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Fake the Nation Algatraz And Other Insufficient Punnery (w/Emily Flake+Jim Tews)This week host Negin Farsad is back from vacation and takes on Trump's Big Shitiful Bill. She also asks if Elon Musk is the right person to launch an ever elusive 3rd Party. Also in this ep: can you ask your waiter where they’re from? And finally a MAGA summit designed to lure younger women into the fold with the promise of "less burnout and more babies." Joining Negin is the excellent comedian and cartoonist for the New Yorker, Emily Flake & comedian Jim Tews, who's new special "Jim Tews with Pictures" is a must watch. We here at Fake...

2025-07-1050 min

Fake the Nation An Episode That Pairs With Hot Dogs (w/Dasha Burns & Zach Sherwin and Pete Dominick & Faiz Siddiqui)This week on Fake the Nation we give you two fun/ridiculous/insightful conversations from the vault. We discuss a study on the type of people who buy into pseudo-profound bullshit. Yes, they studied this and host Negin Farsad gets pretty worked up on the issue as she discusses it with comedian/podcast host Pete Dominick and journalist/author Faiz Siddiqu. Also, Dasha Burns & Zach Sherwin join to discuss new statistics that show how violent crime is FALLING across America. What does it all mean? Enjoy! And we hope you're having a sweaty, hot-dog laden July 4th!Fol...

2025-07-0326 min

Fake the Nation Can Elon Tom Cruise Himself? (w/ Faiz Siddiqui and Pete Dominick)This week on Fake the Nation we look at all things Tom Cruise and then at all things Elon Musk! It is a very-wealthy-men-with-outsized-influence episode. Host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/podcast host Pete Dominick and journalist/writer of the wonderful new book "Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk" Faiz Siddiqui. Don't worry, McDreamy and Brad Pitt also end up in the chat. Enjoy! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer...

2025-06-0550 min

Fake the Nation "The Godfather" Recap (w/ Danielle Durchslag & Corey Ryan Forrester)As discussed on last week's episode, Negin is watching "The Godfather" films for the first time and breaking it all down with some funny friends! This week, Negin breaks down the 1972 film that started it all alongside regular panelists of Fake the Nation, Danielle Durchslag & Corey Ryan Forrester.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball...

2024-12-091h 09

Fake the Nation The Reason We're All Still Here (Bonus Episode)Last month, Negin joined Dr. Jeffrey Lewis for a live episode recording of The Reason We’re All Still Here. Negin, Jeffrey, and Carl Nellis (Gilded Audio) examine nuclear weapons and nonproliferation policies in the context of the film, Dr. Strangelove, and how citizen diplomacy can help bridge the diplomatic void left by uncooperative governments in Iran and beyond.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby Al...

2023-11-1047 min

Fake the Nation Fake the Nipple (w/ Marcella Arguello & Joey Clift)Today, we're dipping into the political hodgepodge by discussing this week's election results and the presidential election race. We'll also discuss a fake nipple craze, the power of a compliment, and whether saying "nice to see you again!" still works as a common greeting. And to break all of this down, Negin is joined by equally hilarious panelists, Marcella Arguello & Joey Clift!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/FakeTheNationFree and use the code "fakethenationfree" for free breakfast for life. One breakfast item per box while subscription is active...

2023-11-0949 min

Fake the Nation The Golden Bachelor Recap: Episodes 5 & 6 (w/ Rosebud Baker)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by the delightfully hilarious, Rosebud Baker, as they recap episodes 5 & 6 of The Golden Bachelor. They discuss a helicopter/ yacht date, meeting the grandchildren, and who they believe could win over Gerry's heart in the end.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

2023-11-0655 min

Fake the Nation The Golden Bachelor Recap: Episodes 3 & 4 (w/ Selena Coppock & Zachary Zane)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by a pair of her funniest friends, Selena Coppock and Zachary Zane, as they recap episodes 3 & 4 of The Golden Bachelor. They all discuss Joan's sudden departure, Kathy's conniving, and who they think will win Gerry in the end.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

2023-10-2050 min

Fake the Nation Chokingly Elitist (w/ Sally Kohn)Today, we're talking about a Missouri teacher being placed on leave after her OnlyFans page being discovered, the tragic Israel-Gaza war, and finally we'll discuss if the 21st century is the least innovative artistic century. And joining Negin to break this all down, is journalist and author, Sally Kohn!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/50FakeTheNation and use the code "50 Fake the Nation" for 50% off plus 15% off the next two months——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin...

2023-10-1246 min

Fake the Nation The Golden Bachelor Recap: Episodes 1 & 2 (w/ Candi Clare, Danielle Durchslag, & Ashley Ray)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by a slew of funny ladies (Candi Clare, Danielle Durchslag, & Ashley Ray) as they recap episodes 1 & 2 of The Golden Bachelor. Negin is dipping her toes into the world of reality television for the very first time with this Bachelor spin-off that follows a more sophisticated bachelor as he looks for love.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

2023-10-0649 min

Fake the Nation Mueller, She Wrote (w/ Christian Finnegan & Lizz Winstead)This week, Benari Poulten steps in as guest host while Negin is guest-hosting Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Benari is joined by past panelists, Christian Finnegan & Lizz Winstead, to break down the Georgia Indictments, Indiana's bans on abortions, and we ask the question: "are we oversharing on Venmo?" ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Neg...

2023-08-2452 min

Fake the Nation Negin in Paris (w/ Gabe Dunn & Benari Poulten)Today, we're talking about a certain former president's third indictment and we're also looking at what some conservatives are saying about the new Barbie movie. We'll also talk about legacy admissions, and ask the question: "how to feel happier at work when quitting isn't an option?" We're joined by an all-star panel consisting of Gabe Dunn and Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-st...

2023-08-0348 min

Fake the Nation The Bear Recap: Season 2 Episodes 9 & 10 (w/ Leah Bonnema & Corey Ryan Forrester)Comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by comedians Leah Bonnema and Corey Ryan Forrester to breakdown the last two episodes of season 2 of The Bear on FX/Hulu. It has been a wild ride in this culinary world and it all comes careening into opening night of The Bear, fine dining establishment. It is riveting television that gave our panelists all the feels. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsa...

2023-07-1751 min

Fake the Nation The Bear Recap: Season 2 Episodes 7 & 8 (w/ Deborah Basckin & Leah Bonnema)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Leah Bonnema and producer Deborah Basckin to recap episodes 7 & 8 of season 2 of The Bear! In these episodes we learn that people - even Ritchie! - can change. And we also learn the secret behind fine dining. Enjoy! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

2023-07-1145 min

Fake the Nation The Bear Recap: Season 2 Episodes 5 & 6 (w/ John F. O'Donnell & Corey Ryan Forrester)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by fellow comedians John F. O'Donnell and Corey Ryan Forrester as they recap episodes 5 & 6 of The Bear (season 2)! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee 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

2023-07-0553 min

Fake the Nation The Bear Recap: Season 2 Episodes 3 & 4 (w/ Jody Avirgan & Corey Ryan Forrester)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by fellow podcasters Jody Avirgan and Corey Ryan Forrester as they recap episodes 3 & 4 of The Bear (season 2)! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee 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

2023-07-0147 min

Fake the Nation The Bear Recap: Season 2 Episodes 1 & 2 (w/ Leah Bonnema & Ashley Ray)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Ashley Ray and comedian Leah Bonnema as they recap episodes 1 & 2 The Bear (season 2).The team of meat-loving chefs is in full renovation mode as they transform their shabby digs into fine dining fair and we deconstruct it all! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

2023-06-2744 min

Fake the Nation The Bear Recap: Season 1 (w/ Leah Bonnema & Corey Ryan Forrester)Fake the Nation is recapping THE BEAR, the Hulu/FX series. Sit in the low budget culinary world of beef sandwiches in Chicago, but there is so so much more to it! Today, we recap season one in anticipation of the forthcoming release of season two. Joining host Negin Farsad on today’s podcast is incredible comedian Leah Bonnema, and tremendous comedian Cory Ryan Forrester. Enjoy! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad

2023-06-2059 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E10 "With Open Eyes" (w/ Peter Sagal & Benari Lee)Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Peter Sagal from NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton to recap the series finale of HBO's Succession. Together, they dissect the twists and turns and wonder, is anyone on this show ultimately happy? ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/list...

2023-05-291h 02

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E9 "Church and State" (w/ Tala Ashe)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by Tala Ashe fartist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag. In episode 9, "Church and State," the Roys and every fancy person in New York City assemble at Logan Roy's funeral. There are eulogies, champagne, and uneasy alliances. The FTN team dissect, emote, and keep tissues on hand for the incredible penultimate episode of the series. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire

2023-05-2252 min

Fake the Nation Common Sense Ain't Common (w/ Selena Coppock & Dean Edwards)Today, we're talking about the very important underwear packing debate, the influencer AI that's trying to be your girlfriend, and we'll catch up on all the news: Trump's town hall, E. Jean Carroll's case, and George Santos' many criminal indictments. Negin is joined this week by creator of @NYTvows, Selena Coppock, as well as writer, actor and stand-up comedian, Dean Edwards! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire

2023-05-1846 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E8 "America Decides" (w/ Brian Babylon)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Brian Babylon O'Neill from the Wait Wait Don't Tell Me universe and artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag. In Episode 8, "America Decides." its Election Day! Tensions are high and the backstabbing is even stabbier. The FTN team battle election PTSD as they dissect this stressful episode of electoral shenanigans. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music...

2023-05-1555 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E7 "Tailgate Party" (w/ Shane O'Neill)This week host Negin Farsad is joined by Shane O'Neill from the New York Times and artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag. In Episode 7, "Tailgate," the Roys are throwing an Election Eve party for luminaries of the right where mini-cheeseburgers are eaten, where Swedes insult New York City, and where Tom and Shiv make very good use of their balcony. The FTN team dissect, emote, and scream into pillows. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsa...

2023-05-0857 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E6 "Living+" (w/ Isaac Mizrahi)This week on Fake the Nation presents Succession Recaps, host Negin Farsad is joined by none other than fashion legend Isaac Mizrahi & artist Danielle Durchslag to dissect Episode 6, "Living Plus." Here, Kendal goes all-in on a scheme to boost the stock price just as Roman gets a taste for power. Tom and Shiv have what appears to be their first real conversation. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Produce...

2023-05-0157 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E5 "Kill List" (w/ Benari Lee Poulten)This week Fake the Nation's Negin Farsad is joined by Benari Lee Poulten and Danielle Durchslag to recap Season 4 Episode 5 of Succession, "Kill List." In this episode, the gang goes to Norway where they try to bleed the Swede, sweat in saunas, and learn about frozen liters of blood. It's a weird one! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter...

2023-04-2448 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E3 "Connor's Wedding" (w/ Farnoosh Torabi)On this week’s episode of Succession, the siblings get the holy fuck phone call and everyone breaks down. Joining Negin on the recap pod is finance expert Farnoosh Torabi and artist Danielle Durchslag ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

2023-04-1056 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E2 "Rehearsal"Welcome to the Succession Recaps, a Fake the Nation bonus pod. Host Negin Farsad is joined by artist, filmmaker and resident wealth expert Danielle Durchslag to break down episode 2 of season 4, The Rehearsal. In this episode, Logan makes tyrannical speeches to ATN employees, attempts to make apologies to his children and, in the end, everyone is stuck doing karaoke. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire

2023-04-0345 min

Fake the Nation Succession Recap: S4 E1 "The Munsters"Welcome to the Succession Recaps, a Fake the Nation bonus pod. Host Negin Farsad is joined by artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag to break down every episode of the final season of Succession! In this premiere episode, Logan is sad and the kids are still emotionally stunted, but hey, Greg is on a date! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterS...

2023-03-2748 min

Fake the Nation Quiche Transgressions (w/ Alison Leiby & Benari Poulten)In this week's episode, we'll ask if this is the end of English majors, talk about the hazards of searching for "marriage material," discuss airplane etiquette and DNA etiquette. To break all of that down, Negin is joined by two former panelists: comedians Alison Leiby & Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/faketh...

2023-03-0949 min

Fake the Nation Pro Bone-o (w/ Matt Braunger & Gianmarco Soresi)Today, we're chatting about Fox News, we'll make the case for hanging out, and discuss the ins-and-outs of "quiet firing." And to help break all of that down, Negin is joined by some of the most astute comedians around: Matt Braunger and Gianmarco Soresi. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

2023-03-0249 min

Fake the Nation #NoSleepovers (w/ Vicky Kuperman & Andrew Rose Gregory)Today, we're talking all things State of the Union, the new phenomenon of the 'Shoppy Shop', and think pieces on sleepovers. And to break this all down, Negin is joined by a delectable panel consisting of comedian and author, Vicky Kuperman, as well as Andrew Rose Gregory, the creator of the TikTok sensation, 'It's Corn!' ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. ——Rate Fake The Nation...

2023-02-0949 min

Fake the Nation Lies of Color (w/ Margaret Cho & Sam Sanders)Today, we're chatting about the debt ceiling, updates on Biden's classified documents, George Santos, and the joys of lying. Negin is joined by a star-studded panel of returning guests: Sam Sanders and Margaret Cho! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her...

2023-01-2646 min

Fake the Nation Delightful Flatlining (w/ Alex Berg & Seena Ghaznavi)In today's episode, Negin is talking all about the border crisis, Noma and the future of fine dining, and The Slut Era and whether or not we're currently in it. Joining the conversation this week is host of Fraudsters and producer at Zerocool, Seena Ghaznavi, and on-air host and journalist, Alex Berg! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music - Gaby...

2023-01-1944 min

Fake the Nation QAnon-anigans (w/ Reza Aslan & Lizz Winstead)Author of An American Martyr in Persia, Reza Aslan, and founder of Abortion Access Front and co-creator of The Daily Show, Lizz Winstead, join Negin in conversation this week to discuss what's happening in Brazil, Orlando, & Iran. We're also talking about making a case for social climbing and we elevate the discourse on "poop." ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. Rocket Money - Use this l...

2023-01-1252 min

Fake the Nation What is Vabbing? (w/ Eureka O'Hara & Danielle Durchslag)Ringing in the new year, Negin is joined by past guest and filmmaker, Danielle Durchslag, as well as new guest and drag superstar, Eureka O'Hara, to talk all about the new AI that has everyone freaking out, if the men of pop music have dismantled masculinity, and we ask the age-old question, "are single men smellier than married men?" ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: NomNom - Get fresh dog food with every portion personalized to your dog's needs, so you can bring out their best. Get 50% off your no-risk two week trial at TryNom...

2023-01-051h 00

Fake the Nation Taint Week (w/ Subhah Agarwal & Judy Gold, Adam Conover & Traci Thomas)Happy Taint Week* to all that celebrate (*The week between the holidays and the new year)! In this two-part episode, Negin is joined by Subhah Argarwal and Judy Gold as they discuss whether or not you should let your child quit a sport. In part two, Adam Conover and Traci Thomas join Negin to discuss "breakup school" and how to combat ghosting. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FA...

2022-12-2933 min

Fake the Nation Listen to This: Midterm Mayhem, Recuse Me, Iran from AmericaV Interesting is a series form our friends at friends at Lemonada Media that we think you’ll love. Be sure to check out this special episode featuring our own Negin Farsad. Sometimes TikTok superstar V Spehar needs more than a minute to bring you the news. The Under the Desk News anchor is bringing their sharp outfits and sharper commentary to a weekly show with Lemonada Media. Big Issues that matter most, but don’t have a simple, Tweetable solution. Part explainer, part thought-starter show, V’s goal is to make you the most well-informed and “v intere...

2022-12-2948 min

Fake the Nation Democratic Primary Death Match (w/ Ophira Eisenberg and Randy Rainbow)Negin is joined this week by comedians, Ophira Eisenberg and Randy Rainbow, to discuss what to do with your own dead body, what's been happening with Kyrsten Sinema, and a question for the ages: should friends be honest or offer unconditional support? ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Brooklinen - Go to brooklinen.com out Brooklinen's luxurious home and bedding essentials, and use Promo code FAKETHENATION for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscr...

2022-12-1445 min

Fake the Nation Momfluencers (w/ Cody Lindquist & Benari Poulten)Fake the Nation all-stars, Cody Lindquist and Benari Poulten, join Negin this week to talk about the psychological dynamics of gift-giving, momfluencers and why they're all up in our brains, and the new proposed Democratic primary calendar. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Storyworth - Help your family share their story this holiday season withStoryWorth and save $10 on your first purchase! That’s S-T-O-R-Y-W-O-R-T-H dot com slash fake to save $10 on your first purchase! StoryWorth dot com slash fake. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

2022-12-0852 min

Fake the Nation Super Soccer Stars (w/ Adam Conover and Traci Thomas)Fake the Nation veterans, Adam Conover and Traci Thomas, join Negin this week to talk about the World Cup, China's protests, the Kardashians, and the most burning question of all time: When should you put up your Christmas lights? ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

2022-12-0150 min

Fake the Nation Nipple Energy (w/ Isaac Mizrahi & Marcella Arguello, Sally Kohn & V Spehar)In this two-part holiday edition of Fake the Nation, Negin is joined by Isaac Mizrahi and Marcella Arguello as they discuss why a 91 year old Minnesota woman went skydiving. In part two, Negin is joined by Sally Kohn and V Spehar as they talk about the art of sexting. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a...

2022-11-2432 min

Fake the Nation The Terping Community (w/ Harry Terjanian and Jacquis Neal)Negin is joined this week by comedians, Jacquis Neal and Harry Terjanian, to discuss the state of post-midterm politics, people who are angry on Broadway, the latest Astrology dating show, and the American obsession with lawns. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Brooklinen - Go to brooklinen.com out Brooklinen's luxurious home and bedding essentials, and use Promo code FAKETHENATION for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Ra...

2022-11-1750 min

Fake the Nation Boring Wins (w/ Grace Lynch and Zach Stafford)Negin is joined this week by returning guest and host of the podcast, Teaching Texas, Grace Lynch, as well as Tony Award winner and host of the podcast, Vibe Check, Zach Stafford. They all break down the midterm results, why Gen Z has a problem with the thumbs up emoji, and the epidemic which is being quiet fired. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Helix - Use this link or go to HelixSleep.com/fakethenation for up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows Storyworth - Help your family share the...

2022-11-1047 min

Fake the Nation Impending Midterms (w/ David Cross)This week Negin is joined by David Cross to talk Obama's recent speech, the Paul Pelosi attack, midterms, the state of Twitter, Iran protests, if we should be allowed to curse on license plates, and date night debates. It's fun! We promise. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See omnystudio.com/listene...

2022-11-0340 min

Fake the Nation Modest Madonna (w/ Dan Pashman and Sami Sage)This week, Negin is joined by Dan Pashman and Sami Sage to discuss the upcoming midterms, the price of gas, and Madonna claiming she's the OG sex icon. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. Aspiration - Apply for the Aspiration Zero credit card today and earn a three-hundred-dollar welcome bonus after spending three thousand dollars in the first ninety days at aspiration.com/FAKETHENATION to go c...

2022-10-2749 min

Fake the Nation Trauma Folder (w/ Rosebud Baker and Christian Finnegan)This week, Negin is joined by Rosebud Baker and Christian Finnegan to discuss the misconception of unfunny women, attacks against comedians, and climate activists throwing cans of soup on Van Gogh's artwork. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! Brooklinen - Go to brooklinen.com out Brooklinen's luxurious home and bedding essentials, and use Promo code FAKETHENATION for $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-s...

2022-10-2054 min

Fake the Nation Not Pumpkin Lube (w/ Subhah Agarwal and Judy Gold)This week Negin is joined by Subhah Agarwal and Judy Gold to discuss Democrats behaving badly, our voting plans considering what's at stake, Iranian protests, Roe V. Wade discourse, police funding, Midterm voting, Kanye West, and most consequentially, Pumpkin Spice flavoring (lotion and lube included). ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/lis...

2022-10-1350 min

Fake the Nation The Iran Episode (w/ Sally Kohn & V Spehar)This week Negin is joined by host of the V Interesting podcast from Lemonada Media, V Spehar, and returning guest, the wonderful Sally Kohn, to explain what's going on in Iran, why it's sparked international interest, and if It's our responsibility to get involved. The panel also discusses what's also going on in Italy and the most important things to do before you turn 40. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Produce...

2022-10-0655 min

Fake the Nation Needlepointing Metallica Lyrics (w/ Bruce McCulloch & Benari Poulten)Bruce McCulloch makes his pioneer Fake the Nation appearance this week while Benari Poulten returns to the podcast for his millionth time! Negin, Bruce and Benari discuss how to fix the future of debates, television’s existential crisis, and why millennials don't have hobbies. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listene...

2022-09-2944 min

Fake the Nation The Demonization of Single Women (w/ Selena Coppock & Danielle Moodie)Returning panelist, Two Wick Minimum host- Selena Coppock, and first time panelist, Woke Af Daily host - Danielle Moodie, join Negin to talk about this week's biggest stories. Should billionaires have a way to give away their money? Why do people care if some women don't have children? All that and more is answered on this week's episode! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aspiration - Apply for the Aspiration Zero credit card today and earn a three-hundred-dollar welcome bonus after spending three thousand dollars in the first ninety days at aspiration.com/FAKETHENATION to go c...

2022-09-2244 min

Fake the Nation Racists to Watch (w/ Isaac Mizrahi & Marcella Arguello)Star-studded panel this week as Negin is joined by the fabulous, Isaac Mizrahi, and the hilarious, Marcella Arguello! The panel discusses the Queen's passing, abortion bans, and why everyone stopped drinking. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——P...

2022-09-1549 min

Fake the Nation Quiet Partying (w/ Ophira Eisenberg & Kristen Meinzer)This week Ophira Eisenberg and Kristen Meinzer join Negin to talk about everything from California banning sales of new gasoline cars to what's been going on with Sarah Palin! Then the panel discusses being quiet in two separate topics - why people are quitting "quietly" and why rich people are found to be quiet. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Helix - Use this link or go to HelixSleep.com/fakethenation for up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a re...

2022-09-0848 min

Fake the Nation Elon Tusk (w/ Chris Gethard, Jeff Nussbaum, Nadia Alexander, Gaby Dunn, & Quinn Shephard)In this special LDW cultural grab bag episode, Negin is joined by a panel of fantastic friends, Chris Gethard, Jeff Nussbaum, Nadia Alexander, Gaby Dunn, and Quinn Shephard! Chris and Jeff talk about asking strangers for help, while Nadia, Gaby, and Quinn weigh the pros and cons of bringing back animals from extinction ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music...

2022-09-0131 min

Fake the Nation The Emperor's Really Dingy New Clothes (w/ Peppermint & Katie Hannigan)Negin is joined this week by comedian, Katie Hannigan, and drag queen activist, Peppermint, to talk about everything going on in the news this week! They talk about everything from student loan forgiveness, to Papa John's latest endeavor, to what makes something 'fun?' ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aspiration - Apply for the Aspiration Zero credit card today and earn a three-hundred-dollar welcome bonus after spending three thousand dollars in the first ninety days at aspiration.com/FAKETHENATION to go carbon neutral effortlessly and earn a three-hundred-dollar bonus! Athletic Greens - Athle...

2022-08-2548 min

Fake the Nation Nips Out in the Spanish Parliament (w/ Jolenta Greenberg & Andrew Ti)Negin is joined this week by host of the By the Book podcast, Jolenta Greenberg, and host of Yo, Is This Racist podcast, Andrew Ti! They talk about all the democratic emails they've been receiving, why wearing ties to work might be coming to an end, and their thoughts on Will Smith's apology video. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: GodPod - You can’t go wrong with adding The God Pod to your podcast rotation. It’s incredibly funny, there’s never a dull show. Search for The God Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wher...

2022-08-1847 min

Fake the Nation Dated & Related (w/ Stephanie Butnick & Liel Leibovitz)Negin is joined this week by hosts of the Unorthodox podcast, Stephanie Butnick & Liel Leibovitz! They discuss two pretty terrible men in the news this past week, list off celebrities with the worst private jet CO2 emissions, and unpack the latest Netflix reality television series. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Helix - Use this link or go to HelixSleep.com/fakethenation for up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter E...

2022-08-1147 min

Fake the Nation Violently Average (w/ Mary Houlihan & Mike Pesca)Negin is joined this week by comedian, Mary Houlihan, and journalist, Mike Pesca, to talk about everything from Joe Manchin, to teenagers getting jobs, to finally finding out how normal we are! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

2022-08-0446 min

Fake the Nation Engaygement (w/ Nadia Alexander, Gaby Dunn, & Quinn Shephard)Negin's "Not Okay" director, Quinn Shephard, and co-star, Nadia Alexander, along with comedian, Gaby Dunn, all join in conversation to talk about all the things going on this week. What's going on with gay marriage bills? How is social media affecting our brain? And how should we feel about Bennifer being married? ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio...

2022-07-2847 min

Fake the Nation Political Multiverse of Madness (w/ Chris Gethard & Jeff Nussbaum)Chris Gethard and Jeff Nussbaum join Negin this week to discuss Hershel Walker and why he sucks, some of history's most famous undelivered speeches of all time, and everything that makes up a terrible house guest. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. Outschool - Head over to Outschool.com/fakethenation and use code fakethenation to learn all about Outschools’s summer programs and save fifteen...

2022-07-2147 min

Fake the Nation Big Gopher (w/ Pete Dominick & Solomon Georgio)Pete Dominick and Solomon Georgio join Negin to discuss Biden’s executive order on abortion, why air travel is having problems, and everything you need to know about the latest movie watching trend known as, "Gentleminions." ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: TrueBill - Use this link or go to TrueBill.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Neg...

2022-07-1445 min

Fake the Nation A Summer Shorty (w/ Joel Kim Booster & Traci Thomas- Danielle Durschlag & Shalewa Sharpe)Negin is joined by Joel Kim Booster and Traci Thomas as they talk about the weird stuff on Wikipedia. In part 2, Negin is joined by Danielle Durschlag and Shalewa Sharpe as they give advice to a late bloomer.——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Audible - Use this link or go to audible.com/thebiglie to listen to Jon Hamm lead an all-star cast in The Big Lie, a riveting new Audible Original. Helix - Use this link or go to HelixSleep.com/fakethenation for up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two f...

2022-07-0732 min

Fake the Nation 1,000 Band-Aids (w/ Yedoye Travis & Justin Robert Young)Negin is back as host this week and is joined by Yedoye Travis and Justin Robert Young to discuss everything from SCOTUS overturning Roe to bringing party vibes to your political party.——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. Made Cozy - Use this link or go to madecozy.com and enter promo code FAKETHENATION at checkout to get 15% off quality and unique statement pieces for yo...

2022-06-3054 min

Fake the Nation Backseat STDs (w/ Jeet Heer & Leah Bonnema)Jeet Heer and Leah Bonnema join Negin to discuss the January 6th hearings, why everyone may be marrying the wrong person for them, and why one woman is drawing connection between having Geico insurance and HPV.——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: TrueBill - Use this link or go to TrueBill.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! Made Cozy - Use this link or go to madecozy.com and enter promo code FAKETHENATION at checkout to get 15% off quality and unique statement pieces for your h...

2022-06-1648 min

Fake the Nation #NotAllKathys (w/ Danielle Durschlag & Shalewa Sharpe)Danielle Durschlag and Shalewa Sharpe join Negin to discuss California primaries, a bubbling Google controversy, and (hopefully) the last thing anyone will ever say about the Depp-Heard trial.——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Helix - Use this link or go to HelixSleep.com/fakethenation for up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar ...

2022-06-0948 min

Fake the Nation Passive Aggressive Venmo Requests (w/Pete Dominick, Rebecca Soffer and Benari Poulten, Eddie Geller)Pete Dominick and Rebecca Soffer join Negin in Part 1 of this episode and chat about people who charge for attending house parties --- and the social norms around hosting a party. In part two of this episode, Benari Poulten and Eddie Geller chat with Negin about the hierarchy of relationships. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Aurate - Use this link or go to AurateNewYork.com/Fakethenation for 20% off your first Aurate purchase ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter ...

2022-06-0234 min

Fake the Nation It's Not Working For Us (w/ Evan Gregory, Brian Brushwood)Evan Gregory and Brian Brushwood join a tearful Negin as they mourn the senseless murder of elementary school children in Ulvlade, Texas. Then, a political round up convo featuring John Fetterman's primary win in Pennsylvania, Dr. Oz's recount against David McCormick and Stacy Abrams in Georgia. Last, the panel chats about, BeReal, a newer social media site that calls itself the "anti-instagram” and Brian and Evan give their full review. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Outschool - Use code fakethenation to save fifteen dollars off your child’s first class. ——Rate Fake The...

2022-05-2641 min

Fake the Nation Astrophysicist Himbos (w/ Pete Dominick and Rebecca Soffer)This week Pete Dominick and Rebecca Soffer join Negin and talk about the shooting in Buffalo and solutions to stop something like this from happening again. Rebecca talks about her new book, The Modern Loss Handbook, and the words to use when speaking to someone who is grieving. Then, a 'cultural grab bag of topics' from himbos, big companies announcing travel support for their worker's abortions, to fast food's new approach to selling you food: horoscopes. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Helix Sleep - Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress...

2022-05-1953 min

Fake the Nation Domestic Supply Of Infants (with Benari Poulten, Eddie Geller)Benari Poulten and Eddie Geller join Negin on the panel this week as they discuss thoughts and feelings around the SCOTUS draft leak. Afterwards, a conversation on the life and times of Madison Cawthorn -- and if congress needs to rethink its obsession with longevity. Then, they discuss the ethics of deep fake technology in reference to Kendrick Lamar's latest music video. Eddie Geller is running for Congress in Flordia's 15th Congressional District ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Stamps.com - Use promo code FAKETHENATION for a special offerTruebill...

2022-05-1250 min

Fake the Nation I Recognize 'Goblin Mode' As a Thing (with Christian Finnegan, Dani Faith Leonard)*This episode was recorded before the SCOTUS draft leak* Negin is joined by Christian Finnegan and Dani Faith Leonard on this week's panel. The three discuss the pitiful and melodramatic nature of personal essays, the cultural significance of ‘goblin mode’, and what Baby Boomers got right about parenting. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aurate - Use promo code Athletic Greens - Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and lea...

2022-05-0551 min

Fake the Nation Elon Might Clown Us All (w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sean Rameswaram)Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sean Rameswaram join Negin Farsad to talk Twitter & Elon, Mask Mandates and the link between astrology and narcissism. Then NDT talks about his new book, WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSE IN 3D, which highlights the visual grandeur of space. Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Athletic Greens - Use this link to receive FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchaseNutrafol - Use promo code FAKETHENATION to save fifteen dollars off your first month’s subscription —— Rate Fake The Nation 5...

2022-04-2852 min

Fake the Nation Fancy College is a Fancy Scam (w/ Danielle Durchslag and Katie Compa)This week, Negin is joined by Danielle Durchslag and Katie Compa on the panel, and the three discuss Elizabeth Warren's strategies for winning in November and offer their own strategies on how to win. Then, they discuss the importance of "Are we sharing boyfriends" Facebook groups and talk about the implications of a New York Times article titled Rags to Riches Stories are Actually Kinda Disturbing. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Athletic Greens - Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first p...

2022-04-2151 min

Fake the Nation The Toddler's Need to Unionize (w/ Lizz Winstead and Jody Avirgan)Lizz Winstead and Jody Avirgan join Negin for this weeks panel, they kick off the show with the heartwarming story of a couple of dudes and how they defied the giant that is Amazon and unionized 8000 Amazon workers. Then, they tackle the Japanese tradition of allowing toddlers to run their first errand, the real reason fit people drink more than unfit people and how we are feeling now that taxes are due. Last the panel has a conversation about where they hid as kids and how they hide now as adults. Thank you to this week’s spo...

2022-04-1449 min

Fake the Nation She'll Keep It QAnon (w/ Joel Kim Booster, Traci Thomas)Joel Kim Booster and Traci Thomas join Negin on the panel as they discuss what is going on with the January 6 committee and those *weird* Ginni Thomas text messages. Afterwards they move onto a NYT article which blames COVID for the shortage in surrogate birthers. Last they chime in on the decline of sexual activity from 1990 to now, and if the decline is a bad thing? Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Aurate - use promo code FAK...

2022-04-0749 min

Fake the Nation Emails That Fall Below The Fold (w/ Jon Lovett & Karen Chee, Adam Felber & Nicole Hemmer)Negin is joined by Jon Lovett & Karen Chee for part one of this episode as they discuss Yale’s happiness professor saying anxiety Is destroying her students lives. Then, Adam Felber & Nicole Hemmer join Negin for a conversation on the healthy boundaries of ghosting. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Athletic Greens - Use this link for a FREE 1 yearsupply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase—— Rate Fake...

2022-03-3135 min

Fake the Nation Eff Those Guys (w/ Marcella Arguello and Jesse Case)Marcella Arguello and Jesse Case join Negin on the panel and discuss Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz's questioning during Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s hearing. Then, a conversation about an article in the Atlantic that talks about losing skills you used to have. Last, they jump into a grab bag of topics that include the sold-out Coors Light lollipops (what?), DMT-making-toads and nickels. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Aurate - Use this link to...

2022-03-2446 min

Fake the Nation Doppelbanger (w/ Alzo Slade, Seena Ghaznavi)Negin is joined by Seena Ghaznavi and Alzo Slade as they talk about Daylight Savings and the shocking senate bill that passed to make daylight savings time permanent. Then the panel discusses the Iowa caucus, the price of gas and the safety of pickup trucks. Finally, they shine a light on Doppelbangining -- no judgements! Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:True Bill Athletic Greens - Use this link for a FREE 1 yearsupply of immune-supporting Vitamin...

2022-03-1754 min

Fake the Nation Looking Hot Is Its Own Reward (w/ Gianmarco Soresi, Carmen Lagala)This week Negin is joined by Gianmarco Soresi and Carmen Lagala as they discuss ‘Bigorexia’ — a new teenage social media trend, the Don’t Say Gay Bill, and why Florida is worried about the wrong things. Last, a conversation on the phrase “vibe shift”, what it means, and tips to survive. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Aurate New York Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! F...

2022-03-1051 min

Fake the Nation It Was Nice (w/ Adam Felder, Nicole Hemmer)This week Negin is joined by Adam Felder and Nicole Hemmer as they discuss the State of The Union, the international reaction to Ukraine and Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Then, a conversation on a Vogue article that asks, What happens if your friends don’t like your partner? ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Aurate New York Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! ...

2022-03-0342 min

Fake the Nation Unfair Exaggerations (w/ Jon Lovett, Karen Chee)This week Jon Lovett & Karen Chee join Negin on the panel as they discuss themisinformation around the Biden drug strategy. Then they talk about the new social media app that shall not be named. Last they land on an article in Wired that explains why flexible work hours often mean women work more. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION - (a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase) ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

2022-02-2445 min

Fake the Nation How Is This Happening in Canada? (w/ Leah Bonnema and Virginia Heffernan)This week Virginia Heffernan and Leah Bonnema join Negin to discuss Canada's truck strike and if they are winning any supporters. Then a very serious conversation about the years long McDonalds vs Burger King's fast food war. Finally, a conversation about an article in Vox that takes a look at comedies identity crisis. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION - (a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase)TrueBill.com/FAKETHENATIONStamps.com - (Sign up with promo code FAKETHENATION for a speci...

2022-02-1750 min

Fake the Nation Straight As for Voting (w/ Wajahat Ali, Anat Shenker-Osorio)This week Negin is joined by Wajahat Ali and Anat Shenker-Osorio, they chat about voting and what democrats should be doing to mobilize, get their messages across, and why they consistently seem to fall short (featuring some words we should probably adopt). Then, a conversation on the banning of books, and Wajahat plugs his new book, 'Go Back To Where You Came From'. Last they talk about an article in the Atlantic that asks 'Is Old Music Killing New Music?' ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:Athletic Greens - (FREE 1 yearsupply of immune-supporting Vitamin D...

2022-02-1051 min

Fake the Nation These People Are Not Epidemiologists (w/Maeve Higgins, Tehran Von Ghasri)This week Negin is joined by Maeve Higgins and Tehran Von Ghasri as they discuss the forming of a Trump-free GOP and Boris Johnson's fall from grace. Then, a conversation on Whoopi Goldberg's suspension from The View and how Joe Rogan continues to spread COVID misinformation. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:Aurate (Aurate.com/FAKETHENATION)——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin FarsadProducer - Danielle Jones-W...

2022-02-0350 min

Fake the Nation Quit Before They Fire You (w/ Benari Poulten, Traci Thomas)This week Negin is joined by Benari Poulten and Traci Thomas as they delve into the realities of the job market a la The Great Resignation. Then a conversation on if it is okay to ask an ex to delete a nude, before jumping into the satisfaction of holding a grudge ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Get Super Leaf (Use promo code FAKETHENATION)——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Hos...

2022-01-271h 00

Fake the Nation Panic About Their Peen (w/ Corey Ryan Forrester, Selema Masekela)This week Negin is joined by Selema Masekela and Corey Ryan Forrester as they check-in on voting rights across the country, a bill that seeks to hold fashion brands accountable for waste, and COVID-dick.——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Truebill (Use promo code FAKETHENATION)Athletic Greens (Use this link for special gift)——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin FarsadProducer - Danielle Jones-WesleyE...

2022-01-2049 min

Fake the Nation The Politics of Celebrity (w/ Sarah Marshall, Sally Kohn)This week Negin is joined by Sarah Marshall and Sally Kohn as they discuss the Theranos trial and Elizabeth Holmes verdict as well as Dr.Oz and Clay Aiken running for public office. Afterward, the panel discusses a cultural grab bag of topics ranging from Bob Saget's death to the relevance of the Golden Globes without telecast. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:Helix Sleep (Use promo code FAKETHENATION)Aurate (For 20% off your first Aurate purchase)Athletic Greens (Use this link for special gift) ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Pod...

2022-01-1354 min

Fake the Nation Goth In My Heart (w/ Jenny Yang and Gaby Dunn)This week Negin is joined by Jenny Yang and Gaby Dunn as they chat about Omicron and the 1 year anniversary of the Jan 6 Insurrection (but keep it light). Afterwards, the panel discusses why goth coming back is -- kind of exciting. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:BetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month)Stamps.com (Use promocode FAKETHENATION)Athletic Greens (Use this link for special gift) ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin faketh...

2022-01-0647 min

Fake the Nation A Holiday Shorty (w/ Connor Franta & Shalewa Sharpe - Bobcat Goldthwait & James Arthur)Negin is joined by Connor Franta and Shalewa Sharpe as they tackle the audacity of a 105 year old marathon runner. In part 2, Negin is joined by Bobcat Goldthwait and James Arthur as they discuss why grandma's fake fruit basket is making a comeback. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:BetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month) ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Da...

2021-12-3033 min

Fake the Nation Hospitality For Alien Algae Please (w/ Lizz Winstead, Ali Vingiano)Negin is joined by Lizz Winstead and Ali Vingiano as they discuss an article in Vox that talks about how expensive it is to be' single. Then Lizz gives an update on the direction of abortion rights and the best ways to get involved. Afterwards, the panel looks at a New Yorker article on alien life on Earth and discusses why these findings were disappointing and not really a big deal. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:BetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month) ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Pod...

2021-12-2353 min

Fake the Nation Artificially Enhanced Camels (w/ Bob the Drag Queen, Youngmi Mayer)Negin is joined by Bob the Drag Queen and Youngmi Mayer as they discuss a group of camels who were disqualified from a beauty contest because of Botox usage (i.e. our google search, Attractive Camels). Then the panel discusses the CEO of Better.com's decision to fire 900 employees over Zoom and why Jeremy Strong's profile in the New Yorker reminds us that method acting is a group project. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:TruebillBetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month) ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Po...

2021-12-1543 min

Fake the Nation I Gotta Kill That Thing (w/ Bobcat Goldthwait and James Arthur M.)In this week's episode, Negin is joined by comedy legend Bobcat Goldthwait and James Arthur M. as they discuss paternity leave and why it is important for dads. Afterward, Negin and the panel talk about a 1997 Wired magazine article that predicted we'd be living in a utopian era by now -- and why this article may have missed a few points. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!—— Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter: @NeginFarsadEmail Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com.Support her Patreon www.patreon.co...

2021-12-0959 min

Fake the Nation Variant Names Could Get Cuter (w/ Brian Park, Giulia Rozzi)In this week's episode, Negin is joined by Brian Park and Giulia Rozzi as they discuss the new COVID-19 strain of concern, Omnicron. Negin and the panel chat about Barbados ending its 400 years of British rule and yes, Rihanna. Then, a conversation on what it means to be a #sexinfluencers and the psychology of tracking packages ———————— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter: @NeginFarsad Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad

2021-12-0247 min

Fake the Nation Infrastructure Is Sexy (w/ Connor Franta, Shalewa Sharpe)In this week's episode, Negin is joined by Shalewa Sharpe and Connor Franta as they discuss the necessity for a new University of Austin, sponsored by think-tankers. Negin and the panel break down the bill and the politics surrounding it Then, they dig down into a cultural grab bag that includes #freedBritney, the culture of Botox, and Sesame Street's new Asian muppet.————Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad:Twitter: @NeginFarsadWrite to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com.Support her Patreon www.patreon.com/Negi...

2021-11-1854 min

Fake the Nation A Career Hot Streak (w/ Liz Miele and Matt Bellassai)In this week's episode, Negin is joined by Liz Miele and Matt Bellassai as they examine China's push to promote vocational training over college and if the US should consider a similar model. Negin and the panel break down an article in The Atlantic that claims to have the science of a replicating a career hot-streak. Then, they dig into a cultural “grab bag” of topics ranging from toxic positivity to COVID holiday plans to Aaron Rogers vaccination mishap. —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow N...

2021-11-1155 min

Fake the Nation Some Stank on Thunberg (w/ Pete Dominick and Josh Gwynn)This week Negin is joined by Pete Dominick (Stand Up with Pete Dominick) and Josh Gwynn (Back Issue) and the panel discusses the Glasgow Climate Summit and if these types of events offer any hope towards actually decreasing climate change. Then Negin and the panel examine the social and political implications of words like BIPOC and Latinx and why it feels like this language is ever-evolving. Last, a cultural "grab bag" of topics, from the origin of the phrase, “Let's Go Brandon”, to a new food app that lets you buy leftovers from restaurants to a quick analysis of the...

2021-11-0450 min

Fake the Nation The Fame Is Coming (w Ophira Eisenberg, Andrew Heaton)Ophira Eisenberg and Andrew Heaton join Negin to discuss how Facebook could be improved post-whistleblower and whether Andrew Yang is wise to leave the Democratic Party. They expound on William Shatner's upcoming trip to space and Russia's plans to film a film in space. Last they talk about the reality of fame in the social media era and why we are all attracted to it. Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad: Twitter: @NeginFarsad Write to Negin at fa...

2021-10-0751 min

Fake the Nation It's Not Like Society Crumbled (w/ Lizz Winstead, Lane Moore)Negin is joined by Lizz Winstead and Lane Moore to chat about the new gender gap in education and ask — should we give men priority registration? They discuss reproductive rights and Lizz’s foundation Abortion Access Front and the work being done in Texas to support women. All before sinking their teeth into some Dribs & Drabs about R. Kelly’s verdict (FINALLY), the debt ceiling and why everyone should enjoy the theatre. Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad: Twitter: @NeginFar...

2021-09-3058 min

Fake the Nation I Want That Thigh (w/ Murray Hill, Cody Lindquist)Negin is joined by Murray Hill and Cody Lindquist to dish about the Emmys and Instagram's terrible algorithm. They discuss parasocial relationships and Murray's unhealthy obsession with A-Rod and JLo. Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad: Twitter: @NeginFarsad Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com. Support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Julia Lindon Engineer - Ste...

2021-09-2354 min

Fake the Nation Ax the Rich (w/ Hari Kondabolu, Shalewa Sharpe)Hari Kondabolu and Shalewa Sharpe join Negin to talk about the show stopping looks and political statements made at the 2021 Met Ball. They also discuss the vaccine mandate and what America would look like if it had 6 political parties. Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad: Twitter: @NeginFarsad Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com. Support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. Host - Negin Farsad

2021-09-1653 min

Fake the Nation It's Not Rocket Scientists (w/ Christian Finnegan, Selena Coppock)Christian Finnegan and Selena Coppock join Negin to share their thoughts on the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11 and discuss why Costa Ricans live way longer than us. They also stick around to dive into the current crisis of white guys on TV. Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad: Twitter: @NeginFarsad Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com. Support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. Host - N...

2021-09-091h 01

Fake the Nation Thumbs Down (w/ Chris Gethard, Jacquis Neal, Monét X Change, Ophira Eisenberg)In this special LDW cultural grab bag episode, Negin is joined by a panel of fantastic friends, Chris Gethard, Jacquis Neal, Monét X Change, and Ophira Eisenberg! Chris and Jacquis talk about bus carpentry and how to be a gentle dirtbag, while Monét and Ophira let out their frustrations with Apple tapbacks and the messy Jeopardy! host-replacement search. Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad: Twitter: @NeginFarsad Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com. Support her Patreon www.patr...

2021-09-0242 min