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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.

Episodes

MJGMB #151: Trade Deadline Madness with Sean Keane

In this episode, Jack and Jabari were excited to be joined by comedian and NBA podcaster Sean Keane for today's episode. The trio discussed the outcome of a WILD Saturday night as the league and fans responded to the news of the Luka/AD trade before transitioning to the 3-team deal between the Spurs, Bulls and Kings! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 05, 202540 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Doge Town and the X Boys, Speaking Of Robot Girlfriends 02.05.25

In episode 1808, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Creature Feature and co-host of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating , Katie Goldin , to discuss… The Kids Are Not Alright, Speaking of Robot Girlfriends… and more! Unmasked: Musk’s Secret DOGE Goon Squad—Who Are All Under 26 Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking the government Can anyone stop President Musk? Speaking of Robot Girlfriends… Robo love? Las Vegas companion bot-maker brings AI to latest creation Steve Ballmer...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 374Ep. 3

PunxaTrendy Phil 2/4: Trump's "Trade War", RFK Jr., Joe Biden/CAA, Fantastic Four, David Lynch, Grammy's

In this edition of PunxaTrendy Phil, Jack and Miles discuss Trump "winning" his "trade war", RFK Jr. getting backing from doctors (but only the disgraced ones), Joe Biden signing with CAA, the new Fantastic Four trailer, David Lynch inspiring people to quit smoking, a belated Grammy update (feat. Kendrick, Beyonce, Kanye, etc) and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 04, 202525 min

Who Gon’ Check Me vs Boo, Magic Weather Rat 02.04.25

In episode 1807, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Popular Cradle and 5-4 Pod , Rhiannon Hamam , to discuss… Can He Do That? What Are Those Pubic Wigs Up To This Week? Love Canada’s Fighting Spirit, Groundhog Day Sucked In New Jersey This Year and more! Can He Do That? Raptors fans latest to boo American national anthem as trade war looms Groundhog Day Sucked In New Jersey This Year New Jersey hedgehog Elsa dies days before Groundhog Day What it's like to party in the native h...

Feb 04, 202558 minSeason 374Ep. 2

Guess Who's Back, Back ATrend 2/3: Lakers, Trump Tariffs, Mexico/Canada

In this edition of Guess Who's Back, Back ATrend, Jack and the one and only Miles Gray discuss their respective weekends, that Luka/Lakers trade, Trump's very dumb trade war and much more! https://x.com/TheMavsQueen/status/1885936773429108875 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 03, 202559 minSeason 374Ep. 1

RFK JR. Is An L, Pete Hegseth’s War On “Wokeness” 01.31.25

In episode 1806, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello , to discuss… RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing, The Pentagon Has Decided That Black History Month Isn’t A Thing Anymore, Netflix Makes Its Pitch For Not Canceling Netflix and more! The Pentagon Has Decided That Black History Month Isn’t A Thing Anymore Trump Administration's Response to Celebrating Black History Month (Video) Netflix Makes Its Pitch For Not Canceling Netflix Ben...

Jan 31, 202558 minSeason 373Ep. 4

Carmen ElecTrend 1/30: American Airlines Crash, OpenAI, DeepSeek, White Lotus, Quentin Tarantino

In this edition of Carmen ElecTrend, Jack and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss the American Airlines mid-air collision in Washington DC, OpenAI being furious DeepSeek might have stolen all the data OpenAI stole from us, the trailer for the new season of 'White Lotus', Tarantino declaring movies are dead and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202525 min

The Skeeting Rainbow (with Miles Gray) from My Momma Told Me

Did “rainbow parties” really exist? Langston and David sit down with Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) to talk about this sex-based conspiracy theory. How many lipsticks were involved? Was this another moral panic in America? Who attended these parties? Also, who made boomers in charge of oral sex culture? Of course, Oprah and Shaunie O'Neal are involved.  CALL US & LEAVE A MESSAGE! 844-LIL-MOMS aka 844-545-6667 SEND US YOUR BLACK CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND DROPS TO: mymommapod@...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 8 min

MJGMB #150: All Star Starters and EC Talk with Jacquis Neal

Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by actor, comedian and podcaster Jacquis Neal for today's episode as the three of them discussed the All-Star starters, EC playoff race and potential player movement ahead of the deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 202549 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Private Equity Ruined Fire Trucks, Shark Jesus? 01.29.25

In episode 1805, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by creator and writer of The RedDot Comic , Kim Winder , to discuss… Of Course Private Equity Was Responsible For Making The Wildfires Worse, Not Now, Doomsday Clock! Aquarium Sharks Prove Jeff Goldlum’s Jurassic Park Character Right, Roseanne Threatens To Make Another Sitcom and more! Of Course Private Equity Was Responsible For Making The Wildfires Worse Staggering image of 100 essential fire trucks idling in a par...

Jan 29, 202552 minSeason 373Ep. 3

…I'm The Zeit Man! 1/28: Trump, Las Vegas Ice Cream Patrol, Kroger, Microsoft, Surge Pricing, Pete Hegseth, Christopher Walken

In this edition of Ski-bi-dibby-dib, yo-da-dub-dub… I'm The Zeit Man!, Jack and special guest co-host Bryan The Editor discuss Trump freezing federal aid programs, the Las Vegas ICE Cream Patrol, Microsoft and Kroger trying to bring "surge pricing" (AKA price gouging) to a grocery store near you, Pete Hegseth's confirmation, Christopher Walken's shocking secret and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202531 min

Executive Orders 101, If Movie Times Were Honest 01.28.25

In episode 1804, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by poet, lawyer, and co-founder and Executive Director of  Partners for Justice ,  Emily Galvin-Almanza , to discuss… Executive Orders: Now That They Seem to Run the US… How Do Those Work? NYTimes Trying to Manufacture Consent for Trump Policies? Kroger X Microsoft Collab To Make Surge Pricing Groceries A Thing, A Connecticut Bill Would Force Movie Theaters To Admit When The Movie Actually Starts and more! NYTim...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 373Ep. 2

Zeit Risk 1/27: Deep Seek AI, Dr. Phil, 'Flight Risk', New Jersey Drones

In this edition of Zeit Risk, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss their respective weekends, China's new ChatGPT competitor 'Deep Seek AI', Dr. Phil livestreaming ICE raids, Mel Gibson's new film 'Flight Risk', the return of the New Jersey drones and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202553 minSeason 373Ep. 1

Tech Oligarch Erection Contest, Biden Futility Fetish 01.24.25

In episode 1803, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by musician, comedian, author of The Advice King Anthology and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like , Chris Crofton , to discuss… Biden’s Last Minute ERA Statement Was His Whole Presidency In A Nutshell, Maybe It Would Have Been Smart to Stick with the “These Guys Are Weird” Thing? And more! Biden’s Last Minute ERA Statement Was His Whole Presidency In A Nutshell Biden declares the ERA the law of the land &md...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 372Ep. 4

Amelia PerTrendz 1/23: Trump, DEI, Daniel Charles Ball, 'FBI: CIA', Academy Awards Nominations

In this edition of Amelia PerTrendz, Jack and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal discuss Trump's anti-DEI order, Europe's response to Elon's nazi salute, a man who got a Jan. 6 pardon getting arrested immediately on gun charges, the new absurdly named TV show 'FBI: CIA',  the Academy Award nominations and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202526 min

Movies That Kill, Fire Influencers? 01.23.25

In episode 1802, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by podcaster and writer of Double Acts in Pop: An Incomplete Survey , Molly Lambert , to discuss...  The New Mission: Impossible Movie Is So Good It Might Kill You, According To The Director and more! The New Mission: Impossible Movie Is So Good It Might Kill You, According To The Director Passion of Christ shocks audiences LISTEN: Breakfast In Monaco by Larry June See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 23, 20251 hrSeason 372Ep. 3

High At The InauguraTrends 1/22: Elon Musk, Crypto Bros, 'Opus', Netflix Price Hike

In this edition of High At The InauguraTrends, Jack and special guest co-host Bryan The Editor discuss Elon geeking at the inauguration, CryptoBros feeling a bit of regret for putting Trump on, the trailer for Ayo Edebiri's new cult movie 'Opus', "Netflix and Chill" getting a little more expensive and much more! WATCH: Scott Cheggs on X: "I think Elon may have a glitch in his software. https://t.co/X7z2KdWFS4" / X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 22, 202524 min

MJGMB #149: Breaking News from the Valley of the Sun with Gerald Bourguet

Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by lead NBA writer and podcaster for GoP-H-N-X.com Gerald Bourguet for today's episode. The trio discussed which Western Conference teams need to consider making a big move ahead of the deadline and were happy to be interrupted by breaking news regarding a Phoenix Suns deal with the Utah Jazz that netted them additional draft picks to work with in any potential deals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 22, 202546 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Full Nazi, Scary Executive Order Fantasy Draft 01.22.25

In episode 1802, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by co-host of This Day In Esoteric Political History and lead producer on The Puzzler , Jody Avirgan , to discuss… Trump Executive Orders, Elon Musk Fully a Nazi Now? Everyone Is Finally Realizing That The ADL Is Trash, New Research Sheds Light On Why People (And Primates) Pee In Groups and more! Trump Executive Orders Elon Musk Fully a Nazi Now? Right-Wing Extremists Are Abuzz Over Musk’s Straight-Arm Salute Everyon...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 372Ep. 2

Tell 'Em Trendrick Did It 1/21: Trump, TikTok, Biden, US Blizzard

In this edition of Tell 'Em Trendrick Did It, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss their respective weekends, Trump's inauguration, the TikTok "ban"/publicity stunt, the Biden administration's Gaza apathy, an incipient southern US blizzard and much more! WATCH: Mitchell and Webb: "Are we the baddies?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202552 minSeason 372Ep. 1

China Loves Luigi, David Lynch's Pocket Full of M&M's 01.17.25

In episode 1801, Jack and guest co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by musician, comedian, author of The Advice King Anthology and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like , Chris Crofton , to discuss… R.I.P. David Lynch and more! David Lynch, Auteur Drawn to the Dark and the Dreamlike, Dies at 78 L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory LISTEN: The Sun by Secret Night Gang See omnys...

Jan 17, 202557 minSeason 371Ep. 5

RIP DavTrend Lynch 1/16: Trump's Inauguration, Carrie Underwood, The Village People, PornHub, Drake/UMG

In this edition of RIP DavTrend Lynch, Jack and special guest co-host Caitlin Durante discuss Trump's Inauguration entertainment (feat. Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock and The Village People), the PornHub 'ban', Drake AKA Lawsuit Papi suing UMG for defamation and much more! DONATE:  Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory - Google Drive FUNDRAISER: Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 16, 202523 min

Ham Baby Traffic Jam, Jesus = New Robinhood 01.16.25

In episode 1800, Jack and co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by comedian behind the stand-up special Spiritually Filthy , Mort Burke , to discuss… New Yorker Article On Ultra Processed Foods Suggests It’s Not the Processing... It’s The Calorie Density, Get Ready For A Whole Lot Of Unhinged Jesus Movies and more! New Yorker Article on Ultra Processed Foods Suggests It’s Not the Processing... It’s The Calorie Density “Residual Ham Material,” And Even More...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 371Ep. 4

MJGMB #148: For the Lakers, Harrison Faigen Inherits the Beef

Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by SB Nation’s Harrison Faigen for today’s episode. The trio discussed the state of affairs with the Lakers and whether they should still be active ahead of the trade deadline. They also looked around the league and speculated on which teams may take a swing at Jimmy, Zach LaVine and others. DONATE: Fundraiser by Britt Zahren : Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory - Google Drive FUNDR...

Jan 15, 202544 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Celebrity Fire Idiots, The RedNote Takeover 01.15.25

In episode 1799, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by comedian, Pallavi Gunalan , to discuss… The Racist Politicization of the Wildfires Continues, RedNote Taking Over, Matt Gaetz Is Now An Ivermectin Pitchman, Other Impressive Acts of Buzz Marketing for Ivermectin: Mel Gibson Absolutely Flying on the Joe Rogan Podcast and more! These Are The Prisoners California Uses to Fight Wildfires Misinformation About the LA Fires Spreads Fast. Here’s How To Spot It 29 arrested in Lo...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 371Ep. 3

NosferaTrends 1/14: Jack Smith, Neil Gaiman, CES

In this edition of NosferaTrends, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss The Jack Smith Report Part 1 , Neil Gaiman: Sex Crim, the Consumer Electronics Show (and how it's basically a scam) and much more! DONATE: Fundraiser by Britt Zahren : Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery FUNDRAISER: Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 14, 202529 min
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