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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fake the Nation! To celebrate the holiday and long weekend, we've gathered two stories we think you'll love. First, Peppermint and Pete Dominick join to talk about a guy who has not told his wife of 15 years that he has a very lucrative trust fund. And then, John Hodgman and Akilah Hughes join to talk about a lady who had an affair with a dude for 15 years, the...

Negin is joined by a hilarious pair of comedians, Leah Bonnema and Katie Hannigan, to discuss and breakdown episodes 7 and 8 of The Golden Bachelor! The trio discuss Susan's gas, Gerry "knocking boots," and who they each think will win in the finale in two weeks. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@he...

Today, we're discussing the current craze known as "Delulu," how grocery chains are getting rid of self-checkout, and the collapse of Tim Scott's presidential campaign. To help break all of this down, Negin is joined by esteemed comedians, John Fugelsang & Gabe Mollica! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money  - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying...

Last month, Negin joined Dr. Jeffrey Lewis for a live episode recording of The Reason We’re All Still Here . Negin, Jeffrey, and Carl Nellis (Gilded Audio) examine nuclear weapons and nonproliferation policies in the context of the film, Dr. Strangelove, and how citizen diplomacy can help bridge the diplomatic void left by uncooperative governments in Iran and beyond. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-star...

Today, we're dipping into the political hodgepodge by discussing this week's election results and the presidential election race. We'll also discuss a fake nipple craze, the power of a compliment, and whether saying "nice to see you again!" still works as a common greeting. And to break all of this down, Negin is joined by equally hilarious panelists, Marcella Arguello & Joey Clift! ——Thank yo...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by the delightfully hilarious, Rosebud Baker, as they recap episodes 5 & 6 of The Golden Bachelor. They discuss a helicopter/ yacht date, meeting the grandchildren, and who they believe could win over Gerry's heart in the end. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenati...

Today, we're discussing where you should *not* have a first date, the political hodgepodge that is the current state of things, and which countries are the most promiscuous. And to break all of that down, we're joined by an all star panel of comedians and FTN alums, Corey Ryan Forrester & Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Hello Fresh  - Go to HelloFresh.com/FakeTheNatio...

Today, we're talking about the latest on Nepo-Babies, the most recent manifesto from a tech billionaire, and finally an NEA study on museum and theater attendance. Joining us to break all of this down is television writer and co-host of the podcast, Yo, Is This Racist , Andrew Ti, as well as host of the podcasts, Past Perfect and Not Past It, Simone Polanen. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Ro...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by a pair of her funniest friends, Selena Coppock and Zachary Zane, as they recap episodes 3 & 4 of The Golden Bachelor. They all discuss Joan's sudden departure, Kathy's conniving, and who they think will win Gerry in the end. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenat...

Today, we're talking about all the mess going on in politics, as well as the mess universities are finding themselves in with the epidemic of statement making. We'll also talk about the great psychic/ therapist divide and finally we'll discuss a new study that states "yelling at kids is bad." Shocker! We're joined by Emmy award winner and co-host of the podcast, In Retrospect, Susie Banikarim, as...

Today, we're talking about a Missouri teacher being placed on leave after her OnlyFans page being discovered, the tragic Israel-Gaza war, and finally we'll discuss if the 21st century is the least innovative artistic century. And joining Negin to break this all down, is journalist and author, Sally Kohn! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Hello Fresh  - Go to HelloFresh.com/50FakeTheNation...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by a slew of funny ladies (Candi Clare, Danielle Durchslag, & Ashley Ray) as they recap episodes 1 & 2 of The Golden Bachelor. Negin is dipping her toes into the world of reality television for the very first time with this Bachelor spin-off that follows a more sophisticated bachelor as he looks for love. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcast...

Today, we're talking about what's going on in congress, the "Scandinavian Sleeping Method," one of Taylor Swift's dating red flags, and "The Pandemic Skip." To talk about all of these topics and more, we're joined by host of The Sporkful podcast , Dan Pashman, as well as stand-up comedian, Graham Kay! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money  - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/...

Today, we're looking at a "Question of Asshole-ry," we're also going to talk about the partisan divide on life expectancy in America, and we'll discuss the senate's new dress code. And to break all of this down, we're joined by two exceptionally hilarious, prior guests of the show: John Hodgman & Akilah Hughes! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negi...

Today, we're talking about the popularity of The Roman Empire, shrink-flation in France, the ongoing writer and actor strikes, and we'll ask "what is the deal with Mitt Romney?!" And to break all of this down and more, is host of the podcast "Yo, Is This Racist?," Andrew Ti, as well as head writer of The Late Late Show with James Corden, Ian Karmel! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: See, The Th...

Today, we're talking about how to cancel plans, the really dumb impeachment plan (that should also be cancelled), and we'll discuss how America is getting really old and that no amount of botox is going to help this underlying problem. Joining to help break all of this down is host of The Gist podcast , Mike Pesca, as well as host of Time's Person of the Week podcast, Charlotte Alter! ——Thank you...

This week, we're honoring Labor Day with two phenomenal conversations from the vault saved for this specific occasion. First, we have Margaret Cho and Shirley Leung discussing various ethical quandaries like, should you tell your ex you dated a famous person and should you leave a job that's paying TOO MUCH? Also, Wajahat Ali and Bill Santiago join to discuss the new phenomenon of men adding "in t...

Today, we're talking about snack drawers under your bed (both literal and figurative), some election ongoings, the one place in America where socioeconomic classes mix, and finally we'll weigh in on the eternal debate on whether you should let people wear shoes in your home. And to break all of that down is a very exciting panel made up of two prior panelists, Pete Dominick and Peppermint! ——Rate...

This week, Benari Poulten steps in as guest host while Negin is guest-hosting Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Benari is joined by past panelists, Christian Finnegan & Lizz Winstead, to break down the Georgia Indictments, Indiana's bans on abortions, and we ask the question: "are we oversharing on Venmo?" ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fake...

Today, we're talking about the icon of getting rid of stuff, Marie Kondo, and what her house looks like. We'll also talk about the revolution of queer-baiting and we'll look a couple who's level of partying has changed over time. To break all of that down, we're joined by columnist at The Boston Globe and host of the podcast, Say More , Shirley Leung, as well as one of our favorite comedians, Marg...

Today, we're going to weigh in on  Time's official list of the 100 best films of the last ten decades, we'll also ask if landing a man is still part of the discourse for feminists, and we'll discuss the reasons why people are abandoning church. Joining the panel this week is creator and host of  The Stacks podcast, Traci Thomas, as well as comedian and author of the book,  Sex Bomb,  Sadia Azmat!...

Today, we're talking about a certain former president's  third indictment and we're also looking at what some conservatives are saying about the new Barbie movie. We'll also talk about legacy admissions, and ask the question: "how to feel happier at work when quitting isn't an option?" We're joined by an all-star panel consisting of Gabe Dunn and Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors...

Today, we're not talking about the world's reaction to Barbenheimer, but we will be discussing  those people with perfect vacations and how they're making everyone crazy. We'll also dip into the crude political world with DeSantis missteps and Biden-omics, and finally we'll ask, "does your first love shape your life forever?" Joining the panel this week is co-host of the podcast, Democracy-ish, Wa...

Today, we're talking about the ins-and-outs of this double strike and what AI has to do with it. We'll also talk about Canadians and their connections to social media and we'll also define the latest internet trend, "Girl Dinner." Joining us to break all of this down is host of the podcast,  Fraudsters,  Seena Ghaznavi, as well as sex columnist, Zachary Zane! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: M...

Comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by comedians Leah Bonnema and Corey Ryan Forrester to breakdown the last two episodes of season 2 of The Bear on FX/Hulu. It has been a wild ride in this culinary world and it all comes careening into opening night of The Bear, fine dining establishment. It is riveting television that gave our panelists all the feels. ——Rate Fake The Nation...