Abu and Leo, along with Quinn from Quinn's Ideas field questions from listeners and the broader internet all about episode one of Dune: Prophecy!

This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve's films, and Brian Herbert's prequel book Sisterhood of Dune!

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Hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Greta Johnsen unpack the series premiere with Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer Alison Schapker and Executive Producer and Writer Jordan Goldberg. Then, actor Emily Watson shares how she inhabits the role of Valya Harkonnen, a woman with a singular focus on her quest for influence and the unique ability to use ‘the Voice.’

Join hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Greta Johnsen every week to dive deep into the new HBO Original series Dune: Prophecy. Featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s writers, cast and crew, this is the only podcast with the inside scoop on all things Dune: Prophecy. The Official Dune: Prophecy Podcast is produced by Max Podcasts and Pineapple Street Studios.

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Abu and Leo are joined by the one and only Quinn from Quinn's Ideas to talk about the first episode of HBO's new show, Dune: Prophecy!

This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune by Frank Herbert, Villeneuve's films, and Brian Herbert's prequel book Sisterhood of Dune.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 13-15. They unpack the many layers of Taraza's lesson and explore whether the Bene Gesserit are even human.

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Abu and Leo break down seven small (and large) details you might have missed in the latest trailer for the upcoming HBO Max original series Dune: Prophecy. They speculate about what we'll see in the show based on the novel it's inspired by, and geek out about the nerdy lore details they hope appear in the show.

This episode contains SPOILERS for Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's prequel book Sisterhood of Dune

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 10-12. They look at Sheeana's controversial status as a prophet and Teg's delicate avoidance of violence, when possible.

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 7-9. They look at the Tleilaxu through the lens of the Bene Gesserit and explore what we know so far about the mysterious Honored Matre.

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Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In this episode, they examine the deeply troubling statements about homosexuality that Frank made during a speech at UCLA in 1985.

This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, and God Emperor of Dune

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They explore how Miles Teg's beliefs were shaped by the Sisterhood and attempt to untangle the Tleilaxu religion.

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The next episode of our ongoing series Interviews with Frank Herbert dives into one of the most problematic statements Frank publicly made. Stay tuned!

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