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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 w ...
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What is the dumbest show you can imagine? This award-winning show may be dumber. It has no content. No format. Yet it's going on ten years of delighting hundreds of thousands of people. It's been an iTunes editors choice, and Rolling Stone picked it as one of the world's best comedy podcasts. It's light in the dark, comfort in the cold and a penguin in the pants (long story). Join hosts Jesse Thorn (NPR's Bullseye) and Jordan Morris (Comedy Central's @Midnight) and a celebrity guest on a rau ...
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Going Through It is a podcast about how hard it can be to figure out when to quit and when to keep going. On season four, Ashley C. Ford talks to 13 noteworthy people about how they decided whether or not to have children – all while navigating that question for herself.
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Hosted by Kendra Cunningham (Sirius XM, Rooftop Records, Last Comic Standing), Listen as Kendra talks with fellow creative types and shares live performances. Kendra is a Boston-born stand-up comic, comedy writer, actress and filmmaker living in Brooklyn, where she owns a super comfortable bed. She also bartends and has an MA in Forensic Psychology. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/kendracunningham
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This week we bid former JJGo producer and comedian, Matt Lieb, farewell and chat with him about wearing shorts, play a boat-based game, discuss nu-metal band members, Jesse talks about his appearance in the Costco Connection magazine, and more! Ready to take action? Visit SolarSlice.com and buy a Slice on Kickstarter today. Together, we can build a…
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Today, we're talking about Biden stepping down, Kamala stepping up, AND the Olympics! Joining to break all of that down and more are past guests of the podcast, Jody Avirgan & John F. O'Donnell. ——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 Pa…
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Today, we're gracing your podcast feed with a bonus episode recording from a hotel room while on the road! Joining to talk about all the things are comedians, Chris Gethard & Corey Ryan Forrester. ——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 …
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This week we welcome writer, musician, and performer Allie Goertz to talk about her new Nine Inch Nails cover album (Peeled Back), Jesse shares his experience attending Anime Expo, they discuss musical instruments with cranks, and more! For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box of Wildgrain - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you…
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Today, we're discussing if apps are ruining everything, Trump's assassination attempt, his Vice President selection, and the Republican National Convention. And to break all of these topics down, we're joined by comedians Dani Faith Leonard and Chloe Radcliffe! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired - Connect with your partner every day using …
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This week we welcome writer and podcast Aisha Harris (Pop Culture Happy Hour) for a conversation about hot takes, Jurassic Park, and the world’s fastest ‘Etch A Sketch’ artist. Visit SolarSlice.com and buy a Slice on Kickstarter today. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener world, one Slice at a time. Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth…
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Today, we're talking about the real consequences of one-party rule, headphone etiquette, and we'll ask: "why are Americans terrible at taking vacation?" Host of "White Devil," Josh Dean, and host of the "Life and Art" podcast, Lilah Raptopoulos, join this week to breakdown all of these topics! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go…
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This week we welcome back writer, comedian, and amateur roller skating enthusiast Kimberly Clark to JJGo and engage in a civil conversation about laser tag, swim caps, and mall baptisms. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/jjgo50 and use code jjgo50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! …
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We're celebrating Independence Day 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, Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas join to discuss breaking into your partner's friend group. Then, John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner join to talk about the Surgeon General's proposal for a warning label o…
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Negin is joined by Benari Poulten to recap last night's debate with unwavering optimism in the face of bleakness! ——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 Alte…
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This week we are joined by Connor Ratliff and Patrick Cotnoir who have a documentary called I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story that is sweeping the nation. We talk about Air Buddies, Snow Buddies, Space Buddies, Super Buddies, Spooky Buddies, Treasure Buddies, Santa Buddies, and more! Watch I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story here! P…
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Today, we're discussing the "man in finance" online trend, Louisiana's new law regarding the Ten Commandments, and lastly baby naming trends. To talk about all these topics are comedians, Chris Duffy and Andy Richter! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@hea…
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This week Jordan and Jesse welcome Maximum Fun producer extraordinaire Christian Dueñas, host of the brand new podcast Primer, for a conversation about talking dog movies, Zardoz, and city pop (a genre of music). Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at stitchfix.com/JJGO. Listen to Christian's new podcast Primer, wherever…
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Today, we're discussing the trending self care routine of tween boys, a restaurant that bans people under 30, we'll breakdown what Project 2025 is, and we'll ask "are liberals bad at running big cities?" This week we have returning guests back on the panel, John Fugelsang and Rob Kutner! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this …
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This week we welcome comedian and host of Fake the Nation Negin Farsad to the podcast to talk about music festivals, Post Malone's hardness, and Summer Boi mushroom frolicking. Give us 5 stars and a review on the Apple Podcast Store! Join Maximumfun.org/join and listen to JJGo's new bonus episode of Gracie's Game Gauntlet where they talk about the …
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Today, we're talking everything: Hunter Biden, an employment trend that pits older candidates against younger college grads, the decline of Red Lobster, Alito's chitchats at cocktail parties, and the popularity of life coaching. Joining to discuss all of these topics are host of the podcast, Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Jordan Morris and host of the podcast…
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This week Jordan and Jesse welcome Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt (creators of the comic book series Minor Threats and the Minor Threats spin-off series The Alternates) to the pod for a conversation about a 58 year old tortoise, X-Men 97, and a man-crustacean hybrid with a red carapace, berserker strength, and a large claw named Crab Louie. Join Max…
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Today, we're talking about Trump's conviction, America's inebriant of choice, Delta Airlines dresscode, and finally we'll ask the question: "what is pro-natalism?" Joining to discuss all of these topics are comedians, Benari Poulten and Zilla Vodnas! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the…
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This week we had stand up comedian Quincy Johnson II on the podcast discussing favorite cupcakes, favorite dinosaurs, and what if Tyler Perry made the Power Rangers. Check out Quincy's comedy album here! Join Maximumfun.org/join and listen to JJGo's new bonus episode of Gracie's Game Gauntlet where they talk about the video game Shaq Fu and the mov…
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Happy week of Memorial Day - to celebrate, we're sharing a few wonderful conversations we had in the backlog! First up, Katie Compa and Jenn Harris join in conversation to discuss what role food plays in their relationships. And then, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti discuss a tennis club friendship conundrum. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired -…
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