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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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In episode 1891, Jack and Miles are joined by NYT best selling author and comedian Jim Tews to discuss… the Chinese tariffs messing with America's fireworks (and the switch to totally tariff-proof drone shows!), Dr. Phil turning the page… to Chapter 11, the Chuck E. Cheese for adults and much more!
In this edition of … It's Winney The Trending Pooh, B****, Jack and Miles discuss the worst 4th of July since the first, the tragic passings of Michael Madsen and Diogo Jota, the shifting public opinion on Israel and much more!
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In episode 1890, Jack and Miles are joined by award winning educator, professor, author, freelance journalist, thought leader and media critic, Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, to discuss... the grand opening of 'Alligator Alcatraz', Chuck Schumer DESTROYING the Big Beautiful Bill, 'Jurassic Park' suffering from a bad case of 'Jaws', LaBuBu dolls being pure evil from the 7th layer of Hell and much more!
In this edition of Alligator AlcaTrends, Jack and Miles discuss the House Freedom Caucus vs. BBB, Travis Kelce's interview about his SNL appearance, the conclusion of the Diddy trial, the Paramount/Skydance merger (and the $16m payoff to make it happen) and much more!
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In episode 1889, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Pallavi Gunalan to discuss… the 'Big Beautiful Bill passing the Senate (and Elon's response), Donald Trump's new cologne, James Cameron throwing shade at Christopher Nolan and much more!
In this edition of Too Much Trenda, Jack and Miles discuss Drake's core audience not being able to stomach where he gets his abs from, Donald Trump's very good brain, Pam Bondi's hidden stash of Epstein videos, the Pentagon no longer providing satellite imagery… to anyone, the trailer for the new adaptation of 'The Running Man', and much more!
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In episode 1888, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist and author of Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America, Aymann Ismail, to discuss… ZOHRAAAAAANNNN, M3GAN 2.0 Loses Box Office Race to F1, Disney World’s Trump Animatronic No Longer Looks Like A F**ked Up Hilary Clinton and more!
In this edition of Big Beautiful Trends, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss their respective weekends, the SCOTUS enacting a bunch of BS, the newest 'Golden Bachelor', a 'Big Beautiful Bill' update, and much more!
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The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 394 (6/23/25-6/27/25)
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In episode 1887, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, playwright, and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, A. Zell Williams, to discuss…Zohran And How to Build Off This, Federal Judges Sides With AI Company In Copyright Case and more!
In this edition of James Bond OOTrendin, Eh?, Jack and Miles discuss Denis Villenueve directing the new Bond movie, Palantir's line going up, a 'Big Beautiful Bill' update, the tourist denied entry to the US because of a JD Vance meme, Elon trying to save Tesla with a year's old broken promise, 'The Simpson' killing off Marge?! and much more!
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In episode 1886, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Cry For Me, Argentina: My Life As A Failed Child Star, Tamara Yajia, to discuss… Zohran Derangement Syndrome, OH No Your Little Bombs Didn’t Do Sh*t? Not Able To Drop LOADS Like Bibi? And more!
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In this edition of Zohran MamTrendi, Jack and Miles discuss Zohran Mamdani becoming the presumptive winner of the NYC mayoral primary, the arrest of the Liver King, those dumb tourists who destroyed a Van Gogh chair, how 'Top Gun: Maverick' predicted Trump's attack on Iran, the reviews for 'M3gan 2.0' and much more!
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Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by SBNation's Harrison Faigen for the final episode of Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties. The trio discussed what wound up being an epic (injury disappointment aside) Finals series to wrap up the 2024-25 NBA season. They also discussed all of the recent trade news and offered predictions for what is sure to be a wild trade and free agency period this summer. We appreciate each of you for liste...
In episode 1885, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, musician, comedian, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… The ALL CAPS All Cap Presidency, Trump Says ‘F*ck’ In Historic Presidential First, Protesters Scare Jeff Bezos Into Relocating His Wedding and more!
In this edition of Achilles Trendon, Jack and Miles discuss the conclusion of the NBA Finals, Trump's baffling Iran/Israel ceasefire annoucement, the NYC Mayoral race, Florida proposing a new concentration camp called 'Alligator Alcatraz', Pixar's worst opening EVER, and much more!
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In episode 1884, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Salty AF, Holly Brown, to discuss… The Pentagon Flew A Decoy Mission Because Of Trump’s Social Media Posts, Trump Planning to Lift Ban on Asbestos? Of Course Richard Dreyfuss Is Trying To Cash In on Jaws’ 50th Anniversary and more!
In this edition of 28 Trends Later, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the brand new war in Iran, an update on the NYC mayoral race, the suspicious death of ICE detainee Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado and much more!
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The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 393 (6/16/25-6/20/25)
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