Podcasts by My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune

41 - THE FINAL EPISODE from 2021-12-10T22:39:01

...Probably. 

What will history remember you as? I mean it's the end of the book. Should I even tell you guys anything about it?

Thank you all for enjoying this podcast all th...

40 - Caitlin is vibrating with excitement from 2021-12-10T22:09:18

... Because she almost doesn't have to read any more Dune! This is the last chapter, part 1. Paul's in the fish-tent and all's right with the world. But he's suddenly kind of a dick? What does t...

39 - Alia the killer creep from 2021-12-10T22:06:12

This one goes out to my man Jordan on the MGBRD Can O' Worms Facebook group! Thanks for wanting to hear more eps, brother. We’re inside the golden fish tent and we get to meet the Emperor for th...

38 - Planning is for nerds from 2021-12-07T14:20:19

We’re back! And we’ve got all the final episodes recorded. Here they come. In the third-to-last chapter, Paul, Stilgar Gurney look out over the Emperor’s fish-tent. THE EMPEROR IS ON DUNE! No women...

37 - Dream Warriors from 2021-05-06T22:41:05

(Chapter 45) We're back in business after a looong hiatus, and we've only got a few more chapters left to go Chani and Jessica reunite because Paul has gone into a coma. What has that l'il ...

36 - Jessica and Gurney meet again from 2021-02-09T16:55:21

(Chapter 44) In this chapter, Gurney and Jessica get back together, sparks fly, some strategies are talked about, and the Fremen decided Who's The Boss.

Also: Caitlin's favorite serial ki...

35 - On their feet m'Lord from 2021-02-01T18:58:22

(Chapter 43) Boy this chapter is like in Home Alone when Kevin's mom finally sees him in their giant rich-people house after she's been flying for a whole week. Gurney is reunited with Paul! But...

34 - Worm Surfin' FINALLY from 2021-01-14T18:23:32

(Chapter 42) WELL WELL WELL! Look what giant invertebrate decided to show up and grace us with their being ridden! TOOK YA LONG ENOUGH! Paul Utah grabs his worm-board and catches some sweet worm...

33 - Alia's masterclass on devastating burns from 2021-01-03T21:32:12

(Chapter 41) We're in the south with some of the Fremen ladies, working hard and missin' our guys.  Alia is straight-up dunking on Harah in front of everyone, but Harah knows it comes from ...

32 - Paul's pre-worm warm up from 2020-12-08T21:38:56

(Chapter 40) Paul grabs his Fremen surfing gear and is ready to hit the waves desert-fashion! The waves in this case being the leathery, hook-damaged segments of a worm back. Surfs up! Caitlin and ...

31 - Thufir is the mind-killer from 2020-11-16T16:29:04

(Chapter 39) I feel like we're getting pretty good at sussing out the finer plot-points of the book. The Baron meets with Mentat Thufir Hawat to find out why Thufir's having him send messengers ...

30 - Hawat you just tell me what your plan is! from 2020-10-28T14:58:07

(Chapter 38)  The first chapter of the last book in the book of Dune!  Feyd makes a strike at the Baron that would have worked... if it weren't for Atreides super-mentat Thufir Hawat. ...

29 - Lady Jessica's own personal Burning Man from 2020-10-16T17:20:29

(Chapter 37) Lady Jessica gets inducted into Fremen reverend-motherhood.  everybody's on drugs, and Paul and Chani are angsty teen lovers in the past, present, and future!

Also: &nbs...

28- Lose a friend gain a cougar from 2020-09-29T20:55:04

(Chapter 36)  Paul, Jessica, and the Fremen crew arrive in another sietch, SUPRISE! Meet your new wife and kids Paul! What is a boy to do? Harah may be another nail in the galaxy-without-a-...

27 - Blood and baby-making in the arena from 2020-09-21T15:42:03

(chapter 35)  We cut to planet Giedi Prime to witness the 17th birthday celebrations of Feyd-Rautha, which include Feyd in the gladiator arena!  But not all is as it seems... The Count...

26 - Funeral for a friend from 2020-09-10T01:18:11

(Chapter 34)  Paul and Jessica attend the Fremen funeral of the guy Paul killed.  He scores more than one "gift" from the the departed.  Caitlin and I talk a bit about our impress...

25 - Paul with the crysknife in the sietch from 2020-08-25T19:03:39

(Chapter 33)  These Fremen are dangerous, guys! Jessica gets called out and Paul has to answer the challenge with his cutlery skills. Does Paul survive? Does Caitlin give a sandworm about t...

24 - Need a crysknife to cut the sexual tension from 2020-08-12T22:13:25

(Chapter 32) Paul and Jessica are let into a Fremen hidey-hole and Chani shares an edible with Paul.  Stilgar impresses Jessica with his laid-back leader energy and Jessica impresses everyo...

23 - Weirding out the Fremen from 2020-08-05T15:18:21

(Chapter 31)  Paul and Jessica are captured/enfolded by the Fremen out in the desert.  They want Paul but can't quite find a use for Jessica.  How are they gonna come out on top o...

22 - Kynes in the Wilderness from 2020-07-27T16:16:27

(Chapter 30)  First off, we don't really start talking about Dune in this one until 42:10 .  So if that's all you want to hear, you're welcome for the heads up.  But before that w...

21 - Caitlin has a theory from 2020-07-14T18:18:17

(Chapters 28 &29)  We find out where Gurney ended up and then Paul and Jessica see their first worm-mouth!  Caitlin has her first Dune theory which I totally support but she gets r...

20 - Finally some worms! from 2020-07-07T21:41:27

(Chapter 27)  Paul and Jessica have some trouble with sand in the desert.  I feel like its going to be really important for them to get a handle on their sand-skills.  Caitlin fee...

19 - Rabban bam thank you, ma'am from 2020-06-29T13:09:13

The Baron thinks Paul and Jessica are dead.  No one could have survived that sandstorm!  He wants to send Rabban in to rule Arrakis.  But the Rabban seems not quite as dumb as he ...

18 - Fremen? Dang near killed em'! from 2020-06-25T20:10:02

(Chapter 25, I said 24 in the show but I was wrong.) Son of a biscuit-eater!  Sorry for the delayed release everybody.  We were out of town for the weekend and our rhythm got all throw...

17 - Thufir, you Sardaukar about your wounded men from 2020-06-16T20:00:11

(Chapters 23 &24) First there was some further getting-dug-out of the sand for Jessica and Paul, and then there was a Thufir chapter that Caitlin actually liked!  Shiz's getting weird. ...

16 - First Book Over! from 2020-06-09T00:19:24

(Chapter 22) Paul's body and mind is going through a transition and we're not talking about puberty.  Although his voice IS changing.  We review some musicals up top.  Not sure wh...

15 - Often Off Topic! from 2020-06-02T01:42:54

(Chapters 20 &21)  Depending on what you like, this might be our best episode ever or our worst episode ever.  We were a little tipsy and also off-topic a lot.  The Duke was c...

14 - Bene Gesserit Kickyboos from 2020-05-29T03:44:20

(chapters 18 & 19) Caitlin made a big mess in the bathroom trying to put up string lights to create a nice atmosphere for Epsom salt baths.  That's what happens when you flout Arrakeen water conser...

13 - Witchy Woman from 2020-05-21T14:48:57

(Chapter 17) Can’t take Idaho to a hotel, Idaho tell everybody... That Jessica’s a Harkonnen spy! Our gal hears that and knows just who she needs to get weird with: Thufir! We recorded this one in ...

12 - It's My Party and I'll Truth-sense If I Want To from 2020-05-14T02:16:57

(Chapter 16) The Duke throws a party for a bunch of rude assholes.  The Guild banker in particular almost Soo-soo-sudios himself into one of Kyne's signature Fremen style ass-whoopings.  Jessica lo...

11 - Kynesly Liet Me Off This Spicecrawler from 2020-05-11T18:15:21

(Chapter 15) Stillsuits! Sandworms! Action and prophesy!  I think subconsciously I thought this would be the one to get Caitlin on-board the Dune train.  WHen will I learn?  The D...

10 - Lisan Al-Gaib! from 2020-05-07T00:43

(Chapters 13 &14) The epic bro-down continues and Caitlin longs for some more Jessica chapters.  Paul and Duke Leto have some father-son bonding, and Paul continues to have adult-hood t...

9 - Meeting Facilitation from 2020-05-03T23:49:08

(Chapters 11 & 12) It's starting to look like the ole' Duke's plans just aren't up to snuff.  At least that's what Paul thinks.  Caitlin asks a very good question:  Is Paul re...

8 - Hunter Seeker from 2020-04-30T00:44:41

(chapters 9 & 10) Wow!  I am so impressed by Caitlin's retention in this ep!  I didn't mention it on the recording but it was pretty cool.  Her memory MIGHT have been enhanced...

00 - Trailer for My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune from 2020-04-28T16:08:43

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7 - Blockhead Stick-Figure from 2020-04-25T01:49:31

(Chapter 8) Sigh... I'm coming to terms with the actual premise of this podcast.  Caitlin is still begrudging.  I guess my fantasy was that at this point she would be all in on the Dun...

6 - Opposite Sex Unmarried Partner from 2020-04-19T01:35:33

(chapter 7) Lady Jessica (The Duke's OSUP) is unpacking some shit in their new home on Arrakis after their big trip through space.  Because that's what Dune likes to focus on right now: &nb...

5 - Dune Boner from 2020-04-16T03:31:46

(chapters 5 &6) Well well well... Looks like Caitlin was kinda interested in these two "chapters".  As for me, I had really enjoyed these pages.  Paul talks to Dr. Yueh, whom we ha...

4 - Cupcake Shields from 2020-04-12T01:40:30

(chapter 4) Oh boy was Caitlin not interested in this chapter!  I tried you guys, but she would not be corralled.  We talk about who plays the roles of Gurney, Thufir and Paul in our h...

3 - Virgin Whore from 2020-04-09T00:59:46

(chapter 3) Lady Jessica and the Reverend Mother discuss the troubles that lie ahead for Paul.  Paul gets mad that they both say his dad is gonna die on Dune.  What is a boy to do? Cai...

2 - Plans Within Plans from 2020-04-05T22:07:36

(chapter 2) We meet the Harkonnens!  The Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, human-computer Piter DeVries, and the Baron's nephew and presumptive heir Feyd Rautha discuss their plan to kill Duke Leto...

1 - The Gom Jabbar from 2020-04-05T00:22:58

(Chapter 1) Caitlin read the first chapter!  And she has some hot takes! Young Paul Atreides is preparing to move from his birth-world of Caladan to the new home of his family, the desert p...

0 - Before Dune from 2020-04-04T23:42:20

My girlfriend Caitlin has grudgingly agreed to read the classic science-fiction novel Dune, by Frank Herbert.  It's one of my favorite books of all time.  Caitlin couldn't care less. &...