In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by novelist/humorist/TikToker Jason Pargin to talk about one of humanity's favorite royalty-free characters:

The Alien Grays!

They'll explore their evolution through history, the couple who locked in their character design, and their lasting influence!
Extraterrestrial Iconography.pdf
Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction? (1995) VHS Trailer

In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by novelist/humorist/TikToker Jason Pargin to talk about one of humanity's favorite royalty-free characters:
The Alien Grays!
They'll explore their evolution through history, the couple who locked in their character design, and their lasting influence!
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<li><a href="https://cdn.centerforinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/1997/09/22165003/p18.pdf">Extraterrestrial Iconography.pdf</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7fbVLi4YGQ">Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction? (1995) VHS Trailer</a></li>
</ol>

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.

The Daily Zeitgeist

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Icon #13 - The Grays: Big Head. Tiny Mouth. No Junk.

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In this edition of 28 Trends Later, Jack and Miles discuss Mapquest becoming the number 1 app thanks to Trump, the Tupac Shakur murder case, a new mononym drop: Mylie, the ‘Shark Tank’-esque SBA reality show (feat. Nicki Minaj & Dean Cain), CBC vs. 9/11 and much more!

In this edition of 28 Trends Later, Jack and Miles discuss Mapquest becoming the number 1 app thanks to Trump, the Tupac Shakur murder case, a new mononym drop: Mylie, the &lsquo;Shark Tank&rsquo;-esque SBA reality show (feat. Nicki Minaj &amp; Dean Cain), CBC vs. 9/11 and much more!

28 Trends Later 9/1: Mapquest, Tupac, Mylie, SBA Reality Show, CBC vs. 9/11

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In episode 2118, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, host of How To Be A Better Human, and author of Humor Me, Chris Duffy, to discuss… Republicans See The Issue--Trump Not So Much…, ICE Deports ICE Fan Milo Yiannopoulos, Hooters: The Movie Gets Greenlight From… Hooters and more!
The Republican Party’s Midterm Nightmare Is Taking Shape
Milo Yiannopoulos Wanted Millions Deported. He Didn't Mean Himself.
Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K.
Milo Yiannopoulos in ICE Custody After Feud-Fueled Tip-Off
ICE’s recent detention data: What journalists need to understand
‘Hooters: The Movie’ In The Works About Chicken-Wing Eatery’s Origins
Hooters history: 40 years ago in Clearwater, the breastaurant was born
Miles Piece of Media: How Dudes With NO close friends, NO job, social skills or effort, AND NO social media expect to meet their soul mate

LISTEN: Loving Arms by Bay Ledges

In episode 2118, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, host of <a href="https://www.ted.com/pages/how-to-be-a-better-human">How To Be A Better Human</a>, and author of <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744561/humor-me-by-chris-duffy/">Humor Me</a>, <a href="https://chrisduffycomedy.com/">Chris Duffy</a>, to discuss&hellip; Republicans See The Issue--Trump Not So Much&hellip;, ICE Deports ICE Fan Milo Yiannopoulos, Hooters: The Movie Gets Greenlight From&hellip; Hooters and more!
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<li><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/08/30/republican-party-midterms-trump-01055934">The Republican Party&rsquo;s Midterm Nightmare Is Taking Shape</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/milo-yiannopoulos-wanted-more-ice-212259493.html">Milo Yiannopoulos Wanted Millions Deported. He Didn't Mean Himself.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/us/politics/milo-yiannopoulos-deported.html">Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/milo-yiannopoulos-ice-custody-tip-off-1236684770/">Milo Yiannopoulos in ICE Custody After Feud-Fueled Tip-Off</a></li>
<li><a href="https://journalistsresource.org/home/ices-recent-detention-data-what-journalists-need-to-understand/">ICE&rsquo;s recent detention data: What journalists need to understand</a></li>
<li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/hooters-the-movie-1237062116/">&lsquo;Hooters: The Movie&rsquo; In The Works About Chicken-Wing Eatery&rsquo;s Origins</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/history/2023/10/04/hooters-history-how-40-years-ago-clearwater-breastaurant-was-born/">Hooters history: 40 years ago in Clearwater, the breastaurant was born</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcjbt08AQZ9">Miles Piece of Media: How Dudes With NO close friends, NO job, social skills or effort, AND NO social media expect to meet their soul mate</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7lWItHPMeSFxFW9MCSBKsX">Loving Arms by Bay Ledges</a>

 Hooters: The Movie? Midterm Horse Race Update  09.01.26

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In this edition of Coyote vs. Trendme, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Pentagon’s influencer psyop, an update on Freedom Fuel, Trump’s trade war with Canada (feat. Lake America), the release of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ and much more!

In this edition of Coyote vs. Trendme, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Pentagon&rsquo;s influencer psyop, an update on Freedom Fuel, Trump&rsquo;s trade war with Canada (feat. Lake America), the release of &lsquo;Coyote vs. Acme&rsquo; and much more!

Coyote vs. Trendme 8/31: The Pentagon, Freedom Fuel, Trump vs. Canada, Coyote vs. Acme

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