Dune Talk

Dune News Net
Dune Talk

Dune Talk is the official Dune podcast of DuneNewsNet.com, your one-stop source for breaking news and reviews about the bestselling, epic science fiction saga! Join Marcus, Garin, Johnny, Simon, and a rotation of special guests, for in-depth discussion of the 2021 Dune movie—directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa—and its prospective sequel(s). In our Duniverse segment we cover all of Herbert's books, the comics, games, collectibles, and (future) TV shows. We always welcome feedback and questions submitted by our listeners.

  1. The Sisterhood Podcast: Dune: Prophecy Episode 1 Breakdown

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Sisterhood Podcast: Dune: Prophecy Episode 1 Breakdown

    DUNE TALK welcomes THE SISTERHOOD to this feed, for weekly breakdowns of 'Dune: Prophecy'! On this new podcast, co-hosted by Hannah from Dune News Net and Marie-Claire from What the Force, we're diving deep into the first episode of HBO's 'Dune' prequel TV series and exploring its themes of prophecy, feminine power, and mythic motifs. Discussion points include character analysis of Valya Harkonnen, Ynez, and the Emperor, especially through the lens of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey and Maureen Murdoch's heroine's journey. Learn about mythic motifs like consumption and the alchemical journey, and how these concepts integrate into the storylines. This episode also covers a closer look at the significance of prophetic visions and their impact on the characters as well as the audience from a psychological perspective. Tune in to explore the fascinating and complex world of Dune and how it resonates with our own psychological experiences. Segments: 0:00:00 Welcome to the Sisterhood Podcast 0:01:12 Introduction to Mythic Analysis 0:03:11 Episode Review and Female Stories 0:04:29 Voiceover and Narration in Dune 0:05:45 Themes of Truth and Prophecy 0:11:50 Character Archetypes and Analysis 0:36:09 Consumption and the House of Atreus 0:40:33 Feminine Power and Prophecy 0:49:04 Episode Breakdown and Analysis 0:53:03 Ancient Rituals and Symbolism 0:54:36 The Ouroboros and Transcendence 0:56:27 Visions and Prophecies 0:58:00 The Belly of the Beast 0:59:11 Conflict and Transformation 1:13:28 The Power of Lies 1:17:03 Training and Truths 1:19:52 Engagement and Alliances 1:38:13 The Puppet 1:38:30 The Awkward Engagement Ceremony 1:39:35 Symbolism of Pomegranates 1:41:03 The Reception 1:44:52 The Salamander Toy 1:49:42 Ynez's “Bachelorette” Party 1:56:10 Desmond's Influence and the Emperor's Dilemma 2:06:23 The Alchemical Journey 2:10:41 Final Thoughts and Symbolism This show's hosts: • Hannah | https://x.com/sihayaspring • Marie-Claire | https://x.com/MarieCGould Do you have a question or suggestion for future episodes of The Sisterhood? We want to hear from you! Tweet out to https://x.com/PodcastAboveAll, reply to our Instagram posts https://www.instagram.com/podcastaboveall/, or find us on Bluesky @podcastaboveall.bsky.social. Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more 'Dune' news and features. Follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/

    2h 13m
  2. The Sisterhood Podcast: Dune: Prophecy Preshow and Trailer Breakdowns

    16 NOV

    The Sisterhood Podcast: Dune: Prophecy Preshow and Trailer Breakdowns

    DUNE TALK welcomes THE SISTERHOOD PODCAST to this feed, for coverage of HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' TV series! Enjoy this special collaboration between Dune News Net and What the Force. Join co-hosts Hannah and Marie Claire (from What the Force) as they dive into a metamythic analysis of the new 'Dune: Prophecy' series. In this preshow episode they discuss the mythic, psychological, and symbolical elements found in the trailers and stills. Drawing connections to Jungian theory, Joseph Campbell’s works, and alchemical symbolism. From character analysis to thematic predictions, get ready for an in-depth look at the Dune universe. Segments: 0:00:00 Welcome to the Sisterhood 0:00:34 Exploring Dune Prophecy 0:00:57 Transformational Works and Symbolism 0:06:09 Analyzing the Trailers 0:09:10 The First Teaser Breakdown 0:09:40 Mythic and Psychological Motifs 0:28:00 The Second Teaser Breakdown 0:46:53 The Sisterhood's Role in the Imperium 0:49:35 Trailer Breakdown and Symbolism 0:50:18 Sister Francesca's Dramatic Reveal 0:52:37 Desmond Hart as The Predator 0:59:11 The Sick King Motif 1:07:36 Forbidden Love and Courtly Love 1:13:19 The Water of Life Transformation 1:16:45 Symbolic Imagery and Themes 1:29:30 Final Thoughts and Excitement This show's hosts: • Hannah | https://x.com/sihayaspring • Marie-Claire | https://x.com/MarieCGould Do you have a question or suggestion for future episodes of The Sisterhood? We want to hear from you! Tweet out to https://x.com/PodcastAboveAll, reply to our Instagram posts https://www.instagram.com/podcastaboveall/, or find us on Bluesky @podcastaboveall.bsky.social. Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more 'Dune' news and features. Follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/

    1h 32m
  3. Dune: Prophecy Official Series Trailer Breakdown

    25 OCT

    Dune: Prophecy Official Series Trailer Breakdown

    The DUNE TALK crew return from hiatus, to break down exciting new footage from the latest trailer for HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' TV series, premiering in less than a month! Hannah, Marcus, Mark, and Rachel dissect its key shots and explore symbolic imagery, offering context for the show's character dynamics and storylines (set thousands of years before the original 'Dune'). Plus, insights from New York Comic Con and a special announcement! Segments: 0:00:00 Intro TV NEWS 0:02:23 'Dune: Prophecy's New TV Series Trailer 0:09:19 Exploring the Wider Dune Universe 0:14:21 Character Insights and Speculations 0:22:01 Political Intrigues and Power Struggles 0:25:22 Visual and Symbolic Elements 0:34:45 Constantine's Role and Spicy Scenes 0:37:12 Desmond Hart and the Sardaukar Connection 0:38:54 Bene Gesserit and the Voice 0:39:18 Trailer Speculations and Panel Insights 0:39:48 The Butlerian Jihad and Realistic Sets 0:40:18 An Original 'Dune' Story for TV 0:41:11 The Harkonnen Sisters 0:49:27 Bull Imagery and Atreides Legacy 0:59:05 Anticipation for the Show 1:02:49 Weekly Release and Community Buzz 1:05:23 Upcoming Podcast Announcement 1:08:08 Outro Key 'Dune' news story covered on this show: ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Official Trailer Debuts at NYCC https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/10/dune-prophecy-official-series-trailer-tv-nycc/ Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/ This show's hosts: • Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting • Hannah | https://twitter.com/sihayaspring • Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo • Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/ Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com. Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

    1h 9m
  4. Dune: Prophecy Teaser Breakdown and Reaction

    26 MAY

    Dune: Prophecy Teaser Breakdown and Reaction

    The DUNE TALK crew is back! It's been an amazing ride navigating the cinematic universe of 'Dune', and now we're embarking into unknown territory with 'Dune: Prophecy', the upcoming TV series on Max. On today's show, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, Rachel, and Simon are discussing the official teaser, exploring some of its more striking imagery, and speculating on how all this may fit into the existing 'Dune' saga. Segments: 0:00:00 - Intro TV NEWS 0:01:45 - Analyzing the 'Dune: Prophecy' Teaser: Shot by Shot 0:12:57 - Political Intrigue and Character Dynamics 0:19:23 - Visuals, Themes, and Connections to Dune Lore 0:22:15 - The Wedding Ceremony and Symbolism 0:28:33 - Diving Into 'Dune: Prophecy's Intriguing Characters 0:30:39 - The Bene Gesserit and Their Ambitions 0:31:42 - First Glimpse at House Atreides and Action Scenes 0:35:16 - Elemental and Environmental Themes 0:39:10 - Speculating on New Storylines and Character Arcs 0:46:16 - Final Thoughts and Expectations for 'Dune: Prophecy' 0:52:29 - Outro Key 'Dune' news story covered on this show: Dune: Prophecy | Official Teaser | Max https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEoQAoEGLhw Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/ This show's hosts: • Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting • Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak • Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo • Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/ • Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com. Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

    53 min
  5. Community Reactions to DUNE: Part Two | Chani and Fremen Changes

    20 MAR

    Community Reactions to DUNE: Part Two | Chani and Fremen Changes

    This episode is all about you, viewers and listeners of DUNE TALK. The crew returns—after even more 'Dune: Part Two' screenings—to read out some comments from our recent movie reviews. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, and Rachel discuss the community's diverse thoughts on a North-South division within Fremen society, Chani's very different character, and whether there's a plot-hole in the Bene Gesserit plans? And, we've got box office news and more analysis. Plus, would the hosts rather see 'Dune' as movies or longer TV mini-series? Segments: 0:00:00 - Intro MOVIE NEWS 0:01:30 - 'Dune: Part Two' Box Office Update 0:07:01 - Movie Reactions From the Community 0:09:44 - 'Dune' as a TV Series? 0:20:22 - Religion & Fremen North-South Divide 0:33:52 - Bene Gesserrit Plan Plothole? 0:39:25 - Controversial Changes to Chani 0:53:28 - Alia's Role as a Talking Fetus 1:02:25 - Outro Comments are From Our Previous 'Dune: Part Two' Movie Discussions: - Spoiler-Free Review [DUNE TALK episode 70]: https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/dune-talk-podcast-70-dune-part-two-movie-review-spoiler-free/ - Review and Analysis (with Spoilers) [DUNE TALK episode 71]: https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/03/dune-talk-podcast-71-dune-part-two-movie-review-with-spoilers/ - Top 3 Changes in Movie vs. Book, by Secrets of Dune: https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/03/dune-part-two-movie-book-changes-secrets-of-dune/ - Written Review, by Johnny Sobczak: https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/movie-review-dune-part-two/ Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/ This show's hosts: • Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting • Garin Granata | https://twitter.com/DuneCompanion • Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak • Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo • Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/ • Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com. Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

    1h 3m
  6. DUNE: Part Two Full Movie Review (With SPOILERS)

    6 MAR

    DUNE: Part Two Full Movie Review (With SPOILERS)

    This is the big one! All DUNE TALK regulars have seen Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two' (some even 5 times) and converge for a comprehensive analysis. That's right! Garin, Johnny, Marcus, Mark, Rachel, and Simon are in FULL-SPOILER mode for this movie review, juxtaposed with character breakdowns, thematic explorations, and comparisons with Frank Herbert's original novel. With these diverse perspectives, there are bound to be disagreements. What are the film's greatest achievements and how may it influence the legacy of the 'Dune' series? Our Previous 'Dune: Part Two' Movie Reviews (Spoiler-Free): - DUNE TALK Podcast Episode 70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ponaGLw-SyU - Written Review by Johnny Sobczak https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/movie-review-dune-part-two/ Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/ This show's hosts: • Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting • Garin Granata | https://twitter.com/DuneCompanion • Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak • Mark / DuneInfo | https://twitter.com/DuneInfo • Rachel | https://www.instagram.com/darth_rachel/ • Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com. Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

    1h 40m
  7. DUNE: Part Two Spoiler-Free Movie Review

    25 FEB

    DUNE: Part Two Spoiler-Free Movie Review

    It's really happening!! On this 70th episode of DUNE TALK, we're doing our first review of 'Dune: Part Two', with no spoilers. Max out your hype levels with Johnny, Marcus, and Simon, as they share upbeat reactions to watching this remarkable movie event for the first time, as well as addressing several criticisms. Is this a masterpiece or do some of this film adaptation's choices hold it back from perfection? 'Dune' news stories covered on this podcast episode: - Movie Review – ‘Dune: Part Two’ https://dunenewsnet.com/2024/02/movie-review-dune-part-two/ - First Reactions From the Crew: Johnny: https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak/status/1760156467879977406 Marcus: https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting/status/1760583998395269235 Simon: https://twitter.com/sdaoudi/status/1760564690890244364 Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/ This show's hosts: • Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting • Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak • Simon Daoudi | https://twitter.com/sdaoudi Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com. Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

    56 min
  8. 'Dune: Part Two' Social Media Reactions, Overwhelmingly Positive?

    20 FEB

    'Dune: Part Two' Social Media Reactions, Overwhelmingly Positive?

    Critics and press have watched 'Dune: Part Two', and the reactions are in! On today's DUNE TALK, Garin, Johnny, and Marcus are going through the social media commentary. The overall sentiment is affirmative, but what do these posts tell us about this movie's acting performances and storytelling execution. Could those comparisons to 'The Lord of the Rings' really be justified? Plus, breaking down the latest movie footage, featuring Paul and Jessica. Segments: 0:00:00 - Intro MOVIE NEWS 0:01:28 - 'Dune: Part Two' Social Media Reactions 0:07:01 - How About Second Impressions? 0:10:51 - Austin Butler's Monstrous Feyd-Rautha 0:15:36 - An Immense, Yet Intimate Movie 0:21:47 - Exploring Politics and Religion 0:26:55 - Comparisons to 'The Lord of the Rings' 0:36:51 - Convincing 'Dune: Part One' Skeptics 0:41:10 - Timothée Chalamet's Morally Complex Paul 0:45:44 - Footage: Paul and Jessica Conversation 0:52:35 - Do These Reactions Address Concerns? 0:57:50 - Outro 'Dune' news stories covered on this podcast episode: - Critics and News Outlets Post Overwhelming Positive 'Dune: Part Two' Reactions to Social Media • Germain Lussier: https://twitter.com/GermainLussier/status/1758249827412938992 • Epic Film Guys: https://twitter.com/EpicFilmGuys/status/1758542740554396129 • Hoai-Tran Bui: https://twitter.com/htranbui/status/1758249830084923732 • Max Evry: https://twitter.com/maxevry/status/1758296073930420578 • Jake's Takes: https://twitter.com/JakesTakes/status/1758257110490509808 • Karl Delossantos: https://twitter.com/karl_delo/status/1758249827295465606 • Diego Andaluz: https://twitter.com/thediegoandaluz/status/1758250071534018907 • David Erlich: https://twitter.com/davidehrlich/status/1758250292389294351 - New Movie Footage Shows Paul and Jessica Conversation https://twitter.com/DuneInfo/status/1758500485579845983 Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on social media to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuneNewsNet | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunenewsnet/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneNewsNet/ This show's hosts: • Marcus Gabriel | https://twitter.com/MarcusIsWriting • Garin Granata | https://twitter.com/DuneCompanion • Johnny Sobczak | https://twitter.com/JohnnySobczak Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow: https://twitter.com/DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunetalkshow/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneTalkShow/, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com. Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

    58 min

About

Dune Talk is the official Dune podcast of DuneNewsNet.com, your one-stop source for breaking news and reviews about the bestselling, epic science fiction saga! Join Marcus, Garin, Johnny, Simon, and a rotation of special guests, for in-depth discussion of the 2021 Dune movie—directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa—and its prospective sequel(s). In our Duniverse segment we cover all of Herbert's books, the comics, games, collectibles, and (future) TV shows. We always welcome feedback and questions submitted by our listeners.

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