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The Fake Ass Book Club

The Fake Ass Book Club

By: Moni & Kat
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The Book Club is Fake but the Talk is REAL! The F.A.B. Podcast serves cocktails while also serving up stories with a side dish of humor, a sprinkle of sarcasm, and an occasional expletive as garnish. Every hump day, tune in as Moni and Kat playfully and thoughtfully explore compelling books and topics as they relate to the human experience, filtered through the lens as black women in the midwest. Let each episode illustrate the power of storytelling and how it connects us all. This podcast is a reason for them to connect as friends, as individuals, and with their listeners. It’s like therapy you didn't know you needed...along with some laughs! You may come for the books but you'll stay for the vibes!!Copyright Moni & Kat Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
Episodes
  • April Fools in the News

    April Fools in the News
    Apr 1 2026
    This week the ladies didn't read a book, they read the headlines. In this perfectly timed “fake book club” episode, the hosts showed up ready to connect, laugh, and unpack what’s happening in the world. The episode leans into current events, and pop culture shaping the timeline, from global tensions and viral AI-generated propaganda circulating out of Iran and the US, to the cultural conversation sparked by Druski’s Erika Kirk parody. They also touch on the recent Verzuz matchup between Tyrese and Tank, insights from Jay-Z’s recent interview with GQ, and much more. Just a reminder that this “book club” is really about showing up, staying curious, and having real conversations. Cheers!🥂*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: To our health and to tennis legend Geal Monfils for flexin on em'. https://www.tiktok.com/@tennistv/video/Monfilshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga%C3%ABl_Monfils Kat: To my mom for being willing to kill for me💕🥰 (Hypothetically of course) and to the No Kings Protesters. https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/28/us/live-news/no-kings-protests-03-28-26Iran using AI and social media for propaganda targeting the U.S.Iran:https://www.tiktok.com/@theroguednc/video/7621280642298432799?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-using-ai-information-IranWarDHS shutdown:https://apnews.com/article/senate-tsa-homeland-security-airports-trump-672467393ae043e47938874e7aaddcd6Donald Trump and norm-breaking behavior (including discussions around currency symbolism) Donald Trump Article:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/trump-to-break-currency-tradition-with-signature/gm-GM336D592A?gemSnapshotKey=GM336D592A-snapshot-1&uxmode=rubyPerception gap: Markwayne Mullin vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson qualifications. Who is the real DEI Hire. Meritocracy vs Bias Patronage/NepotismLaGuardia-related aviation safety and pilot fatigue concernsLaGuardia Airport Article:https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/nx-s1-5759710/laguardia-airport-plane-crash FAA overview of pilot fatigue risks Charlie Kirk not wanting a black pilot: Black pilots aren’t the problem, broken systems are.Mike Braun pushes for TPUSA in Indiana public schools: https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/braun-pushes-for-christian-aligned-turning-point-usa-clubs-in-indiana-schoolsDruski parody of white conservative women Druski Article:https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/backwoodsaltar/druski-parody-white-conservative-womanNew Jack Harlow album “MONICA” backlash :https://www.reddit.com/r/fantanoforever/comments/1rtvssq/jack_harlow_says_he_got_blacker_when_discussing/ https://www.theroot.com/jack-harlow-said-he-got-blacker-and-the-internet-is-out-2000095274Jack Harlow guessing R&B songs: https://www.tiktok.com/@201byrd/video/Jack Harlow Big LATTO Pregnant: https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/26/latto-boyfriend-21-savage-speaks-out-about-pregnancy/Jay Z GQ Interview:https://www.gq.com/story/jay-z-cover-interview-april-2026Tank Verzuz Tyreese: https://youtu.be/VerzuzJ. Cole, Cameron interview: https://youtu.be/CYOoxs6rd6g?si=Vsn5Lb72rdotUKWkTime to challenge Argentina’s white European self-image, black history experts say | Argentina |The Guardian: https://share.google/IUVwKVuwcyaUyNaUpWhy Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy | PBS News:https://share.google/s0qqt1adcuzSeJdB3Louis Armstrong and the spy: How the CIA used him as a ‘trojan horse’ in Congo | Louis Armstrong | The Guardian https://share.google/MTliowlJHv2B105JCPatrice Lumumba: Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM https://share.google/LdIgMmKvrJ6vxJZBxOn The Next Episide📚: The House on Mango Street a Novel by Sandra Cisneros**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate and review the show. Thank you!
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Moni & Kat review "Into the Manosphere" on Netflix

    Moni & Kat review "Into the Manosphere" on Netflix
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode, the hosts dive into Louis Theroux's: Inside the Manosphere, Netflix documentary exploring the rise of online spaces centered around modern masculinity and “red pill” ideology. They unpack what the manosphere is, why it resonates with so many men, and how its messaging around success, relationships, and identity can be both appealing and concerning. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as they examine the broader implications of this rhetoric,not just for men, but for women and society as a whole. Blending curiosity, critique, and real conversation, the hosts reflect on what the documentary reveals, what it leaves unanswered, and why it’s sparking so much discussion right now. Tap in and join the conversation. Cheers!
    *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.

    Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!
    Moni:Two of my favorite social media accounts right now: https://www.instagram.com/_paperplanet_& https://www.threads.com/@montemader .Also to China spoofing White House picture on social media: https://youtube.com/shorts/HsWYQPZvZM8?si=hh3MDtNan3EmTmJa
    Kat: To the 2 books I read this week, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë' and Project Hail Mary:A Novel by Andy Weir. (Show off!) lol

    NOTES:
    Released date on Netflix: March 11, 2026 Creator / Host: Louis Theroux
    Director:     Adrian Choa
    Runtime:     ~90–91 minutes
    Rating:     TV-MA
    Genre:     Documentary
    About Louis Theroux:     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Theroux
    https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/louis-theroux-inside-the-manosphere-release-date-news
    https://deadline.com/2026/03/piers-morgan-hstikkytokky-netflix-inside-manosphere-1236760114/
    https://www.netflix.com/tudum/louis-theroux-inside-the-manosphere

    **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The 4th Annual F.A.B. Awards

    The 4th Annual F.A.B. Awards
    Mar 18 2026
    Awards season is in full swing and while Hollywood is busy polishing statues and rolling out the red carpet for the Oscars, over here at the Fake Ass Book Club the ladies are getting ready for something just as prestigious… or at least as entertaining. This week they are looking back at the past year and handing their own F.A.B. Awards for the best books, looks, moments, and highlights. So grab your imaginary red carpet fit and join them as they celebrate the best, the boldest, and the most unforgettable books and episodes of the year at the 4th annual FAB Awards. Cheers!
    *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.

    Dedication: To the best patrons in the world!! Thank you!
    Moni: To the lovers and artists out there (Side dedication to Hattie M Daniel 🙌🏽https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattie_McDaniel)
    Kat : To Martha Root The Pink Park Ranger Takedown: CCC vs White Supremacy - Federal Foreign Officehttps://share.google/ntpAqSGxh9sLfxpa6
    Eva Ramón Gallegos Achieves Breakthrough in HPV Eradication Using Photodynamic Therapy — Advocacy for Endometriosis Excision Surgery: https://share.google/7jDOhbntPQ3Fp46do
    Top 7 Benefits of Orgasms for Your Health and Well-Being; https://share.google/U6VdYHqhTTC997wj4

    Notes:
    Moni’s 2025 FAB Award Picks📚Favorite Book Non-Fiction Episode 210 Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles 📚Favorite Book Fiction: Episode 238 The Yellow Wife by Sedequa Johnson 📖Least Favorite Book: Episode 206 Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edwards Durham💃Favorite Look: Episode 234 Witch Way to Redemption: Halloween Episdoe 💕Favorite guest: Episode 225 Kaila Yu Fetishized 🐎Dark Horse Award: Episode 204 Pixar's Win or Lose 👯FAB Friend of the Year: Our Patrons Thank you!!
    Kat’s 2024 FAB Award Picks📚Favorite Non-fictionBook📚Favorite Fiction Book📖Least Favorite Book:     Episode 206 Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edwards Durham💃Favorite Look: Episode 234 Witch Way to Redemption: Halloween Episdoe, Favorite guest: Episode 197. Dapper Dan, Made in Harlem: A Memoir featuring Coyan Ford, Dark Horse Award: Episode 222 KPOP Demon Hunters 👯FAB Friend of the Year: Emily from the Reel Poppycock crew.Thank you!💕

    TIny Desk Buddy Guy/Miles Canton: https://youtu.be/BuddyGuy&

    **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!
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    58 mins
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