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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 55 MIN

512. Watching the MJ Biopic with Mom (w/Shane O'Neill and Matt Koff)

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This week, comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by Washington Post Style Writer Shane O’Neill and comedian/Daily Show writer Matt Koff. Together, they discuss the re-emergence of Michael Jackson and the cultural power of cougars! They dip into war talk and Kash Patel talk. Plus, they look at new data that shows more and more Americans are getting their news from comedians and influencers instead of actual news. And finally, why are some Gen Z men attracted to Catholicism? Shane wrote an article on the very subject!Follow Everyone!Shane O’Neill @ShaneIsland – his newsletter is Seriously Pop CultureMatt Koff @MattKoff – his new special drops on May 15 on YouTube!Negin Farsad @NeginFarsad – her dates are all at neginfarsad.comRate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin [email protected] - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week, comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by Washington Post Style Writer Shane O’Neill and comedian/Daily Show writer Matt Koff. Together, they discuss the re-emergence of Michael Jackson and the cultural power of cougars! They dip into war talk and Kash Patel talk. Plus, they look at new data that shows more and more Americans are getting their news from comedians and influencers instead of actual news. And finally, why are some Gen Z men attracted to Catholicism? Shane wrote an article on the very subject!

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