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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 w... more

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In episode 2062, Jack and Miles are joined by award-winning tv writer, comedian, creator of Gone Native, and author of We've Been Here the Whole Time!: A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America, Joey Clift, to discuss… Give It Away Give It A... more

In this edition of Premier League ChampiTrends, Jack and Miles discuss Arsenal winning the League, Trump's spooky commencement speech, AI bodycams… in schools?, an ICE agent getting prosecuted, and much more!

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Recent Guests

Holly Brown
Comedian and artist
Performs as comedian and artist; hosts Everyone Knows But Me
Episode: Whisky D***khead, Travolta’s Hot Mom 05.08.26
Courtney Kocak
TV writer, podcaster, essayist
The Washington Post / The LA Times / Danger and Eggs
Episode: Kash = Minority Report, Hard R Billionaire?! 05.07.26
Matt Buechele
Comedy writer, songwriter, and host of the podcast That Sounds Like A Lot
Independent/Various
Episode: wAr iS wOn! Miles’ Romulus & Remus Joke Too Good For Jack? 05.06.26
Chenjerai Kumanyika
Associate professor at NYU Journalism; host of Unruly Subjects; Empire City contributor
New York University; Unruly Subjects; Empire City
Episode: 2024 Election = Nothing To Learn, Bible Grift Goes Poorly 05.05.26
Holly Laurent
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor; Soccer Moms co-host
Soccer Moms
Episode: The Purge But Horny, Donald Trump Jr: Charisma Void 05.01.26
Katie Rich
Comedian and writer; Soccer Moms co-host
Soccer Moms
Episode: The Purge But Horny, Donald Trump Jr: Charisma Void 05.01.26
Rob Anderson
Comedian, author of Gay Science; on tour
Episode: Curse of Mamdani, Time Travel Conspiracy Theories 04.28.26
Alex Falcone
Comedian, host of Comedian Clash and Crowd Control
Episode: The “Mystery” Of The Missing/Dead “Scientists,” Toddler Diplomacy 04.23.26
Mo Fry Pasic
Host of Worse Than You, podcast guest for this episode
Worse Than You Show
Episode: Icon #19 - Frida Kahlo: Proto-Influencer?

Hosts

Jack O'Brien
Host and co-founder of the show, with a background as a media writer and comedian, frequently guiding discussions with sharp political analysis and humor.
Miles Gray
Co-host, known for political insight delivered with comedic framing and quick-witted banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • Best catchup pod

    The best! I listen to this every morning, for a comedic catch up on the news. Love this pod for making me hate the world a little less every day! Please stop having Chris Crofton on. He’s so obnoxious? And takes up twice the time as any other guest. Literally an hour of him in this mornings episode. WHY! I Don’t listen to this show for 20 mins on Croftons search history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brainbbbb
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show but please address Pallavi

    I’ve been Zeitgang since the beginning. Love the show and the guests but Super Producers please address Pallavi. She is such a distraction with the whining, constant laugh talking, interjecting at awkward moments not letting Miles and Jack talk, etc. Just truly insufferable. Every one of other guests are amazing but episodes with her are unlistenable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willy the Kid!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Since day dot

    My favorite pod to start my day with. I love the humor and light that is brought to us by every one who makes this show 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pharmbeauty
    United Statesa month ago
  • Come Back, Jack

    This show goes off the rails whenever Jack is out

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    which was the style @ the time
    United States2 months ago
  • I

    Love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sasa-99
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry and humor, and many cite learning new things while being entertained.
A subset of listeners feels coverage can be biased or over-satirized at times, with critiques aimed at the hosts' tone or decision to foreground certain topics over others.
The show is praised for balancing news accuracy with accessible, entertaining banter and strong guest selections.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#105
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Apple Podcasts
#110
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#73
Philippines/News
Apple Podcasts
#182
Finland/News
Apple Podcasts
#227
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#238
South Korea/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The “Mystery” Of The Missing/Dead “Scientists,” Toddler Diplomacy 04.23.26
Q: What is something from your search history that reveals who you are?
Falcone discusses researching scams for a book and testing flight safety questions, which frames his expertise and curiosity about fraud and risk.
Nerds Gummy Cluster Poisoning? How To Make ICE Fear You 04.17.26
Q: As our lawyer, what do you advise we do?
Join a formal poll-watcher group rather than loitering, since groups provide insurance, a script, and trained guidance for legal situations at polling sites.
Worst People In Charge Of Everything, Sam Altman Gets Ronan Farrow-ed 04.08.26
Q: Before we get to any of that bullshit, Johnny, we do like to ask our guest, what is something from your search history that's revealing about who you are?
Johnny shares a relatable, mundane obsession (leaf blower regulations) to humanize himself, then pivots to deeper, idiosyncratic interests like cultural trivia and pop culture anecdotes, illustrating how personal curiosity intersects with public perception.
Icon #15 - Bart Simpson: The Yellow King
Q: How did Bart's image evolve from counterculture symbol to mainstream merchandise phenomenon?
The guest explains the shift from edgy, subversive merch to ubiquitous, family-friendly branding, noting how Bart's silhouette and catchphrases became omnipresent in fashion, products, and even international markets.
Icon #15 - Bart Simpson: The Yellow King
Q: What is your personal connection to Bart Simpson and why did you want to cover him as an icon?
Tamara describes her nostalgia for Bart, her decision to rewatch The Simpsons for context, and how Bart's design and cultural footprint make him a compelling emblem of youth, rebellion, and mainstream media influence.

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Recent guests on The Daily Zeitgeist include:

1. Holly Brown
2. Courtney Kocak
3. Matt Buechele
4. Chenjerai Kumanyika
5. Holly Laurent
6. Katie Rich
7. Rob Anderson
8. Alex Falcone

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