Pod Emperor of Dune

Mar 27 2023 238
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Join nerd power couple Alex and Elayne as we take a spoiler-free chapter-by-chapter dive into the classic sci-fi Dune series by Frank Herbert. Elayne is a prolific sci-fi/fantasy reader who has somehow let this classic series pass her by, while Alex is on his second read and will be our resident “expert”. In each episode, released on Mondays, we'll recap and discuss up to three chapters, and talk about plot points, characters, and the Dune universe at large, all in a manner that's spoiler-free and safe for first-time readers. To keep up with us follow us on Twitter @nerdisaymore, to support us making content check us out at patreon.com/nerdisaymore, and feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]!

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