Season 1: Dune

My name is Thomas. I’m fifteen years old and this is my podcast about movies, books, and TV with my mom, Jennifer. This season we’re talking about the book, Dune, by Frank Herbert, as we anticipate the new movie coming out in October 2021. Each week we’ll unpack a new chapter together on Paul’s coming of age journey. After all, he’s fifteen years old, just like me. So grab the book, subscribe, and read along with us on season one of The Mama Media Podcast.

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Season One Trailer: DUNE

This season on the Mama Media Podcast, Thomas and his mom, Jennifer, are reading Dune, by Frank Herbert.
1.01 Dune: The Box of Pain

Thomas and Jen introduce themselves and begin discussing Chapter One of Dune, where Paul encounters trouble with a mysterious witch and her strange box.
1.02 Dune: The Baron Has a Plan

Thomas and Jen discuss the reveal of the Baron’s 5 Step Plan and “the bomb under the table.”
1.03 Dune: The Tripod of Power

Thomas and Jen learn about the world of Dune’s tripod of power, and Thomas declares he is never wrong.
1.04 Dune: Paul’s Companion Teachers

Thomas and Jen talk about poet warriors, companion teachers, and life lessons for 15 year olds.
1.05 Dune: Dr. Yueh

Thomas and Jen learn that a sink and pan are not just in the kitchen, and Jen wants to know what Thomas would sacrifice to save her life.
1.06 Dune: Duke Leto!

Thomas and Jen talk about Seattle snow storms and parenting with dangerous facts. Thomas declares he is the pronunciation expert, but… what is a “frygrate”?
1.07 Dune: Shadout Mapes

Thomas and Jen talk about prophesies, fancy daggers, and that time Thomas snuck a pocket knife through airport security.
1.08 Dune: The Feud

Thomas and Jen talk about dark stories for kids and the origin story of the Harkonen / Atreides feud.
1.09 Dune: Something Happened!

Thomas and Jen talk about water debts, ornithopters, and Groundhog Day movies.