Let’s Get Weirding: A Dune Podcast

This week Megan and Beau are joined by Ollie Brady from the Best Acquaintances and Media-eval Podcasts. In chapter thirteen Duke Leto continues to be Too Much, Thufir continues to be terrible at his job, Beau and Megan are angry, and Ollie gets them going on a Lord Byron tangent with very little effort.    Podcast Art by Josh Hollis Podcast Theme by WhiteJoshMan

The podcast discusses surprises in Chapter 12 of Dune, including Sexy Duncan Idaho and Sexy, Mysterious Stilgar. Thufir's incompetence is highlighted and Fremen etiquette is explored. Other topics include graffiti inscription, mechanical designs, casting updates, and the influence of fanfiction.

Occasional co-host of Predict-O-Cast, Jr., Jody Skinner, joins Megan and Beau to discuss Duke Leto, Duncan Idaho, and Dune safewords. They also explore idolizing the deceased, Duke Lido's concerns, spoilers, naming children, and the importance of resilience.

The hosts discuss the frustrations of characters not listening to Jessica and the picking up pace of the story. They analyze a dense proverb and share personal hiking experiences. The struggles faced by Lady Jessica and Paul's conflicted feelings are examined. The hosts talk about actor enthusiasm for their roles in the Dune film adaptation. A mysterious message sparks suspicion of a traitor among the characters, and they discuss negative comments, fan art, and professional resumes. Book spills, archivists, and Duncan Idaho fan art are also discussed.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the significance of Chapter 9 in Dune, highlighting its brevity and refreshing break from previous chapters. They also explore Mo'adeep's exceptional learning skills and discuss the societal structure and role of thinking machines. Additionally, they cover Paul's discovery of hidden features in his room, his introduction to the tough Fremen, and their opinions on Anne Rice's vampire novels. The hosts also talk about casting choices, encounters with celebrities, the impact of Hellraiser on popular culture, and the connection between Prometheus and the upcoming Dune film.

Writer and film critic Clint Worthington joins Megan and Beau to discuss the horniest chapter of 'Dune'. They talk about favorite versions of Dune, colonialism, character interactions, and the sincerity of Wanna's love. They also discuss upcoming casting news and share insights on the Dune universe, their Hall of Faces podcast, and the popularity of 'Dune'.

The podcast dives into chapter seven of Dune, highlighting Jessica's never-ending to-do list. They discuss her arrival on Arrakis, the dynamics between Jessica and the old Duke, and the anticipation of singing in the upcoming Dune movie. They also explore Jessica's manipulation and understanding, the significance of blood and water in Fremen culture, and engage in fun conversations and weird fanfic.

This week Megan and Beau are joined by Daniel Daughhetee, Co-Host of The Canon Ball Podcast. They discuss Chapter Six of Dune, meeting Duke Leto, mid-century psychiatry fads, cults, white savior narratives, and Daniel Tiger. They also delve into the influence of mid-century quack pseudo mysticism on science fiction writing and the reception of the upcoming Dune movie adaptation.

Megan and Beau are joined by John McCoy, host of Sophomore Lit podcast and co-host of The Klickitcast. They discuss bibles, southern gothic, and the religious elements in Dune. They also share thoughts on genre fiction vs. literary fiction and express excitement about the popularity of Dune.

This week Megan and Beau are joined by Brian Skinner, co-Host of the Predict-O-Cast! Chapter four introduces new characters and gives everyone a chance to talk about emo teens, bawdy songs, and...Gerard Butler?  Podcast art by Josh Hollis Podcast theme by Bath House