Fake the Nation

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...

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...