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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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May 14, 2025 • 56min
Trumpin’ On Some Sizzurp, Mr Beast’s Loans 4 Kidz 05.14.25
In episode 1863, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of Rebrand, Mort Burke, to discuss… WHY DO THEY ALL WANT TO BE ARTISTS?!!?! Amazon Doubles Down On Evilest Game Show In History and more! Don't Quit Your Day Job, Michigan State Rep. Josh Schriver The Conservative C.O.D.E by Josh Schriver (This "Song" Is Trash... Click At Your Own Risk) Amazon’s Prime Video Renews ‘Beast Games’ For Two Seasons: “We’re Excited To Raise The Bar Even Higher” MrBeast’s faux philanthropy: His cynical videos are fuelling the aid illusion MrBeast, Amazon Sued by Contestants on ‘Beast Games’ Competition Show, With Allegations Including Sexual Harassment and ‘Chronic Mistreatment’ Elon Musk and MrBeast are building sinister company towns MOOSE TOYS' NEW MRBEAST LAB TOY LINE SPARKS UNPRECEDENTED RETAILER FRENZY 'Beast Games' partnership with fintech company MoneyLion stirs controversy: Here's why LISTEN: Contact by AstrocolorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 28min
No Pun InTrended 5/13: Arby's, Democrats, Trump, Postal Service, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
In this edition of No Pun InTrended, Jack and Miles discuss Arby's testing new menu items made from real steak, what the Dems are talmbout (spoiler alert: they ain't talmbout nothing), Trump trying to overthrow the postal service… again, the new novelty popcorn bucket for Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
Qatar’s Trojan Jet? THERANOS 2.0?! 05.13.25
In episode 1862, Miles and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by award-winning tv writer, comedian, and creator of Gone Native, Joey Clift, to discuss… Trump Accepts $400M Jet From Qatar…No Strings Attached! Just A Massive Metal Chain Around His Neck? Brain Worms Is At It Again…, Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner’s New Blood-Testing Startup Is Somehow Not An AI-Generated Hoax, Tom Cruise Just Can’t Stop Climbing Buildings and more! Trump Accepts $400M Jet From Qatar…No Strings Attached! RFK Jr. goes swimming in DC’s Rock Creek despite NPS guidance on bacteria Elizabeth Holmes’s partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startup Elizabeth Holmes' partners' blood test start-up is very real and not a joke ‘This is not Theranos 2.0′: Elizabeth Holmes’ partner is the CEO behind new blood-testing startup Elizabeth Holmes' partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup Tom Cruise shocks fans as he’s spotted standing on the roof of the BFI IMAX Pow! - Short Film Trailer Bison pastimes #386 - De-pantsing the tourists LISTEN: Feels So Wrong by MamalarkySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2025 • 57min
Too Sexy For These Trends 5/12: Trump, Culdesac, AI, Pope Leo, White Sox, Cubs
In this edition of Too Sexy For These Trends, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, more Trumpfake Trade War nonsense, the "first town purpose built to be car-free"*, AI stealing copyrighted works, Pope Leo: a Cubs or White Sox fan? and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
Weekly Zeitgeist 380 (Best of 5/5/25-5/9/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 387 (5/5/25-5/9/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Fetterman Not Better Man, Worst MAGA Party Ever? 05.08.25
In episode 1861, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, musician, writer, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Fetterman Looks Like Another Democrat That May Need To Step Down…, MAGA Had It’s Own Fyre Fest of Sorts… and more! John Fetterman Completely Loses It in Meeting With Union Leaders ‘He needs to resign’: Democrats react with quiet shock to damning John Fetterman profile MAGA Had It’s Own Fyre Fest of Sorts... Cringe Video of Republicans Attempting Party for Trump's First 100 Days Read Chris's Column Here: Advice King: Oligarchs vs. Skynet WATCH: CHRIS CROFTON: NASHVILLE FAMOUS LISTEN: Nosebleeds by DoechiiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 28min
Pope Trendonardo 5/8: Pope Leonardo, Bill Gates, Pepsi, Trump's UK "Trade Deal", Joe Biden
In this edition of Pope Trendonardo, Jack and Miles discuss the new 'Nova Pope, Bill Gates giving away all his money, Pepsi getting knocked out of the top 3 sodas in America, Trump's UK "Trade Deal", Joe Biden's appearance on 'The View', and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2025 • 1h 5min
REAL ID Fake? Cybertruck Flops Even Harder 05.07.25
In episode 1860, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by host of Worse Than You, Mo Fry Pasic, to discuss…REAL ID Isn’t Real, Cyber Trucks Just Totally Stop Selling, This AI Expert Thinks The AI Bubble’s About to Pop and more! What you need to know about the REAL ID requirements for air travel The Racist Origins of the Real ID Act Top Trump agency reveals key reason why REAL ID will be enforced 'Mass surveillance': Conservatives sound alarm over Trump admin's REAL ID rollout Trump’s Insistence on Real ID Has Become a Flashpoint for His Tinfoil Hat Fans You can get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut on May 7 for Real ID deadline: Here's how Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps Flying out of Indianapolis without REAL ID? Don't fret — the airport isn't turning people away Tesla’s Inventory of Unsold Cybertrucks Skyrockets, Despite Offering $10K Discounts and Concealing Listings The Silicon Valley sceptic warning tech’s new bubble is about to burst Deep Learning Is Hitting a Wall Microsoft’s £2.5bn investment in Britain at risk from creaking power grid Chess helped me win the Nobel Prize, says Google’s AI genius OpenAI overrode concerns of expert testers to release sycophantic GPT-4o The next British boom could be in the offing – if Starmer abandons net zero Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ LISTEN: Indeed by CruzaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2025 • 26min
Your Trends & Neighbors 5/7: Conclave, Dora The Explorer, Sigma, Burger King
In this edition of Your Trends & Neighbors, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss the future of the Catholic church, Dora The Explorer teaching adults internet words like "Sigma", Burger King getting sued for their misleading Whopper ads, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2025 • 36min
MJGMB #164: Comebacks, Buzzer-Beaters and More with Justin Rowan
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by friend-of-show and Cavs/NBA podcaster Justin Rowan for today's episode. The Chasedown Pod host broke down Cleveland's injury battles and whether they still have a shot in the EC, Anthony Edwards continuing to knock off legends and the big GM 1 wins by Denver and New York!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


