
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

Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 11min
Ads Feel Good In A Place Like This, 2 Bottoms or 2 Tops? 06.06.25
In episode 1876, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… AMC Wants To Put More Ads Before Movies, “Rainbow Capitalism” Is Back To Just “Capitalism”, A.I. Is Already (Secretly) Making Hollywood Sh*ttier and more! AMC Wants To Put More Ads Before Movies Indian man awarded damages over length of commercials before movie screening Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year The Business End of Pride What Happened to All the Corporate Pride Logos? Target, Macy’s, and Walmart among retailers promoting Father’s Day over Pride Month These 14 corporations have stopped or scaled back sponsorship of LGBTQ+ Pride events 'Cowardcore:' Everyone Is Noticing The Same Thing About Target's Pride Merch Big brands distance themselves from Pride events amid DEI rollback Burger King's Pride Whoppers Come With Two Tops or Two Bottoms Everyone Is Already Using AI (And Hiding It) Natasha Lyonne to Direct Feature ‘Uncanny Valley’ Combining ‘Ethical’ AI and Traditional Filmmaking Techniques Natasha Lyonne Talks ‘Uncanny Valley’ Directorial Debut, Use Of “Copyright-Clean” AI & Danger Of AGI Natasha Lyonne reveals David Lynch was a supporter of AI This AI Animation Studio Believes It Can Convince All the Skeptics I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists LISTEN: CPR by Wet LegSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 25min
HajuTrendDat? 6/5: Dear Leader, Galactus, ICE Raids, MAGA Credit Card, Jonathan Joss
In this edition of HajuTrendDat?, Jack and Miles discuss all the dumb things Dear Leader is doing rn, the Galactus popcorn bucket for the new 'Fantastic 4' movie, ICE upping the cruelty, the new MAGA credit card (and the obligatory AI slop ad), an update on Jonathan Joss' murder and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 7min
Cuomo: Fake A** New Yorker, Democrats: *sigh* 06.05.25
In episode 1875, Jack and Miles are joined by host of How To Be A Better Human, Chris Duffy, to discuss… Musk vs Trump? COME THE F**K ON..., Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party In Order To Promote New Book About Leaving the Democratic Party, Zohran Mamdani’s Greatest Spokesman Andrew Cuomo and more! Musk vs Trump? Elon's Mad JEFFRIES: They'll find out. That's a red line. Hakeem Jeffries: "We will make that decision in a time place and manner of our choosing..." New think tank ‘Searchlight’ pushes Democrats toward more popular positions Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party In Order To Promote New Book About Leaving the Democratic Party Karine Jean-Pierre Would Not Have Done It Any Differently 10 Questions With Andrew Cuomo Pov: guy who is used to ordering at the poop deli goes to a normal deli LISTEN: Cops & Robbers by Sammy Virji & SkeptaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 25min
Semi-Geist Kind Of Zeit 6/4: WaPo AI, Nazi Arrest, Doritos, Mountain Dew, Democrats/Young Men, Palantir
In this edition of Semi-Geist Kind Of Zeit, Jack and Miles discuss the Washington Post using AI to punch up articles written by crappy writers, Nazis getting arrested… in the US?!, Mountain Dew and Doritos possibly getting a warning label, Dems studying young men so they can lie to them better, Palantir compiling data on Americans and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 50min
MJGMB #168: Finals Breakdown and Thibs Talk with Megan Gailey
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by comedian and co-host of the Sports Bitches podcast for today's episode. The trio broke down the Finals and discussed whether Megan's Pacers can defy the odds as a significant underdog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
Bongs For Boomers! Failed Artist - FEMA Edition 06.04.25
In episode 1874, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of 420 Day Fiancé, Sofiya Alexandra, to discuss… Trump Got A Burner, Pass The Bong Boomer! FEMA Head’s Hurricane Gaffe Isn’t Nearly As Bad As His Art and more! Trump Got A Burner Pass The Bong Boomer! Acting FEMA Chief Told Staff He Didn’t Know About U.S. Hurricane Season No hurricane season? Acting FEMA chief’s remark was a joke, DHS says. New FEMA head tells staff: "Don't get in my way… I will run right over you" NEW — I’ve obtained audio of new acting FEMA head David Richardson threatening staff in an all hands meeting this morning. You can own this painting of AOC dressed as Che Guevara for a hefty price The New Acting Administrator of FEMA Wrote a Novel. It’s Not Good. LISTEN: Wu Punk by Georgia Anne MuldrowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2025 • 24min
Daily Zeititi Trendorini 6/3: Israel, ICE Raids, Obama, AI, Louisiana Chemtrails, Jonathan Joss
In this edition of Daily Zeititi Trendorini, Jack and Miles discuss Israel's continued war crimes, ICE raids being unpopular?, Obama being worried about AI, Louisiana banning chemtrails, the tragic murder of Jonathan Joss and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
Dems Flirt With Bullying? Trump Needs iPad Time! 06.03.25
In episode 1873, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know & Ridiculous History, and the new co-host of Wrongful Conviction, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Trump Needs TV To Learn About America’s Threats, Tim Walz - DEMS NEED TO BULLY THE SHIT OUT OF TRUMP, Spielberg’s Next Movie is Going to Be The First Big Alien Movie Post UAP Disclosures, Oreo’s Parent Company Is Taking Aldi To Court and more! The conservative wave is hobbling Pride celebrations across the country. But in some small towns, the party’s just getting started. Gabbard Wants Fox Hosts to Feed Trump Top Secret Intel: ‘Doesn’t Read’ Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Bully the S***' Out of Donald Trump Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi, alleging chain copies packaging to confuse shoppers Lawsuit accuses Aldi of copying others' packaging: See for yourself The Maker of Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk Has Been Fined $366 Million. Here’s Why Nabisco factory in New Jersey closing after 63 years Grocer Aldi to add 800 of its discount stores across US as Americans feel pinch of high food prices EU Commission fines Oreo maker Mondelez 337.5 million euros for blocking cross-border sales Mondelez selling part of its gum business for $1.35B LISTEN: Ace Trumpets by ClipseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2025 • 49min
Late Night Trendies 6/2: NYT, Elon Musk, Trump/Truth Social, AOC, Thom Yorke, Imagine Dragons
In this edition of Late Night Trendies, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, NYT's report on Elon's very obvious drug use, Trump's latest baffling Truth Social post, AOC being more popular than Trump?, Thom Yorke (Israel) vs. Imagine Dragons (Palestine) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 10min
Weekly Zeitgeist 383 (Best of 5/26/25-5/30/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 390 (5/26/25-5/30/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.