The Daily Zeitgeist
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
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 424 (2/2/26-2/6/26)
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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!
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, a deep discount on the 'Breaking Bad' house, Polymarket's new… market? and much more!
WATCH: Kindergarten teacher wants kindergartener deported
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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!
LISTEN: Mideval Times (feat. Curtisy & Ahmed, With Love.) by Rory Sweeny
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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!
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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!
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!
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In episode 1999, Jack and Miles think it's the 2000th episode... that is all.
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This week it’s all about the power of Billies, a resurgent United, wild speculation about Pep’s divorce and Joao Pedro’s heart!
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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!
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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!
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The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 423 (1/26/26-1/30/26)
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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!
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!
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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!
In this edition of The Bone Trendple, Jack and Miles discuss the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar, Sydney Sweeney vs. the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and much more!
WATCH: Gia's sad song “Waking up in the morning” - The Real Housewives of New Jersey
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In episode 1996, Jack and Miles are joined by creator and host of JennaWorld, Molly Lambert, to discuss… ICE Is Already Ruining The Winter Olympics, Admitted He Won’t Be Around in 10 Years, Melania Watch--S**t Sucks, No One Is Buying Tickets, Crew Hated Working On It and more!
In this edition of Freddy Got Trendered, Jack and Miles discuss Trump backpedaling a bit on Minneapolis, Herr Bovino hanging up his SS coat, Kristi Noem possibly getting thrown under the bus, the quality of life for ICE agents, Ye's full page WSJ apology and much more!
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In episode 1995, Jack and Miles are joined by showrunner, writer, and host of The Secret Adventures of Black People and Our Ancestors Were Messy, Nichole Hill, to discuss… Democrats Going To Actually Do Something? Republicans Aren’t Gonna Do Sh*t, Backpedaling... Regular Pedaling.... Pedaling BS... It’s All Happening, Melania Premiere Brings Out The Stars Boot-Licking Has-Beens and more!
This week the laddies contemplate the ever wobbling Arsenal while also wondering if this very show created the monster: Patrick Dorgu!
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