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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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The Shade Of It All: A Rucast Podrace for RuPaul's Drag Race
Alex Koll, Katie Compa, Kyle-Steven Porter, and Sharron Paul
Comedians Alex Koll, Katie Compa, Kyle-Steven Porter, and Sharron Paul have a kiki each week to spill some tea over the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race and all things SHADE.
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Christian Felix and Shonali Bhowmik became fast friends while working as temporary workers at a huge law firm in Manhattan. They share a love of laughing and giving each other hell. They may be called hipsters, old school, mainstream, irreverent, classic, country, gangster, or rock n' roll. All labels apply. Special guests, music, and attitude every episode. Past guests include: Jeremy O. Harris, Chelsea Peretti, Hannibal Buress, Keisha Zollar, H Jon Benjamin, Amber Tamblyn, JD Samson, Sanji ...
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417. Slut Ears (w/ Josh Dean & Lilah Raptopoulos)
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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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416. Beeps & Boops & Binary Codes (w/ Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas and John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner)
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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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415. Christian'd Out (w/ Chris Duffy & Andy Richter)
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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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414. Hot Earth Summer (w/ John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner)
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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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413. Fun with Flags! (w/ Amanda Clayman & Jordan Morris)
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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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412. Pro "Team Cool People" (w/ Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas)
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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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411. Turn This Feminist On! (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris and Greg Proops & Andrew Ti)
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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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410. America Runs on Grievance (w/ A.J. Jacobs & Dan Pashman)
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Today, we're talking about the reaction to Harrison Butker’s commencement speech, whether or not we should bring back "the tearjerker," and the age of grievance. Joining us this week is host of The Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman, and author of the book, "The Year of Living Constitutionally," A.J. Jacobs! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podca…
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409. Emotional Preppers (w/ Justin Krebs & Alex Mohajer)
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Today, we're revealing the exact point at which you become "uncool," we're also talking about Jeff Goldblum and how he refuses to bankroll his kids, what happens in politics when we lose, and finally the science behind talking to yourself. And to break all of this down this week are guests Justin Krebs and Alex Mohajer! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-sta…
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408. #NotAllBears (w/ Christian Finnegan)
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Today, we're gonna talk about the eldest daughter syndrome, we'll dip into a wide ranging political discussion with some Bernie and some Stormy, and finally we'll discuss the concept: "Radical Honesty." And joining this week to talk about all of that and more is comedian Christian Finnegan! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use th…
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407. Be Hot or Die Ugly (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris)
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Today, we're talking about the news surrounding The Golden Bachelor, the resurgence of tanning beds, a fun new program from the Biden administration, AI generated dead folks, and of course we'll be discussing puppy slayers in politics. To talk about all of these topics is this week's panel, which includes stand-up comedian, Katie Compa, as well as …
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406. Brozempic (w/ Todd Barry & Mike Pesca)
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Today, we're talking about the "Brozempic Era," innovations in Scrabble, Elon Musk's shenanigans, and the Trump trial. To help break all of this down is host of The Gist, Mike Pesca, and comedian, Todd Barry! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com …
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405. Nostalgia Pants (w/ Maz Jobrani & Alise Morales)
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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 hun…
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404. Hush Trip (w/ Sally Kohn & Milly Tamarez)
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Today, 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 wee…
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403. The Rule of Foot (w/ Greg Proops & Andrew Ti)
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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 sp…
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402. "Trad" Husband (w/ Jessica Bennett & Pete Dominick)
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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 Domin…
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