Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 10) Mar 21, 2025

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 28-30. They unravel the mysteries of Odrade's incredible discovery in one of the best chapters in the entire book!

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The Ranks of the Bene Gesserit Mar 14, 2025

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Abu and Leo follow a young Bene Gesserit through her career at the Sisterhood, exploring all of their ranks along the way.

This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for only the first Dune book.

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 9) Mar 07, 2025

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 25-27. They explore the subtleties of Sheeana's dance language and speculate about the institutional blindness of the Bene Gesserit.

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Book Club: Sisterhood of Dune Feb 28, 2025

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Abu and Leo discuss Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson's 2012 book Sisterhood of Dune, buckle up!

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 8) Feb 21, 2025

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 22-24 and then they discuss Taraza's cold managerial style and what it takes to run the Bene Gesserit.

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Shaddam IV Corrino Feb 14, 2025

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Abu and Leo explore the life of the last Corrino emperor, Shaddam IV, from his early years proving himself worthy of the throne to his friendship with Count Fenring and arranged marriage with a Bene Gesserit. Shaddam's life was filled with intrigue, bloodshed, and mystery, as the truth of his story has been lost to history and propaganda.

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 7) Feb 07, 2025

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 19-21 and then they explore the many layers of meaning and subtext behind the Siaynoq ritual Odrade witness in the Great Square of Keen.

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State of the Imperium 2025 Jan 31, 2025

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Abu and Leo give you a peek behind the curtain and share the details of how Gom Jabbar is made. They break down everything from download numbers to how much money they make, and tease some exciting things to come in 2025.

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 6) Jan 24, 2025

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 16-18. They explore the effects of extended lifespans on humanity and break down Miles Teg's misplaced humility.

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Live Q&A: Dune Prophecy Season 1 Jan 18, 2025

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Abu and Leo reflect on the first season of Dune: Prophecy and answer questions from listeners and the broader internet all about episode 6!

This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve's films, and Brian Herbert's prequel book Sisterhood of Dune.

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