Fake the Nation

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261. Free Pizza (w/ Clark Moore, Benari Poulten) Jul 15, 2021

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Clark Moore and Benari Poulten join Negin to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Fake the Nation! They discuss celebrities taking over the podcasting world, Texas lawmakers fleeing to DC, and debate Biden’s boring problem / boring advantage. They also discuss Adam Grant’s new piece about the power of collective effervescence (think concerts, sports games, yoga classes). You can follow Clark @mrclarkmoore, Benari @BenariLee, Negin @NeginFarsad. Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thank you to Babble for sponsoring this episode.

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260. In Defense of the Talker (w/ Mo Rocca, Cody Lindquist, Judy Gold, Paula Poundstone) Jul 08, 2021

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In this special 4th of July ep, Mo Rocca and Cody Lindquist talk to Negin about how tricky it is to end a conversation. Also, Judy Gold and Paula Poundstone share their thoughts on women going into STEM vs. Photo Breast Modification, and what it would take for them to move cities. Follow Mo @MoRocca, Cody @Codylindquist, Judy @jewdygold, Paula @paulapoundstone. Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thank you to StockX and Feals for sponsoring this episode.

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259. We’ve All Federlined (w/ Jordan Morris, Andrew Heaton) Jul 01, 2021

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Jordan Morris and Andrew Heaton join Negin to talk about why Covax didn’t work and how Britney absolutely deserves to be freed! They also discuss the merits of homework and Negin gives us a taste of what kind of knowledge she’d like to drop on the class of 2021. Follow Jordan @Jordan_Morris, Andrew at mightyheaton.com, and Negin @NeginFarsad. Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad.

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258. World of Friendship Studies (w/ A. Zell Williams, Greg Proops) Jun 24, 2021

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A. Zell Williams and Greg Proops join Negin to talk about police reform, the Breathe Act, and critical race theory. They also discuss whether having more than 150 friends is possible, and if running into someone at the airport is never not awkward. Follow A. Zell @AZellWil, Greg @GregProops, and Negin @NeginFarsad. Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thanks to Helix and Gainful for sponsoring this episode.

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257. Zig-a-Zig-ah (w/ Corey Forrester, Sarah Pappalardo) Jun 17, 2021

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Corey Forrester and Sarah Pappalardo join Negin to discuss George Packer’s piece titled, “How America Fractured Into Four Parts.” They also talk about the ridiculousness of Trump's justice department and whether or not cops should attend Pride in uniform. Follow Corey @CoreyRForrester, Sarah @yourpappalardo, and Negin @neginfarsad. Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thanks to Stamps.com and StockX for sponsoring this episode.

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256. Squeaky Tennis Balls (w/ Judy Gold, Paula Poundstone) Jun 10, 2021

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Judy Gold and Paula Poundstone join Negin to talk about whether or not they should be covering Trump and his backwards pants, and why Joe Manchin does what he does! They also talk about Naomi Osaka and act out their ideal version of her next press conference. You can follow Judy @jewdygold, Paula @paulapoundstone, and Negin @neginfarsad. We'd love to hear from you! Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode.

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255. Cancel Deb Balls (w/ Mo Rocca, Cody Lindquist) Jun 03, 2021

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Mo Rocca and Cody Lindquist join Negin to talk about the origins of Covid, fireable tweets, and debutante balls. They also discuss burnout and how we all might just have to move to Luxembourg. Follow Mo @morocca, Cody @codylindquist, and Negin @neginfarsad. We'd love to hear from you! Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad.

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254. FinSub (w/ Amir Blumenfeld, Leah Bonnema, Caleb Hearon, Selena Coopock) May 27, 2021

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Amir Blumenfeld and Leah Bonnema join Negin to discuss Hannah Gadsby's clothing comfort cocoon, and how each of them have a different relationship to clothes. Then, Caleb Hearon and Selena Coopock stop by to explore the wild world of FinSubs (financial submissive). Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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253. French Fry Motivation (w/ Chelsea Davison, Andrew Ti) May 20, 2021

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Chelsea Davison and Andrew Ti join Negin to talk about the CDC’s new mask guidance and the dream of inclusive capitalism! They also discuss a potential rebrand for American tourists and the latest on the Golden Globes and Bill Gates. Follow Chelsea @chelsea_davison, Andrew @andrewti, and Negin @neginfarsad. We'd love to hear from you! Write to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thank you to Helix, Stamps.com, and Finding You for sponsoring this episode.

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252. The Little FSCOTUS (w/ Todd Barry, Ophira Eisenberg) May 13, 2021

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Todd Barry and Ophira Eisenberg join Negin to talk about how Republicans are all over the place! From Liz Cheney to Facebook upholding their ban on Trump. They also chat about the NYC Mayoral race, Twitter’s new tip jar, and you guessed it, butt implants! Follow Todd @todbarry, Ophira @ophirae, and Negin @neginfarsad. Thank you to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode.

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