Fake the Nation

515. Motor Oil, the Next Drink Fad (w/Mike Pesca and Katie Hannigan)

This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Katie Hannigan and host of the How To podcast, Mike Pesca. On this episode, the panel valiantly tackles the rise of the "Refresher" - what is it and are you drinking it through your mouth hole in large quantities? They also look at the Virginia Supreme Court's utter gall, the Iran War that can't stop won't stop, and Transportation Sean Duffy's new reality show. Plus, can we all hop on board "Ballroom Republicans" as a go-to label to describe this era of GOP politics? It's a good one, guys. Follow Everyone! @KatieHanniganForever + Lady Journey's Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ladyjourneypodcast] + See her at the Bell House [https://www.ticketmaster.com/tatiana-frank-katie-hannigan-coheadline-the-brooklyn-new-york-05-29-2026/event/3000649A3C14B02E?_gl=1*1ajf06k*_ga*MjQxOTU4MzA4LjE3Nzg2OTM2ODE.*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3Nzg2OTM2ODIkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzg2OTM2ODIkajYwJGwwJGgw] for a special taping on May 29 @PescaGist + The Gis [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gist/id873667927]t + How To [https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/how-to-with-mike-pesca/id1469631127] with Mike Pesca @NeginFarsad + The Longest Short Time [https://luma.com/wjbhp04y] Live Taping May 19 + Chattanooga June 24 + Wait Wait Don't Tell Me live taping May 21 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].

514. Buying Votes with Funyuns (w/Mindy Raf and Joseph S. Moore)

Today on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/author Mindy Raf and historian/author Joseph S. Moore. Together, they discuss the legacy of Ted Turner, the possible reboot of The Apprentice, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, the gosh darned Ballroom, and whether the first wave of school cell phone bans worked. Plus, Joseph S. Moore, this episode's resident historian, gives us a reason to feel optimistic - which is the most Fake-the-Nation-ist thing he could have possibly done!  Follow Everyone! Joseph S. Moore - on his Substack [https://www.josephmoorebooks.com/] - buy his book How to get Rich in American History [https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-get-rich-in-american-history-300-years-of-financial-advice-that-worked-didn-t-joseph-s-moore-phd/e814da023f211e04?ean=9780063464582&next=t&next=t&affiliate=397&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=dsa_nonbrand&utm_content=%7Badgroupname%7D&utm_term=aud-1721779758375:dsa-19959388920&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12440232635&gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvoJtcwPery-ObBd2Ezl_FeBxJ95G1_iAXiM2liNywlGBfASyU9xxIRoCKgsQAvD_BwE] Mindy Raf - IG: @mmmindela [https://www.instagram.com/mmmindela/] TikTok: @mindyraf [https://www.tiktok.com/@mindyraf] - buy her book The Symptoms of My Insanity [https://www.strandbooks.com/the-symptoms-of-my-insanity-9780142422649.html] Negin Farsad - See Negin in Chattanooga, TN on June 24 at The Comedy Catch doing The Muslims Are Coming with Equally Threatening Friends!  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].

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].