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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 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.

Jul 4, 2025 • 58min
Charles E. Cheese, Go Anti-Woke… Go Broke? 07.04.25
In episode 1891, Jack and Miles are joined by NYT best selling author and comedian Jim Tews to discuss… the Chinese tariffs messing with America's fireworks (and the switch to totally tariff-proof drone shows!), Dr. Phil turning the page… to Chapter 11, the Chuck E. Cheese for adults and much more! How Trump’s China Tariffs Are Jeopardizing America’s Fireworks Extravaganzas - The New York Times Dr. Phil’s year-old cable network files for bankruptcy, accusing broadcast partner of reneging on obligations | CNN Business New arcade chain is Chuck E. Cheese for adults - ABC News LISTEN: Rosie by FigmoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 24min
… It's Winnie The Trending Pooh, B**** 7/3: 4th Of July, The Act, Michael Madsen, Diogo Jota, Israel
In this edition of … It's Winney The Trending Pooh, B****, Jack and Miles discuss the worst 4th of July since the first, the tragic passings of Michael Madsen and Diogo Jota, the shifting public opinion on Israel and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
Alligator Auschwitz, LaBuBu = Pazuzu? 07.03.25
In episode 1890, Jack and Miles are joined by award winning educator, professor, author, freelance journalist, thought leader and media critic, Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, to discuss... the grand opening of 'Alligator Alcatraz', Chuck Schumer DESTROYING the Big Beautiful Bill, 'Jurassic Park' suffering from a bad case of 'Jaws', LaBuBu dolls being pure evil from the 7th layer of Hell and much more! The Grand Opening of an American Concentration Camp | The New Republic Schumer strips 'big, beautiful bill' name from Trump's spending package | Fox News 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Review: The Latest Jurassic Park Sequel Might Be The Worst Yet Labubu Craze: The 5 Wildest Scandals About the Hot New Toy LISTEN: Campeón - Single by ZULAN | Spotify BUY: Black Fat Femme Book — DoctorJonPaulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2025 • 23min
Alligator AlcaTrends 7/2: The House Freedom Caucus, Travis Kelce, Diddy Trial, Paramount/Skydance Merger
In this edition of Alligator AlcaTrends, Jack and Miles discuss the House Freedom Caucus vs. BBB, Travis Kelce's interview about his SNL appearance, the conclusion of the Diddy trial, the Paramount/Skydance merger (and the $16m payoff to make it happen) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2025 • 60min
Eau Du Trump, Terminator > Oppenheimer 07.02.25
In episode 1889, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Pallavi Gunalan to discuss… the 'Big Beautiful Bill passing the Senate (and Elon's response), Donald Trump's new cologne, James Cameron throwing shade at Christopher Nolan and much more! Trump says DOGE may "go back and eat Elon" The attar of the deal: Now you can smell like Trump as president hawks perfume | The Independent James Cameron calls Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' a 'moral cop out' LISTEN - Dangerous by Surprise ChefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2025 • 23min
Too Much Trenda 7/1: Drake's Abs, Donald Trump's Brain, Pam Bondi/Epstein, The Pentagon, 'The Running Man'
In this edition of Too Much Trenda, Jack and Miles discuss Drake's core audience not being able to stomach where he gets his abs from, Donald Trump's very good brain, Pam Bondi's hidden stash of Epstein videos, the Pentagon no longer providing satellite imagery… to anyone, the trailer for the new adaptation of 'The Running Man', and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
Zohran The Unflappable, Return Of Melty Trump 07.01.25
In episode 1888, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist and author of Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America, Aymann Ismail, to discuss… ZOHRAAAAAANNNN, M3GAN 2.0 Loses Box Office Race to F1, Disney World’s Trump Animatronic No Longer Looks Like A F**ked Up Hilary Clinton and more! Zohran Mamdani says, "I don't think we should have billionaires because frankly it is so much money in a moment of such inequality" N.Y. Senator ‘Misspoke’ When She Falsely Claimed Zohran Mamdani Condoned ‘Global Jihad’ Box Office: ‘F1’ Zooms to $55.6M Opening and $144M Globally, ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Bombs With $10M U.S. Start Disney Updates Donald Trump Animatronic for The Hall of Presidents Following Hillary Clinton Controversy LISTEN: Grind by Les SinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2025 • 52min
Big Beautiful Trends 6/30: SCOTUS, Golden Bachelor, Big Beautiful Bill
This week, Andrew Ti, a comedic voice well-known for his insights on current events, joins the conversation. The duo tackles the absurdities of recent Supreme Court decisions and the impact of the 'Golden Bachelor' on perceptions of age in dating. They dive into the 'Big Beautiful Bill' and explore the intersection of pop culture with LGBTQ+ experiences. With humor, they reflect on personal anecdotes and the complexities of contemporary issues, all while keeping the banter light and engaging.

Jun 29, 2025 • 48min
Weekly Zeitgeist 387 (Best of 6/23/25-6/27/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 394 (6/23/25-6/27/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.