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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 ...
The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
Find out what happens when women break the rules - those unwritten but all too real bullsh*t expectations of how we should live our lives. Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin (formerly Stuff Mom Never Told You) tackle questions through their trademark obsessive research, stories from rule-breakin’ ladies and a solid dose of delightful feminist rage.
Every Thursday, Andrew and Evan Gregory (of The Gregory Brothers) are joined by a special guest to revisit, review, and revise a song of their choice, and then offer an improved "punched-up" version.
Tune in every Monday to If I Were You as Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld offer advice in areas they're qualified to talk about. Also in areas they're not qualified to talk about. Email them with your own sticky situations and they’ll find the solution: IfIWereYouShow@gmail.com.
On this season of With Friends Like These, Forgiveness and Reconciliation, host Ana Marie Cox looks at post-Trump America and tries to find models for how we forgive people, and if we should.
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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'Frontin' by Pharrell (w/ Negin Farsad)
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Pharrell originally pitched this song to Prince, and we can confidently say, we’re glad Prince said no! This song rules! Makes you think, maybe Prince should have said no to more things! Negin Farsad returns to the pod bringing some personal history with this Pharrell feat. Jay-Z classic, and frankly more personal history than we needed as she reco…
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Reboot the Courts (w/ Justin Krebs & Keisha Zollar)
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Benari Poulten steps in as guest this week and is joined by panelists Justin Krebs and Keisha Zollar to discuss the continued January 6th hearings, the separation of church and state, and what films unite us a nation. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Outschool - Head over to Outschool.com/fakethenation and use code fakethenation to learn all ab…
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'I'm Not Okay' by My Chemical Romance (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
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Guest: Gianmarco Soresi Walk-in music: 'Get Free' by The Vines; 'X Gon' Give It To Ya' by DMX. Follow Punch Up The Jam on Twitter and Instagram Like the show? Rate Punch Up The Jam 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Andrew and Evan. Advertise on Punch Up The Jam via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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Ivar's Acres of Clams with Mookie Blaiklock (LIVE)
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Mookie Blaiklock (YOU ARE WORTHY with LilMookieB) joins the 'boys to discuss their thoughts on seafood and their flight to Seattle before a review of Ivar's. Plus, another edition of Let Me Be Frank. Recorded live at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle 6/11/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://balladofamerica.org/old-settlers-song/ https://www.his…
In this episode we discuss jealousy, Only Fans, and musical theater. Advertise on If I Were You via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum
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Backseat STDs (w/ Jeet Heer & Leah Bonnema)
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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 sub…
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El Farolito with Mookie Blaiklock (LIVE)
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Mookie Blaiklock (YOU ARE WORTHY with LilMookieB) joins to 'boys to rap about their preferred burritos before a review of El Farolito. Plus, Snack or Wack with cookies from Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Recorded live at The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco 6/10/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.esquire.com/news-politi…
In this episode we discuss our favorite athletes, our least favorite Marvel movies, and Jake's new Tik-Tok. Advertise on If I Were You via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum
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#NotAllKathys (w/ Danielle Durschlag & Shalewa Sharpe)
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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 pi…
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'Mr. Blue Sky' by ELO (w/ Amy Miller)
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If you spent 6 weeks in a Swiss chalet, you'd probably write a beloved, feel-good rock hit too. Evan and comedian Amy Miller get into airplane etiquette like a couple of 90's stand-ups, an Elmer Fudd-ELO conspiracy like a couple of academic theorists, and wax problematic on humans having koala babies. Tune in to hear Evan punch-up this classic! Gue…
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Dave's Hot Chicken with Joe Randazzo
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Joe Randazzo (The Onion, @midnight, The Dr. "Sex" Reese Show) joins the 'boys to discuss basketball and former jobs before a review of Dave's Hot Chicken. Plus, another edition of Slop Quiz. 3628 Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
In this episode we discuss old jobs, old email addresses, and new beginnings. Advertise on If I Were You via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum
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Passive Aggressive Venmo Requests (w/Pete Dominick, Rebecca Soffer and Benari Poulten, Eddie Geller)
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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 …
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'Beggin' by Måneskin (w/ Daniel Thrasher)
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I’m beggin, beggin you, to listen to this tale of how evil bond-style supervillains are conspiring to take over society with This One New Sound that is actually old and grates on your ears. Daniel Thrasher stops into the pod before going out on tour to share the reason he hates this Måneskin song (apparently it’s a C#). Michael Gregory guest hosts …
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Bertucci's with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (LIVE)
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Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to discuss sit-down pizzerias before a review of Bertucci's. Plus, a special tribute, and another edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at The Wilbur in Boston 5/7/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/ovid ht…
In this episode we discuss broken dishwashers, broken hearts, and Jake's European vacation. Advertise on If I Were You via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum
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It's Not Working For Us (w/ Evan Gregory, Brian Brushwood)
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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 m…
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'I Get Around' by The Beach Boys (w/ Tim Daniels)
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Evan's losing his mind and has Friend of the Pod and Beachboyologist Tim Daniels (The Complete Guide to Everything) in for triage. The Beach Boys: They got around in every way you’re thinking. In the fictional but sort of autobiographical world of this song there’s drag racing, hot promiscuous sex, bragging about fat stacks, and “cool head”, yikes.…
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Kelly's Roast Beef with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (LIVE)
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Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to discuss Mitch's hometown of Quincy and bulkie rolls before a review of Kelly's Roast Beef. Plus, the 'boys go Sippin' Up to Boston with a special guest. Recorded live at The Wilbur in Boston on 5/7/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www…
In this episode we discuss the best states, the worst dates, and cheating in dreams. Advertise on If I Were You via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum
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'Bring Me To Life' by Evanescence (w/ Michael Gregory)
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The song that launched a million emo kids! Have you ever felt like you can’t wake up? Did you try having a random dude yell CANT WAKE UP at you? Evan, set adrift as a solo host, sorely missing his cohost Andrew (who’s on paternity leave), pulls in the next best thing, his other brother Michael, who proceeds to hit a home run with a stunning GUEST P…
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Astrophysicist Himbos (w/ Pete Dominick and Rebecca Soffer)
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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 annou…
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D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (LIVE)
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Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to talk gambling and Mitch's pants before a review of D'Angelo. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Foxwoods Resort Casino 5/6/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.gq.com/story/dangelo-gq-june-2012-interview?curren…
In this episode we discuss Home Improvement, Bar Mitzvahs, and texting for dummies. Advertise on If I Were You via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum
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'With Arms Wide Open' by Creed (w/ Markiplier)
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With Ahms Wahd O-PAHNN. Why would we ever want to punch up this beloved song about daddy issues?? Evan and Andrew interrogate YouTube legend Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) about his childhood connection to this sensitive but rockin' tune. Many groundbreaking ideas and questions come to the surface: How NOT to do your album art photoshop, Why does Scot…
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Domestic Supply Of Infants (with Benari Poulten, Eddie Geller)
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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 La…
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Burgerville with Jordan Morris and Bill Oakley (LIVE)
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Jordan Morris (Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Bubble) and Bill Oakley (The Simpsons, Portlandia) join the 'boys to exchange rideshare stories before a review of Burgerville. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Revolution Hall in Portland 5/1/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.nba.com/celtics/history/nba-teams-chronology http…
In this episode we discuss surfing the web, surfing the waves, and dissecting dreams. Advertise on If I Were You via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum
All we are is dust in the wind, dude. This crucial insight has been blowing the minds of rock fans for decades. Dust. Wind. Think about it man!! Andrew & Evan get into the nitty-gritty on this classic hit and are shocked, shocked to discover that the band Kansas is actually from Kansas!! And somehow this song is the first thing the singer ever lear…
