Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

Abu and Leo cap off their Dune book club series with a bonus episode where they respond to tons of listener emails and have a spoiler discussion of the first novel. Details about the Dune Messiah book club are coming soon! This episode contains SPOILERS for only the plot of the first novel up until the ad break. After the break, the episode contains spoilers for all the Dune books and extended can...

Abu and Leo explore the single most valuable substance in the galaxy: the spice melange. They break down how it's produced, the effects it has on your body, and the many ways it's used by the factions in the Imperium. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Send us a tip: https://paypal.me/gomjabbarpodcast C...

Abu and Leo complete their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 741-794 of the novel. They break down the stunning final chapter line by line and explore the concerning red flags about Paul's character. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_...

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 #7 and #8. This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's Dune novels. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podc...

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 689-740 of the novel. They explore Paul's growth throughout his journey and the Spacing Guild's monopoly on space travel. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcas...

Abu and Leo explore the incredible life of Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam, from her early years as an exceptional Bene Gesserit student to her rise to power and ultimate fall from grace. This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's Dune novels. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Net...

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 604-688 of the novel. They explore the brutal history of the Sardaukar and the tragic life of Alia Atreides. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of...

Abu and Leo dive deep into the lives of Princess Irulan, Staban Tuek, and other supporting characters in the Dune saga who deserve more time in the spotlight (and maybe even their own spin-off shows on HBO?) This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's Dune novels. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of the Lore...

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 501-603 of the novel. They explore the painful history of the Fremen people and the deceitful and corrupt politics in the Imperium. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party T...

Abu and Leo break down the Dune trailer frame-by-frame and analyze all the tiny details and lore nuggets you might have missed. Here's the hour-long conversation about a 3-minute trailer you didn't realize you needed. This episode contains SPOILERS for the first Dune novel. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of the Lore Part...

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 421-500 of the novel. They explore the Fremen dream for the future of Arrakis and Paul's incredible knife fight against Jamis. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This p...

Leo went to the exclusive IMAX Dune event and got to see the first 10 minutes of the film and more! He called Abu the second he stepped out of the theater and shared his immediate reaction to what he saw. Put simply: Dune is going to be a masterpiece. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visi...

Abu and Leo peer into the future and explore the Dune Tarot, a set of fictional tarot cards in the Dune universe that play a small but significant role in the history of the Imperium. This episode contains SPOILERS for the first and second Dune novels. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Vis...

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 327-420 of the novel. They explore the essential role of Mentats in the galaxy, the limitations of prescient visions, and the mistake of underestimating the Fremen. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs:...

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 #5 and #6. This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://lo...

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 205-324 of the novel. They explore how the Baron's plan unfolds, the true abilities of the secretive Bene Gesserit, and the awakening of Paul's powers. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twit...

Abu and Leo unpack the single most important concept in the Dune universe: The Golden Path. In this comprehensive deep dive, they explain what it is, why it's necessary, and the themes Frank explored through it. This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of the...

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 105-204 of the novel. They explore how Arrakis is shrouded in mysteries, what makes House Atreides different, and the burden of leadership on Duke Leto's shoulders. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs:...

Abu and Leo explore the life of the greatest playwright in the Dune universe, Harq al-Harba. A man of humble beginnings, al-Harba rose to prominence with his celebrated plays about historic figures like Stilgar and Shaddam IV. Through him, we get a rare glimpse at the life of the average citizen of the Imperium. This episode contains light SPOILERS for the plot of the first Dune novel. Email us: g...

Abu and Leo kick off their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into the first 105 pages of the novel. They explore how our protagonist Paul is special, break down the nefarious plot by the Harkonnens, and discuss our introduction to Arrakis and the Fremen. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the pages covered thus far. Support us on Patreon: https://www.pat...

Abu and Leo unpack the role that religion plays in the Dune universe by exploring the tumultuous history of the Orange Catholic Bible, a massive religious text that aimed to combine all human faiths into one book. You can imagine how that went. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels. Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore...

Abu and Leo are joined by DanikaXIX to shine a light on the supporting characters in the Dune universe that deserve to have their stories explored in spin-off series. Please make it happen, HBO! This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Follow DanikaXIX on Twit...

Abu and Leo are re-reading Dune in preparation for the upcoming film and we're excited for you to read along with us! We also plan on doing regular mailbag episodes, so send us all of your silly and serious questions (Dune-related or otherwise). Email us: gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our...

Abu and Leo explore the inspiring life of Gurney Halleck, the greatest warrior-poet in the galaxy. From his childhood spent making music to his enslavement by the Harkonnens and eventual rise within the Atreides ranks, Gurney has remained steadfastly badass. In the words of Duncan Idaho: "He could be killing you while he was singing and never miss a note." This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the...

Gom Jabbar is evolving and we want to share a small update with our listeners. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements coming soon! This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices