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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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I Was Trending Boo-urns 2/10: Kid Rock, Epstein Files, Chappell Roan, Gordie Howe Bridge

2/10/2026
In this edition of I Was Trending Boo-urns, Jack and Miles discuss Kid Rock's apology tour, the media's coverage of the Epstein files, Chappell Roan ditching her management, Trump threatening to block Canada's Gordie Howe bridge and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:27

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Be A Bad Father

2/10/2026
This week the fellers lament Liverpool’s capitulation at Anfield, wonder what Liam Rosenior was like as a kid and discuss the potential downfall of their most cherished rival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:24:28

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Kamala 67 Harris! Sen. Sunken Place Has HAD IT! 02.10.26

2/10/2026
In episode 2004, Jack and Miles are joined by poet, former public defender, co-founder and Executive Director of Partners for Justice, and author of The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America, Emily Galvin-Almanza, to discuss… MAGA Thinks Disney Deep Cuts Justify Trump’s Racist AI Post, That’s Weird... There Was A DOJ Press Release Announcing Epstein’s Death Drafted The Day Before He Was Actually Killed? Epstein Isn’t Secretly Alive, According To Fortnite, Kamala Harris Is Back – This Time With More Cringey Memes! Department Of Defense Deploys Military To Theaters Playing “Melania” and more! Trump takes down racist AI video of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeysRepublicans rarely criticize Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed thatTroll Who Created Trump’s Racist Obama Video Was Behind Another Viral OutrageTrump’s Dangerous Diversionary Device: Using Race to Erase Discourse'I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of ObamasTrump accused of role in Epstein’s death in explosive email sent to FBI, documents revealEpstein Files Reveal Prosecutors’ Announcement Dated Before His DeathJeffrey Epstein is not actually alive and playing 'Fortnite,' Epic Games says'Jeffrey Epstein still alive?': Truth behind viral photo amid Epstein files releaseEpstein confirmation of death dated one day before he was found discovered in filesHarris relaunches her old ‘Kamala HQ’ account as an online organizing projectKamala Harris Reboots KamalaHQ as Headquarters, a ‘Progressive’ Media Hub Aimed at Gen Z VotersKamala Harris' first post since election day sparks 2028 presidential bid speculationCNN just described the Kamala headquarters_67 account as cringe.Chillingly Vain’ ‘Melania’ Documentary Absolutely Savaged by CriticsMilitary Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their WillAmazon MGM Goes on Offense as ‘Melania’ Gets Sacked at Super Bowl Box Office LISTEN: Vamonos by Elkin & Nelson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:11:09

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Zeitley Trendbert 2/9: Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny, TPUSA, Winter Olympics, JD Vance

2/9/2026
In this edition of Zeitley Trendbert, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Super Bowl (feat. Bad Bunny and lots of bad AI-related commercials), TPUSA's halftime show, the Winter Olympics (feat. JD Vance's obscene motorcade) and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:33

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Tony Hawk: Pro Seller

2/9/2026
In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by comedian Mort Burke to talk about the Johnny Appleseed of skateboarding: Tony Hawk! They'll explore his rise (and many falls), his numerous endorsement deals, how he tragically lost the use of his eyebrows and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:20:31

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Weekly Zeitgeist 417 (Best of 2/2/26-2/6/26)

2/8/2026
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 424 (2/2/26-2/6/26) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:14

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Joe Rogan <3 Epstein, Big League Boos 02.06.06

2/6/2026
In episode 2003, Jack and Miles are joined by actor, writer, improvisor, and co-host of Drag Her and We Love Trash, Mano Agapian, to discuss… Rogan Now An Epstein Defender, No Sh*t Trump Is Afraid Of Being Booed At The Super Bowl, Minute Maid Puts An End To OJ Concentrate and more! Rogan Now An Epstein DefenderTrump tells The Post he’s skipping the Super Bowl, slams halftime performers Bad Bunny and Green Day: ‘I’m anti-them’Trump was told to skip the Super Bowl so he wasn’t booed mercilessly: reportTrump gets boos, cheers as 1st president at NFL regular season game in 46 yearsDonald Trump’s New York Times Interview: Full TranscriptAfter 80 Years, Minute Maid's Frozen Canned Juices Are Getting Put on IceThe Surprising Link Between World War II and Frozen Orange JuiceNostalgic shoppers react as Minute Maid discontinues iconic drink after 80 yearsBuy Some Stuff, Enslave Somebody'Slave Labor' truly shockingThe Reason Orange Juice Concentrate Fell Off The Face Of The Earth The Last Days of American Orange Juice LISTEN: Change (In the House of Flies) by The Deftones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:30

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Jurassic Park's Trendnis Nedry 2/5: JK Rowling, ICE Forums, 'Breaking Bad' House, Polymarket

2/5/2026
In this edition of Jurassic Park's Trendis Nedry, Jack and Miles discuss JK Rowling being in the Epstein files, ICE/DHS agents having a hard time, the deep discount on the 'Breaking Bad' house, Polymarket's new… market? and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:18

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Piracy Pretty Chill? White Women LOVE Melania! 02.05.26

2/5/2026
In episode 2002, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of The Worst Idea of All Time, Tim Batt, to discuss… Everyone Is Stealing TV, Everything Else Soon To Follow? MELANIAAAAAAA and more! Gadgets For People Who Don't Trust The GovernmentEveryone is stealing TV LISTEN: Mideval Times (feat. Curtisy & Ahmed, With Love.) by Rory Sweeny See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:52

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Trending 9 To 5 2/4: Antifa, ICE/Minneapolis, Savannah Guthrie, Tulsi Gabbard

2/4/2026
In this edition of Trending 9 To 5, Jack and Miles discuss Trump finally capturing the leader of Antifa, DHS removing *some* ICE goons from Minneapolis, Savannah Guthrie's mom getting kidnapped?, Tulsi Gabbard getting whistles blown in her face and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:56

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Hottest Congresswoman EVER!!! Millennial Nostalgia Gone Wrong 02.04.26

2/4/2026
In episode 2001, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and producer of the monthly Facial Recognition Comedy show, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… Why Was Lindsey Graham Drunk On Fox News Twice Over The Weekend? Nancy Mace Is Not Okay, Philly DA Larry Krasner Is Talking That Sh*t, The Jurassic Park-Themed Super Bowl Ad Really Missed The Point Of Jurassic Park and more! Why Was Lindsey Graham "Drunk" On Fox News Twice Over The Weekend?I’m not going to say Senator Graham is drunk because that would be unprofessionalLindsey Graham was slurring his words again on "Fox News Sunday" this morning...Is he spiraling? Sad!Nancy Mace Is Not Okay: “Something’s broken. The motherboard’s fried. We’re short-circuiting somewhere.”'A CGI Embalming' — Xfinity's Jurassic Park Super Bowl Ad Features Digitally De-Aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff GoldblumXfinity’s Jurassic Park advert is a digital de-aging nightmare. So who made it?Jurassic Park Super Bowl commercial's de-aged actors, ranked from least to most bizarre-lookingWhat If Jurassic Park Worked Out Great? Comcast Xfinity’s Super Bowl Ad Takes a GuessOriginal Jurassic Park Stars Return to Solve the Sci-Fi Masterpiece’s Entire Plot in Seconds for Super Bowl CommercialThe Jurassic Park Xfinity Super Bowl Commercial Is A Nostalgia Play Gone Nightmarishly Wrong Nedry Really Wasn't The Jurassic Park Villain You RememberWelcome to Jurassic Park. Now powered by Xfinity. Xfinity hack affects nearly 36 million customers. Here's what to know.Thousands of Comcast workers win $7.5 million settlement in wage and hour lawsuitJudge rejects $7.5M Comcast settlement resolving ‘systemic’ FLSA violationsThe biggest star of Super Bowl LVII commercials? Nostalgia.Honda 2012 Super Bowl Commercial, Matthew’s Day OffHellmann’s mayonnaise, Meg Ryan and the allure of ‘nostalgia marketing LISTEN: Deli Kan by Melike Şahin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:32

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Moons Over My Trendy 2/3: MAGA Super Bowl Halftime, Tesla vs. Chinese Evs, The Clintons/Epstein Files

2/3/2026
In this edition of Moons Over My Trendy, Jack and Miles discuss that alleged MAGA Super Bowl halftime show, Tesla losing to the "700lbs gorilla" that are Chinese EVs, the Clintons agreeing to speak on the Epstein files and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:27

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The 2000th Episode 02.03.26

2/3/2026
In episode 1999, Jack and Miles think it's the 2000th episode... that is all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:29:38

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Pocket Full Of Billies

2/3/2026
This week it’s all about the power of Billies, a resurgent United, wild speculation about Pep’s divorce and Joao Pedro’s heart! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:42

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A Mighty Trend 2/2: Epstein Files, Catherine O'Hara, Grammy's, Don Lemon, 'Melania'

2/2/2026
In this edition of A Mighty Trend, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the latest Epstein files drop, the passing of Katheryn O'Hara, the 2026 Grammy's, Don Lemon getting arrested for… journalism?, Groundhog Day (feat. Balzac Billy), the release of 'Melania' and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:03

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Dolly Parton: WWDD?

2/2/2026
In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by comedian Lydia Popovich to talk about the closest thing we have to a living saint: Dolly Parton! They'll explore her rise to stardom/sainthood, her influence on the scientific community, her inimitable sense of style and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:43:15

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Weekly Zeitgeist 416 (Best of 1/26/26-1/30/26)

2/1/2026
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 423 (1/26/26-1/30/26) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:59

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CBS: Let’s Do WORSE, Fash Kink Rethink 01.30.26

1/30/2026
In episode 1998, Jack and Miles are joined by audio producer and creator of The Secret Life of TK Dutes, TK Dutes, to discuss… Bari Weiss Fights CBS News Dumpster Fire With… More Flaming Garbage? Even The Fascism Kink Community Wants To Abolish ICE, Climate Change = Sea Monsters?? And more! CBS News’ Bari Weiss unveils new strategy amid backlash, viewership lagsCBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff ‘we’re toast’ if they continue on current pathInside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisisCBS shelves ‘60 Minutes’ story on Trump deportees at the last minute: ‘People are threatening to quit,’ staffers say‘60 Minutes’ story shelved by Bari Weiss streamed in Canada — and instantly spread across the webCBS finally airs 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan prisoners sent to Cecot in El SalvadorBari Weiss Urges CBS News to Think Like a ‘Start-Up’He Built a Wellness Empire While Adventuring With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Functional Medicine Is a Pipeline to Alt MedNiall Ferguson quits Stanford free speech role over leaked emailsIsrael—and America—Have No Choice but to ActNiall Ferguson: The ‘Barbenheimer’ ElectionAfter rocky start, Bari Weiss plans cuts, adds commentators at CBS NewsTrump's National Security Advisor challenged over human rights recordRedditors Are Mounting a Resistance Against ICEFascist Kink Roleplay Subreddit Draws the Line: No More ICE PornConspiracy theorists think a “Leviathan” is waking up…and the snow is part of the cover-upMonster Winter Storm Awakens ‘The Leviathan’ On Social MediaTikTok conspiracy theory blames an ancient sea serpent for Hurricane BerylVideo of Google Earth 'Sea Monster' Is Obvious HoaxWas the Loch Ness Monster Inspired by Earthquakes?The myth of monsters: Why dragons have historically represented in many cultures the power of natureJaws vs. Leviathan LISTEN: Bobby by The Lijadu Sisters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:18

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Trendy Supreme 1/29: Tom Homan/ICE, Election Office Raided, Melania Doc

1/29/2026
In this edition of Trendy Supreme, Jack and Miles discuss Tom Homan taking over ICE (with a mouth ful of marbles), the FBI raiding an Atlanta election office, an update on that Melania documentary and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:17

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Ninja Goebbels In The Hot Seat? Oligarch TikTok Bad? 01.29.26

1/29/2026
In episode 1997, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, actor, writer, and host of Worse Than You, Mo Fry Pasic, to discuss… That’s why Teenage Mutant Ninja Goebbels Is In The Hot Seat... Not Under The Bus Yet, TikTok Isn’t The Only Tech Company Backing ICE, Melania Doc Watch and more! Daily Zeitgeist: Our 2000th Episode is Here!!!...Chuck E Cheese - Most Perfect Day (Rap Song)Scoop: Blame game erupts over Trump team's false claim Alex Pretti sought "massacre"Pressure grows on Stephen Miller after Alex Pretti killing but Trump unlikely to cut tiesTikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issuesTikTok is investigating why some users can't write 'Epstein' in messagesThe Trump-approved US TikTok is off to a rough startTikTok Says It’s Not Censoring ‘Free Palestine’ Comments. Users See Something DifferentTikTok now specifically tracks immigration status and gender identityTikTok alternative Skylight soars to 380K+ users after TikTok US deal finalizedTikTok's new terms of service spark backlash, but experts say they're an industry standardMeta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and ThreadsHow Amazon Powers ICE’s Deportation MachineApple Took Down These ICE-Tracking Apps. The Developers Aren't Giving UpSCOOP: Apple Made ICE Agents a Protected Class“Melania” Movie Popcorn Bucket Hits ebay for $29.99 — Can Be Purchased Without Actually Seeing the FilmFuming Melania Puts Trump Aides at Risk of Ouster: WolffMelania Invites Host of Z-List Celebs to Vanity Doc Premiere LISTEN: Danger by The Lijadu Sisters and also check out NUR-D's music here: https://nurdrocks.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:10:52