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The Fake Ass Book Club
Hosted by Moni & Kat · EN
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!!
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Moni and Kat review Tyler Perry's "Straw"
Jul 2, 202500:57:35Tap to summarizeWelcome back FAB FAM! This week, the ladies reluctanly reviewed Tyler Perry's straw. In Straw, Tyler Perry delivers a tense psychological drama that explores the breaking point of a seemingly ordinary woman pushed to her emotional and moral limits. The story centers on a hardworking, mild-mannered single mother who has spent years quietly enduring life's burdens—strained relationships, financial hardship, and systemic inequities. But when one final, seemingly minor injustice occurs—the "last straw"—it unleashes a chain of events that challenges her identity, ethics, and the limits of believability! Tap in to hear Moni and Kat break down this melodramatic mess of a movie! 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 anyone who has ever lost a childKat: To Karen Read and her not guilty verdict.About Straw: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_(film)About Tyler Perry: https://tylerperry.com/tyler/story/**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!
Transcribe →AITA: Fake Ass Book Club Edition
Jun 25, 202501:01:49Tap to summarizeIn this hilarious and heartfelt episode inspired by The Fake Ass Book Club itself—plus a dash of The Office Ladies and everyone's favorite guilty pleasure, AITA—your hosts dive into the drama, joy, and occasional chaos of real-life book clubs. After catching an episode where The Office Ladies talk about book club drama, Moni and Kat were inspired to hit Reddit and uncover some of the funny and most relatable book club drama out there. From petty squabbles over genre picks, to full-on fighting couples, this episode explores how something as innocent as a monthly read can turn into a battlefield of opinions and egos. The hosts weigh in on Reddit’s most pressing book club AITA (Am I The Asshole?) dilemmas. Whether you're a book club newbie or a seasoned group-chat veteran, this episode is for anyone who's ever tried to mix wine, literature, and strong personalities and lived to tell the tale. 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 the 90 days of midwest summer! Kat: To City Yoga and to the Office Ladies Podcast for inspiring this week's episode**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!
Transcribe →Another Fake A$$ Episode: "Polls, Pop Stars & Pilfered Prep Bowls"
Oct 30, 2024Tap to summarizeNo book this week—it’s a “fake one! "In this episode, Moni and Kat dive into election fatigue, covering last-minute celebrity endorsements for Harris from icons like Beyoncé and Eminem, along with Trump’s appearances on popular podcasts like Rogan’s and Schulz’s.Though they’re not Swifties, they brace for Taylor’s takeover of their city and talk fresh tracks from Glorilla and Megan Thee Stallion, plus Meg’s new Sex and the City obsession, which they were completely into! They round things off with some AITA questions, including one with teriyaki chicken bowl drama, for a fun twist on this packed episode! 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 Thank you!Moni:To the american people hang in there, the election is almost over! Make sure you register to vote and VOTE. Kat: To@blackzeusx for the dope voiceovers. https://www.instagram.com/blackzeusx?igsh=OGVkZXIzMzR1Zmg=Josh Johnson Catholic Church Settlement:https://youtu.be/M-7Mp4JLDVs?si=hR2ZpgG737U4dFw0Beyonce’ Willie Nelson Bruce Springstein Emenim and Tyler Perry Endorse Kamala in Texas:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/kamala-harris-rallies-beyonce-willie-nelson-texas-rcna177407https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/us/politics/tyler-perry-harris-atlanta.htmlTrump and Rogan interview https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-records-3-hour-podcast-interview-joe-rogan-rcna177288Judge Joe Brown Calls Kamala HOE: https://www.vibe.com/news/politics/judge-joe-brown-calls-kamala-harris-hoe-unhinged-rant-1234934622/ELON MUSK: Makes a joke to Tucker Carlson about Kamala not being worth killing https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/08/musk-harris-tucker-carlson-assassinationhttps://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/one-thing**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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