Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast
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
August 8, 2025 • 138 mins
Abu and Leo bring their Dune obsession through the alchemist's portal to Ted Chiang's incredible short story collection, Exhalation, examining the common themes in Ted's writing along side Frank's. You be good. We love you.
This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune, and of course, for the nine stories featured in Exhalation.
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August 1, 2025 • 60 mins
Abu and Leo explore the themes of technology in the Dune Saga in order to and break down what lessons we can learn from Frank Herbert about our relationship with artificial intelligence today.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of Dune
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July 25, 2025 • 77 mins
Abu and Leo dive deep into the complex web of Taraza's plans within plans that stretch across all of Heretics of Dune.
This episode contains HEAVY SPOILERS for the end of Heretics of Dune!
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Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar
Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty
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July 18, 2025 • 71 mins
Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar. From his fierce dedication to the desert way in Dune, to his uneasy role as a commander in Dune Messiah, and finally his ideological crisis in Children of Dune, we track Stilgar’s evolution through the trilogy—and what it says about power, tradition, and identity.
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July 11, 2025 • 76 mins
Having completed their read-through of Heretics of Dune, Abu and Leo answer your lingering questions about this excellent and dense novel.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar
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July 4, 2025 • 60 mins
Abu and Leo unpack the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar, from his arrival at Sietch Tabr and life-changing connection with the Kynes famly to his rise to leadership.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune
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Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar
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June 27, 2025 • 75 mins
Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Heretics of Dune and break down the impactful and thematically resonant last will and testament of Miles Teg.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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June 20, 2025 • 91 mins
Abu and Leo have been playing the new Dune MMO game Dune: Awakening, and bring you their thoughts, impressions, and lore details you may have missed while adventuring in the heat of the Hagga Basin.
Want to play along with us? See details below.
World: North America
Server: Junction
Sietch: Jacurutu
Friend Codes: Abu#44687 and faustzanuff#72079
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune and Dune: Awakening
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June 13, 2025 • 88 mins
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 43-45. They explore the theme of sexual energies throughout the Dune Saga, and why it takes center stage in this novel.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar
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June 10, 2025 • 59 mins
Abu and Leo are joined by Joel Bylos, Creative Director of Dune: Awakening, to chat about the newly-released survival MMO set in the Dune universe.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of Dune
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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June 6, 2025 • 95 mins
Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to complete their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, our heroes confront the legendary sandwort of Arrakis and must capture it before time runs out.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah
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May 30, 2025 • 85 mins
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune and dive deep into chapters 40-42. They explore Duncan's new awakened memories, and the horniness of this book (or lack thereof).
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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May 23, 2025 • 73 mins
Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to continue their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this action-packed episode, Ziggy and Rozhok battle the legendary Fedaykin warriors of Muad'dib.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah
Listen to Act 4 early on Noah's podcast Try Not to Die: https://pod.link/1497019325
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May 16, 2025 • 83 mins
Abu and Leo continue their read through of Heretics of Dune and dive deep into chapters 37-39.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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 select episodes: https://www.you...
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May 9, 2025 • 72 mins
Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to continue their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, Ziggy and Rozhok must brave the harsh desert while trying to keep the young Lord Benedict alive.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah
Listen to Act 3 early on Noah's podcast Try Not to Die: https://pod.link/1497019325
Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon....
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May 2, 2025 • 84 mins
Abu and Leo continue their read through of Heretics of Dune and dive 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 Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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 select episodes: https://www.you...
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April 25, 2025 • 89 mins
Abu and Leo are joined by dungeon master Noah to venture forth on their first ever Dune-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. In this episode, we meet our heroes as their fates collide after a deadly coriolis storm leaves them stranded in the desert.
This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah
Listen to Act 2 early on Noah's podcast Try Not to Die: https://pod.link/1497019325
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April 18, 2025 • 65 mins
Abu and Leo respond to your questions about Heretics of Dune and the wider Dune universe.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and chapters covered thus far.
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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 select episodes: https://www.yout...
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April 11, 2025 • 61 mins
Abu and Leo dive deep into the life of Minotauros Atreides and explore how the greatest threat to House Atreides may very well be cows.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first Dune and Villeneuve's films.
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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April 4, 2025 • 97 mins
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 31-33. They unpack the shocking new revelations about the Lost Ones and examine this novel's fixation on sex as a storytelling device.
This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and chapters covered thus far.
Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule
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