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| Messiah - Chapter 17 | 18 Nov 2024 | 01:18:47 | |
Paul takes charge as the spice hits the fan in downtown Arrakeen. | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 16 | 12 Sep 2024 | 02:18:11 | |
Is this really a new episode? Yes! Join Mike and a couple of troublemakers as we return to Dune Messiah and have a chat with Otheym. | |||
| B2D: Trip to Gamont | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:53:19 | |
The 3rd installment of our secret Between 2 Dunes catalog. This is a series Derek and Mike produced for Patreon while reading the first Dune book. Look out for a new episode every 2 weeks. | |||
| B2D: Heighliners | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:22:11 | |
The 2nd installment of our secret Between 2 Dunes catalog. This is a series Derek and Mike produced for Patreon while reading the first Dune book. Look out for a new episode every 2 weeks. | |||
| B2D: Ampoliros | 29 Feb 2024 | 01:07:23 | |
While Mike embarks on a 6-month Hajj on the Appalacian Trail, please enjoy this 11 part series of our secret Between 2 Dunes catalog. This is a series Derek and Mike produced for Patreon while reading the first Dune book. Look out for a new episode every 2 weeks. | |||
| Distrans: What Happened to the Pod? | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:03:58 | |
Let's talk about the last 2 years. | |||
| Spice World within Spice World within Spice World | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:43:00 | |
On this special April 1st, Mike steps out to make morning coffee while two spice smugglers break into the studio to record the Spice World episode nobody asked for. This episode we ask ourselves...
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| B2D: A Muad'Dib Folktale | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:35:13 | |
Happy Holidays from the sietch! Come join us for a special Muad'Dib Folktale presented by the famous traveling face dancer troupe, Lord Giovanni's Men. | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 15 | 05 Aug 2021 | 02:03:32 | |
We're discussing chapter 15 in Dune Messiah. | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 14 | 29 Jul 2021 | 01:43:12 | |
We're discussing chapter 14 of Dune Messiah. | |||
| Emergency Distrans: Dune News and New Trailer | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:19:04 | |
We get an incoming cielago from San Francisco with the hot goss from the 30-minute Dune feature held in cities across the states. Then, listen to our "Frank Takeaways" about the newest trailer. | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 13 | 22 Jul 2021 | 01:25:11 | |
We're discussing chapter 13 of Dune Messiah. | |||
| B2D: Rivalry in Guilt of Every Kind | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:21:47 | |
The 11th and final installment of our secret Between 2 Dunes catalog. This is a series Derek and Mike produced for Patreon while reading the first Dune book. It's an interesting look and interpretation of what an interaction between Piter and Rabban might look like. The time period isn't specific but it clearly in the years approaching the events of Dune. Rivalry in Guilt of Every Kind https://archiveofourown.org/works/25700365 Other Dune Inspired Works by svegliatevi https://archiveofourown.org/users/svegliatevi/pseuds/svegliatevi/works?fandom_id=683316 | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 12 | 15 Jul 2021 | 01:33:30 | |
Whoa, make some room for Edric in chapter 12. He may still be in his pajamas, but the new ambassador is not pulling any punches. The conspirators begin suspecting one another of treachery; Edric is playing coy, Scytale is on edge, Gaius Helen is in jail, and Irulan has been missing in action for a few chapters. We ponder the state of our Ghola, and just what Scytale hopes to achieve. Then see what Mike can scry from the windpoles about Alia’s fate. Need More to Read? “Mort(e)” by Robert Repino | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 11 | 08 Jul 2021 | 02:09:10 | |
Paul continues to chip away at the Conspiracy in chapter 11. We take a long walk for a small drink of water, so to speak. Quickly moving this conversation into a more private setting Paul finds himself more alone than ever. Following the many motivations in the room, we start to see divisions forming. Just what are Alia’s powers? Need More to Read? “Berlin 1961” by Frederick Kempe | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 10 | 01 Jul 2021 | 02:30:27 | |
With enough spice you can see anything in chapter 10. The fates have decided on some course for Paul, and Chani for that matter. We tackle the meaning of the falling moon, and grasp at straws with Paul's vision. It seems the Zensunni way is to come out as confused as you went in. Need More to Read? “The Once and Future King” by T.H. White | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 9 | 24 Jun 2021 | 01:54:13 | |
We’ve been through the desert, and saw a girl with no name. It just felt good to fly with Duncan again. Over the desert, there was a tomb he could name, but I think those memories caused as much good as pain. Le-to Le-to Le-to … | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 8 | 17 Jun 2021 | 02:22:33 | |
Say what you will about him, and Derek will, Edric shows up in chapter 8. The Guild Navigator does not give an inch during his discussion with Paul. All this happens with the face dancer watching pleasantly from behind the tank. We see a Paul Atreides who is surrounded on all fronts. As he dismisses the exterior enemies, he has to confront the interior enemies Korba and Irulan. This is why we have Bannerjee. Need More to Read? Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 7 | 10 Jun 2021 | 01:54:58 | |
We start to see just what powers Alia does have in chapter 7. Hormones and prescience are a dangerous combination. This manifests in a shadow form as Alia’s own Terrible Purpose. Irulan is able to maneuver the siblings together and things get sufficiently weird. Thank the Maker Stilgar is there to offer advice to the maiden. Need More To Listen To? “Q & A” by Ben H. Winters | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 6 | 03 Jun 2021 | 02:20:01 | |
You could say there is scheming happening right under Paul’s nose in chapter 6. Irulan sneaks down to the basement jail to exchange hollow words with Gaius Helen Mohiam. We meet a new side of the Reverend Mother as no mercy is spared for Irulan. Cracks are starting to show in the conspiracy. I bet with the Dune Tarot we could see who comes out ahead. Need More to Read? "Locke and Key" by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 5 | 27 May 2021 | 02:05:01 | |
Love him or hayt him, the Duncan Ghola is here in chapter 5. Paul knows the game has started, but was this the right move? Even with two mentats we can’t get an answer to that question. Need More to Read? “The Three Musketeers” by Alexander Dumas | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 4 | 20 May 2021 | 02:53:15 | |
Alia makes her debut in chapter 4! Stilgar fills us in on the state of the universe via his many folders. These issues barely register on Paul who once more weighs the fate of everyone with each word. It's not the jihad this time, but something deeply personal. Does Paul know a way out of the trap or is his fate sealed? Need More to Read? “The Wizard of Oz” by Frank Baum | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 3 | 13 May 2021 | 02:54:04 | |
Things really take shape when Scytale meets the greatest sweeper of all Sietch Tabr, Farok. We get to settle down for a dark tale from the jihad in chapter 3. Any time Scytale is present the intrigue gets kicked up to a ten. By the time the baliset ends and the darts have flown, we are left trying to figure just what the plan is. Episode Guide 01:00 Chapter Summary 01:42:15 Face Dancers 02:33:25 Edric’s Etymology on Onomatology 02:45:15 Distrans Need More to Read? “Hyperion” by Dan Simmons | |||
| B2D: Twisted Mentats | 04 Jul 2024 | 01:25:49 | |
The 10th installment of our secret Between 2 Dunes catalog. This is a series Derek and Mike produced for Patreon while reading the first Dune book. Next week will be the final B2D and it's a bit of a special one. | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 2 | 06 May 2021 | 02:18:12 | |
Arrakis. Dune. Desert Planet. It's good to be home. We check in on Paul with chapter 2. While Paul’s with Chani we get to see good ol’ Usul from the block, but the fedaykin comes out when Irulan is around. Once more he readies to walk into the corrida. We see his free will slip away as terrible purpose emerges yet again. Leaving us with just one question: what is the price? Episode Guide 03:20 Chapter Summary 01:43:55 Lady Chani of House Atreides 02:01:50 Edric’s Etymology on Onomatology 02:09:30 Distrans Need More to Read? “The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss | |||
| Messiah - Chapter 1 | 29 Apr 2021 | 02:44:57 | |
We’re digging into the conspiracy and the conspirators this week in chapter 1! We get to meet two of the most mysterious factions in Dune right off the cielago; a Guild Steersman and a Bene Tleilaxu Face Dancer. They outline their plans, and bring Irulan into the fold. We get lost in the possible foreshadowing. Episode Guide 04:05 Chapter Summary 01:47:20 Tleilax 02:25:50 Edric’s Etymology on Onomatology Need More to Read? “The Gunslinger” by Stephen King, Book One of the Dark Tower Series | |||
| Messiah - Prologue | 22 Apr 2021 | 01:28:40 | |
We’re back! Mike and Derek are cracking open Dune Messiah and continuing the saga of Paul Atreides. Before we can get deep in the story, Frank has a prologue to set the stage. A certain Ixian has a lot of spoilers to share. We hope you’re all ready to come along for a wild ride. Will Mike fill that Piter shaped hole in his heart? Will Derek find a hill to die on? Will Giovani come back from retirement? Hit play to find out! | |||
| Dune - Chaos Theory | 08 Apr 2021 | 01:45:31 | |
We're not ready to leave Dune just yet. In this special retrospective, Mike and Derek look back on the major events and players in Dune. We talk about the overarching themes, alternate histories, and the plot lines Frank lost track of. Then we unpack chaos theory in Dune, and its echoes throughout the series. Featuring: “Plots within Plots...Patterns within patterns” Chaos Theory Concepts in Frank Herbert's Dune Novels by Donald Palumbo | |||
| Dune - Chapter 48 (Part 2) | 01 Apr 2021 | 03:41:25 | |
Mike and Derek are ready to close the book on this one. We rejoin the imperial negotiations just in time for kanly. Paul sees his chance to enter the corrida and takes it with “harlequin abandon”. Count Fenring, after all Derek’s build up, finally has his moment in the spotlight. We take our time examining where all the pieces land when Paul claims total victory over the universe... -Red rover, red rover -Dueling Haderachs -Fremen Imposters -Apollo...Ah-Paul-Oh! Episode Guide 04:05 Chapter Summary Begins 02:18:55 Was Paul Atreides an historical personage? 02:39:15 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Arrakis 03:26:55 Distrans Wine King Rabbit Rose “Fresh, juicy, and so pink.” Need More to Read? "The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name" by Brian C. Muraresku | |||
| Dune - Chapter 48 (Part 1) | 25 Mar 2021 | 03:27:48 | |
We did it! We made it to the end of our journey. The battle has been won and now we must divide the spoils. Paul assumes his role as emperor, and Mike and Derek start seeing him in a different light. Hawat makes his final sacrifice for House Atreides. As Shaddam accepts his defeat we get down to negotiations. That is of course until Gurney sees a Harkonnen… -Don’t tell Gurney -Not Giaus Helen’s best day -Historians take Paul to task -Daniel keeps it local this week Episode Guide 04:25 Chapter Summary Begins 02:02:35 Was Paul Atreides an historical personage? 02:36:00 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Arrakis 03:13:20 Distrans Wine Kim Crawford Rose Need More to Read? “Destination: Void” by Frank Herbert | |||
| Dune - Chapter 47 | 18 Mar 2021 | 02:52:23 | |
It's one minute until midnight, so we check in with the other side one last time. The Emperor is scolding the Baron, but Alia steals the show upon her entrance. Alia is meeting her grandparents for the first time. She gives grandpa a great big hug before she runs outside to “play”. When the storm hits and the explosions tear the tent down around us, Mike and Derek run into the desert with Alia. We see the rest of the imperial entourage retreat within the ship. -Where is Rabban? -Atreides Gom Jabbar -Possible Gurney Romance -The Mystery of Wallach IX Episode Guide 02:35 Chapter Summary Begins 01:44:30 Anuril Corrino 02:23:20 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Wallach IX 02:36:15 Distrans Wine Hogwashed Rose “Nice crisp bite to it, a little bit dry.” Need More To Read? “Space Chronicles: Facing The Ultimate Frontier” By Neil DeGrasse Tyson | |||
| Dune - Chapter 46 | 11 Mar 2021 | 02:29:35 | |
We are staring down an oil lens at the end of the book. Paul had gathered everyone, fremen and sandworm alike, along the shield wall for one last battle. When the storm hits, Paul will leave his mark on the shield wall and history. The day of maximum struggle. Everyone begins to make their way down, and we see Paul stop by the radio operator. By the look on his face and the muffled words from the speaker, we know it's all bad news... -Hotel Sardaukar -Atomic Semantics -Don’t test the Great Convention -The problem is: What is Kaitan? Episode Guide 03:45 Chapter Summary Begins 01:45:05 History of Family Atomics 02:09:35 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Kaitan 02:22:25 Distrans Wine Villa Wolf https://villawolf.de/de/ Rose “Zippy” Need More To Listen To? “Reverse Transmission” By Ben O'Brien and Param Anand Singh | |||
| Dune - Chapter 45 | 04 Mar 2021 | 03:24:02 | |
Detective Chani arrives in style because she's allowed to use a thopter. We meet her with Otheym and get her caught up on the last thirty days. Inside, Jessica makes Chani jump through some formalities for no real reason before we get to Paul. Chani solves the problem in about the same amount of time that Jessica wasted. Paul steals the scene when he wakes up though; the Kwisatz Haderach has arrived. We eavesdrop with Otheym at the doorway and hear Paul’s plan... -Oh I get it, Cave of Birds -Melange Spicebeard is still here -Otheym son of...Uliet! -We relax in some Axolotl tanks for our trip to the stars Episode Guide 05:10 Chapter Summary Begins 02:21:15 Otheym and Uliet 02:43:10 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Bene Tlielax Wine Rose “It's got a great tang to it, it's great.” Need More To Read? “The Rum Diaries” by Hunter S. Thompson | |||
| Dune - Chapter 44 | 25 Feb 2021 | 03:04:20 | |
We get deja vu as Paul deals with the Stilgar matter yet again. He does have that fancy piece of paper this time though. With little resistance the room burst into “Ya hya chouhada! Muad’Dib!” in no time. Paul gives us a signal to follow him and Jessica for a reunion with Gurney Halleck. The tension of the encounter is undercut by Paul’s odd entrance, but he uses that great control to keep us focused on the matter at hand. Gurney’s knife. Threats are exchanged, feelings are shared, and a bond is restored. Gurney comes back into the fold with a song. While Paul withdraws we’re left to listen to the words of Gurney’s song... -A little spritz of the Voice -You can’t put a Muad’Dib on a Muad’Dib -Nefud’s stash -Frank so thoroughly destroyed Harmonthep Episode Guide 04:25 Chapter Summary Begins 02:14:40 Semuta (aka Starsong) 02:33:05 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Caladan 02:58:30 Distrans Wine Sparkling Rose “Thank you, France!” Need More To Read? "Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia" by Micheal Korda | |||
| B2D: Minotaurus | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:57:18 | |
The 9th installment of our secret Between 2 Dunes catalog. This is a series Derek and Mike produced for Patreon while reading the first Dune book. Look out for a new episode every 2 weeks. | |||
| Dune - Chapter 43 | 18 Feb 2021 | 03:10:10 | |
Paul's getting the band back together! With a storm oncoming, and Gurney by his side, the captured smuggler band is marched into the caves. Korba learns a lesson on saudaukar ingenuity that will result in many bald sardaukar before this war is over. Paul settles the matter with Stilgar and we all watch a Naib kneel to a Duke. Before the storm has passed we chat with the smugglers to hear the latest out of the Imperium... -Captain Spicebeard -Frank or the Encyclopedia? -A Secret Sardaukar Society -Then we get to the root of the Emperor’s Prison Planet Episode Guide 03:00 Chapter Summary Begins 02:16:40 Captain Otto Aramsham, Imperial Sardaukar 02:23:30 Saulsa Secundas As A Prison Planet 02:40:55 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Saulsa Secundas 03:00:00 Distrans Wine Cellar Door Rose Grenache 2019 “It's bone dry at the end.” Need More To Listen To? “Heist with Michael Caine” By Michael Caine | |||
| Dune - Chapter 42 | 11 Feb 2021 | 02:46:42 | |
Great Mother Kubebe! That's a big worm! Once Paul mounted the great worm we climbed up with the rest of the fremen. Tensions rose as Stilgar made his way up through the ranks. He took Paul down a notch with everyone listening in. Shucks we all make mistakes, Paul. We offer some driving school anecdotes of our own to cheer up our favorite mahdi. Fortunately some smugglers show up to give us all a common enemy again. We help sprinkle some spice on the sands for the trap. While Farok sweeps it perfectly even, we go over the plan… Wasted Worm Chakobsa was an ancient language right? Pardot bends it; Paul breaks it Then we take a trip to the old Imperial stomping grounds Episode Guide 02:50 Chapter Summary Begins 01:24:45 Fremen Education 01:45:48 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Corrin 02:10:45 Distrans Wine Pinot Noir Rose 2019 "This is an evening wine..." Need More To Read? “The Quiet American” by Graham Greene | |||
| Dune - Chapter 41 | 04 Feb 2021 | 02:18:42 | |
Ladies, this chapter for you. Mike and Derek stick out like a city stillsuit in the southern sietch. Jessica invites us in and offers us cushions. We get to meet Alia for the first time, and see a whole new side of Harah. Honestly, it's just nice to focus on issues other than Paul for a bit. Alia brings the room to tears when she recounts her awakening. Once the evening prayer begins we don't have much to contribute, so we step back and talk... -“I deliberately did this.” -Bootleg Adab Memory -Mama Bear Harah -Then we head to the armpit of Orion in Daniel’s Gazetteer Episode Guide 03:10 Chapter Summary Begins 01:33:45 Harah 01:50:30 Fremen Menstruation 02:01:30 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Bela Tegeuse 02:13:15 Distrans Wine Rose 2019 “On the backswing I get that feeling of melting ice…” Need More To Read? “The Three Body Problem” by Cixin Liu | |||
| Dune - Chapter 40 | 28 Jan 2021 | 03:11:44 | |
As Paul gets high before his driving test we’re reminded he is no role model. In this haze Paul fills us in on the past two years, like the new Atreides we can look forward to meeting; Alia and Leto II. We take some time to look at the plans within plans as we rush towards impending conflict. When Stilgar starts the rite, we join the troop on the ridge line to watch. We join our favorite fremen to chat over cache water before the old man of the desert shows up... -Is Paul making Super Soldiers? -Chani’s Chanty Choir -Rothar’s Wild Ride -Then we throw Mayan in the mix with Daniel’s Gazetteer Episode Guide 06:00 Chapter Summary Begins 02:04:45 Maker Hooks 02:16:30 Wormriding 02:30:10 Daniel’s Dune Gazetteer: Richese and IX 03:01:55 Distrans Wine Rose 2019 "Raspberry...somehting like currant...and along the lines of apricot" Need More To Read? "Midnight Rising" by Tony Horwitz | |||
| Dune - Chapter 39 | 21 Jan 2021 | 02:05:33 | |
Did the Baron hit his head on his way to meet Hawat? We continue to piece together what has happened during the last two year on Arrakis. There is talk of spies, prophets, and old friends. While Hawat tries to explain the sardaukar for the third time, we rummage around and find a bottle of Piter’s Sapho Juice. With properly stained lips we start trying to unravel all these plans within plan, within plans... -Why the Emperor really got involved -That's what the orphan room was for! -The Rise and Fall of Mentats Gummy Bears -Then its Geidi Prime Time in the Gazetteer Guide Episode Guide 02:30 Chapter Summary Begins 59:30 Mentats, History of the Order 01:32:55 Daniel’s Dune Gazetteer: Geidi Prime 02:00:05 Distrans Wine Summer Water Rose 2019 “Very fruity palette on the end...strong flavor in the front.” Need More to Read? “How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship” by Ece Temelkuran | |||
| Dune - Chapter 38 | 14 Jan 2021 | 02:44:48 | |
New year, new Dune everyone! Frank jumps ahead two years, and has a lot to catch us up on. We find ourselves following the Baron around while he is throwing out death sentences left and right. Once Feyd shows up things get much more interesting. Mike and Derek pine for Piter while the Baron strikes his bargain with Feyd. Once those buzzkills leave, Nefud comes back with semuta to tell us all about... -Poor Nefud -Baron's Body Count -Cheops, the slave master killer -Then the game no one is talking about...Halleck, Halleck, Halleck Episode Guide 04:35 Chapter Summary Begins 58:05 Cheops 01:51:15 Halleck, Halleck, Halleck 01:57:30 Major General Henry W. Halleck 02:37:45 Distrans Wine 2019 Rose "...bright bloom to it. Filters out to a great dry taste..." Need More to Read? “Charlatan” by Pope Brock “The Secret War Between Grant and Halleck” by Brian J. Murphy | |||
| B2D: Butlerian Jihad | 07 Jan 2021 | 03:13:53 | |
Episode Guide 03:50 What Mike knows about the Great Revolt 07:20 Butlerian Jihad or The Great Revolt; Its Cause and Effect 37:50 Komos; History Prior to the Great Revolt 55:25 Jehanne Butler; The Life and Legend 02:21:25 Komos to IX | |||
| Dune - Chapter 37 | 31 Dec 2020 | 03:51:56 | |
In a lot of ways its been a long walk for for a short drink of water. Jessica literally takes center stage for the last chapter of book two. We join the fremen for their most sacred ritual and get real close to Mike's dream of a rogue Bene Gesserit; sleepy Reverend Mother Ramallo will have to do. The lines between science and magic start to blur when Jessica drinks the water of life. Minds start merging, a baby starts waking up, and Paul's got no idea what is happening the whole time. As the party begins, Paul and Chani are conspicuously absent, so Mike and Derek grab some spice wine and a table. It's not long before we've joined the crowd singing songs and telling tales of... -Sorority Pledge Week -We need a Fremen lawyer -Zambo's guide to the Water of Life -The Ramallo Connection -Then we Gurney, Gurney, Gurney one last Gurney Episode Guide 07:15 Chapter Summary Begins 42:35 Jessica takes Water of Life 01:55:05 Paul drinks 02:20:50 Mike's predictions on Alia 02:33:50 Water of Life Ritual 02:51:30 Chani Part 2 02:57:15 Reverend Mother Alynda Ramallo 03:22:20 Gurney, Gurney, Gurney 03:29:20 Distrans Wine 2019 Pinot Grigio "A little citrus note...a sweet start that blooms out with dryness on the tongue." Need More to Read? "Foundation" by Issac Asimov | |||
| Dune - Chapter 36 | 17 Dec 2020 | 02:30:30 | |
Close that door seal and relax that stilsuit, we've made it to Sietch Tabr. Mike and Derek reflect on just how damn long that took to get here with Farok. Meanwhile Paul is lead by Harrah to check out his Fremen Preoder Bundle. Paul's got a servant, a house, coffee service, not to bad for an outcast Duke. Since Paul's busy we get spice coffee with Farok and talk Tabr... -Farok's Sweeping -That big kids your dad -Dune's Old Ben -Then Earl Gurney is a man who lives inside the faufreluches Episode Guide 04:05 Chapter Summary Begins 01:08:10 Silgar Ben Fifrawi 01:49:00 Gurney, Gurney, Gurney 01:54:30 The Ruling Class 02:21:25 Distrans Wine Campanile Pinot Grigio "Its delicious super smooth... its got the perfect blend of sweets and dry." Need More to Read? "The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft" by H.P. Lovecraft | |||
| Dune - Chapter 35 | 10 Dec 2020 | 03:04:55 | |
The Fenring's take us as their plus one to Feyd's birthday extravaganza. We get to mingle with some terrified nobles before grabbing box seats with the Baron. It takes us some time to unravel each character's plan. Distracted by the intrigue, Derek loses track of which blade holds the poison. Impressed that Mike did not, Hasmir refills our glasses and hums… -Baron Blunders -Leto's favorite conspiracy -Thufir's got skin in the game -Then the Gurney Game speeds up Episode Guide 05:15 Chapter Summary Begins 02:28:00 Gurney, Gurney, Gurney 02:34:00 Daniel Sexton Gurney Wine Baron Herzog Need more to read? "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell | |||
| B2D: Crompton Ruins | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:43:00 | |
The 8th installment of our secret Between 2 Dunes catalog. This is a series Derek and Mike produced for Patreon while reading the first Dune book. Look out for a new episode every 2 weeks. | |||
| Dune - Chapter 34 | 03 Dec 2020 | 03:00:57 | |
Straight from the fight to a funeral. Things are more somber this week at Cave of Riches. We help the tribe placate the shade of Jamis, and learn he was a pretty popular guy. Stilgar directs the ceremony and takes us deep into the cave for the final rites. Mike and Derek find out first hand why this is Cave of "Riches". We're moved to silence but have to ask... -Where did Jamis keep that baliset? -What the hell is a brid? -The rite way to handle water. -Then it's got to be one of three, it's Gurney! Episode Guide 03:40 Chapter Summary Begins 02:11:05 Fremen Water Customs 02:51:20 Gurney, Gurney, Gurney Wine Autoritas 2018 Chadonnay "Peach and apricot is a fair descriptions for it..." Need More to Read? "Leviathan Wakes" by James S.A. Corey | |||
| Dune - Chapter 33 | 19 Nov 2020 | 02:45:25 | |
Set your glow globes to yellow because it's fight night at Cave of Riches! The Caladan Kid steps into the ring with the Angry Arrakeen. Mike and Derek got front row seats for this one. Jamis is determined to throw down, and won’t let Jessica or Stilgar deter him. The tension is thick but at the same time everyone gets caught up in the moment. Crysknives clash and the fight is on. We cheer Paul on with Farok and Shimoon. They explain the customs to us and let us get into... -Derek’s unfinished business -Fremen undies -A spicy deep dive -Then we deal with some Gurney Guilt Episode Guide 07:00 Chapter Summary Begins 02:04:10 Melange 02:24:55 Gurney. Gurney. Gurney 02:31:00 Giovani Distrans Wine Perfect Stranger (White Blend) "To me it's like a horse race in your mouth." Need More to Read? "All The Shah’s Men" by Stephen Kinzer | |||
| Dune - Chapter 32 | 12 Nov 2020 | 02:55:43 | |
We're not at sietch yet, but we set up camp at Cave of Riches with our new Fremen allies. Jessica and Stilgar take a sidebar to further negotiate her position in the tribe. Eavesdropping with the rest of the troop, we get the feeling Stilgar just wants to put up the doorseal. Then things get weird. Jessica gets everyone caught up in prayer and prophecy. We turn to Paul and... Paul how you doing buddy? -Sirat, am I right?!, -Spicy edibles, -Derek's selling Jamis hard, -Then a gooey Gurney is almost killed by guano! Episode Guide 04:20 Chapter Summary Begins 02:05:15 Jamis 02:30:00 Gurney, Gurney, Gurney 02:34:30 Steven Bruce Gurney Wine Bordeaux Blanc Sec "I think it smells worse than it tastes." Need More to Read? "Talking to Strangers" by Malcolm Gladwell | |||
| Dune - Chapter 31 | 05 Nov 2020 | 02:22:18 | |
With chakobsa and kung-fu Jessica takes control of a delicate situation. Mike and Derek brush up on their glossary game while a flurry of words are exchanged. Once Jessica orders Paul to climb down, it seems she's won us passage with the Fremen after all. Plans and expectations are shifting like the dunes. Before long Stilgar has us packing up and marching out single file. We take one look back at Fairyland and crack open a literjon. Farrukh joins us for a lively talk about... -Judo Chop! -The Fremen want to get Weird, -Chani, a hill Mike is willing to die on, -Then it's a bird, it's a plane, it's a GURNEY! Episode Guide 04:25 Chapter Summary Begins 01:18:40 Chani, Daughter of Liet 01:42:10 Gurney, Gurney, Gurney 01:46:30 Charles Raymond Gurney a.k.a. Bob Gurney 02:06:20 Giovani Distrans and Package Delivery Wine Riesling "A kung-fu kick to the face." Need More to Read? "Failure Is Not An Option" by Gene Kranz | |||