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Mailbag: The Dune Expanded Universe and What Do Abu and Leo Look Like?

May 26, 2023

Abu and Leo crack open your emails and messages to answer your burning Dune questions. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron …

Dune 1984 by David Lynch

May 19, 2023

Abu and Leo finally discuss David Lynch's infamous adaptation of Dune from 1984. Between production details and their personal analysis, this may or may not be the episode you've been asking for. This episode contains SPOILE…

Dune: Part Two Full Trailer Analysis

May 12, 2023

Abu and Leo go frame-by-frame through the official trailer for Dune: Part Two and present everything you may have missed. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune. If you haven't finished that first book, you've been warned! …

SyFy Channel Miniseries: Children of Dune (Part 3)

May 5, 2023

Abu and Leo complete their deep dive into SyFy Channel's "Children of Dune" and explore Part 3 of the miniseries. They discuss the confounding decisions in the final act of the story, and the challenges of adapting this book…

Dune: Part Two Trailer Reaction

May 4, 2023

The trailer for Dune: Part Two is officially out! Abu and Leo watch the trailer and react, talking through their preliminary thoughts. This is the edited audio-only version. Watch the video version here: https://www.patreon.…

Distrans Episode 2

April 28, 2023

Abu and Leo tackle what's new in Dune News today. Like before, they discuss new announcements or updates on known projects. NOTE: Naturally a bunch of new Dune 2 news broke after we recorded, so we'll discuss those new detai…

SyFy Channel Miniseries: Children of Dune (Part 2)

April 21, 2023

Abu and Leo continue their coverage of the SyFy Channel miniseries adaptation of Children of Dune! This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becomi…

The History of the Bene Gesserit (Part 2)

April 14, 2023

Abu and Leo continue their deep dive into the earliest history of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, as the order established itself in the new Imperium and developed into one of the most formidable organizations in the Dune Univ…

SyFy Channel Miniseries: Children of Dune (Part 1)

April 7, 2023

Abu and Leo dive into the SyFy Channel miniseries of the same title! They explore how this adaptation handles the rollercoaster that is Dune Messiah and Children of Dune. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah…

The History of the Bene Gesserit (Part 1)

March 31, 2023

Abu and Leo dive deep into the earliest history of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, as the order slowly but surely developed into one of the most formidable organizations in the Dune Universe. This episode contains NO SPOILERS.…

Book Club: God Emperor of Dune (Part 1)

March 24, 2023

Abu and Leo kick off their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 1-3. They discuss the confusing timeline of the book and explore the journals of Leto II. Read along with us by following the God Em…

Book Club: God Emperor of Dune Announcement

March 3, 2023

Abu and Leo will kick off their read-through of God Emperor of Dune on March 24, 2023! Read along with us by following the God Emperor of Dune book club schedule Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Ch…

Mailbag: Other Memory, Leto II’s Plan, and the Cringiest Things in Dune

Feb. 24, 2023

Abu and Leo respond to listener questions about Children of Dune

The Messy Canon of Dune, Explained

Feb. 17, 2023

Abu and Leo unpack the messy canon of the Dune universe and break down everything you need to know about Frank Herbert's iconic books, the Dune Encyclopedia, and the novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. This episod…

Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 12)

Feb. 10, 2023

Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Children of Dune with a deep dive into the final pages of the novel. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot of Frank Herbert's novels beyond the books and pages covered thus…

Distrans Episode 1

Feb. 3, 2023

Abu and Leo get you caught up on EVERYTHING happening in Dune News today. In this new format, they'll occasionally discuss new announcements or updates on known projects. Let us know what you think! This episode contains NO …

Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 11)

Jan. 27, 2023

Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune.

Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen

Jan. 20, 2023

Abu and Leo dive deep into the life story of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen! This episode contains SPOILERS for entire first book! If you haven't read all of Dune, you've been warned! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becomin…

Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 10)

Jan. 13, 2023

Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune.

Mailbag: Sandworm Sex, the Preacher’s Speech, and Dune HBO Show

Dec. 30, 2022

Abu and Leo respond to listener questions about Children of Dune.

Holiday Update 2022

Dec. 23, 2022

Abu and Leo are going on Holiday break and have a brief update about what's to come in 2023! This update contains SPOILERS for what we're doing with Gom Jabbar next year, but nothing about Frank's books Get ad-free episodes …

Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 9)

Dec. 16, 2022

Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune.

The Suk School of Medicine

Dec. 9, 2022

Abu and Leo dive deep into everything you need to know about Dune's Suk School of Medicine. This episode contains SPOILERS for the first half of Dune! If you've read the first book or seen the movie, you're good to go. Get a…

Book Club: Children of Dune (Part 8)

Dec. 2, 2022

Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Children of Dune,