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FNU: The Fake News Update

A lampooning of all things public radio, FNU: The Fake News Update is your daily 5 minute dose of fake headlines, fake forecasts, and fake adventures that will leave you saying “Huhhh?!”

Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original.

Copyright: © Spoke Media

Latest Episodes:

September 19, 2019: BEST OF FNYou Sep 19, 2019

Thank you all for listening every morning Monday through Thursday, because without U, we'd just be FN. And while Anahita Ardashir and Perennial Eschner might be going their separate ways for a few months, at least we have the memories we've shared over these last 100 episodes. Also tinnitus.

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September 18, 2019: BEST OF Guests Sep 18, 2019

Today we're remembering the guest of the bests. The best of the nest. The less of the... oh just forget about it.

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September 17, 2019: BEST OF Segments Sep 17, 2019

Gee, we sure have had a lot of great segments over the past 96 episodes. Hey, remember when Perennial was way into scatting? Whatever happened to that bit?

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September 16, 2019: BEST OF Sponsors Sep 16, 2019

After saving the world, our heroes are packin' up the ole FNStudio before they take a well deserved break. I wonder what memories we'll uncover...cover...cover...cover...

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September 12, 2019: The Justice Puma Sep 12, 2019

Will Anahita and Perennial save the world? If I was a bettin' description writer, I'd say probably not.

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September 11, 2019: Only Got ~5 Minutes to Save the World Sep 11, 2019

Who’s that hot guy galloping toward us on that hot horse?

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September 10, 2019: Shakur 2, Too Sex Two Demon[s] Sep 10, 2019

He's too sexy for his ring, and he's our only hope.

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September 9, 2019: Mineshafted II Sep 09, 2019

This episode is brought to you in part by the 20/20 terror of Moroth: harbinger of doom and new overlord of Earth.

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September 5, 2019: More-oth the Same Sep 05, 2019

We're starting to think these Moroths might be the same Moroth...

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September 4, 2019: Bye, Millennial Sep 04, 2019

Something about Annual's new agent just don't sit right with the Crime Puma.

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September 3, 2019: FNU: The Fetal Nuance Union Sep 03, 2019

Anahita absorbed her twin. And in so doing... she found a sister.

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September 2, 2019: Anahita AteHerTwin Sep 02, 2019

It's bring your sibling to work week! The holiest week of the year! But where's Anahita's sibling to bring to work?

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August 29, 2019: Last TENGO in Paris Aug 29, 2019

Sometimes learning to love is learning to let go.

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August 28, 2019: It Takes Two to TENGO Aug 28, 2019

Anahita's in love! Isn't it fabulous?

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August 27, 2019: Love in Binary Aug 27, 2019

Anahita's got that glow. And TENGO's got that power of basic speech? Something's going on here!

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August 26, 2019: TamaGETSme Aug 26, 2019

Sometimes you don't need to look any farther than your boy-anchor's Tamagotchi.

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August 22, 2019: Fake News X-TREEM'R'EST Teen Update Aug 22, 2019

Can Perennial and Anahita put aside their differences at these Nickelodeon's Kid's Choice Awards? Will Colonel Gravy go home with the orange? Is Rosie O' Donnell gonna be okay? Only one way to find out!

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August 21, 2019: Fake News X-TREEMEST Teen Update Aug 21, 2019

Remember, kids. Don't be a lush, stay away from the gush.

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August 20, 2019: Fake News X-TREEM'R Teen Update Aug 20, 2019

Looks like Anahita is finally ready to step into the slimelight!

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August 19, 2019: Fake News X-TREEM Teen Update Aug 19, 2019

The Fake News Update is back from hiatus with a shiny new coat of slime colored paint. Now let's reach those TEENS!

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August 15, 2019: Fake News Babies Aug 15, 2019

FNU: The Fake News Update will return next week. In the meantime, please enjoy this rebroadcast of KLMNOP spinoff, Fake News Babies.

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August 14, 2019: Automobile Confessions Aug 14, 2019

If you're looking for FNU: The Fake News Update, you're just plumb out of luck. Instead, please enjoy this rebroadcast of KLMNOP favorite, Automobile Confessions.

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August 13, 2019: The Fake News Family Hour Aug 13, 2019

FNU is still on hiatus. So instead, please enjoy this rebroadcast of an earlier episode of FNU: The Fake News Update.

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August 12, 2019: The Improbable News Programme Aug 12, 2019

After Perennial's cult-related incident last week, the KLMNOP network has decided to put FNU: The Fake News Update on hiatus. In the meantime, please enjoy this rebroadcast of FNU sister show, The Improbable News Programme,

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August 8, 2019: Spencer’s Gift Aug 08, 2019

Brother Hank gets a taste of his own taste in the FNHot-Seat!

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August 7, 2019: It’s Hard to Have Faith Aug 07, 2019

A moment of clarity in these tumultuous times.

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August 6, 2019: EnLAUGHtenment Aug 06, 2019

All hail Moroth, god of clowns and lover of cool checks!

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August 5, 2019: Brother Hank's Endtime Circus Aug 05, 2019

brotherhanksendtimecircus.angelfire.com

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August 1, 2019: I'mawinner Ardashir [Justice] Aug 01, 2019

She did it. She really, really did it.

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July 31, 2019: Crocodile Dundee IV: Crocodile Dundee Done Did the Dun-deed Indeed Jul 31, 2019

FNU's got the EXCLUSIVE scoop on the latest entry in America's favorite Australian-themed crocodile-adjacent franchise.

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July 30, 2019: That’s Swayze, Baby! Jul 30, 2019

"Please stop emailing me, Perennial." – Jimmy Wales, inventor of Wikipedia

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July 29, 2019: Bravian Flu Jul 29, 2019

Today, we got the return of a fan-favorite segment AND another sloshy visit to the poetry nook!

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July 25, 2019: Kelly Wasn’t Murdered. Jul 25, 2019

Hey you guys. Listen. We did our best. Some things were said. I think we all made some mistakes here. Let's just forget this week ever happened.

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July 24, 2019: Never Mind, He Didn’t Jul 24, 2019

We want to formally apologize for yesterday's accusation. Perennial, you're off the hook, and congratulations on your new beau.

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July 23, 2019: Perennial Murdered Kelly Jul 23, 2019

Anahita figured it out. Of course she did. She's so talented... and pretty! Perennial, you'll rot in jail.

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July 22, 2019: Who Murdered Kelly? Jul 22, 2019

No one can find Kelly. She must have been murdered. This is a podcast, after all.

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July 18, 2019: Anahita HeartofGold Jul 18, 2019

Bald is beautiful, baby! Well... sometimes.

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July 17, 2019: Anahita Ardimbruglia Jul 17, 2019

This episode of FNU is on location from the HOSPITAL!

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July 16, 2019: Anahita ScissorHands Jul 16, 2019

Anahita gave herself bangs, and they look REALLY great. Right guys?

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July 15, 2019: Anahita ArdaShorn Jul 15, 2019

Heets is drowning in self-doubt.

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July 11, 2019: How Perennial Got His Groove Back Jul 11, 2019

He did it! Our boy anchor actually did it!

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July 10, 2019: Like Angela Bassett Jul 10, 2019

Is there hope for our boy anchor? Probably not.

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July 9, 2019: Pillsbury Dough Bombs Jul 09, 2019

The Pillsbury Dough Boy is a harbinger of death!

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July 8, 2019: You’re Simply the Esch Jul 08, 2019

Perennial reads an excerpt from his memoir!

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July 4, 2019: KLMNOP Cat Fight! Jul 04, 2019

The claws are out, people.

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July 3, 2019: Feline News Update Jul 03, 2019

Perennial and Anahita join the itty bitty kitty committee.

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July 2, 2019: Ruth Bader Ginscat Jul 02, 2019

Anahita has a son!

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July 1, 2019: Maxi Pads, Maxi FUN! Jul 01, 2019

Perennial wants to put the "men" back in "menstrual pads"!

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June 27, 2019: Wait, Wait - DO Tell Me! Jun 27, 2019

Come on, man! COME ON!

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June 26, 2019: Kiss Kiss Bang Bangles Jun 26, 2019

Anahita's Takes have never been hotter. And LOUDER!

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June 25, 2019: More like BANna Barbera Jun 25, 2019

FNU does a Scooby Don't.

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June 24, 2019: Hollywood Vide-NO! Jun 24, 2019

Eschner Assesses running into a real snag.

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June 20, 2019: Thanks, Lindsay Lohan! Jun 20, 2019

She really came through for us.

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June 19, 2019: Mutual Respect and Umberstanding Jun 19, 2019

It's what the world needs now!

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June 18, 2019: Lindsay Lohan, Return Our Calls! Jun 18, 2019

We need you, Linds!

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June 17, 2019: FFNU: Freaky Friday News Update Jun 17, 2019

Winds of change are a'blowin'!

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June 13, 2019: Oopsie! ft. Khristine Hvam Jun 13, 2019

Shit gets real in this FN Spotlight.

You can find more Khristine at @hvamaudio and on her website at hvamaudio.com.

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June 12, 2019: Cooba GREAT-ing Junior Jun 12, 2019

Perennial gets on his sponge horse.

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June 11, 2019: Perennial’s Nemesis, Guy Fieri Jun 11, 2019

More like "Lie Fieri"!

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June 10, 2019: Anahita Sweats Through Her Dicky Jun 10, 2019

The title says it all, man.

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June 6, 2019: Award Winning Annual Jun 06, 2019

Perennial gets heckin' mad!

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June 5, 2019: Yo!: No!: Yoko Ono Jun 05, 2019

Where there's a Broad Will, there's a Broadway!

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June 4, 2019: Imogen Heap’s Music Mittens Jun 04, 2019

Imogen, we miss you.

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June 3, 2019: Less Miserables! Jun 03, 2019

Perennial comes down hard on the 1987 Tony's.

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May 30, 2019: Sexorcism May 30, 2019

I need an old priest and a young priest.

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May 29, 2019: Shakur, the Sex Demon May 29, 2019

If you can't love your sex demon, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?

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May 28, 2019: Mine Precious May 28, 2019

P-Dawg gettin' straight up Gollum in this hizzy.

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May 27, 2019: Mineshafted May 27, 2019

Perennial gets some fresh new jewels!

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May 23, 2019: A Taste of Gogh ft. Matt Young May 23, 2019

This interview is FLAVORFUL! Anahita Ardashir sniffs out the elusive Dr. Dirk Elmo! And perhaps sniffs out another Easter Egg, friend!

Follow Matt Young on Twitter @morepeoplehappy and listen to Hello From the Magic Tavern!

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May 22, 2019: Hoboken Gravy Train May 22, 2019

A return to the scat box! And a return to...Easter Eggs?! Wow, man! Talk about your hashtag-above-and-beyond!

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May 21, 2019: Puppy Cam May 21, 2019

Another new news segment!? And another after-the-flick Easter Egg feature? It's like these cats are all about bonus content or something!

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May 20, 2019: Well I’ll be Laura Dern’d May 20, 2019

Anahita, get your head in the game. And if that game includes Easter Eggs, FINE! Just stick around and look for 'em or something. I don't know your life, Heets.

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May 16, 2019: FN MINESHAFT?! May 16, 2019

A startling discovery rattles the FNU studio.

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May 15, 2019: Sintendo May 15, 2019

A bit of 8-bit controversy about controversial bits.

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May 14, 2019: Perennial’s Sexy Car Soap May 14, 2019

The Real World: Fake News Update.

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May 13, 2019: Cold Drinks! May 13, 2019

@Wendy's, we're awaiting your reply.

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May 9, 2019: The Moulin News ft. Yedoye Travis May 09, 2019

Some Moulin Rouge nonsense but then some Yedoye Travis YESsense!

You can listen to Yedoye's podcast, Dark Tank, here, and follow him on Twitter @ProfessorDoye and @darktankpod.

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May 8, 2019: Dumb and Dahmer May 08, 2019

Perennial's crush is PROBLEMATIC.

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May 7, 2019: Anahita’s Dicky! May 07, 2019

New segment here, folks!

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May 6, 2019: Hot CoCo May 06, 2019

Hot takes on hot movies and a deer poem?!

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May 2, 2019: Not Ready for a Tony May 02, 2019

How do you know he even wants a Tony? Maybe he wants a Maria!

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May 1, 2019: Eschners Assessing May 01, 2019

Did they do it?!

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April 30, 2019: Fraternal Regrets Apr 30, 2019

Can these fellas just get along?!

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April 29, 2019: Beep Bop, The Shoelace Man Apr 29, 2019

That Drapey Shawls sure can write!

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April 25, 2019: That’s Gravy, Baby! Apr 25, 2019

A paraplegic sports cat has an a-meow-zing interview!

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April 24, 2019: The Golden Boys Apr 24, 2019

Who's the Blanche and who's the Sophia?

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April 23, 2019: Jennifer Faniston Apr 23, 2019

Letters can break hearts too.

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April 22, 2019: Annual Eschner, Bro-Anchor Apr 22, 2019

Perennial's brother guest-hosts. Big dramz.

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April 18, 2019: Tax Season ft. Barrett Wilbert Weed Apr 18, 2019

Prop comedy AND charitable donations?!? Jan is the gift that keeps on giving!

You can follow Barrett Wilbert Weed on Instagram: @barrettweed.

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April 17, 2019: Great British Snake Off Apr 17, 2019

Kelly?! KELLY!?!?

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April 16, 2019: Smack and Cheesus Apr 16, 2019

Perennial learns an important lesson.

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April 15, 2019: Makin' Whoopi! Apr 15, 2019

Favorite place to make Whoopi? How 'bout the FNU studio!

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April 11, 2019: Creamed Corn Apr 11, 2019

An exciting preview of Automobile Confessions!

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April 10, 2019: Crocodile DunDON’T! Apr 10, 2019

That's not a knife. THAT's a knife.

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April 9, 2019: Anahita’s New Bangs Apr 09, 2019

The studio is abuzz!

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April 8, 2019: Beef you can EAT! Apr 08, 2019

New poetry from Breshin Prince!

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April 4, 2019: Remixology ft. Adal Rifai Apr 04, 2019

Anahita interviews acclaimed remixologist Clint Julep and unlocks a sense memory of her past/DEATH?!?

Check out some of Adal Rifai's podcasts here: Hello from the Magic Tavern, Siblings Peculiar, and Hey Riddle Riddle.

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April 3, 2019: Mrs. Doubtfire’s Basement Laboratory Apr 03, 2019

No flubbing on this week's Eschner Assesses!

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April 2, 2019: A-Meryl-ca, the Beautiful Apr 02, 2019

Perennial disappoints his fans and the world?!

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April 1, 2019: Time for a Clambake Apr 01, 2019

An exclusive interview with "Sir" "Patrick" "Stewart"!

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Fake News Update: Coming April 1 Mar 18, 2019

The Fake News Update is your daily (Monday-Thursday) 5 minute installment of all the news you never knew you needed and all the news you needed to know.

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