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. 2D AGO

    The Germans Have a Word For That (w/Jena Friedman and Star Stone)

    This week, comedian and Guru of Gab Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and host of the new podcast Epstein Files Book Club, Jena Friedman. She also welcomes to the panel, actor and solo show creator, Star Stone. Together, they tackle AI pets, they’re all the rage in China! They also discuss the boom in bathhouses and the German tradition of house burping. And finally, they check in on the Esptein Files and they try to explain our moment in history with the concept of the 4 Turnings. And don’t worry, Negin’s got you with a Good News segment too!   Follow everyone! @JenaFriedman + check out her new podcast The Epstein Files Book Club @StarStoneSpeaks + check out her new musical solo show! @NeginFarsad + check out her latest column for the Progressive Magazine   Special thanks to today’s sponsors! Laundry Sauce – level up your laundry, folks! Qualia Stem Cell – help your body’s own stem cells work better! 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.

    58 min

  2. FEB 12

    Release the Cringe! (w/Ramzi Fawaz and Jenny Zigrino)

    This week, comedian and Head Chatterbox Negin Farsad is joined by Professor of English at University of Wisconsin Madison and host of the podcast Nerd from the Future, Ramzi Fawaz. She’s also joined by a comedian you’ve seen on HBO, Dropoout and wherever you get your laughs, Jenny Zingrino. This week, they look at the possible comeback of protest music and on the political front, they can’t stop/won’t stop talking about the garbage that emanates from dear leader. And finally, they dive into the cultural boom in the prediction markets that let you bet on anything. Enjoy!   Today’s show is sponsored by MOSH bars!  Follow everyone Ramzi Fawaz – find him @nerdfromthefuture on socials and subscribe to his podast Jenny Zigrino – find her @jennyzigrino and check her website for tour dates Negin Farsad – @NeginFarsad everywhere & be sure to catch her on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me this weekend   Join the Patreon at patreon.com/neginfarsad For those who are interested, Ramzi also wanted to share the ultimate book on protest music, Anthem.  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.

    54 min

  3. FEB 5

    AI & The Right to be Awkward (w/JR Havlan and Chandler Dean)

    On this episode of Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, JR Havlan and writer/host of the show Abolish Everything on Nebula.tv, Chandler Dean. They gab about the first lady’s contribution to cinema and the shuttering of the Kennedy Center for “construction” reasons. They dive into the ugliest of cabals in the Epstein Files and ask how worried we should all be about the possibility of nationalizing elections. Finally, is AI robbing students of an essential rite of passage: the right to be awkward. PLUS! Negin offers up some good news because that still exists!   Follow everyone: @NeginFarsad @chandlerjdean & go.nebula.tv/abolish @emmys4sale (JR Havlan)   Check Negin out on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me in Chicago next Thursday or visit NeginFarsad.com for more upcoming dates  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 3m

  4. JAN 29

    Are the Stay-at-home Sons Okay? (w/Justin Krebs and Jordan Carlos)

    This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad celebrates her 500th episode of the show! She is joined by comedian/author Jordan Carlos and political strategist/author Justin Krebs. They discuss the continued reign of terror in Minneapolis as well as Republican defections that might signal a turning point for the administration. But don’t worry, they venture into the lightness with the new fad of “stay at home sons” and how foreign films are finding more and more ways to earn Oscar nominations! Negin also shares some observations about these last several hundred episodes. She is so very grateful that you have tuned in over these many years.   Support the show at patreon.com/neginfarsad   Today’s Sponsor is Qualia Life! Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/FAKE to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code FAKE.   Follow everyone! @jordancarlosofficial + buy his book Choreplay Justin wants you to join a Drinking Liberally chapter @NeginFarsad Check out Negin's latest in Progressive Magazine on how to celebrate America's 250th!  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 4m

  5. JAN 26 · BONUS

    Armchair Analyzing ChatGPT Analysis Bonus (w/Nayeema Raza and Pete Dominick)

    On this special bonus, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by host of the podcast Smart Girl Dumb Questions, Nayeema Raza, and comedian and host of the pod Standup with Pete Dominick, Pete Dominick. Together they break down an analysis of 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. The stats were part alarming, part inevitable, and part head scratchy.  Follow everyone! @NeginFarsad @PeteDominick @NayeemaRaza Check out Negin's latest in Progressive Magazine on how to celebrate America's 250th!  Support the show at Patreon.com/neginfarsad  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show Patreon 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

  6. JAN 22

    Improv Classes for MAGA? (w/Sean Malin and Sydney Kane)

    This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Vulture Culture Critique and author of The Podcast Pantheon, Sean Malin and writer and star of the musical comedy Wife Material, Sydney Kane. The trio discuss the country's latest frustrations from the continued Greenland threats, to the Peace Board, to MAGA's new acronym "AWFUL." They also ask, does living in a big house make you unhappier? And finally, because Sean has literally written the book on the matter, they talk podcasts: what makes them good, what makes them bad, and what is the future of audio? Follow everyone! Check out Sean's book here Follow Sydney here @sydneymorgankane Negin is always @NeginFarsad Today's show is sponsored by Laundry Sauce! Visit them on the link below to level up your laundry game. Warning: the scents are next level. https://laundrysauce.com/ Support the show at Patreon.com/neginfarsad  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Support the show Patreon  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 1m

  7. JAN 19 · BONUS

    John Fugelsang's Separation of Church & Hate Bonus (with John Fugelsang and Maryam Banikarim)

    It's a bouncing baby bonus! This week, comedian and host, Negin Farsad, digs into John Fugelsang's best selling new book Separation of Church & Hate. Alongside Maryam Banikarim, the three talk American bigotry, spirituality, and what to say to your racist uncle.  Follow Everyone! @NeginFarsad everywhere @Mbanikarim on IG & TikTok  @johnfugelsang everywhere Check out Fugelsang's new book! Check out Mariam's The Longest Table and set one up in your neighborhood!@NeginFarsad everywhere Support the show at Patreon.com/neginfarsad  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show Patreon 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.

    21 min

  8. JAN 15

    Endless Sushi and Boundless Suppression (w/Maryam Banikarim and John Fugelsang)

    This week, comedian and host of Fake the Nation, Negin Farsad, is joined by comedian and author of New York Times bestseller Separation of Church & Hate, John Fugelsang; plus CMO of everything and host of the podcast The Messy Parts, Maryam Banikarim. They start things off with cultural shenanigans that involve the popularity of sushi among kids and the use of AI in very expensive matchmaking. In politics, they look at the heartbreaking situation in Iran and Minneapolis and the strange parallels we see for freedom fighters everywhere. They end on hope because that's what everyone needs right now. This episode was taped at the incredible P&T Studio in NYC's Lower East Side. Follow Everyone! @NeginFarsad everywhere @Mbanikarim on IG & TikTok  @johnfugelsang Check out Fugelsang's new book! Check out Mariam's The Longest Table and set one up in your neighborhood! Support the show at Patreon.com/neginfarsad  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show Patreon 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 hr
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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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  • Channel
    Headgum
  • Creator
    Headgum & Negin Farsad
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    393
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Headgum & Negin Farsad
  • Show Website
    Fake the Nation
  • Provider
    Headgum, Inc.

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