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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…

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    The Daily Zeitgeist podcast is a staple in my daily routine. I've been listening for years and it never fails to entertain and inform me on a wide range of topics. Hosted by Jack and Miles, the show covers everything from current events to pop culture trends, with a healthy dose of humor and wit.

    One of the best aspects of The Daily Zeitgeist is its ability to provide a fresh perspective on the news. Jack and Miles have a knack for diving deep into trending topics and offering unique insights that you won't find anywhere else. They cover serious news stories with nuance and respect, while also injecting fun and lightheartedness into their discussions. Additionally, the show frequently features guest hosts and guests who bring their own expertise and perspectives to the table, making each episode feel dynamic and engaging.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The hosts make a genuine effort to amplify voices from different backgrounds, ensuring that there's a wide range of perspectives represented on the show. This not only makes for more interesting discussions but also fosters an inclusive community among listeners.

    However, one minor drawback of The Daily Zeitgeist is occasionally veering off topic. While I appreciate the hosts' tangents and digressions as they add humor to the show, there are times when it can be distracting or take away from the main content. It would be nice to see a balance between staying focused on important issues while still injecting some comedic moments.

    In conclusion, The Daily Zeitgeist is an exceptional podcast that combines informative news coverage with entertaining banter. It has become an integral part of my daily routine, providing me with engaging discussions on current events while keeping things light-hearted. I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen if you're looking for an enjoyable way to stay informed about what's happening in the world.



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    McTrendalds 1/6: Jan. 6th, Epstein Files, McRib, Tim Walz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 25:12 Transcription Available


    In this edition of McTrendalds, Jack and Miles discuss the Jan. 6th bomber, an update on how many Epstein files there really are, the McRib class action lawsuit, Tim Walz dropping out of the governor's race and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jealousy To Rule Venezuela? Thinnest Blood Ever! 01.06.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 58:57 Transcription Available


    In episode 1984, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Rebrand, Mort Burke, to discuss… Trump: People Say I’m Jealous But My Kink Is Just Karma, Benny Johnson: Venezuela Rigged The 2020 Election! So Yeah! Trump Health? John Krasinski Laid The Groundwork For Venezuela Attack and more! U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion Benny Johnson: Venezuela Rigged The 2020 Election! So Yeah! Trump Health? John Krasinski Laid The Groundwork For Venezuela Attack Jack Ryan clip about Venezuela gets viral amid capture of Nicolàs Maduro. Did ‘Jack Ryan’ Predict U.S.’ Venezuela Intervention? Co-Creator Carlton Cuse Reacts To Season 2 Clip Going Viral, Shares Hopes For “Stability And Peace” Amazon's 'Jack Ryan' TV series lambasted for promoting Venezuela 'invasion' Jack Ryan is the Latest TV Show to Film at CIA Headquarters How Does Amazon's 'Jack Ryan' Compare to Real Life at the CIA? LISTEN: 4 Raws by EsDeeKidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sack City, Sack Sack City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 78:31 Transcription Available


    This week your boiz take a moment to reflect on the Festive Fixtures and wonder who will get the sack next, City’s injury woes and load…management?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Invasion Of Trendezuela 1/5: Trump, Venezuela, MTV, Drake/Stake, Betty Boop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 55:34 Transcription Available


    In this edition of The Invasion Of Trendezuela, Jack and Miles discuss their respective holidays, the last couple of weeks of Trump's antics and war crimes, RIP to MTV, Drake getting sued for being Drake asl, new public domain characters just dropped (feat. Betty Boop, Sam Spade, Nancy Drew, & Ms. Marple) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #1 Coldplay RUINS Lives! Unabomber Humble Brag! 07.18.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 73:04 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #1, we have: #1 Coldplay RUINS Lives! Unabomber Humble Brag! 07.18.25 In episode 1899, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Blake Wexler, to discuss… CEO’s Affair Was Clearly The Best Part of Coldplay Concert, Wow This Guy’s Brain Is Lookin Like Sous Vide Sh*t, Annabelle The Doll Isn’t Even As Evil As The Guy Who Owned It and more! CEO Caught on Jumbotron During Coldplay Concert Leads to Affair Accusations HR chief Kristin Cabot caught cuddling married boss at Coldplay gig boasted she ‘wins trust of CEOs’ on LinkedIn Guy Gets caught with a side chick on the jumbotron Trump: "Do you know who Kaczynski was? There's very little difference between a madman and a genius." Alex Jones torches Donald Trump Fact check: Trump tells fictional story about his uncle and the Unabomber Jeffrey Epstein, My Very, Very Sick Pal Coca-Cola defends corn syrup after Trump claims he struck cane sugar deal Authorities Share New Details About Paranormal Investigator Found Dead After Touring 'Possessed' Annabelle Doll Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans Was "Very Affected" by Annabelle Doll Before Dan Rivera's Death War Over ‘The Conjuring’: The Disturbing Claims Behind a Billion-Dollar Franchise Real ‘Annabelle’ story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford’s Lauralton Hall The Warrens: Sorting the truth from the Hollywood myth Exclusive! Ed Warren gives actual tour of the Warren Occult Museum! LISTEN: No Me Dejes by La Playa SextetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Worst Predictions/Our Predictions 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 51:48 Transcription Available


    In this special holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh and Bryan, The Editor to discuss the worst 2025 predictions and some of our predictions for 2026!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #2 Extra! Extra! Ouija'll About It!10.28.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 67:32 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #2, we have: Extra! Extra! Ouija’ll About It!10.28.25 In episode 1954, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Otherworld, Jack Wagner, to discuss… Ouija Episodes, The Power Of The Unconscious Mind and more! LISTEN: Distant Land by MadlibSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Viral Trends 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 64:27 Transcription Available


    In this special holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by super producers Becca Ramos, Bei Wang, Victor Wright and Bryan, The Editor to discuss their favorite viral trends of 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #3 Arnold Schwarzenegger w/ Jon Gabrus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 92:55 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #3, we have: Icon #4: Arnold Schwarzenegger w/ Jon Gabrus Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons. In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by comedian/podcaster Jon Gabrus to talk about the cybernetic organism (correction: body builder) sent from the future (correction: Austria) to take the world by storm: Arnold Schwarzenegger! They'll explore his rise to stardom, his STAGGERING horniness and why he snapped Barbara Bush's leg like a toothpick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top Stories of 2025: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 58:18 Transcription Available


    In this special holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by Bryan, The Editor and writer JM McNabb to discuss the top 5 stories of 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #4 Zuck's AI Glasses Suck! Kash Patel NOT Convincing? 09.19.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 62:15 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #4, we have: Zuck’s AI Glasses Suck! Kash Patel NOT Convincing? 09.19.25 In episode 1934, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and producer of the monthly Facial Recognition Comedy show, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… Meta’s New AI Glasses Not Only LOOK Like Sh*t... They Also Functionally Suck Sh*t, Kash Patel Helping Keep The Epstein Story Alive and more! Meta’s New AI Glasses Not Only LOOK Like Sh*t... They Also Functionally Suck Sh*t Kash Patel Helping Keep The Epstein Story Alive SWALWELL: If you don't know how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files, it could be at least 1,000 times Crockett: You are the least qualified FBI Director in history. Charlie Kirk, Redeemed: A Political Class Finds Its Lost Cause LISTEN: Minute papillon by World Brain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top Stories of 2025: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 56:21 Transcription Available


    In this special holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by Bryan, The Editor to discuss the top 15 stories of 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Back Four For What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 70:28 Transcription Available


    This week the fellers chat the skin tight title race, Calafiori’s awkward absence, broke Barcelona behavior and the signing of the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #5 MAGA vs MAGA, US = Cause Of/Solution To All Earth's Problems? 06.19.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 75:22 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #5, we have: MAGA vs MAGA, US = Cause Of/Solution To All Earth’s Problems? 06.19.25 In episode 1883, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, Andrew Ti, to discuss… America’s Cold War Strategy Is Coming Home To Roost Huh? Our Information Environment Is So F**ked, Couple Wild Stories About People Not Knowing How To Act Around AI and more! Tucker Vs. Ted Smackdown They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. Father of man killed in Port St. Lucie officer-involved shooting: 'My son deserved better' LISTEN: Husk by Men I TrustSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top Stories of 2025, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 54:14 Transcription Available


    In this special holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by Bryan, The Editor to discuss the top 15 stories of 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #6 Least Hardcore Person Ever, HE IS NOT SENILE!!! 10.03.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 66:10 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #6, we have: Least Hardcore Person Ever, HE IS NOT SENILE!!! 10.03.25 In episode 1942, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, actor, and stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Ninja Goebbels - Totally NOT A Punk Ass B***h, In Other "They Might Just Be Bad At This News" - Pete Hegseth Is Melting Down Behind the Scenes, Mainstream Comedians Are Fucking Losers, Google AI Gives Trump’s Apparent Dementia The Streisand Effect Treatment and more! Stephen Miller's Totally Hardcore Rant (Video) In Other "They Might Just Be Bad At This" News - Pete Hegseth Is Melting Down Behind the Scenes Jimmy Fallon on new unscripted series 'On Brand': 'It's like gamified Shark Tank' Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia Are ‘Donald Trump Dementia’ Searches Being Blocked by Google? What To Know Trump 'cognitive decline and dementia' searches blocked? Google AI overview under fire for biased filtering Google AI Overview appears to block results on searches for ‘Trump cognitive decline’ but not for Biden This Is What Proves Trump’s Dementia: Psychologist Trump mocked his father as he started succumbing to Alzheimer's, according to his niece's upcoming tell-all LISTEN: Company (With Orion Sun) by HetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Prestige Casting 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 72:12 Transcription Available


    In this special episode, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh to talk their favorite movies, TV shows, and the most pretigious casting of 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #7 Saint Ghislaine?! Marx's Theory Of Bore-out 07.25.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 67:57 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #7, we have: Saint Ghislaine?! Marx’s Theory Of Bore-out 07.25.25 In episode 1903, Jack and Miles are joined by adult film star, activist, host of the upcoming 12-hour live-stream extravaganza Corn Telethon, and host of First Thirst, Siri Dahl, to discuss… Saint Ghislaine of Maxwell, Trump Is In The Files, They Keep Coming Up With Alternative Definitions of WORKER ALIENATION, Has Hollywood Made A Single Good Movie About The Pandemic? And more! Saint Ghislaine of Maxwell Burchett dismisses Trump being friends with Epstein: "It's just like me. I know a lot of dirtbags myself." House Republicans back Epstein subpoena House panel votes to subpoena Bill and Hillary Clinton over possible links to Ghislaine Maxwell Swallowing Reservations, Democrats Go On Offense on Epstein Files They Keep Coming Up With Alternative Definitions of WORKER ALIENATION Eddington is a political satire by horror auteur Ari Aster. But is it also a western? Covid, social media, Black Lives Matter: Ari Aster’s Eddington takes 2020 on and mostly succeeds Eddington: Western Noir Chaos Made Boring 5 Years After COVID-19, Eddington Is The Best Pandemic Movie We've Gotten Hollywood loves a world-shaking disaster – so why is it still silent about Covid? For This Sex Satire, the Pandemic Built a Perfect Set How Pandemic Isolation Inspired Zach Dean To Write Scott Derrickson’s Genre-Bending Thriller ‘The Gorge’ Danny Boyle and Alex Garland on '28 Years Later' and how COVID influenced long-awaited sequel The spectacular frenzy of 28 Years Later offers a new breed of pandemic storytelling LISTEN: Sold My Soul by BSEARLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Santa University: Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 24:44 Transcription Available


    It's that time again... Santa University is back for an NINTH installment! Written and narrated by Jamie Loftus. Performed by: Miles Gray Jack O'Brien Anna Hossnieh Sophie Lichterman Joelle Monique Caitlin Durante Prop Robert Evans Victor Wright Bei Wang Justin Connor Catherine Law Molly Conger Ian Johnson Bryan, The Editor Happy Holidays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #8 Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 81:05 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #8, we have: Icon #3: Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster Jamie Loftus to talk about the woman. the pig. the legend: Ms. Piggy. They'll explore her origin story, relationship with Kermit (and lackthereof with Fozzie), and her status as a queer icon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Have Yourself A Smutty Little X-mas w/ Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 59:37 Transcription Available


    In this special (and extremely horny) holiday episode, Jack and Miles are joined by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara (of Reading Glasses & Reading Smut) to discuss the Christmas-themed romance novel 'A Merry Little Meet Cute'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #9 Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 73:50 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #9, we have: Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25 In episode 1853, Jack and Miles are joined by the co-host and Executive Producer of X-Ray Vision, Rosie Knight & Joelle Monique, to discuss… At Least Less People Are Down For Trump’s BS…, Vladimir STAAAAHHHP, The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees and more! At Least Less People Are Down For Trump’s BS… The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees 'Were they just voting on vibes?’: Oscars’ new compulsory viewing rule sparks backlash Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says LISTEN: Persuasive (with SZA) by Doechii WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Crofton's Media Blackout: It's A Wonderful Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 78:39 Transcription Available


    In this special holiday episode, Miles and Jack are joined by Chris Crofton to watch a beloved holiday movie that, conversely, Miles and Jack never seen before: It's A Wonderful LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Was Youri Tielemans In B2K?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 72:07 Transcription Available


    This week the lads ponder alternate careers for Youri Tielemans, Chris learns about the cinematic classic You Got Served and Hugo Ekitike thrusts a new celebration into the faces of Spurs supporters... Oh and Arsenal tops the table for Christmas, but does that even mean anything?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 10 of 2025: #10 AI Coming For TDZ? VP Tea Spill 09.12.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 71:19 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #10, we have AI Coming For TDZ? VP Tea Spill 09.12.25 In episode 1930, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss… Spot The Difference Between The Right’s Response To Charlie Kirk vs Melissa Hortman, It’s Been A Privilege And An Honor Podcasting With You... Now The AI Wave Will Consume Us, Kamala Harris Dunks On White House In New Memoir (Which Readers Will Likely Never Finish and more! New York Yankees Hold 'Moment of Silence' for Charlie Kirk Assassination Trump orders flags flown at half-staff following Charlie Kirk assassination Armstrong directs flags at half-staff to honor death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 9/11 Trump's absence from slain Minnesota lawmaker's funeral goes beyond indifference Trump Ignores Funeral Service for Victims of MAGA Madman Trump 'filled with grief' over Charlie Kirk's shooting. Here's what to know about the right-wing activist Utah Republican senator faces backlash over post condemning Kirk’s killing 5,000 Podcasts. 3,000 Episodes a Week. $1 Cost Per Episode — Behind an AI Start Up’s Plan Kamala Harris' potential next move: A book In new book, Kamala Harris says it was reckless to let Biden make reelection decision on his own The Constant Battle - The first excerpt from 107 Days Kamala Harris to Publish ‘107 Days,’ a Memoir About the 2024 Campaign Politicians Write Lots Of Books. Here’s How Far Into Them People Read. LISTEN: Loser by Tame Impala (Official Video)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Crofton's Media Blackout: Home Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 65:31 Transcription Available


    In this special holiday episode, Miles and Jack are joined by Chris Crofton to watch a beloved holiday movie that Chris has never seen before: Home Alone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekly Zeitgeist 412 (Best of 12/15/25-12/19/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 60:53 Transcription Available


    The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 419 (12/15/25-12/19/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coldplay KissCam Drama, No Such Thing As BAD Xmas Movies? 12.19.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 62:15 Transcription Available


    In episode 1983, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Cry For Me, Argentina: My Life As A Failed Child Star, Tamara Yajia, to discuss… COLDPLAY KISS CAM LADY SPEAKS! Phone Bans Actually Work??? What’s The Worst Christmas Movie Of All-Time? And more! The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert Coldplay kisscam HR boss Kristin Cabot on 16 seconds that ruined her life Phone Bans Actually Work??? Our picks for the worst Christmas movie ever Tim Allen's Critically-Panned 21-Year-Old John Grisham Movie Adaptation Is Now Dominating Streaming Charts The Worst Christmas Movie Ever Is About To Leave Netflix The Worst Christmas Movies of All Time I watched the worst-rated Christmas film ever made - with a very bizarre message Santa Claus: The Movie at 40 – how a box office flop became a ‘pure panto’ British Christmas staple Revisiting Santa Claus: The Movie ‘Santa Claus: The Movie’ (1985) [McDonald's Clip] Halloween's John Carpenter almost made this cult Christmas movie Jack's Piece of Media: "I only come on here to watch this now" LISTEN: Living Through a Lense by Vincent McRae TrioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's A Trenderful Life 12/18: Trump, Hall Of Presidents, Anthropic AI, John Travolta/Riley Keough, Jimmy Stewart Biopic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 26:10 Transcription Available


    In this edition of It's A Trenderful Life, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's very sweaty address to the nation, Joe Biden's photo in the Hall of Presidents, Anthropic's AI running a vending machine (into the ground), John Travolta's weird case (feat Riley Keough), Jimmy Stewart's new biopic and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They Ate…MY Face? Grinch Cringe 12.18.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 64:43 Transcription Available


    In episode 1982, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Go Home Bible, You're Drunk and White Homework, Tori Williams Douglass, to discuss… Vivek Ramaswamy - The Boy Who Thought The Racists Would Accept Him…, Trump Plays WMD Card In War On “Drugs", Okay...The Grinch Is Officially Ruined and More! Vivek Ramaswamy goes to a Turning Point USA event in Ohio and quickly finds out that he is not on the team. What Is an American? Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' with executive order The US is already at war with Venezuela Jon Stewart Likens U.S. Aggression Toward Venezuela To Iraq In The 2000s: “Saddest Part … Is That Dick Cheney Won’t Be Around To See It” U.S. Overdose Deaths Decrease Almost 27% in 2024 What’s behind the significant drop in opioid overdose deaths CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight Trump Administration Proposes Defunding Federal Narcan Distribution Program Trump administration praised ‘life-saving’ naloxone, then proposed cuts Trump Signs Law to Unlock Billions for Drug Addiction Recovery Charted: Shifts in America's leading causes of death Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline NIH Funding Cuts Disrupt Clinical Trials, Affecting 74,000 Participants White House uses 'Grinch' poster and quote to criticize Democrats on healthcare policies Trump’s Education Goon Releases Ultra-Cringe ‘Christmas’ Video How Dr. Seuss Gave Us One of the Most Complex, Socially Important Heist Stories Ever Walmart Serves Walton Goggins as The Grinch To Warm Up Black Friday Welcome to the Grinchʼs Walmart The Grinch is more popular than ever. There's a new McDonald's meal and tons of Christmas merch. Here's why it happened. Why the 'dank, eerie, weird' Grinch movie became a millennial Christmas classic How How the Grinch Stole Christmas Stole Christmas LISTEN: Wandering by Oscar PetersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Something Like A Trendnomenon12/17: Dan Bongino, Bari Weiss/Erika Kirk, 'Home Alone', Melania Trump, Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 28:06 Transcription Available


    In this edition of Something Like A Trendnomenon, Jack and Miles discuss Dan Bongino's last day at the FBI, the Bari Weiss/Erika Kirk town hall being a complete flop, the 'Home Alone' house getting de-renovated, the trailer for the new Melania movie, Trump bing-binging it up and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Another HiProPatFu (High Profile Patel F#@%up), Death Is So Gross 12.17.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 63:51 Transcription Available


    In episode 1981, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Pod Yourself A Gun & Mad Yourself A Man, Vince Mancini, to discuss… FBI F**king Up The Brown Shooter Investigation, A Brief History Of Donald Trump Not Giving A Fuck About People Dying, Erika Kirk to Bari Weiss - Everyone Is Tripping Amirite? Okay, McDonald’s Is Just Trying To Kill Us Now, The Trailer For Spielberg’s New Alien Movie Just Dropped and more! FBI F**king Up The Brown Shooter Investigation WATCH: Trump defends reaction to Rob Reiner killing despite GOP criticism MAGA breaks with Trump on mocking Rob Reiner's killing MAGA Is Having a Hard Time Defending Trump Mocking Rob Reiner — But It Sure Is Trying You Won’t Believe How Trump Just Spun Charlie Kirk’s Death … Twice Donald Trump Once Boasted He Could Have 'Nailed' Princess Diana — But Only If She Passed an HIV Test On 9/11, Trump pointed out he now had the tallest building in Lower Manhattan. He didn’t. Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’ Donald Trump Shared a Hilarious Story About Not Wanting to Help a Dying Man Like Father, Like Son: President Trump Lets Others Mourn Why A Former McDonald's Chef Thinks the Fast Food Chain Could Be Bringing Back 'Super Size' How Morgan Spurlock’s ‘gross-out’ ‘Super Size Me’ pushed McDonald’s to change its menu McDonald's has launched an XXL shareable version of their fries called "Fans Fries" in Malaysia McDonald’s XXL Fries Now Available in This Country The Trailer For Spielberg’s New Alien Movie Just Dropped Steven Spielberg’s UFO Movie Starring Emily Blunt & Josh O’Connor Unveils Trailer & Title LISTEN: Almost Like Being In Love by Red GarlandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Prestige Casting Nominations 2025 w/ Anna Hossnieh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 37:14 Transcription Available


    In this special edition of Trends, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh to bless Hollywood with their 2025 Prestige Casting nominations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump Can't Toss Coin Good, Orwell So Happy Right Now 12.16.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 61:50 Transcription Available


    In episode 1980, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and desert star tour guide, Caitlin Gill, to discuss… Trump Can’t Throw Coin Good, MAGA Base Also Starting To Cool On Economy, All Those Pictures, Donald Trump Admits That His Son Won’t Care When He Dies, George Orwell’s Animal Farm Gets The Minions Treatment and more! Trump Can’t Throw Coin Good Trump: “You’re gonna see results in 6 months to a year” What we know about the Epstein photos released by Democrats Trump, 79, Admits His Own Son Wouldn’t Want to Attend His Memorial Trump gets distracted by a woman in the crowd he says looks like Ivanka and has her turn for the cameras Sweaty Trump Rambles About Snakes and Thirsts Over Ivanka Lookalike George Orwell’s Animal Farm Gets The Minions Treatment New Animal Farm animated comedy is getting roasted already How the CIA Used ‘Animal Farm’ As Cold War Propaganda Andy Serkis’ ‘Animal Farm’ Animation Acquired by Angel, First Trailer Unveiled The trailer for Andy Serkis' Animal Farm won't help with your book report Animal Farm film blames capitalism... and has a happy ending George Orwell: Why I Write LISTEN: Tea For Two by Oscar Peterson TrioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trend Fu: The Legend Continues… 12/15: Bondi Beach Shooting, Rob Reiner, Merriam-Webster, Christmas Tree Farms vs. AI Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 52:43 Transcription Available


    In this edition of Trend Fu: The Legend Continues…, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Bondi Beach shooting, the murder of Rob Reiner (featuring a truly unhinged Trump response), Merriam-Webster's word of the year: Slop, Virginia Christmas tree farms vs AI farms, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Icon #5: Santa Claus w/ Blake Wexler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 75:18 Transcription Available


    Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons. In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to talk about the only man in history that people actually WANT to invade their homes in the middle of the night: Santa Claus! They'll explore his origins and evolution, where he got his iconic fit, and the true existential terror of being Santa Claus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weekly Zeitgeist 411 (Best of 12/8/25-12/12/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 67:46 Transcription Available


    The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 418 (12/8/25-12/12/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ‘Eyes' Yourself A Very ‘Wide Shut' Christmas 12.12.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 73:00 Transcription Available


    In episode 1979, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun and Bad Hasbara, Matt Lieb, to discuss… Time Magazine’s 2025 Person Of The Year Is… The “Architects Of AI”, Tim Pool Is Circling The Drain, Eyes Wide Shut Is The Weirdest Christmas Movie To Watch In 2025 and more! Time Magazine Skewered Over ‘Person of the Year’ Reveal Time Magazine’s 2025 Person Of The Year Is… The “Architects Of AI” Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’ Behind the Photo: Lunch Atop a Skyscraper The Story Behind ‘Lunch Atop A Skyscraper,’ The Photo That Inspired Great Depression-Era America MAGA Star Refuses to Give Cops Footage of Alleged Shooting Eyes Wide Shut is the ultimate Christmas film ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ DP Larry Smith on the New Criterion Transfer, Filming the Orgy, and Nicole Kidman’s Commitment to More Takes How Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Predicted the Jeffrey Epstein Saga Roger Avary: Warner Bros Changed Kubrick's Original Ending of ‘Eyes Wide Shut' Gen Z are obsessed with Eyes Wide Shut – and it’s got a lot to do with Jeffrey Epstein Establishing the connection between Eyes Wide Shut and Epstein/Weinstein (REDDIT) Larry Celona Jeffrey Epstein timeline: How the Palm Beach County case led to 15 more years of sex abuse Steve Martin Discusses Being Pitched ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ By Stanley Kubrick Kubrick Dreamed of Casting Bill Murray, Woody Allen for ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Before Tom Cruise Cinema: All Eyes On Them Scholars Discover Alternate Ending to Schnitzler's Dream Story Research Was Key When It Came To Creating Eyes Wide Shut's Most Famous Scene Matt Lieb's Piece of Media LISTEN: Follow the Light by Dirty Loops, Cory WongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trendos… The Freshmaker 12/11: Disney/OpenAI, Kilmar Garcia, 6-7, Measles, Variety/'Sinners'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


    In this edition of Trendos… The Freshmaker, Jack and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss the Disney/OpenAI deal that will kill us all, a judge ordering the release of Kilmar Garcia… again, something something 6-7, the return of Measles, Variety's top movies of the year (NOT featuring 'Sinners') and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Drunk Driving The Nuclear Arsenal, Chat GPT: Why Baby Drop Pizza? 12.11.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 66:09 Transcription Available


    In episode 1978, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by creator and writer of The RedDot Comics, Kim Winder, to discuss… Let’s Check In With The New Pentagon Press Corps, Trump Says His Press Secretary’s Got a Beautiful Face And Those Lips That Don’t Stop, Trump’s Kennedy Center Hosting Gig Was As Unhinged As We All Expected, Don’t Take Parenting Advice From Sam Altman And Jimmy Fallon and more! Let’s Check In With The New Pentagon Press Corps Trump Says His Press Secretary’s Got a Beautiful Face And Those Lips That Don’t Stop Trump’s Kennedy Center Hosting Gig Was As Unhinged As We All Expected Trump on Hosting Kennedy Center Honors: “If I Can’t Beat Out Jimmy Kimmel in Terms of Talent, Then I Don’t Think I Should Be President” Speech: Donald Trump Addresses a Kennedy Center Honors Dinner in Washington - December 6, 2025 “Ping!”: Trump Goes on Bizarre Tangent During Kennedy Center Speech FULL SPEECH: President Trump Speaks at Kennedy Center Honors Dinner in Washington, D.C. | AC1G Don’t Take Parenting Advice From Sam Altman And Jimmy Fallon The CEO Of OpenAI Admitted That He “Cannot Imagine” Raising A Newborn Without ChatGPT, And Jimmy Fallon's Reaction Says It All Silicon Valley Is All About the Hard Sell These Days Pediatricians, Don’t Hang Up Your White Coats. ChatGPT Missed 80% Of Diagnoses More parents are turning to AI for advice. Here are common mistakes to avoid. I co-parent with ChatGPT — I love turning off my brain and letting AI help raise my child Parents Using ChatGPT to Rear Their Children OpenAI’s Sam Altman Shocked ‘People Have a High Degree of Trust in ChatGPT’ Because ‘It Should Be the Tech That You Don't Trust’ Jimmy Fallon has a knack for embracing scams Awkward Moment Between Paris Hilton And Jimmy Fallon Highlights The Absurdity Of NFTs Celebrity Promoters Sued Over Bored Ape NFT Endorsements People Call Jimmy Fallon ‘Pathetic’ After He Interviewed A Fox News Star On His Show LISTEN: ICED TEA (feat. 21 Savage, Project Pat, & Coupe) by Young NudySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trendshakalaka! 12/10: Piers Morgan/Nick Fuentes, Donna Deegan, Trump's Totally Functioning Brain, FNAF

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 28:21 Transcription Available


    In this edition of Trendshakalaka!, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss a couple of nightmare blunt rotations (feat. Tim Poole, George Santos, Piers Morgan & Nick Fuentes), Miami electing their first female mayor, Trump's big beautiful brain, FNAF breaking the box office and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Private Equity Eats Vegas, Taking #2s On The Clock 12.10.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 57:10 Transcription Available


    In episode 1977, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by comedian and host of I Said No Gifts!, Bridger Winegar, to discuss… Oh No Way... Katie Miller Is Also A Lying Piece of Sh*t? Las Vegas Getting Taken Over By Private Equity, Liam Neeson And Pam Anderson Are No More…, Capitalism Doesn’t Want You To Poop and more! Katie Miller’s Excuse for Free Military House Falls Apart in Damning Police Report Las Vegas Getting Taken Over By Private Equity Las Vegas casinos see gaming revenue surge despite summer tourism slump How to make yourself poop regularly in the morning before going to work 1 in 3 Gen Z workers too scared to use office bathroom, study reveals ‘It’s okay to poo at work’: new health campaign highlights a common source of anxiety The Corporate War on What Constitutes an Employee Poop Break Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker’s rule to do it on your own time Man claims he was fired from stone works job after sharing a meme of Elmo pooping on 'company time' - before later admitting that he quit because of 'bad blood' and offensive texts from his boss New sloped toilet designed to reduce time workers spend in the bathroom Managers Are Literally Obsessed With Their Employees’ Bathroom Breaks LISTEN: Yes I Do by Leon Knight & DE'WAYNESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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