Headgum & Negin Farsad
Fake the Nation
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 we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have...
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Headgum & Negin Farsad
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Latest episode
Oct 15, 2026
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Episodes
174. 22andMe (w/ Benari Poulten, John F. O'Donnell) 14.11.2019 1:16:57
Benari Poulten and John F. O'Donnell join Negin to discuss the Supreme Court's DACA decision, the campaigns of Bloomberg & Patrick, and the (ever evolving) impeachment trial. This episode is sponsored by Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKE) and Native (www.nativedeodorant.com code: FAKE). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
173. Anything is Impossible (w/ Lane Moore, Christian Finnegan) 07.11.2019 1:05:53
Negin is joined by Lane Moore and Christian Finnegan to discuss college athletes getting paid, the 2020 race, and an impeachment update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
172. A Good Opportunity to Boo! (w/ Ashley England, Katie Compa) 31.10.2019 53:54
Negin is joined by comedians Ashley England and Katie Compa to discuss mass protests, what’s going on in the White House, and Facebook’s proposed launch of a digital currency. This episode is sponsored by GovMint (call 1-888-201-7082). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
171. How To Give Advice (w/ Seena Ghaznavi, Brian Faas) 24.10.2019 59:04
Seena Ghaznavi and Brian Faas join Negin to talk about why they never see their friends, how to give advice, and an update on the impeachment inquiry. This episode is sponsored by Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKE), GovMint (1-888-201-7082), and Native (www.nativedeodorant code: FAKE) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
170. Political Theater (w/ Marcia Belsky, Catie Lazarus) 17.10.2019 56:06
Marcia Belsky and Catie Lazarus join Negin to dissect the Democratic debates, check in on impeachment, and discuss the merit of a recent study about the search for a “gay” gene. This episode is sponsored by GovMint. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
169. Authoritarian Caulk (w/ John Hodgman, Selena Coppock) 10.10.2019 1:06:06
Negin is joined by John Hodgman and Selena Coppock to discuss the arrest of two Giuliani associates, what happened between the NBA, South Park and the Chinese government, and a recent (disappointing) study on cross-racial and cross cultural engagement numbers. This episode is sponsored by Your Super (www.yoursuper.com code: FAKE) and Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKE) See Privacy Policy at htt...
168. Take it in the Brain (w/ Matt Gourley, Vicky Kuperman) 03.10.2019 58:15
Matt Gourley and Vicky Kuperman join Negin to talk about the impeachment inquiry's odds of success, the ethics of brain-reading technology, and Facebook's new dating app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
167. Textbook Corruption (w/ Gaby Dunn, Griffin Newman) 26.09.2019 1:16:37
Negin is joined by Gaby Dunn and Griffin Newman to discuss the impeachment inquiry, the 2020 Democratic candidates, and the ethics of taking money from monsters. This episode is sponsored by Vistaprint (www.vistaprint.com code: FAKE2). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
166. Confirmation Bias (w/ Myq Kaplan, Jody Avirgan) 19.09.2019 52:07
Negin is joined by Myq Kaplan and Jody Avirgan to discuss a new Brett Kavenaugh Allegation, recent the Trudeau controversy, and Sean Spicer's turn on Dancing with the Stars. This episode is sponsored by Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKE) and Your Super (www.yoursuper.com code: FAKE). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
165. Occam's Razor (w/ Tiff Stevenson, Chloe Koser) 12.09.2019 1:08:02
Tiff Stevenson and Chloe Koser join Negin to discuss Trump's cancelled Taliban visit, try and make sense of Brexit, and envision a future without cars. This episode is sponsored by Vistaprint (www.vistaprint.com code: FAKE2) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
164. Gifted, But Not Talented (w/ John Fugelsang, Shalewa Sharpe) 05.09.2019 1:07:12
John Fugelsang and Shalewa Sharpe join Negin to discuss CNN's Town Hall on climate change, if getting rid of gifted and talented programs will help with the problem of segregation in schools, and the troubled legacy of Woodstock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
163. Endless Summer (2019) (w/ Connie Wang, Christian Finnegan, Lindsey Boylan, Leah Bonnema, Seena Ghaznavi, Selena Coppock) 29.08.2019 50:00
To celebrate what is definitely not the end of summer, Negin debuts all new conversations from the Fake the Nation Vault. Featuring conversations with Connie Wang, Christian Finnegan, Lindsey Boylan, Leah Bonnema, Seena Ghaznavi and Selena Coppock. This episode is sponsored by ModCloth (www.modcloth.com code: FAKE). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
162. Ironically Detached (w/ Maeve Higgins, Lou Gonzalez) 22.08.2019 1:09:44
Maeve Higgins and Lou Gonzalez join Negin to discuss immigration, recessions, the 2020 race, and debate the importance of brand and idealogical alignment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
161. Save the Butterflies, Kill the NRA (w/ Griffin Newman, Amanda Hunt) 15.08.2019 52:59
Griffin Newman and Amanda Hunt join Negin to discuss the Endangered Species Act, the current state of the GOP, and to parse the Riverside Church pastor scandal. This episode is sponsored by Credo Mobile (www.credo.com/FAKE code: FAKE). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
160. Bag v. Womb (w/ Benari Poulten, Michael Cruz Kayne) 08.08.2019 1:03:45
Negin is joined by Benari Poulten and Michael Cruz Kayne to gab about artificial wombs, the streaming wars, and gun reform. It’s funny! This episode is sponsored by Credo Mobile (www.credo.com/FAKE code: FAKE) and Birchbox (www.birchbox.com/FAKE code: FAKE). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
159. The Thick of Summer (w/ Rico Gagliano, Rob Kutner) 01.08.2019 1:04:17
Negin chats with Rico Gagliano and Rob Kutner about the recent New Yorker piece on Al Franken, outgoing intelligence chief Dan Coats, and what they’re reading and listening to this summer. This episode is sponsoredd by Credo Mobile ( www.credo.com/FAKE code: FAKE). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
158. Poo on the Prime Minister (w/ Leah Bonnema, Lindsey Boylan) 25.07.2019 1:01:56
Negin is joined by comedian Leah Bonnema and congressional candidate Lindsey Boylan to discuss the Mueller testimony, the UK’s new prime minister, and a recent trend of being sober but still drinking a little. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
157. The Thunderous Horsewomen (w/ Jamie Denbo, Ashley England) 18.07.2019 43:27
Negin is joined by Jamie Denbo and Ashley England to discuss the nickname “The Squad” and what it foreshadows for 2020 rhetoric. Then the panel discusses an article in the New York Times about touching and being touched. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
156. The Other Side Wants Us Dead (w/ Chris Gethard, Marcia Belsky) 11.07.2019 1:04:32
Chris Gethard and Marcia Belsky join Negin to talk about a variety of quick-fire topics such the current administration’s attempt to put a citizenship question on the U.S. census, the Jeffrey Epstein case, the resignation of a UK ambassador, proposed election security measures, and the commoditization of Pride Month. This episode is sponsored by The Citizenry ( www.citizenrypodcast.com code:...
155. Unladylike Independence Day (w/ Cristen Conger, Caroline Ervin) 04.07.2019 44:21
Negin is joined by Unladylike hosts Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin to discuss dreaming about your ex. Then, an Unladylike pep talk from Negin about online dating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
154. The Great Debates Debate (w/ Christian Finnegan, Dustin Chafin, Gaby Alter) 27.06.2019 1:20:07
Christian Finnegan, Dustin Chafin, and Gaby Alter join Negin to talk about the first democratic debate, a growing argument against college, and the UK’s ban on sexist ads. This episode is sponsored by PaintYourLife (text FAKE to 48-48-48) and Upstart ( www.upstart.com/FAKE ). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
153. Whomst Are the Guzzlers? (w/ Amy S. Choi, Emily Yoshida) 20.06.2019 1:16:06
Emily Yoshida and Amy S. Choi join Negin to discuss Trump’s upcoming 2020 run, New York’s proposed decriminalization of sex work, and the pros and cons of the wellness industry. This episode is sponsored by Green Chef ( www.greenchef.us/fake75 ) and PaintYourLife (text FAKE to 48-48-48). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
152. PB&J 365 (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, Rhea Butcher, Sarah Pappalardo, Jon Lovett, Dan Taberski, Aaron Jackson) 13.06.2019 53:02
Negin opens the Fake the Nation vault for previously unheard discussions with your podcast best friends such as Paul F. Tompkins, Rhea Butcher, Sarah Pappalardo, Jon Lovett, Dan Taberski, and Aaron Jackson. This episode is sponsored by The Citizenry ( www.citizenrypodcast.com code: FAKE) and StoryWorth ( www.storyworth.com/FAKE ). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
151. Avocado Tax (And Other Bad News) (w/ Leah Bonnema, Ted Alexandro) 06.06.2019 1:11:36
Leah Bonnema and Ted Alexandro join Negin to talk about Trump’s recent trip to London, the national desensitization to mass shootings, and ask: what is our responsibility when it comes to travel? This episode is sponsored by Upstart ( www.upstart.com/FAKE ) and ThirdLove ( www.thirdlove.com/NATION ). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Bonus: Yewande Finds Her Super Power 27.12.2018 41:19
Negin is joined by Dan Pashman who presents a tale of identity, politics, and food. This story of a woman searching for her roots through the meals of her home country originally aired as episode 255 of The Sporkful on Stitcher. This episode is sponsored by G.H. Mumm ( www.ghmummvictory.com ), Care/of ( www.takecareof.com code: FAKE) and HelloFresh ( www.hellofresh.com/FAKE60 code: FAKE60). S...
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