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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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Today, we're talking about holding onto an old pair of pants, the enshitification of internet platforms, and how anxious parents may need some help. To breakdown all of these topics are comedians Maz Jobrani and Alise Morales!——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 TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1Today, we're gonna talk about the phenomenon that is "the hush trip," we'll also talk the stereotypes that personal trainers have, third parties, and virtual first dates. To discuss all of this and more is host of the Go Touch Grass podcast, Milly Tamarez, as well as returning guest and communications strategist, Sally Kohn!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about the act of deciphering a man's text messages, the GOP's money woes, we'll see where America ranked on the global happiness report and finally, we'll ask if open toed shoes belong in professional settings. We're joined this week by hilarious comedians and podcasters, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti.——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Prose - Try Prose and get your healthiest hair in 30 days or your money back. Try an exclusive trial offer so you can see the difference custom care can make. Go to prose.com/fakethenation for your free consultation and fifty percent off your one-of-a-kind formulas.——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No topics are off limits on this week's episode! The Trump campaign, the kerfuffle at NBC, the yapping trend on TikTok, the decline in vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, and we'll ask if having children ruins women's careers - we're covering it all. To help break all of this down, we're joined by journalist, Jessica Bennett, and comedian, Pete Dominick!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% offRocket 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 TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're taking a lil' Persian New Year vacation this week! But fear not, we have a couple of segments of the show that we've been saving for this very moment. First up, we have David Cross and Seena Ghaznavi join to discuss how to channel your anger. Then, we have a wonderful conversation with Danielle Durchslag and Laurel Braitman on how many books we're reading.——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Head to Paired.com/FakeTheNation to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. A happier relationship starts here!——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're doing a political retrospective when we earnestly ask the question, "are you better off now than you were four years ago?" We'll also look at the Katie Britt phenomenon, Wendy's dynamic pricing kerfuffle, and we'll ask if you need a wallet anymore. Joining to break all of that and more down are two guests that have been on the podcast a zillion times before, Andrew Heaton & Benari Poulten!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're looking at the Super Tuesday election results as well as the latest Supreme Court ruling on Trump. We're also gonna discuss a man who sued Power Ball and how gossiping might actually be good for us. Today's panelists are returning guests comedians, Judah Friedlander & Gabe Mollica!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.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 TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about weighing yourself before getting on a flight, standardized tests making a comeback, and whether you can still make honest criticism publicly. We'll also ask the question: what does bravery mean to us? And to help break all of this down is artist and filmmaker, Danielle Durchslag, and New York Times best selling author, Laurel Braitman.——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about the re-definition of the word "sober," the Mr. Mom trope and if it's a thing of the past, and finally we'll dip our toes into the political muck with Trump, Biden and Alabama. Joining to break all of this down is the hilarious comedian Adam Cayton-Holland, and the excellent writer Wajahat Ali.——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about the decline in dating apps and the debunking of love languages. We'll also discuss the latest seminal case on guns and the parental duty surrounding them and finally we'll ask the question: should we have a new national holiday? To break all of this down, we have returning guests: Adam Burke and Traci Thomas!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Factor - Head to factormeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off.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 TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about congress and the border deal and the Grammy's. We'll also discuss the Taylor Swift/ Super Bowl conspiracy theory, breakdown everything Apple Vision and deliberate menu trends across the nation. To break all of this down, we're joined by host of the podcast Two Wick Minimum, Selena Coppock, and host of the podcast Life and Art, Lilah Raptopoulos!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/FAKETHENATION——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about a really delightful grocery store in the Netherlands making headlines, we'll discuss what's going on with E. Jean Carroll, and we're going to ask if the stigma of a lay-off is over and how one adopts a legacy mindset? And joining to break all of that down are veterans of Fake the Nation, Cody Lindquist & Farnoosh Torabi!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Immigrantly - Immigrantly uses personal stories to delve into authentic Immigrant experiences and dares to ask guests what they think of and hope for America. Find Immigrantly wherever you listen to podcasts.——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about this week's Oscars snub, the tween skincare movement, the presidential primaries, plus some pet ownership discourse with guests Lizz Winstead and Dustin Chafin!Guests: Lizz Winstead & Dustin Chafin——Thank you to this week’s sponsor:Rocket Money - 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 TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about a truly odd form of stalker-ism, we'll also talk about the Iowa caucus, and what progressives should be messaging to get through 2024. Joining in discussion is an all-star panel of returning Fake the Nation guests: comedian, Katie Hannigan, and host of the podcast, Words to Win By, Anat Shenker-Osorio!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/FAKETHENATIONSee, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscribe to “See, The Thing Is” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on YouTube. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday!——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're discussing The Golden Globes, Harvard's president's resignation, and we'll look at the use of A.I. in online dating. Joining to break all of that down and more are comedians and past guests of Fake the Nation, Ophira Eisenberg & Alison Leiby!——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're talking about how to make good resolutions that you'll actually keep, we'll also look at the cultural slush pile to figure out why feet have become such a thing, and we'll look back at the biggest cultural moments from 2023. Joining to break all of this down and more are hilarious comedians, Christian Finnegan and Judy Gold!——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!See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscribe to “See, The Thing Is” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on YouTube. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday!——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Happy Taint Week - to celebrate, we're sharing a few wonderful conversations we had in the backlog! First, Sam Bee and Gloria Riviera join to discuss a morally dubious way to get your in-laws to leave and whether "liking" hot girl pics on IG is tantamount to cheating. And then, John Fugelsang and Gabe Mollica join to talk about a boyfriend who caught their future in-law cheating on their spouse.——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 TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're discussing how much money millennials think they need to be happy, how the concept of 'pretty privilege' works for men, and we'll ask "what to do with addiction to consumerism?" Joining us this week is host of the Fraudsters podcast, Seena Ghaznavi, and host of Senses Working Overtime, David Cross!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscribe to “See, The Thing Is” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on YouTube. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday!——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we're discussing tripping balls on magic mushrooms, TIME's Person of the Year, how Gen Z celebrates the holidays, and what happened at the College Antisemitism Hearing. And to breakdown all that and more, is Tala Ashe and Paula Poundstone!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscribe to “See, The Thing Is” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on YouTube. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday!Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.——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.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's show, we're discussing the way of life known as "ugly time," a surprising debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom, and the lexapro sweatshirts and what we can infer about the current state of the mental health struggle. Joining us today are Samantha Bee and Gloria Riviera, hosts of the new podcast, "The Defenders" which is an original series from Lemonada Media.——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 TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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If you are going to do a podcast about Bad Art Friend why not update yourself on the details? Your take is exactly what kidney patients and their families are livid about. Listen to a far more responsible podcast, Feminine Chaos. They did not have several days to include new information and still did a far more informative analysis.
I hate when people say LoL in person. These people have dead eyes.
Hello, enjoying your show. Regarding folks not appreciating government, there is a great book - The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis. It starts out tracking the transition from the Obama to the Trump administration. But it ends up highlighting what good government does and what it looks like
The unacknowledged privilege coming from Negin has become too much for me. We don't all live in NYC and have the same opportunities.
I can't believe they gave Negin the news on the air! I had the same reaction and my heart broke all over again. 💔
The confirmation was a sham. And these new allegations only adds to Fords testimony and makes her allegations even more credible. But for me Kavanagh's nomination should have been thrown out based on what he did with the Texas case where a young migrant girl was seeking an abortion after rape.
spoiler after spoiler after spoiler with no spoiler warnings, unsubscribing.
GAME OF THRONES SPOILER IN THE FIRST 30 SECONDS because people are assholes and don't provide spoiler warnings
this is a fair thoughtful and smart podcast. not very funny though. a few chuckles.worth a listen if you want a mostly level headed leftist, liberal perspective on issues
Hi! Need to say, Mayor Pete is a US Naval Reserve officer who served in Afghanistan in MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. Post-Chump, USA natsec will need a knowledgable hand. He has or has had a Top Secret security clearance. Not saying he's my pick, but this is the feature that's most important about him that I see.
This is why the constitution was created primarily as a living document. Something that can be changed and shaped as society evolves.