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My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune

My girlfriend doesn"t care at all about the science-fiction novel Dune, by Frank Herbert. But I love it. In the spirit of... something, she has agreed to read Dune chapter by chapter and talk about it with me.

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00:55:26

41 - THE FINAL EPISODE

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/12/10

...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 the way through! We love you guys! Stay subscribed for further announcements. Caitlin and I are always cooking up new projects, and I really do think we will eventually get around to doing a My Boyfriend (or husband) Begrudgingly Reads *some book about emotional intelligence or fighting white supremacy*. If you REALLY want to

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00:43:12

40 - Caitlin is vibrating with excitement

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/12/10

... 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 this bode for the sequel books that, and I've checked, Caitlin will NEVER read? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:51:44

39 - Alia the killer creep

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/12/10

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 the first time. Nice. We also get to see the Emperor make the Baron squirm. Excellent. Then Alia shows up. Exquisite! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:46:00

38 - Planning is for nerds

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/12/07

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 in this chapter. You can guess how Caitlin feels about that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:54:53

37 - Dream Warriors

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/05/06

(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 scamp been up to?! Hey, he hasn't been trying to change the water of life has he? But only two types of people can do that: a Bene Gesserit reverend mother or the Kwizatz Haderach. He's dead for sure. But wait what's this, he's waking up and he's ready for action? Look out Universe! Also: The movie Go, what'cha

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00:43:44

36 - Jessica and Gurney meet again

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/02/09

(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 killer, Reconstruction, Our cat Scout biting my feet (see pics on Twitter @my_dune), and we might have to change the name of the podcast for accuracy... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:58:12

35 - On their feet m'Lord

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/02/01

(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 he's still harboring a knuckle-sandwich for Jessica. And there were Sardaukar embedded with the smugglers the whole time! What a twist! Also: Keep your Dune song parodies away from Spongebob! And Listeners, where does the Pareto Principle apply in your life? Are you 20% impressed when 80% of an acrobat's

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00:52:28

34 - Worm Surfin' FINALLY

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/01/14

(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-segments. It's like a whole lifestyle, brah. You won't understand it until you try it yourself. But Bodie Stilgar thinks Paul still has a lot to learn about worm riding. And maybe they need to fight to the death soon? Also: Adding girl-power to things, the proper use of leverage in romantic relationships,

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00:51:37

33 - Alia's masterclass on devastating burns

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2021/01/03

(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 a place of love. Kinda sweet! Also: Caitlin is confused by QAnon (who isn't?), is Alia exactly like the E-trade baby, and I get distracted by the cats. Come talk to me at @my_dune on twitter and search for us on Facebook! --- Send in a voice message:

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00:39:18

32 - Paul's pre-worm warm up

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/12/08

(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 I talk a LOT about how we imagine the worms in this one. We are ON TASK except for when the cat does something cute. @my_dune on twitter or on Facebook at the My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune page --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:46:14

31 - Thufir is the mind-killer

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/11/16

(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 every which way. How is Arrakis like Salusa Secundus? How can the Baron be more like the emperor? And what is Thufir planning for the destruction of the Harkonnens? Maybe get some answers in this podcast! Also: Deep Impact vs. Armageddon, Caitlin is still angry about ledges, Shout out to Emily Brewster

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00:42:05

30 - Hawat you just tell me what your plan is!

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/10/28

(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. What's Hawat's game anyways? Listen to the episode and find out that Sean and Caitlin sure as hell don't know. But we're excited to find out! Also: The local comedy scene, which is the best kind of useless servant for a Baron, and those dang loud air-fresheners things in public bathrooms! --- Send in a voice message:

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00:45:27

29 - Lady Jessica's own personal Burning Man

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/10/16

(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: The musical legacy of Bawitdaba, the proper pronunciation of "skosh", what kind of board games Caitlin likes vs. her graduate adviser's preferences, mall food courts. You guys, what is a "ledge"? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:50:31

28- Lose a friend gain a cougar

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/09/29

(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-Fremen-jihad coffin. Also: Some of the names my grandfather has for playing cards, why flies and poo particles are mostly fine, Stilgar in high-school, and a bunch of other dumb takes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:56:09

27 - Blood and baby-making in the arena

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/09/21

(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 and Lady Fenring are on the scene and they're giving the Baron no end of things to worry about. Begrudging-Girlfriend Caitlin is a little bored but still has lots of hot-takes as Willing-Boyfriend Sean takes the lead on this complicated recap. Feints within feints indeed! Check out our Facebook group at

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00:51:16

26 - Funeral for a friend

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/09/10

(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 impressions of the trailer for the new Dune movie, and at the end I introduce a new segment: a reading from National Lampoon's DOON by Ellis Weiner! If you want to get in touch with us you can always hit us on Twitter at @my_dune or send us an email at dunegirlfriend@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message:

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00:37:22

25 - Paul with the crysknife in the sietch

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/08/25

(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 this chapter? The answers may surprise you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:46:01

24 - Need a crysknife to cut the sexual tension

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/08/12

(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 everyone with her missionoria protectiva cultural cheat-codes. Caitlin does some more shoutin' bout the lack of mystery and Sean tries to get her to see the non-gotcha-mystery side of things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dunegirlfriend/message

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00:51:51

23 - Weirding out the Fremen

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/08/05

(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 of this one? We stick pretty heartily to talking about Dune this ep, so if that's what you like you're welcome. *SPOILER ALERT* I spoil the heck out of the show "Black Monday" so, ya know, look out for that one if you don't want to know how the first season of that show ends. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:57:31

22 - Kynes in the Wilderness

My Girlfriend Begrudgingly Reads Dune ·

2020/07/27

(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 we do talk about Caitlin's saltiness about Dune and about what we think people like about sci-fi in general. In the chapter, Kynes is wandering through the desert without a stillsuit! How did he get into this predicament? Listen and find out! --- Send in a voice message:

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