Welcome back to the show after a bit of a hiatus, as we begin Dune Messiah! We start off with the intro by Brian Herbert and an exclusive interview from our new soon-to-die friend Bronso of Ix. From politically incorrect comparisons to the historian's final words, join your hosts as they open up Dune Messiah with a bit of a prelude!

Welcome back as we cover the last part of the last chapter of Dune! Paul and Feyd duel to the death, and the Reverend Mother can only watch as her plans are foiled... from concubines and wives to soporific and acid, join your hosts as they wrap up with a tantalizing end to a stellar book! Thank you guys for supporting us and sticking with us as we've read this book!

Welcome back as we dive into the second third of the last chapter of Dune! Sorry for the long hiatus. We explore each of Paul's enemies, and there's also another love story (or no-love story) brewing! From a dam-weird (sorry!) analogy to Paul's inexorable grasp on the universe, join your hosts as they savour Paul's systematic takedown of his foes!

Welcome back as we begin the first of three episodes on the last chapter of Dune! It's revealed how Alia "telepathically" communicates with Paul, and it's a lot crazier than we thought. With a truce on the line, there's quite a bit at stake, and Paul has many decisions to make... From being rendered emotionless to a potential future bride, join your hosts as they join in the haggling in chapter 48!

Welcome back to the podcast as we dive into the second half of chapter 47! As chaos breaks loose and the atomics are unleashed upon the shield wall, our favorite villain falls prey to none other than the Atreides Gom Jabbar! The Emperor, with no choice, crawls into a corner while destruction is unleashed around him. From a sneaky "Grandfather" to the Emperor's final plan, join your hosts as they dodge the fireballs flying around chapter 47!

Welcome back as we continue our quest towards the end of Dune by discussing the first half of Chapter 47! The Emperor makes his first appearance, and the Baron makes a return! With some information gathered from both Alia and his own sources, the Emperor puts the Baron to shame. From a reunion of old friends to interesting slang (T-P?), join your hosts as they bask in the tension of chapter 47!

Welcome back to the podcast as we cover all of chapter 46 of Dune! Paul's storm, in the minds of the Fremen, is coming, and we get to hear his battle tactics and (Convention questionable) strategies! There's also another tragic death running towards the family... from Geneva Suggestions to surprise raids, join your hosts as they set off the bomb that will trigger the war!

Welcome back as we wrap up chapter 45 of Dune! Paul's woken up, and he's now aggressively seizing the consciousness of Jessica to show her what he saw. He also defines Dune gender roles and the forces at play! From giving and taking to controlled destruction, join your hosts as they're seized by the overwhelming might of Paul's consciousness!

Welcome back as we peruse the first half of chapter 45! Paul's been caught in a deep sleep, after consuming something he shouldn't have! In doing so, he's worried all of his close friends to death... from questionable instincts to allergy attacks, join your hosts as they attempt to help Jessica and Chani wake Paul up!

Welcome back as we complete Chapter 44 of Dune! In a flash, Gurney's got his blade ready to draw blood, and Paul needs to do some master diplomacy to defuse the situation. Jessica, in a rare exposed moment, reneges on all her past prejudices... From "The Great Control" to the soft strums of a baliset, join your hosts as they soak in the tension brought by Chapter 44!

Welcome back as we jump right into chapter 44 of Dune! Paul, Jessica, and Stilgar have concocted a plan to convince the Fremen that a calling out isn't necessary after all... plus, Paul now knows of the Baron's master plan to overthrow Rabban! From swearing fealty to arabic mispronounciations (and miscitations!), join your hosts as they attend Paul's Fremen rally!

Welcome back as we wrap up chapter 43 of Dune! A surprise Sardaukar ambush leaves us speculating about the true nature of Paul's dukedom. Also, a tense yet poignant exchange between Paul and Stilgar quells our doubts about their friendship. From crazy assassin gear to alarm cymbals, join your hosts as they watch Paul command the Sardaukar with the Voice!

Welcome back as we discuss the first half of Dune chapter 43! With a reunion enough to make grown men shed tears, it's quite the joyous yet deadly chapter. Chani also doesn't seem too happy... what's up with that? From spice ambushes to foreshadowing tones, join your hosts as they whoop at the meeting of two key characters!

Welcome back as we read and discuss chapter 42 of Dune! Paul's facing his second big test - the biggest Maker he's ever seen, coming straight for him! In the process, he learns a few valuable lessons about teamwork and camaraderie. Tensions continue brewing between Stilgar and Paul... will there be a challenge soon? We'll see! From sandworm orientation to time nexuses, join your hosts as they ride atop the GWAT (greatest worm of all time)!

Welcome back as we wrap up chapter 41 of Dune! Harah demonstrates her shocking Reverend Mother qualities through surprising revelations. The jihad is also stirring, as young Fremen plan a razzia to bring Paul towards the throne. From thinly veiled threats to unexpected compassion, join your hosts as they wait in anticipation for the dominoes to begin toppling!

Welcome back to the Dune Not Enter podcast as we dive into the first half of Chapter 41! As we get to chat with Alia for the first time, we find out that she's a lot more than she seems... from fake telepathy to "ghanima" insults, join your hosts as they're awed by the adult-child that is Alia!

Welcome back as we wrap up chapter 40 of Dune! Chani's preparing Paul for his test, and we get some revelations into the mysteries surrounding Paul's sister, Alia. Once Paul makes his way out onto the sand, armed with his hooks, the biggest worm shows up... from ritual rites to worried friends, join your hosts as they stand with Paul to face the Maker!

Welcome back as we continue with our perusal of Dune by reading the first half of chapter 40! There's been quite a time skip - our boy Paul even has a child now! Chani's been doing her part to dissuade others from disturbing Paul's spice-induced meditations... from riding the Palanquins to a mother's disapproval, join your hosts as they wait in anticipation in chapter 40!

Welcome back to the show as we review Denis Villeneuve's film Dune (2021) to celebrate our 50th episode! The movie was overall brilliant, but tune in to hear the various details and differences that make the movie what it is. From incredible cinematography and acting to controversial changes, join your hosts as they embark on a journey cast to the big screen!

Welcome back as we continue the third book of Dune in chapter 39! Finally, finally, finally we get to see our favorite Mentat, the one and only Thufir Hawat! He's coming up with the Baron's plans, but he has quite the plans for the Baron... from stunning revelations to copious casualty counts, join your hosts as they become flies on the wall in chapter 39!