

The Fake Ass Book Club
Moni & Kat
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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Apr 6, 2022 • 1h 16min
Episode 49: "Scary Close"- Donald Miller
Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club!! This week the ladies have special guest Chris Spangle @chrisspangle from the Pat Down podcast dropping by to discuss Scary Close by Donald Miller. They break the ice with a game of would you rather and talk about how they met.The book allows them to dive into topics such as self-worth, finding love, and being your authentic self. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Cheers. Linktr.ee/Fabpod Chris Spangle - Digital Director - The BOB & TOM Show | LinkedIn Home Page - Ms. Pat (mspatcomedy.com) Chris Spangle - https://linktr.ee/cspangle Mr. Poopybutthole Monologue- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZrYuBPbqGA Tucker Max- https://www.amazon.com/Mate-Become-Man-Women-Want/dp/B01LTHXJVE

Mar 30, 2022 • 47min
Episode 48: "Barracoon: The Story of the Last 'Black Cargo'"- Zora Neale Hurston
Welcome back to the book club! This one is dedicated to our listeners, Ujamma Bookstore, and the concept of slapping. Our hosts are reviewing Zora Neale Hurston's chronicle of the last known African to be transported in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. So strap in, there's plenty of oppression, laughs, peaches! Cheers! Linktr.ee/Fabpod Our apologies for the audio this week!! Dedication: Ujamaa Bookstore - @ujamaacommunitybookstore NBC The Slap- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq49v4oJvcE 'Barracoon' Offers A Vivid, First-Hand Account Of Slavery In America : NPR Zora Neale Hurston study of last survivor of US slave trade to be published | History books | The Guardian One of the Last Slave Ship Survivors Describes His Ordeal in a 1930s Interview - HISTORY Barracoon | Zora Neale Hurston *Zora Neale Hurston's "Barracoon" Published After 90 Years | Time

Mar 23, 2022 • 39min
Episode 47: Happy Women's History Month...get your pap smear ladies!!
Welcome back!! Your Favorite duo is taking on Women's History Month this week. Join the ladies as they discuss the women who've helped shape and inspire them and what they think the best part about being a women is.... PSSST Kat says it's multiple orgasms!! Moni mis-quotes one of Maya Angelou's famous bars and Kat found yet another way to mention Star Trek. Moni rolls her eyes LOL. They're dropping gems Amanda Seales style this episode! You don't want to miss this dynamically random, relateable, & funny conversation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Dedication: To Traci Braxton and her family and Kelis and her family, FUCK cancer!! Show Notes: About Women's History Month https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month https://www.thoughtco.com/queen-zenobia-biography-3528385 Some of Moni's favorite Maya Angelou Quotes aka BARS!!: "When someone shows you who they are believe them, the first time.” - Maya Angelou “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” ~ Maya Angelou “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~ Maya Angelou

Mar 16, 2022 • 60min
Episode 46: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas
Welcome back for another episode of the Fake Ass Book Club. Moni and Kat feature another FAB female author this week.The women are joined by special guest (and learned younger cousin of Moni) Paul Watson aka @cuzimthattrill to discuss his book suggestion “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. This book has lots of big topics!! Their conversation covers code switching, Tupac,The Black Panther Party, police violence, and Moni's inconspicuously ripped jeans. They also illustrate why concepts like Critical Race Theory are so important when speaking about the Black American experience. As always, please sit back and enjoy the vibes. Happy Women's History Month!! **Trigger warning: adult language and the N-word* Contact :Find and follow us here: Linktr.ee/Fabpod Please come support co-host @katfitzpat at the Fine Chic Exhibit by Fine Chic Saturday March 26th, 2022 from 5pm-10 PM EDT. Some of her art work will be on display. Linktr.ee/finechicexhibit Show Notes *Dedication: George Tompkins: Municipal Gardens lynching March 16, 1922 in Indianapolis ruled a homicide 100 years later. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/black-mans-death-indiana-ruled-lynching-nearly-100-years-later-rcna19955 *Sackler family & opioids https://www.npr.org/2022/03/10/1085174528/sackler-opioid-victims *Amber Guyger shots innocent black man in his home https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/amber-guyger-convicted-murder-wrong-apartment-killing-innocent/story?id=65978073

Mar 10, 2022 • 37min
Episode 45: "Ain't I a Woman" bell hooks
Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club!! This week's episode embodies Women's History Month. The ladies review "Ain't I a Woman?" by the infamous and ICONIC bell hooks. They dedicated this episode to overcoming racism as a refugee, the family of an assaulted teen ( by his TEACHER ) at a Indiana school, and Science/Technology!! Kat and Moni agree that this book is "oppression gumbo" that is mixes together patriarchy, colonialism and racism ...YUMMY! Tune in this one is gonna be spicy!! *Explicit Language and Content Don't hesitate to reach out with books, movies, documentaries etc. you would like to hear us talk about. We cannot wait to hear from you! thefakeassbookclub@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Sojourner truth's speech "Ain't I a Woman" : https://thehermitage.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Sojourner-TruthAint-I-a-Woman1851pdf. Child assulted by teacher for wearing a hoodie https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/04/us/indiana-teacher-hits-student-arrested/index.html

Mar 2, 2022 • 37min
Episode 44: "Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy" - Ms Pat
The Fake Ass Book Club is back this week with a review of Ms Pat's Netflix special "Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? This one is dedicated to our listeners, Phyllis Barnes, and P the puppy. thefabpodcast@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Ms.Pat www.mspatcomedy.com comediennemspat on Instagram Iran Contra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFV1uT-ihDo Godfrey- @comediangodfrey Godfrey and T.I. comedy beef https://youtu.be/LLTld0HXviM Bob and Tom Show https://www.bobandtom.com/ Follow Apollyonyx on IG to see how cute P the puppy is!!!

Feb 24, 2022 • 40min
Episode 43: "The Tinder Swindler"- Felicity Morris
Welcome Back to the Fake Ass Book Club! This week the ladies dive into “The Tinder Swindler” the Netflix documentary. The “Swindler” Simon Leviev, was posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, and wooed women online through the tinder app then conned them out of millions of dollars. Yikes!! Tune in as Moni and Kat discuss the perils of online dating, the importance of protecting yourself while using dating apps, and the overall absurdity of a billionaire asking his love interests for money. PS No Billionaires are on Tinder! thefabpodcast@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Kat's Dedication: Steven Burrows Fashion Designer https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/StephenBurrows(designer) Filmmaker. Director of The Tinder Swindler on @netflix now! Host & Producer of The Making of a Swindler podcast out now. Producer of Don’t F*k with Cats @flissmorris is her twitter handle @flissmorris *Anna ‘Delvey’ Sorokin Almost Ruined My Life. Now She’s Being Rewarded for Her Crimes (msn.com) Similar story of s swindler *French Montana Shares a Throwback Selfie With the Tinder Swindler - E! Online (eonline.com) *The Tinder Swindler reveals the painful truth about women and online dating | Emma Brockes | The Guardian

Feb 17, 2022 • 49min
Episode 42: "Maus I : A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History"- Art Spiegelman
Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club! This episode is dedicated to Black excellence, Ms Pat, Ali Wong and unofficially Mary J. Blige's thighs! Because this week's book selection was banned by the Tennessee School board, Kat decided to bribe her 11 year old daughter to read Maus along with the book club. *Trigger warnings for strong language, discussion about the suicide and the Holocaust. Art Spiegelman Rips Tennessee School Board For Banning 'Maus,' Then Takes A Quick Rip On His Vape Live On CNN - Digg www.digg.com/video/art-spiegelman-vape-cnn-interview contacts us: thefabpodcast@gmail.com YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItEfcDmVRiRjMcZCE2rKFw Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thefabpodcast/

Feb 10, 2022 • 42min
Episode 41: "The Sex Life of College Girls"- Mindy Kaling & Justin Noble Part2
Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club. This one is dedicated to everyone struggling through the pandemic and Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. Our hosts conclude their review of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" on HBOmax. Big Fun. So sit back relax and enjoy the ride. Cheers! thefabpodcst@gmail.com thefabpodcast on Instagram The Fake Ass Book Club on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItEfcDmVRiRjMcZCE2rKFw Sex Lives of College Girls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihs_RLLukdo

Feb 3, 2022 • 59min
Episode 40: "The Sex Life of College Girls"- Mindy Kaling & Justin Noble
Welcome back to the book club! It's super fake this time. Our host review "The Sex Lives of College Girls", a funny, insightful journey through the experiences of 4 Freshman women at an elite East Coast college. So sit, back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Cheers! thefabpodcst@gmail.com thefabpodcast on Instagram The Fake Ass Book Club on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItEfcDmVRiRjMcZCE2rKFw Sex Lives of College Girls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihs_RLLukdo


