The Daily Zeitgeist
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 w…Social links:
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Dr. Trendyll and Mr. Zeit 10/15 Amazon Wearables, Elon Musk Documentary, and Google's Top Costumes
In this edition of Dr. Trendyll and Mr. Zeit, Jack and Miles discuss Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde, Amazon's new (and totally not surveillance device) wearables, the nearly 4 hour long Elon Musk Documentary that just dropped in theaters, and Google's top Halloween costumes for 2026.
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Pringles Can Casket, Kelly Clarkson Zapruder Film 10.15.26
In episode 2142, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, executive producer, TV host, and comedian with a new special called Big Divorce Energy, Adam Conover, to discuss… Kelly Clarkson Security Camera Footage Is The New Zapruder Film, VOTE BLUE NO MATTER WHO!!!!, Pringles Announces Surprisingly Ghoul…
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Potty Trending 10/14: JD Vance, Giant Escaped Pumpkin, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Zohran vs. NYPD
In this editIon of Potty Trending, Jack and Miles discuss JD Vance being very secure in his sexuality, the great pumpkin escape of 2026, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s final moments as ambassador, Zohran vs NYPD and much more!
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First Day Jitters, It’s Potty Time! 10.14.26
In episode 2141, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of This Day: A History Show, Jody Avirgan, to discuss… Katie Zacharia Eats Sh*t In First Day As Press Secretary, Somehow Baywatch Has Returned, Does America Have a Potty Training Problem? And more! Jack's Piece of Media: Old clip of singing, dan…
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Trendraiser 10/13: Papi Trump, Ben Shapiro, Elon Musk, Six Flags, Amelia Earhart, GTA6
In this edition of Trendraiser, Jack and Miles discuss Trump’s love of the male physique, Ben Shapiro’s latest project, Elon’s big midterm spend, the Goliath incident at Six Flags, Amelia Earhart found… maybe, GTA 6’s nudity, and much more!
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The Onion Administration, Affleck A.I. Flak 10.13.26
In episode 2140, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Creature Feature and co-host of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating, Katie Goldin, to discuss… Pentagon Rips Off The Onion With Firing Squad Livestream Announcement, FBI Wants To Proceed With UFC Training For Agents…, Speaking Of Cowardly Feds--They…
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From JusTrend To Kelly 10/12: Kelly Clarkson, Ben Shapiro, ICE, BBC News
In this edition of From JusTrend To Kelly, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Pretty Woman’ moment, Ben Shapiro’s White Sox tweet, ICE ramping up the terror, BBC News courting the kids and much more!
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Fright-con #41 - Hannibal Lecter: America's Favorite Cannibal
In this spooky edition of ‘The Iconograph’, Jack and Miles are joined by podcasters Kim & Ket to talk about the only rube who pairs human liver and fava beans with a nice Chianti: Hannibal Lecter! They’ll explore the character’s bizarre & unsettling inspiration, his immediate cultural impact, his…
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Weekly Zeitgeist 451 (Best of 10/5/26-10/9/26)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 459 (10/5/26-10/9/26)
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YES! Quid Pro Quo! Nathan Fielder Is Elizabeth Holmes’ Muse? 10.09.26
In episode 2139, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Lydia Popovich, to discuss…Kimberly Guilfoyle Go And Get Your Broke Ass Outta Here, Elizabeth Holmes Hasn’t Actually Seen Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Movie and more! 'Absolutely was a quid pro quo': Trump donor SPEAKS OUT about Guilfoyle…
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