Jeet Heer and Leah Bonnema join Negin to discuss the January 6th hearings, why everyone may be marrying the wrong person for them, and why one woman is drawing connection between having Geico insurance and HPV. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: TrueBill - Use this link or go to TrueBill.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! Made Cozy - Use this link or go to madecozy.com and enter promo code FAKETHENATION at checkout to get 15% off...
Jun 16, 2022•48 min•Ep. 309
Danielle Durschlag and Shalewa Sharpe join Negin to discuss California primaries, a bubbling Google controversy, and (hopefully) the last thing anyone will ever say about the Depp-Heard trial. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Helix - Use this link or go to HelixSleep.com/fakethenation for up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Sup...
Jun 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 308
Pete Dominick and Rebecca Soffer join Negin in Part 1 of this episode and chat about people who charge for attending house parties --- and the social norms around hosting a party. In part two of this episode, Benari Poulten and Eddie Geller chat with Negin about the hierarchy of relationships. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Aurate - Use this link or go to AurateNewYork.com/Fakethenation for 20% off your first Aurate purchase —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ...
Jun 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 307
Evan Gregory and Brian Brushwood join a tearful Negin as they mourn the senseless murder of elementary school children in Ulvlade, Texas. Then, a political round up convo featuring John Fetterman's primary win in Pennsylvania, Dr. Oz's recount against David McCormick and Stacy Abrams in Georgia. Last, the panel chats about, BeReal , a newer social media site that calls itself the "anti-instagram” and Brian and Evan give their full review. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Outschool - Use code...
May 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 306
This week Pete Dominick and Rebecca Soffer join Negin and talk about the shooting in Buffalo and solutions to stop something like this from happening again. Rebecca talks about her new book, The Modern Loss Handbook , and the words to use when speaking to someone who is grieving. Then, a 'cultural grab bag of topics' from himbos , big companies announcing travel support for their worker's abortions, to fast food's new approach to selling you food: horoscopes. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor:...
May 19, 2022•53 min•Ep. 305
Benari Poulten and Eddie Geller join Negin on the panel this week as they discuss thoughts and feelings around the SCOTUS draft leak. Afterwards, a conversation on the life and times of Madison Cawthorn -- and if congress needs to rethink its obsession with longevity . Then, they discuss the ethics of deep fake technology in reference to Kendrick Lamar's latest music video . Eddie Geller is running for Congress in Flordia's 15th Congressional District —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Stamps...
May 12, 2022•50 min•Ep. 304
*This episode was recorded before the SCOTUS draft leak * Negin is joined by Christian Finnegan and Dani Faith Leonard on this week's panel. The three discuss the pitiful and melodramatic nature of personal essays, the cultural significance of ‘goblin mode’, and what Baby Boomers got right about parenting. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aurate - Use promo code Athletic Greens - Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first pu...
May 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 303
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sean Rameswaram join Negin Farsad to talk Twitter & Elon, Mask Mandates and the link between astrology and narcissism. Then NDT talks about his new book, WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSE IN 3D, which highlights the visual grandeur of space. Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Use this link to receive FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase Nutrafol - Use promo code FAKETHENATION to save fifteen dollars...
Apr 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 302
This week, Negin is joined by Danielle Durchslag and Katie Compa on the panel, and the three discuss Elizabeth Warren's strategies for winning in November and offer their own strategies on how to win. Then, they discuss the importance of "Are we sharing boyfriends" Facebook groups and talk about the implications of a New York Times article titled Rags to Riches Stories are Actually Kinda Disturbing. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of...
Apr 21, 2022•51 min•Ep. 301
Lizz Winstead and Jody Avirgan join Negin for this weeks panel, they kick off the show with the heartwarming story of a couple of dudes and how they defied the giant that is Amazon and unionized 8000 Amazon workers. Then, they tackle the Japanese tradition of allowing toddlers to run their first errand, the real reason fit people drink more than unfit people and how we are feeling now that taxes are due. Last the panel has a conversation about where they hid as kids and how they hide now as adul...
Apr 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 300
Joel Kim Booster and Traci Thomas join Negin on the panel as they discuss what is going on with the January 6 committee and those *weird* Ginni Thomas text messages. Afterwards they move onto a NYT article which blames COVID for the shortage in surrogate birthers. Last they chime in on the decline of sexual activity from 1990 to now, and if the decline is a bad thing? Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. —— Thank you to this week’s spo...
Apr 07, 2022•50 min•Ep. 299
Negin is joined by Jon Lovett & Karen Chee for part one of this episode as they discuss Yale’s happiness professor saying anxiety Is destroying her students lives . Then, Adam Felber & Nicole Hemmer join Negin for a conversation on the healthy boundaries of ghosting. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Use this link for a FREE 1 yearsupply of immune-supporting Vitamin D A...
Mar 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 298
Marcella Arguello and Jesse Case join Negin on the panel and discuss Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz's questioning during Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s hearing. Then, a conversation about an article in the Atlantic that talks about losing skills you used to have. Last, they jump into a grab bag of topics that include the sold-out Coors Light lollipops (what?), DMT-making-toads and nickels. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ...
Mar 24, 2022•46 min•Ep. 297
Negin is joined by Seena Ghaznavi and Alzo Slade as they talk about Daylight Savings and the shocking senate bill that passed to make daylight savings time permanent. Then the panel discusses the Iowa caucus, the price of gas and the safety of pickup trucks. Finally, they shine a light on Doppelbangining -- no judgements! Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: True Bill Athletic Greens - Use this lin...
Mar 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 296
This week Negin is joined by Gianmarco Soresi and Carmen Lagala as they discuss ‘Bigorexia’ — a new teenage social media trend, the Don’t Say Gay Bill, and why Florida is worried about the wrong things. Last, a conversation on the phrase “vibe shift”, what it means, and tips to survive . —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aurate New York Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on App...
Mar 10, 2022•52 min•Ep. 295
This week Negin is joined by Adam Felder and Nicole Hemmer as they discuss the State of The Union, the international reaction to Ukraine and Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Then, a conversation on a Vogue article that asks, What happens if your friends don’t like your partner? —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aurate New York Use this link for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on A...
Mar 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 294
This week Jon Lovett & Karen Chee join Negin on the panel as they discuss the misinformation around the Biden drug strategy. Then they talk about the new social media app that shall not be named. Last they land on an article in Wired that explains why flexible work hours often mean women work more. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION - (a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase) —— Rate Fake The Nati...
Feb 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 293
This week Virginia Heffernan and Leah Bonnema join Negin to discuss Canada's truck strike and if they are winning any supporters. Then a very serious conversation about the years long McDonalds vs Burger King's fast food war. Finally, a conversation about an article in Vox that takes a look at comedies identity crisis. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION - (a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase) True...
Feb 17, 2022•51 min•Ep. 292
This week Negin is joined by Wajahat Ali and Anat Shenker-Osorio, they chat about voting and what democrats should be doing to mobilize, get their messages across, and why they consistently seem to fall short (featuring some words we should probably adopt). Then, a conversation on the banning of books, and Wajahat plugs his new book, 'Go Back To Where You Came From'. Last they talk about an article in the Atlantic that asks 'Is Old Music Killing New Music?' —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: A...
Feb 10, 2022•52 min•Ep. 291
This week Negin is joined by Maeve Higgins and Tehran Von Ghasri as they discuss the forming of a Trump-free GOP and Boris Johnson's fall from grace. Then, a conversation on Whoopi Goldberg's suspension from The View and how Joe Rogan continues to spread COVID misinformation. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Aurate (Aurate.com/FAKETHENATION) —— 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 he...
Feb 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 290
This week Negin is joined by Benari Poulten and Traci Thomas as they delve into the realities of the job market a la The Great Resignation. Then a conversation on if it is okay to ask an ex to delete a nude , before jumping into the satisfaction of holding a grudge —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Get Super Leaf (Use promo code FAKETHENATION) —— 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 h...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 289
This week Negin is joined by Selema Masekela and Corey Ryan Forrester as they check-in on voting rights across the country , a bill that seeks to hold fashion brands accountable for waste, and COVID-dick . —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Truebill (Use promo code FAKETHENATION) Athletic Greens (Use this link for special gift) —— 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...
Jan 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 288
This week Negin is joined by Sarah Marshall and Sally Kohn as they discuss the Theranos trial and Elizabeth Holmes verdict as well as Dr.Oz and Clay Aiken running for public office. Afterward, the panel discusses a cultural grab bag of topics ranging from Bob Saget's death to the relevance of the Golden Globes without telecast. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Helix Sleep (Use promo code FAKETHENATION) Aurate (For 20% off your first Aurate purchase) Athletic Greens (Use this link for special...
Jan 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 287
This week Negin is joined by Jenny Yang and Gaby Dunn as they chat about Omicron and the 1 year anniversary of the Jan 6 Insurrection (but keep it light). Afterwards, the panel discusses why goth coming back is -- kind of exciting. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: BetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month) Stamps.com (Use promocode FAKETHENATION) Athletic Greens (Use this link for special gift) —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin...
Jan 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 286
Negin is joined by Connor Franta and Shalewa Sharpe as they tackle the audacity of a 105 year old marathon runner. In part 2, Negin is joined by Bobcat Goldthwait and James Arthur as they discuss why grandma's fake fruit basket is making a comeback. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: BetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month) —— 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 Pat...
Dec 30, 2021•34 min•Ep. 285
Negin is joined by Lizz Winstead and Ali Vingiano as they discuss an article in Vox that talks about how expensive it is to be' single. Then Lizz gives an update on the direction of abortion rights and the best ways to get involved . Afterwards, the panel looks at a New Yorker article on alien life on Earth and discusses why these findings were disappointing and not really a big deal. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsor: BetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month) —— Rate Fake The Na...
Dec 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 284
Negin is joined by Bob the Drag Queen and Youngmi Mayer as they discuss a group of camels who were disqualified from a beauty contest because of Botox usage (i.e. our google search, Attractive Camels ). Then the panel discusses the CEO of Better.com's decision to fire 900 employees over Zoom and why Jeremy Strong's profile in the New Yorker reminds us that method acting is a group project. —— Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Truebill BetterHelp (Use this link for 10% off your first month) —— R...
Dec 15, 2021•44 min•Ep. 283
In this week's episode, Negin is joined by comedy legend Bobcat Goldthwait and James Arthur M. as they discuss paternity leave and why it is important for dads. Afterward, Negin and the panel talk about a 1997 Wired magazine article that predicted we'd be living in a utopian era by now -- and why this article may have missed a few points. —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! —— Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter: @NeginFarsad Email Negin at fakethenation@headgum.c...
Dec 09, 2021•59 min•Ep. 282
In this week's episode, Negin is joined by Brian Park and Giulia Rozzi as they discuss the new COVID-19 strain of concern, Omnicron. Negin and the panel chat about Barbados ending its 400 years of British rule and yes, Rihanna. Then, a conversation on what it means to be a #sexinfluencers and the psychology of tracking packages ———————— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter: @NeginFarsad Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com Su...
Dec 02, 2021•48 min•Ep. 281
In this two-part holiday edition of Fake the Nation, Negin is joined by Grace Lynch and John Fugelsang as they tackle a cultural grab bag of topics from the origins of "No Bones Day" to the astrological signs of killers -- sorry Scorpios. In part two, Negin is joined by Sherrod Small and Seena Ghaznavi as they talk about the socioeconomics of Black artists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
Nov 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 280
