Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

Abu and Leo discuss Malky's sass and Leto's love of words in chapters 45 and 46 of God Emperor of Dune. They explore themes of respect, revelation, power of words, and Japanese cultural influences. The emotional turmoil, secret requests, and dark decrees add depth to the storyline, making for an engaging conversation.

Exploring Mentats' role in Dune universe, limitations of prescient visions, and underestimating the Fremen. Suspenseful moments in the desert, betrayal, alliances, and remarkable Fremen abilities highlighted. Interstellar warfare costs, shield complexities, and dedication in extreme heat discussed.

Exploring the future of the Dune franchise with updates on movies, TV shows, games, and comics. Contrasting Frank Herbert's original works with newer adaptations, promoting a read-along book club. Delving into depth of Dune lore, upcoming content plans, merchandise ideas, and listener engagement. Reflecting on exhaustion in the fandom, emphasizing the need for breaks and gratitude for growth.

(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 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.This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the pages covered so far.Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a PatronCheck out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch storeWatch video versions of select episodes on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu and Leo dissect chapters 43 and 44 of God Emperor of Dune, focusing on the Museum Fremen's decline and the impact of commercialization on culture. They speculate on Leto's motives, explore the clash between tradition and capitalism, and delve into the significance of water rings and Freman clothing. The discussion highlights themes of power, manipulation, and cultural conflict within the Dune universe.

Abu and Leo discuss the mysteries of Arrakis, House Atreides' unique traits, and Duke Leto's leadership burden in the iconic sci-fi novel. They explore spice addiction, food diversity, strategic alliances, and transformative encounters, all without spoilers beyond the covered pages.

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.This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and both of Villeneuve's filmsGet ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a PatronCheck out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch storeWatch video versions of selects episodes on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(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 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.This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the pages covered so far.Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a PatronCheck out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch storeWatch video versions of select episodes on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Read along with us by following the God Emperor of Dune book club scheduleGet ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a PatronCheck out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Listen and subscribe to Science Fiction Book Club: https://link.chtbl.com/scifibookclubpodJoin our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingCheck our Season 1 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices