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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 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.

Jun 27, 2025 • 53min
Voters Like New Ideas? How To Do Creativity? 06.27.25
In episode 1887, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, playwright, and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, A. Zell Williams, to discuss…Zohran And How to Build Off This, Federal Judges Sides With AI Company In Copyright Case and more! Federal Judges Sides With AI Company In Copyright Case US judge allows company to train AI using copyrighted literary materials Federal Judge Rules It's Legal to Train AI on Copyrighted Books, Marking Major Win for AI Companies If you crush a spark plug, it makes "ninjas rocks". This is how easily they break a car window. [00:12] LISTEN: Love Moves Slow by Eddie 9VSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 22min
James Bond OOTrendin, Eh? 6/26: Denis Villenueve, James Bond, Palantir, Big Beautiful Bill, JD Vance, Tesla Robotaxi, 'The Simpsons'
In this edition of James Bond OOTrendin, Eh?, Jack and Miles discuss Denis Villenueve directing the new Bond movie, Palantir's line going up, a 'Big Beautiful Bill' update, the tourist denied entry to the US because of a JD Vance meme, Elon trying to save Tesla with a year's old broken promise, 'The Simpson' killing off Marge?! and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 5min
Zohran Derangement Syndrome, Trump Load Size = Teeny Tiny? 06.26.25
In episode 1886, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Cry For Me, Argentina: My Life As A Failed Child Star, Tamara Yajia, to discuss… Zohran Derangement Syndrome, OH No Your Little Bombs Didn’t Do Sh*t? Not Able To Drop LOADS Like Bibi? And more! OH No Your Little Bombs Didn’t Do Sh*t? Not Able To Drop LOADS Like Bibi? LISTEN: There She Goes by Roots MakersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 20min
Zohran MamTrendi 6/25: Zohran Mamdani, Liver King, Van Gogh Chair, 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'M3gan 2.0'
In this edition of Zohran MamTrendi, Jack and Miles discuss Zohran Mamdani becoming the presumptive winner of the NYC mayoral primary, the arrest of the Liver King, those dumb tourists who destroyed a Van Gogh chair, how 'Top Gun: Maverick' predicted Trump's attack on Iran, the reviews for 'M3gan 2.0' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 50min
MJGMB #171: Finals, Trade Talk and Finales with Harrison Faigen
Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by SBNation's Harrison Faigen for the final episode of Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties. The trio discussed what wound up being an epic (injury disappointment aside) Finals series to wrap up the 2024-25 NBA season. They also discussed all of the recent trade news and offered predictions for what is sure to be a wild trade and free agency period this summer. We appreciate each of you for listening and supporting the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 58min
ALL CAPS ALL CAP PRESIDENCY, Crofton’s Vitamin D 06.25.25
In episode 1885, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, musician, comedian, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… The ALL CAPS All Cap Presidency, Trump Says ‘F*ck’ In Historic Presidential First, Protesters Scare Jeff Bezos Into Relocating His Wedding and more! Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing Trump’s ire after fanfare Trump swears in outburst at Israel and Iran over ceasefire violations TRUMP DROPS THE F-BOMB: POTUS Says Iran And Israel 'Don't Know What The F--- They're Doing!' Breaking another presidential norm, Trump drops the f-bomb on camera People Can't Stop Talking About Joe Biden Calling A Fox News Reporter "A Stupid SOB," So I Found 11 Other Presidents Who Have Been Caught Cursing Protesters Scare Jeff Bezos Into Relocating His Wedding Venice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venue Venetians plan to march in the streets, swim in the canals to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding 1983 THROWBACK: "PLAYBOY MANSION PARTY" LISTEN: Por Las Buenas by Billo's Caracas BoysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2025 • 24min
Achilles Trendon 6/24: NBA Finals, Israel/Iran, NYC Mayoral Race, Alligator Alcatraz, 'Elio'
In this edition of Achilles Trendon, Jack and Miles discuss the conclusion of the NBA Finals, Trump's baffling Iran/Israel ceasefire annoucement, the NYC Mayoral race, Florida proposing a new concentration camp called 'Alligator Alcatraz', Pixar's worst opening EVER, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.