The Daily Zeitgeist
The Daily Zeitgeist is an iHeartPodcasts news and comedy show from Cracked co-founder Jack O'Brien and co-host Miles Gray, who sort through the day's headlines on weekdays. The feed shows about two episodes a day, usually 30 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000.
High-volume daily comedy news show with a large Apple ratings base
- Apple Podcasts lists 4,754 ratings averaging 4.5 across more than 2,000 episodes.
- About two episodes per weekday give sponsors frequent placement options in a recurring daily habit.
- Hosts Jack O'Brien and Miles Gray use humor to cover news and trending topics, which suits conversational ad reads.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest conversation, news roundup
- Tone
- humorous, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by iHeartPodcasts.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag and titles such as Strip Club Bouncers Needed and Fright-con #41 - Hannibal Lecter: America's Favorite Cannibal point to adult humor.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-daily-zeitgeist-2… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1289384685 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Whalefall Til You Ball, Strip Club Bouncers Needed 10.16.26 | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 11 min |
| Dr. Trendyll and Mr. Zeit 10/15 Amazon Wearables, Elon Musk Documentar | 2026-10-15 | 33 min |
| Pringles Can Casket, Kelly Clarkson Zapruder Film 10.15.26 | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 6 min |
| Potty Trending 10/14: JD Vance, Giant Escaped Pumpkin, Kimberly Guilfo | 2026-10-14 | 29 min |
| First Day Jitters, It’s Potty Time! 10.14.26 | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 10 min |
| Trendraiser 10/13: Papi Trump, Ben Shapiro, Elon Musk, Six Flags, Amel | 2026-10-13 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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…
About The Daily Zeitgeist
The Daily Zeitgeist is a news and comedy podcast from iHeartPodcasts. Its feed describes Cracked co-founder Jack O'Brien and co-host Miles Gray spending up to an hour every weekday sorting through headline stories with comedic and journalistic guests. The 20 recent episodes show about two releases a day, including full shows of 60 to 80 minutes, shorter trend roundups near 30 minutes and a weekly best-of. Apple Podcasts lists 4,754 ratings averaging 4.5.
Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with moderate confidence, since podcasts do not publish numbers. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed titles. The show suits brands that want a young, news-aware and comedy-friendly audience, such as apps, subscriptions and consumer products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Daily Zeitgeist can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Daily Zeitgeist
How much does The Daily Zeitgeist charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads. Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so this is an estimate, not a quote.
What is The Daily Zeitgeist about?
It is a daily news and comedy show from iHeartPodcasts. Jack O'Brien and Miles Gray sort through the day's headlines with comedic and journalistic guests, adding humor to help listeners find the signal in the noise.
How do I contact The Daily Zeitgeist about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which lets you start a sponsorship request without hunting for a sales contact.
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