

Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast
Lore Party Media
Gom Jabbar is the ultimate guide to the Dune universe for both longtime fans and newcomers. Join hosts Abu and Leo as they dive deep into every aspect of Dune lore, from Frank Herbert's original novels to HBO's television show and Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster films. New episodes every other Friday.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Fullerton Archives: Rejecting Frank Herbert
Abu and Leo begin their coverage of the Frank Herbert Papers collection at Cal State Fullerton, bringing you Leo's in-the-moment reactions along with a thorough look at Dune's road to publication through the lens of the many rejection letters Frank and his literary agent received.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah and Children of Dune.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 3min
Are the Bene Gesserit the Villains of Dune?
Abu and Leo take the Bene Gesserit to court– the charges? More than ANY OTHER party in Dune, the Bene Gesserit are the greatest risk to humanity. This is a courthouse drama for the history books!
This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books!
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Aug 22, 2025 • 9min
AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor
Abu and Leo present an audio drama adaptation of one of their favorite chapters in God Emperor of Dune. Listen with headphones for the best experience.
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Directed & Edited by Abu Zafar
Written by Abu Zafar and Luna Linstrot
Starring:
Noah Perito as Moneo
Logan Schmucker as Duncan
Sean Alexander as Paul
Leo Wiggins as Leto II
Abu Zafar as Duke Leto
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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 19min
What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 2)
Abu and Leo explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all-important question: Is it time for a Butlerian Jihad?
This episode contains SPOILERS for Heretics of Dune
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(00:00) Intro
(04:16) LLMs and Other Memory
(12:08) Can AI Come Up With New Ideas?
(21:30) AI Lacks Imagination and Curiosity
(31:27) AI Can Never Create Meaningful Art
(49:35) AI Trained on Stolen Art
(01:00:45) Do We Need a Butlerian Jihad?
(01:12:03) Outro
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Aug 8, 2025 • 2h 18min
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Abu and Leo bring their Dune obsession through the alchemist's portal to Ted Chiang's incredible short story collection, Exhalation, examining the common themes in Ted's writing along side Frank's. You be good. We love you.
This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune, and of course, for the nine stories featured in Exhalation.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 1)
Abu and Leo explore the themes of technology in the Dune Saga in order to and break down what lessons we can learn from Frank Herbert about our relationship with artificial intelligence today.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of Dune
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(00:00) Intro
(04:20) AI in Dune
(07:02) Frank's Warning About Technology
(10:48) Does AI Make Us Dumber?
(29:02) Will AI Deepen Inequality?
(40:32) The Optimistic Future of AI
(52:16) A Reminder for AI Users
(55:13) More AI Discussions Coming Up
(56:02) Some Important Reminders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 18min
Taraza's Plans in Heretics of Dune
Abu and Leo dive deep into the complex web of Taraza's plans within plans that stretch across all of Heretics of Dune.This episode contains HEAVY SPOILERS for the end of Heretics of Dune!Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 11min
Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 2)
Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar. From his fierce dedication to the desert way in Dune, to his uneasy role as a commander in Dune Messiah, and finally his ideological crisis in Children of Dune, we track Stilgar’s evolution through the trilogy—and what it says about power, tradition, and identity.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune
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Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 17min
Heretics of Dune Q&A
Having completed their read-through of Heretics of Dune, Abu and Leo answer your lingering questions about this excellent and dense novel.This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus farRead along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club scheduleGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 2025 • 1h
Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 1)
Abu and Leo unpack the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar, from his arrival at Sietch Tabr and life-changing connection with the Kynes famly to his rise to leadership.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune
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