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The Fakist (2018)

Everly Heights Productions

The Fakist: Fake News You Can Trust! Dive into the satirical world of The Fakist, where breaking fake news is the order of the day and the truth is optional. Join Paul DaFoe, an ambitious yet flawed fake news anchor, and LeAnn Snyder, the principled EPICOP (Executive Producer in Charge of Production) determined to bring leave her mark on the business of news... by helping break it. Together with the most idiosyncratic news team in the business, they uncover breaking stories from politics,

comedy comedy fiction

All Episodes

61:08

The Fakist Spooky Everly Heights Treats (No Tricks)

The Fakist (2018) ·

2025/10/30

The Fakist might be dead, but the team behind the story lives on! Join us for two original stories from our new audio drama Everly Heights Tales, an anthology set in a nostalgic Ohio town called Everly Heights. Everly Heights, Ohio—where the past clings like smoke, and every escape route loops you back to Main Street. In each standalone episode of this scripted anthology, you’ll hear stories set in Everly Heights about growing up, breaking down, and being pulled back to where it all

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60:43

"Everly Heights Tales" Preview - A New Audio Drama...

The Fakist (2018) ·

2025/09/15

A sneak peek at an upcoming episode of the new audio drama anthology from Bill Meeks.Meet the Special family, a theater-loving, stoner couple and their three very different kids. It’s 1994, and Michael and Jennifer Special are just trying to help fund in the arts in their community, but their son Ricky is on the run from a school bully, and their daughter Zara is betting everything on a plan to start the school year as a popular girl. With a mix of '90s nostalgia, sitcom homages, and a

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74:47

A Tribute to Stephan Carroll, the mind behind the...

The Fakist (2018) ·

2022/12/31

A recent episode of Where I'm From dedicated to Stephan Carroll, who composed multiple original and parody songs every season throughout the run of The Fakist. The last half is a selection of my favorite stuff he did for us, including the One Last Day theme song. This week is a little different... I’m remembering and memorializing my longtime friend and musical collaborator Stephan Carroll from Wheeling, WV. I'll cover our history, from a high school computer class to an early YouTube hit

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36:07

One Last Day #11 - It's The End Of The World (Part 2)

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/05/17

The Fake News Dies.This is a story about a flawed man, born of privilege, who only lived for himself. It tells of the last day of his newscast; of how his enemies plotted against him until the final battle, and of how his partner LeAnn abandoned him just when he thought he had it all figured out. It ends with a podcast. It begins in the wreckage of KCOM Studios on the night of Deathember 13th, 2021. In Somewhere West of New York City, the faithful still tune in at six o'clock, waiting for

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44:09

One Last Day #10 - It's The End Of The World (Part 1)

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/05/12

Eff It Let's Go. Let's Kill The Show.This is it. Deathember 13, 2021… One last newscast to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the challenge, or is the death of fake news inevitable?All that, plus the identity of the zombie icepick killer revealed, in the tenth chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the world of The Fakist.BROUGHT TO YOU BYBUY US A COFFEEBluehostCASTAI BOT - Peter PriceAUDRA RELIANT - Allison JaraANNOUNCER – Roberto

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37:34

One Last Day #9 - I Want It That Way

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/05/10

Jake Stein Gets What He DeservesFormer reality show singer and current Fakist traffic reporter Jake Stein is tired of waiting for his big break. Travel back through the history of The Fakist to find out what Jake wants, and how he's worked the entire series to get it. When his big day comes, will Jake Stein rise to become the newscaster the elite Diamond Club needs, or will Paul DaFoe find a way to stop him?All that, plus the Fakist news team cleans up the news room, in the ninth chapter

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30:40

One Last Day #8 - What About Your Friends?

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/04/28

Ron Joliver Gets The Opportunity Of His So-Called Lifetime!"Up To The Minute" anchor Ron Joliver has always been a cash cow for The Fakist, but when Hollywood calls him and his partner Roy Silver up to reboot their favorite 90s show, they set off on a madcap adventure through Tinsel Town. Will they survive Jordan Cartelano's three trials to join the "Hollyweird Elite," or are they doomed to set up a tent in the LA river?All that, plus the secrets of Tom Cruise's feet are revealed, in the

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29:44

One Last Day #7 - After The Thrill Is Gone

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/04/21

What Will It Cost You To Follow Your Dreams?Carrie Tart is tired of reporting entertainment news, but with one last day to save the show, she's determined to follow her dream: Producing a show about real people telling real stories. Will she create the next This American Life, or will she live to regret her career pivot?All that, plus Mr. Rogers returns to a post-Trump world, and a confrontation with the Spoiler Police, in the seventh chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story

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28:32

One Last Day #6 - U Drive Me Crazy

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/04/07

What In The Worlds Is Going On In The Control Room?Ella Fitzpatrick preps a story to save The Fakist, but she can't find any new leads. When she goes off to find some clarity on her own, she'll discover three surprising characters hiding in the control room. Who is Anne Marie, and what does she know about the fate of The Fakist?All that, plus the secret origin of Mr. Freeze 7-Up and a trip through the multiverse, in the sixth chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in

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33:38

One Last Day #5 - Vicario

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/03/31

See The World With New EyesFergie McFernie is nervous about his first day on the job as the new Fakist intern, but when he gets access to a Vicario headset and Jake Stein's "life stream," he's the only one who can warn Paul DaFoe! Can consumer reporter Martin Zendler get the NanoSD card to The Fakist in time?All that, plus three witches from Fakist stories past unite to offer Paul a wicked deal, in the fifth chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the world of The

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37:51

One Last Day #4 - Wannabe

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/03/24

What's Wrong With Some Friendly Competition?Tim Monet and Barry Tesh are both newscasters who tend to overshare, but with the spare studio at stake, Paul DaFoe challenges them to produce their best stories. Can these two new friends face off in a friendly competition without ruining the friendship?All that, plus alternative journalist Brent Arnold makes a startling discovery in the control room, in the fourth chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the world of The

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33:30

One Last Day #3 - Un-Break My Heart

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/03/17

There's Only One Day To Save The Show... But Cindy's Coming Today!Paul DaFoe, The Fakist himself, is willing to do anything it takes to help his team save the show, but when his ex-girlfriend calls him up, it's up to his personal assistant Carl to keep him on track. What will happen to the show if Paul can't get focused? Oh, who cares? Cindy's coming today!All that, plus Byron Seales gets a new best friend, in the third chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the

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33:34

One Last Day #2 - Love Is All Around

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/03/10

Grace Huberstafforford Gets Her Own Comedic Romance... ACK!Fakist political reporter Grace Huberstafforford is as unlucky in love as Kanye West is with his political aspirations. When an old crush with a fancy beard gets a job at The Fakist, Grace hatches a plan to overturn the HR policy keeping them apart. But what secrets will she find when she goes undercover to investigate Bertram Kcom?All that, plus more Rom-Com tropes than you can shake a stick at, in the second chapter of The Fakist:

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33:28

One Last Day #1 - Alabama Bound

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/03/02

The Secret Origin of LeAnn SnyderTravel back with us to 2016, when fake news was a buzzword and LeAnn Snyder was a humble local TV producer in Alabama. When Paul DaFoe comes calling with a job offer, will LeAnn stand up to Grandma Snyder and move to Somewhere West of New York City? And what is Grandma hiding, anyway?All that, plus the ramifications of Operation: Devastation, in the first chapter of The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the world of The Fakist.BROUGHT TO YOU

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85:09

The Fakist Gets Real... Again

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/03/02

Join Bill Meeks (Fakist creator, Paul DaFoe) and Rebecca Johnson (LeAnn Snyder, host of Supergirl Radio) as they introduce you to our cast, talk about the process of coordinating an “audio dramedy” over the internet, and tease what you can expect in The Fakist: One Last Day.This is it. Deathember 13, 2021... One last day to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the challenge, or is the death of fake news inevitable?The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set

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0:59

The Fakist: One Last Day - Starting March 3, 2021

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/02/28

This is it. Deathember 13, 2021... One last day to save the show. Will Paul DaFoe and The Fakist news team rise to the challenge, or is the death of fake news inevitable?The Fakist: One Last Day, a standalone story set in the world of The Fakist, starting March 3, 2021.

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50:40

The Fakist Headlines Collection

The Fakist (2018) ·

2021/01/07

The Fakist Headlines was a spinoff podcast produced in 2019 where Paul DaFoe reported on real news for some reason. After a short run, we decided to wait until Season 3 to squeeze the last drops out of this concept. Still, we produced a lot of fun stuff. Enjoy!Look for The Fakist Season 3, coming soon!

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23:57

The Totally Spooktacular Fakist Halloween Special

The Fakist (2018) ·

2020/10/25

Pop open a White Claw for our SPOOKTACULAR SPECIAL!The Fakist will not be seen tonight due to Paul DaFoe's unscheduled sick day. Actually, we're just assuming he's sick. Instead, from TheNetwork, a spooktacular Halloween special. Sit back, eat some candy, and listen as we present... The Case of White Claw. All that, plus Paul DaFoe goes where no Fakist has gone before in MOCK EX DEUSINA!CASTPAUL DAFOE - Bill MeeksSPOOKY ANNOUNCER – Bill MeeksMADISON – Samantha CrausmanFAITH - Hadley

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32:54

2x09 - Operation: Devastation (Part Two)

The Fakist (2018) ·

2019/10/25

We're Totally Ducked.Can the Fakist News Team defeat multilevel marketer Debra Dawnstar and her Shooting Star army? What about Grimm Ace from MacDonald's? Who will stand with Paul DaFoe in his darkest hour yet? Find out in OPERATION: DEVASTATION PART TWO, the epic finale to Season 2 of The Fakist.BROUGHT TO YOU BY BluehostCASTBATMAN ANNOUNCER - Peter PriceANNOUNCER – Roberto VillegasDEBRA DAWNSTAR - Anne MarieSHOOTING STAR 1 - Allison JaraPAUL DAFOE - Bill MeeksLEANN SNYDER - Rebecca

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25:03

2x08 - Operation: Devastation (Part One)

The Fakist (2018) ·

2019/10/06

You Can't Outrun Your Past... Not Really.Everything Paul DaFoe has ever done wrong is coming back to bite him, and the fate of The Fakist is at stake! Will Paul survive the tornado of karma battering the beams of KCOM Studios? Find out in the first part of this EPIC two-part finale. OPERATION: DEVASTATION starts now, only on The Fakist.BROUGHT TO YOU BY BluehostCASTPAUL DAFOE - Bill MeeksLEANN SNYDER - Rebecca JohnsonBYRON SEALES - Tony HooperANNOUNCER – Roberto VillegasTIM “PRESS PLAY”

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