The Daily Zeitgeist

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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 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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Scientists Flee Sinking (Dictator)ship, Plane Cra$h 02.21.25

    In episode 1817, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian, Caitlin Gill, to discuss… People Seem to Be Fleeing The US, Delta Offers $30,000 To Crash Passengers and more! People Seem to Be Fleeing The US Delta Offers $30,000 To Crash Passengers Legal experts weigh in on Delta's $30,000 'no strings attached' payment to passengers after crash-landing incident Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto Book A Joshua Tree Stargazing Tour With Caitlin Here! LISTEN: hyogo by BLVCK SVM Checkout Caitlin's shirts @ GuaranteeShirts.Com WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Buh-Bye Mitch McTrendell 2/20: Mitch McConnell, Carnivore Diet, Oreo, James Bond/Amazon, Mexico, Wendy's/Girl Scouts

    In this edition of Buh-Bye Mitch McTrendell, Jack and Bryan The Editor discuss Mitch McConnell (finally) stepping down, the "Carnivore Diet" (which, apparently, consists mostly of butter and cheese?), Oreo flooding the zone with new flavors, James Bond vs. Amazon, Mexico vs. US, Wendy's new collab with the Girls Scouts and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Asteroid Will Not Save Us, DOGE = George Washington = SHUT UP 02.20.25

    In episode 1816, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, host of All Fantasy Everything, and author of T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories from Being Fat in a World of Thin People, Ian Karmel, to discuss… Stroid Watch! Don’t Freak Out About The Apocalyptic Asteroid Hurtling Towards Earth, Based On Fox’s Coverage Of DOGE It Seems Their Viewers Aren’t Convinced… and more! Stroid Watch! Chances Of ‘City Killer’ Asteroid Hitting Earth Reach Record High, NASA Says The Tunguska Event Could an asteroid really hit Earth? Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 reach highest levels ever Odds of ‘city-killer’ asteroid hitting Earth increase again, hitting ‘historic’ milestone Neil deGrasse Tyson issues warning over 'city killer' asteroid as odds to hit Earth slashed by NASA Don't Freak Out, But the Chances of That City Killer Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Ticked Up Again 'City killer' asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth: NASA Why “city-killer” asteroid YR4’s impact probability keeps increasing Asteroid Apophis: Will It Hit Earth? Your Questions Answered. Trump administration's funding freeze attempt could have stalled $1.2 billion in NASA spending Exclusive: Conservative think tank targeting NASA employees' communications about Musk, Trump Elon Musk’s DOGE auditing NASA: A conflict of interest with big consequences for Huntsville U.S. Asteroid Defense May Be Weakened By Musk's Budget-Slashing Despite Elon Musk’s alarmist tweet about an asteroid hitting Earth, NASA says there is no known threat NASA Confirms DART Mission Impact Changed Asteroid’s Motion in Space Jesse Watters: DOGE Is Math (Clip) LISTEN: Hino's Reggae by Terumasa Hino WATCH: Ian Karmel | Comfort Beyond God's Foresight (Full Comedy Special) WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    It's Trend One Week Since You Geisted Me 2/19: Trump, Anti-Trans Military Order, National Parks Jobs

    In this edition of It's Trend One Week Since You Geisted Me, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's anti-trans military order getting shot down, Apple's new "cheap" iPhone, Trump axing a thousand national parks jobs and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  5. MJGMB #153: Playoff Races Start Now with Sarah Todd

    2 DAYS AGO

    MJGMB #153: Playoff Races Start Now with Sarah Todd

    Miles and Jack were pleased to be back together and happy to be joined by NBA beat reporter and podcaster Sarah Todd for today's episode! The trio broke down their creative suggestions for AS weekend moving forward, expectations for Luka now that he has settled in L.A. and plenty more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    Nascar Presidency, Broom Helmet Or Ponytail Helmet? 02.19.25

    In episode 1815, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Go Home Bible, You're Drunk and White Homework, Tori Williams Douglass, to discuss… Trump Goes Full (Fake) Napoleon …And The Sycophants Go Wild, MAGA Is Mad At Tom Hanks For A 9-Year-Old SNL Joke, Historians Are Already Annoyed At Christopher Nolan’s Version Of Homer’s Odyssey and more! Trump Goes Full (Fake) Napoleon Donald Trump's Daytona 500 Spectacle Fuels Accusations Of Double Standards Trump suggests he’s above the law with ominous Napoleon quote Trump Doubles Down On Ominous Napoleon Quote In Response To Report Administration Is ‘Defying Court Order’ …And The Sycophants Go Wild (Clip) MAGA Is Mad At Tom Hanks For A 9-Year-Old SNL Joke MAGA Melts Down Over Tom Hanks Playing Racist Trump Fan on SNL50 “It Feels Like A Hate Crime”: Viewers Furious Over Tom Hanks’ “Racist” SNL Appearance ‘The Odyssey’ First Look: Matt Damon Is Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s Next Epic Christopher Nolan Set to Shoot Part of ‘The Odyssey’ on Sicilian ‘Goat Island,’ Where Odysseus Landed (EXCLUSIVE) Get your goat: Italian island overrun by the animals offers to give them away Matt Damon looks like literally any ancient Greek soldier in the first image for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey LISTEN: Hypnagogic by Intermood WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 2m

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    We're Just Not Over Trend 2/18: Plane Crashes, DOGE/NNSA, Ashley St. Claire, Putin, Luigi Mangione

    In this edition of We're Just Not Over Trend, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the numerous plane crashes in North America, DOGE firing over 400 at the NNSA, Elon Musk's new baby mama, the Russian influence on Trump's takeover, Luigi Mangione's statement to his fans and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    Weekly Zeitgeist 358 (Best of 2/10/25-2/14/25)

    The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 375 (2/10/25-2/14/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
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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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  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
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