Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

⁠Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠ listen to the first episode of Gom Jabbar, reminiscing about how the show started and appreciating how far they've come. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https...

Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 13-15. They explore how the Bene Gesserit system of education differs from the Honored Matre, and they ways Frank Herbert's own views on the public education system bled into the narrative. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by followin...

Abu and Leo continue with their radical transparency and spill the beans on how Gom Jabbar is made. They break down everything from download numbers to how much money they make, and tease an exciting new project in 2026 and beyond. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions...

Abu⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 10-12. They explore the outward reactionary force of the Honored Matres compared with the inward introspective patterns of the Bene Gesserit, and how both orders can learn from each other. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following th...

Abu⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 7-9. They explore the nature of Bene Gesserit checks and balances, and discuss how the Honored Matre act as a mirror to the darker side of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. Read along with us by following the ⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patre...

⁠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 Dune MMO video game. Then they look ahead at all of the great Dune content coming in 2026, including Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content:...

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 episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus...

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 NO SPOILERS for Dune or any of the discussed anime. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bu...

⁠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 SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠https:...

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⁠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 his view of technological advancement and how humans should use the technology in their lives. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Dune Get ad-...

⁠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 opinions on everything from big government to technological advancement. This teaser episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Dune Get ad-free episodes and b...

⁠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 of Dune! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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! Follow Alt Shift X on ⁠Youtube⁠ and ⁠BlueSky⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first four Dune books. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 overall boring and predictable nature of the plots. They also highlight the stark contrast between Brian Herbert's writing and that of his father, Frank Herbert, emphasizin...

⁠⁠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 the many rejection letters Frank and his literary agent received. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah and Children of Dune. Get ad-free epis...

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 SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Directed & Edited by Abu Zafar Written by Abu Zafar and Luna Linstrot Starring: Noah P...

⁠⁠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 intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all...

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 you. This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune, and of course, for the nine stories featured in Exhalation. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠https://www.pat...

⁠⁠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 LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of Dune Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty G...

⁠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 finally his ideological crisis in Children of Dune, we track Stilgar’s evolution through the trilogy—and what it says about power, tradition, and identity. This episo...

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 Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buym...