Moni & Kat review "There There" by Tommie Orange This week, the hosts explore There There by Tommy Orange. The book intertwines the stories of twelve urban Native characters in Oakland, California. It’s a powerful, character-driven novel weaving together lives that at first seem separate, but gradually reveal deep and unexpected connections, all leading to a pivotal and gut wrenching event. As the narrative unfolds, the book explores the lasting impact of generational trauma, cultural erasure, and the search for connection in a modern world. Did the ladies keep every detail perfectly straight? Not quite...but did that stop them? Not even a little. The discussion, much like the book, is layered, complex, and and a lot to juggle all at once. Tune in to hear how it all comes together, 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!! Thank you, we love you! Moni: To Druski and his response to criticism about his recent comedy sketch. 🎤 Kat: To Loudmouth Books (Indianapolis) https://loudmouthindy.com and the REAL book club event I attended there, and to my daughter for making the National Honors Society.💜 About the Book:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_There_(novel) About the Author: https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2025/tommy-orange Published on June 5, 2018, by Knopf. Page Count: 290 -304 pages depending on the edition (hardcover, paperback, or Kindle). Genre: Literary Fiction, Urban Native Experience **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto 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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April Fools in the News This week the ladies didn't read a book, they read the headlines. In this perfectly timed “fake book club” episode, the hosts showed up ready to connect, laugh, and unpack what’s happening in the world. The episode leans into current events, and pop culture shaping the timeline, from global tensions and viral AI-generated propaganda circulating out of Iran and the US, to the cultural conversation sparked by Druski’s Erika Kirk parody. They also touch on the recent Verzuz matchup  between Tyrese and Tank, insights from Jay-Z’s recent interview with GQ, and much more. Just a reminder that this “book club” is really about showing up, staying curious, and having real conversations. 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 our health and to tennis legend Geal Monfils for flexin on em'. https://www.tiktok.com/@tennistv/video/7556147923906563350?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga%C3%ABl_Monfils  Kat: To my mom for being willing to kill for me💕🥰 (Hypothetically of course) and to the No Kings Protesters. https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/28/us/live-news/no-kings-protests-03-28-26 Iran using AI and social media for propaganda targeting the U.S. Iran:https://www.tiktok.com/@theroguednc/video/7621280642298432799?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-using-ai-information-war-202009332.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMrF6A7QLl-Y1JE4SuUXmQPYPxLKslKz2s7iBtO5mY1ywyziFZQZjeEK30kiNXLfBrKeqYXmJD83FQ_SoZ-DwRX09Ktt-BdwCCma9shnMEvVywPgWM9ST3-mpNh99sEnK7YHmSbNXOTH-XFzJ9X58OJ9NWCHb5vmmMKkw8Shcveb%20:https://www.tiktok.com/@theroguednc/video/7620511457226296606?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc DHS shutdown:https://apnews.com/article/senate-tsa-homeland-security-airports-trump-672467393ae043e47938874e7aaddcd6 Donald Trump and norm-breaking behavior (including discussions around currency symbolism) Donald Trump Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/trump-to-break-currency-tradition-with-signature/gm-GM336D592A?gemSnapshotKey=GM336D592A-snapshot-1&uxmode=ruby Perception gap: Markwayne Mullin vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson qualifications. Who is the real DEI Hire. Meritocracy vs Bias Patronage/Nepotism LaGuardia-related aviation safety and pilot fatigue concerns LaGuardia Airport Article:https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/nx-s1-5759710/laguardia-airport-plane-crashhttps://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/fatigue.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.comCharlie Kirk not wanting a black pilot: Black pilots aren’t the problem, broken systems are. Mike Braun pushes for TPUSA in Indiana public schools: https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/braun-pushes-for-christian-aligned-turning-point-usa-clubs-in-indiana-schools Druski parody of white conservative women Druski Article: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/backwoodsaltar/druski-parody-white-conservative-womanNew Jack Harlow album “MONICA” backlash :https://www.reddit.com/r/fantanoforever/comments/1rtvssq/jack_harlow_says_he_got_blacker_when_discussing/ https://www.theroot.com/jack-harlow-said-he-got-blacker-and-the-internet-is-out-2000095274 Jack Harlow guessing R&B songs: https://www.tiktok.com/@201byrd/video/7097208871822970158?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Big LATTO Pregnant: https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/26/latto-boyfriend-21-savage-speaks-out-about-pregnancy/ Jay Z GQ Interview:https://www.gq.com/story/jay-z-cover-interview-april-2026 Tank Verzuz Tyreese: https://youtu.be/telXQw1_c8I?si=qclcDtVT6oK8x2bq J. Cole, Cameron interview: https://youtu.be/CYOoxs6rd6g?si=Vsn5Lb72rdotUKWk Time to challenge Argentina’s white European self-image, black history experts say | Argentina |The Guardian: https://share.google/IUVwKVuwcyaUyNaUp Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy | PBS News:https://share.google/s0qqt1adcuzSeJdB3 Louis Armstrong and the spy: How the CIA used him as a ‘trojan horse’ in Congo | Louis Armstrong | The Guardian https://share.google/MTliowlJHv2B105JC Patrice Lumumba: Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM https://share.google/LdIgMmKvrJ6vxJZBx On The Next Episide📚: The House on Mango Street a Novel by Sandra Cisneros **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate and review the show. Thank you!

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Moni and Kat review Storm Issue #2 at PopCon Indy The Fake Ass Book Club hit the PopCon Indy stage for a special live recording, diving into Storm Issue #2 – “Chapter 2: Death by Voodoo.” Moni and Kat break down the action-packed storyline, from Storm’s fierce confrontation with deadly enemies to the layered magic and mayhem at the heart of the comic. They explore Black representation in comics, the evolution of fandom culture, and why Storm remains one of the most iconic—and underappreciated—characters in the Marvel universe. Your favorite hosts also pitched their dream MCU storyline: a grown, goddess-level Storm crossing paths with none other than T’Challa’s son. The sparks?! The possibilities?! Somebody call Ryan Coogler. The cherry on top? A surprise visit from The Normies podcast crew (https://www.youtube.com/Normies) mid-show, turning the episode into a full-on comic culture party. Whether you’re a comic book head, casual fan, or just here for the laughs, this episode delivers insightful commentary, geeky joy, and a reminder that representation in the arts still, and always, matters. Cheers! *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you! Moni: To Brandon Peters and PopCon Indy for inviting us to be a part of this wonderfrul event! PopCon Indy: https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/ Brandon Peters: https://www.instagram.com/brandon4kuhd/ Kat: To professor Matthew Powers, my "History of Comic Books" teacher (and his monocle!) About the comic:https://www.housetoastonish.com/AboutStorm https://thegeekiary.com/storm-issue-2-chapter-2-death-by-voodoo-review/129094 https://thegeekiary.com/storm-issue-2-chapter-2-death-by-voodoo-review/129094 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto 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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Moni and Kat review Tyler Perry's "Straw" Welcome back FAB FAM! This week, the ladies reluctanly reviewed Tyler Perry's straw. In Straw, Tyler Perry delivers a tense psychological drama that explores the breaking point of a seemingly ordinary woman pushed to her emotional and moral limits. The story centers on a hardworking, mild-mannered single mother who has spent years quietly enduring life's burdens—strained relationships, financial hardship, and systemic inequities. But when one final, seemingly minor injustice occurs—the "last straw"—it unleashes a chain of events that challenges her identity, ethics, and the limits of believability! Tap in to hear Moni and Kat break down this melodramatic mess of a movie! 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 anyone who has ever lost a child Kat:  To Karen Read and her not guilty verdict. About Straw: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_(film) About Tyler Perry: https://tylerperry.com/tyler/story/ **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto 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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AITA: Fake Ass Book Club Edition In this hilarious and heartfelt episode inspired by The Fake Ass Book Club itself—plus a dash of The Office Ladies and everyone's favorite guilty pleasure, AITA—your hosts dive into the drama, joy, and occasional chaos of real-life book clubs. After catching an episode where The Office Ladies talk about book club drama, Moni and Kat were inspired to hit Reddit and uncover some of the funny and most relatable book club drama out there. From petty squabbles over genre picks, to full-on fighting couples,  this episode explores how something as innocent as a monthly read can turn into a battlefield of opinions and egos. The hosts weigh in on Reddit’s most pressing book club AITA (Am I The Asshole?) dilemmas. Whether you're a book club newbie or a seasoned group-chat veteran, this episode is for anyone who's ever tried to mix wine, literature, and strong personalities and lived to tell the tale. 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 the 90 days of midwest summer!  Kat: To City Yoga and to the Office Ladies Podcast for inspiring this week's episode **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto 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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Moni & Kat review: White Lotus Season 3 Welcome back FAB Fam! This week our hosts are reviewing Season 3 of HBO series,The White Lotus, where death, daddy issues, and emotional debt float just beneath the surface of Thailand’s shores. ⚠️ Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen the season, proceed with caution, we’re breaking it ALL the way down. We’re unpacking the twists, truths, and tensions behind the show’s most haunting season yet! From Rick’s shocking unraveling to Belinda’s long-awaited glow-up, we’re diving into the web of money, memory, and manipulation that defines Mike White’s most ambitious chapter so far. Who survived? Who deserved better? It's all here!! Grab a drink and listen in as we take the trip of a lifetime,"Sawasdee ka" (สวัสดีค่ะ).  *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 of us surviving this era in history!! It is crazy out here. Kat: To gossip! About the Series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Lotus_season_3 **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://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/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto 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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