In this episode, Moni and Kat review Zora Neale Hurston’s The Life of Herod the Great, a never-before-published novel that challenges the traditional view of King Herod. Hurston portrays him not as the villain of the New Testament but as a visionary leader who enriched Jewish culture and navigated the political chaos of the first century BCE. With rich historical detail and a fresh perspective, the book offers a compelling look at one of history’s most misunderstood (and apparently hot) figures.But before they get into the book discussion, there’s some Super Bowl business to address! The hosts recap the game, with Moni taking an L after making a bet on the Kansas City Chiefs. They also break down Kendrick Lamar’s epic halftime show, discussing its cultural impact and why it was one of the best performances in recent years. This episode has it all, even corrections from last week's episode! Tune in for the laughs, the lessons, and the literary gems. 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 Serena William's hubby, Alexis Ohanian, for the classiest read ever!! https://www.pajiba.com/news/alexis-ohanian-doesnt-care-what-stephen-a-smith-or-anyone-thinks-about-his-wife.phpKat: To Autumn Lockwood the frst black woman coach to win a Super Bowl! https://www.essence.com/entertainment/sports/autumn-lockwood-first-black-woman-coach-win-super-bowl-eagles/About the book: 368 pages, Audio Book 12 hours 7mins https://www.harperlibrarybookclub.com/9780063161009/the-life-of-herod-the-great/About the Author:https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/zora-hurstonNOTES: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-was-zora-neale-hurston-so-obsessed-with-the-biblical-villain-herod-the-great-180985824/https://www.npr.org/2025/01/07/nx-s1-5222506/zora-neale-hurston-final-novel-herodComedian Josh Johnson: Open AI vs DeepSeek https://youtu.be/zWOPThV8kIsThe Witch of Endor in the Bible: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Witch-of-EndorKing David's Kids: https://www.bible.com/bible/296/2SA.13.1-22.GNBUKMasturbation Legislation : https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/us-news/senators-contraception-begins-at-erection-act-would-criminalize-masturbation/**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!