The Fakist (2018)

In the podcast studio deep inside the Franklin W. Dixon Memorial Library, Jeremy Hahn is recording the latest episode of his Dogboy Adventures fan podcast "Greetings from Colta City." He’s invited his theater buddy Clara Danvers on to dissect Dogboy's "subversive" violence, but he didn't plan for the chemistry crackling across the studio in his meticulous show doc. While Jeremy hides behind his fa...

The Fakist might be dead, but the team behind the story lives on! Join us for two original stories from our new audio drama Everly Heights Tales , an anthology set in a nostalgic Ohio town called Everly Heights.  Everly Heights, Ohio—where the past clings like smoke, and every escape route loops you back to Main Street. In each standalone episode of this scripted anthology, you’ll hear stories set...

The Fake News Dies. This is a story about a flawed man, born of privilege, who only lived for himself. It tells of the last day of his newscast; of how his enemies plotted against him until the final battle, and of how his partner LeAnn abandoned him just when he thought he had it all figured out. It ends with a podcast. It begins in the wreckage of KCOM Studios on the night of Deathember 13th, 20...

Eff It Let's Go. Let's Kill The Show. This is it. Deathember 13, 2021… One last newscast to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the challenge, or is the death of fake news inevitable? All that, plus the identity of the zombie icepick killer revealed, in the tenth chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day , a standalone story set in the world of The Fakist. BROUGHT TO YOU BY B...

Jake Stein Gets What He Deserves Former reality show singer and current Fakist traffic reporter Jake Stein is tired of waiting for his big break. Travel back through the history of The Fakist to find out what Jake wants, and how he's worked the entire series to get it.  When his big day comes, will Jake Stein rise to become the newscaster the elite Diamond Club needs, or will Paul DaFoe find a way...

Ron Joliver Gets The Opportunity Of His So-Called Lifetime! "Up To The Minute" anchor Ron Joliver has always been a cash cow for The Fakist, but when Hollywood calls him and his partner Roy Silver up to reboot their favorite 90s show, they set off on a madcap adventure through Tinsel Town. Will they survive Jordan Cartelano's three trials to join the "Hollyweird Elite," or are they doomed to set u...

What Will It Cost You To Follow Your Dreams? Carrie Tart is tired of reporting entertainment news, but with one last day to save the show, she's determined to follow her dream: Producing a show about real people telling real stories. Will she create the next This American Life, or will she live to regret her career pivot? All that, plus Mr. Rogers returns to a post-Trump world, and a confrontation...

What In The Worlds Is Going On In The Control Room? Ella Fitzpatrick preps a story to save The Fakist, but she can't find any new leads. When she goes off to find some clarity on her own, she'll discover three surprising characters hiding in the control room. Who is Anne Marie, and what does she know about the fate of The Fakist? All that, plus the secret origin of Mr. Freeze 7-Up and a trip throu...

See The World With New Eyes Fergie McFernie is nervous about his first day on the job as the new Fakist intern, but when he gets access to a Vicario headset and Jake Stein's "life stream," he's the only one who can warn Paul DaFoe! Can consumer reporter Martin Zendler get the NanoSD card to The Fakist in time? All that, plus three witches from Fakist stories past unite to offer Paul a wicked deal,...

What's Wrong With Some Friendly Competition? Tim Monet and Barry Tesh are both newscasters who tend to overshare, but with the spare studio at stake, Paul DaFoe challenges them to produce their best stories. Can these two new friends face off in a friendly competition without ruining the friendship? All that, plus alternative journalist Brent Arnold makes a startling discovery in the control room,...

There's Only One Day To Save The Show... But Cindy's Coming Today! Paul DaFoe, The Fakist himself, is willing to do anything it takes to help his team save the show, but when his ex-girlfriend calls him up, it's up to his personal assistant Carl to keep him on track. What will happen to the show if Paul can't get focused? Oh, who cares? Cindy's coming today! All that, plus Byron Seales gets a new...

Grace Huberstafforford Gets Her Own Comedic Romance... ACK! Fakist political reporter Grace Huberstafforford is as unlucky in love as Kanye West is with his political aspirations. When an old crush with a fancy beard gets a job at The Fakist, Grace hatches a plan to overturn the HR policy keeping them apart. But what secrets will she find when she goes undercover to investigate Bertram Kcom? All t...

The Secret Origin of LeAnn Snyder Travel back with us to 2016, when fake news was a buzzword and LeAnn Snyder was a humble local TV producer in Alabama. When Paul DaFoe comes calling with a job offer, will LeAnn stand up to Grandma Snyder and move to Somewhere West of New York City? And what is Grandma hiding, anyway? All that, plus the ramifications of Operation: Devastation, in the first chapter...

Join Bill Meeks (Fakist creator, Paul DaFoe) and Rebecca Johnson (LeAnn Snyder, host of Supergirl Radio) as they introduce you to our cast, talk about the process of coordinating an “audio dramedy” over the internet, and tease what you can expect in The Fakist: One Last Day. This is it. Deathember 13, 2021... One last day to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the chall...

This is it. Deathember 13, 2021... One last day to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the challenge, or is the death of fake news inevitable? The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the world of The Fakist, starting March 3, 2021.

The Fakist Headlines was a spinoff podcast produced in 2019 where Paul DaFoe reported on real news for some reason. After a short run, we decided to wait until Season 3 to squeeze the last drops out of this concept. Still, we produced a lot of fun stuff. Enjoy! Look for The Fakist Season 3, coming soon!

Pop open a White Claw for our SPOOKTACULAR SPECIAL! The Fakist will not be seen tonight due to Paul DaFoe's unscheduled sick day. Actually, we're just assuming he's sick. Instead, from TheNetwork, a spooktacular Halloween special. Sit back, eat some candy, and listen as we present... The Case of White Claw. All that, plus Paul DaFoe goes where no Fakist has gone before in MOCK EX DEUSINA! CAST PAU...

We're Totally Ducked. Can the Fakist News Team defeat multilevel marketer Debra Dawnstar and her Shooting Star army? What about Grimm Ace from MacDonald's? Who will stand with Paul DaFoe in his darkest hour yet? Find out in OPERATION: DEVASTATION PART TWO, the epic finale to Season 2 of The Fakist. BROUGHT TO YOU BY  Bluehost CAST BATMAN ANNOUNCER - Peter Price ANNOUNCER – Roberto Villegas DEBRA D...

You Can't Outrun Your Past... Not Really. Everything Paul DaFoe has ever done wrong is coming back to bite him, and the fate of The Fakist is at stake! Will Paul survive the tornado of karma battering the beams of KCOM Studios? Find out in the first part of this EPIC two-part finale. OPERATION: DEVASTATION starts now, only on The Fakist. BROUGHT TO YOU BY  Bluehost CAST PAUL DAFOE - Bill Meeks LEA...

It's a newscast full of Fakist firsts! After a lot of delays, Paul DaFoe is finally ready to confront Janitor Jim, but that's not the only first on tonight's newscast! Brent Arnold explores the new teen trend threatening to destroy the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then, bar patrons make first time confessions on Tim Monet's First Times. Plus, what Nickelodeon start is getting swept up in the college...

Win hundreds of prizes worth millions of dollars on the NIGHT OF 1,000 GIVEAWAYS! We're bribing our viewers to boost our ratings on our first newscast after the #RedCloudCrisis. Ron Joliver is back to reveal how one Seattle man is trying to bring My So-Called Life back from the dead. Then, one Instagram influencer ruins her life with one dishonest tweet. Plus, Mayor Audra Reliant is building a new...

What is the #BigRedCloud? Hey, guys, LeAnn here! The #BigRedCloud shut down the city, and we're trapped in a bunker deep underground. I'm making the most of it by interviewing our socio-political correspondent Grace Huberstafforford about her poor choices in life. We're bringing The Fakecast back, this week on The Fakist. Oh, and Paul can't find his beans. BROUGHT TO YOU BY   Bluehost CAST LEANN S...

Does this microphone make my hair look fake? The news team makes it all about them. Barry Tesh exposes a hidden subculture in "Barry It All: The Naturist Struggle." Then, LeAnn Snyder travels back to Alabama to update her Meemaw on her new life behind the anchor desk. Next, Tim Monet reveals the gender of his new child and the dangers of mail trucks in one explosive Facebook Live. All that, plus P...

The Fakist uncovers an explosive truth. Jo Atone, the founder of the Fakist Faithful Facebook Fan Page, gets up close and personal with her favorite fake news anchors. Plus, Grace Huberstafforford uncovers a shocking conspiracy fueled by MacDonald's new self-service kiosks. Then, Brent Arnold exposes the dark underbelly of the Hollyweird elite. And who is this "Janitor Jim" Nettie people are talki...

KCOM Studios is UNDER SIEGE by a face from the past. Vengeance is a dish best served bold. In Japan, the new Prime Minister aims to make Power Rangers a reality. Then, a group of bearded men strikes back against the surveillance state. Plus, we have the deets on the all-male reboot of The Babysitter's Club. All that, plus nosy Uber drivers, coming up on The Fakist. BROUGHT TO YOU BY   Bluehost CAS...