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Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast

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Dune
Frank Herbert
Bene Gesserit
Paul Atreides
Arrakis
Dune Universe
Fremen
Duncan Idaho
Heretics Of Dune
Chapterhouse Dune
Dune Prophecy
Honored Matres
Dune Encyclopedia
Butlerian Jihad
God Emperor Of Dune
Sardaukar
Denis Villeneuve
House Atreides
Baron Harkonnen
Science Fiction

Gom Jabbar is the ultimate guide to the Dune universe for both longtime fans and newcomers. 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. New episodes every other Friday.

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Abu and Leo finish their Lost Entries run through Carl B. Yoke's psychology manuscripts, uncovered at the Fullerton Archives. This week they read two unpublished Dune Encyclopedia entries on the psychology of the Sardaukar and the Harkonnens.

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Abu and Leo finish Hunters of Dune, the first book in Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's conclusion of the Dune saga. They break down the back half of the book and vent their feelings about how this is all just so wrong.

They cover the Ithaca's s... more

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An unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript called Psychology of the Fremen never made it past Willis E. McNelly's editing desk, until now. Abu and Leo dig into what got cut, in part one of a two-episode dive into the Fullerton archives' unreleased p... more

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The 2026 Hugo Awards hand Best Novel to Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting and give Murderbot its first-ever trophy, while WorldCon finally reveals the price for the 2023 Hugo scandal: a lifetime ban for administrator Dave McCarty and lesser bans for t... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. DZ Kalman
Research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America; fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center
Shalom Hartman Institute; Harvard Berkman Klein Center
Episode: The Hidden Jews of Dune With DZ Kalman
Trionfi Maniaco
Reader, keystone of the assassination plot using the Dune Tarot
Character within Voices of the Jihad campaign
Episode: Announcing Spice & Dice: A Dune D&D Podcast
Alt Shift X
YouTuber covering sci-fi and fantasy.
YouTube
Episode: The Best Quotes in Dune ft. Alt Shift X
Patricia Prestonary
Archivist and special collections librarian at Pollock Library
Cal State Fullerton
Episode: The Fullerton Archives: Rejecting Frank Herbert
Logan Schmucker
Episode: AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor
Sean Alexander
Episode: AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor
Leo Wiggins
Episode: AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor
Kayse Schmucker
Episode: AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor
Joel Bylos
Creative Director at Funcom of Dune Awakening
Funcom
Episode: Creative Director of Dune: Awakening Joel Bylos

Hosts

Leo
Co-host with Abu; long-running host of the show, known for deep lore discussion and banter.
Abu
Host with Leo; central voice for lore, book-club discussions, and interviews about the Dune universe.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Amazing show

    Have been following your read of my favourite book series. Today you started the BH and KJA sequels which when they came out I did enjoy and never understood people’s hate, now I get it, I was always underwhelmed by their sequels, the only books I haven’t reread. I still enjoy their house series. This podcast is a great love letter to frank and his amazing world. Binge the lot, even the biggest fan will learn new things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark.Smith36
    United Kingdom22 days ago
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    This podcast was a dream come true for me. I chose to tackle all 6 Frank books this summer and found Gom Jabbar Book Club during Dune Messiah. Abu and Leo were the best companions for my Dune Universe journey. Their understanding and insights truly enhanced my reading experience. Also, I love their humor, they crack me up. I really appreciate the consistent format too, plus spoiler free! Now that I’ve completed the original 6, I feel safe to check out their other episodes. I want to listen to th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JHasted
    United States23 days ago
  • Good Dune Podcast, Awful Commentary On Anything Not Directly Related to Dune

    It’s a good podcast when going over the readings and getting excited over the content of Frank Herbert’s Books but these two socialist lesbian dance theory majors push their political agenda over and over again. If you want some of the worst commentary on today then this is your pod. I really enjoyed the book club but the political commentary is by far some of the worst I’ve ever heard and puts on display exactly what is wrong with the country currently in both mindset and critical thinking.

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    PatrickSwayze457
    United Statesa month ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisan-al-gaib!
    Canada2 months ago
  • These Guys are The Best!!

    I stumbled upon these guys when I was looking for a podcast about the show Dune: Prophecy. And I absolutely fell in love with these guys, their insights and humor. Need to hop over to Patreon and support them now because they’re so worth it. Starting to listen to them as they read through Dune: Messiah. Abu and Leo, thank you so much for this podcast! πŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anchors, Armor and Lace
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise great chemistry and thorough research, calling it essential Dune content.
Audience notes the show as a top go-to for new readers and long-time fans alike, with standout book-club episodes.
Rave for depth and humor; the hosts offer serious insights with entertaining banter.

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#156
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hidden Jews of Dune With DZ Kalman
Q: What is your relationship with Dune? Can you tell us a little bit about when you first came across Dune and where it fits into your life now?
DZ Kalman shares that he read the early Dune books in youth, re-engaged with the series as films were released, and now studies it through a historical and religious lens, seeing the universe as a lens for examining real-world questions about culture, religion, and technology.
Mailbag: Ranking All Six Dune Novels and Why We Never Needed a Seventh Book
Q: What would your seventh book be? Would you do a direct sequel or skip ahead a thousand years? Would you follow the no ship or the inhabitants of Chapterhouse? Or both or neither? What would you have liked to see?
We feel the six-book arc is conclusive, and while more Dune stories could exist, a seventh book isn't necessary. If anything, future works might be short stories or novellas exploring earlier periods or post-Chapterhouse settings, but not a direct continuation of the main arc. The Unknown Tomorrow could serve as a poetic, open-ended epilogue rather than a finite sequel.
Mailbag: Chani in Part Three, Dune Theme Park, and Is There Email in Dune?
Q: Do you think Chani's portrayal in Dune Part 3 will diverge from the books, and is Messiah a better-fitting model for her arc?
They express cautious optimism about Chani's portrayal under Denis Villeneuve, suggesting the director may deepen her role while staying faithful to Messiah's core arc and potentially filling in gaps during the 12-year gap between Dune and Messiah.
Mailbag: Tolkien vs Herbert, Jewish Amtal, and Is Dune Actually Fantasy?
Q: What piece of lore would you like to have seen expanded upon?
A potential project discussed is one focusing on the time between the formation of the Spacing Guild and Paul's rise, exploring significant events through interconnected short stories.
Mailbag: Tolkien vs Herbert, Jewish Amtal, and Is Dune Actually Fantasy?
Q: How does local government actually work in the Dune universe?
Local governance involves a hierarchy of houses, with minor houses managing cities or regions under major houses, and they are supported by bureaucratic structures that maintain law and order.

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