Hosts Humphrey Xu, Nolan Zeng, and Philmore Jeon explore the world of Dune by Frank Herbert. Join them as they read through the book and share their thoughts and opinions in detail, alongside goofy high-school commentary, pop culture references, and an excess of laughter!
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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!
067 - Sudden Death (01:18:56)
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!
066 - One By One (01:02:00)
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!
065 - Rightfully His (01:05:03)
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!
064 - Jabba The Gom (00:41:57)
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!
063 - Royal Reveal (00:39:57)
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!
062 - Swirling Maelstrom (00:51:41)
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!
061 - Redefined (00:43:04)
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!
060 - Sleeping Beauty (00:48:19)
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!
059 - Twists And Treachery (00:47:02)
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!
058 - Maximum Effort (00:45:04)
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!
057 - A Duke Resurgent (00:52:01)
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!
056 - Smuggler's Surprise (00:58:21)
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!
055 - The Magnificent Maker (00:48:36)
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)!
054 - Unforeseen Foresight (00:47:55)
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!
053 - Freakishly Young (00:49:42)
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!
052 - Waves Of Sand (00:58:30)
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!
051 - The Spice Visionary (01:02:01)
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!
050 - The Long Awaited Movie: On Dune (2021) (01:53:15)
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!
049 - Triple Agent (00:47:50)
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!
048 - Foolish Temptation (00:57:52)
Welcome back as we begin the third and final book of Dune! There's been a two year timeskip, and the Baron's just as cranky as ever... Feyd has tried to make his move, but he is still far too young to take over the throne. From subtlety in scheming to mass murder, join your hosts as they dodge the Baron's wrath and cunning in chapter 38!
047 - Meeting Her Mother (01:13:20)
Welcome back as we wrap up chapter 37 of Dune! Jessica has unwisely gone through this transformation while pregnant, so her daughter will be left to bear the consequences. Paul and Chani's ship has also sailed - the two share a few intimate moments towards the end. From transfers of information to shedding tears for those yet to die, join your hosts as they try not to become overwhelmed by the shared consciousness of the Fremen in chapter 37!
046 - A Sayyadina Evolution (00:55:33)
Welcome back as we dive into the first half of chapter 37! Jessica, without consulting anyone, has made the decision to become a Reverend Mother! We get a deep dive into the science of the Maker's exhalation - a little bit of chemistry knowledge comes in handy. Also, we briefly get to meet the Reverend Mother Ramallo (briefly, because she won't be here long!). From the holy water Kan to interesting opinions on controversial issues, join your hosts as they witness the transformation of Jessica!
045 - The Stench Of Home (00:58:46)
Welcome back as we jump right into chapter 36! Farok loves the smell and feel of home, although we as the audience probably wouldn't. Paul gets Jamis' property, including his woman. He's not too comfortable, though... better to stay cautious! From the weirding voice to sons armed with crysknives, join your hosts as they plug their noses in chapter 36!
044 - Fete, or Fate? (00:51:00)
Welcome back as we jump into the last third of chapter 35! Feyd finishes off the gladiator, but not without his trickery. Even with the bravado and planning that Feyd has, it's not enough to fool the Fenrings, who immediately suspect something is up... from superhuman efforts to surprising (and adulterous!) plans, join your hosts as they tap out of this action-filled chapter!
