Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 7) Apr 22, 2022

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Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 304-337 of the novel. They unpack the book's final two chapters and discuss the dramatic conclusion to this iconic story.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far.

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Mailbag (April 2022) Apr 15, 2022

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In this special mailbag episode, Abu and Leo open up your distrans and respond to listener questions. They discuss Dune's influence on pop culture, share what lessons they've learned from the books, and dive deep into...molasses.

This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah, the first two novels in the series.

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Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 6) Apr 08, 2022

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 249-303 of the novel. They unpack the political warnings weaved through Paul's journey and explore Bijaz's mysterious role in the Tleilaxu plot.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far.

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Combine Honnete Ober Advancer Mercantiles (CHOAM) Apr 01, 2022

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Abu and Leo grab their calculators and explore the history of CHOAM, the massive financial monopoly at the center of the galaxy's economy. They break down its formation in the early days of the Imperium and unpack the enormous impact it had on the next 10,000 years of the galactic empire.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for any of Frank Herbert's Dune novels.

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Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 5) Mar 25, 2022

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 203-248 of the novel. They explore the question of Paul's agency and break down the awkward night at Alia's temple.

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History and Culture of the Bene Tleilax Mar 18, 2022

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Abu and Leo travel to the farthest corner of the galaxy to explore the history and culture of the mysterious Bene Tleilax. They break down the hierarchal and religious society of the xenophobic Tleilaxu and unpack why everyone in the galaxy hates them.

This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels.

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Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 4) Mar 11, 2022

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 160-202 of the novel. They explore the visions of calamity that haunt Paul and Chani's central role in everyone's plans.

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Duke Leto Atreides Mar 04, 2022

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Abu and Leo grow out their beards and explore the iconic life of Duke Leto Atreides. They unpack his earliest years in Castle Caladan, the loyalty he earns from his subjects, and the dangers of being too honorable in this galaxy.

This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first Dune novel.

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Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 3) Feb 25, 2022

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 100-159 of the novel. They explore the emotional turmoil the ghola Hayt is struggling with and the burden on Alia to live up to her worshippers' expectations.

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Dune: House Atreides Issues #9 and #10 Feb 18, 2022

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Abu and Leo continue reading the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune. In this episode, they share their insights and impressions of issues #9 and #10.

This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's Dune novels.

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