Miles Gray

Miles Gray is the co-host of The Daily Zeitgeist and 420 Day Fiance. Follow him on Twitter here. Follow The Daily Zeitgeist on Twitter here. and 420 Day Fiance on Twitter here.

Talk about the grind. Doing The Daily Zeitgeist every day must wear on you. Please tell me you’re taking care of yourself. Miles, we need you!
It’s hard! But I also love that I can make the news easier to digest for people that might otherwise choose to disengage from it all. Prior to the pandemic, I wasn’t really taking my mental health seriously but I quickly realized how much I needed to look after myself (not in some cucumber slices on the eyes type way). I love what I do so I’m keeping myself in peak podcasting shape. Big shouts to my therapist!

You do a good job of making anyone seem smart and interesting. What's the secret to doing this?
Over the years I have interviewed ALL kinds of people - rappers, actors, tattoo artists, Playboy Playmates, FBI agents. I used to spend a lot of time trying to figure out ‘how’ to interview people but then I realized I got more out of just trying to connect on a personal level and allowing that trust to lead to the fun stuff. Not sure if that’s a secret but that’s how I look at it.

Does smoking weed make you a better host or does that make podcasting more challenging?
TBH, I never host DZ high. When I start my day I have to comb through the news and figure out how to make it work so getting the wake and bake ain’t it for me. I also want to be able to articulate my feelings as clearly as possible and I don’t want to do myself a disservice by being high. 420 Day Fiance is a totally different show and has a different energy to it so that’s where I indulge my most ridiculous high thoughts.

It seems like you have a strong friendship with Jack. Was that an instant click or has your relationship made huge developments?
Naw, we were very awkward with each other in the beginning. For those unfamiliar with DZ LORE it would help to know that Her Majesty used to work at Cracked. She is the connective tissue. So, I met Jack at a random Thirsty Thursday event (remember those?) at their offices and over time, we began talking more and my genius became undeniable. Or so the legend goes.

What do you hope The Daily Zeitgeist does for people?
I hope that it keeps people engaged. Full stop. The news can be a source of distress but that’s what I hope Daily Zeitgeist can help alleviate. Let’s laugh AND know about fascist fuckery!

Thanks, Miles!