Podcast appearances and mentions of benari poulten

We're celebrating Independence Day this week! But fear not, we have a couple of segments of the show that we've been saving for this very moment. First up, Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas join to discuss breaking into your partner's friend group. Then, John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner join to talk about the Surgeon General's proposal for a warning label on social media.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Negin is joined by Benari Poulten to recap last night's debate with unwavering optimism in the face of bleakness!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're talking about Trump's conviction, America's inebriant of choice, Delta Airlines dresscode, and finally we'll ask the question: "what is pro-natalism?" Joining to discuss all of these topics are comedians, Benari Poulten and Zilla Vodnas!——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATION" to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're doing a political retrospective when we earnestly ask the question, "are you better off now than you were four years ago?" We'll also look at the Katie Britt phenomenon, Wendy's dynamic pricing kerfuffle, and we'll ask if you need a wallet anymore. Joining to break all of that and more down are two guests that have been on the podcast a zillion times before, Andrew Heaton & Benari Poulten!FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/fakethenation50 and use code fakethenation50 to get 50% off——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benari Poulten is stepping in as guest host this week to discuss the latest in men's fashion and look at the merits of job training versus a college diploma. To break all of that down and more, Benari is joined by Jacquis Neal from Grand Crew and host of the This Day In Esoteric Political History podcast, Jody Avirgan!——Thank you to this week's sponsors:See, The Thing Is - Join Bridget and Mandii every week as they update you on everything going on in the world with their polarizing hot takes. Subscribe to “See, The Thing Is” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on YouTube. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're discussing where you should *not* have a first date, the political hodgepodge that is the current state of things, and which countries are the most promiscuous. And to break all of that down, we're joined by an all star panel of comedians and FTN alums, Corey Ryan Forrester & Benari Poulten!——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/FakeTheNationFree and use the code "fakethenationfree" for free breakfast for life. One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Benari Poulten steps in as guest host while Negin is guest-hosting Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Benari is joined by past panelists, Christian Finnegan & Lizz Winstead, to break down the Georgia Indictments, Indiana's bans on abortions, and we ask the question: "are we oversharing on Venmo?" ——Thank you to this week's sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're talking about a certain former president's third indictment and we're also looking at what some conservatives are saying about the new Barbie movie. We'll also talk about legacy admissions, and ask the question: "how to feel happier at work when quitting isn't an option?" We're joined by an all-star panel consisting of Gabe Dunn and Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week's sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we'll ask if this is the end of English majors, talk about the hazards of searching for "marriage material," discuss airplane etiquette and DNA etiquette. To break all of that down, Negin is joined by two former panelists: comedians Alison Leiby & Benari Poulten! ——Thank you to this week's sponsors: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year into Russia's unjust, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, GIJew himself Benari Poulten breaks down the last 12 months of fascism on the march, Republicans on the take and more. Meanwhile, Tom calls on the Coast Guard to catch Ezra Miller. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris. See Tom at Gotham Comedy on March 6 See Electoral Dysfunction at Crossroads Comedy on March 31

Fake the Nation all-stars, Cody Lindquist and Benari Poulten, join Negin this week to talk about the psychological dynamics of gift-giving, momfluencers and why they're all up in our brains, and the new proposed Democratic primary calendar. ——Thank you to this week's sponsors: Storyworth - Help your family share their story this holiday season withStoryWorth and save $10 on your first purchase! That's S-T-O-R-Y-W-O-R-T-H dot com slash fake to save $10 on your first purchase! StoryWorth dot com slash fake. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce McCulloch makes his pioneer Fake the Nation appearance this week while Benari Poulten returns to the podcast for his millionth time! Negin, Bruce and Benari discuss how to fix the future of debates, television's existential crisis, and why millennials don't have hobbies. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 18-25, 1992 This week Ken welcomes old comedy friend, writer, and comedian Benari Poulten to the show.  Ken and Benari discuss ESPN Fantasy Football, pneumatic tubes, transcripts, Garbage Time, owning TV Guide, Todd McFarlane's Mary Jane being Cindy Crawford, TV's Top Turn Ons, The Rt 3 Cinema in Chelmsford MA, sneaking into movies, how hard research materials used to be to find, Batman trivia, naming all the Catwomen, William Shatner, Adam West, UK citizens being injured by televisions, Mad TV, George HW Bush not knowing how much things cost, Saturday Morning Cartoons, The Hanna Barbera Fantastic Four, Point Break, Miss America, Doctor Who bootlegs, Fox's Summer Seasons, spoiler scoops, Mad Men, MTV's 120 Minutes, the Fleischer Superman cartoons, Monkeys on the Edge, Moving Violations, The Flash, Voices That Care, School Ties, looping after your voice changes, perfect pilots, Home Improvement, Hess Gas Stations, how bizarre the Silent Night Deadly Night series gets, Public Enemy and the Eagles, broadcasting, Studs, STUDS!, Melrose Place, Wonder Years, Growing Pains, Seinfeld, Who's the Boss, Quantum Leap, Dream On, Tales from the Crypt, Different World, The Cosby Show, Jasmine Guy, Young Riders, You Guns 2, life long catch phrases, John Pinette, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Momlettes, Swamp Thing, Superboy, Universal Studios Florida, Sherman Howard, Lex Luthor, and how fantastic "Down the Shore" was. 

SURPRISE! We're back. We vowed we'd never return until Joe Manchin did the right thing, and he called our bluff. Shannon DeVido, Benari Poulten and Angelene Superable join Tom Brennan and Robert George to talk about IRA, PACT and more. Plus, old friend Kent McClarkleson returns to talk about his music career. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris Support Electoral Dysfunction here! Check out Rich Templeton here. Follow Shannon DeVido, Robert George, Benari Poulten, Angelene Superable and Tom Brennan.

Benari Poulten steps in as guest this week and is joined by panelists Justin Krebs and Keisha Zollar to discuss the continued January 6th hearings, the separation of church and state, and what films unite us a nation. ——Thank you to this week's sponsors: Outschool - Head over to Outschool.com/fakethenation and use code fakethenation to learn all about Outschools's summer programs and save fifteen dollars on your child's first class. Made Cozy - Use this link or go to madecozy.com and enter promo code FAKETHENATION at checkout to get 15% off quality and unique statement pieces for your home today. Audible - Use this link or go to audible.com/thebiglie to listen to Jon Hamm lead an all-star cast in The Big Lie, a riveting new Audible Original. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad ——Guest Host - Benari Poulten ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Dominick and Rebecca Soffer join Negin in Part 1 of this episode and chat about people who charge for attending house parties --- and the social norms around hosting a party. In part two of this episode, Benari Poulten and Eddie Geller chat with Negin about the hierarchy of relationships.  —— Thank you to this week's sponsor: Aurate - Use this link or go to AurateNewYork.com/Fakethenation for 20% off your first Aurate purchase —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  —— Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Danielle Jones-Wesley Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar Theme Music - Gaby Alter —— Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benari Poulten and Eddie Geller join Negin on the panel this week as they discuss thoughts and feelings around the SCOTUS draft leak.  Afterwards, a conversation on the life and times of Madison Cawthorn -- and if congress needs to rethink its obsession with longevity. Then, they discuss the ethics of deep fake technology in reference to Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.  Eddie Gellar is running for Congress in Flordia's 15th Congressional District —— Thank you to this week's sponsors: Stamps.com - Use promo code FAKETHENATION for a special offer Truebill.com —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  —— Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Danielle Jones-Wesley Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar/ Daniel Ramos Theme Music - Gaby Alter —— Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Negin is joined by Benari Poulten and Traci Thomas as they delve into the realities of the job market a la The Great Resignation. Then a conversation on if it is okay to ask an ex to delete a nude, before jumping into the satisfaction of holding a grudge —— Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get Super Leaf (Use promo code FAKETHENATION) —— Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  —— Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Danielle Jones-Wesley Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar —— Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Negin is joined by Niccole Thurman and Benari Poulten as they talk about the return of Trump (sort of) and his odd endorsement. Negin and the panel discuss Bad Art Friend and what exactly is the right amount of social media praise you should receive after donating a kidney. Then they discuss the discourse around Dave Chapelle's latest stand-up special and Kim Kardashian on SNL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benari Poulten arrived at Kandahar Air Force Base shortly after the killing of Osama bin Laden. In this episode, he describes the frustrations of fighting in America's longest war, returning home to a nation that seemed to forget it was going on, and finding purpose through sacrifice and service.

Benari Poulten guest hosts this week's episode and is joined by the lovely Jody Avirgan and Leah Bonnema to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and break down the upcoming California recall election. They also talk about OnlyFans' absolutely wild week.Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad:Twitter: @NeginFarsadWrite to Negin at fakethenation@headgum.com.Support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thank you to "I'm Sorry" Podcast and Toast for sponsoring this episode. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have a listen to Fake the Nation, a recent addition to the Headgum family! 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 we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don't have to pretend to like salad. Check out this clip of Episode 160. Bag v. Womb (w/ Benari Poulten, Michael Cruz Kayne) and then subscribe to Fake the Nation on:Apple PodcastsSpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Move over Loki, Delta is the new variant in town! The Panel talks getting vaccinated, Rand Paul v Anthony Fauci, the January 6th Commission and Joe Rogan for some reason. Starring Robert George, Benari Poulten, Betty Smithsonian and host Tom Brennan. Featuring Neil P. Bardhan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benari Poulten talks the end of America's longest war, his time in Afghanistan and more with Madiba Dennie, Andrea Duffy, Robert George and Tom Brennan.

Electoral Dysfunction returns to talk the Derek Chauvin trial, race and policing in America, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Then Matt Gaetz stops by because no minors are on the premises and Young Ben Franklin returns with another history lesson. Featuring Madiba Dennie, Andrea Duffy, Robert George, Benari Poulten, Andrew Kimler and Chris Kuncio. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

Bassem Youssef and Benari Poulten join Negin to talk about hate crimes against Asians and gun violence. They also dive into the weird world of NFTs, the other weird world of Chuck Lorre shows, and discuss what they'd do differently if they had a pandemic year re-do.Follow Baseem @baseem on IG and check out his new children’s book, “The Magical Reality of Nadia.”Follow Benari @benarilee on IG and Twitter and order his new comic book, “True War Stories." And please let us know what you think! Follow Negin @neginfarsad, write to her at fakethenation@headgum.com and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad

The first episode of 2021 and our first episode in 6-months. My apologizes to our listeners and fans. But I will explain in this episode what happened and where I've been since September. And I hope you understand and forgive us.  I'm joined by my guest and good friend, US Army Veteran and writer Benari Poulten. We talk where I've been and the craziness that is WandaVision. If you haven't yet, check out the Amazon affiliate link to check out gear that I'm using and recommending! Click on the link and you help support the show! https://www.amazon.com/shop/_thomtran And don't forget that we just launched out TeePublic page where you can buy merchandise and t-shirts featuring the Sex, Jokes & Rock N Roll show, as well as Thom Tran merch and the GIs of Comedy. Just go to http://www.thomtranshop.com for more! As always, help us grow the show and get EXCLUSIVE content by becoming a Patreon patrons! Support the podcast in different levels! $1 a month makes you a Private, $5 a month puts you in the E-4 Mafia, and it goes up from there! Check it out and Support at http://www.patreon.com/thomtran Remember to tell a friend, listen, subscribe & rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google or Android, or wherever you get your podcasts!

The Panel reflects on the last few days of the Trump administration with Robert George,  Benari Poulten, Adrian Sexton, James Hesky,  Rich Templeton, and musical guest Jamelia Ptah. Produced by Tom Brennan and Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.NOTE: AUDIO ERROR CORRECTED

Benari Poulten joins Negin to discuss the Georgia Senate race and the role money plays in electoral politics. They also look back at the insanity that was 2020 and share a touching tribute to Fake the Nation favorite Catie Lazarus.

BONUS EPISODE! We don't want to jinx it, but this could be the last presidential debate with Trump that we ever see. That's a win. Robert George, Meghan O'Malley and Benari Poulten take a look back at the last debate of 2020. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.

The Panel talks Donald Trump’s attacks on our troops and the rule of law. Meanwhile, the MMA’s most knocked-out fighter Donovan “The Destroyer” Duncan gives us some words of wisdom. Starring Madiba Dennie, Robert George, Benari Poulten, Megan Sass, Marcely Jean-Pierre and musical guest Killy Dwyer. Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne. Theme music by JoAnne Harris

It Day 1 of DC Fandome! Fellow nerd and DC in-house DC comics fan Benari Poulten returns and we dive into the announcements from Fandome including Matt Reeves' The Batman, the Zack Synder Justice League cut and The Flash movie!  If you haven't yet, check out the Amazon affiliate link to check out gear that I'm using and recommending! Click on the link and you help support the show! https://www.amazon.com/shop/_thomtran And don't forget that we just launched out TeePublic page where you can buy merchandise and t-shirts featuring the Sex, Jokes & Rock N Roll show, as well as Thom Tran merch and the GIs of Comedy. Just go to http://www.thomtranshop.com for more! As always, help us grow the show and get EXCLUSIVE content by becoming a Patreon patrons! Support the podcast in different levels! $1 a month makes you a Private, $5 a month puts you in the E-4 Mafia, and it goes up from there! Check it out and Support at http://www.patreon.com/thomtran Remember to tell a friend, listen, subscribe & rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google or Android, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Jacquis Neal and Benari Poulten join Negin to weigh in on how to reopen schools safely and what the role of government should be when it comes to religious institutions. They also discuss monuments coming down and what they’d rather see put up instead.

Is COVID-19 a Great Success? Jared Kushner says yes but Alexis Confer isn't sure. Then, Benari Poulten and Robert George get HEATED over Joe Biden and Sriya Sarkar is tired of shitty men. Meanwhile, Concerned Mom Connie MacGregor calls for an immediate reopening of America and Frankie Johnson brings a classic American song to the modern age. The Panel Alexis Confer (The Mechanicals) Robert George (The New York Daily News) Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) Sriya Sarkar (Kennedy's Mistress) Featuring Meghan O'Malley (Barely Making It) Musical Guest Frankie Johnson with Eric Johnson Produced by Tom Brennan & Ned Thorne Music by JoAnne Harris Art by Shalvey & Bellaire Opening sketch: Rich Templeton (VO) Amanda Nicastro - Producer Music: Once Again from Ben Sound dot com

Today on Fake the Nation, Judy Gold and Catie Lazarus join guest host Benari Poulten to unpack what's happening in Iran, and the latest impeachment drama. They also dive into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to "consciously uncouple" from the Royal Family.

This boxing day, Negin is joined by John Hodgman and Selena Coppock to discuss whether AI should be doing our menial tasks. Then she talks holiday traditions with Benari Poulten and John F. O'Donnell. 

Stand up comedian and Master Sergeant in the US Army, Benari Poulten, discusses 20 years of military service, the impacts of the War on Terror, and the role Big Macs played in thwarting Al Qaeda.

Benari Poulten and John F. O'Donnell join Negin to discuss the Supreme Court's DACA decision, the campaigns of Bloomberg & Patrick, and the (ever evolving) impeachment trial.   This episode is sponsored by Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKE) and Native (www.nativedeodorant.com code: FAKE).

Fellow US Army veteran, comedian, writer, producer and fellow nerd Benari Poulten returns to the Commo Shop for this week's episode of the show. It's the 18th Anniversary of 9/11 so we share some thoughts about our service in war, he gives me a lesson on Civics and Puppets and we talk the new Apple iPhone that was just announced today. Also, BIG news! We just launched out TeePublic page where you can buy merchandise and t-shirts featuring the Sex, Jokes & Rock N Roll show, as well as Thom Tran merch and the GIs of Comedy. Just go to http://www.thomtranshop.com for more! As always, help us grow the show and get EXCLUSIVE content by becoming a Patreon patrons! Support the podcast in different levels! $1 a month makes you a Private, $5 a month puts you in the E-4 Mafia, and it goes up from there! Check it out and Support at http://www.patreon.com/thomtran Remember to tell a friend, listen, subscribe & rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google or Android, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Negin is joined by Benari Poulten and Michael Cruz Kayne to gab about artificial wombs, the streaming wars, and gun reform. It’s funny! This episode is sponsored by Credo Mobile (www.credo.com/FAKE code: FAKE) and Birchbox (www.birchbox.com/FAKE code: FAKE).

Episode 22! Comedian Benari Poulten joins Gary & Elliot for a bourbon cocktail and tells tales of his time in the Army and as a writer/producer on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore! This episode's drink by Elliot: O.D.B. When an Old Fashioned gets crossed with a Dirty Martini, you get an Old Dirty Bastard. 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon .5 oz maple syrup .5 oz Brooklyn Brine Co. Whiskey Pickle brine 2 dashes Regan’s Orange bitters 1 dash Fee Bros. Aromatic bitters Orange peel Whiskey Pickle garnish Place a wide swath of orange peel in the bottom of a mixing glass and muddle with the maple syrup, pickle brine, and bitters. Add bourbon and ice and stir until cold. Strain into a rocks glass over a jumbo cube and garnish with a wedge of pickle on a pick. Like the sound of that cocktail? Then check out Elliot's book Create 100 Cocktails, available right now in print on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791870589 Also available as an ebook on Gumroad: https://gum.co/aWfNX Questions? Comments? Praise? Email us at daydrinkingwithgaryandelliot@gmail.com

Comedians Benari Poulten and Gastor Almonte join Negin to give their initial takes and takeaways from the recently released (and redacted) Mueller Report. Then they discuss how the Notre Dame fire reflects our own mortality, whether the rebuilding effort is a good use of resources, and one time Negin got stoned in France. This episode is sponsored by Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FakeTheNation) and ThirdLove (www.thirdlove.com/NATION).

From a train station in Boston, Negin is joined by Benari Poulten and Seena Ghaznavi for a discussion on the release of the Mueller Report, expectations versus realities and what democrats should do next. Then, we open the Fake the Nation Vault and hear conversations with Selena Coppock, Jena Friedman and Dave Hill.This episode is sponsored by Vistaprint (www.vistaprint.com/FAKE), Paint Your Life (text FAKE to 48-48-48), and CBS - The Good Fight (www.cbs.com/FAKE).

Host Steve Mazan is joined by comedian Benari Poulten to discuss the Film Noir Classic from 1949 "The Third Man" with Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles and behind the camera Carol Reed. Is this the quintessential noir? Was Welles still thin?  Can you ever get enough Zither? Do the car scenes stick out? Did Valli make the right choice? Which is better...Orson's entrance OR his speech? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "The Third Man" on IMDb Benari Poulten on the Internet Steve Mazan on Facebook Home of the Mazan Movie Club Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan's website

Guest host Benari Poulten is joined by Fake the Nation regulars Christian Finnegan and Leah Bonnema for Negin’s final show away on maternity leave. Topics include Roger Stone’s recent indictment, if anything can be done about America’s desensitization to violence and the polar vortex's place in the discussion of climate change. It's funnier than it sounds.

Negin begins a much needed a holiday break in this episode featuring an cast of Fake The Nation All Stars. Negin is joined by Catie Lazarus, Benari Poulten, Carolyn Castiglia, Sydnee Washington, and Alissa Walker to talk about the beautifully complicated subject of having, raising, and genetically modifying children.This episode is sponsored by G.H. Mumm (www.ghmummvictory.com), Living Proof (www.livingproof.com/FAKE code: FAKE), and Blinkist (www.blinkist.com/FAKE).

Cristen Conger (Unladylike) and Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) join Negin to discuss the geopolitical implications of the missing Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Then, the panel asks: If the Democrats win the House, is a quest for impeachment politically savvy? Plus, they unpack New York Times critic Wesley Morris’s essay “The Morality Wars" and how social justice and representation impact how we talk about art.This episode is sponsored by Harper Collins Children's Books, Newsvoice (www.newsvoice.com/fake), ModCloth (www.modcloth.com code: FTN), and Blinkist (www.blinkist.com/FAKE).

Negin takes a break from the weekly news grind to deliver an episode that packs a punch! An all-star cast joins Negin for a Labor Day chat about unions, a debate on tipping and some tips on how to argue. The panel includes Judah Friedlander (30 Rock), Stephanie Butnick (Unorthodox), MC Frontalot (Question Bedtime), Mike Pesca (The Gist), Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) and Scott Blakeman (Laughing Liberally).This episode is sponsored by ChefSteps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: FAKE), Pluto Pillow (www.plutopillow.com code: FAKE), and Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKETHENATION).

Comedians and Fake the Nation regulars Scott Blakeman (Laughing Liberally) and Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) join Negin for a wide-ranging conversation about the Trump administration’s cast of unsavory characters. They recap the Manafort trial, take a look at Stephen Miller’s plans to limit citizenship for legal immigrants, and try to make sense of the Iran sanctions. Lastly, they chat about the podcast bros who want to optimize your life. This episode is sponsored by Chef Steps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: FAKE).

Comedian and writer Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) and Franchesca Ramsey (MTV’s Decoded) join Negin to talk about the controversial decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Plus, the panel asks: Should Democrats be hopeful that a blue wave is coming in 2018? Lastly, the panel dives deep on liberal tactics and what it means to be woke.

In this episode of AGD Podcast, Lee Papa (The Rude Pundit) interviews writer and comic Benari Poulten about his time as a producer of the Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and about his 18 years as an Army reservist in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Gitmo.

Ken Plume has another chat with writer, comedian, and US soldier Benari Poulten, about food shaming, spilt milk, Dunkin' coffee, Park Slope M.D. P.I., tater tots, GI Joe fashions, and watches.

Writer and comedian Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) and bona fide Republican Evan Siegfried (Fox News) join Negin to chat about Hope Hicks’ resignation and the plethora of recent Jared Kushner scandals. They also recap Trump’s televised meeting with lawmakers about gun policy and his surprising comments on due process. Lastly, most mass shooters are men. Why is this? The panel goes deep on masculinity and how we are raising our men. This episode is sponsored by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Ears Edition, HelloFresh (code: FAKE30), and Color of Change.

Leah Bonnema (Solving Leah) and Benari Poulten (Garbage Time) join Negin to discuss Jeff Sessions’ testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, the potential special counsel on the Clinton Foundation, and Donald Trump Jr.’s cozy relationship with WikiLeaks. Plus, they dig into recent high-profile sexual assault allegations and the anxiety produced by push alerts.This episode is brought to you by ModCloth (code: FAKE30), American Public Media's Mash-Up Americans, Ellevest, and littleBits.

Negin welcomes several of her literal favs to tackle some big questions. Should drugs be legal? Do white guys get to say stuff? Does happiness take a dive in middle age? Plus, don't forget to pick up your very own eggplant-colored Fake the Nation t-shirt at podswag.com.This episode is brought to you by ModCloth (www.modcloth.com code: FAKE) and Ellevest (www.ellevest.com/FAKE).

Comedians Benari Poulten and Seena Jon join Negin to discuss the military plans Trump has laid out for Afghanistan and his inflammatory remarks at a rally in Phoenix. They also cover Steve "Jacked Up" Bannon's departure from the White House and take an unpolitical detour into Game of Thrones. Plus, they bemoan their physical aches and pains induced by the Trump administration. This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: FAKE).

Negin phones in from a gig in Salt Lake City, Utah to chat with Benari Poulten (Garbage Time with Katie Nolan) and Kaitlin Fontana (The Box) about the biggest news of the week: Trump firing FBI Director James Comey. They discuss the Comey fallout and ponder the all-dude Senate working group that’s rewriting the latest G.O.P. health care bill. Plus, Negin drops knowledge on the (unsurprisingly) huge chasm between our social media selves and our IRL selves. This episode is brought to you by FilterBuy (www.filterbuy.com/fake), Aaptiv (www.aaptiv.com code: FAKE), Credo Mobile, Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/FAKE).

Spring has sprung! To celebrate, today’s episode is a special spring break edition featuring a grab bag of new conversations with some of Negin’s favorite guests. Negin is joined by Pete Dominick (Stand Up! With Pete Dominick) and Mark Thompson (Make It Plain) to talk about atheism and religion. Also, Mike Pesca (The Gist) and Ben Kissel (The Last Podcast On the Left) riff on how to get rid of negative thinking, and finally, Maeve Higgins (Maeve in America) and Benari Poulten (Garbage Time with Katie Nolan) discuss the benefits of being messy.   This episode is brought to you by Aaptiv (www.aaptiv.com code: FAKE), Credo Mobile (www.credomobile.com/fakethenation), and FilterBuy (www.filterbuy.com/fake).

Christian Finnegan (Black and White) and Benari Poulten (Garbage Time With Katie Nolan) join Negin to talk about the latest Bill O’Reilly sexual harassment scandal, the Senate showdown over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, and the gender pay gap. Plus, they take another look at Trump’s Russian entanglements, including Erik Prince’s apparent effort to set up back-channel communications between Russia and Trump.

Maeve Higgins (Maeve in America) and Benari Poulten (Garbage Time with Katie Nolan) join Negin to talk about Michael Flynn's resignation, Stephen Miller’s big debut, and what to say to Trump supporters who think things are going great. Plus, White House power rankings and how to win over your co-workers. This episode is brought to you by Credo Mobile (www.credomobile.com/fakethenation) and Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/FAKE).

Negin is on the road out West, but Fake the Nation rests for no one! Leah Bonnema (VH1) and Benari Poulten (Garbage Time With Katie Nolan) get on the horn to discuss the sensitive, traumatizing first days of Trump's presidency. Hint: it's all a bit too Orwellian for comfort. Plus, women Trump voters at inauguration share why they're optimistic about their new president.This episode is brought to you by DecodeDC and Berries.com (www.berries.com code: FAKETHENATION).

In today's grab bag episode, Negin calls up Dean Obeidallah (SiriusXM) to talk about the latest president-elect developments, including widespread peaceful protests. Next up: Benari Poulten (Garbage Time With Katie Nolan) and Leah Bonnema (New York Comedy Festival, VH1) join Negin to discuss sexism at work. Horror stories are shared. Finally, Negin chats with Dylan Marron (Seriously.TV) and Andrew Heaton (Mostly Weekly) about prisoner protests.This episode is brought to you by Wondery and Stamps.com.

Today's episode is a two-parter! First up: Negin calls Benari Poulten (Garbage Time With Katie Nolan) from a hotel room in Chicago to recap the third (and thankfully final) presidential debate. Then Dean Obeidallah (Sirius/XM) and Nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot join Negin in the studio to discuss the Amanda Knox documentary and why conservatives hate Hillary Clinton so much. Last but not least: MC Frontalot performs the first-ever rap commissioned for Fake the Nation.This episode is brought to you by Totes and Stamps.com.

Benari Poulten (Garbage Time With Katie Nolan,) and Leah Bonnema (New York Comedy Festival, VH1) join Negin to talk about Donald and Billy unbleeped, the indignities of the latest debate and #MuslimsReportStuff. Plus, they dip their toes into international waters to ask: what was that thing that happened in Colombia?This episode is brought to you by DecodeDC and Stamps.com.

Katie, Benari Poulten and Jack Lincoln share stories of surprise.

Christian Finnegan (Black and White) and Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show, Garbage Time) join Negin to discuss Trump & the Mexicans (not a band) and his impenetrable, not-at-all phallic wall. They also recap the first Commander-In-Chief Forum -- a light apéritif before we plow into debate season -- and touch on triggers (warning: this podcast has many). Plus, is Trump just a grown up Ferris Bueller? Find out!FTN is hosting its first ever live show at The Greene Space in New York City on September 16th! Get tickets here:  http://www.thegreenespace.org/events/thegreenespace/2016/sep/16/fake-nation-live/ This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) and Kaitlin Fontana (A&E's Black and White) gather round to discuss another blockbuster week, including: the latest email scandals; the speeches, the tears and the A-list celebs at the DNC in Philly; and what on earth is happening over at Fox News after the resignation of Roger Ailes. Plus we have a real billionaire burn for you!

Sirius/XM host John Fugelsang and comedian and Nightly Show producer Benari Poulten join Negin this week. What's on tap? Adorable baby talk between Trump and the Notorious RBG,  Bernie's "endorsement" of Hillary, and the polarizing issue of gun violence and gun control. Plus, in case Pokemon Go brought you here, hang tight, we have a monster for you at the end.

Benari Poulten is a senior producer for one of the hottest shows on TV, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. Before that? You could find him tweeting jokes as GI Jew when he was stationed in the Middle East. How do you go from hot young comic to the battlefield to the writers room of a late night comedy show? He'll tell us all about it and we'll talk about that controversial White House Correspondents Dinner on this week's Bombing!I 

Ken Plume has another chat with writer, comedian, and US soldier Benari Poulten, about The Nightly Show, funaritas, battle captcha, squirt, election powerball, and 2-Loo B'Nari.

Marvel Studios’s Ant-Man opened in the United States this weekend, marking the first Marvel movie in years where non-geeks said, “Who?” So we decided to mark the occasion by bringing in comedians Tim McIntire and Benari Poulten (who guested on our Avengers: Age of Ultron episode), as well as comedian Ross Garmil, to talk about the […]

Comedians Sara Benincasa & Benari Poulten join Plus One Per Diem

Benari Poulten aka "G.I. Jew" takes a break from valiantly and single-handedly defending our great nation from the vituperative attacks of the media's corporate agendas to listen to Graham and Mandy argue about catfish and drugs. RiotCast.com

SPOILERS. Man of Steel SPOILERS. Benari and I talk about this already infamous new Superman movie as well as what Heroes are in a bigger sense. ATC Network. Music by Well Dun. This episode brought to you by Tivo. Tivo: tiv that o.

Ken Plume has another chat with writer, comedian, and US soldier Benari Poulten, about adult skate, Settlers of Catan, food flair, Desaad, Joh Yowza, teapot tempest, and ambient drugs.

Benari and I return to the topic of Justice while tying in Judaism, Presidents, and, of course, the Batman/Superman paradigm. Music by Well Dun. ATC Network.

Benari Poulten comes on down and talks about Justice. We also talk about a specific HBO TV special he was in that profoundly effected me. And Terminator 2. Theme by Well Dun. ATC Network.

Benari Poulten gets deep about 90s music, Superman, and The Army. Yeah, he's in the Army. At some point, we talk about the Control you possess to get to where you want to get to. Theme music by Well Dun (type his name into iTunes). This podcast is reppin the All Things Comedy Network.

Ken Plume has another chat with writer, comedian, and US soldier Benari Poulten about the future, salsa nights, the Harlem Globetrotters, existential German children's films, Smurfs, Scatman Crothers, MASH myths, and Flick.

Ken Plume has a chat with writer, comedian, and US soldier Benari Poulten about poop ponds, USO tours, SNAFU, bazaars, and Batman.

Comedians Sara Benincasa & Benari Poulten join Plus One Per Diem