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Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast
by Lore Party Media
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.
Episodes
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Lost Entries: Psychology of the Fremen
An unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript called Psychology of the Fremen never made it past Willis E. McNelly's editing desk, until now.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 psychology entries. Carl B. Yoke, a Kent State...
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DISPATCH: Hugo Winners, Bobiverse Returns & Silo's Divisive Finale
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 three others. Plus, Silo closes its most…
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Book Club: Hunters of Dune (Part 1)
Abu and Leo begin the book club coverage of Hunters of Dune, the first novel completing Frank Herbert's saga after his death. They walk through the first half of the book's tangled plot before turning to the continuity breaks and creative choices they think do real damage to the Dune canon. This...
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Producer's Commentary: Revisiting The Road to Dune
Since we're in our #BrianHerbertEra, Abu and Leo revisit an episode from 2022 covering the history of Dune as told by Brian Herbert in his book, The Road to Dune. SUPPORT THE SHOW Get ad-free episodes and more: patreon.com/gomjabbar Say thank you with a tip: buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Buy...
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The Hidden Jews of Dune With DZ Kalman
Frank Herbert spent five books showing how faiths merge, mutate, and drift beyond recognition. Then, in Chapterhouse: Dune, he wrote in a community of Jews who had not changed at all. Abu and Leo gather critical takes from Jewish readers and scholars, then sit down with historian DZ Kalman to ask...
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Mailbag: Ranking All Six Dune Novels and Why We Never Needed a Seventh Book
Abu and Leo close out the book club with a live listener Q&A, the first one recorded with every page of Frank Herbert's saga behind them. It's a reflective hang about how this series thinks about power, governance, and the limits of art as political commentary, and about what it feels like to...
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Lost Entries: Roj Amalkin and the Stone Burner
Abu and Leo return to the Lost Entries series with two Dune Encyclopedia manuscripts that never made it into print. Both were written by one of the Encyclopedia's most prolific contributors, and detail the life of Dune's Oppenheimer: a man named Roj Amalkin, who invented the deadliest weapon in…
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 16)
Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 46-48. They reflect back on their journey covering every single Dune book by Frank Herbert, and look ahead to what's next. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books...
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Announcing Spice & Dice: A Dune D&D Podcast
Abu and Leo officially announce Spice & Dice, a new Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast set in the far corners of the Dune universe, with Noah Perito back in the dungeon master's chair. The show is built to welcome newcomers to D&D as much as longtime tabletop players, and this episode closes...
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Dune: Part Three Trailer Full Analysis & Breakdown
Abu and Leo break down the new Dune: Part Three trailer shot by shot, tracing what it reveals about Paul Atreides' transformation from reluctant messiah to feared emperor. They dig into the trailer's visual clues, editing misdirections, and the conspiracy forming against Paul's rule, then share...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 15)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 43-45. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule...
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Dune: Part Three Trailer Instant Reactions
The second trailer for Dune: Part Three just dropped and it somehow raises even more questions about the film, despite giving us new glimpses of what to expect this December. Our full breakdown will be released on all podcast feeds this weekend, but for now, here are our messy immediate…
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Relay: Pantheon Season 1, Episodes 1-4
Abu and Leo dig into Pantheon, the wildly underrated animated sci-fi series almost nobody watched. Across the first four episodes they wrestle with what the show has to say about mortality, capitalism, and the promises we make about new technology. It is bold, timely, occasionally rough around…
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 14)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse: Dune with chapters 40 - 42. Teg launches his attack on Gammu, Odrade meets with Dama, and the battle on Junction begins and... ends? Then the takeaway digs into Extremis Progressiva and to what lengths humans can go to save their…
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The Fremen Jihad
Abu and Leo dig into the Fremen Jihad, the brutal 12-year war Frank Herbert left almost entirely off-page between his first two novels. Leaning on the Dune Encyclopedia to fill in that missing history, they trace how a political standoff curdled into religious conquest, then set this jihad beside...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 13)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse: Dune with chapters 37 -39. Odrade says her goodbyes, the mission to Junction begins, and a beloved cyborg bus driver makes a triumphant return. Then the takeaway digs into the leveling drift, the Bene Gesserit belief that humanity always...
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The True History of the Butlerian Jihad
Six years into the show, Abu and Leo finally give the most consequential event in Dune history its own episode. From Jehanne Butler's personal tragedy on Komos to the century of holy war that followed, this is the story of how humanity destroyed its thinking machines and rebuilt itself without...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 12)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 34-36. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule Get…
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Producer’s Commentary: Revisiting the Dune Tarot
Abu and Leo return to one of their earliest and most popular episodes to provide bonus commentary and analysis years later. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip:...
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Mailbag: Chani in Part Three, Dune Theme Park, and Is There Email in Dune?
Abu and Leo pause their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune to share your emails and answer your burning questions about the book and wider Dune universe. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the...
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Scytale the Face Dancer
Abu and Leo profile Scytale, the face dancer at the heart of the conspiracy in Dune Messiah, and come away with a newfound respect for the Tleilaxu's finest operative. From his engineered birth to his death at Paul's hand (and the strange afterlife of his name), this is the full story of the best...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 11)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 31-33. They break down the single most disturbing chapter in the entire Dune Saga, and question Frank Herbert's decision to write it. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books…
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Producer’s Commentary: Revisiting the Incredible Life of Ibrahim Vaughn Holtzman
Abu and Leo return to one of their earliest and most popular episodes to provide bonus commentary and analysis years later. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar…
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TEASER: How Children of Men Predicted 2027
Abu and Leo are hard at work on their ambitious new sci-fi podcast and magazine project, codename Re-Analog. Here is the teaser for the prototype episode they've created covering one of the best science fiction films of all time. Support Project Re-Analog's development,...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 10)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 28-30. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule Get ad-free...
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Lost Entries: Origins of the Atreides/Harkonnen Feud
Abu and Leo bring you another unpublished manuscript from the Fullerton Archives. This one explores this central conflict at the heart of the first book: the Atreides/Harkonnen feud. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the Dune and Dune: Messiah. Get ad-free episodes and...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 9)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 25-27. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule Get ad-free…
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A Comprehensive Analysis of the Dune: Part Three Trailer
Abu and Leo break down the new teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three and speculate about what we'll see in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming blockbuster film. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah Get ad-free episodes and bonus content:...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 8)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 22-24. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and...
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Instant Reaction: Dune Part Three Teaser Trailer
We're working on our in-depth analysis of the trailer, but in the meantime, enjoy this call between Abu and Leo as they absolutely geek out over the new trailer! Apologies about the rough audio, this was recorded last-minute from the airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 7)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 19-21. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and...
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Producer's Commentary: Revisiting Planet Ecaz
Abu and Leo return to a fan favorite, Planet Ecaz, rediscovering long forgotten jokes and raving about microorganisms. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 6)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 16-18. They explore the stagnation inherent in laws and regulations and the Bene Gesserit's radical new form of democracy. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered…
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Planet Gamont: Dune's Planet of Pleasure
Abu and Leo take you on an all-expense paid trip to the planet of pleasure, Planet Gamont for a sensual Gom Jabbar Valentine's Day special. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch…
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Mailbag: Tolkien vs Herbert, Jewish Amtal, and Is Dune Actually Fantasy?
Abu and Leo respond to your questions about Dune: Chapterhouse and the wider Dune universe. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule Say thank you with a tip:...
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Producer’s Commentary: Revisiting Our First Episode
Abu and Leo listen to the first episode of Gom Jabbar, reminiscing about how the show started and appreciating how far they've come. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 5)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 13-15. They explore how the Bene Gesserit system of education differs from the Honored Matre, and they ways Frank Herbert's own views on the public education system bled into the narrative. This...
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State of the Imperium 2026 and Our Secret New Project
Abu and Leo continue with their radical transparency and spill the beans on how Gom Jabbar is made. They break down everything from download numbers to how much money they make, and tease an exciting new project in 2026 and beyond. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content:...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 4)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 10-12. They explore the outward reactionary force of the Honored Matres compared with the inward introspective patterns of the Bene Gesserit, and how both orders can learn from each other. This...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 3)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 7-9. They explore the nature of Bene Gesserit checks and balances, and discuss how the Honored Matre act as a mirror to the darker side of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. Read along with us by…
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The Past, Present, and Future of Dune
Abu and Leo close out another great year of Dune fandom by looking back at the biggest moments in the franchise in 2025, from first seaon of Dune: Prophecy to the Oscar snubs and the launch of the massively popular Dune MMO video game. Then they look ahead at all of the great Dune content...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 2)
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They explore the thematic and narrative elements of Sea Child, and what it reveals about Odrade's true strength. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read...
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All Art Is Political: The Anime We Love
Abu and Leo step off the Golden Path to discuss a recent controversy in art commentary. Where Dune has been labled "not that deep", they explore the Anime they love and why they ARE "that deep". This episode contains NO SPOILERS for Dune or any of the discussed anime. Get ad-free episodes and...
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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 1)
Abu and Leo begin their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 1-3. They explore the theme of xenophobia and how it may be the greatest weakness of the Honored Matres. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us…
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New Merch Announcement!
It's finally here! After months of work, we're finally ready to unveil the new Gom Jabbar Merchandise store: https://GomJabbar.shop Featuring half a dozen new designs and some old favorites, check out our NEW URL and support the show by buying something nice for yourself or that Dune fan in your...
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Interviews with Frank Herbert: "Our society has a tiger by the tail in technology."
Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In this episode, they unpack the philosophy of "techno-peasantry", a phrase Herbert coined about his view of technological advancement and how humans...
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TEASER: "Our society has a tiger by the tail in technology."
Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In an upcoming episode, they unpack the worldviews of Herbert, revealing the legendary author's opinions on everything from big government to…
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Siona Atreides
Abu and Leo take a step back and ponder the life of Siona Ibn Fuad al-Seyefa Atreides, from her mysterious childhood to her development into a history-shaking rebel. This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content:...
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The Best Quotes in Dune ft. Alt Shift X
Abu and Leo are joined by Alt Shift X to share and discuss some of their favorite quotes in the Dune series– Spoiler, it's NOT "Fear is the Mind Killer". This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books! Follow Alt Shift X on Youtube and BlueSky Get ad-free...
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The Lost Entries: History of Old Terra
Abu and Leo dive into the unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript, THE HISTORY OF OLD TERRA by Wesley D Ives, which served as the foundation for the Timeline at the beginning of the Dune universe. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first four Dune books. Get…
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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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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...
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