The Dune Podcast

Back to Arrakis! • Dune is a foundational science fiction universe created in 1965 by Frank Herbert, with strong elements of mythology, ontology, mysticism, religion, politics, existentialism, philosophy, ecology and more. • We have a special request for our listeners. The Topic Archives, a media library created and maintained solely by Australian producer Albert Chessa, needs your support. If you...

My conversation with @maktariarchitecture was truly captivating. We delved into her journey, defying early expectations during her upbringing by pursuing a creative professional life instead, leading her to studying architecture at @bartlettarchucl (2024 will be her fifth and final year of study). We explored her passion for @starwars and newfound love for @dunemovie, her exciting collaboration wi...

Join us for a special journey behind the scenes of the epic 2021 adaptation of 'Dune'. This hour-long special of The Dune Podcast delves into the meticulous craftsmanship that went into creating this sprawling cinematic universe. We'll take you through interviews with key members of the production team, sharing intriguing insights into the film's unique set design, groundbreaking visual effects, a...

Denis Villeneuve discusses Dune with Christopher Nolan, James Cameron and Sam Mendes. • Dune is a foundational science fiction universe created in 1965 by Frank Herbert, with strong elements of mythology, ontology, mysticism, religion, politics, existentialism, philosophy, ecology and more. • We have a special request for our listeners. The Topic Archives, a media library created and maintained so...

Albert speaks with editor Trevor Brierly about 'Discovering Dune', which he co-edited with Dominic Nardi. Enjoy! 🎙 Co-host a LIVE episode via Patreon.com/TopicNetwork! The Topic Network is a 100% community-funded platform crafted over many hours, so if you like what we do, click the 'LIKE' button (it really helps), SHARE the show, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, click the notification BELL so you don't...

Albert his cohosts speak about Dune. Enjoy! 🎙 The Topic Podcast Network is 100% community-supported and created over many hours, so if you enjoy what we do, please consider donating to ko-fi.com/topicnetwork and joining patreon.com/topicnetwork! Any help would be truly appreciated. Thanks! 🌎 Show: https://instagram.com/dunepodcast https://twitter.com/dunepodcast https://anchor.fm/dunepodcast Netw...

Albert and Julia discuss the golden path to filming Part Two, have an impromptu discussion about anxiety and fear (and how some of the the precepts of the Litany against Fear can actually help), discuss announced casting (Florence Pugh, Austin Butler and Christopher Walken), speculate on further casting (Alia) and much more. Enjoy! 🎙 Co-host a LIVE episode via Patreon.com/TopicNetwork! The Topic N...

On this episode, Julia and Albert unveil a new era for The Dune Podcast. We, the whole worldwide Dune community, are in the desert of Arrakis together now — sheltered with and regrouping in Stilgar’s Sietch Tabr, alongside our heroes Chani (Zendaya), Paul (Timothée Chalamet) and Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) — awaiting Part Two of our collective story to begin: meeting Irulan and Feyd, Jessica’s peri...

The Spicedivers Julia, Marcus, Mark and producer Albert are joined by the excessively talented (and endearingly/admirably/straightforwardly positive) artist Citlali to discuss their impressions of the film: symbolism, analysis on cultural resonance and universality (mythical timelessness), idiosyncratic moments and much more. 🎙 Co-host a LIVE episode via Patreon.com/TopicNetwork! The Topic Network...

“This film will change the face of cinema.” On our impromptu-recorded seventh episode, *everything* changed: the brilliant Julia,  aka ‘The Spice’ aka TwinPeaksCafe joined the Spicesifters crew — the show went fortnightly (episode 8 out August 22nd!) — and suddenly #SiftingTheSpice became a whopping 16-part series (from an initial 6, then 8), looking at both trailers *simultaneously*, in refe...

Albert, Mark (Dune Info) and Marcus (Dune News Net) discuss, analyse and take additive tangents from the imagery/themes/symbolism present in the 4/8th mark of DUNE's trailer, and the legend of #ChalaLynch begins...Enjoy! 🎙 Co-host a LIVE episode via Patreon.com/TopicNetwork! The Topic Network is a 100% community-funded platform crafted over many hours, so if you like what we do, click the 'LIKE' b...

Albert, Emilio, Marcus (Dune News Net) and returning champion Mark (Dune Info) discuss the imagery and themes presented by 1:00 to 1:30 of the 3 minute trailer for Denis Villeneuve's Dune (Part 3 of our six part 'Sifting The Spice' sub-series), including Oscar as Leto, Castle Caladan, Rebecca as Jessica, the Sardaukar and more. Enjoy! 🎙 Co-host a LIVE episode via Patreon.com/TopicNetwork! The Topi...

"To Core of Caladan!” For Part 2 of our Trailer Deconstruction sub-series “Sifting The Spice” — a two-hour discussion entitled ‘From Sea To Sand’ — hosts Emilio and Albert are joined by Marcus of the venerable Dune News Net (an all-encompassing, one-stop-destination for all Dune news) for a wide-ranging/in-depth/eclectic-tangent-filled discussion, breaking down Dune’s debut trailer from the 30 sec...

Albert and Emilio are joined by Mark (DuneInfo) to discuss the first trailer for Denis Villeneuve's Dune. This is part 1 of a six-part sub-series "Sifting the Spice" where The Dune Podcast hosts go through Dune's 3-minute debut trailer 30 seconds at a time, using each shot to launch a conversation based on its contents - cinematography, creature/vehicle/costume design, script, themes, music, symbo...

A legacy recording - Albert discusses the Dune logo and other topics, months before the Vanity Fair reveals. Enjoy! 🎙 Co-host a LIVE episode via Patreon.com/TopicNetwork! The Topic Network is a 100% community-funded platform crafted over many hours, so if you like what we do, click the 'LIKE' button (it really helps), SHARE the show, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, click the notification BELL so you don...

The hype must flow! Join hosts Hassan and Emilio (and producer Albert) as they dive into Dune's Arabic origins, share their respective hopes and hype for the film's upcoming release, and much more. Enjoy! (5 July, 2020) 🎙 Co-host a LIVE episode via Patreon.com/TopicNetwork! The Topic Network is a 100% community-funded platform crafted over many hours, so if you like what we do, click the 'LIKE' bu...