The Death Of Journalism

An American (mostly) Pope, Trump caves in, the "gimme" from Qatar, Epstein wasn't murdered, Biden's return, Pete Rose will finally get in HOF and a very candid interview with legendary sportscaster Bob Costas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Trump dominates the news cycle and dominates the episode: The red light saber, a loss to Canada, a crazy interview with Kristen Welker, a crypto bonanza, an even crazier phone call to NewsNation and an idea so dumb even Gavin Newsom dunks on him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

The honeymoon is over for Trump and the 100 day reviews are mixed, the Trump lawsuit against CBS, Axios reporter exhibits a pulse, Epstein victim commits suicide, Shannon not so Sharpe, what really happened to Shedeur, some NIL truths and six-time Super Bowl winning coach held hostage by 24 year-old.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Goodbye to Pope Francis and how catholicism is like baseball. Trump's tolerance for pain. Was Hegseth worth the risk? RFK Jr. is just plain crazy. Larry David trolls Bill Maher. 60 Minutes producer walks out on principle and no one cares. A story about race in Texas from an incident that had nothing to do with race. More on the death of college sportsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Did Trump get the "yips" or are we witnessing "The Art of the Deal", China doesn't seem to give a shit. Whistleblower testifies against Meta. Has Trump's vendetta against CNN gone too far? Blue Origin's girl power moment. Rory earns it with a finish for the ages in Augusta and a college quarterback loses the game of chicken.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Questions and confusion mounted as Trump administration policy seemed to defy economic gravity, Fauci is still a liar, Trump is a club champ again, getting ready for the Masters, March sadness and Stephen A for President.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

As predicted, the noise around Signal-gate has died down but new noise has emerged as Trump teases a possible 3rd term. Gavin Newsom's plan might actually be working. Trump declares his love for Tiger. The JFK conspiracies reach an all-time low. Stephen A is a fraud and more March Sadness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg and the group chat, "love is in the air" for Tiger and Vanessa, the JFK files nothing burger, the end of Snow White and March Madness' Cinderellas and the life of George Forman,.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Elon delivers a pathway home for the two lost in space while Tim Walz celebrates Tesla's stock declines, happy 5th anniversary to Covid, Rubio 2 Brennan 0, why the JFK files will disappoint and where are the rest of the Epstein docs, revisiting Neverland, thoughts on the NCAA and sports media on the brink and what's happening with the 51st state.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Musk's wings are clipped but the marriage seems stable, Newsom gets a podcast, Zig's candidate to be the next governor of Cali, Stephen A vs Lebron and Ben Shapiro and JoePa may never get justice,Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Trump serves up a shit sandwich and the wilting dems eat the entire meal. A surprise ruling from SCOTUS. Pres can't lead through EO's alone. We don't live in a monarchy but you can see it from here. DOGE's greatest hits. The mob boss, his enforcer and Volodymyr. The SNL and Oscars disasters. Zig's theory on Gene Hackman's death. Joe Rogan and Bill Murray. Bill Nye the science lie and some thoughts on the Epstein files.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Storm clouds ahead for Trump? The CPAC crap show. Upheaval at NBC. A hockey game that 10 million watched and what's happening with ESPN and MLB?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

CBS's censorship Sunday. Trump quotes Napoleon. The Eric Adams case. Trump and Musk explain their bromance to Sean Hannity. Why the 50th anniversary of SNL was a rerun of the 40th anniversary of SNL. Team USA inspires with their fists and sticks vs the 51st state. The truth come out too late to save Richie Incognito's reputation. Trump to play deal-maker between PGA and LIV .Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Zig's happy for the Eagles and thinks this might be the end of the Chiefs' dynasty. But the real story was the halftime show few of us understood. Kanye's crazy again and dupes the NFL into Nazi e-commerce. Did CBS commit election interference? Trump on constant attack. MSM fails to put a wedge between Trump and Musk. Harry Balls and dicks at CNN. Bill Clinton cheats at golf too. Trump to play dealmaker between PGA and LIV.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Trump wastes no time blaming DEI for the tragedy over the Potomac. Was Trump's Cali water solution even a thing? Joe Walsh invites Zig on his podcast. The crazy DNC. Beyonce wins a Country Grammy for an album no one liked. Zig's got tons of NFL thoughts on Super Bowl week including his own rendition of a legendary NFL voice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Newsom crashes Trumps Cali arrival and gets greeted like family...even gets a Melania kiss. Trump finds his testicles just in time for presser with Mayor Bass. Conspiracy theorists anxiously await the JFK, RFK and MLK files. Change is in the air at CNN. NY Magazine goes for cheap fake with cruel kids. Confessions from a former Politico reporter. The drones were ours and we knew it all along. JD schools Margaret Brennan at CBS. Zig gets back in the ring with the Superintendent and Diana Ziegler own the libs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Trump's display of stamina on Inaugeration Day gains Zig's respect but also fore-shadows the next four years of Good Trump, Bad Trump. Vivek is no DOGE but he could be a governor. Hegseth gets Kavanaughed again. The new and improved LA Times? The CFB playoffs end in a dud. Novak Djokovic demands an apology from the Aussies and gets one. We conclude with the long overdue reunion of John Ziegler and his old friend, former Kentucky Congressman, John Yarmouth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

An action-packed 3-hour Inaugeration special episode that won't disappoint. Biden says goodbye but pardons everyone first, Trump wins game of TikTokToe, there won't ever be another like Bob Uecker. Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds are Blake's dragons. KJP's last conference is all about KJP. Biden and Harris celebrate the 28th amendment. Mike Johnson's meeting with Joe Biden. The tale of Lady MacBiden. King Trump celebrates in style with big plans for the next four years. The Chiefs Conspiracy - is it real? Caitlin Clark joins the Swift mafia and inside God's decision to save Trump.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Mayor Karen Bass, Governor Newsom, climate change, all of the above...Zig explores where responsibility lies and the media's coverage of the blame game. Biden declares climate change greatest threat. Zuck comes clean about the censorship pressure applied by the Biden administration. Biden thinks he could have won the '24 election and served the term. Zig's unique take on the Hegseth confirmation hearing. Obama and Trump yuck it up at Carter funeral while Michelle no-shows. Michelle to miss Trumps inauguration...what's up with her? The clock tic toks for TikTok and the NFL and CFB playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

A special LA fires edition of The Death Of Journalism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Tucker Carlson sits down with Billy Bush to tell his version of the Access Hollywood / Trump story and Zig isn't buying it. Mark Zuckerberg is becoming an adult as Facebook embraces freedom of speech. Jan 6 anniversary, Trudeau stepping down, Gulf of America, The Greenland Purchase, Panama Canal, The NFL embraces capitalism and socialism. Sex scandals at Fox Sports and dirty fighting in Hollywood.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Happy New Year! We begin the year with Zig playing hurt but unlike the Sugar Bowl this show was not postponed. Incompetence fueled by DEI policy provides opportunity for ISIS radical to take out 14 Americans in the French Quarter of New Orleans (3:45-15:00). The unintended consequences of cancelation nation as the Sugar Bowl is postponed (15:00-50:00). The college football playoff may be too big to fail but Zig's got the real data (50:00-1:21:00), A surprise on the set of CNN's New Year's Eve show (1:21:00-1:28:00). Chuck Schumer can't make his mind up on Meet The Press and Joe Biden loses it at the press and hands out participation trophies. (1:32:00-END).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Zig says goodbye to 2024 with this 3 hour special episode that includes how the NFL trolled CFB and NBA over the holiday and what that forshadows about the future. The bleed of ratings in the NBA. The Pop Tarts of the Pop Tarts Bowl and "9 years of college down the drain". In politics it's another test for the Trump / Musk co-presidency. The death of legacy media and the post-election ratings collapse. The first assassination attempt and the Biden coup. Dr pepper, ESPN, Scottie Scheffler, Hawk Tua Girl, Luigi Mangione and Taylor Sheridan . Goodbye Jimmy Carter, Pete Rose, Dikembe Mutombo, Bill Bergy, Willie Mays, Carl Weathers, OJ Simpson, Greg Gumbel and an interview with Diana Ziegler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

WSJ article exposes what we already knew, Joe Biden was damaged goods before he ever entered the White House. Inquiring minds have no questions for KJP? Maybe it's time for term limits. The debt ceiling battle. The Trump distractions mount as he eyes Greenland and the Panama Canal. John Fetterman is the democrat voice of reason. Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row inmates. Luigi's cult grows. As predicted, NCAA first round games all one-sided. Tiger and Charlie almost pull it off and Zig's prognosis for both of them improves. Grace Ziegler is back for her annual interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Trump is emboldened by his takedown of ABC and George Stephanopoulos and now the floodgates are open (0:00-24:00). Trump distracted by non-issues like daylight savings time and the post office (24:00-35:00). DroneSanity enters week two and a former Housewife sets the tone (35:00-49:00). CNN with the non-story story of the year (49:00-1:17:00). The state of college football and what Zig would do if he became the Commissioner (1:17:00-END).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

ABC flinches and coughs up $15 million for a Trump library (1:00-12:00). Politico pulls Hegseth West Point piece just in the knick of time (12:00-30:00). The legacy media death march continues (30:00-45:00). Look! Up in the sky - drones everywhere, the Secret Service can't shoot straight and the Lochness Monster on the loose (45:00-1:00:00). Caitlin shares "her truth" and her privilege and no one will watch ever again (1:00:00-1:35:00). We Are Not Marshall and other signs of the destruction of the greatest sport (1:35:00-2:00:00). Belichick, Lebron, Brady, Duke lacrosse, NBC and Jon Benet (2:00:00-END).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

A man is dead, a family is destroyed and from the ruin emerges a prep school scholar and Ivy League grad with washboard abs, and a baby face. Will a NY jury convict him (1:00-34:00)? Daniel Penny's jury does the right thing and BLM is pissed declaring the entire jury racist (34:00-44:00). Black members of the Kamala Harris campaign accuse the campaign of racism against them (44:00-55:00). Don Jr has a new girlfriend and Sr sends the old one to Greece (55:00-1:03:00). Matt Gaetz has a new gig and Zig wonders if Trump's pick for Surgeon General will make it. (1:03:00-1:18:00). Caitlin Clark bows down to the woke mafia of the WNBA and declares her white privilege (1:18:00-1:33:00). A bizarre story involving Joe Burrow, Bill Belichick going back to college and Jason Kelce all's forgiven (1:33:00-1:54:00).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Donald Trump chooses NBC's Meet The Press and Kristen Welker for his first major post-victory interview. Megyn Kelly goes all-in with the penis that found jesus. New York City is the scene of a trial that should never have been and a hunky assassin with a rapidly expanding fan club. The college football playoffs are finally here and Zig has some thoughts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

NBC claims 10 anonymous present-and-former Fox employees reached out to them claiming Pete Hegseth had issues with drinking while at Fox. The man who knew his best at fox, Will Cain calls NBC's reporting "horseshit". Both jon Stewart and Chuck todd agree that Joe Biden is Keysar Soze. If Hegseth is sacrificed could DeSantis take his place? The slippery slope created by NFL rule changes and the revitalized obsession with JonBenet Ramsey's murder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

The President of The United States delivers the news we all knew was coming; Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter in unprecedented fashion proving to all that there's no limit to the hypocrisy and that some people are above the law. (0:00-30:00). Will Trump be the benefactor of Biden's historical act? Pete Hegseth's mother called him an "abuser of women" in an email penned in 2018 that found its way to the NY Times and a big weekend of college and NFL football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Kamala Harris emerges after weeks of seclusion in a cringe-worthy Zoom call with staffers and supporters and then Harris' campaign manager, Jennifer O'Malley Dillon gives us even more clueless answers on the Pod Save America podcast. John Kerry has lost his mind. Trump makes his best appointment of all in Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. NIL unhinged with Dave Portnoy and a great interview with David Shuster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Matt Gaetz folds his hand and the left sets sights on Pete Hegseth, but it appears #MeToo is dead. Ronan Farrow takes his bad act to The View. Trump's "D" Team and Bill Maher lets NDT have it. Elon teases MSNBC purchase. 60 Minutes gets kudos from Zig and more sad news for college football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Reaction pours in from all corners as Mika and Joe sprain away their reasons for the Mar-a-Lago visit. In a rare act of bi-partisanship republicans and democrats agree that they are full of shit. Trump appears to be dead serious about Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and our old friend Liz Habib joins Zig with some surprising news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Mike Tyson and Ann Selzer burn their legacies...was it worth it? Trump stuffs his cabinet with some questionable choices. Early signs of Trump / Musk combustibility. Liberal media in a tailspin. JD Vance's daughter and dog misbehaving with the media.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Zig's got Steve Cortes for a revealing interview about what he and John have been up to plus season nine of Trump is not providing the ratings bonanza liberal media has benefited from in the past.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

The Blame Game is in full swing as Harris, Biden, Pelosi, Obama, their surrogates in Hollywood and the media scramble to point fingers in all directions but at themselves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Trump pulls off the most amazing political comeback in history .Why and how Zig got it wrong (0:00-51:00). The media reaction (51:00-1:25:00). The winners and losers (1:25:00-2:20:00). More on ESPN and Jason Kelce (2:20:00-END).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Kamala plays Dodgeball in the final days of the campaign and decides to take a knee and run the clock out (1:00-22:00). Liz Cheney and the firing squad (22:00-39:00). Tucker's demons, Hugh Hewitt walks and Kamala opens SNL (39:00-50:00). Zig's predictions and rationale for the final results (50:00-2:17:00).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

First it was the island of Puerto Rico and then it was Trump supporters that became garbage (0:00-43:00). CNN tosses conservative off the network for his "beeper" comment (43:00-1:03). USA Today joins WAPO and LA Times in refusal to endorse Harris but why are they all doing this(1:03:00-1:20:00). The NY Times joins forces with Media Matters in attempt to silence conservative voices (1:20:00-1:40:00). Zig's reasons to vote for Trump (1:40:00-1:55:00). From accidental President to Demigod (1:55:00-2:16:00).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

MSNBC hits a new low, racism and islands of garbage (0:00-20:00). Michele Obama wonders how the country became so divided (20:00-28:00). WAPO and LATimes refuse to endorse Harris (28:00-50:00). JD Vance schools Jake Tapper on CNN (50:00-1:02:00). Liberal acknowledges the coup but nobody notices (1:02:00-1:14:00). Trump does marathon interview with Joe Rogan and Covid never comes up (1:14:00-1:33:00). Leonardo DiCaprio explains that man caused the recent hurricanes, (1:33:00-1:42:00). The state of the race (1:42:00-1:58:00). World Series TV ratings, hail mary's and guardian caps (1:58:00-2:12:00). The new narrative from college coaches (2:12:00-END).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Biden calls for Trump to be "locked up" (1:00-6:00). One thing leads to another (7:00-18:00). I have no reluctance (18:00-35:00). Tim Walz missed the memo (35:00-40:00). Great journalism from CBS and Nora O'Donnell (42:00-47:00). Newsweek's hot takes (47:00-50:00). Here come the hit pieces (50:00-60:00). Nuzzi out at New York Magazine, trust in media hits new low, Central Park Five sue Trump (50:00-1:17:00).Zig responds to copout accusation by disrespectful producer and 538 has 51 / 49 on odds to win and the value of early voting data (1:17:00-1:30:00). The continued Russification of the NFL - Guardian Caps (1:30:00-2:00:00). Could LA DA release the Menendez brothers? (2:00:00-2:20:00).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Zig reflects on Bret Baier's ode to old-time journalism and Kamala's run for the door. Did you har what Jim Gaffigan said? Trump lands some one-liners while Kamala bails. It's anyone's race despite conservative confidence. More craziness in the NFL and college football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Kamala Harris goes on Fox News for an interview with Bret Baier (0:00-40:00). The unintended consequences of DEI at the University of Michigan and a museum worthy panel discussion at CNN (40:00-59:00). The latest electoral numbers from Zig (59:00-1:07:00). Bill Clinton's Georgia road trip (1:07:00-1:12:00). Republican's pounce, I mean seize on passages of Harris' new book according to NY Times (1:12:00-1:26:00). Death of the newsmaker interview (1:26:00-1:45:00). The chemical castration of the NFL and Peyton Manning's complete sellout. (1:45:00-END).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

The race has shifted and the dems are panicking. Zig examines the data points of the panic (4:00-29:30). Tim Walz is the definition of new masculinity (30:00-50:00). The new state of the race (50:00-1:06:00). Musk is the new MVP (1:06:00-1:20:00). Trump goes to Cali (1:20:00-1:26:00). Vance owns Martha Raddatz (1:26:00-1:50:00). Hurricane Milton and the climate clowns (1:50:00-2:05:00). What's going on at CBS News (2:05:00-2:14:00). Costas, Michaels and Nantz get killed on X (2:14:00-2:26:00). Some college football thoughts (2:26:00-2:38:00).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Kamala visits everyone from Howard Stern to The View to Stephen Colbert (1:00-1:20:00). Team Trump plays checkers in NY and LA (1:20:00-1:27:00). Zig's electoral update (1:27:00-1:36:00). What's happening at CBS News (1:36:00-1:53:00). DeSantis 1, Harris 0 (1:57:00-2:02:00). Global Warming / Climate Change and hurricanes (2:02:00-END)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.