FNU: The Fake News Update

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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?!"

Spoke Media


    • Sep 19, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 101 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from FNU: The Fake News Update

    September 19, 2019: BEST OF FNYou

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 14:41


    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. Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 18, 2019: BEST OF Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 10:54


    Today we're remembering the guest of the bests. The best of the nest. The less of the... oh just forget about it.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 17, 2019: BEST OF Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 9:16


    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?  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 16, 2019: BEST OF Sponsors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 7:19


    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... Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 12, 2019: The Justice Puma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 9:04


    Will Anahita and Perennial save the world? If I was a bettin' description writer, I'd say probably not.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 5:50


    Who’s that hot guy galloping toward us on that hot horse?  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 4:59


    He's too sexy for his ring, and he's our only hope.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 9, 2019: Mineshafted II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 6:22


    This episode is brought to you in part by the 20/20 terror of Moroth: harbinger of doom and new overlord of Earth.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 5, 2019: More-oth the Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 4:16


    We're starting to think these Moroths might be the same Moroth...  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 4, 2019: Bye, Millennial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 7:46


    Something about Annual's new agent just don't sit right with the Crime Puma. Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 3, 2019: FNU: The Fetal Nuance Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 6:56


    Anahita absorbed her twin. And in so doing... she found a sister.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    September 2, 2019: Anahita AteHerTwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 6:27


    It's bring your sibling to work week! The holiest week of the year! But where's Anahita's sibling to bring to work? Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 29, 2019: Last TENGO in Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 8:25


    Sometimes learning to love is learning to let go.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 28, 2019: It Takes Two to TENGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 7:01


    Anahita's in love! Isn't it fabulous?  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 27, 2019: Love in Binary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 6:10


    Anahita's got that glow. And TENGO's got that power of basic speech? Something's going on here!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 26, 2019: TamaGETSme

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 8:27


    Sometimes you don't need to look any farther than your boy-anchor's Tamagotchi. Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 8:18


    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!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 6:44


    Remember, kids. Don't be a lush, stay away from the gush. Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 8:13


    Looks like Anahita is finally ready to step into the slimelight! Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 7:29


    The Fake News Update is back from hiatus with a shiny new coat of slime colored paint. Now let's reach those TEENS!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 15, 2019: Fake News Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 7:37


    FNU: The Fake News Update will return next week. In the meantime, please enjoy this rebroadcast of KLMNOP spinoff, Fake News Babies. Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 14, 2019: Automobile Confessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 9:21


    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.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 13, 2019: The Fake News Family Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 7:23


    FNU is still on hiatus. So instead, please enjoy this rebroadcast of an earlier episode of FNU: The Fake News Update. Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 12, 2019: The Improbable News Programme

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 7:20


    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,  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 8, 2019: Spencer’s Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 9:15


    Brother Hank gets a taste of his own taste in the FNHot-Seat!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 6:54


    A moment of clarity in these tumultuous times.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 6, 2019: EnLAUGHtenment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 7:57


    All hail Moroth, god of clowns and lover of cool checks!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 5, 2019: Brother Hank's Endtime Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 7:05


    brotherhanksendtimecircus.angelfire.com  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 6:40


    She did it. She really, really did it.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 8:50


    FNU's got the EXCLUSIVE scoop on the latest entry in America's favorite Australian-themed crocodile-adjacent franchise.   Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 6:38


    "Please stop emailing me, Perennial." – Jimmy Wales, inventor of Wikipedia  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 29, 2019: Bravian Flu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 7:30


    Today, we got the return of a fan-favorite segment AND another sloshy visit to the poetry nook!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 25, 2019: Kelly Wasn’t Murdered.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 6:16


    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.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 5:43


    We want to formally apologize for yesterday's accusation. Perennial, you're off the hook, and congratulations on your new beau.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 23, 2019: Perennial Murdered Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 6:50


    Anahita figured it out. Of course she did. She's so talented... and pretty! Perennial, you'll rot in jail.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 22, 2019: Who Murdered Kelly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 5:36


    No one can find Kelly. She must have been murdered. This is a podcast, after all.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 18, 2019: Anahita HeartofGold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 5:15


    Bald is beautiful, baby! Well... sometimes.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 17, 2019: Anahita Ardimbruglia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 5:24


    This episode of FNU is on location from the HOSPITAL!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 16, 2019: Anahita ScissorHands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 5:17


    Anahita gave herself bangs, and they look REALLY great. Right guys?  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 15, 2019: Anahita ArdaShorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 7:41


    Heets is drowning in self-doubt.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 11, 2019: How Perennial Got His Groove Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 5:02


    He did it! Our boy anchor actually did it! Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 10, 2019: Like Angela Bassett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 5:38


    Is there hope for our boy anchor? Probably not.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 9, 2019: Pillsbury Dough Bombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 5:44


    The Pillsbury Dough Boy is a harbinger of death! Fakes News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 8, 2019: You’re Simply the Esch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 8:24


    Perennial reads an excerpt from his memoir!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 4, 2019: KLMNOP Cat Fight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 5:44


    The claws are out, people.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 3, 2019: Feline News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 5:44


    Perennial and Anahita join the itty bitty kitty committee.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 2, 2019: Ruth Bader Ginscat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 7:10


    Anahita has a son!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    July 1, 2019: Maxi Pads, Maxi FUN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 6:35


    Perennial wants to put the "men" back in "menstrual pads"!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 5:46


    Come on, man! COME ON!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    June 26, 2019: Kiss Kiss Bang Bangles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 4:38


    Anahita's Takes have never been hotter. And LOUDER!  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    June 25, 2019: More like BANna Barbera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 5:16


    FNU does a Scooby Don't.  Fake News Update is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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