WTFAW is the funny and informative foreign affairs show that takes an irreverent look at America's role in world events. Hosted by: Kevin Janus & Benari Poulten.
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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 w ...
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More people than ever are appreciating the importance of plants in our day to day lives. Whether it's a plant-based diet, clothes made from plants, the wellbeing qualities of plants, or simply a fun shelf of cacti and succulents! The Plant Based Podcast is about anything that can be traced back to plants… with subjects ranging from foraging for medicinal plants and baking with edible flowers, to plant-based body builders and clothes made from bamboo... This is not just another gardening podc ...
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A small batch podcast hosted by Anna Debenham and Brad Frost, dedicated to talking about style guides, pattern libraries and building effective interface systems.
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497. The Predictions Bonus! (with John Hodgman and Emily Flake)
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Comedian and Host Negin Farsad couldn't help herself - she has dedicated an entire bonus to the shoddy practice of predictions! Joined by comedian/writer John Hodgman and comedian/cartoonist for The New Yorker, Emily Flake, they predict whether Trump loses his grip on the GOP, how the midterms will turn out, and who the next batch of Democratic cel…
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497. Cold, Hard Armrests for 2026 (w/John Hodgman and Emily Flake)
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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and writer John Hodgman! And comedian and cartoonist for The New Yorker, Emily Flake! Together they discuss the neo-imperialist shenanigans of the White House, something great that Colorado is doing, and marble armrests. Plus, they discuss fear and how to conquer it!…
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496. A New Years Episode with No Consequences (w/Ophira Eisenberg, Mary Houlihan then Nayeema Raza and Pete Dominick)
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Happy New Year listeners! This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Ophira Eisenberg and Mary Houlihan to talk about the trend of senior citizens who go back to college. She's also joined by Nayeema Raza and Pete Dominick to talk about how to elegantly get out of doing things. It's exactly what you need to start the …
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495. Year of Slop (w/Sally Ann Hall and Vicky Ferentinos)
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It's a very merry episode of Fake the Nation where comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Sally Ann Hall and comedian Vicky Ferentinos to talk about the (weird) color of the year! The many words of the year! And whether you would take an absolutely free TV if it came with a little catch! Merry Christmas to all of our delightful listen…
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494. Beefing Waymos Better than Human Drivers? (w/Brian Babylon and Andrew Ti)
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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/fashion designer Brian Babylon and comedian/podcaster Andrew Ti. They talk about the new batch of data on self-driving cars, apparently they do much better than human drivers! So should we all be embracing the driverless car? Also, Indiana took a stand against mid-de…
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493. Giftcard Wishlist Fever (w/Cody Linquist and Charlie Linquist)
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Tis the season for a bonus! We're dropping in an extra topic in the feed because that's how podcasters celebrate the holidays! Today, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Cody Lindquist (Showtime's Our Cartoon President) and comedian/director Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere founder) to discuss the Wish-List-ification of gift giving. We also …
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Believe it or not, but this does include Christmas plants - you'll just have to wait until Michael has released his anger about the festive season first! Joking aside, Ellen and Michael are finishing off series 19 gossiping about all the things they've been up to, giving Christmas plant care advice, predicting what's to come in the plant world for …
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492. Fast Food and Cold Caffeine (w/Cody Linquist and Charlie Linquist)
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This week Fake the Nation comes to you from P&T Podcast Studio and Bookstore in New York's Lower East side. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/actor Cody Lindquist (Showtime's Our Cartoon President) and comedian/director Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere founder) and they address the question on all our minds, why are Mormon women a…
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Growing Innovation – A Conversation with Mattias Redlefsen of Benary GmbH
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In this episode, Michael sits down with Mattias Redlefsen, an industry leader at Benary GmbH, one of the world's most respected companies in ornamental plant breeding. With more than 175 years of history, Benary has shaped the global horticulture industry- and Mattias offers a rare inside look at how the company continues to thrive through innovati…
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491. Costco is a Dating App? (w/Nayeema Raza and Pete Dominick)
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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by journalist/podcaster Nayeema Raza (Smart Girl Dumb Questions) and comedian/podcaster Pete Dominick (Standup With Pete Dominick). Together, they discuss new research about the behavior of cats! And, they ask if it's suddenly very embarrassing to have a boyfriend. On the politi…
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Hear from one of the UK's top horticultural experts Martin Fish with some top gardening tips
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Today's guest is Martin Fish, a horticultural expert with over 45 years of experience as a gardener, writer, broadcaster, RHS judge and educator. Known for his practical advice and warm, approachable style, Martin has shared his passion through radio, television, magazines and live events across the UK with The Potting Shed, which he runs with his …
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490. A Thanksgiving Episode (w/Meghna Chakrabarti, Benari Lee Poulton, Mark Oppenheimer and D.D. Guttenplan)
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This week comedian and host Negin Farsad has saved up some great conversations for your Thanksgiving earballs. She is joined by DD Guttenplan of The Nation & writer Mark Oppenheimer to ask why Gen Z is resurrecting the 90's. Also! Meghna Chakrabarti of NPR’s On Point and comedian Benari Lee Poulton talk about the fissures of the right wing, with ch…
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Unwrap the magic of the National Garden Gift Card for Christmas
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Looking for a Christmas present that's thoughtful, versatile, and guaranteed to delight? In this episode, we unwrap the magic of the National Garden Gift Card—the ideal festive gift for anyone who loves plants, gardening, or simply spending time outdoors. Run by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), these vouchers are accepted at thousands of…
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489. Bubba, Billionaires and Bodega Coffee (w/Meghna Chakrabarti and Benari Lee Poulton)
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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton and host of NPR's On Point, Meghna Chakrabarti. Together, they wonder why billionaires love owning sports teams and a psychology professor who can tell you which are the best years of your life. They look at the very ongoing Epstein Files an…
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Keep your houseplants thriving with Happy Plant Collector
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In this epsiode Ellen Mary is joined by Lisa Bauer, known online as @happy_plant_collector - a rising star on social media and founder of Another Plant Swap. For this weeks episode get some down-to-earth advice on keeping your indoor jungles thriving, how the houseplant community has evolved and learn more about the plant swap events. https://www.a…
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488. So Gosh Darn Special (w/Shanna Christmas and Myq Kaplan)
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This week comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedians Myq Kaplam and Shanna Christmas. Together, they ask, can you charge Thanksgiving guests who come to your home? They also look at Target's new 10-4 policy and the latest twist in the government shutdown. They also look at new revelations about the Epstein Files and close it all up by as…
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Floral industry trends and education with Kays Flower School, Deirdre and Janette.
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Ellen Mary is joined by two of Ireland's most inspiring and creative floristry educators — Deirdre and Janette from Kay's Flower School who help budding florists blossom into pros. In this episode learn about their journey, the changing floristry industry, their favourite flowers, new trends and their recent exquisite collaboration with former podc…
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487. Election 2025 Bonus! (w/Benari Lee Poulton)
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Because we taped the weekly episode of Fake the Nation before the election results, we wanted to make sure you got a little FTN-post election talk from host, Negin Farsad, and regular panelist, Benari Lee Poulton. Together, they talk about the Mamdani win in NYC, the Sherrill win in New Jersey, the Spanberger win in Virginia and the Prop 50 win in …
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486. Famous Green Room Hangs (w/Olivia Levine and Andrew Heaton)
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On this week’s Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by podcaster and writer Andrew Heaton and comedian Olivia Levine to talk about Jennifer Lawrence and whether celebrities should weigh in on politics. Plus, there’s outrage in Paris about the opening of a Shein store – Negin joins that rage, Francophile that she is. In politics…
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