Very Serious Book Club

The final ep of Dune!! The ~epic~ story concludes and our hosts share what they think of the grand finale and the entire book. PLUS outstanding questions like: Why do still suits have chip cups? Is the emperor asking for toilet paper? Why’s Paul *still* so lame?

Death wishes! Hugs! Poison! Third wheels! Women’s roles in Fremen society! The penultimate episode! Things are ramping up before the big battle show down. PLUS our hosts ask all the hard-hitting questions like: How do sand worms move? How big of a jerk is Paul? Is everyone in Dune hot?

Two years have passed since we last saw Paul, Chani, Jessica, the Baron and Princess Alia having Dune-ventures. Our pals are BACK and v sassy, v sassy this week. There were baby lisps, death threats and sand worms. Wait—who did what you ask?? Listen to find out dear listener (hi Mom).

Things are starting to get spicy in Dune, in more ways than one. In this week’s reading we get a glimpse into the lives of the evil Harkonnens and their evil ways. We are reminded that they are evil. Count Fenring tells a killer joke neither of our hosts “get.” Next is the ceremony for the Reverend Mother which, if Kris and Alia are not mistaken, ends in an all out orgy. Seriously?

Paul and Chani’s hot romance begins to take off as Jessica becomes more and more jealous and protective of her son. Kris discovers that the back of her book had a glossary THE WHOLE TIME. Alia shows off her deep knowledge of hardcore metal bands and Kris, hers of Neopets. And perhaps, could it be, did Alia enjoy this reading? PLUS a failed update to grey blob watch.

Sand Worms! Romance! Prophecy! Alia feels like she fulfills her destiny every day! Our hosts break down more Frank Herbertisms and discuss Paul’s hot new love interest, the mysterious Chani of the Fremen. PLUS how the heck do animals live on Arrakis if there’s no water?

This week our hosts lament the lack of emotion on display in Frank Herbert’s Dune. They dissect his method of renaming everyday objects and Paul says his most ridiculous line of dialogue yet. PLUS hot meditation tips from Frank himself AND Alia has caught up on all reading!!

Kris and Alia discuss how good looking the Fremen are and the mysterious animals of Arrakeen. From the giant sand worms to the tiny drug bat, how the heck are these guys surviving without any water? BONUS: Alia tries to read a passage without laughing.

Our hosts dive deep into the hidden truths of Dune, such as Frank Herbert’s true ambition and who the Bene Gesserit *really* are. Also Paul sucks. PLUS the new segment Grey Blob Watch where Kris and Alia read every passage in which a character has been described as a "grey blob."

Our hosts begin their literary journey into the unknown! Kris and Alia judge their books by their covers, talk about the inevitable robot take over and debate whether or not Paul is Jesus and the Bene Gesserit are a cult. PLUS they discover Kris is named after something from Dune as well...

Our intrepid hosts are brand new to the world of sci-fi. They discuss their incredibly extensive knowledge of Star Wars (jk) and prepare themselves for the journey ahead by speculating on the book's plot.