Fake the Nation

<p>This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Caleb Zeringue (Luigi: The Musical) and podcast host Jody Avirgan (This Day Pod) to discuss&nbsp;why men wear shoes that are bigger than their actual feet... but also, why Sora shut down. This podcast is a bird of many feathers because&nbsp;that's not all! They also talk about Democrats' Special Election wins, the No Kings rallies, and Trump's signature on bills. They also weigh in on YouTube and Meta's losses

<p>Today on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by fellow Wait Wait Don't Tell Me comedian Helen Hong and co-host of the podcast Text Me Back,&nbsp;Meagan Hatcher Mays.&nbsp;Together they talk about data that shows difficult people AGE you faster! Obviously! But also it's fun that there's now data to prove it. In politics, they take a more macro view of the right by asking whether we have reached end stage polarization AND whether MAGA has entered its cringe era? (And maybe

<p>This week on Fake the&nbsp;Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Katie Compa, and journalist/special correspondent to <em>The Nation </em>DD Guttenplan. They discuss a possible antidote to our shot attention spans and the terribly titled, Friction Maxxing! They also talk about war, war coverage and the perils of having an FCC license. Plus! They grade Mamdani's first few months as Mayor of NYC. And,&nbsp;finally, what's the difference between limerence&nbsp;and love and

<p>Today, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and host of the podcast Go Touch Grass, Milly Tamarez. She is also joined by your book-lover BFF and host of The Stacks Podcast, Traci Thomas. Together, they talk about Oscar campaign kerfuffles - some of them involve opera and yet others involve cats! They also talk about the ongoing war with Iran - or as some call it, the "excursion" with Iran. And finally, there’s a term for every time you fix something on your parents phone and i

<p>This week, comedian and host of Fake the Nation, Negin Farsad, is joined by actor/performer, PepperMint and by writer/podcaster, Rachel Sklar. Together, they reluctantly talk about this confusing war with Iran. They also discuss the phenomenon that is “looksmaxxing.” And finally, they address the <em>burning</em> question, is smut having a renaissance?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow everyone!</p><p>Rachel Sklar - @RacheSklar - <a href="https://www.smartfriendsnetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"

<p>On this week’s episode, comedian and host, Negin Farsad suffered through the State of the Union address so you don’t have to! She is joined by&nbsp;filmmaker and cohost of The A Building Podcast, Menelek Lumumba and NYU professor and host of the podcast Unruly Subjects, Chenjerai Kumanyika. Together they go deep on America, why IPods are having a resurgence and the most controversial topic of them all, what is the best supermarket?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Everyone!</p><p>Menelek Lumumba -&nbs

<p>Comedian and host&nbsp;Negin&nbsp;Farsad is joined by Fake the Nation-regular, comedian Jordan Carlos, to talk about his new book,&nbsp;<em>Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass.&nbsp;</em>It’s a must read, especially for dudes who have their heads in their own butts. You know the type.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Today’s Sponsor is Qualia Life!</p><p>Take control of your cellular health today. Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://qualialife.com/FAKE" rel="noopener noreferre

<p>This week, comedian and Guru of Gab&nbsp;Negin&nbsp;Farsad is joined by comedian and host of the new podcast Epstein Files Book Club, Jena Friedman. She also welcomes to the panel, actor and solo show creator, Star Stone. Together, they tackle AI pets, they’re all the rage in China! They also discuss the boom in bathhouses and the German tradition of house burping. And finally, they check in on the Esptein Files and they try to explain our moment in history with the concept of the&nbsp;4 Turn