Fake the Nation

By Headgum & Negin Farsad

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

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How many episodes does Fake the Nation have?

The podcast currently has 438 episodes available.

Fake the Nation episodes:

June 18, 2026520. New Ways to Feel Less Congested (w/Edy Modica and John T O'Donnel)
On this week's episode, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian John F. O'Donnel and comedian Edy Modica. Together, they discuss new data suggesting that iPhones have caused a decline in FERTILITY! Plus, together they groan at Elon Musk's trillionaire status, the UFC fight on the White House Lawn, and the pseudo "deal" to "end" the Iran war. And finally, they talk about the effect of AI on the vaunted college essay.
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Negin Farsad - @NeginFarsad + See her Chattanooga on June 24 or Milwaukee on July 11 in The Muslims Are Coming! w/ Equally Threatening Friends!
Edy Modica - @Doodiehole + See her special on Veeps.com on June 26!
John F. O'Donnell - @JFODLovesYou + See his special
Follow our home studio - P&T Knitwear - because they're also a bookstore! Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
Email Negin [email protected]

Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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52min
June 11, 2026519. Stop Engaging with the Zombies (w/Greg Proops and Benari Lee Poulton)
On this week's Fake The Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and Who's Line Is it Anyway all-star, Greg Proops, and comedian/writer, Benari Lee. Together, they discuss coffee sellers getting all up in your protein count. Plus, why is Trump walking out of interviews, what do this week's primaries tell us, and they ask if we're still at war with Iran. Finally, they theorize on 2028 - would Jon Ossoff make a good candidate? Can we handle a female nominee again? So many questions!
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Benari Lee - @Benarilee
Greg Proops - @gregproops.bsky.social - @ProopDog on IG
Negin Farsad - @NeginFarsad
See Negin in Chattanooga on June 24
Thanks to our sponsor MOSH! Moshlife.com/FakeTheNation
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1h
June 04, 2026518. Devoted to Both Valley Girl Accents and Bret Michaels (w/Jamie Alyson Feldman and Rachel Webster)
This week on Fake the Nation comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by the co-hosts of the podcast Debt Heads, Jamie Alyson Feldman & Rachel Webster! Together, they look at how the system gets us into debt and why that, frankly, sucks. They also look at the decline of the regional accent - more R's in Bostonian English, less twang in Texas - and the TikTok stars who are using regional accents to attract a following. Plus, CBS's lauded 60 Minutes is gutted, Trump's Freedom 250 concert is getting cancelled and there's pushback to... everything he does. Finally, does Graham Platner's sexting scandal matter? Enjoy!
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Jamie Alyson Feldman - @debtheads [email protected]
Rachel Webster - @debtheads https://debtheadspodcast.com/
Negin Farsad - @neginfarsad everywhere & don't forget to check her out in Chattanooga on June 24
Thanks to P&T Knitwear Studios for hosting our recording
Support the show on Patreon
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
Email Negin [email protected]

Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50min
May 28, 2026517. Negin Considers Moving to the Caribbean and Opening a Bar (w/Shalewa Sharpe and Astead W. Herndon)
Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and host of the War Report podcast, Shalewa Sharpe. She's also joined by host of the America Actually podcast, Astead Herndon. Together, they talk about the unrelenting onslaught of the Clip Economy - which inspires many guttural utterances by the panel. They ask the question on all our minds: is France poorer than America?? They eke out a little electoral optimism from South Carolina and Texas... of all places. And, finally, Data Centers -- they’re being built and spoiler, they kinda suck.
Follow everyone!
Negin Farsad - @NeginFarsad everywhere. - her upcoming dates including Chattanooga on June 24
Astead Herndon - @asteadwh - America Actually Podcast
Shalewa Sharp - @SilkyJumbo - War Report
Thank you to P&T Studios for having us - buy your next book from their wonderful bookstore!
Support the show on Patreon
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
Email Negin [email protected]

Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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50min
May 21, 2026516. Guilt Reservoir Maintenance (w/Dan Pashman)
On this week's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by host of the Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman! They talk about what Stephen Colbert's departure means for late night and what it has meant for the world of political humor and *the* *discourse.* They also look at Trump's breathtaking volume of stock trades and even more breath-taking-her settlement with the IRS. Finally, new data shows that men are spending more time with their kids. Really though!

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Dan Pashman - The Sporkful Podcast - @TheSporkfiul
Negin Farsad - See her in Chatanooga - @NeginFarsad
Support the show on Patreon
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
Email Negin [email protected]

Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1h 1min
May 14, 2026515. Motor Oil, the Next Drink Fad (w/Mike Pesca and Katie Hannigan)
This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Katie Hannigan and host of the How To podcast, Mike Pesca. On this episode, the panel valiantly tackles the rise of the "Refresher" - what is it and are you drinking it through your mouth hole in large quantities? They also look at the Virginia Supreme Court's utter gall, the Iran War that can't stop won't stop, and Transportation Sean Duffy's new reality show. Plus, can we all hop on board "Ballroom Republicans" as a go-to label to describe this era of GOP politics? It's a good one, guys.
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@KatieHanniganForever + Lady Journey's Youtube + See her at the Bell House for a special taping on May 29
@PescaGist + The Gist + How To with Mike Pesca
@NeginFarsad + The Longest Short Time Live Taping May 19 + Chattanooga June 24 + Wait Wait Don't Tell Me live taping May 21
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
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Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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48min
May 07, 2026514. Buying Votes with Funyuns (w/Mindy Raf and Joseph S. Moore)
Today on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/author Mindy Raf and historian/author Joseph S. Moore. Together, they discuss the legacy of Ted Turner, the possible reboot of The Apprentice, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, the gosh darned Ballroom, and whether the first wave of school cell phone bans worked. Plus, Joseph S. Moore, this episode's resident historian, gives us a reason to feel optimistic - which is the most Fake-the-Nation-ist thing he could have possibly done!

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Joseph S. Moore - on his Substack - buy his book How to get Rich in American History
Mindy Raf - IG: @mmmindela TikTok: @mindyraf - buy her book The Symptoms of My Insanity
Negin Farsad - See Negin in Chattanooga, TN on June 24 at The Comedy Catch doing The Muslims Are Coming with Equally Threatening Friends!
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
Email Negin [email protected]

Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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55min
April 29, 2026513. Sumo Wrestler RomComs (w/Benari Lee)
This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and writer Benari Lee for a weirdo episode of Fake The Nation! Due to logistical hurdles - all Negin's fault, naturally - this special two person episode will tackle a new way to staff nursing homes out of Japan, the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondant's Dinner, the growing rift of Tucker Carlson, and how RFK does math. Enjoy! Next week we'll be back with the format you're used to.

Follow everyone!
@BenariLee and he's mostly on Blusky
@NeginFarsad and she's mostly everywhere
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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42min
April 22, 2026512. Watching the MJ Biopic with Mom (w/Shane O'Neill and Matt Koff)
This week, comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by Washington Post Style Writer Shane O’Neill and comedian/Daily Show writer Matt Koff. Together, they discuss the re-emergence of Michael Jackson and the cultural power of cougars! They dip into war talk and Kash Patel talk. Plus, they look at new data that shows more and more Americans are getting their news from comedians and influencers instead of actual news. And finally, why are some Gen Z men attracted to Catholicism? Shane wrote an article on the very subject!

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Shane O’Neill @ShaneIsland – his newsletter is Seriously Pop Culture
Matt Koff @MattKoff – his new special drops on May 15 on YouTube!
Negin Farsad @NeginFarsad – her dates are all at neginfarsad.com
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
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Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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56min
April 16, 2026511. Always a Human (w/Justin Krebs and Jordan Carlos + John Hodgman and Emily Flake)
This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad brings you two conversations from the vault. Jordan Carlos and Justin Krebs join to discuss why people would wait in the longer self-checkout line instead of using the SHORTER line with a human cashier. It's happening and we need to understand why!? John Hodgman and Emily Flake also join to discuss how to make long lasting friends. Together they have all the answers...or none of them, you decide!

Follow Everyone!
@NeginFarsad - read her latest screed in Progressive Magazine about popping out babies.
@johnhodgman - check out his pod Judge John Hodgman
@jordancarlosofficial - buy his book Choreplay
@eflakeagogo - Emily's work in The New Yorker
Justin Krebs - one of his best books 538 Ways to Live Like a Liberal
Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
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Host - Negin Farsad
Producer - Rob Heath
Theme Music - Gaby Alter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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24min

FAQs about Fake the Nation:

How many episodes does Fake the Nation have?

The podcast currently has 438 episodes available.

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