Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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1. The Past, Present, and Future of Dune

   19 Dec 2025 · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

   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…

2. Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 2)

   16 Dec 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Explicit

   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…

3. All Art Is Political: The Anime We Love

   5 Dec 2025 · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

   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…

4. Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 1)

   28 Nov 2025 · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

   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…

5. New Merch Announcement!

   27 Nov 2025 · 1:36 · Bonus

   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…

6. Interviews with Frank Herbert: "Our society has a tiger by the tail in technology."

   7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In this episode, they unpack the philosophy of "techno-peasantry", a phrase Herbert coined about…

7. TEASER: "Our society has a tiger by the tail in technology."

   24 Oct 2025 · 5:15 · Bonus · Explicit

   Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In an upcoming episode, they unpack the worldviews of Herbert, revealing the legendary author's…

8. Siona Atreides

   10 Oct 2025 · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo take a step back and ponder the life of Siona Ibn Fuad al-Seyefa Atreides, from her mysterious childhood to her development into a history-shaking rebel. This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor…

9. The Best Quotes in Dune ft. Alt Shift X

   26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo are joined by Alt Shift X to share and discuss some of their favorite quotes in the Dune series– Spoiler, it's NOT "Fear is the Mind Killer". This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books!…

10. The Lost Entries: History of Old Terra

    19 Sep 2025 · 1 h 08 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive into the unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript, THE HISTORY OF OLD TERRA by Wesley D Ives, which served as the foundation for the Timeline at the beginning of the Dune universe. This episode…

11. The 7 Deadly Sins of Brian Herbert

    12 Sep 2025 · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo break down the seven most egregious sins committed by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson in their Dune novels. They discuss the lack of depth in characters, the absence of subtlety in storytelling, and the…

12. The Fullerton Archives: Rejecting Frank Herbert

    5 Sep 2025 · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo begin their coverage of the Frank Herbert Papers collection at Cal State Fullerton, bringing you Leo's in-the-moment reactions along with a thorough look at Dune's road to publication through the lens of…

13. Are the Bene Gesserit the Villains of Dune?

    29 Aug 2025 · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo take the Bene Gesserit to court– the charges? More than ANY OTHER party in Dune, the Bene Gesserit are the greatest risk to humanity. This is a courthouse drama for the history books! This episode contains…

14. AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor

    22 Aug 2025 · 9:18

    Abu and Leo present an audio drama adaptation of one of their favorite chapters in God Emperor of Dune. Listen with headphones for the best experience. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content:…

15. What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 2)

    15 Aug 2025 · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial…

16. Exhalation by Ted Chiang

    8 Aug 2025 · 2 h 18 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo bring their Dune obsession through the alchemist's portal to Ted Chiang's incredible short story collection, Exhalation, examining the common themes in Ted's writing along side Frank's. You be good. We love…

17. What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 1)

    1 Aug 2025 · 1 h 01 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore the themes of technology in the Dune Saga in order to and break down what lessons we can learn from Frank Herbert about our relationship with artificial intelligence today. This episode contains…

18. Taraza's Plans in Heretics of Dune

    25 Jul 2025 · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive deep into the complex web of Taraza's plans within plans that stretch across all of Heretics of Dune. This episode contains HEAVY SPOILERS for the end of Heretics of Dune! Get ad-free episodes and…

19. Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 2)

    18 Jul 2025 · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar. From his fierce dedication to the desert way in Dune, to his uneasy role as a commander in Dune Messiah, and…

20. Heretics of Dune Q&A

    11 Jul 2025 · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    Having completed their read-through of Heretics of Dune, Abu and Leo answer your lingering questions about this excellent and dense novel. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far…

21. Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 1)

    4 Jul 2025 · 1 h 00 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo unpack the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar, from his arrival at Sietch Tabr and life-changing connection with the Kynes famly to his rise to leadership. This episode contains…

22. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 16)

    27 Jun 2025 · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Heretics of Dune and break down the impactful and thematically resonant last will and testament of Miles Teg. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages…

23. Dune: Awakening Review and Impressions

    20 Jun 2025 · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo have been playing the new Dune MMO game Dune: Awakening, and bring you their thoughts, impressions, and lore details you may have missed while adventuring in the heat of the Hagga Basin. Want to play along…

24. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 15)

    13 Jun 2025 · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 43-45. They explore the theme of sexual energies throughout the Dune Saga, and why it takes center stage in this novel. This…

25. Creative Director of Dune: Awakening Joel Bylos

    10 Jun 2025 · 59 min

    Abu and Leo are joined by Joel Bylos, Creative Director of Dune: Awakening, to chat about the newly-released survival MMO set in the Dune universe. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of Dune Get…

26. Dungeons of Dune (Act 4)

    6 Jun 2025 · 1 h 36 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to complete their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, our heroes confront the legendary sandwort of Arrakis and must capture it before…

27. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 14)

    30 May 2025 · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune and dive deep into chapters 40-42. They explore Duncan's new awakened memories, and the horniness of this book (or lack thereof). This episode contains NO…

28. Dungeons of Dune (Act 3)

    23 May 2025 · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to continue their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this action-packed episode, Ziggy and Rozhok battle the legendary Fedaykin warriors of Muad'dib.…

29. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 13)

    16 May 2025 · 1 h 23 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read through of Heretics of Dune and dive deep into chapters 37-39. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the…

30. Dungeons of Dune (Act 2)

    9 May 2025 · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to continue their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, Ziggy and Rozhok must brave the harsh desert while trying to keep the young Lord…

31. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 12)

    2 May 2025 · 1 h 25 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read through of Heretics of Dune and dive deep into chapters 34-36. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the…

32. Dungeons of Dune (Act 1)

    25 Apr 2025 · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to venture forth on their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, we meet our heroes as their fates collide after a deadly coriolis storm…

33. Mailbag: Sister Chenoeh, Jessica's Return, and Brian Herbert Novels

    18 Apr 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo respond to your questions about Heretics of Dune and the wider Dune universe. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and chapters covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Heretics…

34. Minotauros Atreides, The Old Duke

    11 Apr 2025 · 1 h 01 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive deep into the life of Minotauros Atreides and explore how the greatest threat to House Atreides may very well be cows. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first Dune and Villeneuve's films.…

35. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 11)

    4 Apr 2025 · 1 h 37 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 31-33. They unpack the shocking new revelations about the Lost Ones and examine this novel's fixation on sex as a storytelling…

36. Dune: Part One Script Reveals What Got Cut From the Movie

    28 Mar 2025 · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are joined by producer Luna to break down all the differences between the script and final edit of Dune: Part One. It's clear the film went through many revisions, and it's fascinating to consider what was…

37. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 10)

    21 Mar 2025 · 1 h 21 min · Explicit

    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! This episode…

38. The Ranks of the Bene Gesserit

    14 Mar 2025 · 1 h 12 min · Explicit

    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. Say thank you with a tip:…

39. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 9)

    7 Mar 2025 · 1 h 45 min · Explicit

    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…

40. Book Club: Sisterhood of Dune

    28 Feb 2025 · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo discuss Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson's 2012 book Sisterhood of Dune, buckle up! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip:…

41. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 8)

    21 Feb 2025 · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    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. This episode contains NO…

42. Shaddam IV Corrino

    14 Feb 2025 · 58 min · Explicit

    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…

43. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 7)

    7 Feb 2025 · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    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…

44. State of the Imperium 2025

    31 Jan 2025 · 37 min · Explicit

    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…

45. Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 6)

    24 Jan 2025 · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    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. This episode…

46. Live Q&A: Dune Prophecy Season 1

    18 Jan 2025 · 1 h 12 min

    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,…

47. Dune: Prophecy Episode 6 and Season 1 Review

    23 Dec 2024 · 1 h 45 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive deep into the season one finale of HBO's Dune: Prophecy. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve's films, and Brian Herbert's prequel book Sisterhood of Dune. Get ad-free…

48. Live Q&A: Dune Prophecy Episode 5 with NerdCookies

    21 Dec 2024 · 1 h 20 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are joined by Elaine from NerdCookies to field questions from listeners and the broader internet all about episode five of Dune: Prophecy! This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune by Frank Herbert,…

49. Dune: Prophecy Episode 5

    16 Dec 2024 · 1 h 58 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive deep into the penultimate episode of HBO's Dune: Prophecy. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve's films, and Brian Herbert's prequel book Sisterhood of Dune. Get…

50. Live Q&A: Dune Prophecy Episode 4

    14 Dec 2024 · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo answer your burning questions about the fourth episode of HBO's Dune: Prophecy. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve's films, and Brian Herbert's prequel book Sisterhood of…