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Fake the Nation

Fake the Nation

By: Headgum & Negin Farsad
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Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have to pretend to like salad.

© 2023 Headgum & Negin Farsad
Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 471. Kiss Cams And Other "Wonderful Secrets"
    Jul 24 2025

    On today's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Ariel Elias (new special A Jewish Star now available) and writer/podcaster Rachel Sklar (new podcast Hi Smart Friend! available soon). They talk about Jumbo cams, Anna Wintour, Stephen Colbert's eventual ouster, Trump's Doodle-gate, and people are back at the office but there’s a gender gap!

    Follow the panel!

    @ariel_comedy

    @rachelsklar

    @NeginFarsad

    You can see her upcoming performance schedule at: NeginFarsad.com——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

    • Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
    • Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com
    • Support her Patreon

    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Rob Heath

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    49 mins
  • 470. Your Morning Ayahuasca
    Jul 17 2025

    On today's Fake the Nation, we talk about a potential competitor to coffee - is America ready?? We also weirdly talk about the Epstein files and Andrew Cuomo’s chances in the New York City mayoral race as an independent. And finally, we discuss the decline of the straight white male novelist and whether or not its cause for alarm. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Leah Bonnema, who you've seen on Colbert among many other things and comedian Fabrezio Copano who's new special is available on YouTube on July 29.

    Follow the panel!

    @LeahBonnema everywhere

    @fabriziocomedian or @fabriziocopano

    @NeginFarsad everywhere

    You can see her upcoming performance schedule at: NeginFarsad.com——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

    • Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
    • Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com
    • Support her Patreon

    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Rob Heath

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    34 mins
  • 469. Algatraz And Other Insufficient Punnery
    Jul 10 2025

    This week host Negin Farsad is back from vacation and takes on Trump's Big Shitiful Bill. She also asks if Elon Musk is the right person to launch an ever elusive 3rd Party. Also in this ep: can you ask your waiter where they’re from? And finally a MAGA summit designed to lure younger women into the fold with the promise of "less burnout and more babies." Joining Negin is the excellent comedian and cartoonist for the New Yorker, Emily Flake & comedian Jim Tews, who's new special "Jim Tews with Pictures" is a must watch. We here at Fake the Nation try to make the stressful parts of political and cultural life less stressful so, enjoy!


    Special thanks to our sponsor Mosh.


    Follow these wonderful people:

    Emily Flake - T: @emilyflake IG: @eflakeagogo

    Jim Tews - @JimTews everywhere

    Negin Farsad - @NeginFarsad everywhere

    Also! check out Negin's latest in The Progressive Magazine, a (fun) meditation on Jury Duty that will give you a little patriotic pep in your step.

    You can see her upcoming performance schedule at: NeginFarsad.com——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

    • Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
    • Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com
    • Support her Patreon

    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Rob Heath

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    50 mins

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