Best KCOM Studios Podcasts (2024)

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A Tribute to Stephan Carroll, the mind behind the music of The Fakist 1:14:47

1+ y ago1:14:47

1:14:47

A recent episode of Where I'm From dedicated to Stephan Carroll, who composed multiple original and parody songs every season throughout the run of The Fakist. The last half is a selection of my favorite stuff he did for us, including the One Last Day theme song. This week is a little different... I’m remembering and memorializing my longtime frien…

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One Last Day #11 - It's The End Of The World (Part 2) 36:07

3y ago36:07

36:07

The Fake News Dies. This is a story about a flawed man, born of privilege, who only lived for himself. It tells of the last day of his newscast; of how his enemies plotted against him until the final battle, and of how his partner LeAnn abandoned him just when he thought he had it all figured out. It ends with a podcast. It begins in the wreckage o…

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One Last Day #10 - It's The End Of The World (Part 1) 44:09

3y ago44:09

44:09

Eff It Let's Go. Let's Kill The Show. This is it. Deathember 13, 2021… One last newscast to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the challenge, or is the death of fake news inevitable? All that, plus the identity of the zombie icepick killer revealed, in the tenth chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story se…

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One Last Day #9 - I Want It That Way 37:34

3y ago37:34

37:34

Jake Stein Gets What He Deserves Former reality show singer and current Fakist traffic reporter Jake Stein is tired of waiting for his big break. Travel back through the history of The Fakist to find out what Jake wants, and how he's worked the entire series to get it. When his big day comes, will Jake Stein rise to become the newscaster the elite …

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One Last Day #8 - What About Your Friends? 30:40

3y ago30:40

30:40

Ron Joliver Gets The Opportunity Of His So-Called Lifetime! "Up To The Minute" anchor Ron Joliver has always been a cash cow for The Fakist, but when Hollywood calls him and his partner Roy Silver up to reboot their favorite 90s show, they set off on a madcap adventure through Tinsel Town. Will they survive Jordan Cartelano's three trials to join t…

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One Last Day #7 - After The Thrill Is Gone 29:44

3+ y ago29:44

29:44

What Will It Cost You To Follow Your Dreams? Carrie Tart is tired of reporting entertainment news, but with one last day to save the show, she's determined to follow her dream: Producing a show about real people telling real stories. Will she create the next This American Life, or will she live to regret her career pivot? All that, plus Mr. Rogers …

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One Last Day #6 - U Drive Me Crazy 28:32

3+ y ago28:32

28:32

What In The Worlds Is Going On In The Control Room? Ella Fitzpatrick preps a story to save The Fakist, but she can't find any new leads. When she goes off to find some clarity on her own, she'll discover three surprising characters hiding in the control room. Who is Anne Marie, and what does she know about the fate of The Fakist? All that, plus the…

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One Last Day #5 - Vicario 33:38

3+ y ago33:38

33:38

See The World With New Eyes Fergie McFernie is nervous about his first day on the job as the new Fakist intern, but when he gets access to a Vicario headset and Jake Stein's "life stream," he's the only one who can warn Paul DaFoe! Can consumer reporter Martin Zendler get the NanoSD card to The Fakist in time? All that, plus three witches from Faki…

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One Last Day #4 - Wannabe 37:51

3+ y ago37:51

37:51

What's Wrong With Some Friendly Competition? Tim Monet and Barry Tesh are both newscasters who tend to overshare, but with the spare studio at stake, Paul DaFoe challenges them to produce their best stories. Can these two new friends face off in a friendly competition without ruining the friendship? All that, plus alternative journalist Brent Arnol…

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One Last Day #3 - Un-Break My Heart 33:30

3+ y ago33:30

33:30

There's Only One Day To Save The Show... But Cindy's Coming Today! Paul DaFoe, The Fakist himself, is willing to do anything it takes to help his team save the show, but when his ex-girlfriend calls him up, it's up to his personal assistant Carl to keep him on track. What will happen to the show if Paul can't get focused? Oh, who cares? Cindy's com…

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One Last Day #2 - Love Is All Around 33:34

3+ y ago33:34

33:34

Grace Huberstafforford Gets Her Own Comedic Romance... ACK! Fakist political reporter Grace Huberstafforford is as unlucky in love as Kanye West is with his political aspirations. When an old crush with a fancy beard gets a job at The Fakist, Grace hatches a plan to overturn the HR policy keeping them apart. But what secrets will she find when she …

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One Last Day #1 - Alabama Bound 33:28

3+ y ago33:28

33:28

The Secret Origin of LeAnn Snyder Travel back with us to 2016, when fake news was a buzzword and LeAnn Snyder was a humble local TV producer in Alabama. When Paul DaFoe comes calling with a job offer, will LeAnn stand up to Grandma Snyder and move to Somewhere West of New York City? And what is Grandma hiding, anyway? All that, plus the ramificatio…

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The Fakist Gets Real... Again 1:25:09

3+ y ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Join Bill Meeks (Fakist creator, Paul DaFoe) and Rebecca Johnson (LeAnn Snyder, host of Supergirl Radio) as they introduce you to our cast, talk about the process of coordinating an “audio dramedy” over the internet, and tease what you can expect in The Fakist: One Last Day. This is it. Deathember 13, 2021... One last day to save the show. Will Pau…

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The Fakist: One Last Day - Starting March 3, 2021 0:59

3+ y ago0:59

0:59

This is it. Deathember 13, 2021... One last day to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the challenge, or is the death of fake news inevitable? The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the world of The Fakist, starting March 3, 2021.By Bill Meeks

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The Fakist Headlines Collection 50:40

3+ y ago50:40

50:40

The Fakist Headlines was a spinoff podcast produced in 2019 where Paul DaFoe reported on real news for some reason. After a short run, we decided to wait until Season 3 to squeeze the last drops out of this concept. Still, we produced a lot of fun stuff. Enjoy! Look for The Fakist Season 3, coming soon!…

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The Totally Spooktacular Fakist Halloween Special 23:57

3+ y ago23:57

23:57

Pop open a White Claw for our SPOOKTACULAR SPECIAL! The Fakist will not be seen tonight due to Paul DaFoe's unscheduled sick day. Actually, we're just assuming he's sick. Instead, from TheNetwork, a spooktacular Halloween special. Sit back, eat some candy, and listen as we present... The Case of White Claw. All that, plus Paul DaFoe goes where no F…

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2x09 - Operation: Devastation (Part Two) 32:54

4+ y ago32:54

32:54

We're Totally Ducked. Can the Fakist News Team defeat multilevel marketer Debra Dawnstar and her Shooting Star army? What about Grimm Ace from MacDonald's? Who will stand with Paul DaFoe in his darkest hour yet? Find out in OPERATION: DEVASTATION PART TWO, the epic finale to Season 2 of The Fakist. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Bluehost CAST BATMAN ANNOUNCER -…

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2x08 - Operation: Devastation (Part One) 25:03

5y ago25:03

25:03

You Can't Outrun Your Past... Not Really. Everything Paul DaFoe has ever done wrong is coming back to bite him, and the fate of The Fakist is at stake! Will Paul survive the tornado of karma battering the beams of KCOM Studios? Find out in the first part of this EPIC two-part finale. OPERATION: DEVASTATION starts now, only on The Fakist. BROUGHT TO…

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2x07 - Typical Originals 42:43

5y ago42:43

42:43

It's a newscast full of Fakist firsts! After a lot of delays, Paul DaFoe is finally ready to confront Janitor Jim, but that's not the only first on tonight's newscast! Brent Arnold explores the new teen trend threatening to destroy the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then, bar patrons make first time confessions on Tim Monet's First Times. Plus, what Ni…

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2x06 - Night of 1,000 Giveaways 50:26

5y ago50:26

50:26

Win hundreds of prizes worth millions of dollars on the NIGHT OF 1,000 GIVEAWAYS! We're bribing our viewers to boost our ratings on our first newscast after the #RedCloudCrisis. Ron Joliver is back to reveal how one Seattle man is trying to bring My So-Called Life back from the dead. Then, one Instagram influencer ruins her life with one dishonest …

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2x05 - Stuck In A Bunker With Grace Huberstafforford 31:52

5y ago31:52

31:52

What is the #BigRedCloud? Hey, guys, LeAnn here! The #BigRedCloud shut down the city, and we're trapped in a bunker deep underground. I'm making the most of it by interviewing our socio-political correspondent Grace Huberstafforford about her poor choices in life. We're bringing The Fakecast back, this week on The Fakist. Oh, and Paul can't find hi…

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2x04 - All About Me 43:06

5y ago43:06

43:06

Does this microphone make my hair look fake? The news team makes it all about them. Barry Tesh exposes a hidden subculture in "Barry It All: The Naturist Struggle." Then, LeAnn Snyder travels back to Alabama to update her Meemaw on her new life behind the anchor desk. Next, Tim Monet reveals the gender of his new child and the dangers of mail truck…

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2x03 - The Fake Truth 32:28

5y ago32:28

32:28

The Fakist uncovers an explosive truth. Jo Atone, the founder of the Fakist Faithful Facebook Fan Page, gets up close and personal with her favorite fake news anchors. Plus, Grace Huberstafforford uncovers a shocking conspiracy fueled by MacDonald's new self-service kiosks. Then, Brent Arnold exposes the dark underbelly of the Hollyweird elite. And…

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2x02 - Ella Unbranded 34:54

5y ago34:54

34:54

KCOM Studios is UNDER SIEGE by a face from the past. Vengeance is a dish best served bold. In Japan, the new Prime Minister aims to make Power Rangers a reality. Then, a group of bearded men strikes back against the surveillance state. Plus, we have the deets on the all-male reboot of The Babysitter's Club. All that, plus nosy Uber drivers, coming …

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2x01 - Emergency Correspondent 33:36

5y ago33:36

33:36

Paul DaFoe is missing, and it's up to his producer LeAnn to save the show. LeAnn Snyder tackles an academic arsenal of alliteration as she faces folly in front of the Fakist Faithful. In Roanoke, Virginia, a library cat claws it's way into a key government position. Then, a failed faith healer uncovers a prank that went a bit too far. Plus, famed f…

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The Fakist Gets Real 56:23

5y ago56:23

56:23

What's The Fakist? Writer/Creator Bill Meeks, along with cast members Anne Marie DeSimone, Rebecca Johnson, Wynn Mercere, Bobby Hawke, and Roberto Villegas discuss their scripted "sketch dramedy" podcast about a news team that covers the fake news... For real. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the process of making over five hours of content with…

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The Fakist Top 10 Countdown 1:05:16

5+ y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

The best of The Fakist Season 1, as voted on by you! Kasum Kasey is counting down the Top 10 Fakist stories from Season 1 as voted on by you, the Fakist Faithful. Refresh yourself, or get caught up, before Season 2 drops on May 5th! BROUGHT TO YOU BY Bluehost Voiced by the cast of The Fakist Season 1. SUBSCRIBE…

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1x08 The Totally Original Fakist Christmas Special 52:43

5+ y ago52:43

52:43

Celebrate the holidays with a totally original holiday story! At a secluded karate retreat on Christmas Eve, disgraced fake news journalist Paul DaFoe is visited by 3.5 spirits who take him on a surprising journey through his past, present, and future. In Somewhere West of New York City, LeAnn stands vigilant in the control room, working to save a …

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1x07 - Fly High 48:09

6y ago48:09

48:09

A tribute to a man who flew 597 feet too far. The Fakist Presents Birdman Stan: Fly High, a hastily thrown together tribute to the man whose "Lazy Eye in the Sky" drifted toward heaven far too soon. Then, a Teen Wolf fancast welcomes an historic guest. All that, plus The Bieber Babies... All Grown Up! BROUGHT TO YOU BY Bluehost CAST BIRDMAN STAN - …

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1x06 - The Fake Cast 25:53

6y ago25:53

25:53

The stories behind the fake news. With a beloved Fakist family member dead, our team is behind schedule producing a memorial special. Executive Producer In Charge of Production LeAnn Snyder came up with a killer idea: A Fakist podcast! In the first FAKE CAST, LeAnn interviews The Fakist himself Paul DaFoe. Find out how he got his start in #FakeNews…

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1x05 - Totes Hollywood 25:29

6y ago25:29

25:29

Hollywood finally gets the spotlight it deserves. Carrie Tart tells you totes everything going on in Hollywood. Then, we have an exclusive preview of a new Newfix documentary featuring aging pop stars you might not remember. The MPAA unleashes the "Spoiler Police" on an unsuspecting populace. All that, plus protesters attack the studio, coming up o…

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1x04 - Home Despot 34:51

6y ago34:51

34:51

Absolute power corrupts? Absolutely. Whatcha’ thinking, Paul? The Fakist himself documents his quest for a new lunch place in a scathing editorial. Then, the millennial messiah, Mr. Rogers returns from the grave, but can his fans accept his new career path? We’ve got the lowdown. Elon Musk responds to mounting online criticisms in an exclusive in-s…

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1x03 - What The Health?! 33:50

6y ago33:50

33:50

From essential oils to capital punishment to the health benefits of fast food, we're focusing on your wellbeing. Can owning a cat can lead to a longer life (for you, not the cat)? We're talking about it meow on WHAT THE HEALTH? Then, Grace Hubberstafforford investigates the latest viral marketing campaign for horror series THE PURGE. Is a long life…

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1x02 - Speedy Delivery 22:24

6y ago22:24

22:24

Ever have to deal with a rotten customer? Make MacFlurries? Looking for "delivery near me?" We tackle the service industry and all its horrors. What local pot shop chopped the top off their resource crop? Then, we're breaking the news before it happens in UP TO THE MINUTE. Did you hear about Bilbo Bixby, local folk hero? We’ve got the scoop. Birdma…

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Bonus: Good News, Fake News Is Here To Stay by Paul Dafoe 5:50

6y ago5:50

5:50

Why is Paul Dafoe so obsessed with fake news? Why is fake news so important in 2018? What the heck kinda podcast is this anyway? In this in-depth audio essay, Paul Dafoe reveals the journalistic mission of The Fakist. From Paul's medium article: https://medium.com/@thefakist/good-news-fake-news-is-here-to-stay-5794c6971d31…

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1x01 - Breaking News 22:55

6y ago22:55

22:55

What Walking Dead whoopsie got one local priest into hot water? Then, clowns try to shake the stigma of Stephen King’s It. Did you know Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter was based on a real person? We’ve got the scoop. You’ll meet our new Producer Leann in our rotating segment Revolving Door. All that and Traffic with Jake Stein, coming up on The Fa…

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The Fakist - Breaking The Fake News... For Real. 1:23

6y ago1:23

1:23

Covering the fake news… For Real. Paul DaFoe, along with his crack fake news team, breaks the hottest fake news LIVE from KCOM Studios. Enjoy the trailer, and watch for exclusive preview clips in the lead up to our June 18, 2018 release.By KCOM Studios

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