Moni and Kat review “Black is the New White" by Paul Mooney

🎤In this week's episode, the ladies review Paul Mooney’s book, "Black Is the New White", a memoir that’s equal parts comedy, truth, and cultural education. Mooney, known for his sharp tongue and unflinching honesty, embodies what our hosts like to call “pimp energy”, not in the literal sense, but in the way he was an impenetrable force who made his own rules and refused to let the world take advantage of him.The ladies love Mooney’s authentic voice, his raw comedic genius, and his refusal to dilute his truth for anyone. They explore his behind-the-scenes stories and deep freidnship with Richard Pryor, his work with Dave Chappelle, and Hollywood’s complicated relationship with Black talent. Expect laughs, insight, and plenty of bold commentary as they unpack how "Black Is the New White" still challenges audiences to think critically about race, art, and authenticity in America’s entertainment landscape. Cheers!!🥂
Today's episode is brought to you by the letter N and the color Black.
Trigger warning:*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: Paul Mooney and his comedy realness
Kat: The wonderful hosts of Reel Poppy Cock Podcast, K.C., Ed, and Trevor Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/reelpoppycock) especially and a very special thanks to Emilee emilee@tru-connection.com for being a wonderful hostess, and for the flowers.
2nd dedication to Zohran Mandani’s mom, Mira Nair,  and all the fearless ones!
Fortune article: https://fortune.com/2025/11/05/mira-nair-zohran-mamdani-mother-hollywood-career-director-movies-awards-mirabai-films/
About the Author: Paul Mooney (comedian)Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Paul_Mooney_
About the Book: 272 pages, 6 hour audio book 
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-Is-the-New-White/Paul-Mooney/9781416587965
NPR Article about the book:https://www.npr.org/2009/12/08/121208290/mooneys-memories-black-is-the-new-white
SNL Word Association Skit/Written by Paul Mooney: https://www.youtube.com/SNL Richard Pryor/Chevy Chase
**Stranger than Fiction: This week I found a story on a ridiculous black pastor, Jesse Peterson,  explaining why he thinks July should be "white history month" and why Juneteenth should be canceled.  Paul would have eaten this man alive!!!! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQayQ4LEdnr/?igsh=Y2Nub3VndGN3aHp5  
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