Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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 contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule Get ad-f...

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 edited by Geoff Moonen. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store This podcast is part of the Lore Party Pod...

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 the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and bonus...

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 SPOILER FREE, and can be enjoyed by newcomers and old Dune fans alike. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by...

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 episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule...

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 book in the Dune saga. The episode was edited by Geoff Moonen. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Thi...

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 episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule Get...

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 of Frank Herbert's Dune novels. Finish Children of Dune before you listen! Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and bonus cont...

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 contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule! Support us:...

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 everything the Imperium demands you become to survive in the cut-throat world of galactic politics. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first half of Dune. If you've seen the movie,...

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 episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club schedule...

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 was edited by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon. Find them on twitter @dj_stormageddon. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: https://www.gomjabbarsho...

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 episode contains SPOILERS for only the first Dune novel. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com This podcast is part...

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 impressions of issues #11 and #12. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first Dune novel. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: https://www.gom...

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 attention to detail in the world building. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first Dune novel. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: htt...

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 SPOILERS for only the first Dune novel. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com This podcast is part of the Lore Part...

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 up against the 2021 film and what makes it unique as a Dune adaptation. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first Dune novel. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

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 contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com This podcast is part of the Lore...

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 the first Dune novel. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network...

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 that Frank Herbert cut from Dune and Dune Messiah. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the...

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 accessible to newcomers, what it was like working with the Herbert Estate, and the new adaptations they're looking forward to as longtime Dune fans. This episode contains SPOILERS for only...

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 and his collaborators, giving us insight into how the iconic story came together. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon....

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. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Children of Dune book club sched...

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 SPOILERS for only the first half of Dune. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Check out our merch: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com This podcast is part of the Lore...

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 Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus far. The second half of this episode contains SPOILERS for all the Dune novels. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/G...