The Mama Media Podcast
by Thomas Zug
My name is Thomas. I’m fifteen years old and this is my podcast about movies, books, and TV with my mom, Jennifer. This season we’re talking about the book, Dune, by Frank Herbert, as we anticipate the new movie coming out in October 2021. Each week we’ll unpack a new chapter together on Paul’s coming of age journey. After all, he’s fifteen years old, just like me. So grab the book, subscribe, and read along with us on season one of The Mama Media Podcast.
Episodes
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1.48 Dune: We’re Almost Done
Thomas and Jen talk about how batteries work, wheels, and atomics.
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1.47 Dune: Both Dead & Alive
Thomas & Jen talk about CGI babies, Chani solving a mystery CSI: Arrakis style, and Paul's nuclear reaction.
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1.46 Dune: Confrontation
Thomas & Jen talk about a weird game of button clicking overlords, Gurney's misunderstanding, and who Jessica wishes for Paul to marry.
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1.45 Dune: Reunion
Thomas & Jen talk about fantasy books, space pirates, and Paul's reunion with an old friend.
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1.44 Dune: The Test
Thomas & Jen talk about their music playlists, the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Church podcast, and Paul's worm riding test.
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1.43 Dune: Alia the Strange
Thomas & Jen discuss their Thanksgiving, collecting Fremen wives like Pokemon cards, and Alia the Strange.
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1.42 Dune: How to Become a Legend
Thomas & Jen discuss swearing at work; the movie Arrival, and whose fault is it really that Thomas doesn't do chores? Oh, and Paul takes his worm riding test.
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1.41 Dune: Hawat & The Baron
Thomas and Jen discuss a Dune family tree, speculate on war strategy, and wonder if the baron would be an anti-vaxxer.
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1.40 Dune: Feyd Rautha
Book three! Thomas and Jen discuss the time jump, the battle for the throne, and baby bouncies.
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1.39 Dune THE MOVIE: Scene by Scene Breakdown
Thomas and Jen break down the new Dune movie, scene by scene.
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1.38 Dune THE MOVIE: A Zug Family Review
The whole Zug Family is present for a family review of Dune the movie!
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1.37 Dune: The Web of Brains
Thomas and Jen discuss the drunken orgy acid trip and wonder if the opening quote is a Haiku (it's not).
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1.36 Dune: Arrival
Thomas and Jen talk about things you can make with spice, things Paul has inherited from Jamis, and how every house has its unique scent.
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1.35 Dune: Giedi Prime
Thomas and Jen talk about bouldering, baby teeth, and the Baron's plan for instituting systemic racism on Arrakis. Thomas narrowly avoids giving up a spoiler.
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1.34 Dune: I Am a Friend of Jamis
Thomas and Jen talk about their Disney cat, whether or not Dune is a white savior story, and what if shedding tears could kill you.
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1.33 Dune: Fear Is the Mind Killer
A Zug has left the nest! Plus more cat talk. Thomas and Jen discuss "the terrified man fights himself," and how does it feel to be a killer?
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1.32 Dune: The Cave of Ridges
Lady Jessica considers whether to marry or to conquer; Stilgar describes what makes a People vs a mob; Thomas and Jen are distracted by Sassy's booty.
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1.31 Dune: Stranger Danger
Thomas and Jen are joined by Syd, a 110 lb lap dog; Jessica and Paul encounter strangers.
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1.30 Dune: Kynes Has a Chat with His Dad
Jen attempts to do the intro, Thomas is very interrupty, and we get some insight into how a new climate could be formed on Arrakis.
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1.29 Dune: The Mind Under Stress
Thomas and Jen unpack a lengthy opening quote, discuss the mind under stress, and reminisce about the calm of a fresh snowfall.
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1.28 Dune: Showing Restraint
Thomas and Jen are home again and talking about working off debt, loyalty, and two perspectives on what it means to take care of your people.
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1.27 Dune: Do You Know the Way to Go?
Paul experiences Imposter Syndrome. Thomas and Jen recorded this episode on the air plane!
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1.26 Dune: The Baron Has Another Plan
The first ever Mama Media episode recorded on a lake! Thomas and Jen share about their trip to Minnesota and reveal their new upcoming podcast. Also, Nefud is very probably sure.
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1.25 Dune: The Future
Thomas & Jen discuss the similarities and differences between Paul of Dune and Sean of Psych, and Jen has a theory about the movie.
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1.24 Dune: The Water Decision
Hawatt and his men face another culture clash with the Fremen.
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1.23 Dune: The Second Act
For this first chapter of Dune's second act, Thomas and Jen talk about camping toilets, sand snorkels, and Fremen tent engineering.
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1.22 Dune: Book One Recap
Special guest Bryan Zug joins Thomas and Jen for a bonus episode recapping the first third of Dune.
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1.21 Dune: The Freak
Thomas rescues Jen from accidentally revealing a spoiler; Jessica's lineage is disclosed (but what does it MEAN?!); and it turns out we've met Paul's future sister in the past.
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1.20 Dune: The Bite
Thomas and Jen debate what it means to be an alien; Jen discovers a glossary of Dune-related terms at the end of her Kindle book and learns what a balliset is; both are in a *very* singsongy mood.
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1.19 Dune: The Doublesode
Thomas and Jen discuss chapters 19 and 20, the best way to kidnap someone, and Thomas does an excellent Gollum voice.
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1.18 Dune: The Bomb Goes Off
Thomas outlines Dr. Yeuh's plan, which he calls The Plan 2: Electric Boogaloo. Jen and Thomas follow a long rabbit trail into discussing the pros and cons of intentional sleep deprivation. Thomas thinks giant flashlights on the moon could extend our daylight hours.
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1.17 Dune: The Confrontation
Thomas and Jen discuss the showdown between Jessica and Howatt, which was sparked by "Drunken" Idaho, and a few key plot points are revealed!
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1.16 Dune: The Dinner Party
A watershipper, stillsuit manufacterer, and smuggler walk into a bar.... In this epidsode, Thomas and Jen unpack the political intrigue playing out at the Atreides dinner party, and once again, visitors underestimate Paul.
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1.15 Dune: Dr. Kynes
Thomas & Jen geek out over stillsuit technology and the use of thigh pouches, and briefly contemplate drunk podcasting. Princess Irulen's identity is revealed! Maybe? #itscomplcated
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1.14 Dune: Adults Are Human, Too
Thomas and Jen "spill the tea" on Paul's view into Duke Leto's vulnerability, and Thomas quizzes Jen on her knowledge of current slang. It's fire. No cap?
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1.13 Dune: The One Foretold
As Paul rises to Messiah status on Arakis, Thomas drops some high school physics knowledge about why their sun is white. Jen wants to create a Dune Settlers of Catan game with Dewgatherers as a resource.
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1.12 Dune: The Strategy Council
It's Thomas and Jen's favorite scene so far! Two cultures come together and learn from each other. Also...there's coffee on Arrakis??
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1.11 Dune: Transition Plan
Would Jen weigh less on Arrakis? What is the cost of onboarding new employees? Are leaders always brave? All questions inspired by Thomas and Jen's reading of Chapter 11.
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1.10 Dune: The Weirding Room
Are we bad people for using blankets? Thomas and Jen talk about the pros and cons of exclusive spaces, Kelvins, and humid balls as we learn about The Weirding Room.
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1.09 Dune: Something Happened!
Thomas and Jen talk about water debts, ornithopters, and Groundhog Day movies.
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1.08 Dune: The Feud
Thomas and Jen talk about dark stories for kids and the origin story of the Harkonen / Atreides feud.
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1.07 Dune: Shadout Mapes
Thomas and Jen talk about prophesies, fancy daggers, and that time Thomas snuck a pocket knife through airport security.
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1.06 Dune: Duke Leto!
Thomas and Jen talk about Seattle snow storms and parenting with dangerous facts. Thomas declares he is the pronunciation expert, but... what is a "frygrate"?
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1.05 Dune: Dr. Yueh
Thomas and Jen learn that a sink and pan are not just in the kitchen, and Jen wants to know what Thomas would sacrifice to save her life.
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1.04 Dune: Paul’s Companion Teachers
Thomas and Jen talk about poet warriors, companion teachers, and life lessons for 15 year olds.
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1.03 Dune: The Tripod of Power
Thomas and Jen learn about the world of Dune's tripod of power, and Thomas declares he is never wrong.
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1.02 Dune: The Baron Has a Plan
Thomas and Jen discuss the reveal of the Baron's 5 Step Plan and "the bomb under the table."
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1.01 Dune: The Box of Pain
Thomas and Jen introduce themselves and begin discussing Chapter One of Dune, where Paul encounters trouble with a mysterious witch and her strange box.
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Season One Trailer: DUNE
This season on the Mama Media Podcast, Thomas and his mom, Jennifer, are reading Dune, by Frank Herbert.
About this show
My name is Thomas. I’m fifteen years old and this is my podcast about movies, books, and TV with my mom, Jennifer. This season we’re talking about the book, Dune, by Frank Herbert, as we anticipate the new movie coming out in October 2021. Each week we’ll unpack a new chapter together on Paul’s coming of age journey. After all, he’s fifteen years old, just like me. So grab the book, subscribe, and read along with us on season one of The Mama Media Podcast.
Hosted by
Thomas Zug