The Daily Zeitgeist

In this edition of Trend Fu: The Legend Continues…, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Bondi Beach shooting, the murder of Rob Reiner (featuring a truly unhinged Trump response), Merriam-Webster's word of the year: Slop, Virginia Christmas tree farms vs AI farms, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons. In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to talk about the only man in history that people actually WANT to invade their homes in the middle of the night: Santa Claus! They'll explore his origins and evolution, where he got his iconic fit, and the true existential terror of being Santa Claus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand-up comedian and writer Kyle joins to share his comedic insights and relatable stories. He dives into quirky tales about kids driving and their irrational fears inspired by Stephen King. The conversation shifts to Jen Shah's controversial reality TV career and the unique culture of Salt Lake City, particularly the influence of Mormonism. They also reminisce about 90s mall culture, reflect on Paul Dano’s talent, and debate the validity of therapy, while pondering the connection between Eyes Wide Shut and modern scandals.

In episode 1979, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun and Bad Hasbara, Matt Lieb, to discuss… Time Magazine’s 2025 Person Of The Year Is… The “Architects Of AI”, Tim Pool Is Circling The Drain, Eyes Wide Shut Is The Weirdest Christmas Movie To Watch In 2025 and more! Time Magazine Skewered Over ‘Person of the Year’ Reveal Time Magazine’s 2025 Person Of The Year Is… The “Architects Of AI” Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’ Behind the Photo: Lunch Atop a Skyscraper The Story Behind ‘Lunch Atop A Skyscraper,’ The Photo That Inspired Great Depression-Era America MAGA Star Refuses to Give Cops Footage of Alleged Shooting Eyes Wide Shut is the ultimate Christmas film ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ DP Larry Smith on the New Criterion Transfer, Filming the Orgy, and Nicole Kidman’s Commitment to More Takes How Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Predicted the Jeffrey Epstein Saga Roger Avary: Warner Bros Changed Kubrick's Original Ending of ‘Eyes Wide Shut' Gen Z are obsessed with Eyes Wide Shut – and it’s got a lot to do with Jeffrey Epstein Establishing the connection between Eyes Wide Shut and Epstein/Weinstein (REDDIT) Larry Celona Jeffrey Epstein timeline: How the Palm Beach County case led to 15 more years of sex abuse Steve Martin Discusses Being Pitched ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ By Stanley Kubrick Kubrick Dreamed of Casting Bill Murray, Woody Allen for ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Before Tom Cruise Cinema: All Eyes On Them Scholars Discover Alternate Ending to Schnitzler's Dream Story Research Was Key When It Came To Creating Eyes Wide Shut's Most Famous Scene Matt Lieb's Piece of Media LISTEN: Follow the Light by Dirty Loops, Cory WongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Trendos… The Freshmaker, Jack and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss the Disney/OpenAI deal that will kill us all, a judge ordering the release of Kilmar Garcia… again, something something 6-7, the return of Measles, Variety's top movies of the year (NOT featuring 'Sinners') and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1978, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by creator and writer of The RedDot Comics, Kim Winder, to discuss… Let’s Check In With The New Pentagon Press Corps, Trump Says His Press Secretary’s Got a Beautiful Face And Those Lips That Don’t Stop, Trump’s Kennedy Center Hosting Gig Was As Unhinged As We All Expected, Don’t Take Parenting Advice From Sam Altman And Jimmy Fallon and more! Let’s Check In With The New Pentagon Press Corps Trump Says His Press Secretary’s Got a Beautiful Face And Those Lips That Don’t Stop Trump’s Kennedy Center Hosting Gig Was As Unhinged As We All Expected Trump on Hosting Kennedy Center Honors: “If I Can’t Beat Out Jimmy Kimmel in Terms of Talent, Then I Don’t Think I Should Be President” Speech: Donald Trump Addresses a Kennedy Center Honors Dinner in Washington - December 6, 2025 “Ping!”: Trump Goes on Bizarre Tangent During Kennedy Center Speech FULL SPEECH: President Trump Speaks at Kennedy Center Honors Dinner in Washington, D.C. | AC1G Don’t Take Parenting Advice From Sam Altman And Jimmy Fallon The CEO Of OpenAI Admitted That He “Cannot Imagine” Raising A Newborn Without ChatGPT, And Jimmy Fallon's Reaction Says It All Silicon Valley Is All About the Hard Sell These Days Pediatricians, Don’t Hang Up Your White Coats. ChatGPT Missed 80% Of Diagnoses More parents are turning to AI for advice. Here are common mistakes to avoid. I co-parent with ChatGPT — I love turning off my brain and letting AI help raise my child Parents Using ChatGPT to Rear Their Children OpenAI’s Sam Altman Shocked ‘People Have a High Degree of Trust in ChatGPT’ Because ‘It Should Be the Tech That You Don't Trust’ Jimmy Fallon has a knack for embracing scams Awkward Moment Between Paris Hilton And Jimmy Fallon Highlights The Absurdity Of NFTs Celebrity Promoters Sued Over Bored Ape NFT Endorsements People Call Jimmy Fallon ‘Pathetic’ After He Interviewed A Fox News Star On His Show LISTEN: ICED TEA (feat. 21 Savage, Project Pat, & Coupe) by Young NudySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Trendshakalaka!, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss a couple of nightmare blunt rotations (feat. Tim Poole, George Santos, Piers Morgan & Nick Fuentes), Miami electing their first female mayor, Trump's big beautiful brain, FNAF breaking the box office and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Andrew T lends his humor as co-host alongside Bridger Winegar, known for his podcast I Said No Gifts. They dive into the absurdity of Las Vegas's private equity takeover, exploring how it's transformed casino culture. The duo tackles workplace bathroom anxiety, revealing why one in three Gen Z workers fears using office restrooms, and chat about campaigns promoting poop positivity. Bridger shares his quirky joy in simple buys, while the hosts riff on unexpected celebrity romances, offering laughs and insight throughout.

Anna Hossnieh, a super producer and former comedy podcast host, joins Jack to dive into some hot topics. They dissect Trump's quirky 'affordability tour' and explore how Australia's new social media law impacts youth. The duo also critiques McDonald's for producing the worst AI-generated ad this year and examines the implications of AI in creative work. Plus, they hilariously discuss Sean Duffy and RFK Jr.'s unique airport pull-up stunts and ponder how to improve flying experiences. It's a wild ride of laughter and insight!

Kyle Ayers, a stand-up comedian and creator of popular shows like Boast Rattle, brings his humor to a lively discussion on wild news stories. They dive into the eccentric antics of Palantir CEO Alex Karp and dissect Marjorie Taylor Greene's questionable rebranding. J.D. Vance's bizarre anecdotes about Trump add more intrigue. Kyle shares his amusing search for Beanie Babies and reflects on unsolicited medical advice, while nostalgia for Photo Booth creates a fun detour. Expect sharp wit and insightful commentary on today's media landscape!