Fake the Nation

513. Sumo Wrestler RomComs (w/Benari Lee)

This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and writer Benari Lee for a weirdo episode of Fake The Nation! Due to logistical hurdles - all Negin's fault, naturally - this special two person episode will tackle a new way to staff nursing homes out of Japan, the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondant's Dinner, the growing rift of Tucker Carlson, and how RFK does math. Enjoy! Next week we'll be back with the format you're used to. Follow everyone! @BenariLee and he's mostly on Blusky @NeginFarsad and she's mostly everywhere  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] Producer - Rob Heath [https://www.robheathstudios.com/] Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

512. Watching the MJ Biopic with Mom (w/Shane O'Neill and Matt Koff)

This week, comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by Washington Post Style Writer Shane O’Neill and comedian/Daily Show writer Matt Koff. Together, they discuss the re-emergence of Michael Jackson and the cultural power of cougars! They dip into war talk and Kash Patel talk. Plus, they look at new data that shows more and more Americans are getting their news from comedians and influencers instead of actual news. And finally, why are some Gen Z men attracted to Catholicism? Shane wrote an article on the very subject! Follow Everyone! Shane O’Neill @ShaneIsland – his newsletter is Seriously Pop Culture Matt Koff @MattKoff – his new special drops on May 15 on YouTube! Negin Farsad @NeginFarsad – her dates are all at neginfarsad.com [http://neginfarsad.com/] Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] Producer - Rob Heath [https://www.robheathstudios.com/] Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

511. Always a Human (w/Justin Krebs and Jordan Carlos + John Hodgman and Emily Flake)

This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad brings you two conversations from the vault. Jordan Carlos and Justin Krebs join to discuss why people would wait in the longer self-checkout line instead of using the SHORTER line with a human cashier. It's happening and we need to understand why!? John Hodgman and Emily Flake also join to discuss how to make long lasting friends. Together they have all the answers...or none of them, you decide!  Follow Everyone! @NeginFarsad - read her latest screed in Progressive Magazine about popping out babies. [https://progressive.org/magazine/how-to-pop-out-more-babies-farsad-20260227/] @johnhodgman - check out his pod Judge John Hodgman [https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/judge-john-hodgman/] @jordancarlosofficial - buy his book Choreplay [https://bookshop.org/p/books/choreplay-the-marriage-saving-magic-of-getting-your-head-out-of-your-ass-jordan-carlos/04e2f83c2144c758?ean=9780306836138&next=t] @eflakeagogo - Emily's work in The New Yorker [https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/emily-flake] Justin Krebs - one of his best books 538 Ways to Live Like a Liberal [https://play.google.com/store/info/name/Justin_Krebs?id=11b5m3tjk2&pli=1] Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] Producer - Rob Heath [https://www.robheathstudios.com/] Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

510. Hegseth's Wet Hair (w/Jeremy Pinsly and Mary Houlihan)

This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and host of the podcast The Mary Houlihan Show, Mary Houlihan! She’s also joined by comedian and founder of the brand new club, The Greenpoint Comedy Club in Brooklyn! Together, they ask, would you pay money to go on a reading retreat where a bunch of strangers read one book out loud? And, would you pay money for the “Relax Row” – and if you don’t know what that is, press play! They also get into the politics of war, the politics of space and the politics of the Florida special elections. Finally, new research indicates that the most popular degrees don’t actually pay the bills. What gives?   Follow Everyone! NeginFarsad – check her out in San Francisco at The Lost Church [https://thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/instances/a0FUh000007ZQ3dMAG] on April 29 MaryHoulihan - @MaryHoulie & The Mary Houlihan Show [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mary-houlihan-show/id1382359304] Jeremy Pinsley - @JeremyPinsley & The Greenpoint Comedy Club [https://www.greenpointcomedyclub.com/] of NYC! Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] Producer - Rob Heath [https://www.robheathstudios.com/] Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

509. Small Shoe Psychological Warfare (w/Jody Avirgan and Caleb Zeringue)

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 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 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 in court - the social media chickens have maybe come home to roost? So much to think about, enjoy! Follow Everyone! Caleb Zeringue - on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/caleb.meringue/] (The Drillmaster [https://www.thedrillmasterplay.info/#tickets] May 3rd in LA, Luigi: The Musical [https://luigithemusical.info/] in NYC in June!) Jody Avirgan - This Day Podcast [https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/thisday] Negin Farsad - See in her San Francisco for The Muslims Are Coming! with Equally Threatening Friends show [https://thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/instances/a0FUh000007ZQ3dMAG] Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] Producer - Rob Heath [https://www.robheathstudios.com/] Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].