Negin Farsad

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Episodios

  1. Fixing the Internet with Jaron Lanier

    15 MAY • ACCESO ANTICIPADO PARA PERSONAS CON SUSCRIPCIÓN

    Fixing the Internet with Jaron Lanier

    Is the internet too far gone or can we still fix it? Neil deGrasse Tyson, and co-hosts Negin Farsad and Gary O’Reilly, sit down with Jaron Lanier, Microsoft scientist, and father of virtual reality, to diagnose what went wrong with the web, how it’s changed with AI, and ideas for a new path back.

    1 h 11 min
  2. Buying Votes with Funyuns (w/Mindy Raf and Joseph S. Moore)

    HACE 1 DÍA

    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
  3. Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

    6 FEB

    Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

    What is infinity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad explore whether we are in a finite universe, the issues with infinity, string theory, and more with theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander. Originally aired April 11, 2023.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-understanding-infinity-with-stephon-alexander/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 min
  4. Sumo Wrestler RomComs (w/Benari Lee)

    29 ABR

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

    22 ABR

    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. WWDTM: Becca Mann

    04/10/2025

    WWDTM: Becca Mann

    This week, special guest Becca Mann joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  7. WWDTM: Josh Gad

    11/01/2025

    WWDTM: Josh Gad

    This week, Josh Gad joins panelists Negin Farsad, Rachel Coster, and Josh Gondelman to talk being accosted by kids and ignored by David O. Russell See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  8. Outtakes: A new study finds that on days a major album drops, this goes up (WW+)

    9 MAR ·  CONTENIDO EXTRA • SÓLO PARA PERSONAS CON SUSCRIPCIÓN

    Outtakes: A new study finds that on days a major album drops, this goes up (WW+)

    Find out the answer to this and more in today's Wait Wait bonus episode! We're giving you outtakes from our most recent show in Chicago. Peter puts questions about the week's news to our panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu. It's more questions, more guessing, and yes, more silliness! To unlock bonus access and support public media, sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

    11 min
  9. Hegseth's Wet Hair (w/Jeremy Pinsly and Mary Houlihan)

    9 ABR

    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.

    1 h 2 min
  10. WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan

    07/12/2024

    WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan

    This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    49 min
  11. WWDTM: Pedro Pascal

    09/08/2025

    WWDTM: Pedro Pascal

    This week, special guest Pedro Pascal joins panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount Jr. and guest host Tom Papa! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  12. WWDTM: Tara Dower

    09/11/2024

    WWDTM: Tara Dower

    This week, record-breaking ultrarunner Tara Dower talks speed-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Negin Farsad, Faith Salie, and Peter Grosz See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    48 min
  13. WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown

    05/04/2025

    WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown

    This week, special guest Sterling K. Brown joins panelists Tig Notaro, Negin Farsad, and Josh Gondelman See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  14. WWDTM: GWAR

    15/02/2025

    WWDTM: GWAR

    This week, we're live in Richmond with GWAR and panelists Adam Burke, Alzo Slade, and Negin Farsad See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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

    16 ABR ·  CONTENIDO 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
  16. WWDTM: Eric Idle

    12/10/2024

    WWDTM: Eric Idle

    This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'Neill See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    48 min
  17. The Capital Grille with Negin Farsad

    18/11/2021

    The Capital Grille with Negin Farsad

    Negin Farsad (Fake The Nation) joins the 'boys to discuss Insomnia Cookies and Palm Springs before a review of The Capital Grille. Plus, a knockoff brand edition of Slop Quiz.  Sources for this week's intro: https://vintagemenuart.com/products/the-green-frog-waycross-georgia-1955 https://www.thebalancesmb.com/bill-darden-biography-1350946#:~:text=William%20B.%20Darden%20was%20born%20in%201919%2C%20which,a%20way%20to%20get%20by%20in%20that%20era. https://www.companieshistory.com/darden-restaurants/ https://www.foodabletv.com/blog/2014/9/29/the-capital-grille-a-fine-dining-chain-success https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/about-us Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    2 h y 12 min
  18. Craig Robinson

    12/11/2022

    Craig Robinson

    Craig Robinson, star of the Office and host of Peacock's Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward, plays our game about Craigslist. Joining him are panelists Tom Papa; Negin Farsad and Brian Babylon. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    48 min
  19. Just Don't Take It To The Bathroom (w/DD Guttenplan and Katie Compa)

    19 MAR

    Just Don't Take It To The Bathroom (w/DD Guttenplan and Katie Compa)

    This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Katie Compa, and journalist/special correspondent to The Nation DD Guttenplan. They discuss a possible antidote to our shot attention spans and the terribly titled, Friction Maxxing! They also talk about war, war coverage and the perils of having an FCC license. Plus! They grade Mamdani's first few months as Mayor of NYC. And, finally, what's the difference between limerence and love and does it matter? Follow Everyone! Katie Compa - @KatieCompa - her new album drops April 30 DD Guttenplan - Read The Mamdani Beat! + ddguttenplan.com/ Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.comHost - 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.

    53 min
  20. Elana Meyers Taylor

    12/03/2022

    Elana Meyers Taylor

    Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Olympic American Bobsledder, plays our game called, "You've medaled alright...in Death Metal!" She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Alzo Slade and Paula Poundstone. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
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