The Daily Zeitgeist Podcast

The Daily Zeitgeist

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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.
May The 4th Be With You 5/4: Spirit Airlines, Elon vs. OpenAI, Jeff Bezos, Mamdani vs. Met Gala
In this edition of May The 4th Be With You, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the implosion of Spirit Airlines, Elon suing OpenAI, Jeff Bezos selling his mega-yacht, Mamdani skipping the Met Gala, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4
1 hr 1 min
Icon #21 - Mr Bean: Angel or Alien?
In this episode, Jack and special guest co-host Tamara Yajia are joined by comedian Amy Miller to talk about our first (nearly) silent icon: Mr. Bean! They'll explore his debut, his insanely popular YT channel, and his inimitable sex appeal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4
1 hr 12 min
Weekly Zeitgeist 429 (Best of 4/27/26-5/1/26)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 436 (4/27/26-5/1/26)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3
1 hr 2 min
Sand Blastin’
It’s all about, hope, Jamón and the sacred art of the SAND BLAST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3
1 hr 24 min
Introducing: Look Back At It
Each week, Sam and Alex will hop in their time machine and spend time in the past in hopes of understanding the chaos that is sure to be our future. From pop culture to political news to scientific markers and medical breakthroughs, they and a guest will hold up a mirror to society and ask ourselves, “Did we really learn anything, or did we just become dumber?” Listen here and subscribe to Look Back At It on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2
1 min
The Purge But Horny, Donald Trump Jr: Charisma Void 05.01.26
In episode 2051, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by the hosts of Soccer Moms, Holly Laurent & Katie Rich, to discuss… We Don’t Have To Imagine What A Terrible TV Host Donald Trump Jr. Would Be, “The Purge, But Horny” Is The Premise Of A New Rom-Com? Scientology Calls TikTok Speed Runs “Hate Crimes” and more! Michael Wolff Suggests Trump Team Floated a Don Jr. Outdoors Show as a Way for Warners to Curry Favor With White House Donald Trump Jr. guests hosts on 21st Century TV Donald Trump Jr. Once Hosted an Entire Season of His Own Unbelievably Dull TV Show Donald Trump Jr. hosting TechnoTutor The Purge but for sex? One Night Only might be the year’s strangest romcom ‘One Night Only’ Trailer: Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro Charm Their Way Through a Rom-Com Twist on ‘The Purge’ One Night Only | Official Trailer The world is a horny, repressed nightmare in One Night Only trailer Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro have One Night Only to get it on in a world where premarital sex is illegal Scientology speedrunning The Guy Who Started the ‘Scientology Run’ TikTok Trend Says It’s Time to Stop Jesus is taking over Scientology building Three Scientology buildings on Hollywood blvd have removed their door handles. 'Speed running’ Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges ‘hate crimes’ Scientology Spied on Leader’s Father, Police Report Says CHURCH IN CYBERSPACE LISTEN: Awoken by Arlo & Sirius by The Allen Parsons ProjectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1
1 hr 9 min
Big Momma's Trend 4/30: 'The Apprentice' Reboot, SCOTUS, The Loveland Frogman, Iran/FIFA, OpenAI 'Goblins'
In this edition of Big Momma's Trend, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss Amazon bringing back 'The Apprentice' (feat. DoJu), the Supreme Court ruining voting, the Loveland Frogman, Irans' soccer team being blocked by FIFA, OpenAI and goblins, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30
31 min
Ghosts = Plumbing? President Fake Lawyer Esq. 04.30.26
In episode 2050, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by host of Go Home Bible, You're Drunk and White Homework, Tori Williams Douglass, to discuss… DOJ Weaponized Against National Trust for Historic Preservation and James Comey... With Embarrassingly Written Court Filings, Ghosts = Plumbing? And More! Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over Instagram post showing seashells Comey interviewed by the Secret Service over ’86 47' social media post Definition of 86'd What does 'eighty-six' mean? The Department of Justice is now a joke. This is an official filing signed by its top leadership. This woman is at the center of the legal claim against Trump's ballroom project Group says it won't drop its White House ballroom lawsuit, despite DOJ pressure No, your house isn’t haunted by ghosts — spooky experts reveal simple explanation for things that go bump in the night Haunted by Ghosts? New Study Provides a Surprising Explanation Hidden Phenomenon Could Explain Why Old Buildings Feel Haunted, Study Finds Scientists Say: Infrasound The Science of Silence: Disquieting Uses of Infrasound in Movies The mystery of the ‘ghost frequency’, the most terrifying sound known to man Scientists Investigated a Frequency Linked to ‘Paranormal’ That ghostly presence may just be bad plumbing 'Paranormal feelings': Edmonton researchers study frightful sounds at haunted house The fear frequency Organ music 'instils religious feelings' LISTEN: Pop Out (feat. ScHoolboy Q) by Larry JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30
1 hr 6 min
Trends of the Jungle 4/29: Taylor Swift, Bees, Trump, CBS
In this edition of Trends of the Jungle, Jack and special guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra discuss Taylor Swift trademarking some marketing copy, the Bee-nado in TN, a quick Trumpdate, CBS getting in trouble for their Trump interview edit and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29
28 min
Jackie Chan Unpaid Intern? Peak War Profiteering 04.29.26
In episode 2049, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun and Bad Hasbara, Matt Lieb, to discuss… BP’s Profits More Than Doubled During Iran War, Why Gavin Newsom Is Definitely Not The Answer, Rush Hour 4 Hasn’t Locked Down Jackie Chan And Chris Tucker and more! U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher BP slammed over ‘astronomical’ profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war Why Gavin Newsom Is Definitely Not The Answer 'Rush Hour 4' Suffers Disappointing Setback Due to Reported Pay Disputes Chris & Jackie's Salary Demands Will Be Sorted Out Jack's Piece of Media: https://x.com/VanLathan/status/2048475310216343874 LISTEN: Keeping You Close by HalogenixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29
1 hr 13 min
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