
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.
Latest episodes

May 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Fetterman Not Better Man, Worst MAGA Party Ever? 05.08.25
In episode 1861, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, musician, writer, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Fetterman Looks Like Another Democrat That May Need To Step Down…, MAGA Had It’s Own Fyre Fest of Sorts… and more! John Fetterman Completely Loses It in Meeting With Union Leaders ‘He needs to resign’: Democrats react with quiet shock to damning John Fetterman profile MAGA Had It’s Own Fyre Fest of Sorts... Cringe Video of Republicans Attempting Party for Trump's First 100 Days Read Chris's Column Here: Advice King: Oligarchs vs. Skynet WATCH: CHRIS CROFTON: NASHVILLE FAMOUS LISTEN: Nosebleeds by DoechiiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 28min
Pope Trendonardo 5/8: Pope Leonardo, Bill Gates, Pepsi, Trump's UK "Trade Deal", Joe Biden
In this edition of Pope Trendonardo, Jack and Miles discuss the new 'Nova Pope, Bill Gates giving away all his money, Pepsi getting knocked out of the top 3 sodas in America, Trump's UK "Trade Deal", Joe Biden's appearance on 'The View', and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 1h 5min
REAL ID Fake? Cybertruck Flops Even Harder 05.07.25
In episode 1860, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by host of Worse Than You, Mo Fry Pasic, to discuss…REAL ID Isn’t Real, Cyber Trucks Just Totally Stop Selling, This AI Expert Thinks The AI Bubble’s About to Pop and more! What you need to know about the REAL ID requirements for air travel The Racist Origins of the Real ID Act Top Trump agency reveals key reason why REAL ID will be enforced 'Mass surveillance': Conservatives sound alarm over Trump admin's REAL ID rollout Trump’s Insistence on Real ID Has Become a Flashpoint for His Tinfoil Hat Fans You can get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut on May 7 for Real ID deadline: Here's how Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps Flying out of Indianapolis without REAL ID? Don't fret — the airport isn't turning people away Tesla’s Inventory of Unsold Cybertrucks Skyrockets, Despite Offering $10K Discounts and Concealing Listings The Silicon Valley sceptic warning tech’s new bubble is about to burst Deep Learning Is Hitting a Wall Microsoft’s £2.5bn investment in Britain at risk from creaking power grid Chess helped me win the Nobel Prize, says Google’s AI genius OpenAI overrode concerns of expert testers to release sycophantic GPT-4o The next British boom could be in the offing – if Starmer abandons net zero Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ LISTEN: Indeed by CruzaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2025 • 26min
Your Trends & Neighbors 5/7: Conclave, Dora The Explorer, Sigma, Burger King
In this edition of Your Trends & Neighbors, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss the future of the Catholic church, Dora The Explorer teaching adults internet words like "Sigma", Burger King getting sued for their misleading Whopper ads, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2025 • 36min
MJGMB #164: Comebacks, Buzzer-Beaters and More with Justin Rowan
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by friend-of-show and Cavs/NBA podcaster Justin Rowan for today's episode. The Chasedown Pod host broke down Cleveland's injury battles and whether they still have a shot in the EC, Anthony Edwards continuing to knock off legends and the big GM 1 wins by Denver and New York!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
Tariffs Ain’t Tariffing? MAGA x Australia = LOSING 05.07.25
In episode 1859, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss… Trump’s Answer To WHY ALCATRAZ Is Somehow Dumber Than The Tweet Announcing It, Quick Maths: The Tariffs Are NOT Bringing In The Dough, Another Attempt At MAGAing Gone Wrong… and more! Trump’s Answer To WHY ALCATRAZ Is Somehow Dumber Than The Tweet Announcing It Quick Maths: The Tariffs Are NOT Bringing In The Dough Café run by controversial MAGA supporter shuts down new venture with UNBELIEVABLE parting shot Mark Da Costa - Whole Lotta Love - Australian Idol Why Can’t New York Have Nice Mayors? LISTEN: Un Error by EstevieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2025 • 25min
Lerts Turtch Basch Trender 5/6: AGI, Movie Tariffs, Newark Airport, 'Thunderbolts*'
In this edition of Lerts Turtch Basch Trender, Jack and Miles discuss how unprepared we are for AGI, Trump's "Movie Tariff" (feat. Jon Voight), Newark Airport not working anymore, Marvel changing the name of 'Thunderbolts*' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2025 • 1h 5min
100 Men >, The Rock…But FOR REAL 05.06.25
In episode 1858, Jack and Miles are joined by host of ScienceStuff, Jorge Cham, to discuss… Trump Wants To Hire Brigadier General Francis X Hummel To Reopen Alcatraz, AI And the Future Of Buying and Selling Your Free Will, Finally & Most Importantly: Where Do You Fall On The 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla Debate? And more! Trump Seems to Have Decided to Reopen Alcatraz Because of a Movie Here’s why Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy ordered Alcatraz to close in 1962 ‘Intention Economy’ Could Sell Your Decisions—Before You Make Them Beware the Intention Economy: Collection and Commodification of Intent via Large Language Models LISTEN: Never Enough by TurnstileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2025 • 57min
Put Another Trend On The Barbie 5/5: President Pope, Toy Tariffs, Lying Females, Australian Elections, 'Thunderbolts'
In this edition of Put Another Trend On The Barbie, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Donald Trump's 'President Pope' dreams, Trump preemptively ruining Christmas for the kids, the Females lying to us Men, Trumpism failing in Australia, the release of 'Thunderbolts' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2025 • 60min
Weekly Zeitgeist 379 (Best of 4/28/25-5/2/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 386 (4/28/25-5/2/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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