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Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Tuesday, October 28, 2025.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Grab your tin foil hat and get in here LIVE!! Lets take one final look at the fighters for UFC 321 and try to make some money!!►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMAPromo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARDPromo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off ► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.myspreadshop.com/allFollow me!Twitter (x): @DieHardMMAPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diehardufc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DieHardMMAPodcastBlueSky: @diehardmmapod.bsky.social
Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In an upcoming episode, they unpack the worldviews of Herbert, revealing the legendary author's opinions on everything from big government to technological advancement. This teaser episode contains NO SPOILERS for the plot 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
Join me as I review UFC 321 from a totals perspective. We review my favorite totals on the board and discuss the betting lines for each of them. Lets go over or under and try to give you an alternate way to bet the fight if you cant pick a side!►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMAPromo code: DIEHARDMMA► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARDPromo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.myspreadshop.com/allFollow me!Twitter (x): @DieHardMMAPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diehardufc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DieHardMMAPodcastBlueSky: @diehardmmapod.bsky.social
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fifth short story in the collection, Dacey's Patent Automatic Nanny, and explore the challenges of raising children in a technological world. 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
Was bedeutet es, rein zu leben? - Abu`l - Hasan Al - Haraqani (ks.) I Teil 16 I Die Erben des Lichts
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fourth short story in the collection, The Lifecycle of Software Objects, and explore the realities of forming relationships with artificial intelligence. 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 (03:01) Summary (10:52) Our Impressions (16:40) Abu's Favorite Moment (18:25) Weakest Story in the Collection (20:38) The Icky Truth About Marco (23:15) Can We Have Relationships with AI? (28:22) The Case for AI Relationships (35:13) The Case Against AI Relationships (42:41) There Are No Shortcuts to Relationships (46:47) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew is back and faster than ever! Dom, Q and ILL from Say Whats Reel review Furious 7 the high-octane, emotional installment that brought Paul Walker's final ride to the big screen. Directed by James Wan, this seventh entry in the Fast & Furious franchise delivers insane stunts, heart, and a legendary showdown between Vin Diesel and Jason Statham.Can Dom Toretto's family outrun fate one last time? Buckle up as we dive into the wild action, behind-the-scenes moments, and that unforgettable ending.Watch, laugh, and ride with us — family style. #Furious7 #FastAndFurious #PaulWalker #VinDiesel #SayWhatsReel #MovieReview #FastFamily #JamesWan #JasonStatham #Fast7 #FilmReviewFurious 7 (also known as Fast & Furious 7) is a 2015 action film directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan. It is the sequel to Fast & Furious 6 (2013), a follow-up to The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), and the seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The film stars an ensemble cast including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker (in his final film role), Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell and Jason Statham. In the film, Dominic Toretto, Brian O'Conner and their team are recruited by covert ops leader Mr. Nobody to prevent Mose Jakande (Hounsou), a terrorist, from obtaining a hacking program known as God's Eye.00:00:00 Non Furious 7 related00:19:08 Furious 7 review00:46:21 funny moments of furious 7 01:05:13 Next Week Films
Anykštėnai Daiva ir Vytautas Abraškevičiai ūkininkauti pradėjo vieni pirmųjų šalyje, jų žemės nuosavybės akto numeris – 72. Abu agronomai, todėl augino įprastas augalininkystės ūkiams kultūras, bet laikė ir kiaulių, karvių, ėmėsi bulvių sėklininkys, išbandė ir žolių sėklų auginimą. Dabar abu vieningai sutaria laikas stabdyti arklius ir iš 300 ha pasilikti tik tiek, kad veikla teiktų malonumą. Kas dar šeimai pasėjo apsispręsti baigti aktyviai ūkininkauti?ŽŪK Kėdainių krašto cukriniai runkeliai kvietimu Lietuvoje lankėsi Danijos ir Švedijos cukrinių runkelių augintojų ir cukraus gamybos pramonės instituto „Nordic Beet Research“ mokslininkai. Kokie tyrimai pradėti ir kaip vieni iš kitų mokosi? Iš cukrinių runkelių lauko pasakoja kooperatyvo vadovas Mindaugas Garuckas ir Danijos instituto agronomas Andrius– Hansen Kemežys.Profesionalus keramikas, tautodailininkas Marijus Labanauskas iš Kretingos centro prieš 17 metų atsikraustė į Plaučiškių kaimą Pakruojo rajone. Nedidelis namas, pievutė su meniškais dirbiniais ne tik iš molio ir, aišku, keramiko dirbtuvės, kur anksčiau žmonės laikė gyvulius, pašarus jiems, įvairius namų ūkio rakandus. Kodėl keramikas kraustėsi į kaimą ir kaip sekasi verslas?Ved. Arvydas Urba
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 third short story in the collection, What's Expected of Us, and explore the existential dread of not having free will. 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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
