The Lifecycle of Software Objects (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang Lore Party Media 2025-10-16 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation (bookshop.org/p/books/exhalation-stories-ted-chiang/d563593d55c2670f?ean=9781101972083&next=t) by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fourth short story in the collection, The Lifecycle of Software Objects, and explore the realities of forming relationships with artificial intelligence.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3(00:00) Intro(03:01) Summary(10:52) Our Impressions(16:40) Abu's Favorite Moment(18:25) Weakest Story in the Collection(20:38) The Icky Truth About Marco(23:15) Can We Have Relationships with AI?(28:22) The Case for AI Relationships(35:13) The Case Against AI Relationships(42:41) There Are No Shortcuts to Relationships(46:47) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Siona Atreides Lore Party Media 2025-10-10 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) take a step back and ponder the life of Siona Ibn Fuad al-Seyefa Atreides, from her mysterious childhood to her development into a history-shaking rebel. This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune!Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Whats Expected of Us (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang Lore Party Media 2025-10-09 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation (bookshop.org/p/books/exhalation-stories-ted-chiang/d563593d55c2670f?ean=9781101972083&next=t) by Ted Chiang. They dive into the third short story in the collection, What's Expected of Us, and explore the existential dread of not having free will.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Ted Chiangs Exhalation Will Change How You Think About Purpose Lore Party Media 2025-10-02 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Exhalation by Ted Chiang Lore Party Media 2025-10-02 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation (bookshop.org/p/books/exhalation-stories-ted-chiang/d563593d55c2670f?ean=9781101972083&next=t) by Ted Chiang. They dive into the second short story in the collection, the titular Exhalation, and explore why humans are unique in their pursuit of meaning.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
The Best Quotes in Dune ft. Alt Shift X Lore Party Media 2025-09-26 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) are joined by Alt Shift X (patreon.com/AltShiftX?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink) to share and discuss some of their favorite quotes in the Dune series– Spoiler, it's NOT "Fear is the Mind Killer".This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books!Follow Alt Shift X on Youtube (youtube.com/@AltShiftX) and BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/altshiftx.bsky.social) Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
The Lost Entries: History of Old Terra Lore Party Media 2025-09-19 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) dive into the unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript, THE HISTORY OF OLD TERRA by Wesley D Ives, which served as the foundation for the Timeline at the beginning of the Dune universe.This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first four Dune books.Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
We need more GOOD Dune stories Lore Party Media 2025-09-12 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
The most ridiculous scene in a Brian Herbert Dune novel Lore Party Media 2025-09-12 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Brian Herberts unforgivable Dune sin Lore Party Media 2025-09-12 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
The 7 Deadly Sins of Brian Herbert Lore Party Media 2025-09-12 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) break down the seven most egregious sins committed by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson in their Dune novels. They discuss the lack of depth in characters, the absence of subtlety in storytelling, and the overall boring and predictable nature of the plots. They also highlight the stark contrast between Brian Herbert's writing and that of his father, Frank Herbert, emphasizing the failure to capture the complexity and richness of the original Dune series. This episode contains SPOILERS for the Brian Herbert prequel novels House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and House CorrinoGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) (00:00) Intro(06:59) Sin #7: Bad writing(13:24) Sin #6: No character depth(23:11) Sin #5: Complete lack of subtlety or nuance(30:52) Sin #4: Boring storytelling(39:35) Sin #3: Nothing to say(46:47) Sin #2: Complete disregard of lore(01:05:26) Sin #1: Why are these stories necessary?(01:11:13) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Why science fiction can be so impactful Lore Party Media 2025-09-11 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Not all time travel stories are warnings Lore Party Media 2025-09-11 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
The Most Beautiful Time Travel Story Ever Written? (Exhalation by Ted Chiang) Lore Party Media 2025-09-11 | Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, and explore the power of storytelling to change our perspective on life.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3
The Merchant and the Alchemists Gate (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang Lore Party Media 2025-09-11 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa begin their read-through of Exhalation (bookshop.org/p/books/exhalation-stories-ted-chiang/d563593d55c2670f?ean=9781101972083&next=t) by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, and explore the power of storytelling to change our perspective on life.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
The Fullerton Archives: Rejecting Frank Herbert Lore Party Media 2025-09-05 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) begin their coverage of the Frank Herbert Papers collection at Cal State Fullerton, bringing you Leo's in-the-moment reactions along with a thorough look at Dune's road to publication through the lens of the many rejection letters Frank and his literary agent received.This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah and Children of Dune.Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Are the Bene Gesserit the true villains of Dune? Lore Party Media 2025-08-29 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Are the Bene Gesserit the true villains of Dune? Lore Party Media 2025-08-29 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Are the Bene Gesserit the Villains of Dune? Lore Party Media 2025-08-29 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) take the Bene Gesserit to court– the charges? More than ANY OTHER party in Dune, the Bene Gesserit are the greatest risk to humanity. This is a courthouse drama for the history books!This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books!Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 14-25 Lore Party Media 2025-08-28 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa complete their read-through of Parable of the Sower (bookshop.org/p/books/parable-of-the-sower-octavia-e-butler/19767724?ean=9781538732182&next=t&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=pmax_makegood_july2025&utm_content=6600617262&utm_term=%7Bsearchterm%7D&utm_product_id=&utm_item_id=%7Bitem_id%7D&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22829786313&gbraid=0AAAAACfld41VBZDJpdc_hHBze8Jt1GDuw&gclid=CjwKCAjw7_DEBhAeEiwAWKiCCxrilDoiuwaNQkI_wKAjQHAUqdBqywFhTnv8BPOL0j7cOqFnFCqErRoC8q4QAvD_BwE) by Octavia Butler. They explore how Lauren Olamina embodies an ideal leader, the evolution of religion in the face of scientific understanding, and the importance of community and connection in survival.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3(00:00) Intro(02:37) Chapter Summaries(11:17) Our Impressions(21:17) Lauren's Leadership Style(32:54) How Science Reshapes Religion(35:53) Does Religion Need Mysticism?(42:39) Survival Through Community(53:32) This Is More Important Than Survival(01:00:36) Final Ratings(01:03:37) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor Lore Party Media 2025-08-22 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) present an audio drama adaptation of one of their favorite chapters in God Emperor of Dune. Listen with headphones for the best experience.Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarDirected & Edited by Abu ZafarWritten by Abu Zafar and Luna LinstrotStarring:Noah Perito as MoneoLogan Schmucker as DuncanSean Alexander as PaulLeo Wiggins as Leto IIAbu Zafar as Duke LetoKayse Schmucker as Lady Jessica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 2) Lore Party Media 2025-08-15 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all-important question: Is it time for a Butlerian Jihad?This episode contains SPOILERS for Heretics of DuneGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) https://www.gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) (00:00) Intro(04:16) LLMs and Other Memory(12:08) Can AI Come Up With New Ideas?(21:30) AI Lacks Imagination and Curiosity(31:27) AI Can Never Create Meaningful Art(49:35) AI Trained on Stolen Art(01:00:45) Do We Need a Butlerian Jihad?(01:12:03) Outro(01:13:58) Our Ideal Dumb Phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
The ultimate lesson in Parable of the Sower Lore Party Media 2025-08-14 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Parable of the Sower predicted 2025 Lore Party Media 2025-08-14 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 1-13 Lore Party Media 2025-08-14 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa begin their read-through of Parable of the Sower (bookshop.org/p/books/parable-of-the-sower-octavia-e-butler/19767724?ean=9781538732182&next=t&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=pmax_makegood_july2025&utm_content=6600617262&utm_term=%7Bsearchterm%7D&utm_product_id=&utm_item_id=%7Bitem_id%7D&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22829786313&gbraid=0AAAAACfld41VBZDJpdc_hHBze8Jt1GDuw&gclid=CjwKCAjw7_DEBhAeEiwAWKiCCxrilDoiuwaNQkI_wKAjQHAUqdBqywFhTnv8BPOL0j7cOqFnFCqErRoC8q4QAvD_BwE) by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3(00:00) Intro(03:17) Chapter Summaries(16:11) First Impressions(26:43) Octavia Butler's Career(33:52) The Danger of Denial(43:53) Lauren is an Unreliable Narrator(01:00:30) Up Next and Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Chapterhouse Dune Book Club Announcement Lore Party Media 2025-08-08 | Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJH539hpvM_2NP334oRtLMh5jTILFDmXAGMVYq5bzAM/edit?usp=sharingGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com
Exhalation by Ted Chiang Lore Party Media 2025-08-08 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) bring their Dune obsession through the alchemist's portal to Ted Chiang's incredible short story collection, Exhalation, examining the common themes in Ted's writing along side Frank's. You be good. We love you.This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune, and of course, for the nine stories featured in Exhalation.Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Which AI chatbot is the best kisser? #podcast #dune #ai Lore Party Media 2025-08-01 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
This is the healthiest way to use AI #podcast #dune #ai Lore Party Media 2025-08-01 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 1) Lore Party Media 2025-08-01 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) explore the themes of technology in the Dune Saga in order to and break down what lessons we can learn from Frank Herbert about our relationship with artificial intelligence today.This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of DuneGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) (00:00) Intro(04:20) AI in Dune(07:02) Frank's Warning About Technology(10:48) Does AI Make Us Dumber?(29:02) Will AI Deepen Inequality?(40:32) The Optimistic Future of AI(52:16) A Reminder for AI Users(55:13) More AI Discussions Coming Up(56:02) Some Important Reminders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Tarazas Plans in Heretics of Dune Lore Party Media 2025-07-25 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) dive deep into the complex web of Taraza's plans within plans that stretch across all of Heretics of Dune.This episode contains HEAVY SPOILERS for the end of Heretics of Dune!Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 2) Lore Party Media 2025-07-18 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) continue their deep dive into the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar. From his fierce dedication to the desert way in Dune, to his uneasy role as a commander in Dune Messiah, and finally his ideological crisis in Children of Dune, we track Stilgar’s evolution through the trilogy—and what it says about power, tradition, and identity.This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of DuneGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Murderbot (Episode 10) Lore Party Media 2025-07-11 | In this bonus episode, Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa share their thoughts on the season one finale of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot (apple.com/tv-pr/originals/murderbot) !Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2(00:00) Intro(00:57) Episode Recap(11:35) Our Impressions(14:36) Do This in Season 2(16:19) The Show Finally Found It's Footing(18:10) Don't Give Up on This Show(20:08) Classic Sci-Fi Themes(22:10) Book 2 Easter Egg(23:45) Next Season(24:57) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Heretics of Dune Q&A Lore Party Media 2025-07-11 | Having completed their read-through of Heretics of Dune, Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) answer your lingering questions about this excellent and dense novel.This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus farRead along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule (docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TK6zWfMMds_BLP418RHn89DdtAyYBi_kFrwJW0fdSag/edit?usp=sharing) Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Stilgar ben Fifrawi (Part 1) Lore Party Media 2025-07-04 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) unpack the life of the most legendary Naib in Fremen history, Stilgar, from his arrival at Sietch Tabr and life-changing connection with the Kynes famly to his rise to leadership.This episode contains SPOILERS for DuneGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Murderbot (Episode 9) Lore Party Media 2025-07-04 | In this bonus episode, Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa share their thoughts on the ninth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot (apple.com/tv-pr/originals/murderbot) !Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2(00:00) Intro(01:01) Episode Recap(07:31) Our Impressions(09:47) A Good Change From the Book(10:36) When This Show is at It's Funniest(12:31) Can't Believe Pin-Lee Did This(14:38) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
TEASER: Audio Drama Adaptation of God Emperor of Dune Lore Party Media 2025-06-27 | The full episode is available now on Patreon! Free listeners will get the episode later this summer.Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com
Murderbot (Episode 8) Lore Party Media 2025-06-27 | In this bonus episode, Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa share their thoughts on the eighth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot (apple.com/tv-pr/originals/murderbot) !Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2(00:00) Intro(00:35) Episode Recap(05:30) Throuple Contract(08:09) Our Impressions(10:30) Will Murderbot Betray Them?(11:29) Best Scene in the Episode(15:18) Binge This Show(16:44) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 16) Lore Party Media 2025-06-27 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) complete their read-through of Heretics of Dune and break down the impactful and thematically resonant last will and testament of Miles Teg.This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus farRead along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule (docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TK6zWfMMds_BLP418RHn89DdtAyYBi_kFrwJW0fdSag/edit?usp=sharing) Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Dune: Awakening Review and Impressions Lore Party Media 2025-06-20 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) have been playing the new Dune MMO game Dune: Awakening, and bring you their thoughts, impressions, and lore details you may have missed while adventuring in the heat of the Hagga Basin.Want to play along with us? See details below.World: North AmericaServer: JunctionSietch: JacurutuFriend Codes: Abu#44687 and faustzanuff#72079This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune and Dune: AwakeningGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar) http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar (http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Watch video versions of select episodes: (youtube.com/@loreparty) youtube.com/@loreparty (youtube.com/@loreparty%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: (gomjabbarshop.com) gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Murderbot (Episode 7) Lore Party Media 2025-06-20 | In this bonus episode, Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa share their thoughts on the seventh episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot (apple.com/tv-pr/originals/murderbot) !Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2(00:00) Intro(00:53) Episode Recap(05:07) Our Impressions(07:55) The Comedy is Hitting(09:02) Murderbot's Reality(11:35) Leebeebee Plot Device(12:28) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Sanctuary Moon is the best part of Murderbot #podcast #scifi #appletvplus #appletv #television Lore Party Media 2025-06-13 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Murderbot Episode 6 Review Lore Party Media 2025-06-13 | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the sixth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2
Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 15) Lore Party Media 2025-06-13 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 43-45. They explore the theme of sexual energies throughout the Dune Saga, and why it takes center stage in this novel.This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus farRead along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book club schedule (docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TK6zWfMMds_BLP418RHn89DdtAyYBi_kFrwJW0fdSag/edit?usp=sharing) Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Murderbot (Episode 6) Lore Party Media 2025-06-13 | In this bonus episode, Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Obssa share their thoughts on the sixth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot (apple.com/tv-pr/originals/murderbot) !Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty (http://www.youtube.com/@loreparty) Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Dune: Awakening is the ultimate experience for Dune fans #podcast #dune #gaming Lore Party Media 2025-06-10 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Dune: Awakening is a Dune game at heart #podcast #dune #gaming Lore Party Media 2025-06-10 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Creative Director of Dune: Awakening Joel Bylos Lore Party Media 2025-06-10 | Abu (https://bsky.app/profile/abuzafar.bsky.social) and Leo (https://bsky.app/profile/leowigginsvo.bsky.social) are joined by Joel Bylos, Creative Director of Dune: Awakening, to chat about the newly-released survival MMO set in the Dune universe.This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for God Emperor of DuneGet ad-free episodes and bonus content: patreon.com/GomJabbarSay thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbarWatch video versions of select episodes: youtube.com/@lorepartyGet yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: gomjabbarshop.com (gomjabbarshop.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Murderbot looks like a cheap show to make #podcast #scifi #appletvplus #appletv #television Lore Party Media 2025-06-06 | Visit our site to learn more: loreparty.comFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/lore_partyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/lore_party
Murderbot Episode 5 Review Lore Party Media 2025-06-06 | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the fifth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: patreon.com/scifibookclubpodKeep the conversation going in our free Discord: discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2
