The Fake Ass Book Club

_“Amy Tan has firmly established herself as one of America’s most respected literary voices. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, it would be decades before the author of The Joy Luck Club would fully understand the inherited trauma rooted in the legacies of women who survived the Chinese tradition of concubinag This is the movie trailer statement this episode was missing. Moni stumbles over her words and Kat admits to crying like a baby watching Unintended Memoir, a documentary covering the life and work of author Amy Tan. They didn't have time to read a book this week but that did not stop this podcast. Our host tackle the issues of immigration, female autonomy, Alzheimers, Black Mirror, parental forgiveness, Rick and Morty, Star Trek (Happy Star Trek Day BTW!), the importance of doing what is valuable to you, and as always racism. Cheers! Trigger Warnings for : Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Violence

Welcome back to the FAB podcast!! This week Moni and Kat find themselves unpacking Kiley Reid’s acclaimed New York Times best-selling novel, “Such a Fun Age”. The book tells the story of a young black woman who is wrongly accused of kidnapping while babysitting a white child. This left our hosts earnestly asking “who steals kids??!!” The ladies also discuss the “Malice in the Palace”, the time Kat got punched in the jaw, allyship, being a fetish or token black girlfriend, and how to mind your own damn business!! If you’re ready for a good time, stop what you are doing and tune in!! Cheers once again to the Fake Ass Book Club!!! thefabpodcast@gmail.com

It’s all about brotherly love as the ladies are joined by Moni’s lil brother, Ro (aka Big Homie from the Geech). Since Ro was visiting from Japan, they could not pass up a chance to have him on the show! They allowed him to select this episode’s topic; this week the gang explores the book, “Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire” By Akala. Natives is both “a memoir and a detailed sociological investigation of racism.” In true fashion, Moni and Kat manage to squeeze in some laughs and shenanigans with their guest, unpack the complex interplay between race and class, and acknowledge the tragedy and thirstiness of one of Kat’s former weaves!! You don’t want to miss this fun and thoughtful episode!!! Cheers to the F.A.B. Podcast!! “We are conquered people living in the conqueror's land and as such we are ppl without honor” AKALA *Trigger: Language, Racism, racial slurs, Political commentary * Ro IG- @Apolllyonyx thefabpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome back to all this fakery. Moni and Kat didn't read anything this week, but they still wanted to talk non stop for over an hour with strawberry margaritas. Mary J Blige's film about her life titled "My Life" is the central focus of this episode. We also learn that Moni still has a pair of Baby Phat jeans. Fun! Our host also do a lopsided review of Rick and Morty season 5. Relax and enjoy listening to Moni and Kat discover that they have reached self-actualization. Finally! thefabpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of The Fake Ass Book Club, the ladies dive headfirst into the autobiography of timeless beauty and Black America’s sweetheart Gabrielle Union! (They won't let her be THE American Sweetheart.. so deal with it lol ) Her super funny and insightful book is the perfect conversation piece for this podcast episode. Moni and Kat take a trip with Gabrielle as she shares stories about her childhood and family life moving between Omaha, Nebraska and Pleasenton, California, code switching, colorism, and even dishes about her sex life and some of her more personal struggles. Now that you are all caught up, it’s time to get a little tipsy…. because like the title says, you will definitely need more wine for this one!! Cheers!!!! Trigger warning for descriptions of rape CORRECTION: At 46;50 Kat calls Zaya "Zion". Blame it on the the red wine and Kat's dumbness https://youtu.be/QVpbcXlKDto thefabpodcast@gmail.com

This week Moni and Kat talk money, power and politics in Elanor Herman’s saucy book, “Sex with Kings”. The book is like taking all the trappings and grandeur of old school European Royal Courts, mixed in with the raw behind the scenes drama , down and dirty gossip and shit-talking of a Real Housewives reunion. This book gives hilarious and graphic images of the lives of Kings and the women who ruled their hearts and minds. Please tune in and see what Sex with Kings was really like! Cheers!! CBD relaxation kit (https://instagram.com/_rebundle?utm_medium=copy_link) Candles (https://instagram.com/msfranklinccc?utm_medium=copy_link) thefabpodcast@gmail.com

The ladies of the F.A.B. Podcast finally completed their journey through Alice Walker’s compelling novel, “Possessing the Secret of Joy ''. Sadly, their special guest featured in part one of the previous episode, Niya, was unable to join…however she was there in spirit and in sisterhood. Moni and Kat manage to discuss heavy topics ranging from FGM (female genital mutilation) & patriarchy, to defining feminism and discussing modern BBL surgery... all while having a good time! You already know what time it is...grab a drink and get ready to wrap up this epic story!! Cheers!!

Join the ladies of the F.A.B podcast along with Moni’s niece Niya, as they discuss Alice Walker's powerful novel, “Possessing the secret of Joy.” This is an unbelievable story where trauma and culture collide in the worst way!!! As always Moni and Kat’s boozy conversation lives at the intersection of inappropriate and hilarious. Whew, grab a drink so we can unpack, unwind, and enjoy...cheers to the F.A.B podcast!! thefabpodcast@gmail.com

This week on the F.A.B podcast, Moni and Kat have their first official Fake Ass episode! Even though life makes it hard to get a book done every week, they still find plenty to talk about. Join the ladies as they discuss the Netflix documentary “In Our Mother’s Garden” by Shantrelle P. Lewis, the complexity of mother daughter relationships, their reason for doing the podcast, motherhood, friendship and much more. Cheers!!! thefabpodcast@gmail.com

On this F.A.B. episode Moni & Kat discuss "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? And Other Concerns" authored by Mindy Kaling. It includes anecdotes from her life with her funny, uniquely Mindy observations about love, friendships, Hollywood, writing, dieting, and family. Relatable, right? Come join Moni and Kat as they kick it Kelly Kapoor style!! This episode was recorded a few weeks ago so some of the convo is dated. Cheers!