Fake the Nation

Today, we're talking about Musk v. Zuck Twitter Threads cage match, we will also talk about SCOTUS on affirmative action and finally, "The No Wash Movement." What is it and do you have to try it? We're joined by equally delightful and hilarious comedians, Katie Hannigan and Jay Jurden! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immu...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Leah Bonnema and producer Deborah Basckin to recap episodes 7 & 8 of season 2 of The Bear! In these episodes we learn that people - even Ritchie! - can change. And we also learn the secret behind fine dining. Enjoy! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@h...

We're taking a lil' break to observe Independence Day, but we have a couple excellent conversations from the vault that we know you'll enjoy. First up, Dean Edwards and Selena Coppock join to talk about a "healthy wedding" and a husband who won't talk to his wife about his mysterious 5 week disappearance. And then Corey Forrester & Allison Raskin join me to talk about how to make friends, acco...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by fellow comedians John F. O'Donnell and Corey Ryan Forrester as they recap episodes 5 & 6 of The Bear (season 2)! ——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 Alter S...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by fellow podcasters Jody Avirgan and Corey Ryan Forrester as they recap episodes 3 & 4 of The Bear (season 2)! ——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 Alter See o...

Today, we're gonna ask if young professionals know how to behave when they start their first office job, we'll also look at the "candidacy" of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and we'll discuss how this one woman shared her secret in how to make a man obsessed with her. Joining us to discuss all of this and more is two  Fake the Nation veterans, Leah Bonnema & Jordan Morris! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-sta...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Ashley Ray and comedian Leah Bonnema as they recap episodes 1 & 2 The Bear (season 2).The team of meat-loving chefs is in full renovation mode as they transform their shabby digs into fine dining fair and we deconstruct it all! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fak...

Today, we're catching up on what's going with Trump's indictment, the mini kerfuffle over Elizabeth Gilbert's new book, and also we ask the question: "are beach vacations actually any fun?" We're joined by veterans of  Fake the Nation,  comedian, Shalewa Sharpe, as well as writer, Rob Kutner.  ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation...

Fake the Nation is recapping THE BEAR, the Hulu/FX series. Sit in the low budget culinary world of beef sandwiches in Chicago, but there is so so much more to it! Today, we recap season one in anticipation of the forthcoming release of season two. Joining host Negin Farsad on today’s podcast is incredible comedian Leah Bonnema, and tremendous comedian Cory Ryan Forrester. Enjoy! ——Rate Fake The Na...

Today, we're asking the eternal question: "can men and women be friends?" as well as check in on Texas because they're driving electric cars. We are joined by such an exciting panel: host of  This Day in Esoteric Political History,  Jody Avirgan, and candidate for California state senate and president of the Stonewall Democrats of California, Alex Mohajer! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Mira...

Today, we're talking about the actual statistics on bachelor party mischief, we'll also talk about the debt ceiling, and the joyful pride merch that some people inexplicably hate! We're joined by an incredible panel consisting of host of  Putting on Airs,  Corey Ryan Forrester, as well as host of Just Between Us, Allison Raskin! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Green...

Happy Memorial Day! We've got a shorty special starting off with Paula Poundstone & Ashley Austin Morris who discuss the regrets of the dying - which sounds like a downer but was actually more of a segment on speed. And then! Greg Proops & Cristen Conger join to discuss a 45-year-old tech millionaire who is spending $2 mill a year to be 18 again.  ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocke...

Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Peter Sagal from NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton to recap the series finale of HBO's Succession. Together, they dissect the twists and turns and wonder, is anyone on this show ultimately happy? ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenat...

Today, we'll discuss a new version of The Bachelor aimed at boomers as well as creating a utopia for renters. We're joined by two first time guests of the show: from the Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me universe, Adam Burke, and comedian and host of  The High & Mighty Podcast,  Jon Gabrus! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negi...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by Tala Ashe fartist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag. In episode 9, "Church and State," the Roys and every fancy person in New York City assemble at Logan Roy's funeral. There are eulogies, champagne, and uneasy alliances. The FTN team dissect, emote, and keep tissues on hand for the incredible penultimate episode of the series. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on...

Today, we're talking about the very important underwear packing debate, the influencer AI that's trying to be your girlfriend, and we'll catch up on all the news: Trump's town hall, E. Jean Carroll's case, and George Santos' many criminal indictments. Negin is joined this week by creator of @NYTvows , Selena Coppock, as well as writer, actor and  stand-up comedian, Dean Edwards! ——Rate Fake The Na...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Brian Babylon O'Neill from the Wait Wait Don't Tell Me universe and artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag. In Episode 8, "America Decides." its Election Day! Tensions are high and the backstabbing is even stabbier.  The FTN team battle election PTSD as they dissect this stressful episode of electoral shenanigans. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on App...

Today, we're discussing a very particular wedding photo dilemma, we'll also talk about The Phoenix Economy, and finally: ask if it's the end of the digital media age? We're joined by host of the podcast,  The Political Orphanage, Andrew Heaton, as well as host of the Slate Money podcast, Felix Salmon! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 yea...

This week host Negin Farsad is joined by Shane O'Neill from the New York Times and artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag. In Episode 7, "Tailgate," the Roys are throwing an Election Eve party for luminaries of the right where mini-cheeseburgers are eaten, where Swedes insult New York City, and where Tom and Shiv make very good use of their balcony. The FTN team dissect, emote, and scream into pillow...

Today, we're talking about dumb stuff including potatoes and house sitters, and then we'll veer into some Disney lawsuits, and then we'll end on the topic of "likability jail." And we've got double the Gabe this week: comedians Gabe Dunn and Gabe Mollica help to break all of these topics down. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Em...

This week on Fake the Nation presents Succession Recaps, host Negin Farsad is joined by none other than fashion legend Isaac Mizrahi & artist Danielle Durchslag to dissect Episode 6, "Living Plus." Here, Kendal goes all-in on a scheme to boost the stock price just as Roman gets a taste for power. Tom and Shiv have what appears to be their first real conversation. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars...

Today, we're diving deep into a "Am I the A-Hole" question, we'll also ask what happened with Tucker Carlson, whether Dianne Feinstein should leave, and how excited we should be about Biden's election announcement. To break all of this down, we have comedians, Gabe González and Michael Cruz Kayne.  ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitt...

This week Fake the Nation's Negin Farsad is joined by Benari Lee Poulten and Danielle Durchslag to recap Season 4 Episode 5 of Succession, "Kill List." In this episode, the gang goes to Norway where they try to bleed the Swede, sweat in saunas, and learn about frozen liters of blood. It's a weird one! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Tw...

Today! We're talking about the suspicious FOX settlement, as well as other forms of suspicious money, one of which including Justice Clarence Thomas. We'll also talk about the myth of the broke millennial, and we'll end on a segment on how to deal with people. We're joined by such an exciting panel consisting of comedians Maz Jobrani and Dan Wilbur! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Mone...

It’s Logan’s wake complete with grief, backstabbing, front stabbing, and finger foods. We get into it with the incredible Peter Sagal from Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and artist, filmmaker and resident wealth expert Danielle Durchslag. ——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   ——Hos...