This week’s episode takes a different shape. Due to scheduling conflicts and real-life responsibilities, the hosts dip into archived Patreon clips to create an unconventional, raw, and unfiltered listen. The result is a collage-style episode that feels less like a traditional show and more like a peek behind the curtain. Pulled from conversations before recording, the ladies share side commentary, candid reflections, and off-mic moments that listeners don’t usually hear. The episode may be all over the place, but in a way that mirrors real life, creative process, and the kind of conversations that happen when the pressure is off. Messy, honest, and deeply human, this episode offers the crew’s community a glimpse into how the show sounds when it’s just them...no agenda, no polish, just real talk. 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 Birthday to my big brother, Marcel!
Kat: Who knows, probably Star Trek! (hehe)
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Happy New Year FAB FAM! On this New Year’s Eve episode, the hosts kick back and decompress with a conversation about 2025 coming to an end, media, and the escapism helping them unwind as the year comes to a close. The ladies share what they’re watching and indulging in as a form of rest, reflection, and survival. Along the way, they weigh in on Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special, unpacking its impact, intent, and reception, and discuss Nicki Minaj’s increasingly controversial public and political turn, what they jokingly refer to as her dark side era, and what it says about celebrity, politics, and accountability.  Designed as a moment to exhale before the reset, this episode blends laughter, side commentary, and honesty as the crew reflects on how they decompress, protect their peace, and prepare themselves mentally and emotionally for the year ahead. 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 evolution in all areas...and always striving to be a better version of yourself.
Kat: To Lush Cosmetics

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On this Christmas Eve episode, the hosts dive into Lady Sings the Blues (1972), the biographical drama inspired by the life of jazz icon Billie Holiday and starring Diana Ross in her film debut. The ladies discuss the film’s portrayal of artistry, trauma, addiction, love, and the ways both the music industry and the justice system shaped her life. The movie reminded the ladies that music makes us feel something, and our hosts gave a glimpse into their holiday feels with their own Top 10 facorite Christmas song "soundtrack". The contrast between their lists adds humor, personality, and a lot of holiday fun to 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.
Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!
Moni: To the hustlers.
Kat: 
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) was directed by Sidney J. Furie.The screenplay was written by Terence McCloy and Chris Clark, and the film is loosely based on Billie Holiday’s autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues, written with William Dufty.Berry Gordy was a producer through Motown Productions Diana Ross,, portrays Holiday, alongside a cast that includes Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan and Scatman Crothers.[5] The film was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1973, including Best Actress for Diana RossOfficial Billie Holiday Website biohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Sings_the_Blues_(film)https://billieholiday.com/bio/

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In this episode, our hosts dive into R.F. Kuang’s explosive novel Yellowface, a messy, chaotic, and painfully accurate takedown of the publishing world. The ladies unpack June Hayward’s wild decision to steal a dead woman’s manuscript, the delusion that carries her into literary fame, and the way the industry protects, rewards, and excuses certain voices over others.They break down the book’s themes of cultural appropriation, white feminism, internet backlash, and how far people will go to be seen as “the good one” while doing the absolute most.  It’s sharp, it’s unhinged, and it had the ladies yelling at the pages. So pull up, grab your beverage, and get into this 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.

Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!
Moni: To Jewel Ham, a multidisciplinary visual artist, curator, educator and former Spotify design intern, widely credited with creating the interactive, shareable story format for Spotify Wrapped in 2019, turning a simple link into a viral cultural moment. (Even though Spotify does not give her credit!) Jewel Ham - Artist Biography - Anthony Gallery
the spotify intern who created wrapped
Kat: To the Somalian community for hilariously defending themselves againsts Trump and his vile attacks against thier community. 
https://www.google.com/TrumpAttacksSomalis
https://www.instagram.com/SomalisClapBackatTrump


About the Book: 319 pages, Paperback, First published May 16, 2023, Audiobook, about 9 hours 
About the Author: R.F. Kuang https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/About R_F_Kuang

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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


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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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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

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 Welcome back!! !n this episode, our hosts review "Yellow Wife", Sadeqa Johnson’s powerful historical fiction novel inspired by the real horrors of Richmond Virginia's Devil’s Half Acre, and Lumpkin’s Jail. They explore the journey of Pheby Delores Brown, a young enslaved girl whose promised freedom is stolen when she’s taken to a notorious slave jail and forced into becoming the coerced “yellow wife” of its violent jailer. As they unpack the novel, they discuss themes of survival, motherhood, resilience, and the emotional weight of navigating cruelty while trying to protect your children. Moni and Kat also touch on the real history that shaped this fictional story and why these narratives still matter today. Cheers!
🚨SPOILER ALERT!!🚨
*Trigger Waring: This book contains graphic depictions of slavery, death of a child (twice), repeated SA, mental/emotional/physical abuse, torturing of the enslaved people (particularly in whippings/beatings), graphic depictions of imprisonment, harsh language. 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!! You are the BEST!
Moni:  To all the medicine women and conjure women. Work your magic!
Kat:  To all the MAGA girlies out there who voted for TRUMP and against SNAP. Those eggs are looking super expensive now, huh?
About the Author: Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times best-selling author of five novels. Her accolades include being the 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, and the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner. She is a Kimbilio Fellow and teaches in the M.F.A. program at Drexel University. Originally from Philadelphia, she currently lives near Richmond, VA with her husband and three teens. website: www.sadeqa.net Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sadeqasayshttps://linktr.ee/Sadeqasays
About the Book: 278 pages, Hardcover, First published January 12, 2021 Audio book 9 hours 31 minutes
Other notes: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-devils-half-acre-mary-lumpkin-enslaved-woman-left-her-mark-on-education/
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🎤In this week's episode, the ladies review Paul Mooney’s book, "Black Is the New White", a memoir that’s equal parts comedy, truth, and cultural education. Mooney, known for his sharp tongue and unflinching honesty, embodies what our hosts like to call “pimp energy”, not in the literal sense, but in the way he was an impenetrable force who made his own rules and refused to let the world take advantage of him.The ladies love Mooney’s authentic voice, his raw comedic genius, and his refusal to dilute his truth for anyone. They explore his behind-the-scenes stories and deep freidnship with Richard Pryor, his work with Dave Chappelle, and Hollywood’s complicated relationship with Black talent. Expect laughs, insight, and plenty of bold commentary as they unpack how "Black Is the New White" still challenges audiences to think critically about race, art, and authenticity in America’s entertainment landscape. Cheers!!🥂
Today's episode is brought to you by the letter N and the color Black.
Trigger warning:*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: Paul Mooney and his comedy realness
Kat: The wonderful hosts of Reel Poppy Cock Podcast, K.C., Ed, and Trevor Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/reelpoppycock) especially and a very special thanks to Emilee emilee@tru-connection.com for being a wonderful hostess, and for the flowers.
2nd dedication to Zohran Mandani’s mom, Mira Nair,  and all the fearless ones!
Fortune article: https://fortune.com/2025/11/05/mira-nair-zohran-mamdani-mother-hollywood-career-director-movies-awards-mirabai-films/
About the Author: Paul Mooney (comedian)Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Paul_Mooney_
About the Book: 272 pages, 6 hour audio book 
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-Is-the-New-White/Paul-Mooney/9781416587965
NPR Article about the book:https://www.npr.org/2009/12/08/121208290/mooneys-memories-black-is-the-new-white
SNL Word Association Skit/Written by Paul Mooney: https://www.youtube.com/SNL Richard Pryor/Chevy Chase
**Stranger than Fiction: This week I found a story on a ridiculous black pastor, Jesse Peterson,  explaining why he thinks July should be "white history month" and why Juneteenth should be canceled.  Paul would have eaten this man alive!!!! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQayQ4LEdnr/?igsh=Y2Nub3VndGN3aHp5  
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Up Next:Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice. 🚨Trigger Warning for SA, incest and violence, spoilers🚨 In this week’s episode we review Nobody’s Girl, the powerful and unsettling memoir by, Virginia Roberts Giuffre the woman who helped expose Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s global web of sexploitation. Through Giuffre’s own words, we  explore her journey from a vulnerable teen caught in a system of abuse to a fierce advocate for justice and survivor empowerment. Hear our hosts unpack this heartbreaking yet inspirational story of survival and finding your voice. 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 we love and appreciate you!
Moni: To sexual abuse survivors everywhere!! To Kentrell “Trell” Settles. A son. An athlete. Just 21 years old killed in Indianapolis in a senseless traffic incident.https://www.instagram.com/p/DQC-TBwgTB5/?igsh=MTE2dWZndjY0N3poeQ==
Kat: To Nicole and Mckenzie Glover for speaking out and sharing their story of surviving SA in the Lawrence school district in Indianapolis. https://fox59.com/news/lawrence-township-principal-accused-of-sexual-assault-harassment-resigns/
NOTES: About the Book:The book was ghostwritten with journalist Amy Wallace and published
posthumously on October 21, 2025, by Alfred A. Knopf (a division of Penguin Random House).
Pages: 400 audio book:13 hours 39 minutes https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712958/nobodys-girl-by-virginia-roberts-giuffre/

About the Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Giuffre 

https://www.npr.org/2025/10/20/nx-s1-5514834/epstein-accuser-virginia-roberts-giuffre-nobodys-girl-memoir
Paul Mooney on the Queen of England YouTube: Paul Mooney On The Queen

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