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-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@...
Jun 29, 2023•43 min•Ep. 363
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 [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme...
Jun 27, 2023•44 min•Ep. 374
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 to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Natio...
Jun 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 362
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 Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fak...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 376
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: Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 P...
Jun 15, 2023•45 min•Ep. 361
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 Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your ...
Jun 08, 2023•45 min•Ep. 360
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: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on ...
Jun 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 359
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 [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andr...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 374
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 Negin [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Th...
May 25, 2023•49 min•Ep. 358
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 Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headg...
May 22, 2023•53 min•Ep. 368
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 Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fake...
May 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 357
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 Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin [email protected]...
May 15, 2023•56 min•Ep. 373
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 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticg...
May 11, 2023•55 min•Ep. 356
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 pillows. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Tw...
May 08, 2023•57 min•Ep. 375
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 Email Negin [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew Mc...
May 04, 2023•44 min•Ep. 355
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 on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@h...
May 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 370
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 Twitter Email Negin [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andre...
Apr 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 354
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 Twitter Email Negin [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle...
Apr 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 368
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 Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subsc...
Apr 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 353
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 [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See o...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 367
This week, we're looking at lawmakers in Tennessee who got kicked off the job, discussing that apparently Freud is back, and we're talking about what the Pope thinks of Tinder. Today, we're joined by comedians Judy Gold and Aaron Kominos-Smith. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars o...
Apr 13, 2023•47 min•Ep. 352
On this week’s episode of Succession , the siblings get the holy fuck phone call and everyone breaks down. Joining Negin on the recap pod is finance expert Farnoosh Torabi and artist Danielle Durchslag ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Apr 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 375
Today, we're discussing that lil' indictment that's happening in the news, regulations on social media for kids, and we'll also talk about "grams-plaining" and ask the question: does Gen-Z not want to drive? Extraordinary comedian, Myq Kaplan, and Tik-Toker, podcaster, and dapper human, V Spehar, join us for today's conversation! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Füm - Head to tryfum.com and use code 'fakethenation' to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today - which comes with three ...
Apr 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 351
Welcome to the Succession Recaps, a Fake the Nation bonus pod. Host Negin Farsad is joined by artist, filmmaker and resident wealth expert Danielle Durchslag to break down episode 2 of season 4, The Rehearsal. In this episode, Logan makes tyrannical speeches to ATN employees, attempts to make apologies to his children and, in the end, everyone is stuck doing karaoke. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@h...
Apr 03, 2023•45 min•Ep. 370
Today! We're talking about how pissed the French are and we're gonna ask if peak TV is now trough TV. We'll also talk about news anchors in Mississippi and the latest news on peanut butter. We're joined by host of the FOGO podcast, Ivy Le, as well as renowned comedian, Todd Barry! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars ...
Mar 30, 2023•44 min•Ep. 350
Welcome to the Succession Recaps, a Fake the Nation bonus pod. Host Negin Farsad is joined by artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag to break down every episode of the final season of Succession! In this premiere episode, Logan is sad and the kids are still emotionally stunted, but hey, Greg is on a date! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad & Daniell...
Mar 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 371
We're celebrating spring break over here at Fake the Nation - but we've gathered a couple really great segments from the vault to share with you all. First up, we have Margaret Cho and Sam Sanders joining us to discuss the happiest and least stressful jobs in America. And for our second segment we have Alex Berg and Seena Ghaznavi who joined us to talk about gym etiquette and the eternal question if you should invite two people to a party that you know hate each other. ——Thank you to this week’s...
Mar 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 349
Today! We're gonna talk about that one bank failure, Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump in Iowa, and why teens are so miserable. We have a very exciting panel this week with decorated writers and performers, Jena Friedman and J. R. Havlan! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Füm - Head to tryfum.com and use code 'fakethenation' to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today - which comes with three unique flavors and the new Version 2 Füm will help kickstart your positive habits. ——Rate Fake Th...
Mar 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 348
In this week's episode, we'll ask if this is the end of English majors, talk about the hazards of searching for "marriage material," discuss airplane etiquette and DNA etiquette. To break all of that down, Negin is joined by two former panelists: comedians Alison Leiby & Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/...
Mar 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 347
Today, we're chatting about Fox News, we'll make the case for hanging out, and discuss the ins-and-outs of "quiet firing." And to help break all of that down, Negin is joined by some of the most astute comedians around: Matt Braunger and Gianmarco Soresi. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin [email protected] Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See om...
Mar 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 346
