The Hidden Jews of Dune With DZ Kalman

The Hidden Jews of Dune With DZ Kalman

Author: Lore Party Media August 21, 2026 Duration: 1:11:37
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

Abu and Leo from Lore Party Media host Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast, a detailed exploration of the sprawling universe Frank Herbert created. This isn't just a surface-level recap; it's a deep, engaging conversation for those who live for the intricate details of political intrigue, ecological philosophy, and character motivations found across the entire canon. Each episode focuses on a specific topic, whether it's a deep dive into a single novel, a breakdown of key scenes from Denis Villeneuve's films, or an analysis of themes presented in the HBO series. The discussion naturally bridges the gaps between the books and their various adaptations, examining what each version brings to the larger saga. You'll hear thoughtful analysis that respects the source material while bringing fresh perspective, all delivered with the enthusiasm of genuine fans. Whether you're a Bene Gesserit scholar or someone who just recently visited Arrakis for the first time, this podcast provides a rich, accessible resource. New installments arrive every other Friday, offering regular journeys into the dunes, the politics of the Imperium, and the mysteries of the spice. Tune in to Gom Jabbar for your comprehensive audio guide to all things Dune.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Gom Jabbar: A Dune Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Lost Entries: Psychology of the Sardaukar and Harkonnens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:02
Abu and Leo finish their Lost Entries run through Carl B. Yoke's psychology manuscripts, uncovered at the Fullerton Archives. This week they read two unpublished Dune Encyclopedia entries on the psychology of the Sardauk…
Book Club: Hunters of Dune (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:14:55
Abu and Leo finish Hunters of Dune, the first book in Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's conclusion of the Dune saga. They break down the back half of the book and vent their feelings about how this is all just so wro…
Lost Entries: Psychology of the Fremen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:29
An unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript called Psychology of the Fremen never made it past Willis E. McNelly's editing desk, until now. Abu and Leo dig into what got cut, in part one of a two-episode dive into the Fu…
DISPATCH: Hugo Winners, Bobiverse Returns & Silo's Divisive Finale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:19
The 2026 Hugo Awards hand Best Novel to Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting and give Murderbot its first-ever trophy, while WorldCon finally reveals the price for the 2023 Hugo scandal: a lifetime ban for administrator Dave…
Book Club: Hunters of Dune (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:08
Abu and Leo begin the book club coverage of Hunters of Dune, the first novel completing Frank Herbert's saga after his death. They walk through the first half of the book's tangled plot before turning to the continuity b…
Producer's Commentary: Revisiting The Road to Dune [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:08
Since we're in our #BrianHerbertEra, Abu and Leo revisit an episode from 2022 covering the history of Dune as told by Brian Herbert in his book, The Road to Dune. SUPPORT THE SHOW Get ad-free episodes and more: ⁠patreon.…
Lost Entries: Roj Amalkin and the Stone Burner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
Abu and Leo return to the Lost Entries series with two Dune Encyclopedia manuscripts that never made it into print. Both were written by one of the Encyclopedia's most prolific contributors, and detail the life of Dune's…
Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 16) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:09
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 l…
Announcing Spice & Dice: A Dune D&D Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:00
Abu and Leo officially announce Spice & Dice, a new Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast set in the far corners of the Dune universe, with Noah Perito back in the dungeon master's chair. The show is built to welcome ne…