Today, we're talking about holding onto an old pair of pants, the enshitification of internet platforms, and how anxious parents may need some help. To breakdown all of these topics are comedians Maz Jobrani and Alise Morales! ——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 on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin F...
Apr 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 405
Today, we're gonna talk about the phenomenon that is "the hush trip," we'll also talk the stereotypes that personal trainers have, third parties, and virtual first dates. To discuss all of this and more is host of the Go Touch Grass podcast, Milly Tamarez, as well as returning guest and communications strategist, Sally Kohn! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Pod...
Apr 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 404
Today, we're talking about the act of deciphering a man's text messages, the GOP's money woes, we'll see where America ranked on the global happiness report and finally, we'll ask if open toed shoes belong in professional settings. We're joined this week by hilarious comedians and podcasters, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF...
Apr 04, 2024•50 min•Ep. 403
No topics are off limits on this week's episode! The Trump campaign, the kerfuffle at NBC, the yapping trend on TikTok, the decline in vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, and we'll ask if having children ruins women's careers - we're covering it all. To help break all of this down, we're joined by journalist, Jessica Bennett, and comedian, Pete Dominick! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off Rocket Money - ...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 402
We're taking a lil' Persian New Year vacation this week! But fear not, we have a couple of segments of the show that we've been saving for this very moment. First up, we have David Cross and Seena Ghaznavi join to discuss how to channel your anger. Then, we have a wonderful conversation with Danielle Durchslag and Laurel Braitman on how many books we're reading. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Head to Paired.com/FakeTheNation to get...
Mar 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 401
Today, we're doing a political retrospective when we earnestly ask the question, "are you better off now than you were four years ago?" We'll also look at the Katie Britt phenomenon, Wendy's dynamic pricing kerfuffle, and we'll ask if you need a wallet anymore. Joining to break all of that and more down are two guests that have been on the podcast a zillion times before, Andrew Heaton & Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and ...
Mar 14, 2024•56 min•Ep. 400
Today, we're looking at the Super Tuesday election results as well as the latest Supreme Court ruling on Trump. We're also gonna discuss a man who sued Power Ball and how gossiping might actually be good for us. Today's panelists are returning guests comedians, Judah Friedlander & Gabe Mollica! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Rocket Money - Use ...
Mar 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 399
Today, we're talking about weighing yourself before getting on a flight, standardized tests making a comeback, and whether you can still make honest criticism publicly. We'll also ask the question: what does bravery mean to us? And to help break all of this down is artist and filmmaker, Danielle Durchslag, and New York Times best selling author, Laurel Braitman. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgu...
Feb 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 398
Today, we're talking about the re-definition of the word "sober," the Mr. Mom trope and if it's a thing of the past, and finally we'll dip our toes into the political muck with Trump, Biden and Alabama. Joining to break all of this down is the hilarious comedian Adam Cayton-Holland, and the excellent writer Wajahat Ali. ——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 Fa...
Feb 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 397
Today, we're talking about the decline in dating apps and the debunking of love languages. We'll also discuss the latest seminal case on guns and the parental duty surrounding them and finally we'll ask the question: should we have a new national holiday? To break all of this down, we have returning guests: Adam Burke and Traci Thomas! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Factor - Head to factormeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off. Rocket Money - Use this link or...
Feb 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 396
Today, we're talking about congress and the border deal and the Grammy's. We'll also discuss the Taylor Swift/ Super Bowl conspiracy theory, breakdown everything Apple Vision and deliberate menu trends across the nation. To break all of this down, we're joined by host of the podcast Two Wick Minimum, Selena Coppock, and host of the podcast Life and Art, Lilah Raptopoulos! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://w...
Feb 08, 2024•46 min•Ep. 395
Today, we're talking about a really delightful grocery store in the Netherlands making headlines, we'll discuss what's going on with E. Jean Carroll, and we're going to ask if the stigma of a lay-off is over and how one adopts a legacy mindset? And joining to break all of that down are veterans of Fake the Nation, Cody Lindquist & Farnoosh Torabi! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIEC...
Feb 01, 2024•50 min•Ep. 394
Today, we're talking about this week's Oscars snub, the tween skincare movement, the presidential primaries, plus some pet ownership discourse with guests Lizz Winstead and Dustin Chafin! Guests: Lizz Winstead & Dustin Chafin ——Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Rocket Money - Go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitte...
Jan 25, 2024•41 min•Ep. 393
Today, we're talking about a truly odd form of stalker-ism, we'll also talk about the Iowa caucus, and what progressives should be messaging to get through 2024. Joining in discussion is an all-star panel of returning Fake the Nation guests: comedian, Katie Hannigan, and host of the podcast, Words to Win By , Anat Shenker-Osorio! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE o...
Jan 18, 2024•54 min•Ep. 392
Today, we're discussing The Golden Globes, Harvard's president's resignation, and we'll look at the use of A.I. in online dating. Joining to break all of that down and more are comedians and past guests of Fake the Nation, Ophira Eisenberg & Alison Leiby! ——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 Ad...
Jan 11, 2024•53 min•Ep. 391
Today, we're talking about how to make good resolutions that you'll actually keep, we'll also look at the cultural slush pile to figure out why feet have become such a thing, and we'll look back at the biggest cultural moments from 2023. Joining to break all of this down and more are hilarious comedians, Christian Finnegan and Judy Gold! ——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 scam...
Jan 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 390
Happy Taint Week - to celebrate, we're sharing a few wonderful conversations we had in the backlog! First, Sam Bee and Gloria Riviera join to discuss a morally dubious way to get your in-laws to leave and whether "liking" hot girl pics on IG is tantamount to cheating. And then, John Fugelsang and Gabe Mollica join to talk about a boyfriend who caught their future in-law cheating on their spouse. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenat...
Dec 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 389
Today, we're discussing how much money millennials think they need to be happy, how the concept of 'pretty privilege' works for men, and we'll ask "what to do with addiction to consumerism?" Joining us this week is host of the Fraudsters podcast, Seena Ghaznavi, and host of Senses Working Overtime, David Cross! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscri...
Dec 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 388
Today, we're discussing tripping balls on magic mushrooms, TIME's Person of the Year, how Gen Z celebrates the holidays, and what happened at the College Antisemitism Hearing. And to breakdown all that and more, is Tala Ashe and Paula Poundstone! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscribe to “See, The Thing Is” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on YouTub...
Dec 14, 2023•41 min•Ep. 387
On today's show, we're discussing the way of life known as "ugly time," a surprising debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom, and the lexapro sweatshirts and what we can infer about the current state of the mental health struggle. Joining us today are Samantha Bee and Gloria Riviera, hosts of the new podcast, " The Defenders " which is an original series from Lemonada Media. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop payi...
Dec 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 386
Negin is joined by Gabe Dunn & Corey Ryan Forrester to breakdown the long awaited Golden Bachelor finale! They discuss porking gilfs, who they think will be The Golden Bachelorette, and what they thought of who got the final rose. ——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 Advertise on Fake The Natio...
Dec 01, 2023•56 min
Benari Poulten is stepping in as guest host this week to discuss the latest in men's fashion and look at the merits of job training versus a college diploma. To break all of that down and more, Benari is joined by Jacquis Neal from Grand Crew and host of the This Day In Esoteric Political History podcast, Jody Avirgan! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes....
Nov 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 385
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fake the Nation! To celebrate the holiday and long weekend, we've gathered two stories we think you'll love. First, Peppermint and Pete Dominick join to talk about a guy who has not told his wife of 15 years that he has a very lucrative trust fund. And then, John Hodgman and Akilah Hughes join to talk about a lady who had an affair with a dude for 15 years, the guy died unexpectedly and now his ex doesn’t want her at the funeral. What should all parties be do...
Nov 23, 2023•32 min•Ep. 384
Negin is joined by a hilarious pair of comedians, Leah Bonnema and Katie Hannigan, to discuss and breakdown episodes 7 and 8 of The Golden Bachelor! The trio discuss Susan's gas, Gerry "knocking boots," and who they each think will win in the finale in two weeks. ——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 Alte...
Nov 17, 2023•56 min
Today, we're discussing the current craze known as "Delulu," how grocery chains are getting rid of self-checkout, and the collapse of Tim Scott's presidential campaign. To help break all of this down, Negin is joined by esteemed comedians, John Fugelsang & Gabe Mollica! ——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! See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and M...
Nov 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 383
Last month, Negin joined Dr. Jeffrey Lewis for a live episode recording of The Reason We’re All Still Here . Negin, Jeffrey, and Carl Nellis (Gilded Audio) examine nuclear weapons and nonproliferation policies in the context of the film, Dr. Strangelove, and how citizen diplomacy can help bridge the diplomatic void left by uncooperative governments in Iran and beyond. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@...
Nov 10, 2023•48 min
Today, we're dipping into the political hodgepodge by discussing this week's election results and the presidential election race. We'll also discuss a fake nipple craze, the power of a compliment, and whether saying "nice to see you again!" still works as a common greeting. And to break all of this down, Negin is joined by equally hilarious panelists, Marcella Arguello & Joey Clift! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/FakeTheNationFree and use the code "fa...
Nov 09, 2023•49 min•Ep. 382
This week host Negin Farsad is joined by the delightfully hilarious, Rosebud Baker, as they recap episodes 5 & 6 of The Golden Bachelor. They discuss a helicopter/ yacht date, meeting the grandchildren, and who they believe could win over Gerry's heart in the end. ——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...
Nov 06, 2023•56 min
Today, we're discussing where you should *not* have a first date, the political hodgepodge that is the current state of things, and which countries are the most promiscuous. And to break all of that down, we're joined by an all star panel of comedians and FTN alums, Corey Ryan Forrester & Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/FakeTheNationFree and use the code "fakethenationfree" for free breakfast for life. One breakfast item per box while s...
Nov 02, 2023•57 min•Ep. 381
Today, we're talking about the latest on Nepo-Babies, the most recent manifesto from a tech billionaire, and finally an NEA study on museum and theater attendance. Joining us to break all of this down is television writer and co-host of the podcast, Yo, Is This Racist , Andrew Ti, as well as host of the podcasts, Past Perfect and Not Past It, Simone Polanen. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars...
Oct 26, 2023•48 min•Ep. 380
