Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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1. SyFy Channel Miniseries: Children of Dune (Part 1)

   7 Apr 2023 · 1 h 42 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo dive into the SyFy Channel miniseries Children of Dune! They explore how this adaptation handles the rollercoaster that is the second and third books in the Dune Saga. This episode contains SPOILERS for…

2. The History of the Bene Gesserit (Part 1)

   31 Mar 2023 · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo dive deep into the earliest history of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, as the order slowly but surely developed into one of the most formidable organizations in the Dune Universe. This episode contains NO…

3. Book Club: God Emperor of Dune (Part 1)

   24 Mar 2023 · 1 h 37 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo kick off their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 1-3. They discuss the confusing timeline of the book and explore the journals of Leto II. Read along with us by following the…

4. Book Club: God Emperor of Dune Announcement

   3 Mar 2023 · 4:52

   Abu and Leo will kick off their read-through of God Emperor of Dune on March 24, 2023! Read along with us by following the God Emperor of Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a…

5. Mailbag: Other Memory, Leto II’s Plan, and the Cringiest Things in Dune

   24 Feb 2023 · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo wrap up their read-through of Children of Dune by answering your burning questions. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far.…

6. The Messy Canon of Dune, Explained

   17 Feb 2023 · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo unpack the messy canon of the Dune universe and break down everything you need to know about Frank Herbert's iconic books, the Dune Encyclopedia, and the novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. This…

7. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 12)

   10 Feb 2023 · 1 h 42 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into the final pages of the novel. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages…

8. Distrans Episode 1

   3 Feb 2023 · 1 h 05 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo get you caught up on EVERYTHING happening in Dune News today. In this new format, they'll occasionally discuss new announcements or updates on known projects. Let us know what you think! This episode…

9. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 11)

   27 Jan 2023 · 1 h 46 min · Explicit

   Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 501-546 of the novel. They explore the epic showdown between Leto and the Preacher, and prepare for the final events of the book.…

10. Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen

    20 Jan 2023 · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive deep into the life story of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen! This episode contains SPOILERS for entire first book! If you haven't read all of Dune, you've been warned! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by…

11. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 10)

    13 Jan 2023 · 1 h 41 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 452-500 of the novel. They explore Leto's stunning transformation and the superstitious culture of the Fremen. This episode…

12. Mailbag: Sandworm Sex, the Preacher’s Speech, and Dune HBO Show

    30 Dec 2022 · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo respond to listener messages and explore the deeper meaning behind the Preacher's words, unfamiliar idioms, forgotten Ummas, sandworm sex, and the hottest Dune TV show news. This episode contains NO…

13. Holiday Update 2022

    23 Dec 2022 · 11 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are going on Holiday break and have a brief update about what's to come in 2023! This update contains SPOILERS for what we're doing with Gom Jabbar next year, but nothing about Frank's books Get ad-free…

14. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 9)

    16 Dec 2022 · 1 h 50 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 396-451 of the novel. They explore the amazing lore excerpts at the start of chapters and examine Leto II's brilliant use of…

15. The Suk School of Medicine

    9 Dec 2022 · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive deep into everything you need to know about Dune's Suk School of Medicine. This episode contains SPOILERS for the first half of Dune! If you've read the first book or seen the movie, you're good to…

16. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 8)

    2 Dec 2022 · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 349-395 of the novel. They explore a deadly game of riddles and compare the lives of Paul and Leto. This episode contains NO…

17. Thanksgiving Update

    25 Nov 2022 · 2:36 · Explicit

    Abu and Leo are taking the week to spend with loved ones, but will be back in full force next week so don't go anywhere! This episode contains SPOILERS for what Abu and Leo are doing this week but nothing related to…

18. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 7)

    18 Nov 2022 · 1 h 54 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 299-348 of the novel. They explore one of the biggest reveals to date, and they speculate as to the inner workings of everyone's…

19. The Many Lives of Duncan Idaho

    11 Nov 2022 · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore the life of iconic sword master and sex machine Duncan Idaho. This episode contains SPOILERS for all of the Dune novels by Frank Herbert. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a…

20. Mailbag: Qizarate, Fremen Sunglasses, and Our Favorite Anime

    4 Nov 2022 · 1 h 07 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo respond to listener messages and explore the scale of the Dune universe, unpack the Qizarate's motivations, and share their anime recommendations. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank…

21. Thufir Hawat

    28 Oct 2022 · 1 h 49 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore Thufir's life story, from his earliest years on planet Logi to his many years on Arrakis and beyond. Heralded by some as the greatest Mentat to ever live, it's literally shocking how much he…

22. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 6)

    21 Oct 2022 · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 255-298 of the novel. They explore Farad'n Corrino's childhood and set the stage for the second half of the book. This episode…

23. Spice Morsels: Taiazor Licallo, Shadout Mapes, and Krimskell Rope

    14 Oct 2022 · 39 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore the life of a prolific musician, pay their respects to Shadout Mapes, and geek out about Krimskell fiber. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first book in the Dune saga. The episode was…

24. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 5)

    7 Oct 2022 · 1 h 24 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 204-254 of the novel. They explore the limits of mentats and the true cost of Abomination. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for…

25. The Face Dancers of Bene Tleilax

    30 Sep 2022 · 1 h 10 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo dive deep to bring you everything you need to know about shapeshifting Bene Tleilax Face Dancers, from their earliest histories to the iteration we meet in Frank Herbert's novels! This episode is totally…

26. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 4)

    23 Sep 2022 · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 149-203 of the novel. They explore the Preacher's incredible heresy-filled sermon and the shattering of Stilgar's beliefs. This…

27. Spice Morsels: Gunseng Harkonnen, Origin of Worm Riding, and Oil Lenses

    16 Sep 2022 · 33 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore the life of the Baron Vladimir's father, unpack the history of how the Fremen came to ride worms, and take a closer look at oil lens technology. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first…

28. Mailbag: Fremen Dating, Dune TV Adaptations, and Other Memory

    9 Sep 2022 · 1 h 00 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo respond to listener messages and explore how Other Memory works, share their ideas on how they'd adapt Dune into a television show, and imagine what it must be like dating in a sietch community. This…

29. Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Part 2)

    2 Sep 2022 · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their exploration of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, focusing on his fear, ignorance and paranoia that begin to emerge in the second half of Dune and beyond! This episode contains SPOILERS for ALL THREE…

30. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 3)

    26 Aug 2022 · 1 h 23 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 100-148 of the novel. They explore the Preacher's political views and Leto's manipulation of his grandmother. This episode…

31. Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Part 1)

    19 Aug 2022 · 1 h 27 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo break down the early life of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, the big bad of Frank Herbert's first novel. They explore the villain's more complex motivations from his childhood and how Vladimir represents…

32. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 2)

    12 Aug 2022 · 1 h 25 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 53-99 of the novel. They explore Ghanima's heartbreaking conversation with her grandmother and the tragedy of Alia's life. This…

33. Spice Morsels: Wanna, Eyes of Muad'Dib, Inkvine and Chaumurky

    5 Aug 2022 · 29 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo share a selection of curated Spice Morsels– deep-cut lore tidbits too short for dedicated episodes but too delectable to miss. This episode contains SPOILERS for both Dune and Dune: Messiah. This episode…

34. SyFy Channel Miniseries: Frank Herbert's Dune (Part 3)

    29 Jul 2022 · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo complete their dive deep into SyFy Channel's "Frank Herbert's Dune" and explore Part 3 of the miniseries. They discuss the silly hats and gush about how well the show handles Paul's transformation. This…

35. Dune: House Atreides Issues #11 and #12

    22 Jul 2022 · 1 h 09 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo finish their coverage of the Dune: House Atreides comic book, a prequel that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune. In this episode, they wrap up this series with their insights and…

36. SyFy Channel Miniseries: Frank Herbert's Dune (Part 2)

    15 Jul 2022 · 59 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into SyFy Channel's "Frank Herbert's Dune" and explore Part 2 of the miniseries. They discuss the incredible way Irulan was handled in the story and geek out about the stunning…

37. Liet Kynes, the Planetologist of Dune

    8 Jul 2022 · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo unpack the life of Liet Kynes, a character torn between two worlds. They explore Liet's troubled relationship with their father and how their life mirrors the immigrant experience. This episode contains…

38. SyFy Channel Miniseries: Frank Herbert's Dune (Part 1)

    1 Jul 2022 · 1 h 12 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo revisit the ancient year of 2,000 AD to dive deep into the SyFy Channel miniseries "Frank Herbert's Dune" starring William Hurt, Alec Newman, and Saskia Reeves. They explore how this iconic miniseries holds…

39. Count Hasimir Fenring

    24 Jun 2022 · 1 h 21 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore the life of the almost-Kwisatz Haderach genetic eunuch Count Hasimir Fenring, from his earliest years in the royal court on Kaitan to his betrayal of the Emperor and ultimate exile. This episode…

40. Dune (2021) Movie Watch Along

    17 Jun 2022 · 2 h 38 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo revisit the Dune movie, and this time you're invited! Fire up your copy of the film, hit play on this episode, and enjoy the sweet nothings whispered in your ears. This episode contains SPOILERS for only…

41. The Road to Dune (Part 2)

    10 Jun 2022 · 1 h 35 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo continue their exploration of "The Road to Dune," a 2005 book detailing the origins of the iconic story. In this episode, they dive into the juicy (and sometimes weird) early drafts of scenes and chapters…

42. Interview With Modiphius Entertainment About the Dune RPG Game

    3 Jun 2022 · 58 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo interview Chris Birch and Andrew Peregrine from Modiphius Entertainment about their incredible RPG game Dune: Adventures in the Imperium. They discuss the challenges of making the dense lore of Dune…

43. The Road to Dune (Part 1)

    27 May 2022 · 1 h 32 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo get meta and explore the origins of Dune itself. They dive into The Road to Dune, a 2005 book detailing how Frank Herbert was inspired to write his sci-fi epic. The book also reveals letters between Frank…

44. Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 1)

    20 May 2022 · 1 h 23 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo begin their journey into Children of Dune with a deep dive into pages 1-52 of the novel. They explore Lady Jessica's iconic arrival back on Arrakis and break down all the unknowns about being pre-born.…

45. Pardot Kynes and the Dream of a Green Arrakis

    13 May 2022 · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo explore the life of iconic planetary ecologist Pardot Kynes and examine his extraordinary impact on Arrakis, the Fremen, and the entire galaxy through his dream of terraforming Dune. This episode contains…

46. Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 8)

    6 May 2022 · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    Abu and Leo wrap up their read-through of Dune Messiah by responding to listener messages and discussing the big-picture themes of the book. The first half of this episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank…

47. Children of Dune Book Club, Merch, and Patreon Update

    29 Apr 2022 · 16 min · Explicit

    Save the date, ya'll. Our Children of Dune book club series starts on May 20. We'll also be releasing amazing new merch that day, and our Patreon tiers are getting discounted. So many exciting updates! Support us on…

48. Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 7)

    22 Apr 2022 · 1 h 15 min · Explicit

    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…

49. Mailbag (April 2022)

    15 Apr 2022 · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    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…

50. Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 6)

    8 Apr 2022 · 1 h 20 min · Explicit

    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…