Fake the Nation

Fake the Nation

By Headgum & Negin FarsadComedyNews
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  • 399. Sonny & Scare (w/ Judah Friedlander & Gabe Mollica)

    Today, we're looking at the Super Tuesday election results as well as the latest Supreme Court ruling on Trump. We're also gonna discuss a man who sued Power Ball and how gossiping might actually be good for us. Today's panelists are returning guests comedians, Judah Friedlander & Gabe Mollica!

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    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Andrew McGuire

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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    47 min
  • 398. We're All Senators! (w/ Laurel Braitman & Danielle Durchslag)

    Today, we're talking about weighing yourself before getting on a flight, standardized tests making a comeback, and whether you can still make honest criticism publicly. We'll also ask the question: what does bravery mean to us? And to help break all of this down is artist and filmmaker, Danielle Durchslag, and New York Times best selling author, Laurel Braitman.

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    ——Host - Negin Farsad

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    49 min
  • 397. Mr. Mom (w/ Wajahat Ali & Adam Cayton-Holland)

    Today, we're talking about the re-definition of the word "sober," the Mr. Mom trope and if it's a thing of the past, and finally we'll dip our toes into the political muck with Trump, Biden and Alabama. Joining to break all of this down is the hilarious comedian Adam Cayton-Holland, and the excellent writer Wajahat Ali.

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    48 min
  • 396. Tornado of Garbage (w/ Adam Burke & Traci Thomas)

    Today, we're talking about the decline in dating apps and the debunking of love languages. We'll also discuss the latest seminal case on guns and the parental duty surrounding them and finally we'll ask the question: should we have a new national holiday? To break all of this down, we have returning guests: Adam Burke and Traci Thomas!

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    47 min
  • 395. Glasshole (w/ Selena Coppock & Lilah Raptopoulos)

    Today, we're talking about congress and the border deal and the Grammy's. We'll also discuss the Taylor Swift/ Super Bowl conspiracy theory, breakdown everything Apple Vision and deliberate menu trends across the nation. To break all of this down, we're joined by host of the podcast Two Wick Minimum, Selena Coppock, and host of the podcast Life and Art, Lilah Raptopoulos!

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    ——Host - Negin Farsad

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    47 min
  • 394. The Billion Dollar Question (w/ Cody Lindquist & Farnoosh Torabi)

    Today, we're talking about a really delightful grocery store in the Netherlands making headlines, we'll discuss what's going on with E. Jean Carroll, and we're going to ask if the stigma of a lay-off is over and how one adopts a legacy mindset? And joining to break all of that down are veterans of Fake the Nation, Cody Lindquist & Farnoosh Torabi!

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    51 min
  • 393. We're In Such a Place (w/ Lizz Winstead & Dustin Chafin)

    Today, we're talking about this week's Oscars snub, the tween skincare movement, the presidential primaries, plus some pet ownership discourse with guests Lizz Winstead and Dustin Chafin!

    Guests: Lizz Winstead & Dustin Chafin

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    42 min
  • 392. Americans or American't's (w/ Katie Hannigan & Anat Shenker-Osorio)

    Today, we're talking about a truly odd form of stalker-ism, we'll also talk about the Iowa caucus, and what progressives should be messaging to get through 2024. Joining in discussion is an all-star panel of returning Fake the Nation guests: comedian, Katie Hannigan, and host of the podcast, Words to Win By, Anat Shenker-Osorio!

    ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

    Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.

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    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Andrew McGuire

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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    55 min
  • 391. Same As It Ever Was (w/ Ophira Eisenberg & Alison Leiby)

    Today, we're discussing The Golden Globes, Harvard's president's resignation, and we'll look at the use of A.I. in online dating. Joining to break all of that down and more are comedians and past guests of Fake the Nation, Ophira Eisenberg & Alison Leiby!

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    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Andrew McGuire

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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    53 min
  • 390. Feet Awareness (w/ Christian Finnegan & Judy Gold)

    Today, we're talking about how to make good resolutions that you'll actually keep, we'll also look at the cultural slush pile to figure out why feet have become such a thing, and we'll look back at the biggest cultural moments from 2023. Joining to break all of this down and more are hilarious comedians, Christian Finnegan and Judy Gold!

    ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

    Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today!

    See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscribe to “See, The Thing Is” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on YouTube. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday!

    ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Andrew McGuire

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

    Advertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fm

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min

About Fake the Nation

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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…

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