289 episodes

Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have to pretend to like salad. 

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Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have to pretend to like salad. 

    #NotAllBears (w/ Christian Finnegan)

    #NotAllBears (w/ Christian Finnegan)

    Today, we're gonna talk about the eldest daughter syndrome, we'll dip into a wide ranging political discussion with some Bernie and some Stormy, and finally we'll discuss the concept: "Radical Honesty." And joining this week to talk about all of that and more is comedian Christian Finnegan!

    • 42 min
    Be Hot or Die Ugly (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris)

    Be Hot or Die Ugly (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris)

    Today, we're talking about the news surrounding The Golden Bachelor, the resurgence of tanning beds, a fun new program from the Biden administration, AI generated dead folks, and of course we'll be discussing puppy slayers in politics. To talk about all of these topics is this week's panel, which includes stand-up comedian, Katie Compa, as well as director, writer and actress, Jenn Harris!

    • 41 min
    Brozempic (w/ Todd Barry & Mike Pesca)

    Brozempic (w/ Todd Barry & Mike Pesca)

    Today, we're talking about the "Brozempic Era," innovations in Scrabble, Elon Musk's shenanigans, and the Trump trial. To help break all of this down is host of The Gist, Mike Pesca, and comedian, Todd Barry!

    • 48 min
    Nostalgia Pants (w/ Maz Jobrani & Alise Morales)

    Nostalgia Pants (w/ Maz Jobrani & Alise Morales)

    Today, we're talking about holding onto an old pair of pants, the enshitification of internet platforms, and how anxious parents may need some help. To breakdown all of these topics are comedians Maz Jobrani and Alise Morales!

    • 42 min
    Hush Trip (w/ Sally Kohn & Milly Tamarez)

    Hush Trip (w/ Sally Kohn & Milly Tamarez)

    Today, we're gonna talk about the phenomenon that is "the hush trip," we'll also talk the reputations that personal trainers have, third parties, and virtual first dates. To discuss all of this and more is host of the Go Touch Grass podcast, Milly Tamarez, as well as returning guest and communications strategist, Sally Kohn!

    • 48 min
    The Rule of Foot (w/ Greg Proops & Andrew Ti)

    The Rule of Foot (w/ Greg Proops & Andrew Ti)

    Today, we're talking about the act of deciphering a man's text messages, the GOP's money woes, we'll see where America ranked on the global happiness report and finally, we'll ask if open toed shoes belong in professional settings. We're joined this week by hilarious comedians and podcasters, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti.

    • 50 min

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