The Fake Ass Book Club

Welcome back! This week the ladies are back at it, diving headfirst into the eerie, satirical world of Black Mirror in its long-awaited Season . Known for its sharp commentary on our tech-obsessed lives, the anthology returns with six new episodes. This time, our hosts zoom in on the follow-up to fan-favorite, (and Kat’s) USS Callister. With Daly out of the picture, Captain Nanette now leads the digital crew in USS Callister: Into Infinity—but things are far from safe. In a world where they’re perceived as just pixels in a game, survival becomes terrifyingly real. The hosts unpack the episode’s themes of autonomy, personhood, and the chilling implications of virtual existence.*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, we love you! Thanks for your continued support!!!!Moni: To my mom for the excellent idea to make an easter basket featuring gleaning supplies for my kids!! I Loved it!!Kat: To IKEA for the $2 breakfast, and to Ryan Coggler’s movie “Sinners”  GO SEE IT!Notes:About the showhttps://www.npr.org/2025/04/12/nx-s1-5361144/black-mirror-season-7-episodes-reviewYoutube clip of Harrison Butker Gives UNBELIEVABLY Sexist Response On Fox News https://youtu.be/V7eKUcc3JxQ?si=OAklxTabZndqEv3m**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! 

In this gripping episode, the hosts delve into Netflix's "Adolescence", a harrowing four-part British crime drama that has captivated audiences worldwide. The series centers on 13-year-old Jamie Miller, whose arrest for the brutal murder of his classmate, Katie Leonard, shatters his seemingly ordinary family. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative explores Jamie's descent into online radicalization, exposing the dangerous influence of incel culture and toxic masculinity on vulnerable youth. Through intense performances and a unique one-shot filming technique, Adolescence offers a chilling commentary on the perils of digital indoctrination and the societal factors that can lead to unimaginable acts. The hosts examine the series' unflinching portrayal of modern adolescence and the urgent conversations it sparks about online habits, parental awareness, and the fragility of young minds. Tune in and enjoy, 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 laughter and humor, during this crazy time in history...we need it!Kat: To GOOD men. Also, to comedian Amber Ruffin for being pulled from White House Correspondents' Dinner https://www.google.com/AmberRuffinAbout the show: First episode date: March 13, 2025Executive producers: Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne, Philip Barantini, Jeremy Kleiner, Emily Feller https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/adolescence-cast-release-date-photos-newsNetflix makes the show availabe to all secondary schools across the UK:https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-makes-adolescence-available-to-all-secondary-schools-across-the-ukWho is Andrew Tate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_TateRise of Andrew Tate related criminal cases : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/TateCases**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!

This week, the hosts review "Winterset Hollow" by Jonathan Edward Durham. What begins as a nostalgic trip to birth place of a beloved childhood book quickly becomes a dark and violent unraveling of everything its characters thought they knew. This novel is unlike the ladies have reviewed before and left them with questions. They had a LOT of opinions and a lot more laugh! Grab a drink, bring your moral compass, and join us in the strange, unsettling world of Winterset Hollow. 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 everyone in the Midwest surviving the crazy weather!! Kat: To the "legally whyte" people out there protesting. About the book: Paperback, 274 pages, Published, September 1, 2021 by Credo House Publishers. Audio Book: March 3, 2022,  9hrs 1minAbout the Author: https://www.goodreads.com/AboutJonathanEdwardDurham*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!

This week, the ladies are stepping up to the plate for an animated home run! In this episode, our hosts enthusiastically review Win or Lose, Pixar Animation Studios’ first-ever original long-form animated series. Following the Pickles, a co-ed middle school softball team, the series takes a fresh and heartfelt approach by showcasing each episode from a different character’s perspective. With its unique visual storytelling, funny and emotional moments, and deeply relatable themes, Win or Lose knocks it out of the park. So grab your gloves, step into the batter’s box, and join the discussion as they celebrate this innovative and heartfelt series! Spoiler Alert! If you haven't watched Win or Lose, and don't want it spoiled, hit pause and come back after you've experienced this animated gem! 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 my kids for making me watch Win or LoseKat: All the people who commented on my reply to D.L Hughley's post on IG. About the Show:https://www.imdb.com/WinorLose**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!

In this episode, the ladies dive into Confessions of a Video Vixen and Vindicated by Karrine Steffans, exploring the highs, lows, and lessons (or lack thereof) from her journey. They examine her troubled childhood, her rise to fame in the hip-hop industry, and the factors that led to her infamous reputation as “Superhead.” While Confessions exposed the toxic power dynamics of the industry, Vindicated raises a bigger question for our hosts—has Steffans truly grown, or is she still caught in the same cycles? Our hosts analyze her past and present relationships, including her recent entanglement with celebrity chef Kwame Onwuachi and ask: Is she the empowered feminist she claims to be, or is she still repeating the same toxic cycles? Tune in for a no-holds-barred discussion on fame, agency, and what it really means to break free from the past. 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! We hope you enjoyed the Patreon exclusive last week!Moni: To Kat for surviving her car wreck, I'm grateful!Kat: To my community and to Vivian Jenna Wilson Musk’s daughter for calling him out on his sh@t!About the Books: Confessions of a Video VixenPublisher: Amistad (an imprint of HarperCollins)Publication Date: June 28, 2005Page Count: 224 pagesAudiobook Duration: Approximately 6 hours and 30 minutesAbout the Author: Karrine Steffans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karrine_SteffansTitle: Vindicated: Confessions of a Video Vixen, Ten Years Later Publisher: BenBella BooksPublication Date: June 2, 2015Page Count: 224 pagesAudiobook Duration: Approximately 6 hours and 53 minutes**Stranger than Fiction: 💜 This week's stranger than fiction story: Only fans model found on the side of the road with broken spine and limbs in Dubai :https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14526125/amp/Ukrainian-OnlyFans-model-Dubai-broken-spine-limbs-survive-family.htmlUpdate on stranger than fiction story;https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/major-update-OnlyFans Model*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!

Sometimes life throws a curveball, and this weekend was no exception—one of our hosts (Kat) was in a car accident and ended up with a slight concussion (don’t worry, she's okay!). Since recording the usual episode wasn’t in the cards, the ladies did what they do best—kept it F.A.B. and pushed through.This week, they’re sharing an episode normally reserved for Patreon subscribers—meaning it’s wayyy more candid, unsensored, and even features an unexpected guest drop-in! It’s not as structured, but it’s still our hosts being their opinionated, funny, and unfiltered selves. Hope you all enjoy 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! If you are not a part of our Patreon family click the link to join👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod **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! 

This week our hosts celebrate their 200th episode with Hot Cheeto-rimmed martinis in hand—just like in the new film One of Them Days, starring Keke Palmer and SZA. They disect the movie’s wild moments, themes and performances, while reflecting on life’s curveballs while toasting to their podcasting journey. As no strangers to having one of them days, they dive into the film’s exploration of resilience, friendship, and the moments that test us. From movie musings to ridiculous cocktails and plenty of laughs, this milestone episode is equal parts celebration, silliness, and soul. Cheers to 200 episodes and many more to come! 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!Notes:About the movie: movieinsider.comEpisode 1 of this podcast was our beautifully produced podcast trailer, so technically this episode listed as 201 but it is actually 200. Check it out if you have never listened to it! Share with a friend!👉🏾https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-welcome-to-the-club**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!

In this episode, the hosts celebrate Women’s History Month with a dynamic conversation exploring the joys, challenges, and complexities of womanhood. They reflect on their personal experiences while tackling larger societal themes, including feminism, gender roles, and the ongoing struggle for equality.The discussion weaves through pop culture moments like the Barbie movie and Blake Lively’s lawsuit, while also addressing the question—why isn’t there a Men’s History Month? Tune in for an entertaining episode that both honors Women’s History Month and speaks to the everyday realities of being a woman. 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.00:01:21 - Dedication: To our patrons!! Thank you! Moni: RIP Angie Stone Kat: To Ethiopia00:05:10 - Barbie Movie & Feminism in Pop Culture00:09:31 - Why Isn’t There a Men’s History Month?00:15:40 - Clitoral Mapping Discovery 🤯00:18:27 - Male Elephants Can't Commit SA?! 🧐https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/Amazing Female Elephants00:21:28 - Do men see violence as a chance to feel needed?00:25:00 - Blake Lively Lawsuit00:33:00 - Defining Feminism & The Rise of Trad Wives00:36:30 - Loving Men 00:38:10 - Laughing at Regretful Trump Voters 😂00:39:00 - What’s Great About Being a Woman?00:47:00 - What we wish men understand about womanhood00:52:21 - Break00:53:00 - The Role of Domination Culture00:54:24 - Lamb Chops, Grits, and Random Side Tangents00:56:21 - The Mating Grounds Podcast vs. The Manosphere00:59:19 - Wheel Spin & Wrap-Up    **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!

In this episode, the hosts review From the Ashes: New Begginings, the highly anticipated first issue of Marvel’s latest solo series centered around Ororo Munroe, aka Storm. 🌩️ As a seasoned hero and leader, Storm finds herself at a crossroads balancing her responsibilities as a protector of both mutants and humans. When a devastating explosion rocks Oklahoma City, Storm is forced to confront an unexpected cause that could shatter her reputation and the fragile trust between mutants and humanity. As Storm announces her candidacy for Congress, the revelation threatens her political aspirations and public image, making her journey even more complex. Join the hosts as they discuss Storm’s leadership, the political themes in the comic, and what might lie ahead for one of Marvel’s most iconic characters. 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 loyal and amazing patrons as always!! We love you!Moni: To   The book title “from the ashes new beginnings," made me think of the wildfires in Los Angeles. 29 people died, Over 1,000 homes have been destroyed, and neighborhoods like Malibu and Pacific Palisades have been hit hard. It's an unimaginable situation, but it’s a reminder that even after a major disaster, there’s hope and renewal. Our hearts go out to all those touched by this devastating force of nature. panyamartin.wordpress.comKat: To art in all forms!! Comedian Josh Johnson's Quote: "Art can save your life, but entertainment never will!"NOTES: STORM #1Written by MUREWA AYODELE (Art by LUCAS WERNECK) Cover by MATEUS MANHANINIVariant Cover by LUCAS WERNECKVariant Cover by JEEHYUNG LEEVirgin Variant Cover by JEEHYUNG LEEGold Foil Variant Cover by JEROME OPEÑA https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/storm-from-the-ashes-murewa-ayodele-lucas-werneck,thedailyist.comTrump loves the “the poorly educated:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/02/24/donald-trump-nevada-poorly-educated/80860078/**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! 

In this episode, Moni and Kat review Zora Neale Hurston’s The Life of Herod the Great, a never-before-published novel that challenges the traditional view of King Herod. Hurston portrays him not as the villain of the New Testament but as a visionary leader who enriched Jewish culture and navigated the political chaos of the first century BCE. With rich historical detail and a fresh perspective, the book offers a compelling look at one of history’s most misunderstood (and apparently hot) figures.But before they get into the book discussion, there’s some Super Bowl business to address! The hosts recap the game, with Moni taking an L after making a bet on the Kansas City Chiefs. They also break down Kendrick Lamar’s epic halftime show, discussing its cultural impact and why it was one of the best performances in recent years. This episode has it all, even corrections from last week's episode!  Tune in for the laughs, the lessons, and the literary gems. 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 Serena William's hubby, Alexis Ohanian, for the classiest read ever!! https://www.pajiba.com/news/alexis-oh... Kat: To Autumn Lockwood the frst black woman coach to win a Super Bowl! https://www.essence.com/entertainment...About the book: 368 pages, Audio Book 12 hours 7mins https://www.harperlibrarybookclub.com... About the Author:https://www.womenshistory.org/educati...NOTES: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...Comedian Josh Johnson: Open AI vs DeepSeek    • When AI Competes: Deepseek Vs Open AI...   The Witch of Endor in the Bible: https://www.britannica.com/biography/...A messed us story about King David's kids (from the Bible): https://www.bible.com/bible/296/2SA.1...Masturbation Legislation : https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/us-news...**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!