The Fakist (2018)

Paul DaFoe is missing, and it's up to his producer LeAnn to save the show. LeAnn Snyder tackles an academic arsenal of alliteration as she faces folly in front of the Fakist Faithful. In Roanoke, Virginia, a library cat claws it's way into a key government position. Then, a failed faith healer uncovers a prank that went a bit too far. Plus, famed fitness guru Jim Fitt comes down with a rare, but d...

What's The Fakist? Writer/Creator Bill Meeks, along with cast members Anne Marie DeSimone, Rebecca Johnson, Wynn Mercere, Bobby Hawke, and Roberto Villegas discuss their scripted "sketch dramedy" podcast about a news team that covers the fake news... For real. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the process of making over five hours of content with the help of forty people from three countries. Se...

The best of The Fakist Season 1, as voted on by you! Kasum Kasey is counting down the Top 10 Fakist stories from Season 1 as voted on by you, the Fakist Faithful. Refresh yourself, or get caught up, before Season 2 drops on May 5th! BROUGHT TO YOU BY Bluehost Voiced by the cast of The Fakist Season 1. SUBSCRIBE

A recent episode of Where I'm From dedicated to Stephan Carroll, who composed multiple original and parody songs every season throughout the run of The Fakist. The last half is a selection of my favorite stuff he did for us, including the One Last Day theme song. This week is a little different... I’m remembering and memorializing my longtime friend and musical collaborator Stephan Carroll from Wh...

Celebrate the holidays with a totally original holiday story! At a secluded karate retreat on Christmas Eve, disgraced fake news journalist Paul DaFoe is visited by 3.5 spirits who take him on a surprising journey through his past, present, and future. In Somewhere West of New York City, LeAnn stands vigilant in the control room, working to save a newscast with no anchor. Will Paul learn the true...

A tribute to a man who flew 597 feet too far. The Fakist Presents Birdman Stan: Fly High , a hastily thrown together tribute to the man whose "Lazy Eye in the Sky" drifted toward heaven far too soon. Then, a Teen Wolf fancast welcomes an historic guest. All that, plus The Bieber Babies... All Grown Up! BROUGHT TO YOU BY   Bluehost CAST BIRDMAN STAN - Bobby Hawke MALCOLM MCDOWELL - John Harrison SP...

The stories behind the fake news. With a beloved Fakist family member dead, our team is behind schedule producing a memorial special. Executive Producer In Charge of Production LeAnn Snyder came up with a killer idea: A Fakist podcast! In the first FAKE CAST, LeAnn interviews The Fakist himself Paul DaFoe. Find out how he got his start in #FakeNews, and how he’s handling our big loss. PLUS: #Break...

Hollywood finally gets the spotlight it deserves. Carrie Tart tells you totes everything going on in Hollywood. Then, we have an exclusive preview of a new Newfix documentary featuring aging pop stars you might not remember. The MPAA unleashes the "Spoiler Police" on an unsuspecting populace. All that, plus protesters attack the studio, coming up on The Fakist. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Audible Hollywood...

Absolute power corrupts? Absolutely. Whatcha’ thinking, Paul? The Fakist himself documents his quest for a new lunch place in a scathing editorial. Then, the millennial messiah, Mr. Rogers returns from the grave, but can his fans accept his new career path? We’ve got the lowdown. Elon Musk responds to mounting online criticisms in an exclusive in-studio interview. All that, plus British braggart R...

From essential oils to capital punishment to the health benefits of fast food, we're focusing on your wellbeing. Can owning a cat can lead to a longer life (for you, not the cat)? We're talking about it meow on WHAT THE HEALTH? Then, Grace Hubberstafforford investigates the latest viral marketing campaign for horror series THE PURGE. Is a long life a cruel and unusual punishment? We report. Martin...

Ever have to deal with a rotten customer? Make MacFlurries? Looking for "delivery near me?" We tackle the service industry and all its horrors. What local pot shop chopped the top off their resource crop? Then, we're breaking the news before it happens in UP TO THE MINUTE. Did you hear about Bilbo Bixby, local folk hero? We’ve got the scoop. Birdman Stan flies into the heart of the action. All tha...

Why is Paul Dafoe so obsessed with fake news? Why is fake news so important in 2018? What the heck kinda podcast is this anyway? In this in-depth audio essay, Paul Dafoe reveals the journalistic mission of The Fakist.   From Paul's medium article:  https://medium.com/@thefakist/good-news-fake-news-is-here-to-stay-5794c6971d31

What Walking Dead whoopsie got one local priest into hot water? Then, clowns try to shake the stigma of Stephen King’s It. Did you know Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter was based on a real person? We’ve got the scoop. You’ll meet our new Producer Leann in our rotating segment Revolving Door. All that and Traffic with Jake Stein, coming up on The Fakist. CAST PAUL DAFOE - Himself LEANN - Rebecca Jo...

Covering the fake news… For Real. Paul DaFoe, along with his crack fake news team, breaks the hottest fake news LIVE from KCOM Studios. Enjoy the trailer, and watch for exclusive preview clips in the lead up to our June 18, 2018 release.