Podcasts about Abu

⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ take a step back and ponder the life of Siona Ibn Fuad al-Seyefa Atreides, from her mysterious childhood to her development into a history-shaking rebel. This episode contains SPOILERS through 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 Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa continue their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Exhalation⁠ by Ted Chiang. They dive into the second short story in the collection, the titular Exhalation, and explore why humans are unique in their pursuit of meaning. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Alt Shift X to share and discuss some of their favorite quotes in the Dune series– Spoiler, it's NOT "Fear is the Mind Killer". This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books! Follow Alt Shift X on ⁠Youtube⁠ and ⁠BlueSky⁠ 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raidījumā pievēršamies tam, kas notiek Ņujorkā, ANO Ģenerālajā asamblejā. Par organizācijas jubileju gan īpaši nerunāsim, bet nepārprotami lielie kari joprojām ir uzmanības centrā. Te īpaši jāpiemin Palestīna - virkne valstu šajās dienās paziņojušas, ka atzīst Palestīnas valstiskumu. Otrs lielais temats ir Krievijas izaicinošā uzvedība. Vakar daudzus kārtējo reizi pārsteigusi Donalda Trampa mainīgā retorika, savukārt NATO apsprieda, ko darīt ar Krievijas lidaparātiem, kas arvien biežāk pārkāpj NATO valstu robežas, turklāt pieaug dažādi cita veida sabotāžas gadījumi.  Tāpat pēdējās dienās daudz runāts par vārda brīvību Savienotajās Valstīs pēc konservatīvā aktīvista Čārlija Kērka noslepkavošanas. Šis ir īpaši jūtīgs temats. Arvien biežāk medijiem nākas apsvērt, ko darīt, lai arī saglabātu raidīšanas licenci, bet nepazaudētu savu izteikšanās brīvību. Aktualitātes pasaulē komentē Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta vadītājs, Latvijas Ārpolitikas institūta pētnieks Uģis Lībietis, Eiropas kustības Latvijā prezidents Andris Gobiņš un Latvijas Sabiedriskā medija korespondente ASV Ina Strazdiņa. Palestīnas valstiskums bez ASV atbalsta “Palestīnas atzīšana ir dāvana „Hamās”,” – tā 23. septembrī no ANO tribīnes teica ASV prezidents Donalds Tramps par vairāku valstu lēmumu atzīt Palestīnas valsti ANO Ģenerālās asamblejas laikā. Kopumā Palestīnu šobrīd atzinušas vairāk nekā 150 pasaules valstis, un pēdējās dienās šim sarakstam pievienojušās Francija, Lielbritānija, Austrālija un Kanāda, kā arī virkne mazāku Eiropas valstu. Lai arī šis lēmums ir skaļš un arī vēsturisks, tomēr šie paziņojumi ir dziļi simboliski un saistīti ar arvien sarežģītāko civiliedzīvotāju situāciju Gazas joslā. Šo lēmumu mērķis ir nodrošināt, ka divu valstu risinājums turpina dzīvot. Izraēla uz šiem lēmumiem reaģēja nikni. Starp Telavivas amatpersonu paziņojumiem bija dzirdamas gan frāzes par to, ka nekādas Palestīnas nebūs, gan draudi anektēt Rietumkrastu kā atbildi šiem Rietumvalstu lēmumiem. Donalds Tramps turpina atbalstīt Izraēlu, kamēr eiropieši saka, ka Izraēlas stratēģija Gazā ir izgāzusies un cenšas parādīt diplomātiju kā alternatīvu scenāriju, lai pieliktu punktu gadu desmitu ilgajam konfliktam Tuvajos Austrumos. Jāpiebilst, ka šo soli atbalsta arī virkne arābu valstu, kas aicina „Hamās” teroristus nolikt ieročus un atdot tos Palestīnas pašpārvaldei. Par spīti arābu valstu atbalstam, analītiķi šo Francijas prezidenta Emanuela Makrona vadīto soli pretēji ASV vēlmēm sauc par riskantu.  Krievijas provokācijas rietumos pieaug Lai gan nav nekādu šaubu, ka Krievija kā ANO Drošības padomes pastāvīgā locekle nekad neļaus pieņemt kādus sev neizdevīgus lēmumus, tomēr Igaunija pirmo reizi vēsturē pirmdien, 22. septembrī, lūdza padomei izskatīt Krievijas rīcību, tai pārkāpjot Igaunijas gaisa telpu. Pagājušās nedēļas nogalē trīs Krievijas iznīcinātāji vairāk nekā 10 minūtes lidinājās Igaunijas teritorijā, nereaģējot uz Igaunijas gaisa satiksmes kontroles brīdinājumiem. Dažas stundas vēlāk divi iznīcinātāji ļoti zemu pārlidoja Polijas urbšanas platformu Baltijas jūrā, kas gan atrodas ārpus Polijas robežām. Otrdien pēc Igaunijas lūguma tika sasaukta NATO sēde, lai konsultētos par tālāko rīcību. Arī turpmāk ikviens lidojošs objekts, ja tas pārkāps valsts robežu, tiks notriekts – tā par savu izlēmību rīkoties paziņojis Polijas premjers Donalds Tusks, gan piebilstot, ka lidojums pār urbšanas platformu ir mazliet atšķirīgs stāsts. Tikmēr NATO konsultācijas vakar nekādu lielāku skaidrību nav viesušas. NATO turpināšot reaģēt uz Krievijas izaicinājumiem, citēju – „mūsu izvēlētajā veidā, laikā un jomā". Ko tas nozīmē, tas joprojām ir interpretācijas jautājums. Tiesa, ASV prezidents Donalds Tramps 23. septembrī presei atzina, ka, viņaprāt, NATO vajadzētu notriekt tās lidmašīnas, kas ielidojušas NATO valstu gaisa telpā.   Pēdējo nedēļu notikumi raisa arvien lielākas bažas par iespējamu vairāk vai mazāk negribētu, bet militāru sadursmi ar Krieviju. Tajā pašā laikā arvien biežāk var prognozēt provokācijas, kurās tiešā veidā vainot Krieviju nebūs iespējams, jo pirms tam jāveic izmeklēšana. Pirmdienas vakarā tika apturēta Kopenhāgenas lidostas darbība, bet otrdien no rīta to pašu piedzīvoja Oslo. Abu valstu lidostas teritorijā uzradās vairāki lielāka izmēra droni, kuri tur lidinājās, paralizējot lidmašīnu satiksmi. Šobrīd nav nekādu pārliecinošu pierādījumu, ka aiz šiem notikumiem stāv Krievija, tomēr līdzšinējie notikumi liek domāt tieši par šo. ASV vārda brīvības tumšā diena Vārda brīvība ASV bija viens no bieži piesauktajiem argumentiem pagājušajā gadā, kad abas partijas cīnījās par vēlētāju balsīm prezidenta un parlamenta vēlēšanās. Republikāņi un Donalds Tramps nekautrējās ar pārmetumiem demokrātiem, ka tie ierobežo noteiktu viedokļu paušanu, un virknei mediju, ka tie izplata melus un noklusē netīkamus viedokļus. Amerikā, atšķirībā no Eiropas, mediju polarizācija vienmēr ir bijusi normāla politikas sastāvdaļa, tāpēc arī pārmetumi plašsaziņas līdzekļiem, kas simpatizē pretējās nometnes politikai, nav nekas jauns. Tomēr pēdējā laika notikumi Savienotajās Valstīs ir līdz šim sen nepieredzēti. Amerikāņi vienmēr lepojušies, ka viņu valstī cenzūra nepastāv, un ikviens, tajā skaitā prezidents, ir kritizējams un parodējams, biežāk pat vairāk nekā citi. Tāpēc ziņas, ka valdošā vara varētu aizslēgt kādu no medijiem vai raidījumiem, daudziem liekas kaut kas ārpus pieņemamā. Vēstījums, ka viena no nacionālajām televīzijas kompānijām ABC pārtrauc Amerikā populāra šova rādīšanu, jo raidījuma vadītājs bija negatīvi izteicies par valdošo MAGA (Make America Great Again) kustību, daudzviet tika uztverta ar lielu satraukumu. Šī nav pirmā reize kopš Trampa nākšanas pie varas, kad runa ir par kāda raidījuma slēgšanu vai finansējuma atņemšanu medijiem. Taču šoreiz rezonanse izrādījās īpaši liela. Runa ir par Džimija Kimela vakara sarunu šovu, kurā raidījuma vadītājs bija vairakkārt kritiski izteicies par konservatīvo amerikāņu reakciju uz Čārlija Kērka slepkavību. Kimels ēterā sacīja, ka MAGA aktīvisti mēģina uz šīs slepkavības rēķina sev nopelnīt politisko kapitālu. Pēc raidījuma Federālās komunikāciju komisijas priekšsēdētājs Brendans Kars paziņoja, ka ABC filiālēm, kas pārraida Kimela šovu, tiks anulēta licence. Dažas stundas vēlāk uzņēmums "Nexstar", viens no valsts lielākajiem ABC filiāļu staciju īpašniekiem, paziņoja, ka Kimela šovu savās stacijās neraidīs. Un pēc tam raidstacija izplatīja paziņojumu, ka šovs tiek atcelts vispār. Lēmums izraisīja plašu reakciju. Vairāk nekā 430 kino, televīzijas un skatuves zvaigznes, kā arī komiķi, režisori un rakstnieki parakstīja Amerikas Pilsonisko brīvību savienības atklāto vēstuli, kurā Kimela šova apturēšana tika atzīta par ASV vārda brīvības tumšāko dienu. Starp parakstītājiem ir tādas Holivudas zvaigznes kā Merila Strīpa, Roberts De Niro, Bens Afleks un Toms Henkss. Acīmredzot, televīzijas kompānija šādu reakciju negaidīja. Pirmdien ABC paziņoja, ka atsāks Kimela šova pārraidīšanu. "Mēs pēdējās dienas esam aizvadījuši izsvērtās sarunās ar Džimiju, un pēc šīm sarunām esam nonākuši pie lēmuma otrdien atsākt viņa šovu,"  tā teikts paziņojumā presei. Vakar, 23. septembrī, šova pirmajam raidījumam pēc atgriešanās bija pievērsta milzīga uzmanība. Tajā pašā laikā virkne vietējo filiāļu joprojām ir atteikušās translēt šovu savā programmā, tā vietā izvēloties rādīt kaut ko neitrālāku.

Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript, THE HISTORY OF OLD TERRA by Wesley D Ives, which served as the foundation for the Timeline at the beginning of the Dune universe. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first four Dune books. 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to recap and dive deep into the shocking finale episode of Foundation season three. Then they chat with show creator David S. Goyer about the past, present, and future of the show. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yra žodžių, kuriuos galima kirčiuoti dvejopai: Užrašai ir užrašaI, šIlauogės ir šilAuogės, JOninės ir JonInės. Abu variantai taisyklingi, svarbiausia dvejopo kirčiavimo nepainioti tame pačiame pasakojime.

In this week’s roundtable chat, Jason and Rosie are first joined by Joelle to talk about Emmy predictions and possible surprises. They bring in our producer, Abu, to discuss the lawsuit against MidJourney that WB has begun due to its blatant use of their IP., We close out with our summer streaming wrapped and our TGIF weekend plans! See you tomorrow for NEWS! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abu⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down the seven most egregious sins committed by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson in their Dune novels. They discuss the lack of depth in characters, the absence of subtlety in storytelling, and the overall boring and predictable nature of the plots. They also highlight the stark contrast between Brian Herbert's writing and that of his father, Frank Herbert, emphasizing the failure to capture the complexity and richness of the original Dune series. This episode contains SPOILERS for the Brian Herbert prequel novels House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and House Corrino 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com⁠ (00:00) Intro (06:59) Sin #7: Bad writing (13:24) Sin #6: No character depth (23:11) Sin #5: Complete lack of subtlety or nuance (30:52) Sin #4: Boring storytelling (39:35) Sin #3: Nothing to say (46:47) Sin #2: Complete disregard of lore (01:05:26) Sin #1: Why are these stories necessary? (01:11:13) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, and explore the power of storytelling to change our perspective on life. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to recap and dive deep into the ninth episode of Foundation season three. Then they chat with Pilou Asbæk, the actor who plays the Mule himself! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eiropas čempionātā basketbolā šodien, 9. septembrī, sākas ceturtdaļfināla dueļi - piecos pēcpusdienā spekosies Turcijas un Polijas izlases, bet deviņos vakarā tiksies Lietuvas un Grieķijas komandas. Turcija duelī pret poļiem ir favorīte, jo ir labāka visos svarīgākajos statistikas rādītājos, turki šajā Eiropas čempionātā vēl nav izjutuši zaudējuma rūgtumu. Bet arī Polijai ir savi ieroči. Galvenais no tiem naturalizētais spēlētājs Džordans Loids, kurš ir viens no labākajiem tālmetienu izpildītājiem turnīrā, realizējot 47% metienu, turklāt sešās spēlēs viņš grozam no tālās distances uzbrucis 38 reizes. Liels metienu skaits un arī liela precizitāte. Bet vakarā mūsu kaimiņu, lietuviešu duelis ar grieķiem. Abu komandu vadītāji prognozē sarežģītu spēli - gan grieķu komandas  treneris Vasilis Spanulis, gan lietuviešu izlases ģenerālmenedžeris Lins Kleiza. Abi savulaik bijuši komandas biedri Pireju "Olympiacos" komandā. Lietuvieši šajā čempionātā ir labāki visos galvenajos komandu statistikas rādītājos - viņi ir rezultatīvāki, atdod vairāk rezultātivu piespēļu, savāc vairāk atlēkušo bumbu, vairāk pārtver bumbas un bloķē metienus, bet grieķi mazāk kļūdas. Grieķiem arī labāka metienu precizitāte, turklāt viņiem ir "x-faktors", kas vienpersoniski var izšķirt spēli - Jannis Adetekumbo.  

⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ begin their coverage of the Frank Herbert Papers collection at Cal State Fullerton, bringing you Leo's in-the-moment reactions along with a thorough look at Dune's road to publication through the lens of the many rejection letters Frank and his literary agent received. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah and Children of Dune. 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Abu recap and dive deep into the eigth episode of Foundation season three. Day is put on trial, the Mule confronts Hari Seldon, and Gaal arrives on New Terminus for the final showdown. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine your horror to learn that the woman you entrusted to be your babysitter was arrested for being an Abu*er of children. Brittney Lyon also  allowed her boyfriend Samuel Cabrera to visit while she was babysitting to get involved and in fact become her partner in these horrific acts. Watch this episode to find out what happens to these two demons. Em x

Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ take the Bene Gesserit to court– the charges? More than ANY OTHER party in Dune, the Bene Gesserit are the greatest risk to humanity. This is a courthouse drama for the history books! This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books! 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠Parable of the Sower⁠ by Octavia Butler. They explore how Lauren Olamina embodies an ideal leader, the evolution of religion in the face of scientific understanding, and the importance of community and connection in survival. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3⁠ (00:00) Intro (02:37) Chapter Summaries (11:17) Our Impressions (21:17) Lauren's Leadership Style (32:54) How Science Reshapes Religion (35:53) Does Religion Need Mysticism? (42:39) Survival Through Community (53:32) This Is More Important Than Survival (01:00:36) Final Ratings (01:03:37) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Abu recap and dive deep into the seventh episode of Foundation season three. We learn about the Mule’s childhood, he makes his move against Foundation, and Day has an acid trip. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ present an audio drama adaptation of one of their favorite chapters in God Emperor of Dune. Listen with headphones for the best experience. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Directed & Edited by Abu Zafar Written by Abu Zafar and Luna Linstrot Starring: Noah Perito as Moneo Logan Schmucker as Duncan Sean Alexander as Paul Leo Wiggins as Leto II Abu Zafar as Duke Leto Kayse Schmucker as Lady Jessica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitch Black is 2000 a sci-fi/action horror film directed by David Twohy.Starring:Vin Diesel as Richard B. RiddickRadha Mitchell as FryeWhit Bissell Award winner Cole Hauser as JohnsKeith David as Abu "Imam" al-WalidRhiana Griffith as JackWhit Bissell Award winner Lewis Fitz-Gerald as ParisPitch Black was an instant classic for us when it dropped back in 2000. The film that launched Vin Diesel's career features a fantastic cast, striking imagery, and a vibe that's equal parts eerie and cool.It performed well as it more than doubling its modest budget and spawned two (soon to be three) sequels, animated shorts, and a surprisingly excellent video game.Critically, the reception was mixed. The cries of “derivative!” aren't entirely off-base and are pretty easy things to say regarding genre films. That's not what we're about though. We're about consuming sci-fi coolness. And Pitch Black absolutely delivers every course.Yes, it leans into familiar tropes and trappings, but if we're being honest, that's kind of what we came for.And we'd argue that passing it as just derivative misses the point. For fans who want this kind of story, Pitch Black offers something special: great performances, a very human core, and inspired creature effects and camera work that reward you if you're paying attention. We love it.---------Follow Matt:Matt has over 100+ on LetterboxdYou can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois Terrible movies often find him even under under the alias Marcus at ⁠⁠⁠Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful.Follow who we follow:⁠⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠

Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to recap and dive deep into the sixth episode of Foundation season three. Plans continue to unravel as Demerzel confronts Gaal, the Foundation speaks with Hari, and the Mule makes his move. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all-important question: Is it time for a Butlerian Jihad? This episode contains SPOILERS for Heretics of Dune 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com⁠ (00:00) Intro (04:16) LLMs and Other Memory (12:08) Can AI Come Up With New Ideas? (21:30) AI Lacks Imagination and Curiosity (31:27) AI Can Never Create Meaningful Art (49:35) AI Trained on Stolen Art (01:00:45) Do We Need a Butlerian Jihad? (01:12:03) Outro (01:13:58) Our Ideal Dumb Phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 (00:00) Intro (03:17) Chapter Summaries (16:11) First Impressions (26:43) Octavia Butler's Career (33:52) The Danger of Denial (43:53) Lauren is an Unreliable Narrator (01:00:30) Up Next and Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darba vietā būtu jājūtas labi katram - kā to panākt un kādi kritēriji ļauj iegūt "Ģimenei draudzīgas darbavietas" nosaukumu, skaidrojam raidījumā Kā labak dzīvot. Stāsta Sabiedrības integrācijas fonda eksperte dažādības vadības jautājumos Karolīna Auziņa, Sabiedrības integrācijas fonda Ģimeņu atbalsta programmu nodaļas vadītājas vietnieks Lauris Liepiņš, Getliņi EKO Ilgtspējas vadītāja Inese Avota un "Draugiem Group" Personāla attīstības un pieredzes vadītāja Agnese Bergmane. Līdz 9. septembrim uzņēmumi var pieteikties Sabiedrības integrācijas fonda novērtējumiem "Dažādībā ir spēks!" un "Ģimenei draudzīga darbavieta". "Abu novērtējumu mērķis ir rosināt darba devēju interesi un motivāciju veidot atvērtu un iekļaujošu darba vidi visiem. Darba devējus aicināt būt atvērtiem dažādībai, kas mūsu sabiedrībā ir, atzīstot, ka tas labs resurss un virzītājspēks organizācijām attīstīties, augt, pilnveidoties. Novērtējumi veidoti tā, lai darba devēji varētu izvērtēt jau esošo praksi, kā arī iegūt ieteikumus no ekspertiem, kā pilnveidoties, skaidro Karolīna Auziņa. 2024. gadā veiktās Sabiedrības integrācijas fonda aptaujas dati liecina, ka 24% darbinieku kā būtiskāko ieguvumu no iekļaujošas darba vides ieviešanas atzīst labāku darba un privātās dzīves līdzsvaru, 22% - lojalitātes pieaugumu darba vietai. "Mūsu lielākais mērķis bija paskatīties pašiem uz sevi, kur esam dažādības vadības un ģimenei draudzīga uzņēmuma jomās," par izvēli iesaistīties stāsta Inese Avota. "Ikdienā tā nav pirmā lieta, uz ko koncentrēties, bet šāds atskaites punkta, ka reizi trijos gados veicam novērtējumu par ģimenes statusu un par dažādības vadību katru gadu, tas ir labs brīdis paskatīties, kas ir izdarīts, kāds ir ir progress un kas ir jādara rīt, lai kļūtu vēl labāki." Viņa arī atzīst, ka neatsverams ir ekspertu padoms un idejas, kā virzīties tālāk. 

fWotD Episode 3019: Hurra-yi Khuttali Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 10 August 2025, is Hurra-yi Khuttali.Hurra-yi Khuttali (Persian: حره ختلی; fl. 1006 c. 1006 – c. 1040) was a princess from the Ghaznavid dynasty and the daughter of Sabuktigin, ruler of Ghazna (now in Afghanistan). She was married to two Maʽmunid rulers of the Khwarazm region, Abu al-Hasan Ali and, after his death, his brother Maʽmun II. It is not known if she had any children with either of her husbands. Her marriages were a direct cause of the annexation of Khwarazm by her brother, Mahmud of Ghazni. In 1030, upon Mahmud's death, she wrote a letter to her favourite nephew, Masʽud, urging him to claim the throne from his brother, Muhammad. After receiving her missive, Masʽud quickly marched to Ghazna and usurped the throne. Hurra's letter is considered the most prominent political act of a woman during the Ghaznavid era. She is last mentioned in 1040, leaving Ghazna for India; her ultimate fate is unknown.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:37 UTC on Sunday, 10 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Hurra-yi Khuttali on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.

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. 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.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to recap and dive deep into the fourth episode of Foundation season three. Demerzel drops a huge bomb, Day makes his daring escape, and Gaal goes to Trantor to risk it all. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⁠⁠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 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com (00:00) Intro (04:20) AI in Dune (07:02) Frank's Warning About Technology (10:48) Does AI Make Us Dumber? (29:02) Will AI Deepen Inequality? (40:32) The Optimistic Future of AI (52:16) A Reminder for AI Users (55:13) More AI Discussions Coming Up (56:02) Some Important Reminders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to recap and dive deep into the third episode of Foundation season three. Plots are unfolding on Trantor as all three clones of Cleon find ways to rebel, and the Mule proves to be a powerful adversary for the chiseled and handsome Pritcher. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 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.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Clint's HOT Props!! Come get the hottest props in the game! Fresh off the grill! On this show we preview our favorite props for UFC Abu Dhabi and try to score big. Good luck gamblers!Follow me!Twitter (x): @DieHardMMAPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diehardufc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DieHardMMAPodcastBlueSky: @diehardmmapod.bsky.social► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARD Promo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.myspreadshop.com/all

I got absolutely cooked at UFC 318. Kevin Holland lost and the Anchor moves to 8-2. I am picking myself up off the floor to preview UFC Abu Dhabi and hoping to find a W this week. Join me LIVE and lets get something going.Follow me!Twitter (x): @DieHardMMAPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diehardufc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DieHardMMAPodcastBlueSky: @diehardmmapod.bsky.social► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARD Promo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off ► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.myspreadshop.com/all0:00 Intro 10:34 Martin Buday vs Marcus Buchecha19:18 Mohammad Yahya vs Steven Nguyen31:57 Ibo Aslan vs Billy Elekana42:51 Amanda Ribas vs Tabatha Ricci55:30 Da'Mon Blackshear vs Davey Grant1:06:16 Muslim Salikhov vs Carlos Leal1:14:59 Bryce Mitchell vs Said Nurmagomedov1:25:53 Nikita Krylov vs Bogdan Guskov1:38:15 Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa1:47:25 Shara Magomedov vs Marc-André Barriault2:00:21 Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee2:08:21 Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder

Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to briefly recap and dive deep into the second episode of Foundation season three. Dusk is getting desperate, we learn more about the Mule’s abilities, and a big reveal at the end shakes up the power dynamics of this universe. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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⁠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. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Hari Seldon predicted, Jason is joined by Abu to briefly recap the first two seasons of Foundation, and then dive deep on the first episode of season three. The Cleons are messier than ever, the Empire is in trouble, and the Foundation finds itself facing another crisis. All while the Mule is wreaking havoc. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in PREVIOUSLY ON! Jason is joined by producers Joelle and Abu to discuss the week’s biggest headlines, including: How much Nicholas Hoult took home for Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth at the box office, Blade costumes come to light, and the Playstation Ghost of Yotei State of Play! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the season one finale of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Intro (00:57) Episode Recap (11:35) Our Impressions (14:36) Do This in Season 2 (16:19) The Show Finally Found It's Footing (18:10) Don't Give Up on This Show (20:08) Classic Sci-Fi Themes (22:10) Book 2 Easter Egg (23:45) Next Season (24:57) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⁠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 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the ninth episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Intro (01:01) Episode Recap (07:31) Our Impressions (09:47) A Good Change From the Book (10:36) When This Show is at It's Funniest (12:31) Can't Believe Pin-Lee Did This (14:38) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the eighth episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season's reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Intro (00:35) Episode Recap (05:30) Throuple Contract (08:09) Our Impressions (10:30) Will Murderbot Betray Them? (11:29) Best Scene in the Episode (15:18) Binge This Show (16:44) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for a very special X-Ray Vision Double Date! Rosie is joined by Joelle, Abu, and Aaron to discuss their reactions to Celine Song’s Materialists. Is it a romantic comedy? Did Dakota and Pedro have chemistry? What the heck was going on with that opening scene??? Our team is very split on this movie, and we find out whether each person is willing to go on a second date with Lucy, John, and Harry. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⁠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 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can watch this episode on YouTube! Jason and Rosie convene the X-Ray Vision producers to a conclave to once and for all define the boundaries of the genre called science fiction. Joelle let's loose the incendiary opinion that the Star Wars franchise is in fact not a part of the genre. Abu tries to introduce Snow Piercer, Rosie is aghast when the entire table turns against the anime classic Akira, and Jason argues against Everything Everywhere All At Once. From there, the table erupts into chaos. What is the Jurassic Park Contingency? How will the Iron Giant Correlate impact a fan favorite? And, how does Carmen remain the queen of movies?! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord Are these movies science fiction films, or would you categorize them in another genre? Jason’s films Edge of Tomorrow The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Strange Days Aniara They Live Enemy Mine Rosie’s films Akira Starship Troopers Robocop Jurassic Park High Life Innerspace Joelle’s films The Day the Earth Stood Still The Fly Everything Everywhere All At Once The Matrix The Iron Giant Alien Abu’s films Children of Men Blade Runner 2049 Her District 9 Arrival Pacific Rim Carmen’s films The Fifth Element Ghost in the Shell Gattaca Companion Blade Runner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Watch video versions of select episodes: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 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.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠ Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: ⁠⁠https://www.gomjabbarshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices