Abu and Leo are joined by LEGO product designer Mike Psiaki and Oscar-winning production designer Patrice Vermette to discuss the LEGO® Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter and all things Dune. They get in to everything from the challenges of ornithopter design to the best food in Budapest and the secret trick behind every LEGO set.
This episode is in partnership with the LEGO Group.
This episode contains very light SPOILERS for Denis Villeneuve's first film.
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Oscar winner Patrice Vermette and LEGO designer Mike Psiaki

Gom Jabbar is the ultimate guide to the Dune universe for both longtime fans and newcomers. Join hosts Abu and Leo as they dive deep into every aspect of Dune lore, from Frank Herbert's original novels to HBO's television show and Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster films. New episodes every other Friday.

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Abu and Leo dive into the world of fan fiction, and share two stories hand-picked for your ears.
This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune
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The full stories can be found here: Joseph Atreides and His Servant
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Dipping Our Toes in Dune Fan Fiction

(We're re-releasing remastered versions of our Dune book club episodes from 2021. We are reading the ACE mass market paperback version.)
Abu and Leo complete their re-read of Dune. They break down the stunning final chapter line by line and explore the concerning red flags about Paul's character.
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Book Club: Dune (Mailbag)

Abu and Leo answer your burning questions about the Dune universe in another mailbag episode! They explore why spice can't be created off-planet, who was in charge of Caladan while Duke Leto was away, and the messy web of Reverend Mother memory abilities.
This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune.
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Artificial Melange, Genetic Memory, and the Fate of Caladan

(We're re-releasing remastered versions of our Dune book club episodes from 2021. We are reading the ACE mass market paperback version.)
Abu and Leo continue their re-read of Dune. They break down the stunning final chapter line by line and explore the concerning red flags about Paul's character.
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Book Club: Dune (pg. 741-794)

Abu and Leo FINISH their read-through of God Emperor of Dune by diving deep into chapters 49 and 50. They pick apart the last two chapters and share their final thoughts about this novel.
Read along with us by following the God Emperor of Dune book club schedule
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Oscar winner Patrice Vermette and LEGO designer Mike Psiaki

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