Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

⁠Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠ listen to the first episode of Gom Jabbar, reminiscing about how the show started and appreciating how far they've come. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 13-15. They explore how the Bene Gesserit system of education differs from the Honored Matre, and they ways Frank Herbert's own views on the public education system bled into the narrative. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu and Leo continue with their radical transparency and spill the beans on how Gom Jabbar is made. They break down everything from download numbers to how much money they make, and tease an exciting new project in 2026 and beyond. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Abu and Leo as they dive into the intricate dynamics between the Honored Matres and the Bene Gesserit. They discuss Duncan Idaho's unsettling visions and the benefits of mentorship among powerful orders. The mystery of Sightail’s plans unfolds alongside Lucilla's struggle with captivity and spice withdrawal. The hosts highlight the contrasting methodologies of the two factions, exploring themes of historical memory and the present pleasures favored by the Honored Matres. It's a thought-provoking look at power, planning, and resilience in a complex universe.

Dive into the intricate world of Bene Gesserit politics with a focus on Shianna's rebellion and her complex relationship with Duncan Idaho. The hosts explore the unsettling potential of the Scattering and the emergence of the Honored Matres while discussing the consequences of losing other-memory. They dissect the Bene Gesserit's dependence on Tleilaxu technology, and Rebecca's disturbing transformation under interrogation raises ethical questions about identity and loyalty. Engaging fan interactions and fascinating spice morsels round out the discussion.

⁠Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠ close out another great year of Dune fandom by looking back at the biggest moments in the franchise in 2025, from first seaon of Dune: Prophecy to the Oscar snubs and the launch of the massively popular Dune MMO video game. Then they look ahead at all of the great Dune content coming in 2026, including Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://gomjabbar.shop (00:00) Intro (03:33) Dune: Prophecy Was Disappointing (07:42) Dune: Prophecy Season 2 Updates (11:17) Dune: Part Two Snubbed at the Oscars (15:28) Dune Comics Deserve Better (19:51) The Folio Society Dune Books are Gorgeous (22:44) Dune: Awakening is on Life Support (28:03) Why We Stopped Playing Dune: Awakening (33:08) Dune: Part Three in 2026 (34:29) Jason Mamoa Back as Hayt (35:15) Rebecca Ferguson Back as Lady Jessica (36:06) Robert Pattinson as Scytale (38:46) Leto II and Ghanima in Dune: Part Three (44:51) Dune: Part Three Releasing Early (47:54) Timothee Chalamet Confirms TIme Jump (50:22) Chalamet's Secret Rap Career (51:25) Timothee Chalamet Has the Juice (55:45) 2026 Will Be Amazing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu and ⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They explore the thematic and narrative elements of Sea Child, and what it reveals about Odrade's true strength. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu⁠ and ⁠Leo⁠ step off the Golden Path to discuss a recent controversy in art commentary. Where Dune has been labled "not that deep", they explore the Anime they love and why they ARE "that deep". This episode contains NO SPOILERS for Dune or any of the discussed anime. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠https://gomjabbar.shop Links from today's discussion: The Politics of One Piece – Mother's Basement on Youtube Traditional Values in Love is Blind – The Atlantic Imperialism in Full Metal Alchemist – Chy Wright on Medium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⁠Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠ begin their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 1-3. They explore the theme of xenophobia and how it may be the greatest weakness of the Honored Matres. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠ Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally here! After months of work, we're finally ready to unveil the new Gom Jabbar Merchandise store: https://GomJabbar.shop Featuring half a dozen new designs and some old favorites, check out our NEW URL and support the show by buying something nice for yourself or that Dune fan in your life. https://GomJabbar.shop⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices