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The Fake Ass Book Club

The Fake Ass Book Club

By: Moni & Kat
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Summary
 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: The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw

    Moni & Kat review: The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw
    Oct 28 2026
    This week, F.A.B. reviews The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw, exploring church politics, womanhood, identity, friendship, and the pressures of respectability. Moni and Kat discuss belonging, secrets, power, accountability, and what happens when protecting an image becomes more important than protecting people.The ladies also try something new, going live on YouTube! With a little interaction from viewers, they hope to connect with listeners and bring fresh energy to the show. Tune in and 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.
    🚨SPOILER ALERT: This conversation includes spoilers about the plot, characters, major revelations and ending. If you haven't finished the book, consider this your warning.

    Dedication: To our patrons!! We love you; thank you!🥰

    Moni:     Women in ARTs Mentorship Program, taking place with ARThentic Arts https://www.instagram.com/arthenticarts. The program brings together women of color across creative disciplines for mentorship, professional development, community, and wellness. We appreciate the opportunity. (@Boxx https://www.instagram.com/boxxtheartist and @DJ Trice https://www.instagram.com/djtriceytrice)

    Kat:     To The Center for Black Literature and Culture Book Club at the Central Library downtown Indy. To Meg THEE Stallion...no notes!🙌🏽 https://youtu.be/
    Author: Deesha Philyaw
    Narrator: Janina Edwards (for the audiobook)
    Publication Date: September 29, 2026
    Page Count / Length: 432 pages (print) / 13 hours and 45 minutes (audiobook at 1x speed)
    Genre: Contemporary / Literary Fiction


    **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
  • F.A.B. Podcast X Bellies & Bullshit: Podcast Love

    F.A.B. Podcast X Bellies & Bullshit: Podcast Love
    Oct 21 2026
    This week, F.A.B. sits down with Brion and D-Matt, hosts of Bellies & Bullshit, an Indianapolis-based podcast known for its unfiltered conversations on current events, relationships, sports, and everyday life, all with a healthy dose of fun and BS. The guys share how the show got its start, the story behind its name, and how an internet radio station grew into a platform for conversation, community, iconic block parties, and so much more. Then, Moni and Kat get to know the guys a little better with some fun icebreakers, but the questions don't stop there. Things get especially interesting when the fellas turn their attention to Kat's dating life and the question on everyone's mind: why is she single? It's local podcast love, connection, honest conversation, and a little bullshit, just the way F.A.B. likes it. 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 all the students at North Carolina A&T, UNC Greensboro and Bennett College who marched to thier polling location (off campus) after campus polling locations were removed (Brandon Caldwell Updated Fri, October 16, 2026 at 9:45 PM EDT https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/north-carolina-t-unc-greensboro. GO VOTE!

    Kat: To the “Giants” Exhibit at Newfields (Alicia Keys and Swiss Beats)
    D-Matt: Off the Broiler fresh BK burgers (not a paid ad lol)
    Brion: To the kids!

    Guests on the show/About the Show:Bellies & Bullshit
    Brion Boyd @Whatupboah D-Matt @dmattlaflare, Bellies Crew: Super Producer Blair (_TalkThatShizz), Manager Dominick, and Videographer Ken Floyd (@thenamesfloyd).
    Love Jones Cafe:@Love Jones Cafe

    **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 13 mins
  • Moni & Kat discuss: Burnout, Beauty, and Ballots

    Moni & Kat discuss: Burnout, Beauty, and Ballots
    Oct 15 2026
    This week, Moni and Kat are catching up on another Fake A$$ episode, talking about the ongoing struggle to do less, stress less, and actually make it happen. The ladies share what they’ve been watching, including the new A Different World series, Our Flag Means Death, and Lanterns, while discussing the online discourse surrounding Jasmine Guy’s appearance at 64 and the challenges of aging as a woman.The conversation also turns to a widely discussed article by Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, about her decision to send her daughter to public school in New York City. The ladies discuss the education system, school choice, and the complicated decisions parents face when trying to balance their beliefs about educational equity with what they want for their own children.And before they wrap things up, Moni and Kat remind listeners that the midterm elections are coming up and encourage everyone to get informed, make their voices heard, and get out and vote! It’s another casual catch up filled with pop culture, real-life reflections, and the kinds of conversations that happen when our hosts get together. Because the book club may be fake, but the talk is always real! 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: Happy bday to all my loves with October B-day!! And to the Indigenous population everywhere!! Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!!
    Kat:To East of Eden on Netflix that is inspiring my curiosity to read the original novel by John Steinbeck (although he is personally problematic)

    Notes:
    About Alan Turing: https://www.google.com/wikipedia.org/Alan_Turing
    A Different World Tupac Episode S6.E21 “Homey, Don't Ya Know Me?” Director: Kadeem Hardison Writers: Ron Moseley/Kadeem Hardison https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0560154/

    Instagram post that demos nicely the theory we discussed that "only certain kinds of women deserve protection” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dee3I5vO8oP/?cplk=MXJwYX

    **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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