Fake the Nation is a weekly comedy and news show hosted by Negin Farsad, produced by Headgum, that covers current events, culture and social absurdity with guests such as Samantha Bee and Neil deGrasse Tyson. The show has 427 episodes, typically runs about 45 minutes, and has an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode. Its most distinctive feature is a rotating roster of guest comedians and commentators.
Politically sharp comedy with a 20,000 to 80,000 estimated episode audience
- Weekly comedy panels with recognizable guests such as Samantha Bee and Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from over 1,000 ratings across 427 episodes
- Consistent weekly releases of about 45 minutes since 2016
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel, interview, bonus episode
- Tone
- witty, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Headgum
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Headgum, the network named in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed flags the show as explicit and episode titles such as 'Let Them Eat Nukes' and 'Giving Fascism' signal heavy political satire.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | headgum.com/fake-the-nation |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1130124619 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/fake-the-nation |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 537. Sucking the Mirth Out of Your Laughter (w/Dan Wilbur and Benari L | 2026-10-15 | 58 min |
| 536. Let Them Eat Nukes (w/Ramzi Fawaz and Jason Dove Mark) | 2026-10-08 | 53 min |
| 535. Rage Buffer (w/Sally Kohn and Jason Salmon ) | 2026-10-01 | 56 min |
| 534. Giving Fascism (w/Joey Clift and Mary Houlihan) | 2026-09-24 | 49 min |
| 533. The Hot Left (w/Nato Green and Rob Kutner) | 2026-09-17 | 51 min |
| 532. The Influencer's Shoegaze Era (w/Andrew Ti and Andrew Heaton) | 2026-09-09 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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,…
About Fake the Nation
Fake the Nation is a comedy and news podcast hosted by Negin Farsad and published by Headgum. Each week Farsad is joined by comedians and commentators to discuss news, culture and social trends with a satirical edge. The feed lists 427 episodes released weekly, and recent episodes run roughly 30 to 60 minutes.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 1,069 ratings. Listener figures are not published; based on rating volume, weekly cadence and hosting, the estimate is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward politically engaged adults in the United States.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suiting brands in media, entertainment or consumer categories comfortable with explicit political satire.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Fake the Nation can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Fake the Nation
How much does Fake the Nation charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is Fake the Nation about?
Fake the Nation is a weekly comedy and news podcast hosted by Negin Farsad. It features guest comedians and commentators discussing current events and cultural trends with satire.
How do I contact Fake the Nation about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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