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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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Jul 13, 2025 • 57min
Weekly Zeitgeist 389 (Best of 7/7/25-7/11/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 396 (7/7/25-7/11/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 5min
Epstein Is A Patriot! Micro-Retirement? 07.11.25
Blake Wexler, a comedian and Eagles fan known for his special 'Daddy Long Legs', joins A. Zell Williams, an award-winning playwright and TV producer. They dive into the bizarre rebranding of Jeffrey Epstein and the absurd reactions it sparks in society. The conversation then shifts to the implications of Elon Musk's controversial AI developments. They also explore the intriguing concept of 'micro-retirement'—a new trend among Gen Z seeking work-life balance. Expect humor, sharp critiques, and insights into work culture!
Jul 10, 2025 • 24min
TrendBO MAX 7/10: HBO MAX, Kristi Noem, Pokemon Pope, ChatGPT Dating, Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, Teenage Screen Time
In this edition of TrendBO MAX, Miles and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss the return of HBO MAX, Kristi Noem being a POS, Pope Leo signing a Pokemon card, people using ChatGPT on the dating apps, Netflix's 'Poop Cruise' documentary, British teens limiting their own screen time and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ignore Your Kids, Use AI! Blood And Toil 07.10.25
In episode 1894, Jack and Miles are joined by science fiction and fantasy writer, author of Riot Baby and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, Tochi Onyebuchi, to discuss… It’s Ok That Medicaid Is Being Cut... YOU CAN NOW TOIL IN THE FIELDS, Is AI A Good Daddy? And more! It’s Ok That Medicaid Is Being Cut... YOU CAN NOW TOIL IN THE FIELDS Schmitt: "The answer is opening those opportunities up for American workers." Is AI A Good Daddy? LISTEN: Keeping You Close (Cesco Remix) by HalogenixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2025 • 27min
Trendrey Epstein: The Snyder Cut 7/9: Squid Game, Charlie Kirk, 'Click To Cancel', ICE Block
In this edition of Trendrey Epstein: The Snyder Cut, Jack and Miles discuss Squid Game's baffling VIP ADR, Charlie Kirk's very racist Texas flood "theory", the FTC's 'click to cancel' rule getting blocked, an update on the 'ICE Block' app and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 3min
Fascist Pony Show, BBL…Smell? 07.09.25
In episode 1893, Jack and Miles are joined by the host of RnR with Courtney Act, Courtney Act, to discuss… ICE And California National Guard Do a Military Display in MacArthur Park, MMMmmmmm That Ole BBL Smell, TSA Ending Shoe Removal At The Airport and more! ICE And California National Guard Do a Military Display in MacArthur Park Exclusive: Operation Excalibur in Los Angeles Was Show of Force MMMmmmmm That Ole BBL Smell TSA Ending Shoe Removal At The Airport Richard Reid Fast Facts Richard Reid's Shoes LISTEN: Nobody But You by BrainstorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2025 • 27min
Trend Cruz Slamdunk Fail Video 7/8: Ted Cruz, Pam Bondi, Kevin James, 'Superman'
In this edition of Trend Cruz Slamdunk Fail Video, Jack and Miles discuss Ted Cruz' vacation getting cruelly interrupted, Pam Bondi's missing minute mitigation, Kevin James becoming an action star, the initial reviews for 'Superman' and much more! WATCH: Ted Cruz Isn't Very Good At Dunking (VIDEO) - Izismile.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
Epstein Memory Hole! Elon Sucks At Parties 07.08.25
In episode 1892, Jack and Miles are joined by podcaster and writer of Double Acts in Pop: An Incomplete Survey, Molly Lambert, to discuss… Elon Musk Is Now Starting A Political Party…, DOJ And FBI Conclude That Epstein Didn’t Keep The Client List That The Attorney General Already Confirmed and more! Trump Responds to Elon Musk's New Political Party: 'Train Wreck' DOJ And FBI Conclude That Epstein Didn’t Keep The Client List That The Attorney General Already Confirmed Pam Bondi in February: The Epstein client list is sitting on my desk right now to review. Pam Bondi Under Scrutiny Over Jeffrey Epstein Client List Revelation Musk Leads Right-Wing Meltdown Over Trump Administration’s Epstein Review LISTEN: Jazzhole by Free The RobotsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 7, 2025 • 53min
Trends & Prayers 7/7: Texas Flooding, Grok/Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein, TACO Tariffs
In this edition of Zohran Trendani's Rice Crimes, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Texas floods (and the Right's typical non-response), Elon totally not editing Grok AI answers about his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, Trump busting out his classic "Tariff Trumpfake" moves and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 3min
Weekly Zeitgeist 388 (Best of 6/30/25-7/4/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 395 (6/30/25-7/4/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
