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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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Nov 18, 2025 • 26min
Trendflix House 11/18: CloudFlare, Cranky Trump, Epstein Files, 'Tariff Dividend', Andrew Tate/DHS
In this edition of Trendflix House, Jack and Miles discuss today's CloudFlare's outage, Trump being rude to a reporter?, an update on the Epstein Files, Trump's 'tariff dividend' plan, the Trump admin caping for that OTHER famous sex crim, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
Pedantic Pedo Protector, Rep. iPad Perv (D-CA) 11.18.25
In episode 1965, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Rebrand, Mort Burke, to discuss… Megyn Kelly Launches SiriusXM Channel With Defense of Jeffrey Epstein, Megyn Kelly: Fairweather Pedo Defender, Meanwhile... Is Trump Warming Up The Band For Some Illegal Warfare Distractions? Zohran Needs A Proper Security Clearance To Be Mayor; Will Trump Grant It? Brad Sherman Got Caught Looking at Dirty Pictures On A Plane, Of Course We’re Getting A Labubu Movie and more! Megyn Kelly Suddenly Finds Pedophilia Very Hard to Define Megyn Kelly Questions If Jeffrey Epstein Was A Pedophile Because 'He Wasn't Into, Like, 8-Year-Olds' Megyn Kelly Eviscerated Over Epstein Remark: ‘This Is Career Ending’ Megyn Kelly to Headline Her Own SiriusXM Channel as Part of New Multi-Year Deal Megyn Kelly in 2018: " There's no consenting for a 14 or even a 17 year old." Reporter: You said Venezuela wants to talk. What does that mean? Trump: You tell me. I don’t know Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect Brad Sherman Got Caught Looking at Dirty Pictures On A Plane Of Course We’re Getting A Labubu Movie LISTEN: Plumb Tuckered by Surprise ChefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2025 • 54min
Trending Bubba 11/17: 'Blowing Bubba', Marjorie Taylor Greene, 'Hitler's DNA', 'The Running Man'
In this edition of Trending Bubba, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the 'Blowing Bubba' Epstein email that sent the internet mad, Marjorie Taylor Greene singing a different tune, Hitler having a micropenis?, a quick box office update and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
Icon Deep Dive #1: Albert Einstein w/ Michael Swaim
Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons. In our inaugural episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/comedian/podcaster Michael Swaim to talk about the Stein... Burt Einstein. We’re starting with a big one... Genius, visionary, silly billy, rogue, sex maniac?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2025 • 43min
Weekly Zeitgeist 407 (Best of 11/10/25-11/14/25)
This week features a viral look at the 'alpha zombie' phenomenon and how internet communities redefine film meanings. There's a lively discussion on the resurgence of Sylvia Browne's psychic readings and their manipulative implications. The hosts explore rising IQ norms and nostalgia for 90s media. Miles shares a humorous tale about his child’s sudden drumming ambition. They also debate overrated and underrated entertainment, analyze Epstein's emails related to Trump, and critique Target’s forced smiling policies. It's an entertaining blend of culture, humor, and current events!

Nov 14, 2025 • 54min
Oops... All Overrated / Underrated! 11.14.25
A round-up of some of our favorite "Overrated/Underrated/Search History" segments!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 8min
Epstein Emails, Greatest Robot Unveiling Ever 11.13.25
In episode 1964, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan, are joined by actor, writer, improvisor, host of the Bad Drag Race comedy show, Drag Her, and We Love Trash, Mano Agapion, to discuss… Newly-Released Epstein Emails Reveals Trump Knew About “The Girls”, THIS IS THE GREATEST UNVEILING OF AN AI HUMANOID ROBOT EVER and more! House Democrats release new Epstein emails referencing Trump Trump knew about Epstein’s conduct, newly released emails suggest Furious White House reveals Jeffrey Epstein victim who ‘spent hours’ with Trump — and she always said he never did anything wrong Trump says he doesn't know why Epstein took young women from Mar-a-Lago Xpeng team is trying so hard to prove this thing is real because so many people doubt them right now. Must be a great feeling, they nailed it Joke of the day from Moscow: Russia tried to unveil its first humanoid AI robot, Aidol. Check out the Facial Recognition Comedy Show here! LISTEN: Louphoria (with Cruza) by SminoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2025 • 28min
EVERYBODY TRENDS NOW! 11/12: Epstein Emails, Breaking Rust, GTA VI, RIP Pennies
In this edition of EVERYBODY TRENDS NOW!, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss those new Epstein emails, Trump being unpopular for some reason, Rockstar Games busting unions?, the death of the penny and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 10min
Target’s Fake Smile Mandate, Elon Would Fail Turing Test? 11.12.25
In episode 1963, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by comedian and host of The Faucet & Broccoli and Ice Cream, Myq Kaplan, to discuss… More Emperor’s New Clothes, Target Is Forcing Employees To Smile and more! Bezos's Evil Sci-Fi Fantasy World (Clip) Great Job, Internet!: Joyce Carol Oates ethers Elon Musk on his own platform Target is now requiring its employees to smile more Target has a new approach for its employees - smile more! Shoppers were already leaving Target behind - now half employees say they have little faith in store Target distribution center is so large employees say they spend 30 minutes walking to their station and should be paid for it Target Workers Reach Nearly $2 Million Deal to End Wage Lawsuit Myq Kaplan's new special "Rini" coming November 19! LISTEN: Sunset Canyon by FoxwarrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2025 • 31min
What We Trend In The Showers 11/11: Chuck Schumer, Funko Pops, ICE, FOX News
In this edition of What We Trend In The Showers, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss Democrats calling for Chuck Schumer to resign, Funko Pops going extict?, an update on ICE in Chicago, Fox News flipping on Trump? (not really) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


