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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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Jun 4, 2025 • 50min
MJGMB #168: Finals Breakdown and Thibs Talk with Megan Gailey
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by comedian and co-host of the Sports Bitches podcast for today's episode. The trio broke down the Finals and discussed whether Megan's Pacers can defy the odds as a significant underdog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
Bongs For Boomers! Failed Artist - FEMA Edition 06.04.25
In episode 1874, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of 420 Day Fiancé, Sofiya Alexandra, to discuss… Trump Got A Burner, Pass The Bong Boomer! FEMA Head’s Hurricane Gaffe Isn’t Nearly As Bad As His Art and more! Trump Got A Burner Pass The Bong Boomer! Acting FEMA Chief Told Staff He Didn’t Know About U.S. Hurricane Season No hurricane season? Acting FEMA chief’s remark was a joke, DHS says. New FEMA head tells staff: "Don't get in my way… I will run right over you" NEW — I’ve obtained audio of new acting FEMA head David Richardson threatening staff in an all hands meeting this morning. You can own this painting of AOC dressed as Che Guevara for a hefty price The New Acting Administrator of FEMA Wrote a Novel. It’s Not Good. LISTEN: Wu Punk by Georgia Anne MuldrowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2025 • 24min
Daily Zeititi Trendorini 6/3: Israel, ICE Raids, Obama, AI, Louisiana Chemtrails, Jonathan Joss
In this edition of Daily Zeititi Trendorini, Jack and Miles discuss Israel's continued war crimes, ICE raids being unpopular?, Obama being worried about AI, Louisiana banning chemtrails, the tragic murder of Jonathan Joss and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
Dems Flirt With Bullying? Trump Needs iPad Time! 06.03.25
In episode 1873, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know & Ridiculous History, and the new co-host of Wrongful Conviction, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Trump Needs TV To Learn About America’s Threats, Tim Walz - DEMS NEED TO BULLY THE SHIT OUT OF TRUMP, Spielberg’s Next Movie is Going to Be The First Big Alien Movie Post UAP Disclosures, Oreo’s Parent Company Is Taking Aldi To Court and more! The conservative wave is hobbling Pride celebrations across the country. But in some small towns, the party’s just getting started. Gabbard Wants Fox Hosts to Feed Trump Top Secret Intel: ‘Doesn’t Read’ Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Bully the S***' Out of Donald Trump Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi, alleging chain copies packaging to confuse shoppers Lawsuit accuses Aldi of copying others' packaging: See for yourself The Maker of Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk Has Been Fined $366 Million. Here’s Why Nabisco factory in New Jersey closing after 63 years Grocer Aldi to add 800 of its discount stores across US as Americans feel pinch of high food prices EU Commission fines Oreo maker Mondelez 337.5 million euros for blocking cross-border sales Mondelez selling part of its gum business for $1.35B LISTEN: Ace Trumpets by ClipseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2025 • 49min
Late Night Trendies 6/2: NYT, Elon Musk, Trump/Truth Social, AOC, Thom Yorke, Imagine Dragons
In this edition of Late Night Trendies, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, NYT's report on Elon's very obvious drug use, Trump's latest baffling Truth Social post, AOC being more popular than Trump?, Thom Yorke (Israel) vs. Imagine Dragons (Palestine) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 10min
Weekly Zeitgeist 383 (Best of 5/26/25-5/30/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 390 (5/26/25-5/30/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Oppressed Chad, Obama = Basketball? 05.30.25
In episode 1872, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of Rebrand, Mort Burke, to discuss… Woe Is Me: The Story of A Man Named Chad, Elon Musk Officially Poochies Himself Out Of The White House, The U.S. Has Been Brainwashing Kids With Presidential Cartoons For Decades and more! Woe Is Me: The Story of A Man Named Chad Elon Musk Officially Poochies Himself Out Of The White House Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after leading effort to slash U.S. government Musk Takes Stephen Miller’s Wife—as Trump Aide Rage Tweets Baby Trump and Musk feature in Russian propaganda cartoon for toddlers Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to Israel Sells a Children’s Book Praising Him Kash Patel’s Maga kids’ book is embarrassing. I should know – I’m a children’s author Obama to Star in Spider-Man Comic Lining Up for Obama and Spider-Man Super President Wiki SUPER PRESIDENT Can We Just Get Down To The Conversation About Whiteness? Mort's Piece of Media: MaKenna Magasis - 2021 LISTEN: Funny by BronchoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2025 • 27min
The Last Trendtation of Jesus Geist 5/29: TACO Trades, Mike White, 'Survivor', John Mulaney, Robot Kickboxers, 2025 Cheese Rolling Race
In this edition of the The Last Trendtation of Jesus Geist, Jack and Miles discuss TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trades, Mike White's love of 'Survivor', John Mulaney vs. 3 teenage boys, a new crappier version of Battle Bots, whether or not that guy from the cheese rolling video is okay and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2025 • 44min
MJGMB #167: Who Cares About Market Size...Good Hoops Are On with Claire De Lune
Jack and Jabari were pleased to be joined by Tiny Death's vocalist/songwriter and NBA writer for the Guardian, Claire De Lune for today's episode. The trio discussed the conference finals and the potential for a Thunder/Pacers series. They also discussed offseason options for several teams and players!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2025 • 1h 13min
Poop Party At The Pentagon! Nathan, Do Capitalism Next! 05.29.25
In episode 1871, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of One of Us with Fin and Chris, Chris Renfro, to discuss… Pete’s Pentagon - Cocaine, Illegal Wire Taps and HUGE Sh*ts, Nathan Fielder Probably Isn’t Going to Improve Aviation Safety After All and more! White House stunned as Hegseth inquiry brings up illegal wiretap claims Vicious interpersonal conflicts among Hegseth staff cloud leak investigation Can a Comedian Reform Aviation Safety? Can Nathan Fielder Save You From Dying in a Plane Crash? Nathan Fielder Ended “The Rehearsal” With His Most Deranged Stunt Yet Pilots React to The Rehearsal Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony in Deal With Justice Department Could Nathan Fielder’s Scheme to Prevent Airline Crashes Actually Work? The Collision At Tenerife How speaking up can save lives ‘You do not cross them’: Hierarchy and emotion in doctors' narratives of power relations in specialist training Hierarchy and medical error: speaking up when witnessing an error. Aviation Industry Scandals: Capitalism Makes Air Travel Deadly Airline Pilots Demand Higher Wages and Better Treatment LISTEN: Diagonals by Stereo LabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


