The Daily Zeitgeist

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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.

  1. 34m ago

    Diarrhea Farms, AI Is For The Birds 07.22.26

    In episode 2095, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and producer of the monthly Facial Recognition Comedy show, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… Taco Bell’s Foot Traffic Is Down Following Diarrhea News, Flock Cameras, AI Is Even Ruining Birdwatching Now and more! Trump Admin Denies Colluding With Taylor Farms Over Cyclospora: ‘FAKE NEWS’ It Was Shoes On, No Boarding Pass Or ID. But Airport Security Forever Changed On 9/11 Taco Bell sees drop in foot traffic amid cyclosporiasis outbreak Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic It's not just Taco Bell. Taylor Farms supplies lettuce to many US brands Whole Foods Offering Steep Discount on Taylor Farms Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Police say Flock cameras help solve crimes, but critics call them an invasion of privacy The Comforting Resurgence of ‘Grandma Hobbies’ The Screen-Free Hobbies Everyone’s Talking About — From Needlepoint to Birdwatching Here’s Why Everyone You Know Is Suddenly Into Bird-Watching (and Why You Should Be Too) Why birdwatching has become a favourite pastime for Gen Z ‘It brings you closer to the natural world’: the rise of the Merlin birdsong identifying app The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds Identify birds in photos with Merlin Bird ID I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk Can AI Ruin Something as Innocent as Birdwatching? LISTEN: Carry Me feat. Seun Kuti & Aziza Jaye by Nubiyan Twist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 14h ago

    Trending Hard or Hardly Trending? 7/21: Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Highway, Trump vs. Canada, China Snake Flood, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

    In this edition of Trending Hard or Hardly Trending?, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh to discuss the death of Charlie Kirk’s memorial highway, Trump’s Canada wildfire tariffs, China’s snake flood, the trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 1d ago

    Worst aRt Ever? Taco Bell Is Sorry! 07.21.26

    In episode 2094, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, Anna Hossnieh, to discuss… Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Canadian Wildfire Smoke, Taco Bell’s Explosive Diarrhea Scandal Is More Confusing Than Ever, Spain Scrubs Trump From World Cup Win, Idiot Sculptor Tried To Make Charlie Kirk Figure To Make Money, WE LOVE JIMOTHY!!! And more! Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S. Ford defends wildfire budget that may have left crews under-prepared Mark Carney Boosts Alberta Pipeline While Ontario Wildfires Rage Smoke from U.S. wildfires affecting air quality in B.C. CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know Taco Bell posted a notes app non-apology Taco Bell Hit With Federal Lawsuits Over Cyclosporiasis Infections FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora lettuce test was a false positive Spain edge Argentina after extra time to win 2nd World Cup title The Muppets highlight star-studded World Cup halftime show Elmo made a new friend at the game!! Mr. Tom Cruise!!! Donald Trump has to let it linger as he hangs on for Spain’s World Cup celebrations Trump absent from Spain's World Cup celebration picture shared to social media Jimothy origin story revealed in baby videos of a ‘raccoon-colored koosh ball’ LISTEN: THE LEAK by Nate Smith w/ Kiefer, CARRTOONS, & Kenny Beats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 1d ago

    Who Let The Trends Out? 7/20: World Cup Final, ‘The Odyssey’, Data Centers, The Tate Bros

    In this edition of Who Let The Trends Out?, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the World Cup Final, ‘The Odyssey’ going boffo at the BO, data centers being unpopular?, the Tate Bros getting got and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 2d ago

    Icon #30 - David Lynch: He's Magically De-Lynch-ious

    In this edition of The Iconograph, Jack and Miles are joined by artist/musician Janie Danger to discuss the man who taught Americans that this whole world is wild at heart and weird on top: David Lynch! They’ll explore his baffling rise to fame, his inspirations, his introduction to poppers and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Icon #30 - David Lynch: He's Magically De-Lynch-ious

  6. 2d ago

    Weekly Zeitgeist 439 (Best of 7/13/26-7/17/26)

    The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 447 (Best of 7/13/26-7/17/26) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Introducing: You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika

    Hello, Daily Zeitgeist Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika”!!! About the Show: In this weekly comedic talk show, no topic across culture or current events is safe from Yamaneika’s takes.   As anyone who has heard her material knows, when Yamaneika has an opinion, she’s not afraid to share it.  While Yamaneika’s voice matters most, her years as a standup has taught her that when audiences speak up it’s worth listening… even if it's to set them straight. That’s why You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika encourages listeners to share their thoughts, inviting them to engage with our host.   While there may be conflict, this show aims to create a community for the outspoken, reminding our audience that no matter what they think, they have a home with Yamaneika.   Listen here and subscribe to You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika

  8. 5d ago

    Low T PENtAGON, Meth vs Freddy Krueger 07.17.26

    In episode 2093, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian with a debut comedy special titled Dead Wife Pretty, Sally Ann Hall, to discuss… The Pentagon Will Start Testing For Testosterone Bro, JD Vance’s Secret Service Detail Hates Him And His Family? A Nightmare On Elm Street Is Getting (Another) Reboot and more!  The High-T Department of War. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveils plan to test troops for low testosterone Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone Transgender Service Members Get Legal Victory Against Trump, Hegseth Secret Service said to be fed up with JD Vance’s ‘ridiculous’ travel requests New ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie in the Works From Paramount (Exclusive) New 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025 U.S. Rights to ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Have Reverted Back to Wes Craven’s Estate ‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Wins Rights Battle Against Producer Peacock Promises a Terrible Time at Camp With ‘Crystal Lake’ Teaser and Photos LISTEN: PATCHWORK by Nate Smith w/ Kiefer, CARRTOONS, & Kenny Beats 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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  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
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