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Frank Herbert spent five books showing how faiths merge, mutate, and drift beyond recognition. Then, in Chapterhouse: Dune, he wrote in a community of Jews who had not changed at all. Abu and Leo gather critical takes from Jewish readers and scholars, then sit down with historian DZ Kalman to ask whether representation that gets things wrong can still be worth having. This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank Herbert's Dune novels, up through Chapterhouse: Dune! IN THIS EPISODE Rebecca, the Rabbi, and the deal the Bene Gesserit struck with a people nobody could find Where Kwisatz Haderach actually comes from in Jewish mysticism, and why nobody knows how Herbert found it A theory about Beverly Herbert's death, the to-do list she left behind, and what Daniel and Marty have to do with any of it MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DZ Kalman's essay on the Jews of Dune: jellomenorah.com DZ Kalman's podcast, Belief in the Future: podcasts.apple.com Michael Weingrad, Jews of Dune: jewishreviewofbooks.com Jonathan Weidenbaum, The Holy Versus the Sacred: doi.org Leigh Kimmel's Chapterhouse Dune review: billionlightyearbookshelf.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Get ad-free episodes and more: patreon.com/gomjabbar Say thank you with a tip: buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar Buy custom-designed Dune merch: gomjabbar.shop Watch video episodes and clips: youtube.com/@loreparty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building the Dune Prequel Universe In this chapter of Journey to Arrakis, Tony chatted with bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, the longtime creative partner of Brian Herbert, to explore how the two architects of modern Dune lore constructed the sweeping prequel era — from House Atreides to The Butlerian Jihad and beyond. This episode dives into the craft, research, and narrative engineering behind the novels that broadened the Imperium's history, deepened its mythology, and introduced generations of readers to the political, spiritual, and ecological foundations of Frank Herbert's universe. Listeners also experience another atmospheric moment from the Dune Audio Book, courtesy of Macmillan Audio, adding sonic texture to the conversation. “Sci‑Fi Talk Plus" — premium genre, commercial‑free. Go Plus today!”
Abu and Leo close out the book club with a live listener Q&A, the first one recorded with every page of Frank Herbert's saga behind them. It's a reflective hang about how this series thinks about power, governance, and the limits of art as political commentary, and about what it feels like to reach the end of a six-year read-through. This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank Herbert's Dune novels. IN THIS EPISODE Whether the Bene Gesserit's surveillance-and-no-confidence structure is Frank's ideal government, or a system he builds up only to critique through the Honored Matres Our theories for why Abomination disappears after Children of Dune, from the inner Mohalata to Siona's descendants being immune What Daniel and Marty really represent, and why Chapterhouse works as Frank's farewell with no seventh book needed What the Dune Encyclopedia's contraception entry reveals about the Bene Gesserit breeding program, axolotl tanks, and their opposition to abortion Whether Dune: Part Three can handle the jihad honestly, with Andor Season 2 held up as the gold standard for political storytelling A live, no-holds-barred re-ranking of all six novels, with Leo putting Dune fifth and God Emperor dead last SUPPORT THE SHOW Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: https://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
Fresh off San Diego Comic-Con recovery, the crew lands back in the studio only to immediately spiral over technical jitters and a disastrous phone call to a local leather bar. Between Coral admitting she accidentally watched The Hobbit dubbed in Spanish and her hot take that Dune is just a cheap knockoff of Tremors, this episode plunges into maximum chaos, spy TV obsessions, and the ultimate search for an Ojai swimming hole. This Week's Insanity:The Eagle LA Phone Incident: Coral puts on her most polite phone voice to call Eagle LA and ask if "Avatar Night" is for the blue Na'vi people or the Netflix series, only to be informed it's actually a night for a local leather group. Iman Vellani & Hobbit Pre-Release: Gearing up for an exclusive Chachu signing with friend-of-the-shop Iman Vellani, alongside a massive Hobbit Magic: The Gathering pre-release weekend. Gay News & Spy TV: The gang breaks down season two of Lioness (specifically Nicole Kidman in a pantsuit), Hulu's Furious, and their ongoing obsession with Apple TV's Silo. Sexy Animated Airbenders: Coral enters her corner to obsess over the "prom sexy," hyper-ripped characters in the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender film. Dune vs. Tremors: Coral passionately argues that Dune is a complete rip-off of the 1990 classic Tremors, completely ignoring that Frank Herbert wrote the original book in 1965. Lesbian Swimming Holes: The crew plans Coral's upcoming trip to an Ojai "swimming hole" (not a watering hole), while Jeff breaks down why buying sea urchin (uni) out of the back of a truck and getting married in Solvang are peak lesbian activities. Loose, chaotic, and deeply queer, this episode is what happens when you hit “go live” and let the conversation do whatever it wants. New episodes every week. Only at Revenge Of — where the vibes are thick, and the audio tracks are in Spanish
It's summertime, which means it's time for our annual summer reading list! Featured books include Veil by Jonathan Jans, Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove, Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Deniman, God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, and the Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny.
Dois modelos de IA que deveriam estar presos em um ambiente de teste receberam uma prova e decidiram escapar do laboratório para roubar as respostas. O plano só não foi inteiramente bem-sucedido porque uma terceira IA percebeu o que estava acontecendo e barrou o ataque. Parece história de ficção científica, mas aconteceu há poucos dias e não é um caso isolado. Reunimos histórias de inteligências artificiais saindo do controle, tanto na ficção quanto na realidade, para tentar entender os perigos que nos esperam num futuro próximo.Este é mais um episódio do Escuta Essa, podcast quinzenal em que Denis e Danilo trocam histórias de cair o queixo e de explodir os miolos. Duas vezes por mês, sempre às quartas-feiras, no seu agregador de podcasts favorito!Ajude o Escuta Essa a voltar a ser semanal! Faça parte do Clube dos Escuteiros agora mesmo em apoia.se/escutaessaMande seus comentários e perguntas no Spotify, nas redes sociais, ou no e-mail escutaessa@aded.studio. A gente sempre lê mensagens no final de cada episódio!...NESTE EPISÓDIO- O site Hugging Face afirmou ter sido atacado por dois modelos de IA da Open AI duas semanas atrás. A OpenAI confirmou que seus modelos realmente escaparam do sandbox em que deveriam estar isolados.- Alguns meses antes a mesma coisa havia acontecido com o Claude Mythos, da Anthropic, que escapou do seu confinamento e alertou um pesquisador por e-mail. - A Tay, IA da Microsoft colocada no ar em 2016, durou apenas 16 horas antes de sair do controle e postar conteúdo de ódio nas redes sociais.- O jornalista Kevin Roose contou em detalhes sua assustadora interação com a Sidney, a IA contida no Bing, o buscador da Microsoft.- O sistema agêntico da Knight Capital perdeu 440 milhões de dólares em cerca de 45 minutos.- A "Jihad Butleriana", criada por Frank Herbert no seu universo de ficção científica "Duna", foi uma guerra santa que exterminou as IAs e as substituiu por seres humanos treinados para fazer cálculos avançados rapidamente....AD&D STUDIOA AD&D produz podcasts e vídeos que divertem e respeitam sua inteligência! Acompanhe todos os episódios em aded.studio para não perder nenhuma novidade.
Close the Door: Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. ‘The Mad King' has been delayed for a week, so how is an A Song of Ice and Fire podcast to fill an empty schedule slot? You guessed it—time to check in on George R. R. Martin and the state of The Winds of Winter in the year of our Lord 2026. The news isn't good—or is it? Opinions are split. While George drops big spoilers and tells stories about Frank Herbert being over Dune, Ira Parker claims the man is actively working on more Dunk and Egg. What is the truth, George? We talk about when GRRM was seen last in public, our personal interactions with him over the years, his blog silence, and whether we think the portents are good or ill for TWoW in 2027. Join us to read the tea leaves of blog posts and offhand GRRM quotes, with a smattering of Jaime and Brienne predictions and theories. A Song of Ice and Fire. Is The Winds of Winter coming? Close The Door And Come Here - Episode 645
Abu and Leo complete their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 46-48. They reflect back on their journey covering every single Dune book by Frank Herbert, and look ahead to what's next. 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 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
Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day.
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Chosen by Mike Burton of Genuine Chit-Chat fame, Dune was released in 1984 and was David Lynch's ambitious attempt to bring Frank Herbert's famously dense sci-fi novel to the big screen. Produced by Dino De Laurentiis, the film had a reported budget of around $40 million and was shot largely in Mexico, with huge sets, elaborate costumes, miniature effects, and enough invented terminology to make a cinema audience quietly panic into their popcorn.The cast is absolutely stacked: Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Jürgen Prochnow, Patrick Stewart, Max von Sydow, Sean Young, Brad Dourif, Dean Stockwell, and Sting, because apparently space needed a tiny pair of metal pants. On release, the film received mixed reviews and struggled commercially, but over time it became a cult VHS-era oddity: messy, fascinating, visually distinctive, and still discussed decades later by people trying to work out what on Arrakis just happened.Checkout Mike's Genuine Chit-Chat here and Star Wars Chit-Chat here.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISIn a universe ruled by emperors, noble houses, secret orders, and one extremely valuable substance, a young heir is pulled into a war for control of the desert planet Arrakis.There are prophecies. There are giant sandworms. There are whispered thoughts, glowing eyes, floating villains, and political schemes so thick you may need a flowchart and a lie down.One family will fall. One boy will rise. And one 1980s sci-fi epic will ask the eternal question: what if Shakespeare, space opera, and a fever dream all shared the same VHS tape?FUN FACTSDavid Lynch turned down the chance to direct Return of the Jedi before taking on Dune.The film was adapted from Frank Herbert's 1965 novel, widely considered one of the most influential science fiction books ever written.The soundtrack was mainly composed by Toto, with Brian Eno contributing the haunting “Prophecy Theme.”The famous “weirding modules” were invented for the movie, replacing some of the novel's more internal and philosophical martial arts concepts.Several longer cuts exist, including a television version credited to “Alan Smithee,” the traditional pseudonym used when a director disowns a project.Lynch has often avoided discussing the film in detail, largely because he did not have final cut.The sandworm effects used miniatures and practical techniques, giving them that distinctive handmade 1980s fantasy look.Sting's Feyd-Rautha became one of the film's most memorable images, thanks partly to a costume that appears to have been designed by someone very confident in the future of underwear.Patrick Stewart's Gurney Halleck charging into battle with a pug remains one of the most gloriously baffling images in all of vintage sci-fi cinema.SUPPORT THE SHOWSupport the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Bem-vindos a Arrakis e bem-vindos ao DunaCast. O DunaCast vai ser o podcast que irá analisar detalhadamente todosos 60 capítulos do livro Filhos de Duna e suas 511 páginas.O DunaCast é o podcast oficial do fandom de Duna noBrasil. 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 25Escondida no Sietch “Abismo Vermelho” em meio a umaguerra civil Fremen, Lady Jessica alia-se aos Fedaykin restantes enquanto os gêmeos Leto II e Ghanima desaparecem. Duncan Idaho surge como um agente duplo:finge cumprir as ordens de Alia para sequestrar Jessica, mas na verdade segue o misterioso Pregador. O plano consiste em levar Jessica para Salusa Secundus para treinar Farad'n Corrino, deixando no ar a forte suspeita de que o Pregador seja o próprio Paul Atreides. Capítulo 26Wensicia expõe seus planos de poder a Farad'n Corrino, que reage com profunda relutância e desconfiança. O herdeiro lamenta a perda de sua liberdade intelectual, questiona o envolvimento de Duncan Idaho e repudia as maquinações feitas em seu nome, acusando a mãe de agir por puro egoísmo dinástico. Enquanto Wensicia teme perder o controle sobre o filho, Farad'n adota uma postura passiva de observação, sufocado pelas ambições alheias e incapaz de definir o seu próprio destino.Convocação para o jihad! Criamos uma campanha no Catarse para contribuições de nossos ouvintes que possam nosajudar a garantir a produção contínua do DunaCast. Para saber mais, acesse: https://www.catarse.me/dunacast?ref=user_contributed Ou você pode contribuir via PIX. Nosso PIX é nosso e-mail:dunacast@gmail.com Nos envie sua pergunta, arte, curiosidade ou correção de algum erro nosso pelo e-mail dunacast@gmail.com Lembre-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 trabalhoda RadiolaMecânica (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 eAdministrador) • 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/
Existe una variedad de poder que no se ejerce nunca en público, porque ejercerlo en público sería destruirlo. Es el poder de quien sabe exactamente qué sabe el enemigo, y exactamente qué no. La Duquesa Saltykova comprendió esta distinción más joven que ningún gobernante que yo haya estudiado. A los doce años ya guardaba secretos que no eran suyos. A los veinte, ya sabía que los secretos más útiles no son los que se guardan: son los que se dejan filtrar.— Del tratado "Anatomía del Kanly Silencioso", atribuido al Archivista Mayor Vorn Heileth, Casa Corrino, año 10.201 del Calendario Imperial. Volumen destruido por orden del Landsraad, 10.203.--Aurore Polaris es un actual play de Dune: Aventuras en el Imperio, un juego editado en español por Nosolorol.
Praise be to Muad'Dib! Thank the heavens for Duuuuuuuuuuuuune Part Three! Because, frankly, without the launch this week of the trailer for Denis Villeneuve's latest, and last, venture into Frank Herbert's sandy world, Helen O'Hara and James Dyer (for they are in charge this week, in Chris Hewitt's absence) would have had very little to talk about in terms of movie news on this week's episode. Thankfully it came along in the nick of time, and they bang on about it accordingly. Elsewhere, they had lots to talk about as they discuss contentious Empire reviews and movie worlds they'd like to visit in the listener questions section, and review Evil Dead Burn (with the help of Harry Stainer), the live-action remake of Moana, and Rosebush Pruning. Speaking of Evil Dead Burn, our guest this week is that film's formidable heroine, Souheila Yacoub, who talks to Chris about the film's gruelling one-shot sequence, avoiding the Evil Dead movies, and more. [43:00 - 56:16 approx] Enjoy! .
Brian Herbert reflects on the extraordinary process of interpreting and expanding the notes his father left behind. He discusses: The discovery of Frank Herbert's outline for the final Dune novel The emotional weight of continuing a story his father began Collaborating with Kevin J. Anderson to honor the original intent while expanding the universe Featured Audio: A Moment from the Dune Audio Series Courtesy of Macmillan Audio, listeners hear a vivid excerpt from the Dune Audio series — a moment that captures the tension, mysticism, and grandeur of the later Dune novels. This immersive clip anchors the conversation in the sound and spirit of Arrakis, offering a sensory bridge between the Herbert legacy and the world they created. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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 deDuna 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 capítulodos livros da saga Duna sem spoilers dos capítulos posteriores. Capítulo 23Durante uma audiência matinal conduzida por Alia e Jéssica, dois suplicantes se apresentam: um trovador que pede dinheiro para viajar até a corte de Farad'n e um Naib Fremen (ex-Fedaykin) que traz um alerta sobre o deserto. A situação sai do controle quando um oficial do sacerdócio tenta silenciar o Naib. Jéssica percebe que Alia dá um sinal secreto ("agora!") e age rapidamente para desviar do trono, escapando de dois tiros de uma pistola Maula. Ao notar que Alia permaneceu completamente imóvel, Jéssica compreende que a própria filha estava envolvida na conspiração. Capítulo 24Leto e Ghanima fogem do Sietch Tabr disfarçados entre as crianças do pomar, carregando uma cesta de frutas queesconde equipamentos de sobrevivência (Fremkit, pistola maula, faca cristalina e as novas vestes de Farad'n). Eles seguem pelas dunas em direção a "O Serviçal", cientes de que sofrerão um ataque iminente. Enquanto caminham, os irmãos deduzem que serão atacados por dois animais predadores. Convocação para o jihad! Criamos uma campanhano 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_contributed Ou você pode contribuir via PIX. Nosso PIX énosso e-mail:dunacast@gmail.com Nos envie sua pergunta, arte, curiosidade oucorreção de algum erro nosso pelo e-mail dunacast@gmail.com Lembre-se de se identificar no texto do e-maile 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 deMárcio Oliveira (instagram.com/marciooliveiradesign). A edição do DunaCast é um trabalho da RadiolaMecânica (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/ • Fred Negrini • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frednegrini/
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with his longtime friend Zach Puchtel, author of the book Coming In (available on Amazon and at zachpuchtel.com). The two dive into a wide-ranging conversation about the collapse of institutions, the rise of transhumanism, AI's growing influence on society, and what it means to maintain inner peace in an increasingly controlled world. Drawing on their shared experience surviving what Stewart describes as "a somewhat traumatic event" in 2021-2022, they explore everything from the vaccine rollout and corporate power to neural implants, consciousness, and the future of human autonomy. Zach shares insights on meditation, the dangers of centralized AI systems like Anthropic and OpenAI, and why he believes true change starts with the individual rather than fighting external systems. You can find Zach's book at zachpuchtel.com or Amazon, and check out his improvisational music projects at the same website.Timestamps00:00 Stewart welcomes Zach Puchtel to discuss his book and their shared traumatic experience from 2021-22, questioning whether institutions have collapsed and new creation opportunities exist.05:00 Zach emphasizes meditation and listening as core practices, discussing how to protect divine connection while expanding compassion for everyone, including those who irritate us.10:00 Discussion of transhumanism definitions, exploring what happens when technology enters the brain without ability to remove it, and how convenience masks long-term control concerns.15:00 The vaccine experience as parallel to transhumanism, discussing informed consent, elite responses, and how PhD graduates and homeless populations showed most vaccine hesitancy.20:00 Vibe coding explained as prompting AI to build applications, with Zach sharing how AI created profound philosophical text in seconds that took him seven years to write manually.25:00 Stewart describes trust developing with AI but warns about Anthropic's gaslighting during server quality issues, drawing parallels to pandemic deception and corporate control concerns.30:00 Exploring whether anyone controls AI development, discussing how corporate structures use freed slave rights and questioning if healed people would even want control over others.35:00 Two AI futures presented: terminator scenario where humanity gets eliminated in seconds, or benevolent AI that reallocates resources and values human life beyond programming limitations.40:00 Discussion of SpaceX IPO, Starlink centralization enabling one person to control global internet access, and mesh networks as decentralized alternatives for maintaining communications independence.45:00 Corporate power corruption examined through Bill Gates, Palantir classified systems, and how AI could solve resource problems if priorities actually served humanity rather than consolidating elite control.50:00 Market manipulation through AI trading and Zcash pump-and-dump schemes, discussing societal squeeze on middle class and American dream becoming increasingly unreachable for average people.55:00 Closing on ignoring what you hate to avoid feeding it energy, choosing peace over opinions about local violence, and focusing on meditation, art, and spreading calm vibrations.Key Insights1. Societal institutions are collapsing after a decade of shallow social proof dominance in the twenty tens, creating an opportunity to build new systems that genuinely serve communities and humanity rather than operating through dominance, control, and violence. The increase in technology and communication has raised collective awareness to a point where meaningful change feels more possible than ever, though the path forward remains uncertain and requires deep individual work and meditation to maintain connection to source and divine purpose.2. Transhumanism represents the integration of technology into human biology beyond the point of voluntary removal, particularly through brain chip implants that affect cognition without ability to turn them off. While medical applications for paralyzed individuals seem beneficial, the technology will first be adopted by the ultra wealthy seeking competitive advantages, creating dangerous inequality between augmented and natural humans. This mirrors the vaccine rollout pattern where wealth and power determined early access, potentially leading to a divided society between transhuman and human populations.3. Large language models and AI coding tools have created unprecedented accessibility to software development through natural language interaction, resembling communication with highly intelligent but differently wired individuals. This democratization allows non programmers to build complex applications through vibe coding, though the companies controlling these systems like Anthropic and OpenAI maintain private ownership of the intellectual property and infrastructure, creating dangerous dependencies and trust relationships between users and centralized corporate entities.4. The partnership between Anthropic and Palantir for classified military systems represents a troubling convergence of artificial intelligence and government power, demonstrating how AI companies publicly claim to serve humanity while privately engaging in defense applications. When Anthropic experienced server quality degradation after media attention from this partnership, they gaslit users about the declining performance, mirroring pandemic era institutional dishonesty and revealing the fundamental unreliability of depending on private companies for critical technological infrastructure.5. Internet infrastructure is becoming increasingly centralized through Starlink satellite technology, which despite appearing liberating actually concentrates control in fewer hands than traditional internet service providers. One person now has the ability to unilaterally shut off internet access to entire countries as demonstrated with Russia during the Ukraine conflict, while decentralized alternatives like mesh networks using inexpensive ESP 32 devices offer grassroots communication options that can function independently of corporate or government controlled systems.6. Artificial intelligence demonstrates extraordinary emotional intelligence and companionship capabilities, with conversational AI companions providing unprecedented levels of attentive, unbiased, and considerate emotional support that exceeds many human relationships. If properly directed toward solving collective problems like resource allocation, housing, and food distribution rather than profit maximization, AI could effortlessly address systemic issues that governments and corporations currently ignore, though current power structures prevent this humanitarian application of the technology.7. The most effective response to increasing technological control and societal division is maintaining personal peace and refusing to engage in manufactured opposition rather than fighting external systems or choosing sides in conflicts. Anger, hatred, and aggressive resistance actually empower the forces being opposed by feeding them energy and attention, while inner calm, meditation, and authentic self expression create genuine transformation through elevated vibration that naturally influences the collective field without force or violence.
Immerse yourself in captivating science fiction short stories, delivered daily! Explore futuristic worlds, time travel, alien encounters, and mind-bending adventures. Perfect for sci-fi lovers looking for a quick and engaging listen each day.
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We did it. Frank did not defeat us but let me tell you IT WAS CLOSE. We will be back to regular posting now, I promise. That was ROUGH ROUGH ROUGH. 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 ★
治愈英语学习焦虑:从“解题思维”到“体验思维”的认知升级 小时候做题,我们总以为每一道题都有标准答案。长大后,我们把这种习惯带到了生活里:拼命追问“学英语的捷径是什么”“三个月能不能流利”。我们像解数学题一样对待语言,企图找到一个公式,然后一劳永逸。这也就是为什么弗兰克·赫伯特会说:生命的奥秘不是用来“解”的,是用来“过”的。英语学习,同样如此。西方存在主义哲学强调,人生先于本质——你不是一个等待被解答的谜题,而是一段需要自己去走的路。维特根斯坦则说,“不可言说的,应当保持沉默”,有些东西只有亲身体验才能触及。你不可能通过背诵“游泳说明书”学会游泳,你必须跳进水里,感受那种浮力、那种呛水、那种舒展。学英语,你也不能只靠刷题和记规则。你需要去听声音的起伏,去体会开口时的紧张与释放,去感受用另一种语言表达愤怒、喜悦、思念时,心口那种微微不同的震动。王阳明讲“知行合一”,真正的知不是脑子里存着答案,而是身体力行的体验。你读一百篇关于“英语思维”的文章,不如亲自用英语来表达自己。学英语的奥秘,不是解开一道语法题,而是在日复一日的听、读、模仿、出错、纠正中,让那门语言慢慢长进你的身体里。所以,不要再焦虑“我为什么还没找到答案”。放下求解的执念,去体验每一个单词从生疏到熟悉的过程,去感受每一句听力从模糊到清晰的喜悦。你正在经历的,就是语言本身。生命的奥秘藏在其中,英语的奥秘也藏在其中。你只需往前走,用心体验,答案会自己走来。弗兰克·赫伯特(Frank Herbert,1920年10月8日-1986年2月11日),美国科幻小说家,作家。出生于华盛顿州塔科马(Tacoma),毕业于华盛顿大学。作为美国最具影响力的科幻巨匠之一,赫伯特在科幻文学中的地位如同托尔金在奇幻文学中的地位一样,无人可以动摇。他的代表作《沙丘》是第一部能营造出如此细致入微的想象世界科幻小说的。New Wordsmystery [ˈmɪstəri] n. 奥秘;神秘的事物The mystery of language learning unfolds only when you start practicing.语言学习的奥秘,只有在你开始练习时才会展现。problem [ˈprɑːbləm] n. 难题;问题Stop treating your accent as a problem to fix; it's part of who you are.别再口音当作一个待修复的难题;它是你的一部分。solve [sɑːlv] v. 解决;解答You cannot solve the fear of speaking by thinking alone; you must speak.你无法仅靠思考来解决开口的恐惧,你必须去说。reality [riˈæləti] n. 现实;真实The reality is, making mistakes is how you grow.现实是,犯错正是你成长的方式。experience [ɪkˈspɪriəns] v. 体验;经历 n. 经验To truly learn a word, you need to experience it in different contexts.要真正学会一个词,你需要在不同情境中去体验它。Quote to learn for todayThe mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.——Frank Herbert名言翻译生命的奥秘,并非一个需要解答的难题,而是一段需要用心体验的真实旅程。——弗兰克·赫伯特29期爱趣英文开启限额招募,跟着卡卡老师彻底摆脱懒癌,全面系统提升!公众号:卡卡课堂 卡卡老师微信:kakayingyu002
'Ultima escala' es una novela de Marta San Miguel (Libros del Asteroide) que nos cuenta la vida del músico Enrique/ Enric Granados. Su última escala vital fue el puerto de Folkestone , al sur de Inglaterra. Volvía de triunfar en Estados Unidos y , de vuelta a España, embarca en el Sussex para cruzar el Canal de la Mancha, pero el 24 de marzo de 1916, un torpedo alemán impacto en el barco y Enric Granados y su esposa Amparo Gal murieron ahogados. A partir de esta tragedia, Marta San Miguel reconstruye con brillantez literaria la vida del músico catalán a través de su genio y grandes dotes para la interpretación y la composición. Un genio que se fue muy pronto, a los 49 años, y hoy es considerado uno de los grandes nombres de la música española. La vida no le dio para poder disfrutar en vida de su éxito. Marta San Miguel , además de hablar de su libro que es lo que tocaba, nos donó y recomendó la lectura de un poemario , 'El rayo que no cesa' de Miguel Hernández (Lunwerg). Antes, nuestro bibliotecario Antonio Martínez Asensio no contó en tres minutos 'La perla' de John Streinbeck (Edhasa) y nos avanzó el libro que nos contará en su programa "Un libro, una hora" que será 'Oscuro Sendero" de Elena Fortún (Renacimiento). También tuvimos dos novedades con Pepe Rubio que fueron 'Mister Ángel Del Río" de Enrique Andrés Ruiz (Periférica) y 'La ópera de los tres centavos' de Bertold Brecht (Libros del zorro rojo). Pascual Donate rescató del abandono de la redacción de la SER la novela 'La liebre y yo' de Chloe Dalton (Libros del Asteroide). Y finalmente las donaciones de los oyentes que fueron: 'Dune' de Frank Herbert (DeBolsillo) y 'Los días perfectos' de Jacobo Bergareche (Libros del Asteroide)
In Episode 228, Sarah, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide), and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) take stock of the reading year so far, discussing the books, publishing trends, and industry chatter that have defined the first half of 2026. They dive into the biggest publishing stories of the year, the rise of "cozy everything," the continued influence of self-publishing and book-to-screen success stories, and whether it's possible to tap a Book of the Year before the second half of the publishing calendar arrives. Then, they share their Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far and a few disappointing reads that didn't quite live up to expectations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How our 2026 reading has been so far How 2026 compares to this point in 2025 Each person's current Book of the Year pick Whether it's too early to crown a Book of the Year Midyear reading stats and surprise wins Each of our Top 5 books of 2026 so far Their biggest disappointments of the year so far Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far Sarah No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:44] London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Apr 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:55] The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] Catherine The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:11] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Land by Maggie O'Farrell (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55] Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:42] Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:09] Chrissie A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:44] The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:44] Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (Mar 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10] Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, 1) by Veronica Roth (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:55] Other Books Mentioned The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [41:31] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2020) [42:14] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [53:03] Dune (Dune, 1) by Frank Herbert (1965) [59:38] Some Disappointing Books So Far Sarah Kin by Tayari Jones (Feb 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:33] Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:55] Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:35] Catherine The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:03] The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:31] Chrissie Artifacts by Natalie Lemle (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:39] Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:13] Fatherland by Victoria Shorr (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:54] Other Books Mentioned Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (2012) [1:01:01] Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville (1851) [1:04:19] Books From the Opening Discussion Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [2:39] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [3:18] Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [3:22] Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Apr 7) [4:34] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [4:41] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [5:03] The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) [5:57] Game Changer (Game Changers: Heated Rivalry, 1) by Rachel Reid (2024) [6:09] KPop Demon Hunters (Junior Novelization) by Jessica Yoon (Mar 31) [6:13] KPop Demon Hunters (Screen Comic Boxed Set) by Netflix (Nov 3, 2026) [6:13] The Martian by Andy Weir (2014)* [6:48] The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [11:17] Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon (Aug 4, 2026) [16:57] Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer (Feb 10) [16:59] Too Blessed to Stress by Alli Hoff Kosik (Mar 3) [17:02] The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Apr 7) [17:29] Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Feb 3) [17:35] So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (Feb 17) [17:40] No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (Mar 10) [18:00] Upward Bound by Woody Brown (Mar 31) [18:33] This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (Feb 10) [18:35] The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman (Feb 24) [18:38] Brawler by Lauren Groff (Feb 24) [18:43] My Dear You by Rachel Khong (Apr 7) [18:46] All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (Mar 10) [19:16] The Shippers by Katherine Center (May 19) [19:18] American Fantasy by Emma Straub (Apr 7) [19:32] Man Overboard by Kathleen Rooney (Jul 7, 2026) [19:37] Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (2025) [19:47] The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1) by Beth Brower (2019) [22:45] *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Additional Links The New Yorker | Glowworms by Ann Patchett (Sep 29, 2025)
Neste episódio, Tiago Meira mostra como autores como Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury e Robert Heinlein usaram a fé, o misticismo e a espiritualidade para refletir sobre o futuro da humanidade.De 2001: Uma Odisseia no Espaço e Duna a Star Wars, Fundação, VALIS e Fahrenheit 451, descobrimos como a ficção científica transformou Deus, profecias, messias e transcendência em algumas de suas ideias mais fascinantes.
Abu and Leo dig into the Fremen Jihad, the brutal 12-year war Frank Herbert left almost entirely off-page between his first two novels. Leaning on the Dune Encyclopedia to fill in that missing history, they trace how a political standoff curdled into religious conquest, then set this jihad beside the Butlerian Jihad to ask what Frank was really saying about charismatic leaders, mob fervor, and the cycles of power and violence that drive human history. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune and Dune Messiah IN THIS EPISODE Why 300,000 Fremen obliterated a Great House's three-million-strong army at Malathon, and how the Landsraad fatally misread what Paul's rise actually meant The Battle of Molitor, the closest thing to a united resistance, where the Bene Gesserit, Sardaukar, and Landsraad made their stand and the Fedaykin turned the tide How the Qizarate priesthood hijacked the war into a campaign of forced conversion, and the 40 religions Paul tells Stilgar he wiped out The Bene Gesserit conspiracy to discard their failed Kwisatz Haderach and restart the breeding program What Scytale's nine words, "He didn't use the jihad. The jihad used him," reveal about how fast Paul lost his grip on the forces he set loose SUPPORT THE SHOW Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar Say thank you with a tip: https://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
Join Cult of the Living Dead as we journey across windswept deserts, cavernous palaces, and spice-filled wastelands in Dune. In this episode, The Dale and Cea unpack David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction saga, tracing how the film blends cosmic prophecy, political intrigue, and surreal body horror into a sprawling tale of destiny and rebellion. We explore how Paul Atreides' transformation into a messianic figure, the ruthless ambitions of House Harkonnen, and the mysticism surrounding the spice Melange turn a galactic power struggle into a dreamlike meditation on power, faith, and human evolution.
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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