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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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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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Episodes
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No Pun InTrended 5/13: Arby's, Democrats, Trump, Postal Service, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

5/13/2025
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.

Duration:00:28:21

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Qatar’s Trojan Jet? THERANOS 2.0?! 05.13.25

5/13/2025
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 bacteriaElizabeth Holmes’s partner reportedly raises millions for blood-testing startupElizabeth 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 startupElizabeth Holmes' partner raises millions for new biotech testing startupTom Cruise shocks fans as he’s spotted standing on the roof of the BFI IMAXPow! - Short Film TrailerBison pastimes #386 - De-pantsing the tourists LISTEN: Feels So Wrong by Mamalarky See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:03

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Too Sexy For These Trends 5/12: Trump, Culdesac, AI, Pope Leo, White Sox, Cubs

5/12/2025
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.

Duration:00:57:29

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Weekly Zeitgeist 380 (Best of 5/5/25-5/9/25)

5/11/2025
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.

Duration:01:01:57

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Fetterman Not Better Man, Worst MAGA Party Ever? 05.08.25

5/9/2025
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 profileMAGA 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 Doechii See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:15

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Pope Trendonardo 5/8: Pope Leonardo, Bill Gates, Pepsi, Trump's UK "Trade Deal", Joe Biden

5/8/2025
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.

Duration:00:27:45

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REAL ID Fake? Cybertruck Flops Even Harder 05.07.25

5/8/2025
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 travelThe Racist Origins of the Real ID ActTop Trump agency reveals key reason why REAL ID will be enforced'Mass surveillance': Conservatives sound alarm over Trump admin's REAL ID rolloutTrump’s Insistence on Real ID Has Become a Flashpoint for His Tinfoil Hat FansYou can get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut on May 7 for Real ID deadline: Here's howHomeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra stepsFlying out of Indianapolis without REAL ID? Don't fret — the airport isn't turning people awayTesla’s Inventory of Unsold Cybertrucks Skyrockets, Despite Offering $10K Discounts and Concealing ListingsThe Silicon Valley sceptic warning tech’s new bubble is about to burstDeep Learning Is Hitting a WallMicrosoft’s £2.5bn investment in Britain at risk from creaking power gridChess helped me win the Nobel Prize, says Google’s AI geniusOpenAI overrode concerns of expert testers to release sycophantic GPT-4oThe next British boom could be in the offing – if Starmer abandons net zeroFinance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ LISTEN: Indeed by Cruza See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:26

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Your Trends & Neighbors 5/7: Conclave, Dora The Explorer, Sigma, Burger King

5/7/2025
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.

Duration:00:25:59

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MJGMB #164: Comebacks, Buzzer-Beaters and More with Justin Rowan

5/7/2025
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.

Duration:00:35:48

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Tariffs Ain’t Tariffing? MAGA x Australia = LOSING 05.07.25

5/7/2025
In episode 1859, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss… Trump’s Answer To WHY ALCATRAZ Is Somehow Dumber Than The Tweet Announcing It, Quick Maths: The Tariffs Are NOT Bringing In The Dough, Another Attempt At MAGAing Gone Wrong… and more! Trump’s Answer To WHY ALCATRAZ Is Somehow Dumber Than The Tweet Announcing ItQuick Maths: The Tariffs Are NOT Bringing In The DoughCafé run by controversial MAGA supporter shuts down new venture with UNBELIEVABLE parting shotMark Da Costa - Whole Lotta Love - Australian IdolWhy Can’t New York Have Nice Mayors? LISTEN: Un Error by Estevie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:16

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Lerts Turtch Basch Trender 5/6: AGI, Movie Tariffs, Newark Airport, 'Thunderbolts*'

5/6/2025
In this edition of Lerts Turtch Basch Trender, Jack and Miles discuss how unprepared we are for AGI, Trump's "Movie Tariff" (feat. Jon Voight), Newark Airport not working anymore, Marvel changing the name of 'Thunderbolts*' and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:02

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100 Men >, The Rock…But FOR REAL 05.06.25

5/6/2025
In episode 1858, Jack and Miles are joined by host of ScienceStuff, Jorge Cham, to discuss… Trump Wants To Hire Brigadier General Francis X Hummel To Reopen Alcatraz, AI And the Future Of Buying and Selling Your Free Will, Finally & Most Importantly: Where Do You Fall On The 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla Debate? And more! Trump Seems to Have Decided to Reopen Alcatraz Because of a MovieHere’s why Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy ordered Alcatraz to close in 1962‘Intention Economy’ Could Sell Your Decisions—Before You Make ThemBeware the Intention Economy: Collection and Commodification of Intent via Large Language Models LISTEN: Never Enough by Turnstile See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:33

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Put Another Trend On The Barbie 5/5: President Pope, Toy Tariffs, Lying Females, Australian Elections, 'Thunderbolts'

5/5/2025
In this edition of Put Another Trend On The Barbie, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Donald Trump's 'President Pope' dreams, Trump preemptively ruining Christmas for the kids, the Females lying to us Men, Trumpism failing in Australia, the release of 'Thunderbolts' and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:35

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Weekly Zeitgeist 379 (Best of 4/28/25-5/2/25)

5/4/2025
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 386 (4/28/25-5/2/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:30

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1 Middle Aged Guy vs 3 Teens? Dem Mummies 05.02.25

5/2/2025
In episode 1857, Jack and Miles are joined by creator and writer of The RedDot Comics, Kim Winder, Kim Winder, to discuss… Dems Ready To Fight Their Own Base? Egg Prices At An All Time High Despite Government Bailouts Because …. Price Gouging??? Am I Pronouncing That Right? 100 Men vs Gorilla Meme Inspires John Mulaney To Invite Literal Children To Fight Him and more! David Hogg: More than a dozen Democratic incumbents could be primariedMost Democrats say their party’s elected officials are not pushing hard enough against Trump’s policiesEgg Prices At An All Time High Despite Government Bailouts Because …. Price Gouging???100 Men vs Gorilla Meme Inspires John Mulaney To Invite Literal Children To Fight HimBubbles Jackson Interview | Everybody's Live With John Mulaney | Netflix LISTEN: The Early Bird Catches by Karate Boogaloo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:15

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The TrenderBolts 5/1: 'Rust', 'The Smashing Machine', Luigi Mangione, RFK, Hetero Awesome Fest

5/1/2025
In this edition of The TrenderBolts, Jack and Miles discuss the long-awaited release of 'Rust', The Rock's new film 'The Smashing Machine', Luigi Mangioni's case getting turned in to stage musical, RFK's all-star vaccine panel, Hetero Awesome Fest 2025 and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:52

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President Truman (Show), White House DOWN For Some Action 05.01.25

5/1/2025
In episode 1856, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Part-Time Genius, Mangesh Hattikudur, to discuss… These People Are Going To Get Us All Killed, The Return Of The Presidential Action Movie and more! Trump Melts Down After Getting Fact-Checked (Clip)Pam Bondi Praises Trump's First 100 Days (Clip)More Cult-like Praise for Trump's First 100 Days‘G20’ Review: Viola Davis Plays an Action-Hero PresidentG20 review – Viola Davis kicks ass in silly diplomatic hijack thriller‘G20’: Viola Davis Plays Kamala Harris in a ‘Die Hard’ MoviePresident John Cena Clashes with Prime Minister Idris Elba Before Teaming Up in Heads of State TrailerPlenty of ‘Independence Day’ jokes at ‘1600 Penn’ eventThe Prescient Presidential Politics Of 'Air Force One'Bush Arrives for Final Flight to ‘Air Force One’ ScoreDonald Trump Asked to Stop Using ‘Air Force One’ Music for Campaign (Exclusive)See Harrison Ford's response to Donald Trump's "Air Force One" commentJamie Foxx used President Obama as inspiration in 'White House Down'A Brief History of the President of the United States, Action-Movie HeroHow John F. Kennedy revealed his father exploited the PT 109 incident to make his son a hero and pave the road to the White HouseMaking of John F. Kennedy Biopic ‘PT 109’ Was Hardly Smooth Sailing LISTEN: Don't Forget About Us (Kaytranada Remix) Mariah Carey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:45

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1 Gorilla Vs. 100 Trends 4/30: Gorilla vs. Man, MAGA Malfoy, Character AI, Ben Affleck, Criterion Closet, Rothko, Trump, Pope

4/30/2025
In this edition of 1 Gorilla Vs. 100 Trends, Jack and Miles discuss the answer to the eternal question: who would win? 1 million men or 10,000 gorillas?, MAGA Malfoy, Character AI getting sued for being entirely too persuasive, Ben Affleck's Criterion Closet episode, the child who just ruined a $56m Rothko painting, Donald Trump wanting to be Pope and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:18

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MJGMB #163: Brunson Has Been the Man at the Garden with Blake Wexler

4/30/2025
The guys were pleased to be joined by comedian Blake Wexler for today's episode. The three of them discussed each playoff matchup and highlighted the top performers so far in the postseason! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:46

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How To Defeat Gorilla? Presidential Cabinet Of Coddlers 04.30.25

4/30/2025
In episode 1855, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of Sage-Based Wisdom, Brian Bahe, to discuss… Amazon / Other Companies Considering Putting Tariff Surcharge On Products? Not In Trump’s America, Sounds Like Coddling A Senile Old Man Is What Working In The White House Is..., Why Was Everyone Suddenly Talking About 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla? And more! Amazon / Other Companies Considering Putting Tariff Surcharge On Products? Not In Trump’s AmericaWhy Was Everyone Suddenly Talking About 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla?Steph Getting Ring #5How to win a fight against twenty children LISTEN: Savalin Stardust by Costal Kites See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:04