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 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.
Our Editor's Take
With some of the unlikely events in the media in recent years, it can sometimes seem like the news is a joke. The Daily Zeitgeist podcast explores that idea and embraces the funny side of current events. This program is more than a straight news show. Rather, listeners get a fun analysis of global trends with no shortage of laughs and gags. Hosts Jack O'Brien and Miles Gray bring their hilarious perspectives to the things going on in the world.
Jack is more than a funny podcast host. He cofounded Cracked.com and is its vice president. More than that, he's the head of comedy at HowStuffWorks. Cohost Miles Gray also brings experience as a writer, producer, and director. Together, the two have an engaging dynamic that keeps the podcast entertaining. Sometimes the show has guest cohosts, like comedian Chris Crofton.
The Daily Zeitgeist has the feel of a morning news show in some ways. The hosts examine important geopolitical and pop culture news. Topics include box office news, social media, and true crime. They also discuss newsmakers like Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Tom Cruise. But the hosts don't have a polished delivery, and they make jokes about the topics. The unscripted and casual format works for the hosts' style of banter. The show is a laid-back, uncensored discussion of important events.
Alongside the hilarious hosts, this podcast features a range of guests. Many of them are writers and journalists, too. Despite the laughs on the show, listeners still hear informed journalistic opinions. In the show notes of each episode, listeners will find links to reputable sources. The result is a podcast that's both informative and entertaining. Episodes come out every weekday. So listeners can stay updated throughout the week.
This podcast has the funny tone of a regular comedy podcast with the journalistic integrity of a news show. Fans of the show might like Jack and Miles' fun rapport as they examine the week's news.
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