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. 1D AGO

    Knee Bends for Liberals, Ken Grift-ey Senior 04.18.25

    In episode 1849, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ridiculous History, and Missing In Arizona, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Measles Is A Bioweapon Now Actually, Complicity Huffman - Politico / White House Correspondence Association Bends The Knee, Seth Rogen Jokes Cut Because They’re Mean to Trump, What?! Fyre Fest 2 Isn’t Happening?!! An Austrian Spa Scam Is Ruining Toronto – And It May Be Coming For The Rest Of The World and more! Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It Seth Rogen Jokes Cut Because They’re Mean to Trump Seth Rogen’s Criticism of Silicon Valley’s Support for Trump Was Cut From the “Full” Stream of Breakthrough Prize Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents’ event after angering Trump team What?! Fyre Fest 2 Isn’t Happening?!! Fyre Festival 2 calls off Mexico plans but insists event is not dead An Austrian Spa Scam Is Ruining Toronto – And It May Be Coming For The Rest Of The World Ontario Place redevelopment cost rises by $1.8-billion as Auditor-General questions bid process Follow the money to Ontario Place Ford to 'double-check' Ontario Place spa deal following NYT claims about Therme Appointment of Ford friend raises concerns about fate of Ontario Place Ford wedding guests received appointments, zoning orders, Greenbelt land removals LISTEN: Deep Fried Frenz by MF DOOM WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 9m

  2. 1D AGO

    28 Trends Later 4/17: White House Easter Egg Roll, Sweden's Moose Migration, Colossal Squid, '28 Years Later', Canada Buttons

    In this edition of 28 Trends Later, Jack and special guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra discuss the White House Easter Egg Roll (whatever that is), Sweden's coverage of the great Moose Migration and very happy cows, scientists capturing footage of the Colossal Squid for the first time, Mike Lindell in financial ruin?, the new '28 Years Later' trailer, Canadian liberal operatives planting Trumpian buttons at a conservative conference and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Musk’s Surreal Scifi Sperm Legion, Patrick Bateman Is Goals? 04.17.25

    In episode 1848, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by host of Better Offline, Ed Zitron, to discuss… 4 Chan Leak, More Details On What It’s Like to Be Elon Musk’s Baby Mama, Who Do We Blame For Gen Z’s Love Of Patrick Bateman? And more! Vote for Better Offline for the 29th Annual Webby Awards! More Details On What It’s Like to Be Elon Musk’s Baby Mama ‘American Psycho’ Director Baffled by ‘Wall Street Bros’ Still Idolizing Patrick Bateman: They Don’t Realize the Movie Is a ‘Gay Man’s Satire on Masculinity’ The sad, stupid rise of the sigma male: how toxic masculinity took over social media He was created to be a bloody monster. Now he’s an internet hero. Sigma grindset: TikTok's toxic worshipping of Patrick Bateman is another sign young men are lost Why are Gen Z men obsessed with Patrick Bateman from ‘American Psycho’? 25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal American Psycho Teaches a Lesson in Media Literacy Know Your Meme: American Psycho / Patrick Bateman Kanye's 'American Psycho' Video And 'Yeezus' Get Official Releases Kanye West Goes American Psycho LISTEN: Yasashi - Slowed by CXSPER WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 11m

  4. 2D AGO

    Trend3gan 2.0 4/16: Zoom Outage, Kilmar Garcia, Jesse Waters/MS13, 'Social Studies', Kristi Noem

    In this edition of Tr3ndan 2.0, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss the Zoom outage, an update on the Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia situation, Jesse Waters thinking wearing Bulls merch = MS13 gang member, the docu-series 'Social Studies', Kristi Noem undermining her own human trafficking operation and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  5. MJGMB #161: We Inherit the Playoff Beef with Justin Spears

    2D AGO

    MJGMB #161: We Inherit the Playoff Beef with Justin Spears

    Jack and Jabari were pleased to be joined by ESPN's Justin Spears for today's playoff discussion. The trio broke down matchup expectations and potential upset candidates! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  6. 3D AGO

    Another JD Vance Oopsie! Eyelashes R 4 WOMAN 04.16.25

    In episode 1847, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Summer Album/Winter Album, Jody Avirgan, to discuss… JD Vance Literally Fumbling It, OBV IT’S GAY TO WASH YOUR ASS FELLAS, WHAT ABOUT THOSE EYELASHES THO? ALSO GAY? PROBABLY RIGHT? And more! JD Vance Literally Fumbling It (Clip) Insecure Men Are Shaving Their Eyelashes to Look ‘Less Feminine’ Is It Manly to Shave Off Eyelashes? A Barber's Perspective (Clip) Shaving Eyelashes: So this is really a thing I see now... (Clip) Another satisfied customer (Clip) LISTEN: Na boca do sol by Arthur Verocai WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min

  7. 3D AGO

    ChickTrend Jockey 4/15: Harvard, MIT, AI Action Figures, Jimmy Kimmel, Ari Aster, Area 51

    In this edition of ChickTrend Jockey, Jack and Miles discuss the Trump admin demanding MIT and Harvard hop on the MAGA train, people using AI to turn themselves into action figures, Jimmy Kimmel finally figuring out why Trump won the election, Ari Aster's upcoming film, a mysterious tower appearing in Area 51 and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

  8. 4D AGO

    Bill Maher STILL Terrible? KIRKLAND SIGNATURE PIXAR JESUS 04.15.25

    In episode 1846, Miles and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by writer for The Left Hook and co-host of America Unhinged & Democracy-ish, Wajahat Ali, to discuss… Gov Josh Shapiro’s Home Was Set On Fire…Sounds Like An Assassination Attempt? Nayib Bukele Visited The WH On Monday, Bill Maher…Welcome To The Resistance..., Meta’s Antitrust Trial Started This Week…What’s Even Going To Happen, Katy Perry Safely Returns From Outer Space, Off-Brand Pixar Jesus Does Big Business At The Box Office and more! Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence being treated at hospital, police say El Salvador's Bukele says 'preposterous' to suggest he return Abrego Garcia to U.S. Bill Maher Praises ‘Gracious,’ ‘Measured’ Trump After Wild White House Meeting: ‘You Can Hate Me For It, But I’m Not a Liar’ Katy Perry, all-female crew launch into space on Blue Origin Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan, studying string theory ahead of spaceflight Katy Perry, Gayle King and others reflect on their brief but historic trip to space William Shatner: My Trip to Space Filled Me With ‘Overwhelming Sadness’ (EXCLUSIVE) Crowning ‘The King of Kings’: Inside the Early Box Office Success of Angel Studios’ Starry Biblical Epic ‘The King of Kings’ Review: Oscar Isaac Stars in a Bland, Animated Bible Greatest Hits Album ‘Minecraft’ Crows $80M Second Weekend; ‘King Of Kings’ Hits The Hallelujah With $19M+ Opening Record For Animated Biblical Pic – Sunday Update ‘Sound of Freedom’ Studio Deflects Criticism: “The Vast Majority of Tickets Are Being Bought by Everyday People” LISTEN: What I Am by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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