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Aristocrats of Dune

Gurney Halleck and Duncan Idaho

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Join Gurney Halleck and Duncan Idaho as they delve into the deep waters of Earth's philosophy, history, and culture, all while taking down the notorious Harkonnen scum. In this podcast, you'll hear their insightful discussions and gain a new perspective on the birthplace of the human race. Tune in and expand your mind with Gurney and Duncan.
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Greetings, travelers of space and time! Know then that this is the ultimate Dune Saga podcast— and will be a monthly series examining all things from the world of Frank Herbert’s legendary Dune universe, including the classic books, movies, miniseries, games, documentaries, and ongoing novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson. Whether this is your first foray into the Dune universe or you are returning like a Duncan Idaho ghola, join us for a show beyond your dreams and a podcast beyond ...
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Join Mobile Nations gamers each week as they discuss every aspect of the gaming world. From launch events and live streams to current events and deep thoughts on the most random of things. This is a group of platform inclusive, easily excited nerds with something to say about basically everything. Subscribe at your own risk!
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Alexandra Bunting and Savannah O'Connell may not be Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters, but they did go to college where they lived in houses similar to 1122 King Road - the off-campus house in Moscow, ID that became famous after four college students were murdered there in November 2022. Despite lacking any investigative experience, their ability to identify and empathize with the victims using common sense sleuthing makes The Unspeakable an incredibly relatable and revelatory p ...
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In this episode, Gurney Halleck and Duncan Idaho discuss Essay II from the Geneology of Morals by Fredrich Nietzche. This essay troubled our hosts but ultimately provided a new and thought-provoking perspective on guilt, punishment, cruelty, and Christianity. Listen to this episode to learn about the origin of punishment, the power of guilt, and ho…
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Gurney Halleck and Duncan Idaho set out to understand Old Terra's strange system of morality and how it originated. In this episode, we discuss the first essay of the Geneology of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche. Join us as we discuss how conceptions of good and evil arose in history and why their definitions have flipped. We also talk about the diff…
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Join us as Duncan Idaho and Gurney Halleck react to Dune Part 2 Trailers! Trailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Way9Dexny3w&t=28s Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YUzQa_1RCE There's a surprising amount of information that can be gathered with just 5 minutes of footage. Our intreped heroes find some inconsistencies between both trail…
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In this episode, Gurnee and Idaho wrap up their Carlyle homework with a discussion on Shooting Niagara: And After?. This essay remarks on England's Reform Act of 1867 which further extended voting right to male urban working men: "This delirious 'new Reform measure'...pushes us at once into the Niagara rapids: irresistibly propelled, with ever-incr…
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In this episode, we discuss Occasional Discourse by Thomas Carlyle. In this essay, Carlyle explains the impact of abolitionism in the West Indies and what could be done to mend the situation. Gurney and Idaho also grapple with the real meaning of progress and try to apply the lessons of the essay to the modern world. Read our version: Essential Pol…
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In this episode, we cover the last two chapters of Latter Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle. In "Hudson Statue" we learn that whatever a person mumbles under their breath at their weekly worship is nothing compared to their practical hero worship. In this, they reveal their true faith and their highest values. We know it to be false when someone clai…
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The Aristocrats discuss chapters 5-6 of Latter-Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle. Latter Day Pamphlets were published in 1850 in the aftermath of the liberal revolutions of 1948. In this episode, we discuss each chapter's main themes and best quotes, such as why prominent organs of government and institutions have degraded into mere talking apparatus…
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The Aristocrats discuss chapters 3-4 of Latter-Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle. Latter Day Pamphlets were published in 1850 in the aftermath of the liberal revolutions of 1948. In this episode, we discuss each chapter's main themes and best quotes, such as the problems with the government, why talented men shy away from working in it, and why votin…
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The Aristocrats discuss chapters 1-2 of Latter-Day Pamphlets by Thomas Carlyle. Latter Day Pamphlets were published in 1850 in the aftermath of the liberal Revolutions of 1948. In this episode, we discuss each chapter's main themes and best quotes, such as the weakness of democracy, the value of compulsory bonds, problems with philanthropy, and the…
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Listen to part 2 of the Aristocrat's of Dune's discussion on Chartism, an essay by Thomas Carlyle. Chartism was an 1836 movement that emerged in London that sought to elevate the rights and privileges of the working class. Carlyle's critique of this movement and the "do-nothing" English government echoes beyond its time and place with its mix of re…
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Gurney and Idaho discuss Chartism, an essay by Thomas Carlyle. Chartism was an 1836 movement that emerged in London that sought to elevate the rights and privileges of the working class. Carlyle's critique of this movement and the "do-nothing" English government echoes beyond its time and place with its mix of reactionary and progressive ideas.…
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For weeks following the University of Idaho Murders, it was believed that Ethan, Xana, Maddie and Kaylee were killed in their sleep and that the two surviving roommates slept through the attacks. Then, a probable cause affidavit revealed that Xana and also one of the surviving roommates were likely awake. If one or two of the six students in the ho…
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If the murders at the University of Idaho were targeted attacks, the question of who the target was is one of the darkest and most unsettling questions that divides people following the case. Four victims were beloved and living in a seemingly care-free time and place in life, so why would anyone want to kill any of them…or all of them? This podcas…
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The unanswered questions and mysterious happenings around the University of Idaho Murders make the case of four slain college students a media and internet sleuth sensation. Alexandra and Savannah draw on their visit to Moscow, ID and the 1122 King Rd house, their own experiences living off-campus, and their incessant research to try to answer the …
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For almost 7 weeks following the University of Idaho murders there were no suspects, but then finally an arrest was made. Who is this man, Bryan Kohberger, who is going on trial for the quadruple homicides and what was his relationship to Maddie, Kaylee, Ethan, Xana and the 1122 Kind Rd house? This podcast is produced by Sweven Studios of Sweven Ho…
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Alexandra Bunting and Savannah O'Connell may not be Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters, but they did go to college where they lived in houses similar to 1122 King Road - the off-campus house in Moscow, ID that became famous after four college students were murdered there in November 2022. Despite lacking any investigative experience, th…
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla was too damn long — but Mirage won't be! We're joined by Sam Tolbert to talk about the new game in the Assassin's Creed franchise, and a preview of New Tales from the Borderlands. We also touch base on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Embracer Group's shopping spree, a handheld console from Logitech, and more. LINKS: Assassin's…
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It's a smorgasbord of news this week as the gang talk about PS5 price hikes, Kirby's Dream Buffet, and all the announcements from Gamescom 2022. LINKS: Sony raises PS5 prices in Canada, Europe, Japan, and other markets | Android Central Xbox responds to PlayStation’s price hike | Windows Central Gamescom 2022 LIVE: Latest announcements, news, trail…
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The console wars rage on as Sony says Xbox's Call of Duty acquisition could 'influence users' console choice'. We tell you why it's not such a big deal, plus we nerd out latest on Splatoon 3 information, Kirby's Dream Buffet, and more. LINKS: Sony says Xbox’s Call of Duty acquisition could ‘influence users’ console choice,’ Microsoft responds | Win…
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Our own Nadine Dornieden hangs out with Carli and Rebecca for a look at poor financial earnings from Activision Blizzard due to a decline in Call of Duty sales, and the Xbox Game Pass 'Family Plan'. Nintendo is facing its own reduction in sales. But with a new Pokémon game later this year, we expect things will turn around. LINKS: Activision Blizza…
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Sam Tolbert fills in for Jen this week and the crew check in on what's going on with Oculus Quest 2 and mobile gaming. They also chat about the indefinite delay of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic for PS5, MultiVersus for PC and Xbox, and just generally go off the rails. As usual! LINKS: Meta's making the Quest 2 more expensive. What does that…
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Mojang Studios has issued a statement about their decision to not allow NFTs and blockchain tech in Minecraft. We talk about why we're so happy about this stance. We also dig into a significant delay for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Chris Pine's fashion sense, and more. LINKS: Blizzard Entertainment's Albany studio QA workers file for unionization…
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GameStop is in the NFT market. But thankfully we have worthwhile gaming news to discuss as well. Bayonetta 3 is on the way for an October release, and Kirby's Dream Buffett will stuff your Switch this summer. We also review Stray for PS5, Endling - Extinction is Forever, and more! LINKS: Bayonetta 3 gets October 2022 release date on Nintendo Switch…
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What do sketchy new consoles that incorporate NFTs as a means of preordering and lame X-Men powers have in common? Well, nothing, except they are discussed in this episode of Jiggle Physics! The also chat about Skull and Bones, God of War Ragnarok, a Splatoon 3 themed Switch, and more. LINKS: ABetterABK 💙 ABK Workers Alliance on Twitter: "In light …
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There's a new God of War on the way, but people on the internet are making that difficult for devs. We talk about that, news on the Nintendo front, and go on many other tangents. LINKS: Everything announced in the June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase | iMore Nintendo recap: Metroid Prime rumors, shareholder talks F-Zero, and several Swit…
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Numerous game companies are speaking out in support of reproductive rights for their employees after the US Supreme Court has revoked Roe v. Wade. Rebecca and Jen are joined by special guest Miles Dompier for a conversation about this along with our review of The Quarry, a new Pokémon game, and more. LINKS: The Quarry review: A summer horror blockb…
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Jen and Rebecca are joined by Sam Tolbert for an update on Activision Blizzard, Overwatch 2, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Overwatch 2 will be free-to-play in all sorts of places, while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a PS5 exclusive. They also chat about the announcement of Dragon's Dogma 2, and what to expect at the upcoming Nintendo Direct. LINKS: Act…
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There is no E3 this year, but that didn't stop multiple publishers, and even our own parent company, from hosting announcements for a staggering number of new games. We're here for you with all the highlights and our own most assuredly amazing ideas. LINKS: Summer Game Fest 2022: Game announcements, trailers, and everything you missed | Windows Cen…
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There's a ludicrous amount of game news to cover this week. We go in-depth with everything from the PlayStation State of Play, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and more. LINKS: PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced for PS VR2 | Android Central PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced in the June 2022 showcase | Android Central Resident …
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Content Warning: Please note that we address the recent school shooting in Uvalde, TX during the first third of this week's show. If you'd prefer to not listen to that segment, skip ahead to 27:43 in the episode. In some positive video gaming news, the Raven Software QA unit has voted to unionize, and a teaser for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was relea…
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The world is awful and sometimes it feels like games NEVER actually ship. But, we promise we have a great episode for you chock full of industry news, including some Pokémon goodness, what we've been playing, and more. LINKS: Starfield and Redfall delayed to first half of 2023 | Windows Central Xbox head Phil Spencer responds to the Starfield, Redf…
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