Writer/Creator Bill Meeks, along with cast members Anne Marie DeSimone, Rebecca Johnson, Wynn Mercere, Bobby Hawke, and Roberto Villegas discuss their scripted “sketch dramedy” podcast about a news team that covers the fake news… For real. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the process of making over five hours of content with the help of forty people from three countries. Season 2 begins May 5th!
The best of The Fakist Season 1, as voted on by you!
Kasum Kasey is counting down the Top 10 Fakist stories from Season 1 as voted on by you, the Fakist Faithful. Refresh yourself, or get caught up, before Season 2 drops on May 5th!
We’re very excited to start releasing Season 2 in the coming weeks. In advance of the new season, we’re going to be releasing a Best of Season 1 to hook in new listeners, and remind old listeners what happened last season.
We’ve posted a Google poll with stories and fake commercials from Season 1 below. If you have a few moments, please consider running through the list and voting for any pieces that you remember fondly, including your own!
To make this as easy as possible, all actors are listed next to the title. I’ve also organized and uploaded every nominee here if you need a quick reference. Thanks! Can’t wait for everybody to hear Season 2!
Celebrate the holidays with a totally original holiday story!
At a secluded karate retreat on Christmas Eve, disgraced fake news journalist Paul DaFoe is visited by 3.5 spirits who take him on a surprising journey through his past, present, and future. In Somewhere West of New York City, LeAnn stands vigilant in the control room, working to save a newscast with no anchor. Will Paul learn the true meaning of Christmas, or will The Fakist fade away forever?
All that, plus ‘Twas The Night Before Kanye read by Coverville’s Brian Ibbott.
“Wish Background” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) “Chase Pulse Faster” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) “Electro Cabello” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Going Higher – https://www.bensound.com
Sexy – https://www.bensound.com
“Doobly Doo” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
“Spy Glass” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
During our unintended hiatus… Thanks, Paul… We’re featuring some of our favorite stories. First up, have you heard about the new Disney princess? This story will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger!
Want to meet Princess Mia at Disney World? Find out what to expect, and what illicit substances to leave at home!
The Fakist Presents Birdman Stan: Fly High, a hastily thrown together tribute to the man whose “Lazy Eye in the Sky” drifted toward heaven far too soon. Then, a Teen Wolf fancast welcomes an historic guest. All that, plus The Bieber Babies… All Grown Up!
With a beloved Fakist family member dead, our team is behind schedule producing a memorial special. Executive Producer In Charge of Production LeAnn Snyder came up with a killer idea: A Fakist podcast! In the first FAKE CAST, LeAnn interviews The Fakist himself Paul DaFoe. Find out how he got his start in #FakeNews, and how he’s handling our big loss. PLUS: #BreakingNews We finally reveal who let the dogs out. This is the FAKE CAST, and we probably won’t make any more of them.
Carrie Tart tells you totes everything going on in Hollywood. Then, we have an exclusive preview of a new Newfix documentary featuring aging pop stars you might not remember. The MPAA unleashes the “Spoiler Police” on an unsuspecting populace. All that, plus protesters attack the studio, coming up on The Fakist.
“Overcast” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Laser Groove” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Covert Affair” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Badass – https://www.bensound.com
“Teddy Bear Waltz” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Remember the Stars – Techno Mix
Ready And Waiting
Danosongs
Whatcha’ thinking, Paul? The Fakist himself documents his quest for a new lunch place in a scathing editorial. Then, the millennial messiah, Mr. Rogers returns from the grave, but can his fans accept his new career path? We’ve got the lowdown. Elon Musk responds to mounting online criticisms in an exclusive in-studio interview. All that, plus British braggart Ron Joliver, coming up on The Fakist.
Voice Over Under Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Summer – https://www.bensound.com
Funky Element – https://www.bensound.com
Happy Rock – https://www.bensound.com
Cut and Run Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dangerous Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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News Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Witch Hunt Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Netherworld Shanty Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Consumer Affairs reporter Martin Zendler, investigating killers bees in the kitchen at Madam Ka-Prow’s Thai Bistro. What insidious plot will he uncover? You’ll have to listen to THE FAKIST to find out!
Covering the fake news… For Real. Paul DaFoe, along with the best news team in the business, breaks fake news from the worlds of politics, sports, entertainment, and Neptune. If the news is #BREAKING, it’s probably The Fakist who’s breaking it.