This week, Moni and Kat recap one of the most delightfully unexpected weekends they've had in a while after attending the 5th Annual Meat Cake Invitational. This a one of a kind Indianapolis event was created by comedians, chefs, and food lovers Dyke Michaels and Zach Roan, also hosted by Thaddaeus McKee. The event celebrates culinary creativity by challenging participants to craft outrageous "cakes" made entirely of meat, blending food, comedy, and community into a truly unforgettable experience. As vendors, the Fake Ass Book Club hosts had the opportunity to introduce new listeners to the podcast, reconnect with familiar faces, make new friends, and even vote for the People's Choice winner. The experience sparked plenty of hilarious stories and, as longtime listeners have come to expect, sent the conversation down several entertaining tangents. The episode also kicks off with Moni surprising Kat with a completely unexpected gift. What was it? Maybe its a real cake! You'll have to listen to find out! Some episodes are carefully planned but this one simply goes where the conversation takes it, and that's exactly what makes it so much fun. Cheers! #FakeAssBookClub #MeatCakeInvitational #IndianapolisEvents #PodcastLife #FoodCulture

*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 the family and friends of One-year-old Kohen Wiley who was murdered by police in Mississippi. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kohen-wiley-senatobia-mississippi-funeral-police-shooting-rcna351609 https://abcnews.com/US/officer-involved-shooting-walmart-killed-1-year-boy/story?id=133965022
Kat: To the Meat Queen and winner of the 5th annual Meat Cake Invitational Elyse Beggs and to People’s Choice winner Ieasha Ennis!! The ladies rule...and boys drool😂😜

Meat Cake Invitational Event
https://do317.com/events/2026/6/28/the-meat-cake-invitational-tickets
https://www.meatcakeinvitational.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-meat-cake-invitational-tickets-1988315179225

Meaat Cake Chefs:
Eylse Beggs :Winner
Craig Baker
Steven Amore
Ieasha Ennis People's Choice Winner
Michael Gomez
Pete Schmutte
Justin Runyon

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