Beste Strange And Beautiful Book Club Podcasts (2025)

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Repost - "David Lynch's Dune (1984)" - Part epic adventure, part fever dream, and all Lynch. 1:05:33

2d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In honor of the late, great, David Lynch. Here's a repost of our episode on his absolutely bananas adaptation of Dune. Would he be glad to be remembered for this movie? No. Do we love him for it anyways? Also yes. There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everythi…

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"Empire of the Vampire" by Jay Kristoff 1:19:51

17d ago1:19:51

1:19:51

According to Wikipedia: Twenty-seven years after Daysdeath, a mysterious phenomenon that has cast the world into perpetual darkness, vampires have successfully conquered humanity. Gabriel de Leon, the last living vampire hunter, is held prisoner awaiting execution for killing the Forever King, Fabien Voss. However, the Undying Empress orders Gabrie…

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Bonus - Christmas Crossover with Cinematic Anarchy - "Red Snow (2021) 1:09:08

26d ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Enjoy this special bonus episode crossover with our friends at Cinematic Anarchy! Seasons Greetings from the Hosts of Cinematic Anarchy and The Strange and Beautiful Podcast. It's been a few weeks of rest since we posted and episode (Mostly Because the gifts don't wrap or buy themselves) and now we are back for a holiday episode with our good frien…

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Bonus: We Are All Kosh - Preview - Babylon 5 (Season 1 Ep 0) - The Gathering 2:14:22

1M ago2:14:22

2:14:22

This show is available to stream for free on Tubi or with a paid subscription on Amazon Prime. Tube has the version of The Gathering we watched but it's listed as the last episode of season 1. Per wikipedia: Babylon 5: The Gathering is the test pilot movie of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, aired on February 22, 1993. It is also th…

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"The Dark Tower - The Waste Lands" by Stephen King 1:23:21

1M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Rachel and Matt discuss the third book in the Dark Tower series by Stephen King, The Waste Lands. Did the series get better? Are we willing to read more? Listen and find out! The Waste Lands" is the third book in Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series. It continues the journey of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he searches for the Dark Tow…

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Willy's Wonderland (2021) - This is a sequel to Mandy. Fight me. 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Former Patreon exclusive, now all yours. Willy's Wonderland with special guest, Meg. There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast form…

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"Somewhere in Time" by Richard Matheson - Featuring Chris from Cinematic Anarchy 51:26

2M ago51:26

51:26

Seemed only fair, since we discussed the MOVIE "Somewhere in Time" on Cinematic Anarchy that Chris come over to our neck of the woods to chat about the book! Find all Cinematic Anarchy episodes here: https://cinematicanarchy.transistor.fm There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, se…

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"The Dark Tower - The Drawing of the Three" by Stephen King 1:24:08

3M ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Find more about The Old Switcheroo here: https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/ The Drawing of the Three is a dark fantasy novel by American writer Stephen King. It is the second book in the Dark Tower series, published by Grant in 1987.[1] The series was inspired by Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came by Robert Browning. The story is a continuation of…

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Bonus - Chat with Clockout Films - "Slaughter Beach" and "First State of Fear" 54:42

3M ago54:42

54:42

Rachel and Matt chat with Dan and Mark of Clockout Films (Find them on instagram here: @clockoutfilms) We discuss their latest feature, "Slaughter Beach" which is available now on Tubi and dive a little into their newest project "First State of Fear" which is an anthology horror film celebrating all things Delaware and Horror! (Puckwugies anyone?).…

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"Mandy (2018)" - The Psychotic drowns where the Mystic swims 56:10

3M ago56:10

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Matt and Rachel discuss this uniquely brilliant and horrifically gory horror/dark fantasy from 2018 entitled "Mandy". To tell you literally anything about this movie before you've seen it would be a sacrilege. Go and watch it and then come back and that's not advice, it's an order! There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rach…

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Bonus - Ger Can Get It: "The Second Gerthering Trip Recap!" 2:43:12

3M ago2:43:12

2:43:12

This is a long one, folks. Tune in to find out what we were up to in Stratford, Ontario, and whether our grand experiment in overdosing on GWD content worked as desired. Did we see His Mighty Gerness in a play? Did our souls leave our bodies? Does Cavan Biggio still play for the Toronto Blue Jays? Did I embarrass us all? Did we eat one single meal …

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"The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger" by Stephen King 1:05:53

4M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Rachel and Matt discuss "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger" the first book in the Dark Tower series by Stephen King in this first installment of our spooky HORROR season of Strange and Beautiful Book Club! In "The Gunslinger," the first book of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series, we follow Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he pursues the my…

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"The Quantum Thief" by Hannu Rajaniemi 1:39:17

6M ago1:39:17

1:39:17

Our delayed monthly book club episode where we discuss "The Quantum Thief" by Hannu Rajaniemi. Did we both love it? Is there a percentage of made up words that Rachel simply cannot tolerate? How many books did Rachel read while actively delaying reading this one? What is life anyways? Listen and find out? (Maybe not the life one) There's more from …

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Vacation Announcement - July 2024 - Please Listen! 1:01

6M ago1:01

1:01

Matt and Rachel are headed out on the road! Please listen for information on which shows will be on break until October! Strange and Beautiful Book Club - On break until October 2024 Feast, Sheath, and Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast - On break until October 2024 Ger Can Get It - Regular Episodes The Dead Do Not Podcast: A Lexx Rewatch - Regular Episo…

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Come in 81 Kilo BONUS - Interview with John Kapelos - "Schanke" 55:53

7M ago55:53

55:53

Check out this Come in 81 Kilo bonus episode where we chat with John Kapelos who played Schanke on Forever Knight, Carl in the Breakfast Club and SO MUCH MORE. There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting d…

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Come in 81 Kilo BONUS - Interview with Fred Mollin 48:04

7M ago48:04

48:04

The Podcast I reference at the end is Monsters, Madness, and Magic! Find them here: https://www.monstersmadnessandmagic.com/ According to Fred Mollin's Wikipedia article: Fred Mollin is an American and Canadian record producer, musician, film and TV composer, music director, music supervisor, and songwriter.[2] He has produced records for Jimmy Web…

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"Creatures of Light and Darkness" by Roger Zelazny 56:40

7M ago56:40

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Our late book club episode for May about "Creatures of Light and Darkness" by Roger Zelazny. "Creatures of Light and Darkness" by Roger Zelazny is a science fiction/fantasy novel that blends elements of Egyptian mythology with a futuristic setting. AKA the origin of the sentiment that too many dicks spoil the soup. Did we love it? Was it readable? …

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Sneak Peek - "The Dead Do Not Podcast" - Lexx (Season 1 Ep 1) "I Worship His Shadow" 1:42:30

8M ago1:42:30

1:42:30

Special Sneak Peek of our newest series! - The Dead Do Not Podcast: A Lexx Rewatch! - Coming in June! We tackle the pilot episode of Lexx! We've got an eclectic cast of characters to assemble and Lexx wastes no time in throwing the audience in just what kind of body horror hi-jinx in space we can expect from the show! If you loved our Come in 81 Ki…

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Spoiler Free Review and Interview! - "Curse of King Midas" by Colleen M. Story 38:38

8M ago38:38

38:38

Preorder the book here (Amazon Link, no we aren't affiliates we just liked the book) Preorder the ebook here (Non-Amazon Link) A quick spoiler free review of "The Curse of King Midas" and then our chat with Colleen HERSELF about this book and a little bit about writing and writing advice in general. From Colleen's website: THE CURSE OF KING MIDAS I…

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Movie - "Planet of the Apes (1968)" 44:47

8M ago44:47

44:47

Matt and Rachel discuss the movie adaptation of Pierre Boulle's classic novel. What did they get right? What didn't they? Do we think this is a rare case of the movie being better than the book? Listen and find out! There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everyt…

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Book - "Planet of the Apes" by Pierre Boulle 1:11:16

9M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

On this month's Book episode: "Planet of the Apes" by Pierre Boulle is a science fiction novel that tells the story of a group of astronauts who land on a distant planet where intelligent apes are the dominant species and humans are primitive and mute. The protagonist, Ulysse Mérou, along with two other astronauts, find themselves captured by the a…

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Monthly Book Club - "Godkiller" by Hanah Kaner 1:15:31

10M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

Matt and Rachel discuss the short(ish) but awesome fantasy epic, "Godkiller" by Hanah Kaner. Refreshing change from 900 page mega-epics that are half filler with a novel that packs 900 pages of story into a third the size. With ten times as much representation as any other book we've read. Get it, read it. You'll love it. There's more from the Stra…

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"Anguish (1987)" - There's mommy issues and then there's MOMMY ISSUES 48:06

10M ago48:06

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"Anguish" is a 1987 horror film directed by Bigas Luna. The movie revolves around a mentally unstable mother, who hypnotizes her son John to commit murder and harvest eyes for her collection. The mother is portrayed as a controlling and manipulative figure, and John becomes increasingly disturbed as he struggles with his mother's influence. The fil…

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Spoiler Free Book Review - "The Day Tripper (2024)" - Character growth done to perfection 39:24

10M ago39:24

39:24

I absolutely adored this book. I thought the concept was interesting, the execution was flawless, and the journey that Alex goes on was heart-breaking, inspiring, and believable. The conceit of time-travel is not new but the way that James Goodhand shapes it in this novel made it feel seamlessly fresh and integral to the story rather than a plot de…

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"Solaris (2002)" - George Clooney shows off his acting and his ass-ets 1:15:11

11M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

The 2002 film "Solaris" is a psychological science fiction drama directed by Steven Soderbergh, based on the novel of the same name by Stanisław Lem. The movie stars George Clooney as Dr. Chris Kelvin, a psychologist sent to a space station orbiting the mysterious planet Solaris. Upon arrival, Kelvin encounters strange phenomena, including the appe…

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"Dune: Part 2 (2024)" - Out of the theater reaction. 43:32

11M ago43:32

43:32

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* We finally did it. After over a dozen episodes of Dune content, we made it to the epic release of Denis's Dune: Part 2! What did we think? Did we like it? Was it worth all the time and hype? Is one of Tim's legs shorter than the other? Trust Strange and Beautiful to ask the t…

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Dune DEEP CUT - "Dune: Part 2 (2024)" - Out of the theater reaction 43:32

11M ago43:32

43:32

We finally did it. After over a dozen episodes of Dune content, we made it to the epic release of Denis's Dune: Part 2! What did we think? Did we like it? Was it worth all the time and hype? Is one of Tim's legs shorter than the other? Trust Strange and Beautiful to ask the truly important questions around here. There's more from the Strange and Be…

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"Solaris (1972)" - Less about the planet, more about the hot wife. 1:05:47

11M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

"Solaris" is a 1972 Soviet science fiction film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, based on the novel of the same name by Stanisław Lem. The film follows psychologist Kris Kelvin, played by Donatas Banionis, who travels to a space station orbiting the mysterious planet Solaris. There, he encounters strange phenomena that seem to be manifestations of his…

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Bonus - "The Unknown Best: Book 1" by Matt Wilkening 25:04

11M ago25:04

25:04

A book recommendation from Rachel and Matt! The Unknown Best: Book 1 by Matt Wilkening! Get it here! Do you have problems? Good. Michael Malbon doesn’t, and he hates it. His supernatural synesthesia confuses smell with normative information, so Mike always knows what to do to produce the best outcome despite not even knowing what the best outcome i…

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Monthly Book Club: "Solaris" by Stanisław Lem 1:13:32

11M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Rachel and Matt discuss the novel "Solaris" by Stanislaw Lem which has been adapted into film twice (episodes incoming!) was it an easier read than Star Maker? Did we think this author was also on some really good hallucinogens? You'll find out! There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy bo…

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"Radius (2017)" - Neat Sweet Indie Suspense Thriller 1:02:39

11M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Rachel and Matt mostly talk about "Radius" from 2017 but also sort of talk about a lot of unrelated stuff too. From Wikipedia: Radius is a 2017 Canadian science fiction thriller film directed and written by Caroline Labrèche and Steeve Léonard. It stars Diego Klattenhoff, Charlotte Sullivan, and Brett Donahue. Klattenhoff and Sullivan play two surv…

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Dune DEEP CUT - "Denis Villeneuve's Dune - Part 1 (2021)" - When you finally have money! 1:31:45

11M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

"Dune - Part 1" directed by Denis Villeneuve is an epic science fiction film based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. Set in a distant future where noble houses control planets and a valuable resource called "spice" is mined on the desert planet Arrakis, the story follows Paul Atreides, the young heir of House Atreides, as his family a…

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"Denis Villeneuve's Dune - Part 1 (2021)" - When you finally have money! 1:30:35

11M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* "Dune - Part 1" directed by Denis Villeneuve is an epic science fiction film based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. Set in a distant future where noble houses control planets and a valuable resource called "spice" is mined on the desert planet Arrakis, the stor…

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"Warm Bodies (2013)" - Unabashedly Romantic Zombies 1:00:27

12M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

The first in our informally themed February episodes where we talk about love and monsters and how sometimes, enjoying a movie that isn't afraid to be wholly romantic (even with the zombies) is exactly what you need. We watched and loved this Zombie movie with heart, Warm Bodies, which was originally released in 2013 and stares Nicholas Hoult and T…

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Dune DEEP CUT - "Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003) - Part 3 of 3" - Syfy Miniseries 1:31:43

12M ago1:31:43

1:31:43

Another installment in our Dune Deep Dive series. We chat about the third episode of the 2003 Children of Dune miniseries which covers the events of Dune Messiah and Children of Dune. Fanning out about Alec Newman (Truly the superior Paul Atreides from all the adaptations) and the music which is basically the soundtrack of my high school years. Fin…

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Monthly Book Club: "Star Maker" by Olaf Stapledon 1:30:35

12M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

May we all one day experience whatever chemically induced metaphysical journey Olaf went on in preparation for writing this book. Possibly while writing this book (as we surmise in the episode). Truly a unique, completely wild work of scientific speculation that must have been an absolute revolution in it's day. This is no pulp "Damsel in Space" dr…

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"Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)" - Part 3 of 3 - Syfy Miniseries 1:31:43

12M ago1:31:43

1:31:43

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* The "Children of Dune" miniseries, released in 2003, is a television adaptation of the second and third novels in Frank Herbert's "Dune" series: "Dune Messiah" and "Children of Dune." Directed by Greg Yaitanes, and written by John Harrison (who directed the 2000 miniseries). …

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"Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)" - Part 2 of 3 - Syfy Miniseries 1:14:28

12M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* The "Children of Dune" miniseries, released in 2003, is a television adaptation of the second and third novels in Frank Herbert's "Dune" series: "Dune Messiah" and "Children of Dune." Directed by Greg Yaitanes, and written by John Harrison (who directed the 2000 miniseries). …

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"Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)" - Part 1 of 3 - Syfy Miniseries 1:30:20

12M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* The "Children of Dune" miniseries, released in 2003, is a television adaptation of the second and third novels in Frank Herbert's "Dune" series: "Dune Messiah" and "Children of Dune." Directed by Greg Yaitanes, and written by John Harrison (who directed the 2000 miniseries). …

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"Dune: Children of Dune (1976)" by Frank Herbert 1:40:05

12M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* "Children of Dune" is known for its philosophical depth, intricate political intrigue, and the exploration of ecological and environmental themes. The novel weaves a complex narrative that combines political maneuvering, familial drama, and the mystical elements that define t…

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"Dune: Messiah (1969)" by Frank Herbert 1:57:15

12M ago1:57:15

1:57:15

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains spoilers for Dune universe* Originally published in serial format - Dune: Messiah is the second novel in Frank Herbert's "Dune" series, and it continues the complex narrative set in the expansive and intricate universe of Arrakis. The story unfolds several years aft…

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"Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)" - Part 3 of 3 - Syfy Miniseries 1:11:08

12M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains spoilers for the Dune universe* The "Dune" miniseries, released in 2000, is a 3 part television adaptation of Frank Herbert's iconic science fiction novel. Directed by John Harrison, the miniseries presents our FAVORITE adaptation of the novel both in scope and shee…

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"Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)" - Part 2 of 3 - Syfy Miniseries 1:27:54

12M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains spoilers for the Dune universe* The "Dune" miniseries, released in 2000, is a 3 part television adaptation of Frank Herbert's iconic science fiction novel. Directed by John Harrison, the miniseries presents our FAVORITE adaptation of the novel both in scope and shee…

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"Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)" - Part 1 of 3 - Syfy Miniseries 1:00:49

12M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains spoilers for the Dune universe* The "Dune" miniseries, released in 2000, is a 3 part television adaptation of Frank Herbert's iconic science fiction novel. Directed by John Harrison, the miniseries presents our FAVORITE adaptation of the novel both in scope and shee…

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"David Lynch's Dune (1984)" - Part epic adventure, part fever dream, and all Lynch. 1:05:33

12M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains spoilers for the Dune universe* We watched the Alan Smithee/Extended cut of Dune from 1984! David Lynch's Dune is a wild intergalactic rollercoaster where sandworms are enormous and the eyebrows even bigger. Join us in a universe where the spice must flow, but coher…

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"Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)" - The definition of audacity in adaptation 1:00:08

12M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains spoilers for the Dune universe* Jodorowsky's Dune" is a documentary film directed by Frank Pavich that explores the ambitious and ultimately unrealized vision of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky to adapt Frank Herbert's science fiction novel "Dune" during the 1970s. T…

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"Dune (1965)" by Frank Herbert - Part 3 of 3 1:31:32

12M ago1:31:32

1:31:32

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains Spoilers for the Dune universe* Welcome to the Strange and Beautiful Book Club Podcast, where hosts Rachel and Matt dive deep into the captivating world of "Dune" by Frank Herbert. In this episode, join us as explore the intricate layers of Herbert's masterpiece, fr…

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"Dune (1965)" by Frank Herbert - Part 2 of 3 1:27:54

12M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains Spoilers for the Dune universe* Welcome to the Strange and Beautiful Book Club Podcast, where hosts Rachel and Matt dive deep into the captivating world of "Dune" by Frank Herbert. In this episode, join us as explore the intricate layers of Herbert's masterpiece, fr…

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"Dune (1965)" by Frank Herbert - Part 1 of 3 1:44:25

12M ago1:44:25

1:44:25

*Contains Spoilers for the content discussed and the wider Dune Universe* *Contains Spoilers for the Dune universe* Welcome to the Strange and Beautiful Book Club Podcast, where hosts Rachel and Matt dive deep into the captivating world of "Dune" by Frank Herbert. In this episode, join us as explore the intricate layers of Herbert's masterpiece, fr…

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Dune DEEP CUT - "Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003) - Part 2 of 3" - Syfy Miniseries 1:14:28

12M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Another installment in our Dune Deep Dive series. We chat about the second episode of the 2003 Children of Dune miniseries which covers the events of Dune Messiah and Children of Dune. Fanning out about Alec Newman (Truly the superior Paul Atreides from all the adaptations) and the music which is basically the soundtrack of my high school years. ..…

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