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Your heroes summon Shai-Hulud to read Children of Dune by Frank Herbert. This unexpected book pod was a ton of fun to record. In this episode, we break down this novel and speculate on the future of the film series.Children of Dune is written by Frank Herbert. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.
A New Zealand author has been nominated for best short story prize at the Nebulas Awards, which are considered some of the highest honours of science fiction and fantasy writing. In being considered, author E.M. Linden joins the likes of sci-fi luminaries like JG Ballard, Harlan Ellison and Frank Herbert. E.M. Linden's offering is called 'The Tawlish Island Songbook of the Dead', to tell us more about it, she joins Jesse.
Steve & Izzy continue Dune June, the month dedicated to post-apocalyptic movies set in the desert, as they are joined by Brent of the Home Video Hustle Podcast to discuss 2021's "Planet Dune" starring Sean Young, the Asylum players & more!!! How high was Brent after his colonscopy? Is this a rip-off of Frank Herbert's Dune? Why is Grandma Chekov's Moonshine the best in any situation?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, jump cut to avoid budget, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After getting lost in the back corner of the editing bay, we finally arrive at the final part of Caleb's look at the books he read in 2025. This one includes the last few books he read, as well as some of the stand out short stories. Included in this episode: 1. Alien vs Predator: Hunter's Planet (1994) [David Bischoff] 2. The Haunting of Hill House (1959) [Shirley Jackson] 3. The Haar [2022] [David Sodergren] 4. Raptor Red (1995) [Robert T. Bakker] 5. Hangsaman (1951) [Shirley Jackson] 6. Dune (1965) [Frank Herbert] *Shorts Mentioned: 7. I Have No Mouth and I must Scream (1967) [Harlen Ellison] 8. A Matter of Traces (1958) [Frank Herbert] 9. The Tactful Saboteur (1964) [Frank Herbert] 10. Conan Collection [Robert E Howard] 11. Nightfall [1941] [Isaac Asimov]
Science fiction readers love a mechanism, they love a bit of world-building and mystery-solving. Premee Mohamed joins us to discuss Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus, a book that asks: what if a science fiction book intentionally avoided all of that? Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books. Please consider supporting ARB’s Patreon! Guest: Premee Mohamed Title: The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe Host:Jake Casella Brookins Music byGiselle Gabrielle Garcia Artwork byRob Patterson Opening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John Brough References: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake Moby-Dick by Herman Melville Mercutio by Kate Heartfield Pretenders to the Throne of God by Adrian Tchaikovsky Orbit 10 anthology edited by Damon Knight William Carlos Williams’ “This Is Just To Say” and its many responses Premee’s And What Can We Offer You Tonight Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Alison Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon Heart of Darkness by Josef Conrad The Vorrh by B. Catling The face dancers from Frank Herbert’s Dune series Mystique and the Kree from the Marvel/X-Men comics Michael Swanwick's Stations of the Tide Vladimir Nabokov's Pale Fire Premee’s The Butcher of the Forest & Wickhills "sentients" & "sapients" “The Great Chain of Being” Star Wars series The Bad Batch and The Clone Wars Orson Scott Card's Speaker for the Dead Octavia Butler's Dawn Tolkien's On Fairy Stories Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? & Ridley Scott's Bladerunner Premee’s The Siege of Burning Grass Hilary Putnam's “Twin Earth” Premee's Patreon, Website, Bluesky Wickhills & From the Library of Jurgen Leitner The Carl Brandon Society
Bestselling crime author JP Pomare joins us to discuss his latest novel The Gambler, and reflects on how his writing process has changed since his debut in 2018. He discusses his start as a sandwich artist, his impulse to write away from cliche, and his advice for aspiring authors. JP Pomare is an award-winning author whose debut novel, Call Me Evie, won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel. In the Clearing was made into a Disney+ Original Series, The Clearing, while Tell Me Lies was shortlisted for the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel and the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction. The Last Guests was made into a Stan Original TV series, Watching You. Seventeen Years Later was shortlisted for both the 2025 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction and the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel, and is currently being adapted for the screen. The Gambler is his eighth novel. Find The Gambler through Booktopia or from your local bookshop or library. Books & authors discussed in this episode On Writing by Stephen King Karl Ove Knausgaard Tierney Page Sally Hepworth He Read, She Read podcast with author Sarah Bailey The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins Land by Maggie O'Farrell The Correspondent by Virginia Evans In the Woods by Tana French Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman Dune by Frank Herbert (aka 'June') Vigil by George Saunders Departure(s) by Julian Barnes The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung The Midnight Timetable by Bora Chung The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton Upcoming events Darwin – join Ashley for her first-ever Darwin event, part of NT Writers Festival, Sunday 31 May, 10.15am Darwin – join Ashley in conversation for a Book Besties Darwin special event, Monday 1 June, 6pm Sydney – join James for the launch of Touch Grass by Mary Colusi, Tuesday 2 June, 6.30 pm Sydney – join Ashley and Petronella McGovern at Balmain Library, Thursday 4 June, 6.30pm Sydney – join Ashley for a **free** workshop, Connecting with Your Creative Practice, Friday 19 June, 10am-2pm Adelaide – Ashley is teaching Crafting Narrative Drive for Writers SA, Saturday 27 June 10.30am Winter Writing Retreat – join Ashley for a multi-day writing retreat from Writers at the Woolshed, 12-17 July in the Southern Highlands Geelong – join Ashley for her first-ever Geelong event with Dymocks Books in Bars, Wednesday 22 July, 6.30pm Central Coast – join Ashley for an in-conversation at Umina Book Nook on Friday 21 August, 6pm Learn more about Ashley's thrillers, Dark Mode, Cold Truth, and Like, Follow, Die and get your copies from your local bookshop or library. Learn more about James's award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy from your local bookshop or library. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson
Los Tleilaxu comprendieron antes que nadie una verdad que el Imperio prefiere ignorar: la identidad no es el alma. Es una prenda. Puede quitarse. Puede pasarse a otro. Puede coserse sobre carne que nunca supo que estaba desnuda. Lo que el Imperio llama persona, los Maestros del Axlotl llaman molde. Y un molde vacío no tiene opinión sobre quién lo llena.Lo perturbador no es que puedan hacerlo. Lo perturbador es que la prenda pueda creer que es la piel. — "Anatomía de lo Fabricado", atribuido al Archivista Menor Frel Odan, Biblioteca Suprina de Tleilax. Texto confiscado y destruido por orden del Landsraad, año 10.151 A.G.--Aurore Polaris es un actual play de Dune: Aventuras en el Imperio, un juego editado en español por Nosolorol.
In this episode, Madeline chats again with Bill Patenaude, a retired mechanical engineer who used to work for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. During their conversation, they discuss talk about his sci-fi novel and its sequel, the inspiration for the novel, why he chose a near-future sci-fi setting, the importance of feedback on creative endeavors, the incarnational aspect of reading, and so much more!-link: During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include his previous episode on the podcast as well as episode 94, Laudato 'Si, 2001: A Space Odyssey, the Sore Must Be the Storm anthology, Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, and Dune by Frank Herbert.If you're interested in checking out Bill's writing, you can check out his blog and read his debut novel, A Printer's Choice.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!
YES I KNOW. We are still here. Like a lot of creators, we are struggling to keep making light hearted content in a world that feels a little too heavy lately. It's been tough to read anything much less weaponized ninja sex nuns (I'm looking at you Frank). So we decided to have a little fun with it and get totally and completely wasted and just end the episode when the thoughts were running through our fingers like galaxies or however the quote goes. Enjoy! There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 31-33. They break down the single most disturbing chapter in the entire Dune Saga, and question Frank Herbert's decision to write it. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse 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://gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this second chapter of Journey to Arrakis, we continue our deep exploration of the Dune universe with returning guest Brian Herbert, author, biographer, and steward of his father Frank Herbert's legacy. This episode shifts from the origins of Dune to its earliest screen lives, as Brian reflects on the bold, controversial, and often misunderstood adaptations that paved the way for today's resurgence. From David Lynch's visually arresting 1984 film to the SyFy Channel's ambitious early‑2000s miniseries, Brian offers rare insight into how these interpretations honored, challenged, and expanded the world his father created. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
La doctora Ranya y su equipo de investigación llegan a lasentrañas del misterio. Ocultos en el interior de la sonda médica y del cazador buscador, yacen relictos de antiguas intenciones: una mano invisible mueve los hilos del tablero. ¿Cómo pudimos olvidarlo? Estuvo frente a nosotros desde un comienzo, sin esconderse; solo dormía, esperando que lo recordáramos.Las piezas se mueven en las sombras, y Ranya sigue el rastro hacia verdades que cambiarán los paradigmas de su realidad y de su propia identidad.Aurore Polaris es un actual play de Dune: Aventuras en el Imperio, un juego editado en español por Nosolorol.
(00:00:00) Technical Difficulties and Mic Troubles (00:03:00) The Clay Face Movie Announcement (00:05:43) Batman Universe Expansion and Clay Face's Origins (00:19:40) The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan's Epic Adaptation (00:32:21) Robert Eggers' New Werewolf Movie (00:42:33) Other CinemaCon Announcements (00:44:31) Lord of the Rings Prequel Casting News (00:45:35) Supergirl's Alien Language Skills (00:46:03) Evil Dead Franchise Updates (00:47:35) Dune Part Three and Avengers Doomsday To kick off this week's exciting episode, the guys dive deep into the latest and most intriguing news emerging from this year's highly anticipated CinemaCon. This event, known for showcasing the biggest upcoming films and industry trends, has provided a wealth of information that fans and filmmakers alike are buzzing about. They begin their discussion with a fascinating look at DC Studios' upcoming project, Clayface. This film, which is being heralded as a body horror masterpiece, is penned by the talented Mike Flanagan, who is known for his ability to weave horror elements with rich character development. The direction is in the capable hands of James Watkins, whose previous works have demonstrated a keen eye for atmospheric storytelling. The guys analyze what this unique take on the classic villain could mean for the DC cinematic universe, particularly in how it might explore themes of identity and transformation in a way that resonates with contemporary audiences.Following this, the conversation shifts to Christopher Nolan's much-anticipated film, The Odyssey. This project promises to be a visually stunning reinterpretation of the classic tale, featuring a pivotal scene that showcases the legendary Trojan Horse. The guys discuss Nolan's signature storytelling style and how it might bring new layers of depth to this ancient narrative, potentially blending historical elements with his trademark non-linear storytelling. They ponder on the implications of such a scene in the context of modern cinema and how it could influence audience perceptions of heroism and cunning.Next on the agenda is Robert Eggers' intriguing new film, Werwulf, which stars the dynamic duo of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lilly-Rose Depp. The guys express their excitement about Eggers' unique vision, known for his meticulous attention to historical detail and atmospheric tension. They speculate on the film's premise and themes, considering how it might delve into folklore and mythology, potentially offering a fresh perspective on the werewolf legend. The chemistry between Taylor-Johnson and Depp is also a point of discussion, with the guys contemplating how their performances could elevate the film's narrative.As the episode progresses, the guys engage in a rapid-fire news segment that covers a plethora of upcoming projects that are generating buzz in the film community. They touch upon Evil Dead Burn, a new installment in the beloved horror franchise that promises to deliver the same thrills and chills that fans have come to expect. The conversation then shifts to Dune Part 3, where they discuss the potential for the continuation of Frank Herbert's epic saga and what it could mean for the characters and the expansive universe. They also touch on the intriguing title Avengers' Doomsday, speculating on how this new entry might reshape the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its heroes.Furthermore, the guys briefly discuss Digger, a project that has caught their attention, along with a new venture from J.J. Abrams that has yet to be fully unveiled. The anticipation surrounding Abrams' work is palpable, given his track record of creating compelling narratives that captivate audiences. Lastly, they wrap up the rapid-fire segment with a mention of Violent Night 2, a sequel that has fans eager to see how the story of Santa Claus in a violent showdown will unfold. Each of these topics fuels an engaging discussion, providing insights and predictions that keep listeners on the edge of their seats, eager for the cinematic experiences that await.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy
Vamos a repasar con multitud de detalles y gran cariño por la historia: Dune, la versión de Denis Villeneuve de 2021. Ven con nosotros a recoger especia rucha. Con Daniel Pérez y Luis Martínez Vallés Aquí el podcast con la bio de Frank Herbert, no te lo pierdas: https://www.ivoox.com/frank-herbert-padre-dune-audios-mp3_rf_125357521_1.html Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
In this premiere episode of Journey to Arrakis, we open the doors to the vast, windswept universe of Dune by going straight to the source. Author and biographer Brian Herbert joins us for an intimate conversation about his father, Frank Herbert, the mind behind one of the most influential science‑fiction sagas ever written. Brian reflects on Frank's creative process, the philosophical roots of the Dune universe, and the personal experiences that shaped the novel's themes—ecology, power, religion, and human potential. Together, we explore how a single story about a desert planet grew into a cultural touchstone that continues to challenge and inspire readers more than half a century later. Featured Audio With permission from Macmillan Audio, this episode includes select clips from the audiobook of Dune, offering listeners a vivid entry point into the world of Arrakis: Princess Irulan's private writings, which frame the political and historical tensions surrounding Paul Atreides A dramatic moment in which Paul and Jessica, fugitives in the desert, encounter the Fremen for the first time—an encounter that will alter the fate of the Imperium What You'll Hear in This Episode Brian Herbert's memories of Frank Herbert The philosophical and political questions that shaped the novel Immersive audio moments from the original Dune audiobook Why This Episode Matters To understand Dune, you must first understand the man who imagined it. This conversation sets the foundation for the entire Journey to Arrakis series, grounding the sweeping mythology in the real human story behind it. Support My Walk To Battle Pancreatic Cancer in Purple Stride
Taylor and some special guests watch the Dune Miniseries (2000) and talk about it. This episode is for the first episode. Dune John Robin Careless Producer: Megan Kaczanowski
Seguimos con ‘Cervatana’, recuperando la energía de la última edición de ‘La Radio Encendida’, donde su directo dejó claro que no estamos ante un proyecto más, sino frente a una experiencia sensorial completa.Una propuesta que desborda lo musical para convertirse en un viaje hipnótico entre lo físico y lo electrónico (y con mucha influencia de las novelas de Dune de Frank Herbert).Escuchar audio
We're revisiting our past this month, adding Present-Day Overdue research and context to a few old episodes that didn't have them. This week, 2026 Andrew and Craig talk about Frank Herbert and the extended Dune-iverse while 2013 Andrew and Craig do their best to talk about the book. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/overdue.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Abu and Leo bring you another unpublished manuscript, ATREIDES HARKONNEN FEUD by Stephen Goldman, which explores this central conflict at the heart of the first books by Frank Herbert. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the 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.gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Hunters of Dune is the first mainline Dune novel not written by Frank Herbert. In this episode, we're exploring the markedly different writing styles and narrative priorities that Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring to the series, as well as the equally unavoidable and unanswerable question of their fidelity to Frank Herbert's original vision. Cam's also investigating the sudden gold rush of gholas, face dancers, Reverend Mothers, and self-duplicating robots to build out a theory on dissolving personal identities and historical patterns. Finally, we zoom in on the novel's brand new villains, who paradoxically seem to come out of both left field and ancient history. This one's a doozy, let's dive in! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com
Taylor and some special guests watch the Dune Miniseries (2000) and talk about it. This episode is for the second episode. Dune John Robin Careless Producer: Megan Kaczanowski
(0:00) Intro (1:40) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:26) Start of interview (3:19) Eric's origin story (5:00) The Lean Startup Journey (10:23) About The Long-Term Stock Exchange (18:00) Governance and Eric's New Book Incorruptible (24:14) On Governance in Startups vs. Public Companies and so-called "best practices." "One of the key ideas in the book is that it's always too early until it's too late." (28:37) Why the title Incorruptible. How to become an incorruptible force for good in the world. (33:15) The board members' sacred obligation. The call for a director's oath. (34:40) The concepts of Financial Gravity and Career Equity. "The force that no one controls, but everyone obeys." "The number one thing CEOs notice before and after the IPO: every employee is looking at the stock ticker every day." (41:38) Innovations in AI Governance (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc) "A new old idea" (44:36) On the Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) structure. (46:25) The Case for New Governance Structures. "The shareholder primacy debate has become completely divorced from the actual material interests of shareholders." The example of Costco. (52:45) On Dual-Class Share Structures. "I don't think emperor for life is a great political system" "[The] standard governance [model] has to be really bad for dictator for life to be an improvement." "I'm interested in trying to create what I call the architecture of institutional longevity. What would it take to create organizations that can endure for decades or even centuries? In order to do that, by definition, we have to find ways to encode the ethos." (56:51) Mission-Locked Constellations. "Structures that involve many different entities that are locked together to act as a bit of an immune system against corruption." "The spiritual holding company: a constellation of multiple entities where some entity has the responsibility of being at the center to provide basically mission protection as a service to the for-profit entities under its purview." (1:01:07) The Novo Nordisk story. *reference to the Acquired podcast episode. (1:07:10) Books that have greatly influenced his life: The Machine that Changed the World, by James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos (1990) Toyota Production System, by Taiichi Ohno (2001) Toyota Way, by Jeffrey Liker (2003) Dune, by Frank Herbert (1965) The Dawn of Everything, by David Graeber and David Wengrow (2021) The Enlightened Capitalists, by James O'Toole (2019) (1:12:20) His mentors. Steve Blank, Ken Duda, Maliz Beams, Dario Amodei, Brian Chesky, Matthew Prince, Sid Sijbrandij, Dustin Moskovitz, James Reinhart, Todd Park. (1:14:00) Quotes that he thinks of often or lives her life by "Nothing real can be threatened, and nothing unreal exists" (from A Course in Miracles) (1:15:25) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that he loves (1:16:08) The living person he most admires Eric Ries is the Creator of the Lean Startup method and author of The Lean Startup, he has spent two decades reshaping how companies are built and managed. He is also the founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) and host of The Eric Ries Show podcast. More info on his latest book Incorruptible here. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License
Caroline Fraser joins the Coming From Left Field podcast to discuss "Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers," her genre-bending blend of true crime, environmental muckraking, and personal memoir about growing up near Tacoma's Asarco smelter in the heyday of Ted Bundy and other Pacific Northwest serial killers. Drawing on research about lead and arsenic exposure, brain science, and corporate archives, Fraser argues that heavy metal poisoning, especially from smelters and leaded gasoline, helped shape an era of unprecedented violent crime, while corporations and regulators concealed what they knew to protect profits. The conversation ranges from the company town politics of Ruston and Kellogg, Idaho, to bankruptcy scams that left taxpayers with Superfund bills, to gendered effects of lead on male and female brains, and the cultural fascination with serial killers. Along the way, Fraser and the hosts connect Murderland to earlier work like Prairie Fires, to Frank Herbert's Dune as an industrial-ecological parable rooted in Tacoma, and to today's fights over toxic redevelopment and AI-era data centers, which repeat the same jobs-versus-health trade-offs. Caroline Fraser is an American nonfiction writer and literary critic best known for her Pulitzer Prize–winning biography “Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder.” Born in Seattle to a Christian Science family, she graduated from Mercer Island High School and later earned a Ph.D. in English and American literature from Harvard University, writing her dissertation on the poet James Merrill. Fraser previously worked on the editorial staff of The New Yorker and has written for publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The Atlantic Monthly, Outside Magazine, and the London Review of Books. She is the author of several major nonfiction books: “God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church,” a critical history and memoir about Christian Science; “Rewilding the World: Dispatches from the Conservation Revolution,” on global conservation; “Prairie Fires,” which won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize and 2017 National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography; Resources: Order the book: https://kingsbookstore.com/book/9780593657225 Webpage: https://www.carolinefraser.net/ Greg's Blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com/ Pat's Substack: https://patcummings.substack.com/ #murderland#CarolineFraser#environmentaljustice#leadpoisoning#serialkillers#arseniccontamination#Asarcosmelter#RustonWashington#TacomaWashington#BunkerHillKelloggIdaho#corporatecrime#latecapitalism#structuralviolence#brainscienceandcrime#frontallobedamage#leadandviolentcrime#Superfundsites#DuneFrankHerbert#LauraIngallsWilder#TedBundy#GaryRidgway#PatCummings#PatrickCummings#GregGodels#ZZBlog#ComingFromLeftField#Podcast#zzblog#mltoday
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KAnalytic Dreamz reacts to the newly released official teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three, the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi saga, dropped on March 17, 2026. In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the highly anticipated footage for Dune: Part Three (adapting Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah), set for theatrical release December 18, 2026.The teaser, over 2 minutes long and filmed for IMAX, opens with intimate moments between Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides and Zendaya's Chani discussing their future child—naming possibilities like Ghanima or Leto—before escalating into galactic conflict, holy war consequences, and Paul's burdened messiah role. Returning stars include Zendaya, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides, and Jason Momoa. Newcomer Robert Pattinson debuts as the shape-shifting antagonist Scytale, adding intrigue to the power struggles and internal torment plaguing Paul 17 years after Part Two.The trailer showcases explosive battles, Fremen chants, stunning Arrakis visuals, and Villeneuve's signature scale, with fans praising its addictive quality, epic war sequences, and premium treatment. Directed by Villeneuve and co-written with Brian K. Vaughan, it promises to explore the heavy cost of power, political marriages, Chani's abandonment, and the fallout of Paul's jihad.Analytic Dreamz dissects key moments, character arcs, book-to-screen differences, first-look reveals, and why this teaser positions Dune: Part Three as one of 2026's biggest blockbusters. From the foreshadowing of tragedy to the massive scope of intergalactic war, this reaction unpacks how Villeneuve delivers the ambitious epilogue fans have awaited.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Caleb returns to the Flyin' Solo series as he jumps into the second part of his series looking at all the books he read/listened to in 2025! Join him as he looks at the books on his free-reading list (meaning the books not apart of the Through the Looking Glass, Darkly book playlist). This episode was recorded on Dec. 30th, 2025. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com Books included in this episode: 1. Aliens: Phalanx (2020) [Scott Sigler] 2. My Sweet Audrina (1981) [V.C. Andrews] 3. The Only Good Indians (2020) [Stephen Graham Jones] 4. The Glass Hotel (2020) [Emily St. John Mandel] 5. Dune: House Atreides (1999) [Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson] 6. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) [Jules Verne] 7. The Godmakers (1972) [Frank Herbert] 8. Meg: Hell's Aquarium (2009) [Steve Alten] 9. False Gods (2006) [Graham McNeill] 10. Star Wars: Truce At Bakura (1993) [Kathy Tyres] 11. Sphere (1987) [Michael Crichton] 12. Aliens: Bishop (2023) [T.R. Napper] 13. Project Hail Mary (2021) [Andy Weir] 14. The Running Man (1987) [Stephen King] 15. Trouble with Lichen (1960) [John Wyndam] 16. Origins (2011) [Steve Alten] 17. Alien: Out of the Shadows (2014) [Tim Lebbon] 18. Galaxy in Flames (2006) [Ben Counter] 19. One (1988) [Richard Bach] 20. Foul Play Suspected (1935) [John Wyndham] 21. Sea of Tranquility (2022) [Emily St. John Mandel] 22. The Day of the Triffids (1951) [John Wyndham] 23. Chocky (1968) [John Wyndham]
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesPaul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards, capping a ceremony that saw the film earn six Oscars including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and the inaugural Best Casting award. Ryan Coogler's Sinners made history as the most-nominated film in Academy Awards history with 16 nominations, taking home four trophies including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay for Coogler, and Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw; the first woman to win in that category. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet, Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for Weapons, and KPop Demon Hunters took Best Animated Feature. Hot off the heels of his debut in HBO's Lanterns teaser trailer, Aaron Pierre has been officially confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter to reprise his Green Lantern role as John Stewart in James Gunn's Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, joining returning cast members David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and newcomer Lars Eidinger as Brainiac. The Dunesday festivities have officially commenced as Denis Villeneuve shared the first teaser for Dune: Part Three earlier today, currently slated to release the same day as Avengers: Doomsday: December 18, 2026. The heavy and moody two minute and thirty second look showcased returning stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson as well as Anya Taylor Joy as Paul's sister Alia, a role that was reduced to a cameo in the last film, and the seeming return of Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho. Newcomer Robert Pattinson also pops up as the villainous Scytale, a character featured in Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah. Kate Winslet has joined the cast of Andy Serkis' upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel The Hunt for Gollum in an undisclosed role.Netflix has closed the deal for KPop Demon Hunters directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to return to direct a sequel as part of a new, multi-year writing and directing pact.During an interview with Hello Sidney, Scream writer and Scream 7 director Kevin Williamson said that he does not expect to write or direct Scream 8, the potential follow-up for the Paramount Nathan Fillion revealed at Awesome Con this weekend that an animated Firefly series is in advanced development based on the sci-fi franchise, with original cast members returning to voice their characters. Hulu has opted not to proceed with its Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, starring and executive produced by Sarah Michelle Gellar. She broke the news to fans on Instagram Saturday morning. Paramount Pictures is not moving forward with Max Landis‘ G.I. Joe movie, sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter. The next book in the Reign of the Empire trilogy from Star Wars will be Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse. It is set one year before the first season of Andor and will feature Mon Monthma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera again. The book comes out on September 15.Paramount has officially green lit A Quiet Place Part 3. John Krasinski will return to direct and cast members Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe will all return for the sequel. A number of new additions to the cast have also been made including Sinners villain Jack O'Connell, Jason Clarke and Love Lies Bleeding breakout Katy O'Brian. Jason Ritter and Patrick Wilson have signed on to the cast of HBO's The Last of Us season 3. Wilson will recur as Abby's father, Jerry. Ritter will play Hanley, a Washington Liberation Front soldier.First looks at the upcoming teaser trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day have begun dropping on Spider-Man social media accounts in short clips, with a full trailer confirmed for Wednesday morning.
Taylor and some special guests watch the Dune Miniseries (2000) and talk about it. This episode is for the first episode. Dune John Robin Careless Producer: Megan Kaczanowski
Bem-vindos a Arrakis e bem-vindos ao DunaCast. O DunaCast vai ser o podcast que irá analisar detalhadamente todos os 60 capítulos do livro Filhos de Duna e suas 511 páginas.O DunaCast é o podcast oficial do fandom de Duna no Brasil. Em cada episódio, discutimos sobre os personagens, as suas origens, as inspirações do autor Frank Herbert e as teorias e filosofias da saga. Pascoal Naib e convidados especiais analisam detalhadamente cada capítulo dos livros da saga Duna sem spoilers dos capítulos posteriores.Capítulo 21Alia enfrenta pressão por todos os lados. Os Naibs Fremen exigem o retorno de Lady Jéssica ao Conselho, enquanto a CHOAM e a Guilda Espacial conspiram nos bastidores para quebrar o monopólio da especiaria. Idaho percebe que Alia está "possuída" (Abominação) por um ancestral. Enquanto Alia teme pela própria vida, Duncan tem uma visão profética de Leto II e Ghanima em perigo real, alertando sobre a importação de animais vivos (uma possível arma biológica ou assassina).Capítulo 22O reencontro entre Jéssica e Alia é marcado por uma guerra fria psicológica. Jéssica retorna de Caladan com a missão da Bene Gesserit de conter o fanatismo religioso criado em torno de Paul, mas encontra uma filha quase irreconhecível. O amante de Alia, Javid, tenta manipular Jéssica para que ela denuncie o Pregador, mas Jéssica percebe a armadilha e a corrupção moral da corte de Alia. Jéssica conclui que Alia não é apenas uma vítima, mas uma participante voluntária de sua própria queda, agindo para destruir o legado de Paul.Convocação para o jihad! Criamos uma campanha no Catarse para contribuições de nossos ouvintes que possam nos ajudar a garantir a produção contínua do DunaCast. Para saber mais, acesse: https://www.catarse.me/dunacast?ref=user_contributedOu você pode contribuir via PIX. Nosso PIX é nosso e-mail:dunacast@gmail.comNos envie sua pergunta, arte, curiosidade ou correção de algum erro nosso pelo e-mail dunacast@gmail.comLembre-se de se identificar no texto do e-mail e de colocar o título do episódio no assunto do e-mail. Será um prazer ler sua mensagem em nossos episódios.A arte de capa do DunaCast é um trabalho de Márcio Oliveira (instagram.com/marciooliveiradesign). A edição do DunaCast é um trabalho da Radiola Mecânica (radiolamecanica@gmail.com).Links• DunaCast• Twitter: twitter.com/dunacast• Instagram: instagram.com/dunacast• Telegram: https://t.me/dunacastoficial• Site: linktr.ee/dunacast• Duna Arrakis Brasil• Twitter: twitter.com/dunabrasil• Instagram: instagram.com/dunaarrakisbrasil• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dunaarrakisbrasil• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2a4hZ6JZtPxTS7yPOeLRjg• Medium: https://medium.com/@dunabrasil• Telegram: t.me/dunaarrakisbrasil• Site: linktr.ee/dunaarrakisbrasil• Pascoal Naib (Criador e Administrador)• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PascoalNaib• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascoalnaibduna/• Rildon Oliver (Radiola Mecânica)• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiolamecanica/• Daniel Rockenbach• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielrockenbach/
This week's Frankly marks the second installment of Nate's recurring series, Uncomfortable Questions in Unsettled Times, where he poses questions about our shared future. While the first edition posed broad questions about civilizational trajectory, today's episode is prompted by the Iran situation and what happens when geopolitics stops feeling distant and starts arriving as supply chain disruptions, rising prices, fear, and renewed stories about enemies and allies. Nate walks through five questions that move from the practical to the interior. He begins with the gap between what is essential and what is merely familiar in modern life, asking listeners to identify what they depend on before scarcity makes the choice for them. From there, Nate turns inward to examine what the act of assigning blame actually does to our nervous systems and our capacity for response, and poses a larger geopolitical question about whether the collapse of U.S. global power would be net positive or net negative for the world. He then asks listeners to imagine their own town or community in 2050, and what actions they might take now with a few people around them. The episode closes with a reflection on fear as a force that narrows perception and collapses the potential for action, drawing on Frank Herbert's Dune and Nate's own honest response to watching a scenario he had long gamed out begin to move closer to reality. What fears about the future are quietly limiting your ability to act today, and which are actually helping you prepare? Is assigning blame increasing your capacity for meaningful action, or mostly giving shape to your distress? And if your future is going to become more local than you expect, what could you begin to do now with a few people in order to move toward the better end of the distribution? (Recorded March 11th, 2026) Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie. --- Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners
We continue with Librivox's 4th Short Science Fiction Collection! This week: "Missing Link" by Frank Herbert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Bene Gesserit Sisterhood is the ancient, far‑reaching order at the heart of Sisterhood of Dune, and the novel draws heavily on Frank Herbert's extensive background notes about their origins, training, and long‑term genetic ambitions. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson use those notes to explore the Sisterhood at a formative moment—eighty years after the Butlerian Jihad—when their identity, power, and purpose are still being forged. The novel explores the early development of the Bene Gesserit as one of the “Great Schools” emerging after the destruction of thinking machines. Alongside the Mentats, Suk doctors, and the nascent Spacing Guild, the Sisterhood is still defining its philosophy and political role. The anti‑technology Butlerian movement is rising, creating a volatile environment in which the Sisterhood must secure its place and protect its long‑term plans. SAVE 17% ON PLUS TODAY
We are back! Sorry, this is a little quick and dirty. Trying to hold it together and get caught up! Enjoy! There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this grand finale of our 'Devouring Dune' series, we're discussing Frank Herbert's much-maligned & misunderstood final novel: Chapterhouse: Dune. Is the endless repetition of character resurrections and plot devices a sign of diminishing returns, or a lesson in pattern recognition that reveals the true ending of the series? Is the famously unresolved ending an indictment of the later sequels or a bittersweet commentary on the cynical nature of history and impossible narrative expectations? Hope into the no-ship and buckle up tight, this episode is getting esoteric. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com
What happens when science, imagination, and miles above the earth collide?In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas — creator of the Vitalerium Series, a science-fiction saga literally written at 36,000 feet. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and trained through Northeastern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Nicholas followed a winding path through medical science, wound healing, burn treatment, and regenerative medicine—before answering the creative call he could no longer ignore.Spending years traveling the country to work alongside burn surgeons and survivors, Nicholas found inspiration in the quiet moments between destinations. Somewhere between takeoff and landing, the universe of Vitalerium was born. Drawing influence from science-fiction giants like Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Frank Herbert, and Isaac Asimov, he crafted a story where science meets morality, and humanity's future hangs in the balance.In this conversation, we explore:• How a career in medical science shaped his storytelling• Writing a novel in the skies—literally• The intersection of science fiction, ethics, and humanity• The expansive vision behind a seven-book series• Crafting the journey of protagonist Roman MatthewsIf you love thought-provoking science fiction, behind-the-scenes author stories, and conversations that explore morality through imagination, this episode is for you. Connect with our author—https://vitaleriumseries.com/
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Fear doesn't make you weak. It makes you reactive.In this Warrior Mindset episode, we break down the real meaning of “Fear is the mind-killer” from Dune and why Frank Herbert's warning has nothing to do with bravery and everything to do with judgment under pressure.This is not a motivational talk. It's a practical breakdown of what fear does to the human mind, how urgency collapses decision-making, and why disciplined people train to slow the system down before acting.You'll learn:What fear actually destroys first (and it isn't courage)Why reaction feels powerful but creates long-term damageHow breath control restores clear thinkingWhy training under fatigue builds real mental disciplineHow silence prevents escalation when provokedThis episode is about restraint, control, and responsibility. Fear will always show up. The question is whether it decides for you.Train accordingly.Send us a text
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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 13-15. They explore how the Bene Gesserit system of education differs from the Honored Matre, and they ways Frank Herbert's own views on the public education system bled into the narrative. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the Chapterhouse 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://gomjabbar.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out our newest podcast, Shelf to Screen! The podcast where we discuss scifi and fantasy literary adaptations to the screen. In this inaugural episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune!"We'll dive into the origins of the novel, we'll talk a bit about the path it took to in being adapted, and then we'll review the movie!Joe sets the stage with the help of Oregon! Jen sets the bar high with a message on time! Tom tries to assign blame appropriately!Remember: This is only the beginning!Be sure to subscribe to Shelf to Screen wherever you listen to podcasts.https://www.shelftoscreenpod.comSend us your thoughts and questions!Say hello to Shelf to Screen! After years of exploring the World of Dreams, Joe, Jen, & Tom are opening a new chapter. Introducing Shelf to Screen, the podcast that dissects the journey of sci-fi & fantasy stories from the library shelf to the silver screen.https://www.shelftoscreenpod.com/Support the showhttps://www.talkaranrhiod.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkaranrhiodInstagram: talk_aran_rhiodBluesky: @talkaranrhiodX: @arantalkDiscord: https://dsc.gg/talkaranrhiodMerch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/talkaranrhiod
In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Steve and Dan Fouts explore the quote 'Fear is the mind killer' by Frank Herbert. They discuss the claim of the quote, emphasizing the impact of fear on mental processes and the importance of creating safe spaces for conversation. They explore the counterclaim, fear as a potential motivator. The conversation emphasizes the role of courage and curiosity in overcoming fear, particularly in educational settings, and highlights the significance of engaging in meaningful dialogues to foster understanding and connection.Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Teach Different Podcast02:36 - The Impact of Fear on the Mind05:40 - Fear as a Mind Killer vs. Mind Activator08:36 - The Role of Courage and Vigilance11:22 - Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations14:27 - Overcoming Fear in CommunicationImage Source: https://lex.dk/Frank_Herbert
We're back from break and ready to chat (apparently). Here we discuss the third book in the Dune series - "Children of Dune" There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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As a kid, Ramtin fell in love with Frank Herbert's 1965 epic sci-fi novel, Dune. Today, he joins NPR's Books We've Loved crew, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker, to make the case for why he thinks you'll love it too.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Welcome to the DSTE Christmas Spectacular!! There's no Joe or Jono this week so Sam takes over hosting duties and is joined by JT and Ste to talk all things games, TV, and film + books this week. We have a Christmassy catch up before JT's new section Joe-Schmo Rage Baiting'! We also take a quick look at the new Street Fighter film trailer, the 2026 reboot directed by Kitao Sakurai and starring Noah Centineo as Ken and Andrew Koji as Ryu. Ste gives his obligatory World of Tanks update, the enduring armoured warfare MMO, and talks with JT about playing The Outer Worlds 2. This much-anticipated sci-fi RPG sequel from Obsidian Entertainment just launched this October, taking players to the new star system of Arcadia. JT played the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 game as we discuss the blatant rinse and repeat nature of COD (yet it's still fun) and the campaign (or lack of) vs. online gameplay. The pod has an in depth discussion around how games are priced and marketed around free game models with season pass/DLC. We then drop into Sam's Steam Deck Corner, where he's revisiting Trials Evolution, the 2012 physics-based racer from RedLynx. Next, we open Ste's Book Club to discuss Frank Herbert's 1965 sci-fi epic Dune and a Haruki Murakami marathon covering the melancholic Norwegian Wood (1987), the metaphysical Kafka on the Shore (2002), and the dystopian epic 1Q84 (2009). JT sits us down to tell us all about The Chair Company, the new HBO comedy-thriller from Tim Robinson about a man who uncovers a corporate conspiracy after his chair collapses during a presentation. We also test our Duolingo language skills by watching foreign TV shows: Schlag Den Star, the long-running German celebrity competition; Deutschland 83, the stylish 2015 Cold War spy thriller; and One Cut of the Dead, the ingenious 2017 Japanese meta-zombie film by Shin'ichirō Ueda. Sam covers The Beast In Me, the new Netflix psychological thriller starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, and we chat about the massive Netflix vs. Paramount bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, as the streaming giants fight over the future of HBO and the DC Universe. The feature film this week that is unquestionable a Christmas Film - Jingle All The Way, the 1996 holiday classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger on a desperate quest for a Turbo-Man action figure. Get in touch with us: X - https://x.com/DSTEPodcast Email - dontspoiltheending@gmail.com Intro 00:00:00 - Christmas talk 00:03:05 - Joe-Schmo rage baiting + 2025 Comic book films 00:09:22 - Street Fighter film Video Games 00:13:49 - World of Tanks 00:14:25 - The Outer Worlds 2 00:15:42 - Call of Duty Black Ops 7 00:18:55 - Control Resonant + Alan Wake 00:21:38 - Free game model/DLC/season pass discussion 00:27:46 - Sam's Steam Deck Corner - Trials Evolution Books 00:30:34 - Ste's Book Club - Dune + Haruki Murakami / Norwegian Wood + Kafka on the Shore + 1Q84 TV 00:35:53 - The Chair Company 00:40:49 - Duolino chat 00:41:30 - Schlag Den Star (Beat the Star) 00:43:03 - Deutschland 83 00:48:45 - The Beast in Me 00:55:43 - Netflix Monopolisation Films 00:59:07 - One Cut of the Dead Feature Review 01:02:39 - Jingle All The Way
We discuss the (for a second time) the second book in the Dune series! There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Frank Herbert's 1965 epic Dune was once the domain of sci-fi diehards. But in recent years, the book has crossed over into the mainstream. In today's Books We've Loved, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker are joined by Throughline's Ramtin Arablouei, who makes a personal case for the story's appeal – despite its density. Then, special guest, author Pierce Brown, shares whether he thinks Dune has reached Star Wars levels of cultural saturation.Ramtin's Recommendation: ‘Rendezvous with Rama' by Arthur C. ClarkeParker's Recommendation: ‘The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le GuinAndrew's Recommendation: ‘Saga' by Brian K. VaughnTo listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In this episode, they unpack the philosophy of "techno-peasantry", a phrase Herbert coined about his view of technological advancement and how humans should use the technology in their lives. This 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
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