The Fake Ass Book Club

Happy Banned Books Month!! Join our hosts this week as they delve into John Green's emotionally charged novel, "The Fault in Our Stars." In this episode, the ladies dissect the book's profound themes and captivating storytelling.Venture into the world of Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, two teenagers facing life-threatening illnesses, as they navigate the complexities of love and loss. Moni and Kat discuss the witty dialogues, tender moments, and powerful emotions that make this book a literary treasure. Discover how John Green skillfully explores themes of mortality, the search for meaning, and the impact of illness on relationships. They also examine the role of literature in our lives (especially because they are out here banning books like this one) and the enduring power of young love. Whether you're a devoted fan or a first-time reader, this episode offers fresh insights and heartfelt analysis of "The Fault in Our Stars." Cheers!

Please be advised: This episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content.

Dedication: To our PATRONS and listeners, THANK YOU!! Moni: Gratitude for another year, my health, and all the people who love me. Also, thanks for all the bday love on social media.
Kat: To Made Man Improv crew, the good weather, and Netflix's "The Wonderful Story of Mr. Sugar".

**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at [email protected] 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
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Welcome back to the club! Join Moni and Kat as they dive into the world of Zakiya Harris' highly anticipated book, "The Other Black Girl," and its accompanying Hulu series. The story is a “psychological thriller” set in Manhattan’s competitive & predominantly white publishing scene following a woman who is the only Black person working at the company. In this episode, they'll provide you with a witty and light-hearted review of both the book and the series. Discover what happens when our hosts encounter a story that didn't quite hit the mark for them. Expect candid conversations about characters, plot twists, and unexpected moments that left them wanting more. Get ready for a fun time!! Cheers.

Warning: This episode is intended for adult audiences. Contains adult language and content.
Dedication: To our patrons and listeners, THANK YOU!! Moni: To the end of summer and beginning of fall. Kat: To Jamila Jamil's great interview on Neil Brennon's Block Podcast.

**Stranger than Fiction: Texas high schoooler suspended over his hair.A Black Texas student sues after he was suspended over his hairstyle

💜*Email us at [email protected] 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!

Welcome back! This week the ladies review "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn", a 2020 superhero film set in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film primarily revolves around Harley Quinn, the former girlfriend of the Joker. After her breakup with the Clown Prince of Crime, Harley navigates her way through the criminal underworld of Gotham City in the most unhinged and hilarious way. The ladies explore the movie’s themes of female empowerment, breaking free from societal constraints and making a name for yourself. Their guest Jasmine shares how these themes have impacted her career as an actress, model and improv member, and they play a hilarious game of would you rather that will make you smile. You don’t want to miss this fun episode. Cheers!

Warning: This episode is intended for adult audiences. Contains adult language and content.

Dedication: To our patrons and listeners, THANK YOU!! Moni: To female empowerment snd sisterhood! Kat: To MXP Phiri and Afro Styles fashion show. Jasmine: To her son and forever baby boy!

Notes:
About the movie: Release date: February 7, 2020 (USA) Now Streaming on MAXDirector: Cathy Yan Cathy Yan
About the guest: Guest: Jasmine Elizabeth @jasmine_thee.actress Actor | Model | @helenwellsagency | @officialmademanimprov🦊
Mardi Gras history: https://www.history.com/news/first-mardi-gras-mobile-alabama-new-orleans
History of Batman:
https://www.dc.com/blog/2019/03/19/batman-a-history-of-heroics-the-beginning

**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at [email protected] 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!

Welcome back! With the help of #1 New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley, our hosts are traveling back into the world of "Firekeeper's Daughter" in a high-stakes mystery about the power of discovering your stolen history. Here, they return to Sugar Island and meet the next generation of girls in the Firekeeper family in “Warrior Girl Unearthed”. Tune in to hear the ladies unpack all the trauma and adventure that unfolds in this compelling story. Cheers!

Disclaimer: This is adult content and contains adult language and themes.

Dedication: To our patrons!!
Moni: To 17 years of marriage with my partner in life, Keith, I love you, and to CoCo Gauff winning the US Open at 19!!
Kat: To MXP Phiri and Donut economics in Amsterdam.

Notes: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0B8TMNJD1?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp
About the Author:Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She gained attention from the We Need Diverse Books Mentorship Program. Angeline was the former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her agent is Faye Bender at The Book Group. Firekeeper's Daughter has been optioned for a Netflix series by the Obamas' Higher Ground production company.

**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at [email protected] 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
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This week Moni and Kat jump into the Netflix series 'How to Become a Cult Leader.' The hosts attempt to breakdown the backgrounds of six of the most notorious cults in history. In this series, each episode shines a spotlight on a different pseudo-religious leader, pulling back the curtain on their dark pasts and giving you a front-row seat to the wild world of forming and leading a cult following. But it's not all dark and twisted – the hosts sprinkle in their signature comedic flair as they dissect the warning signs and red flags that might just save you from joining a cult of your own. Because let's face it, cult leader confidence is a whole new level of audacity! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of laughter and enlightenment as the hosts bring you 'How to Become a Cult Leader' in their inimitable style. If you've ever wondered what it takes to lead a cult or how to avoid falling victim to one, this podcast episode is your hilarious and thought-provoking guide. Cheers!!

Warning: This episode is intended for adult audiences. Contains adult language and content.

Dedication: To our patrons and listeners, THANK YOU!! Moni: For the Labor Day weekend, to rest and an extra day off! Kat: To the ladies that were falsely accused by Rudolph William Louis Giuliani for election fraud. Article: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/26/1190173929/rudy-giuliani-georgia-election-workers

Notes: Trailer "How to Become a Cult Leader" https://youtu.be/3DI98_a_1jg?si=4U4tj5vdmVyncus5


**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at [email protected] 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 serving up a fun conversation with none other than @thetravelingfoodieguyde!! They are sinking their teeth into the best selling book 'The 5 Love Languages'” by Gary Chapman. The 5 Love Languages" is a popular self-help book written by Gary Chapman. It was first published in 1992. The book has been widely recognized and has sold over 13 million copies in English alone, making it a bestseller. As his book choice,@travelingfoodieguyde shares his personal love language and how it applies to his very popular platform as a food vlogger and his persoanl life. The intersection of food and love are at the center of this discussion and it's sprinkled with just the right amount of laughs making the episode a delicious recipe for fun!
You won’t want to miss it!!
*Adult content and language. This content is for mature audiences.
PSA: We had to go with our backup audio this week, which isn't ideal, however we still made it work. Please keep that in mind as you listen this week. If it's your first time listening..It only better from here!
Dedication: To our Patrons always Moni: To my mom and all the wonderful cooks in my life over the years for showing love through food. Kat to Opinion: Sha’Carri Richardson says she’s now embracing the most important cause of all | CNN They tried to keep her down but she’s all the way up! Traveling Foodie Guyde: To his mom, he's happy to be making her proud! Thank you to Media Ink for allowing us to use their space!

Notes:
About the author: Gary Chapman:https://5lovelanguages.com/
About our guestt Instagram:@travelingfoodieguyde https://instagram.com/TravelingFoodieGuyde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

**Stranger than Fiction: *We ran out of time this week!! 💜*Email us at [email protected] 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!

Welcome back! Join this captivating podcast episode that's all about creative entrepreneurship and the strength of friendship. The hosts are joined by the co-founders of 'Create. Connect.Collab.' Starla Mathis and Lateva Woolfolk – a virtual community supporting creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs with resources, accountability, and connections. This episode isn't just business; It's infused with laughter and camaraderie as the hosts engage in a fun drinking game with their guests. Tune in to hear about the inception of the platform, the magic of collaboration, and how friendship can fuel business success. If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or simply intrigued by the power of collaboration, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready for some gems to be dropped and some laughs to be had!

Dedication: As always we want to dedicate this episode to our patrons first and to all of our listeners, new and old thank you. Moni: I also want to dedicate this episode to the general idea of sisterhood and also more specifically the kind of sisterhood that involves friends who wear your same size clothes or shoes so you can borrow. Kat: To Tiffany Roy (wife of Michael Oher) and all black women inspiring critical thought.

Notes Mentioned on the show:
About our CCC: https://www.createconnectcollab.com

Michael Oher and wife: https://www.today.com/popculture/michael-oher-wife-tiffany-blind-side-rcna99863About the company: https://www.createconnectcollab.com
Fave show: Starla https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlantahttps://www.nbc.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac Hamilton:Lateva https://www.broadway.com/shows/hamilton-broadway/story/#:~:text=A%20revolutionary%20story%20of%20passion,the%20course%20of%20a%20nation.

**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at [email protected] 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, weigh in on upcoming topics, and help us start a monthly live wine down for our F.A.B. FAM! Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!

Welcome back!! In this podcast episode, the hosts dip thier toes into the waters of the latest pop culture events that are causing a stir. From the recent Alabama brawl that's captured public attention to the unfolding drama of Tory Lanez's jail sentence, Moni and Kat discuss the intriguing stories that are dominating the headlines. Stay tuned for a candid and engaging conversation and Kat's heartfelt rendition of "Lift Every Chair and Swing". It's a must-listen episode!!

A Note: This episode contains adult content and language. We are not journalists or trained professionals just two ladies talking.

Dedication: To our patrons and supporter!! Moni: To the healing power of the beach. Kat: To Kat's mom and to real heros of the Bammy brawl..the people using their phones to capture the truth.

Notes:https://thegrio.com/2023/08/10/lift-every-chair-and-swing-why-folding-chairs-are-the-symbol-of-the-season/
A Brawl in the Bammy:
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/12/1192974338/montgomery-brawl-riverfront-race-hate-crimes#:~:text=It%20shows%20that%20the%20incident,city's%20riverboat%2C%20the%20Harriott%20II.&text=Screenshot%20by%20NPR-,A%20screenshot%20from%20one%20of%20the%20videos%20of%20the%20brawl,%2C%20Ala.%2C%20on%20Saturday.
Finland hopes to end homelessness:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-wants-to-eradicate-homelessness-here-s-how-finland-is-doing-it-1.6728398#:~:text=Meanwhile%2C%20Finland%20committed%20to%20eradicating,that%20country%20show%20it's%20working.&text=What%20is%20Finland's%20plan%20to,end%20homelessness%20completely%20by%202027.
A little folding chair history:https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/08/09/who-invented-the-folding-chair-montgomery-brawl-leads-to-nathaniel-alexander-claim/
Adam Conover: Host of Factually and Adam Ruins Everything (Kat says he's"fine" in this episode)https://www.cbc.ca/radio/a-carefully-curated-podcast-playlist-courtesy-of-factually-host-adam-conover-1.6646781
"Lift every chair and swing"
https://thegrio.com/2023/08/10/lift-every-chair-and-swing-why-folding-chairs-are-the-symbol-of-the-season/



**Stranger than Fiction: **The NEWS!! lol💜*Email us at [email protected] 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, weigh in on upcoming topics, and help us start a monthly live wine down for our F.A.B. FAM! Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!

Welcome back to the F.A.B. Podcast!! In today's episode, our hosts plunge into the depths of fantasy and explore the captivating world of "Skin of the Sea" by Natasha Bowen. Get ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey through West African mythology, mermaids, and a dash of forbidden romance. Join them as they delve deep into the themes of sacrifice, courage, and the allure of forbidden love. We'll discuss the rich blend of fantasy, young adult, and mythology that Natasha Bowen masterfully weaves into "Skin of the Sea." Plus, they explore the novel's enchanting portrayal of mermaids, its intriguing historical and romantic elements, and the allure of its audiobook rendition.Whether you're a fan of epic adventures, enthralling mythologies, or young adult fiction that tugs at your heartstrings, "Skin of the Sea" is sure to leave you spellbound. So grab your headphones and dive into the mesmerizing world of mermaids and magic with Moni and Kat in this episode of the Fake Ass Book Club. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode.

✨Trigger warning for violence and adult language.
This show is intended for adult audiences .

Notes:
About the book: :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_of_the_Sea#:~:text=Skin%20of%20the%20Sea%20is,existence%20of%20all%20mami%20wata.
About the author: Natasha Bowen https://natashabowen.com/Braids as maps in enslaved african’s hair: https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/03/12/maps-cornrows-black-slaves-escape/

**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at [email protected] 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
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Join our hosts this week as they dive into the colorful world of "Barbie." Margot Robbie takes on the role of the iconic Barbie, navigating a twist of fate that sends her on a comical journey to the Real World. Paired with Ryan Gosling's Ken, the duo's endearing insecurities come to life. Our hosts share candid reviews of the film's plot, character dynamics, and its nostalgic nod to the cherished Barbie playtime. Tune in for a delightful blend of laughter, insights, and a dash of childhood nostalgia as they explore how this imaginative movie measures up to the memories of yesteryears. It's time to rediscover Barbie's magic with a fresh twist! Welcome back to the club!! Cheers!

Dedication: To our patrons: Queen Lo, Danielle, Byron and Keith!!!
Moni: To Barbie
Kat: To Loose Ends Salon being our very own Barbie World and all the beautiful Barbs working there!


Notes:
About the Barbie movie wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie_(film)
About the movie IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/
Ruth Handler Barbie creator:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Handler
Barbie easter eggs: https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/barbie-details-easter-eggs
Space Odyssey mentioned on the show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey
Native view point small pox reference in Barbie movie: https://nativeviewpoint.com/what-was-that-indigenous-smallpox-line-in-the-barbie-movie/
Correction: The actor playing the daughter of America Ferrera is Ariana Greenblatt.

**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at [email protected] 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, weigh in on upcoming topics, and help us start a monthly live wine down for our F.A.B. FAM! Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!