

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 26, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Best Quotes in Dune ft. Alt Shift X
Abu and Leo are joined by Alt Shift X to share and discuss some of their favorite quotes in the Dune series– Spoiler, it's NOT "Fear is the Mind Killer".
This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books!
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Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Lost Entries: History of Old Terra
Abu and Leo dive into the unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript, THE HISTORY OF OLD TERRA by Wesley D Ives, which served as the foundation for the Timeline at the beginning of the Dune universe.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first four Dune books.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 15min
The 7 Deadly Sins of Brian Herbert
Abu and Leo break down the seven most egregious sins committed by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson in their Dune novels. They discuss the lack of depth in characters, the absence of subtlety in storytelling, and the overall boring and predictable nature of the plots. They also highlight the stark contrast between Brian Herbert's writing and that of his father, Frank Herbert, emphasizing the failure to capture the complexity and richness of the original Dune series.
This episode contains SPOILERS for the Brian Herbert prequel novels House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and House Corrino
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(00:00) Intro
(06:59) Sin #7: Bad writing
(13:24) Sin #6: No character depth
(23:11) Sin #5: Complete lack of subtlety or nuance
(30:52) Sin #4: Boring storytelling
(39:35) Sin #3: Nothing to say
(46:47) Sin #2: Complete disregard of lore
(01:05:26) Sin #1: Why are these stories necessary?
(01:11:13) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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