All Episodes

July 22, 2021

Here's What Was Shown at the Exclusive IMAX Dune Event

Leo went to the exclusive IMAX Dune event and got to see the first 10 minutes of the film and more! He called Abu the second he stepped out of the theater and shared his immediate reaction to what he saw. Put simply: Dune is…
July 16, 2021

The Dune Tarot

Abu and Leo peer into the future and explore the Dune Tarot, a set of fictional tarot cards in the Dune universe that play a small but significant role in the history of the Imperium.
July 9, 2021

Book Club: Dune (Part 4)

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 327-420 of the novel.
July 2, 2021

Dune: House Atreides Issues #5 and #6

Abu and Leo continue reading the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune.
June 25, 2021

Book Club: Dune (Part 3)

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 205-324 of the novel.
June 18, 2021

The Golden Path

Abu and Leo unpack the single most important concept in the Dune universe: The Golden Path.
June 11, 2021

Book Club: Dune (Part 2)

Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into pages 105-204 of the novel.
June 4, 2021

Harq al-Harba, the Shakespeare of Dune

Abu and Leo explore the life of the greatest playwright in the Dune universe, Harq al-Harba.
May 28, 2021

Book Club: Dune (Part 1)

Abu and Leo kick off their re-read of Dune with a deep dive into the first 105 pages of the novel.
May 21, 2021

The Orange Catholic Bible

Abu and Leo unpack the role that religion plays in the Dune universe by exploring the tumultuous history of the Orange Catholic Bible, a massive religious text that aimed to combine all human faiths into one book.
May 7, 2021

The Supporting Characters That Deserve an HBO Series

Abu and Leo are joined by DanikaXIX to shine a light on the supporting characters in the Dune universe that deserve to have their stories explored in spin-off series.
April 23, 2021

Dune Book Club and Mailbag Announcement

Abu and Leo are re-reading Dune in preparation for the upcoming film and we're excited for you to read along with us!
April 9, 2021

Gurney Halleck

Abu and Leo explore the inspiring life of Gurney Halleck, the greatest warrior-poet in the galaxy.
April 8, 2021

A high-priority message from CHOAM

Gom Jabbar is evolving and we want to share a small update with our listeners. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements coming soon!
March 26, 2021

Dune: House Atreides Issues #3 and #4

Abu and Leo continue reading the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune.
March 12, 2021

Jodorowsky's Dune

Abu and Leo unpack their complicated feelings about infamous avant-garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's vision for his failed film adaption of Dune.
Feb. 26, 2021

Ixian vs Tleilaxu

Abu and Leo explore the two wildly different approaches to science and technology in the Dune universe.
Feb. 12, 2021

The Amtal Rule

Abu and Leo are joined by Elaine from Nerd Cookies to explore a philosophy that is core to the Dune universe: to truly know something, you have to push it beyond its limits.
Jan. 29, 2021

The Weapons of Dune

Abu and Leo defend quick and attack slow as they explore the unique and deadly weapons found in the Dune universe, from poison-tipped bodkins to planet-destroying stone burners and everything in between.
Jan. 15, 2021

Dune: House Atreides Issues #1 and #2

Abu and Leo share their insights and impressions of issues #1 and #2 of the Dune: House Atreides comic book, an ongoing prequel series that explores the decades leading up to the events of Dune.
Jan. 1, 2021

The Planets of Dune

Abu and Leo travel across the Imperium and explore the history and significance of the key planets in the Dune universe, from the sands of Arrakis to the exotic sexual practices of Gamont.
Nov. 27, 2020

A Quick Holiday Update

We'll be off for the next few weeks for the holidays.Abu and Leo will be stuffing their faces with pie as they plan some amazing upcoming episodes, including some great ideas from our listeners!
Nov. 13, 2020

The Animals of Dune

Abu and Leo take a trip to Frank Herbert's zoo to learn all about the cute, cuddly, and extremely dangerous animals found in the Dune universe, many of which we'll likely see in the upcoming film.
Oct. 30, 2020

The Prescience of Paul and Leto II Atreides

Abu and Leo explore the lives and legacies of Paul and Leto II, from their struggles with prescient abilities to their internal turmoil as leaders and legends.