Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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 #3 and #4.

This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels. Listen to all of our spoiler episodes here.

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Abu and Leo unpack their complicated feelings about infamous avant-garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's vision for his failed film adaption of Dune. Despite some bold choices and unique ideas, it seems clear Jodorowsky's adaption utterly disrespected the source material and was destined to be horrible.

This episode contains SPOILERS for the first book in the Dune saga. Listen to all of our spoiler episodes here.

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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 machines, the Tleilaxu push the boundaries of morality with biological experimentation. Both are equally crucial and dangerous to the Imperium.

This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels. Listen to all of our spoiler-free episodes here.

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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 push it beyond its limits. This idea is present across all the novels and applies to everything from characters to equipment to ideologies.

This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels. Listen to all of our spoiler episodes here.

Check out Elaine's amazing videos on Dune lore: https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdCookies

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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 planet-destroying stone burners and everything in between. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 the decades leading up to the events of Dune. This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 the exotic sexual practices of Gamont. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of  Frank Herbert's novels.

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Abu and Leo will be stuffing their faces with pie as they plan some amazing upcoming episodes, including some great ideas from our listeners! We love to hear from you, so keep writing to us at gomjabbarpodcast@gmail.com. Please be safe this holiday season, wear a mask, and we'll see you very soon.

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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 of which we'll likely see in the upcoming film. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of  Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 legends. Were the two most powerful people in the history of the human race saviors, tyrants, or something in-between? This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 the Bene Gesserit and Spacing Guild. Each has a role to play in the politics of the intergalactic empire, and understanding their motives is key to understanding their actions. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of  Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 surface. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 out the man who changed human civilization forever (twice!) was also a legendary troll. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of  Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 SPOILERS for the plot of  Frank Herbert's novels.

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Abu and Leo explore how Fremen culture on Arrakis was manipulated as the political and ecological landscape of the planet changed. This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels.

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Abu and Leo explore the long and brutal history of the Fremen people, from the generations of persecution during the Zensunni Migration to the hardships they faced on Arrakis. This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 their impressions of the early prototype and talk to Martijn about some of the challenges he faces. This episode contains MINOR SPOILERS for the plot of  Frank Herbert's novels.

Our listeners can try out the beta version of the game until September 1, 2020 for free here: https://brightlemming.wordpress.com/podcast-gom-jabbar-play-test/

Keep up with the game's development and get in touch with Martijn through his website: https://brightlemming.com

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Abu and Leo explore the unique technology of the Dune universe and unpack how everything from ornithopters to glowglobes was shaped by major historical events. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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Abu and Leo explore the brutal origins of the fiercest and most feared warriors in the entire galaxy: the Sardaukar. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 out the strengths and weaknesses of these human computers. This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 training, and the profound effect they have on the galaxy. This episode contains major SPOILERS for all of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 Dune. This episode contains  NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 Guild. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels.

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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 Herbert's original novels to HBO's television show and Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster films.

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