Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast
Episodes
Spice Morsels: Wanna, Eyes of Muad'Dib, Inkvine and Chaumurky
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
SyFy Channel Miniseries: Frank Herbert's Dune (Part 3)
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dune: House Atreides Issues #11 and #12
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
SyFy Channel Miniseries: Frank Herbert's Dune (Part 2)
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Liet Kynes, the Planetologist of Dune
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
SyFy Channel Miniseries: Frank Herbert's Dune (Part 1)
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Newm...
Count Hasimir Fenring
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dune (2021) Movie Watch Along
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 nothing...
The Road to Dune (Part 2)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Interview With Modiphius Entertainment About the Dune RPG Game
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo interview Chris Birch and Andrew Peregrine from Modiphius Entertainment about their incredible RPG game Dune: Adventures in the Imperium. ...
The Road to Dune (Part 1)
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 1)
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Pardot Kynes and the Dream of a Green Arrakis
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the life of iconic planetary ecologist Pardot Kynes and examine his extraordinary impact on Arrakis, the Fremen, and the entire ga...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 8)
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 firs...
Children of Dune Book Club, Merch, and Patreon Update
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tier...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 7)
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Mailbag (April 2022)
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, sh...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 6)
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Combine Honnete Ober Advancer Mercantiles (CHOAM)
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo grab their calculators and explore the history of CHOAM, the massive financial monopoly at the center of the galaxy's economy. They break ...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 5)
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 203-248 of the novel. They explore the question of Paul's agency a...
History and Culture of the Bene Tleilax
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo travel to the farthest corner of the galaxy to explore the history and culture of the mysterious Bene Tleilax. They break down the hierarc...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 4)
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 160-202 of the novel. They explore the visions of calamity that ha...
Duke Leto Atreides
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo grow out their beards and explore the iconic life of Duke Leto Atreides. They unpack his earliest years in Castle Caladan, the loyalty he ...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 3)
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 100-159 of the novel. They explore the emotional turmoil the ghola...
Dune: House Atreides Issues #9 and #10
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 2)
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 50-99 of the novel. They explore Paul's responsibilities as a reli...
The Founding of the Spacing Guild
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo fire up their FTL drives and explore the history of the Spacing Guild. They discuss how the Guild was founded by two scientist lovers and ...
The History of House Atreides (LIVE)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo crack open their history books and explore the long and storied history of House Atreides. They discuss how the House was founded and unpa...
Lady Jessica (Part 2)
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo continue their deep-dive into the life and legacy of Lady Jessica. They explore her journey after the dramatic events of Dune and break do...
The Future of the Dune Universe
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo wrap up an incredible year of Dune fandom by looking ahead at what's to come. They discuss the many Dune adaptations we can expect in the ...
Lady Jessica (Part 1)
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo unpack the life of "the most important woman in Dune," Lady Jessica. They explore her childhood before the pages of Dune, the events on Ar...
Dune, Basketball, and Stinky Stillsuits With Jason Concepcion
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HELLLOOOOO! Abu and Leo are joined by Emmy-award-winning podcaster and writer Jason Concepcion (Binge Mode, X-Ray Vision, Takeline) to talk about the ...
Book Club: Dune Messiah (Part 1)
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo kick off their read-through of Dune Messiah with a deep dive into pages 1-49 of the novel. They explore Paul's dark headspace at the start...
Geeking Out About Dune (2021) With NerdCookies
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo are joined by friend-of-the-pod and fellow sci-fi nerd Elaine from NerdCookies to geek out about the Dune movie. They discuss Jason Mamoa'...
Dune (2021) Review and Deep-Dive Analysis
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo break down every scene of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 1 in this epic review and analysis of the blockbuster film. They critique the film...
Our Dune movie deep-dive episode is coming soon
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The day has finally arrived! The Dune movie is out in the US, which means Abu and Leo will be watching (and rewatching) it for their upcoming deep-div...
Piter de Vries
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the traumatic life of the iconic twisted mentat Piter de Vries, from his childhood training under the Tleilaxu to his years workin...
Our Instant Reactions to the Dune Movie
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo saw the Dune movie today and recorded their instant reactions after stepping out of the theater. Here is the raw, unfiltered, and emotiona...
Patreon and Merch Store Announcement
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're so excited to finally reveal our Gom Jabbar merchandise store and Patreon! Now you can support the show and look sexy while doing it. Patrons ge...
Book Club: Dune (Part 10)
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Spice Melange
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Book Club: Dune (Part 9)
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Dune: House Atreides Issues #7 and #8
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Book Club: Dune (Part 8)
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ris...
Book Club: Dune (Part 7)
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Supporting Characters That Deserve More Love
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
Book Club: Dune (Part 6)
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Frame-by-Frame Analysis of the Official Dune Trailer
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Book Club: Dune (Part 5)
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Here's What Was Shown at the Exclusive IMAX Dune Event
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
The Dune Tarot
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 rol...
Book Club: Dune (Part 4)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Dune: House Atreides Issues #5 and #6
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Book Club: Dune (Part 3)
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 abili...
The Golden Path
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Book Club: Dune (Part 2)
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Harq al-Harba, the Shakespeare of Dune
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Book Club: Dune (Part 1)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
The Orange Catholic Bible
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 relig...
The Supporting Characters That Deserve an HBO Series
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dune Book Club and Mailbag Announcement
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Gurney Halleck
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 enslav...
A high-priority message from CHOAM
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Dune: House Atreides Issues #3 and #4
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jodorowsky's Dune
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo unpack their complicated feelings about infamous avant-garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's vision for his failed film adaption of Dune....
Ixian vs Tleilaxu
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the two wildly different approaches to science and technology in the Dune universe. While the Ixians cross the line with advanced ...
The Amtal Rule
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo are joined by Elaine from Nerd Cookies to explore a philosophy that is core to the Dune universe: to truly know something, you have to pus...
The Weapons of Dune
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo defend quick and attack slow as they explore the unique and deadly weapons found in the Dune universe, from poison-tipped bodkins to plane...
Dune: House Atreides Issues #1 and #2
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo share their insights and impressions of issues #1 and #2 of the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores t...
The Planets of Dune
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo travel across the Imperium and explore the history and significance of the key planets in the Dune universe, from the sands of Arrakis to ...
A Quick Holiday Update
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We'll be off for the next few weeks for the holidays. Abu and Leo will be stuffing their faces with pie as they plan some amazing upcoming episodes, ...
The Animals of Dune
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo take a trip to Frank Herbert's zoo to learn all about the cute, cuddly, and extremely dangerous animals found in the Dune universe, many o...
The Prescience of Paul and Leto II Atreides
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the lives and legacies of Paul and Leto II, from their struggles with prescient abilities to their internal turmoil as leaders and...
The Political Factions of Dune
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo give an overview of the many factions moviegoers and new readers will encounter in the Dune universe, from the Atreides and Harkonnen to t...
The Plants of Planet Ecaz
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo travel to Planet Ecaz, one of the most underrated planets in the Dune universe, to study the many useful and dangerous plants found on its...
Holtzman, the Genius Troll
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the absolutely wild life of the single most important person in the history of the Dune universe: Ibrahim Vaughn Holtzman. Turns o...
A Frame-by-Frame Analysis of the Dune Trailer
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo geek out about the first official look at Dune and spend way too much time breaking down a 3-minute trailer. This episode contains NO SPO...
A Complete History of the Fremen (Part 2)
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore how Fremen culture on Arrakis was manipulated as the political and ecological landscape of the planet changed. This episode conta...
A Complete History of the Fremen (Part 1)
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the long and brutal history of the Fremen people, from the generations of persecution during the Zensunni Migration to the hardshi...
Creating an Indie Dune Board Game
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Abu and Leo speak with Martijn, an indie board game creator who is hard at work developing a Dune tabletop game. They share t...
The Technology of Dune
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the unique technology of the Dune universe and unpack how everything from ornithopters to glowglobes was shaped by major historica...
The Might of the Sardaukar
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the brutal origins of the fiercest and most feared warriors in the entire galaxy: the Sardaukar. This episode contains NO SPOILER...
Mentats, The Human Computers (Part 2)
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the humanity of mentats in Dune and examine the lives of iconic characters like Thufir Hawat and Piter de Vries in order to figure...
Mentats, The Human Computers (Part 1)
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the history and significance of mentats in the story of Dune. They discuss the founding of the Order of Mentats, their rigorous tr...
The Timeline of Dune (Part 2)
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Leo explore the key events that shaped human history during the 10,000-year period from formation of the Spacing Guild to the first pages of D...
The Timeline of Dune (Part 1)
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our inaugural episode, Abu and Leo dive into their history books and cover the 20,000 years of human history before the formation of the Spacing Gu...
Introducing Gom Jabbar
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gom Jabbar is your ultimate guide to the iconic Dune universe. Join hosts Abu and Leo as they dive deep into every aspect of Dune lore, from Frank Her...