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.

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Episodes

A Complete History of the Fremen (Part 1)

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. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2020•50 min

Creating an Indie Dune Board Game

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. Keep up with the game's development and get in touch with Martijn through his website: https://brightlemming.com This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit...

Jul 31, 2020•29 min

The Technology of Dune

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. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min

The Might of the Sardaukar

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. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 03, 2020•50 min

Mentats, The Human Computers (Part 2)

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. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2020•53 min

Mentats, The Human Computers (Part 1)

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. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2020•46 min

The Timeline of Dune (Part 2)

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. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more about all our great shows! Sponsors: Try NordVPN risk-free with a 3...

Jun 12, 2020•59 min

The Timeline of Dune (Part 1)

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. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Show your appreciation and tip us by buying us a spice coffee Watch video versions of select episodes on YouTube Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jun 12, 2020•52 min

Introducing Gom Jabbar

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. This podcast is part of the Lore Party Podcast Network. Visit our site to learn more: https://loreparty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2020•2 min

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