Fake the Nation

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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. 

  1. 1 G FA

    Guilt Reservoir Maintenance (w/Dan Pashman)

    On this week's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by host of the Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman! They talk about what Stephen Colbert's departure means for late night and what it has meant for the world of political humor and *the* *discourse.* They also look at Trump's breathtaking volume of stock trades and even more breath-taking-her settlement with the IRS. Finally, new data shows that men are spending more time with their kids. Really though!  Follow Everyone! Dan Pashman - The Sporkful Podcast - @TheSporkfiul Negin Farsad - See her in Chatanooga -  @NeginFarsad Support the show on Patreon  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 h

  2. 14 MAG

    Motor Oil, the Next Drink Fad (w/Mike Pesca and Katie Hannigan)

    This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Katie Hannigan and host of the How To podcast, Mike Pesca. On this episode, the panel valiantly tackles the rise of the "Refresher" - what is it and are you drinking it through your mouth hole in large quantities? They also look at the Virginia Supreme Court's utter gall, the Iran War that can't stop won't stop, and Transportation Sean Duffy's new reality show. Plus, can we all hop on board "Ballroom Republicans" as a go-to label to describe this era of GOP politics? It's a good one, guys. Follow Everyone! @KatieHanniganForever + Lady Journey's Youtube + See her at the Bell House for a special taping on May 29 @PescaGist + The Gist + How To with Mike Pesca @NeginFarsad + The Longest Short Time Live Taping May 19 + Chattanooga June 24 + Wait Wait Don't Tell Me live taping May 21 Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  3. 7 MAG

    Buying Votes with Funyuns (w/Mindy Raf and Joseph S. Moore)

    Today on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/author Mindy Raf and historian/author Joseph S. Moore. Together, they discuss the legacy of Ted Turner, the possible reboot of The Apprentice, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, the gosh darned Ballroom, and whether the first wave of school cell phone bans worked. Plus, Joseph S. Moore, this episode's resident historian, gives us a reason to feel optimistic - which is the most Fake-the-Nation-ist thing he could have possibly done!  Follow Everyone! Joseph S. Moore - on his Substack - buy his book How to get Rich in American History Mindy Raf - IG: @mmmindela TikTok: @mindyraf - buy her book The Symptoms of My Insanity Negin Farsad - See Negin in Chattanooga, TN on June 24 at The Comedy Catch doing The Muslims Are Coming with Equally Threatening Friends!  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min

  4. 29 APR

    Sumo Wrestler RomComs (w/Benari Lee)

    This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and writer Benari Lee for a weirdo episode of Fake The Nation! Due to logistical hurdles - all Negin's fault, naturally - this special two person episode will tackle a new way to staff nursing homes out of Japan, the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondant's Dinner, the growing rift of Tucker Carlson, and how RFK does math. Enjoy! Next week we'll be back with the format you're used to. Follow everyone! @BenariLee and he's mostly on Blusky @NeginFarsad and she's mostly everywhere  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min

  5. 22 APR

    Watching the MJ Biopic with Mom (w/Shane O'Neill and Matt Koff)

    This week, comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by Washington Post Style Writer Shane O’Neill and comedian/Daily Show writer Matt Koff. Together, they discuss the re-emergence of Michael Jackson and the cultural power of cougars! They dip into war talk and Kash Patel talk. Plus, they look at new data that shows more and more Americans are getting their news from comedians and influencers instead of actual news. And finally, why are some Gen Z men attracted to Catholicism? Shane wrote an article on the very subject! Follow Everyone! Shane O’Neill @ShaneIsland – his newsletter is Seriously Pop Culture Matt Koff @MattKoff – his new special drops on May 15 on YouTube! Negin Farsad @NeginFarsad – her dates are all at neginfarsad.com Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min

  6. 16 APR ·  CONTENUTI EXTRA

    Always a Human (w/Justin Krebs and Jordan Carlos + John Hodgman and Emily Flake)

    This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad brings you two conversations from the vault. Jordan Carlos and Justin Krebs join to discuss why people would wait in the longer self-checkout line instead of using the SHORTER line with a human cashier. It's happening and we need to understand why!? John Hodgman and Emily Flake also join to discuss how to make long lasting friends. Together they have all the answers...or none of them, you decide!  Follow Everyone! @NeginFarsad - read her latest screed in Progressive Magazine about popping out babies. @johnhodgman - check out his pod Judge John Hodgman @jordancarlosofficial - buy his book Choreplay @eflakeagogo - Emily's work in The New Yorker Justin Krebs - one of his best books 538 Ways to Live Like a Liberal Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min

  7. 9 APR

    Hegseth's Wet Hair (w/Jeremy Pinsly and Mary Houlihan)

    This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and host of the podcast The Mary Houlihan Show, Mary Houlihan! She’s also joined by comedian and founder of the brand new club, The Greenpoint Comedy Club in Brooklyn! Together, they ask, would you pay money to go on a reading retreat where a bunch of strangers read one book out loud? And, would you pay money for the “Relax Row” – and if you don’t know what that is, press play! They also get into the politics of war, the politics of space and the politics of the Florida special elections. Finally, new research indicates that the most popular degrees don’t actually pay the bills. What gives?   Follow Everyone! NeginFarsad – check her out in San Francisco at The Lost Church on April 29 MaryHoulihan - @MaryHoulie & The Mary Houlihan Show Jeremy Pinsley - @JeremyPinsley & The Greenpoint Comedy Club of NYC! Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 2m

  8. 31 MAR

    Small Shoe Psychological Warfare (w/Jody Avirgan and Caleb Zeringue)

    This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Caleb Zeringue (Luigi: The Musical) and podcast host Jody Avirgan (This Day Pod) to discuss why men wear shoes that are bigger than their actual feet... but also, why Sora shut down. This podcast is a bird of many feathers because that's not all! They also talk about Democrats' Special Election wins, the No Kings rallies, and Trump's signature on bills. They also weigh in on YouTube and Meta's losses in court - the social media chickens have maybe come home to roost? So much to think about, enjoy! Follow Everyone! Caleb Zeringue - on Instagram (The Drillmaster May 3rd in LA, Luigi: The Musical in NYC in June!) Jody Avirgan - This Day Podcast Negin Farsad - See in her San Francisco for The Muslims Are Coming! with Equally Threatening Friends show Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min
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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. 

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  • Canale
    Headgum
  • Creatore
    Headgum & Negin Farsad
  • Anni di attività
    2016 - 2026
  • Puntate
    407
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Headgum & Negin Farsad
  • Sito web del podcast
    Fake the Nation
  • Fornitore

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