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The Fake Ass Book Club

The Fake Ass Book Club

By: Moni & Kat
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 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!!Copyright Moni & Kat Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Moni & Kat review Sean Combs: The Reckoning

    Moni & Kat review Sean Combs: The Reckoning
    Dec 11 2025
    Welcome back! In this episode, our hosts dive deep into Netflix’s explosive new docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and award winning director Alexandria Stapleton. The ladies break down the four-part series, unpack the allegations, explore the fallout, and ask the big question: is this accountability… or a high-budget revenge project? They’ll walk you through the doc’s most shocking moments, the legal issues, the cultural commentary, and the origin of the beef between Diddy and 50. They also examine how power, celebrity worship, and industry complicity created the perfect storm around Sean Combs, and why this show has everyone talking.
    *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 and thank you!
    Moni: To my homegirl Dee, owner of 55 Rose Street https://www.55rosestreet.com and to putting pettiness to good use!
    Kat: To the 3 Austrian nuns, Sister Rita, Burnadette, and Regina. Click the article below to read about their story! https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/3NunsEscapeNursingHome

    About the creators:Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1265067/bio/, and grammy award winning director Alexandria Stapleton (http://www.alexstapleton.com/about-1
    Info about the series:https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/sean-combs-the-reckoning-diddy-documentary-release-date-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!




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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Moni & Kat review Being Eddie

    Moni & Kat review Being Eddie
    Dec 4 2025
    This week the ladies review the Documentary “Being Eddie” which explores the extraordinary life and career of Eddie Murphy, one of the most influential comedians and entertainers of all time. From his explosive rise on Saturday Night Live to his era-defining stand-up, blockbuster films, and iconic characters, the film paints a vivid picture of an artist whose talent reshaped American comedy.Through archival footage, behind-the-scenes stories, and cultural analysis, the documentary highlights Murphy’s innovation, his impact on Black representation in Hollywood, and the legacy he continues to build. It’s a look at the highs, the challenges, and the genius that made Eddie Murphy a true legend.
    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: The the tradition keepers, matriarchs and people who make the holiday magic and full of good memories!
    Kat: To the Catholic Church. The Pope returned 62 artifacts to indigenous peoples Cananda! https://www.vindy.com/news/international-news/2025/11/pope-returns-62-artifacts-to-indigenous-peoples-of-canada/
    About the film: Released by Netflix November 12, 2025 Netflix+2Yahoo+2Directed by Angus Wall. Producers include John Davis, John Fox, Charisse M. Hewitt‑Webster, Terry Leonard, and Kent Kubena. Netflix+2Rotten Tomatoes+2
    It’s streaming on Netflix. Netflix+2JustWatch+2 The runtime is ~103 minutes (1 hour, 43 minutes). JustWatch+1

    About Eddie Murphy:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Murphy
    SNL Hot Tub Skit:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?EddieSNLHotTubSkit
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    50 mins
  • F.A.B. Podcast AITA Holiday Edition

    F.A.B. Podcast AITA Holiday Edition
    Nov 27 2025
    The ladies are back with another hilarious round of holiday-themed AITA posts! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, our hosts jump into Reddit’s messiest stories about seasonal stress, family tension, in-law drama, boundary-setting, and all the chaos that kicks off the holiday season. And yes, Moni showed up working through a hangover like a true podcasting professional. The ladies soldier on anyway, delivering their signature Fake Ass Book Club energy reading, reacting, and deciding who’s really the asshole when holiday expectations collide with real-life personalities. Tune in for a fun return to one of their favorite episode styles as they unpack holiday drama. 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: Wampanoag To The Wampanoag Native American tribe from the New England who made contact with the "Pilgrims"/Puritans in the 1600's. You deserve it all.
    History of the 1st Thanksgiving (Wampanoag): https://youtu.be/TheFirstThanksgiving
    https://wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/wampanoag-history
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampanoag
    Kat: To Cook County Illinois for being the first US county to provide permanant universal basic income funding (UBI). https://www.businessinsider.com/basic-income-cook-county-illinois-chicago-ubi-2025-11 and to Ghana for getting some of their looted artifacts back from Europe and South Africa.
    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/GhanaArtifactsReturned

    The brand of chairs mentioned in the last AITA question ($1800 Aeron Milller Chair that their co-worker took without asking and would not return, so they called the police) https://www.hermanmiller.com/Expensive OfficeChairs

    **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!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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