Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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Jodorowsky's Dune Mar 12, 2021

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Abu and Leo unpack their complicated feelings about infamous avant-garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's vision for his failed film adaption of Dune. Despite some bold choices and unique ideas, it seems clear Jodorowsky's adaption utterly disrespected the source material and was destined to be horrible.

This episode contains SPOILERS for the first book in the Dune saga.

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Ixian vs Tleilaxu Feb 26, 2021

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Abu and Leo explore the two wildly different approaches to science and technology in the Dune universe. While the Ixians cross the line with advanced machines, the Tleilaxu push the boundaries of morality with biological experimentation. Both are equally crucial and dangerous to the Imperium.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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The Amtal Rule Feb 12, 2021

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Abu and Leo are joined by Elaine from Nerd Cookies to explore a philosophy that is core to the Dune universe: to truly know something, you have to push it beyond its limits. This idea is present across all the novels and applies to everything from characters to equipment to ideologies.

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

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The Weapons of Dune Jan 29, 2021

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Abu and Leo defend quick and attack slow as they explore the unique and deadly weapons found in the Dune universe, from poison-tipped bodkins to planet-destroying stone burners and everything in between.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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Dune: House Atreides Issues #1 and #2 Jan 15, 2021

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Abu and Leo share their insights and impressions of issues #1 and #2 of the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune.

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

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The Planets of Dune Jan 01, 2021

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Abu and Leo travel across the Imperium and explore the history and significance of the key planets in the Dune universe, from the sands of Arrakis to the exotic sexual practices of Gamont.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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A Quick Holiday Update Nov 27, 2020

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We'll be off for the next few weeks for the holidays.

Abu and Leo will be stuffing their faces with pie as they plan some amazing upcoming episodes, including some great ideas from our listeners! We love to hear from you, so keep writing to us at gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com. Please be safe this holiday season, wear a mask, and we'll see you very soon.

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The Animals of Dune Nov 13, 2020

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Abu and Leo take a trip to Frank Herbert's zoo to learn all about the cute, cuddly, and extremely dangerous animals found in the Dune universe, many of which we'll likely see in the upcoming film.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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The Prescience of Paul and Leto II Atreides Oct 30, 2020

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Abu and Leo explore the lives and legacies of Paul and Leto II, from their struggles with prescient abilities to their internal turmoil as leaders and legends. Were the two most powerful people in the history of the human race saviors, tyrants, or something in-between?

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

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The Political Factions of Dune Oct 16, 2020

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Abu and Leo give an overview of the many factions moviegoers and new readers will encounter in the Dune universe, from the Atreides and Harkonnen to the Bene Gesserit and Spacing Guild. Each has a role to play in the politics of the intergalactic empire, and understanding their motives is key to understanding their actions.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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