Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They explore how Miles Teg's beliefs were shaped by the Sisterhood and attempt to untangle the Tleilaxu religion.

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The next episode of our ongoing series Interviews with Frank Herbert dives into one of the most problematic statements Frank publicly made. Stay tuned!

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Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. 

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Abu and Leo got your burning questions and take some time to answer them! MAILBAG!

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Abu and Leo complete their read of Isaac Asimov's iconic sci-fi novel Foundation. They explore the limits of religious influence and the corruption of Seldon's Plan.

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Join Abu and Leo as they rewatch Dune: Part Two! Just sync up your movie with this commentary and it will feel like we're right there with you in the theater, whispering sweet nothings and lore in your ears.

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Abu and Leo take a break from their Golden Path in this off-topic mini bookclub covering the first half of Isaac Asimov's iconic novel, Foundation, as voted on by Patrons! They talk about Psychohistory, stagnation and religious manipulation.

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Abu and Leo avoid strafing as they explore the various languages of the Dune universe, from Chakobsa to Galach, Farsi to Fremen and everything in between.

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Abu and Leo take a break from their Golden Path in this off-topic episode to gush about all of the amazing science fiction they love that isn't Dune. They share their favorite sci-fi movies, television, books, anime, and video games.

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Abu and Leo crack open their copies of the Assassin's Handbook and learn the finer points in the art of killing. Don't forget to pack your poisons and knives, folks.

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Abu and Leo bring you summaries and analysis of two of Frank's short stories, Mating Call and The Tactful Saboteur! They're featured in the short story collection The Worlds of Frank Herbert, so check them out if you get the chance.

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Abu and Leo discuss the life and legacy of Moneo Atreides

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Abu and Leo begin their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 1-3. They uncover the seismic events between books and explore the disunity within the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood.

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Abu and Leo dive into the world of fan fiction, and share two stories hand-picked for your ears.

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Abu and Leo complete their re-read of Dune. They break down the stunning final chapter line by line and explore the concerning red flags about Paul's character.

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Abu and Leo answer your burning questions about the Dune universe in another mailbag episode! They explore why spice can't be created off-planet, who was in charge of Caladan while Duke Leto was away, and the messy web of Reverend Mother memory abilities.

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(We're re-releasing remastered versions of our Dune book club episodes from 2021. We are reading the ACE mass market paperback version.)

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They break down the stunning final chapter line by line and explore the concerning red flags about Paul's character.

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Abu and Leo FINISH their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 49 and 50. They pick apart the last two chapters and share their final thoughts about this novel.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They explore Paul's growth throughout his journey and the Spacing Guild's monopoly on space travel.

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Abu and Leo asked for your spicy Dune takes and you delivered. They roast and react to your hot and not-so-hot Dune opinions.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They explore the brutal history of the Sardaukar and the tragic life of Alia Atreides.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 47 and 48. They delve into the depths of Leto's soul and explore the sexual nature of rock climbing.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They explore the painful history of the Fremen people and the deceitful and corrupt politics in the Imperium.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They explore the Fremen dream for the future of Arrakis and Paul's incredible knife fight against Jamis.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 45 and 46. They discuss Malky's arrival and sass, along with Leto's love of beautiful and tricky words.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They explore the essential role of Mentats in the galaxy, the limitations of prescient visions, and the mistake of underestimating the Fremen.

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Abu and Leo take a sip of the Water of Life and bring you what you need to know about the future of Dune!

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 205-324 of the novel. They explore how the Baron's plan unfolds, the true abilities of the secretive Bene Gesserit, and the awakening of Paul's powers.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 43 and 44. They unpack what we learn about the Museum Fremen, and theorize about how and why the Fremen culture has declined.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They explore how Arrakis is shrouded in mysteries, what makes House Atreides different, and the burden of leadership on Duke Leto's shoulders.

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Abu and Leo bring you 12 details you may have missed in Dune: Part Two, hand selected and with additional context from the broader Dune canon.

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Abu and Leo dive into the opening pages of Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novel. They explore how our protagonist Paul is special, break down the nefarious plot by the Harkonnens, and discuss our introduction to Arrakis and the Fremen.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 41 and 42. They explore Siona's apocalyptic visions and sail the high seas with Moneo.

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We're launching a new show and we'd love for you to check it out!

Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of Chani Kynes in the book, then discuss the controversial changes made to her character in the blockbuster films with special guest Dr. Kara Kennedy (aka DuneScholar).

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Abu and Leo continue their breakdown of Dune: Part Two, scene-by-scene! They bring a comprehensive analysis of the blockbuster film and discuss the differences from the book lore, the issues they had with certain changes, and the things they absolutely loved. This is STILL the deep-dive review of the film you won't find anywhere else.

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Abu and Leo break down Dune: Part Two scene-by-scene in their comprehensive analysis of the blockbuster film. They discuss the differences from the book lore, the issues they had with certain changes, and the things they absolutely loved. This is the deep-dive review of the film you won't find anywhere else.

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Welcome to Gom Jabbar! Abu and Leo recommend you start your listening journey with one of these episodes:

• The Timeline of Dune (Part 1)
• Book Club: Dune (Part 1)
• Spice Melange
• The Messy Canon of Dune, Explained
• The History of the Bene Gesserit (Part 1)

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Abu and Leo are joined by LEGO product designer Mike Psiaki and Oscar-winning production designer Patrice Vermette to discuss the LEGO® Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter and all things Dune. They get in to everything from the challenges of ornithopter design to the best food in Budapest and the secret trick behind every LEGO set.

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Abu and Leo saw Dune: Part Two at a press screening and have collected themselves just enough to talk a bit about it. Listen if you've seen it too!

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Abu and Leo once again pause their read-through of God Emperor of Dune to crack open your messages and answer your burning questions.

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Abu and Leo saw the movie!

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Abu and Leo have been working hard on an exciting brand partnership with LEGO, and need just a bit more time to finish up an exciting interview with the designer of the LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter and the Oscar-winning production designer of Dune: Part Two!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 39 and 40. They explore the new details we learn about Leto's existence, and unpack the profound transformation of Duncan Idaho.

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Abu and Leo are joined by the one and only Quinn from Quinn's Ideas! They chat Dune Part Two predictions, the broader Dune Fandom and who from Dune would be the best YouTuber.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 37 and 38. They examine Duncan's outdated ideas on homosexuality and break down Moneo's problematic responses.

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Abu and Leo spill the Caladanian beans about the team behind Gom Jabbar, the process of creating each episode, metrics, money and what's to come in 2024.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 35 and 36. They break down Hwi's definition of love and the master-servant relationship perpetuated by religious institutions.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 33 and 34. They break down Leto's dense meeting with Siona Atreides.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 31 and 32. They explore Leto's ideas on aristocrats and return to the topic of Words.

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Abu and Leo wrap up the year with the latest news around Dune: Part Two, plus the games, toys and books within the ever-expanding universe of Dune!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 29 and 30. They explore Leto's emotional outbursts and Siona's sainthood.

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Abu and Leo celebrate Thanksgiving with a look at Futurama's recent Dune episode, sharing every Dune reference they could find. Grab a plate of slig and join them at the table!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 27 and 28. They explore the four deaths of Leto and try to decipher the shape of his empire.

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Abu and Leo jump into a heighliner and explore the history of space travel in the Dune universe, from the earliest days of stumbling across the cosmos to Holtzman's universe-shaking discoveries to the Spacing Guild's monopoly on interstellar travel.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 25 and 26. They explore Leto's religious engineering and the horrifying truth of his sacrifice.

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Abu and Leo are joined by friend-of-the-pod and fellow sci-fi nerd Elaine from NerdCookies to discuss what would happen if familiar events in Dune had happened differently.

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Abu and Leo pause their read-through of God Emperor of Dune to crack open your messages and answer your burning questions.

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Abu and Leo dig into the nooks and crannies of the Dune universe to unpack the lore behind disgraced Sardaukar Otto Aramsham, rumors of alien structures on Crompton, and the secret technology in Leto's cart.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 22-24. They explore new details about Leto's Golden Path and return to the topic of Female Armies.

Content Warning: Sexual Assault discussed from 1:07:00 to 1:16:00

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Abu and Leo dive deep into the one-off comics, Blood of the Sardaukar and A Whisper of Caladan Seas, both by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 19-21. They explore the idea of community and try to figure out what the Ixian Machine is.

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Abu and Leo dig deep into the Dune Encyclopedia to learn more about the minor characters in the Dune Saga. From Buer Agarves' life as a nepo-baby to Lady Margot's achievements at the School of Erotic Arts on Gamont, there's much more to these characters than is revealed in the original novels.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 16-18. They explore the nature of historical truth, and break down the many definitions of the word "siaynoq".

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Abu and Leo are joined by Sylvain and Dylan from game developer Shiro Games to talk about the making of Dune: Spice Wars!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 13-15. They examine the violence necessary to keep Leto's Peace and explore the idea of Rhetorical Despotism.

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Abu and Leo unwrap everything you need to know about the discontinued Dune collectible card game!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 10-12. They explore Leto's reasons for his all-female army and examine some of the outdated and problematic ideas about gender and sexuality.

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Abu and Leo discuss the life and legacy of Ghanima Atreides!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They break down Leto's philosophy on governments and armies, and untangle the mystery of Duncan's memories.

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Abu and Leo geek out about the latest Dune: Part Two trailer, shoot down rumors about the film's runtime, and dig into the latest news in the ever-expanding universe of Dune!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They break down Leto's philosophy on governments and armies, and untangle the mystery of Duncan's memories.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of the Fremen Jamis, look at the early history of Maker Hooks, and enjoy a glass (and the history) of planet Caladan's Wine.

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Abu and Leo explore the origin of the man, the myth, the legend, Duncan Idaho himself. From his childhood to his time fighting for House Ginaz, there's no question that Duncan had an iconic life.

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(This episode was originally aired on October 2, 2020)

Abu and Leo travel to Planet Ecaz, one of the most underrated planets in the Dune universe, to study the many useful and dangerous plants found on its surface.

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Abu and Leo crack open your emails and messages to answer your burning Dune questions.

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Abu and Leo finally discuss David Lynch's infamous adaptation of Dune from 1984. Between production details and their personal analysis, this may or may not be the episode you've been asking for.

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Abu and Leo go frame-by-frame through the official trailer for Dune: Part Two and present everything you may have missed.

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Abu and Leo complete their deep dive into SyFy Channel's "Children of Dune" and explore Part 3 of the miniseries. They discuss the confounding decisions in the final act of the story, and the challenges of adapting this book to the screen.

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The trailer for Dune: Part Two is officially out! Abu and Leo watch the trailer and react, talking through their preliminary thoughts.

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Abu and Leo tackle what's new in Dune News today. They discuss new announcements or updates on known projects.

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Abu and Leo continue their coverage of the SyFy Channel miniseries adaptation of Children of Dune!

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Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into the earliest history of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, as the order established itself in the new Imperium and developed into one of the most formidable organizations in the Dune Universe.

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Abu and Leo dive into the SyFy Channel miniseries Children of Dune! They explore how this adaptation handles the rollercoaster that is the second and third books in the Dune Saga.

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Abu and Leo dive deep into the earliest history of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, as the order slowly but surely developed into one of the most formidable organizations in the Dune Universe.

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Abu and Leo kick off their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 1-3. They discuss the confusing timeline of the book and explore the journals of Leto II.

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Abu and Leo will kick off their read-through of God Emperor of Dune on March 24, 2023!

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Abu and Leo wrap up their read-through of Children of Dune by answering your burning questions.

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Abu and Leo unpack the messy canon of the Dune universe and break down everything you need to know about Frank Herbert's iconic books, the Dune Encyclopedia, and the novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

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Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into the final pages of the novel.

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Abu and Leo get you caught up on EVERYTHING happening in Dune News today. In this new format, they'll occasionally discuss new announcements or updates on known projects. Let us know what you think!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 501-546 of the novel. They explore the epic showdown between Leto and the Preacher, and prepare for the final events of the book.

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Abu and Leo dive deep into the life story of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 452-500 of the novel. They explore Leto's stunning transformation and the superstitious culture of the Fremen.

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Abu and Leo respond to listener messages and explore the deeper meaning behind the Preacher's words, unfamiliar idioms, forgotten Ummas, sandworm sex, and the hottest Dune TV show news.

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Abu and Leo are going on Holiday break and have a brief update about what's to come in 2023!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 396-451 of the novel. They explore the amazing lore excerpts at the start of chapters and examine Leto II's brilliant use of prescience.

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Abu and Leo dive deep into everything you need to know about Dune's Suk School of Medicine.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 349-395 of the novel. They explore a deadly game of riddles and compare the lives of Paul and Leto.

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Abu and Leo are taking the week to spend with loved ones, but will be back in full force next week so don't go anywhere!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 299-348 of the novel. They explore one of the biggest reveals to date, and they speculate as to the inner workings of everyone's favorite ghola.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of iconic sword master and sex machine Duncan Idaho.

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Abu and Leo respond to listener messages and explore the scale of the Dune universe, unpack the Qizarate's motivations, and share their anime recommendations.

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Abu and Leo explore Thufir's life story, from his earliest years on planet Logi to his many years on Arrakis and beyond. Heralded by some as the greatest Mentat to ever live, it's literally shocking how much he contributed to House Atreides.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 255-298 of the novel. They explore Farad'n Corrino's childhood and set the stage for the second half of the book.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of a prolific musician, pay their respects to Shadout Mapes, and geek out about Krimskell fiber.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 204-254 of the novel. They explore the limits of mentats and the true cost of Abomination.

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Abu and Leo dive deep to bring you everything you need to know about shapeshifting Bene Tleilax Face Dancers, from their earliest histories to the iteration we meet in Frank Herbert's novels!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 149-203 of the novel. They explore the Preacher's incredible heresy-filled sermon and the shattering of Stilgar's beliefs.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of the Baron Vladimir's father, unpack the history of how the Fremen came to ride worms, and take a closer look at oil lens technology.

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Abu and Leo respond to listener messages and explore how Other Memory works, share their ideas on how they'd adapt Dune into a television show, and imagine what it must be like dating in a sietch community.

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Abu and Leo continue their exploration of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, focusing on his fear, ignorance and paranoia that begin to emerge in the second half of Dune and beyond!

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 100-148 of the novel. They explore the Preacher's political views and Leto's manipulation of his grandmother.

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Abu and Leo break down the early life of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, the big bad of Frank Herbert's first novel. They explore the villain's more complex motivations from his childhood and how Vladimir represents everything the Imperium demands you become to survive in the cut-throat world of galactic politics.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 53-99 of the novel. They explore Ghanima's heartbreaking conversation with her grandmother and the tragedy of Alia's life.

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Abu and Leo share a selection of curated Spice Morsels– deep-cut lore tidbits too short for dedicated episodes but too delectable to miss.

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Abu and Leo complete their dive deep into SyFy Channel's "Frank Herbert's Dune" and explore Part 3 of the miniseries. They discuss the silly hats and gush about how well the show handles Paul's transformation.

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Abu and Leo finish their coverage of the Dune: House Atreides comic book, a prequel that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune. In this episode, they wrap up this series with their insights and impressions of issues #11 and #12.

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Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into SyFy Channel's "Frank Herbert's Dune" and explore Part 2 of the miniseries. They discuss the incredible way Irulan was handled in the story and geek out about the stunning attention to detail in the world building.

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Abu and Leo unpack the life of Liet Kynes, a character torn between two worlds. They explore Liet's troubled relationship with their father and how their life mirrors the immigrant experience.

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Abu and Leo revisit the ancient year of 2,000 AD to dive deep into the SyFy Channel miniseries "Frank Herbert's Dune" starring William Hurt, Alec Newman, and Saskia Reeves. They explore how this iconic miniseries holds up against the 2021 film and what makes it unique as a Dune adaptation.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of the almost-Kwisatz Haderach genetic eunuch Count Hasimir Fenring, from his earliest years in the royal court on Kaitan to his betrayal of the Emperor and ultimate exile.

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Abu and Leo revisit the Dune movie, and this time you're invited! Fire up your copy of the film, hit play on this episode, and enjoy the sweet nothings whispered in your ears.

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Abu and Leo continue their exploration of "The Road to Dune," a 2005 book detailing the origins of the iconic story. In this episode, they dive into the juicy (and sometimes weird) early drafts of scenes and chapters that Frank Herbert cut from Dune and Dune Messiah.

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Abu and Leo interview Chris Birch and Andrew Peregrine from Modiphius Entertainment about their incredible RPG game Dune: Adventures in the Imperium. They discuss the challenges of making the dense lore of Dune accessible to newcomers, what it was like working with the Herbert Estate, and the new adaptations they're looking forward to as longtime Dune fans.

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Abu and Leo get meta and explore the origins of Dune itself. They dive into The Road to Dune, a 2005 book detailing how Frank Herbert was inspired to write his sci-fi epic. The book also reveals letters between Frank and his collaborators, giving us insight into how the iconic story came together.

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Abu and Leo begin their journey into Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 1-52 of the novel. They explore Lady Jessica's iconic arrival back on Arrakis and break down all the unknowns about being pre-born.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of iconic planetary ecologist Pardot Kynes and examine his extraordinary impact on Arrakis, the Fremen, and the entire galaxy through his dream of terraforming Dune.

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Abu and Leo wrap up their read-through of Dune Messiah by responding to listener messages and discussing the big-picture themes of the book.

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Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 304-337 of the novel. They unpack the book's final two chapters and discuss the dramatic conclusion to this iconic story.

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In this special mailbag episode, Abu and Leo open up your distrans and respond to listener questions. They discuss Dune's influence on pop culture, share what lessons they've learned from the books, and dive deep into...molasses.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 249-303 of the novel. They unpack the political warnings weaved through Paul's journey and explore Bijaz's mysterious role in the Tleilaxu plot.

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Abu and Leo grab their calculators and explore the history of CHOAM, the massive financial monopoly at the center of the galaxy's economy. They break down its formation in the early days of the Imperium and unpack the enormous impact it had on the next 10,000 years of the galactic empire.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 203-248 of the novel. They explore the question of Paul's agency and break down the awkward night at Alia's temple.

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Abu and Leo travel to the farthest corner of the galaxy to explore the history and culture of the mysterious Bene Tleilax. They break down the hierarchal and religious society of the xenophobic Tleilaxu and unpack why everyone in the galaxy hates them.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 160-202 of the novel. They explore the visions of calamity that haunt Paul and Chani's central role in everyone's plans.

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Abu and Leo grow out their beards and explore the iconic life of Duke Leto Atreides. They unpack his earliest years in Castle Caladan, the loyalty he earns from his subjects, and the dangers of being too honorable in this galaxy.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 100-159 of the novel. They explore the emotional turmoil the ghola Hayt is struggling with and the burden on Alia to live up to her worshippers' expectations.

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Abu and Leo continue reading the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune. In this episode, they share their insights and impressions of issues #9 and #10.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 50-99 of the novel. They explore Paul's responsibilities as a religious figurehead and how his life mirrors his father's.

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Abu and Leo fire up their FTL drives and explore the history of the Spacing Guild. They discuss how the Guild was founded by two scientist lovers and unpack the Guild's messy introduction to the Imperium.

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Abu and Leo crack open their history books and explore the long and storied history of House Atreides. They discuss how the House was founded and unpack the lives of some of its most influential (and wacky) members.

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Abu and Leo continue their deep-dive into the life and legacy of Lady Jessica. They explore her journey after the dramatic events of Dune and break down her responsibilities as a mother, a Bene Gesserit, and a lady of a Great House.

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Abu and Leo wrap up an incredible year of Dune fandom by looking ahead at what's to come. They discuss the many Dune adaptations we can expect in the next few years, from comic books to board games to TV shows and video games. It's never been a better time to be a Dune fan.

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Abu and Leo unpack the life of "the most important woman in Dune," Lady Jessica. They explore her childhood before the pages of Dune, the events on Arrakis that changed her life forever, and Rebecca Ferguson's portrayal in the blockbuster film.

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HELLLOOOOO! Abu and Leo are joined by Emmy-award-winning podcaster and writer Jason Concepcion (Binge Mode, X-Ray Vision, Takeline) to talk about the Dune movie! They also build the perfect starting lineup for the Arrakeen Desert Eagles basketball team and determine who has the highest body count in the Dune saga.

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Abu and Leo kick off their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 1-49 of the novel. They explore Paul's dark headspace at the start of this story and unpack what happened in the 12 years since the end of the first book.

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Abu and Leo are joined by friend-of-the-pod and fellow sci-fi nerd Elaine from NerdCookies to geek out about the Dune movie. They discuss Jason Mamoa's incredible portrayal of Duncan Idaho, the strong relationships between the Atreides, and the disappointing abrupt end of the film.

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Abu and Leo break down every scene of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 1 in this epic review and analysis of the blockbuster film. They critique the film's minor shortcomings, compare the movie to its source material, and explore all the tiny lore details you might have missed.

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The day has finally arrived! The Dune movie is out in the US, which means Abu and Leo will be watching (and rewatching) it for their upcoming deep-dive episode. Expect that episode to release in the next few days.

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Abu and Leo explore the traumatic life of the iconic twisted mentat Piter de Vries, from his childhood training under the Tleilaxu to his years working alongside the Baron and his crucial role in the story of Dune.

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Abu and Leo saw the Dune movie today and recorded their instant reactions after stepping out of the theater. Here is the raw, unfiltered, and emotional conversation they had just minutes after seeing the film, recorded on a noisy New York City street outside the theater.

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Abu and Leo cap off their Dune book club series with a bonus episode where they respond to tons of listener emails and have a spoiler discussion of the first novel. Details about the Dune Messiah book club are coming soon!

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Abu and Leo explore the single most valuable substance in the galaxy: the spice melange. They break down how it's produced, the effects it has on your body, and the many ways it's used by the factions in the Imperium.

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Abu and Leo complete their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 741-794 of the novel. They break down the stunning final chapter line by line and explore the concerning red flags about Paul's character.

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Abu and Leo continue reading the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune. In this episode, they share their insights and impressions of issues #7 and #8.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 689-740 of the novel. They explore Paul's growth throughout his journey and the Spacing Guild's monopoly on space travel.

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Abu and Leo explore the incredible life of Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam, from her early years as an exceptional Bene Gesserit student to her rise to power and ultimate fall from grace.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 604-688 of the novel. They explore the brutal history of the Sardaukar and the tragic life of Alia Atreides.

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Abu and Leo dive deep into the lives of Princess Irulan, Staban Tuek, and other supporting characters in the Dune saga who deserve more time in the spotlight (and maybe even their own spin-off shows on HBO?)

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 501-603 of the novel. They explore the painful history of the Fremen people and the deceitful and corrupt politics in the Imperium.

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Abu and Leo break down the Dune trailer frame-by-frame and analyze all the tiny details and lore nuggets you might have missed. Here's the hour-long conversation about a 3-minute trailer you didn't realize you needed.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 421-500 of the novel. They explore the Fremen dream for the future of Arrakis and Paul's incredible knife fight against Jamis.

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Leo went to the exclusive IMAX Dune event and got to see the first 10 minutes of the film and more! He called Abu the second he stepped out of the theater and shared his immediate reaction to what he saw. Put simply: Dune is going to be a masterpiece.

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Abu and Leo peer into the future and explore the Dune Tarot, a set of fictional tarot cards in the Dune universe that play a small but significant role in the history of the Imperium.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 327-420 of the novel. They explore the essential role of Mentats in the galaxy, the limitations of prescient visions, and the mistake of underestimating the Fremen.

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Abu and Leo continue reading the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune. In this episode, they share their insights and impressions of issues #5 and #6.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 205-324 of the novel. They explore how the Baron's plan unfolds, the true abilities of the secretive Bene Gesserit, and the awakening of Paul's powers.

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Abu and Leo unpack the single most important concept in the Dune universe: The Golden Path. In this comprehensive deep dive, they explain what it is, why it's necessary, and the themes Frank explored through it.

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Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 105-204 of the novel. They explore how Arrakis is shrouded in mysteries, what makes House Atreides different, and the burden of leadership on Duke Leto's shoulders.

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Abu and Leo explore the life of the greatest playwright in the Dune universe, Harq al-Harba. A man of humble beginnings, al-Harba rose to prominence with his celebrated plays about historic figures like Stilgar and Shaddam IV. Through him, we get a rare glimpse at the life of the average citizen of the Imperium.

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Abu and Leo kick off their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into the first 105 pages of the novel. They explore how our protagonist Paul is special, break down the nefarious plot by the Harkonnens, and discuss our introduction to Arrakis and the Fremen.

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Abu and Leo unpack the role that religion plays in the Dune universe by exploring the tumultuous history of the Orange Catholic Bible, a massive religious text that aimed to combine all human faiths into one book. You can imagine how that went.

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Abu and Leo are joined by DanikaXIX to shine a light on the supporting characters in the Dune universe that deserve to have their stories explored in spin-off series. Please make it happen, HBO!

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Abu and Leo are re-reading Dune in preparation for the upcoming film and we're excited for you to read along with us! We also plan on doing regular mailbag episodes, so send us all of your silly and serious questions (Dune-related or otherwise).

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Abu and Leo explore the inspiring life of Gurney Halleck, the greatest warrior-poet in the galaxy. From his childhood spent making music to his enslavement by the Harkonnens and eventual rise within the Atreides ranks, Gurney has remained steadfastly badass. In the words of Duncan Idaho: "He could be killing you while he was singing and never miss a note."

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Gom Jabbar is evolving and we want to share a small update with our listeners. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements coming soon!

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Abu and Leo continue reading the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune. In this episode, they share their insights and impressions of issues #3 and #4.

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Abu and Leo unpack their complicated feelings about infamous avant-garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's vision for his failed film adaption of Dune. Despite some bold choices and unique ideas, it seems clear Jodorowsky's adaption utterly disrespected the source material and was destined to be horrible.

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Abu and Leo explore the two wildly different approaches to science and technology in the Dune universe. While the Ixians cross the line with advanced machines, the Tleilaxu push the boundaries of morality with biological experimentation. Both are equally crucial and dangerous to the Imperium.

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Abu and Leo are joined by Elaine from Nerd Cookies to explore a philosophy that is core to the Dune universe: to truly know something, you have to push it beyond its limits. This idea is present across all the novels and applies to everything from characters to equipment to ideologies.

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Abu and Leo defend quick and attack slow as they explore the unique and deadly weapons found in the Dune universe, from poison-tipped bodkins to planet-destroying stone burners and everything in between.

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Abu and Leo share their insights and impressions of issues #1 and #2 of the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune.

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