Fake the Nation

with Negin Farsad

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.

Episodes

475. “Yes We Can” Forever (w/Danielle Durchslag and Andrea Jones-Rooy)

Date: 8/21/2025
On this week's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by visual artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag and data scientist/podcaster Andrea Jones-Rooy. They talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's enduring allure plus the new theory that Hollywood is hot, horny and white again. They also discuss the magical Trump-Mamdani voter and Donny Jr’s social takeover of DC. They also ask, are men struggling to find love? Follow everyone!
@NeginFarsad @DDurch @JonesRooy

474. Summer Of Death (w/Eddie Pepitone and Josh Gondelman)

Date: 8/14/2025
On this week's episode of Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad asks, how do we label this summer? It's not Hot Girl or Brat summer so what is it? Joined by comedians Josh Gondelman and Eddie Pepitone, they also discuss the trend to legalize human composting, Trump's deployment of the National Guard to DC, and new AI legislation in Illinois. And finally, are the podcast bros turning on Trump? Follow everyone! @NeginFarsad @JoshGondelman @EddiePep

473. Baguette Markets (w/Corey Forrester+Harry Terjanian)

Date: 8/7/2025
This week on Fake the Nation we talk about a French beach town that wants you to keep your clothes on. And, despite our better angels, we do in fact, talk about the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad. Plus, we discuss the Texas gerrymandering kerfuffle and what Democrats should do about it. We vent on Israel and Gaza and we end the show with a ridiculous conversation about Democratic presidential hopefuls. Spoiler, one of the panelists has had a beer with JD Vance. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/podcaster Corey Ryan Forrester and comedian/podcaster Harry Terjanian. Follow everyone! @NeginFarsad @coreyrforrester @harryterjanian

472. We Are All MerPeople (w/Gianmarco Soresi+John Nichols)

Date: 7/31/2025
On this week's Fake the Nation, we talk about the mermaiding phenomenon and the Claw Grip trend. We also look at new Trump administration rules on religion at work and ask whether Trump is failing upwards on the economy. Finally, we look at the Gaines scandal and wonder between evangelicals and the left, who owns cancel culture? Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by John Nichols from The Nation, and comedian/Downside Podcast host Gianmarco Soresi. Follow everyone! @NeginFarsad @nicholsuprising @gianmarcosoresi

471. Kiss Cams And Other "Wonderful Secrets" (w/Rachel Sklar+Ariel Elias)

Date: 7/24/2025
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

470. Your Morning Ayahuasca (w/Leah Bonnema+Fabrezio Copano)

Date: 7/17/2025
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 it’s 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

469. Algatraz And Other Insufficient Punnery (w/Emily Flake+Jim Tews)

Date: 7/10/2025
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.

468. An Episode That Pairs With Hot Dogs (w/Dasha Burns & Zach Sherwin and Pete Dominick & Faiz Siddiqui)

Date: 7/3/2025
This week on Fake the Nation we give you two fun/ridiculous/insightful conversations from the vault. We discuss a study on the type of people who buy into pseudo-profound bullshit. Yes, they studied this and host Negin Farsad gets pretty worked up on the issue as she discusses it with comedian/podcast host Pete Dominick and journalist/author Faiz Siddiqu. Also, Dasha Burns & Zach Sherwin join to discuss new statistics that show how violent crime is FALLING across America.

467. Tight 10 at a Funeral (w/Nato Green+Benari Lee Poulton)

Date: 6/26/2025
This week's Fake the Nation looks at a group of elderly people at the clurb, plus the merits (and scaminess) of Trump Mobile. Also, the politics of the Iran situation and the New York mayoral race, and finally, New Zealand is up to something. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and union organizer Nato Green and comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton. Follow everyone on the socials! @MrNatoGreen @BerariLee @NeginFarsad

466. Swapping Out Skincare Routines For Happy Hour (w/Dasha Burns and Zach Sherwin)

Date: 6/19/2025
This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Politico's White House Bureau Chief, Dasha Burns and comedian and host of the critically acclaimed Crossword Show, Zach Sherwin. Together they ask whether smoking is cool again and whether TikTok skincare routines are actually ruining our skin. In politics, they talk about the Iran-Israel conflict, Trump's military parade, and the No Kings protest.

465. Creating Problems to Solve

Date: 6/12/2025
This week on Fake the Nation we talk about a sports icon and their girlfriend and how the UK is reforming beer bottles. We also discuss the tense situation in LA and the political fallout from the Elon Trump breakup. And finally, a new theory on why youngsters are choosing a childfree life and it isn't the reasons you've heard before! This week our host Negin Farsad is joined by the excellent Milly Tamarez (Go Touch Grass) and the fantastic Andrew Heaton (Political Orphanage). Enjoy!

464. Can Elon Tom Cruise Himself? (w/ Faiz Siddiqui and Pete Dominick)

Date: 6/5/2025
This week on Fake the Nation we look at all things Tom Cruise and then at all things Elon Musk! It is a very-wealthy-men-with-outsized-influence episode. Host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/podcast host Pete Dominick and journalist/writer of the wonderful new book "Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk" Faiz Siddiqui. Don't worry, McDreamy and Brad Pitt also end up in the chat. Enjoy!

463. Following Oprah Into the Dark (w/ Andrea Coleman & Zach Zimmerman and Dylan Adler & Hari Kondabolu)

Date: 5/29/2025
Happy Memorial Day! This week we have two conversations we've been saving for this very moment to share with you! First up, we talk about dating your friend’s ex with Andrea Coleman and Zach Zimmerman and then we discuss why we love autocrats with Dylan Adler & Hari Kondabolu!

462. The Ol' Eichmann Switcheroo (w/ Dylan Adler & Hari Kondabolu)

Date: 5/22/2025
Today, we're discussing what's going on with Biden, why so many retirees are filing for social security on the early side, and finally we'll ask: can this one calendar truly save your relationship. To talk about all of this (and more!) are two incredible comedians: Dylan Adler and Hari Kondabolu!

461. MovieMate (w/ Andrea Coleman & Zach Zimmerman)

Date: 5/15/2025
Today, we'll talk about the new technology from Facebook, what's new with Weight Watchers, how Trump plans on celebrating his birthday, Qatar's $450 million gift, and whether Western retirees are colonizers when they move to warm countries for retirement. And to talk about all of this and more are comedians Andrea Coleman and Zach Zimmerman!