Fake the Nation
Headgum & Negin Farsad
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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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07/13/23 • 49 min
Today, we're talking about Musk v. Zuck Twitter Threads cage match, we will also talk about SCOTUS on affirmative action and finally, "The No Wash Movement." What is it and do you have to try it? We're joined by equally delightful and hilarious comedians, Katie Hannigan and Jay Jurden!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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369. The Third Space (w/ Sadia Azmat & Traci Thomas)
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08/10/23 • 56 min
Today, we're going to weigh in on Time's official list of the 100 best films of the last ten decades, we'll also ask if landing a man is still part of the discourse for feminists, and we'll discuss the reasons why people are abandoning church. Joining the panel this week is creator and host of The Stacks podcast, Traci Thomas, as well as comedian and author of the book, Sex Bomb, Sadia Azmat!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
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06/27/23 • 44 min
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!
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364. Erudite OnlyFans (w/ Selena Coppock & Dean Edwards and Corey Forrester & Allison Raskin)
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07/06/23 • 38 min
We're taking a lil' break to observe Independence Day, but we have a couple excellent conversations from the vault that we know you'll enjoy. First up, Dean Edwards and Selena Coppock join to talk about a "healthy wedding" and a husband who won't talk to his wife about his mysterious 5 week disappearance. And then Corey Forrester & Allison Raskin join me to talk about how to make friends, according to science.
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——Host - Negin Farsad
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366. Girl Dinner (w/ Seena Ghaznavi & Zachary Zane)
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07/20/23 • 46 min
Today, we're talking about the ins-and-outs of this double strike and what AI has to do with it. We'll also talk about Canadians and their connections to social media and we'll also define the latest internet trend, "Girl Dinner." Joining us to break all of this down is host of the podcast, Fraudsters, Seena Ghaznavi, as well as sex columnist, Zachary Zane!
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368. Negin in Paris (w/ Gabe Dunn & Benari Poulten)
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08/03/23 • 48 min
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!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
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11/17/23 • 56 min
Negin is joined by a hilarious pair of comedians, Leah Bonnema and Katie Hannigan, to discuss and breakdown episodes 7 and 8 of The Golden Bachelor! The trio discuss Susan's gas, Gerry "knocking boots," and who they each think will win in the finale in two weeks.
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05/12/22 • 50 min
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
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363. Sexy Indifference (w/ Leah Bonnema & Jordan Morris)
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06/29/23 • 43 min
Today, we're gonna ask if young professionals know how to behave when they start their first office job, we'll also look at the "candidacy" of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and we'll discuss how this one woman shared her secret in how to make a man obsessed with her. Joining us to discuss all of this and more is two Fake the Nation veterans, Leah Bonnema & Jordan Morris!
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370. Feeding the Trolls (w/ Margaret Cho & Shirley Leung)
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08/17/23 • 44 min
Today, we're talking about the icon of getting rid of stuff, Marie Kondo, and what her house looks like. We'll also talk about the revolution of queer-baiting and we'll look a couple who's level of partying has changed over time. To break all of that down, we're joined by columnist at The Boston Globe and host of the podcast, Say More, Shirley Leung, as well as one of our favorite comedians, Margaret Cho!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
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FAQ
How many episodes does Fake the Nation have?
Fake the Nation currently has 421 episodes available.
What topics does Fake the Nation cover?
The podcast is about News, Comedy, Podcasts, Current Events and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Fake the Nation?
The episode title '366. Girl Dinner (w/ Seena Ghaznavi & Zachary Zane)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fake the Nation?
The average episode length on Fake the Nation is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fake the Nation released?
Episodes of Fake the Nation are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Fake the Nation?
The first episode of Fake the Nation was released on Jul 2, 1970.
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