis, to discuss… "The Criminal Justice System" aka The Criminal Punishment Bureaucracy, Becoming Desensitized To The Normalization Of The System, Seeing It With Fresh Eyes,The History of White Supremacy Over White Collar Accountability, Wait Are We The Baddies? Steps To The Comprehensive Change We Need and more! LISTEN: Nebulous Tango by HetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 202359 min

The WeekTrend Update 7/31: Ron DeSantis, Trumpdictment, Taylor Swift, Arthur, Twitter

In this episode of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss DeSantis catching a fade from black republicans, a Trumpdictment update, Taylor Swift's (literally) earth-shaking concert, the Right coming for Arthur, Twitter (AKA X… or Ex?) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 202348 min

Weekly Zeitgeist 284 (Best of 7/24/23-7/28/23)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 297 (7/24/23-7/28/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 202357 min

S297 Ep 4Crappy UFOs Keep Crashing? Tesla’s Use GAS(lighting)? 07.28.23

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In episode 1523, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, creator, and host of HeidiWorld: The Heidi Fleiss Story, Molly Lambert, to discuss... McConnell the Latest NPC to Glitch Out in the Matrix, Tesla Created A Secret Team To F**k With Their Customers, Why The UFO News Could Still Be Bullsh*t and more! Transient Ischemic Attack Tesla Created A Secret Team To F**k With Their Customers Tesla created secret team to suppress thousands of driving range complaints Why The UFO News Could Still Be Bullsh*t We are not alone: The UFO whistleblower speaks UFO hearing: Why do so many people believe aliens have visited Earth? Are aliens that bad at parking? What we need to ask about recent UFO revelations Why Aren’t Astronomers Paying More Attention To UFOs? Here’s what scientists say about whistleblower claims that Pentagon has evidence of alien crashes LISTEN: Good Hair Day by Simon MavinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 20231h 6m

TrendPCs 7/27: UAPs, CosMc's, Trumpdictment, AI Scabs, Sugar Shortage, Ice Cube

In this edition of TrendPCs, Jack and Miles discuss the UAP hearings, McDonald's new CosMc's spinoff restaurant, a Trumpdictment update, movie studIos looking for AI scabs, the impending sugar shortage, and Ice Cube X Tucker Carlson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202318 min

S2 Ep 31MJGMB #71: Betting the Upcoming Season with Jamieson Welsh

The guys were pleased to be joined by expert sports bettor and NBA analyst Jamieson Welsh on the latest episode. The trio discussed betting the upcoming season, offseason moves and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202349 min

S297 Ep 3UFOs On Capitol Hill, GOP Grifters Meet Consequences 07.27.23

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In episode 1522, Jack and Miles are joined by director, actor, and co-host of Fraudsters, Seena Ghaznavi, to discuss... Border Wall Fundraising Grifter Gets Five-Year Sentence, Firing Time At The Florida Fash Factory, Trump is Now Begging Congress to PLEASE HALP ME!!!, UFO Hearings Kicks Off and more! Border Wall Fundraising Grifter Gets Five-Year Sentence Firing Time At The Florida Fash Factory UFO Hearings Kicks Off UAP Whistleblower House Oversight Committee Speech WATCH: Congressional Hits and Misses: Best of James Traficant LISTEN: Movie Finale by MadlibSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202357 min

ExisTrendtial Crisis, Pt. 2: UAPs, GlitchTok, Commander Biden

In this edition of ExisTrendtial Crisis, Pt. 2, Jack and Miles discuss the surprisingly boring Senate/UAP hearings, Miles' thoughts on GlitchTok, and Joe Biden's new dog biting everybody!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202316 min

S297 Ep 2X Marks The ROT, Oppenheimer Omissions 07.26.23

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In episode 1521, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Kiki Andersen, to discuss… X Rebrand Going V Well, Glenn Beck and the Inevitability of the Rightwing Mental Boomerang, The Other Tragedy ‘Oppenheimer’ Completely Glosses Over and more! SuperFreak Dubner Embraces ‘Climategate’ Swiftboating: ‘Everybody’s Scared To Be A Skeptic’ Christopher Nolan’s Martyrdom of Saint Oppenheimer Civilian Displacement: Los Alamos, NM Nuclear Nuevo MéxicoColonialism and the Effects of the Nuclear Industrial Complex on Nuevomexicanos In the Shadow of Oppenheimer ‘Oppenheimer’ extols atomic bomb triumph but ignores health effects on those living near test site ‘People have been dying ever since’: Anger mixes with hope for NM Downwinders Biden extends radiation compensation fund, but NM Downwinders still seek help US senators seek expanded compensation for those exposed to nuclear fallout LISTEN: You've Got A Woman by LionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202359 min

ExisTrendtial Crisis 7/25: The Rock, Divorce, Yellow Mustard Skittles, Trader Joe's, Suodiu, Steven Crowder, Elon Musk

In this edition of ExisTrendtial Crisis, Jack and Miles discuss The Rock donating money to striking union members, divorce rates by state, French's Yellow Mustard Skittles, Trader Joe's new chocolate chip-your-teeth cookies, China's hardest street food: Suodiu, working with Steven Crowder, and Elon Musk's "thoughts" on the Bronny situation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 202320 min

S297 Ep 1The Inevitability Of Hip Hop 07.25.27

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In episode 1520, Jack and Miles are joined by poet, activist, hip-hop artist, and host of Hood Politics, Jason Petty aka Propaganda, to discuss… Hip Hop 50th Anniversary, Best and Worst Things That Happened to Us Because of Hip Hop, What Does a World Without Hip Hop Look Like, Is Hip Hop A Counter to Capitalism or Its Greatest Success Story? And more! LISTEN: 2000 by Grand PubaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 20231h 7m

Weekend Trending Report 7/24: Barbie, Oppenheimer, GOP, Kevin McCarthy, X

In this edition of Weekend Trending Report, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Barbie's boffo box office performance and the Right's response, the GOP's efforts to expunge Trump's impeachments, Kevin McCarthy's "desert thirst" for power and acceptance, and Twitter becoming X?!?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 202341 min

Weekly Zeitgeist 283 (Best of 7/17/23-7/21-23)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 296 (7/17/23-7/21-23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202355 min

S296 Ep 4We Got UFOs Folks?! Meet The New Rittenhouse 07.21.23

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In episode 1519, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and comedian, Django Gold, to discuss… RFK Jr Goes to Washington, Jason Aldean is Now a Hero On the Right Because He’s Def Not a Racist That Got Told, Trump Is The New Moses... Says Fake Jesus Jim Caviezel, UFO Disclosure Bills Aren’t Going Away and more! RFK Jr. apologizes for widely condemned Anne Frank comment Jason Aldean is Now a Hero On the Right Because He’s Def Not a Racist That Got Told 'I Thought I Was Going to Die.' How Donald Trump’s Immigration Agenda Set Back the Clock on Fighting Human Trafficking Child Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Fall During Trump Administration ‘Non-human intelligence’: Schumer proposes stunning new UFO legislation INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN LISTEN: The World Is Always Ending (feat. Nikki Nair) by NalaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202359 min

Mmm Trends, So Good, Yes Yes Yes 7/20: Pinkydoll, Boppenheimer Reviews, Christopher Nolan Conspiracy Theories, Google News AI

In this edition of Mmm Trends, So Good, Yes Yes Yes, Jack and super-producer Becca Ramos discuss the viral NPC trend on TikTok Live spearheaded by content creator Pinkydoll, the review embargo for Boppenheimer has been lifted and things are looking good for both films, the conspiracy theory that Christopher Nolan made Oppenheimer to cover up a dark family secret and Google is testing a product that uses artificial intelligence technology to produce news stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202324 min

S296 Ep 3$upreme ¢ourt, Woke Disney Or Price Gouging? 07.20.23

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In episode 1518, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, director, and host of Crimes of the Heart, Rory Uphold, to discuss… Justice Sotomayor ALSO Doin the Most Outside of School, The Real Reason Disney World Is “Empty” This Summer, TikTok Debate: Shorts vs Pants On a Plane and more! Justice Sotomayor ALSO Doin the Most Outside of School The Real Reason Disney World Is “Empty” This Summer Why Disney World is so empty this summer Disney World Hasn’t Felt This Empty in Years DeSantis blames Disney's 'woke' agenda for low park attendance Nolte: Disney World Suffers ‘Unfathomable’ Attendance Drop Attendance Increases As Disney World Loses Market Share to Universal Orlando Is Attendance Down at Disney Parks? Here’s What We Know Disney World increases ticket prices for second time in a year Disney World prices up 3,871% in 50 years — more than wages, rent and gas Disney World: Where dreams come true and wallets go empty Disney World And Disneyland Are Trying To Price People Out. Will It Work? Hundreds of Food & Beverage Price Increases at Disney World (Fall 2022) Disney Nearly Doubles Price of Select Merchandise It's Not Just You--Everyone Is Paying More at Disney LISTEN: Taurus by CarrtoonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202354 min

S2 Ep 30MJGMB #70: Life After Marcus with Josh Gondelman

Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by comedian, writer and EP Josh Gondelman for an absolutely hilarious episode. The trio discussed the state of the Celtics and life after Marcus Smart for Josh as a Celtics die-hard before transitioning to the latest news from around the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202346 min

Now I Become Trends, Barbie of Worlds 7/19: Boppenheimer, Jason Aldean, Netflix, Swedish Fish, Lazy Girl Jobs

In this edition of Now I Become Trends, Barbie of Worlds, Jack and Miles discuss the early reviews for Boppenheimer, Charlie Kirk making wild false equivalences about Affirmative Action, country singer Jason Aldean’s new music video getting pulled from CMT due to pro-lynching references, Netflix trying to push for an ad-supported model amid the current labor strikes, the true flavor of Swedish Fish has been revealed and TikTokers are warning people not to participate in Lazy Girl Job trend online so they don’t get fired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202316 min

S296 Ep 2Simulation Or Late Stage Capitalism? Western = Colonial 07.19.23

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In episode 1517, Jack and Miles are joined by Professor of Alaska Native Languages at University of Alaska Southeast and host of The Tongue Unbroken, X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell, to discuss… Pre-Indictment Freak Outs? TikTok Is Convinced That We’re All Living In The Matrix, A Brief Indigenous Review of the Avatar (blue people) Cinematic Universe and more! Pre-Indictment Freak Outs? TikTok Is Convinced That We’re All Living In The Matrix Person freezes mid-stride in TikTok video. Is simulation theory real? Eerie viral TikTok of plane hovering in sky sparks theories of 'glitch in the Matrix' KIDS ON TIKTOK ARE CONVINCED WE'RE LIVING IN A SIMULATION #GlitchTok Viral TikTok Videos Are The Best Way To Creep Yourself Out Top Oxford Philosopher Nick Bostrom Admits Writing ‘Disgusting’ N-Word Mass Email Prominent AI Philosopher and ‘Father’ of Longtermism Sent Very Racist Email to a 90s Philosophy Listserv Physicists Confirm That We're Not Living In a Computer Simulation Tech billionaires are asking scientists for help breaking humans out of the computer simulation they think they might be trapped in A Brief Indigenous Review of the Avatar (blue people) Cinematic Universe LISTEN: Expert Slopes by Estee NackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 20231h 15m

2 ThousTrend 7/18: Nathan Fielder, Harlan Crow, Tree Trimming, Kim Kardashian, Jesse Watters, Boppenheimer Box Office Predictions

In this edition of 2 ThousTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Nathan Fielder & the Safdie Brothers’ new show The Curse, ProPublica published a story revealing that Harlan Crow cut his taxes via yacht trips with Clarence Thomas, Universal suspiciously trimmed several trees near their studio that provided shade for striking writers and actors amid the current heat wave in Los Angeles, Kim Kardashian is launching a new super-caffeinated energy drink, Jesse Watters’ new show debuted on Fox News and Boppenheimer (Barbie + Oppenheimer) is predicted to have a $260M combined opening weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 202323 min

S296 Ep 1Human Artists > A.I. With Adam Conover 07.18.23

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In episode 1516, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, executive producer, and TV host, Adam Conover, to discuss… Union/WGA Strike, Why This Could Be a Huge Moment for Labor, How Unions Help Consumers, The AI Question and more! Check Out Adam Conover's Tour Dates Here: www.AdamConover.net/tourdates/ Support the Entertainment Community Fund Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 202359 min

Monday Morning Recap 7/17: Election Updates, RFK Jr., US Heat Waves, Aspartame & Mickey Mouse Scabbing

In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss their Overrated/Underrated takes from the weekend, 2024 Election updates (RFK goes full Anti-Semite, DeSantis panic, Joe Manchin to enter?), the heat waves that rocked the US last week and how the media chooses to cover them, Aspartame continuing to divide the health community & Mickey Mouse scabbing at the Haunted Mansion premiere amid the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 202352 min