
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

Feb 27, 2025 • 18min
ReTrend Of Measles 2/27: Measles, The Great Golden Toilet Heist, Andrew Tate, Instagram Reels, Elon Musk, 'The Rehearsal'
In this edition of ReTrend Of Measles, Miles and Bryan The Editor discuss the return of Measles, the Great Golden Toilet Heist of 2019, the release of Andrew Tate from Romanian prison, Instagram's LiveLeak-esque reels content, Elon walking back his email to federal workers, the return of Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 6min
OJ Oh No, Fyre Fest 2: This Time It’s For The Lols 02.27.25
In episode 1820, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of You Are Good, Alex Steed, to discuss… Jeff Bezos Finds New Way To Make The Washington Post Even Worse, Tropicana OJ Is In BIG TROUBLE, Fyre Festival 2 Is Already A Sh*tshow and more! Jeff Bezos Finds New Way To Make The Washington Post Even Worse Tropicana OJ is in BIG TROUBLE. Kind of Because PE, Mostly Due To Earth Death Fyre Festival 2 Is Already A Sh*tshow EXCLUSIVE: Fyre Festival 2: Dates, location and how to get tickets Billy McFarland talks plans for Fyre Festival 2: Music, 'Fight Pit,' redemption David Rodigan defeated Poison Dart - Antigua -- Dub fi Dub pt-1 of 2 Miles's Piece of Media: Elon Impression LISTEN: Substitute Lover by Half Pint WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2025 • 25min
Does The Pope Trend In The Woods? 2/26: Trump Gold Card, Trump Gaza, Micah Parsons, GOP Budget Resolution, Billionaire Bunkers
In this edition of Does The Pope Trend In The Woods?, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's Gold Card, Trump's AI "Trump Gaza" video, Micah Parsons vs Sumo Wrestler, the GOP's budget resolution, Drake cancelling his remaining Antipodean tour dates… due to "scheduling conflicts", corporate billionaire bunkers and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2025 • 46min
MJGMB #154: We Take That Personally with Jason Timpf
The boys were back in town and were very pleased to be joined by The Volume's Jason Timpf for today's show. The host of 'Hoops Tonight' provided phenomenal analysis about the playoff races from both conferences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
Media's Nazi Salute Confusion, A.I. Time Machine? 02.26.25
In episode 1819, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and co-host of Rebrand, Mort Burke, to discuss… Seems to Be Some Confusion Over These Nazi Salutes, Those POV You Wake Up In Ancient Rome AI Videos Are a Mixed Bag and more! Hitler-loving white nationalist Nick Fuentes reacts to Steve Bannon throwing a Sieg Heil at CPAC: "It's getting even a little excessive for me." (Clip) Nick Fuentes On Elon Musk's "Straight-Up Sieg Heil' (Clip) Trump ‘victory lap’, Musk’s chainsaw, Bannon’s salute: Key CPAC takeaways Those POV You Wake Up In Ancient Rome AI Videos Are a Mixed Bag POV LAB: "History" TikTok AI VIDEOS POV: You Wake Up As A North Korean in 2025 AI Video LISTEN: CHOP SUEY (OSIVE x THNK PNK EDIT) by System of a Down WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2025 • 25min
Owner Of A Trending Heart 2/25: Trump Bruise, 'Conclave', Bernie Sanders, Hot Air Balloon Mile-High Club, StroidWatch, Barney The Dinosaur
In this edition of Owner Of A Trending Heart, Jack and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss the President's new bruise, the Pope being in a 'Conclave' type situation, Bernie's 'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour, the hot air balloon mile-high club, a StroidWatch update, an update on Daniel Kaluuya's new Barney the Dinosaur movie and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 5min
DOGE Gone It, Chalamet Tha GOAT? 02.25.25
In episode 1818, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and co-host on It Could Happen Here, Garrison Davis, to discuss… State Of Play, State Of The Courts, Nobody Knows Who’s Going To Win At The Oscars Now and more! Nobody Knows Who’s Going To Win At The Oscars Now SAG Awards Snubs and Surprises: ‘Anora’ Shut Out After Recent Wins as Timothée Chalamet Takes Best Actor That’s What It’s Like When Timothée Chalamet Gives an Acceptance Speech? Timothée Chalamet Did Something Many Actors Are Afraid To Do In His Unconventional Acceptance Speech At The SAG Awards, And People Are Seriously Impressed This Netflix Star Was Basically Erased From Her Own Movie At The SAG Awards Garrison's Piece of Media: "How to misgender yourself for fun" Jack's Piece of Media: Pelican's Half-time Baby Race LISTEN: Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Maria Full Of Trends 2/24: Elon Musk, CPAC, Hooters, Egg Smuggling
In this edition of Maria Full Of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Elon at CPAC, Hooter's going out of business (thanks to private equity), Americans smuggling in eggs from Mexico and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2025 • 60min
Weekly Zeitgeist 359 (Best of 2/17/25-2/21/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 376 (2/17/25-2/21/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
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.