The Fake Ass Book Club

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!

Guided by the influence of her professional troublemaking Nigerian grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie Ajayi Jones walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us. With humor and honesty, she shows us how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing--because truth-telling is a muscle. Moni and Kat discuss Luuvie's second book of advice on how to get your money, squad up, do too much, and get a Nigerian Friend. They of course end up taking several tangents... leading into hot water cornbread, Picasso, and cultural appropriation. They also released this episode in the wrong order and announce the previous book review as the future book review. Just be cool. They are tired moms and mess stuff up sometimes. Cheers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud95UtT61xw - "She Did That" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okH5n9CZbx0 - "Black Art In The Absence Of Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QijH4UAqGD8 - Luvvie's TED Talk

Welcome Back to the FAB! They had to push the Luvvie episode to next week, but make way for this fresh off the audio book fakeness as Moni and Kat breakdown Eddie Huang's "Double Cup Love". Our slightly tipsy hosts dive into this travel memoir of the author's trip of a lifetime to his ancestral homeland, China. Eddie hilariously takes a whirlwind adventure through international travel, family, romance, music, and as always racism! Moni and Kat talk about his intersection of culture and lived experiences while drinking Bellinis and eating Philly steak eggrolls. Fun and Spoilers and Triggers ahead! Trigger warning: explict language, domestic abuse thefabpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome back to Fake Ass Book Club! Moni and Kat did not read a book , but they still have a lot to talk about. Join them as they discuss Father's, Juneteenth, some books kinda, Season 5 premeire of Rick and Morty (30 mins in), Pride month, and much more. Cheers!

In the 4th episode of the FAB, Our hosts read the autobiography of self proclaimed mama's boy, comedian, and late night host of the Daily Show, Trevor Noah. Moni and Kat take a glimpse into his world born as a baby criminal. They discuss his unbelievable and super funny coming of age journey that is full of self discovery, petty crime, shenanigans, church and of course hilarity !! Trevor navigates the identity politics of Aparthied South Africa as a young man, and he discovers what it means to be “black”in the world. Join the ladies once again as they dig into this epic story of family and the power of a mother’s love. Cheers to another episode of the Fake Ass Book Club!! TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic abuse, Explict language, Gun violence

In this episode of the Fake Ass Book Club (F.A.B. podcast), Moni and Kat visit the hilariously racist world of Amber Ruffin and her sister Lacy growing up in Omaha Nebraska. This compilation of real life everyday encounters with racism will make you laugh, cry, and feel kinda uncomfortable. With alarmingly accurate details and sharp wit, Amber and Lacey manage to entertain while simultaneously raising awareness that racism isn’t always a cross burning in your yard, but sometimes it’s much more insidious. If you want to find out how racist stories can be funny then tune in and listen to Moni and Kat break it down on another episode of the Fake Ass Book Club...cheers! Trigger Warning: Explicit Language, Racist stories thefabpodcast@gmail.com

In the second episode of the Fake Ass Book Club (F.A.B), Moni and Kat step into the world of “Rabbit” aka Patricia Williams as she unveils her heart wrenching yet hilarious life story with unbelievable detail and unwavering truth. Her journey from an abused teenage mom and crack dealer, to flourishing comedian, writer and expert storyteller will have your head spinning. Grab a drink and join them as they dive into another unbelievably true life story. Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club...Cheers! Trigger Warnings for sexual abuse, child abuse, explict language

In the first ever episode of the Fake Ass Book Club (F.A.B), Moni and Kat discuss Kola Boof’s autobiography “Diary of a Lost Girl". Kola, born Naima Bint Harith is the daughter of her Nilotic mother and Arab father in South Sudan. She is an established Author, model, mother, and quite possibly the most hated female author of her time. This legend in the literary world got her claim to fame, not because of her talent (as she should), but most notably as the mistress to public enemy #1 Osama Bin Laden, in the pre 9/11 era. Join us as we unpack her stranger than fiction life story and her unapologetic larger than life persona... Welcome to the Fake ass Book Club….Cheers! Trigger warnings for RAPE, FGM, EXPLICT LANGUAGE & CHILD ABUSE *Go to 02:25 to skip intro

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. 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!! Cheers!!