Best Tiger Tails Podcasts (2025)

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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 3) 1:41:29

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Abu⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 7-9. They explore the nature of Bene Gesserit checks and balances, and discuss how the Honored Matre act as a mirror to the darker side of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood. Read along with us by following the ⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule⁠ Get ad-…

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The Past, Present, and Future of Dune 1:03:07

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⁠Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠ close out another great year of Dune fandom by looking back at the biggest moments in the franchise in 2025, from first seaon of Dune: Prophecy to the Oscar snubs and the launch of the massively popular Dune MMO video game. Then they look ahead at all of the great Dune content coming in 2026, including Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Pa…

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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 2) 1:06:09

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Abu and ⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠ continue their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They explore the thematic and narrative elements of Sea Child, and what it reveals about Odrade's true strength. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠⁠Chapterhouse Dune bo…

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Ep. 24 Everything 90s Christmas. Top Christmas toys, Popular Christmas movies, and 90s Christmas Vibes. 1:22:30

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Send us a text 🎄 Christmas in the 90s just hit different. In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we rewind back to the 1990s to talk about what made Christmas so unforgettable. From iconic 90s Christmas movies like Home Alone, Jingle All The Way, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, to the must-have toys of the decade like SNES, Tamagotchi, and Power…

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#314 - Qing 45: The Big Squeeze 37:23

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The Qing Empire did not collapse because it stopped working. It collapsed because it kept working — just barely — under pressures that compounded faster than reform could relieve them... Time Period Covered: ~1790s-1840s CE Major Works Cited: Jones, Susan Mann and Philip A. Kuhn. “Dynastic Decline and the Roots of Rebellion.” The Cambridge History …

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All Art Is Political: The Anime We Love 1:31:03

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Abu⁠ and ⁠Leo⁠ step off the Golden Path to discuss a recent controversy in art commentary. Where Dune has been labled "not that deep", they explore the Anime they love and why they ARE "that deep". This episode contains NO SPOILERS for Dune or any of the discussed anime. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabba…

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#313 - Qing 44: Frontiers, Pt. 2: The Vastness Devours Us - Mountain Monasteries & Money Pits 57:42

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From the koan chants of monasteries tucked between Himalayan peaks, to wending caravan paths stretching endlessly across the arid expanses of the Taklamakan & trackless steppes of Dzungaria, we finish out our look at the four primary frontier regions of the Qing Empire as of 1800, where they'd come from, how they were operated, & the imperial tonna…

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Book Club: Chapterhouse Dune (Part 1) 1:04:20

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⁠Abu⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠ begin their read-through of Chapterhouse Dune by diving deep into chapters 1-3. They explore the theme of xenophobia and how it may be the greatest weakness of the Honored Matres. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and pages covered thus far Read along with us by following the ⁠Chapterhouse Dune book club schedule…

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New Merch Announcement! 1:36

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It's finally here! After months of work, we're finally ready to unveil the new Gom Jabbar Merchandise store: https://GomJabbar.shop Featuring half a dozen new designs and some old favorites, check out our NEW URL and support the show by buying something nice for yourself or that Dune fan in your life. https://GomJabbar.shop⁠ Learn more about your a…

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#312 - Qing 42: Frontiers, Pt. 1: The Vastness Devours Us - Of Willow Palisades & Reincarnation Permits 51:26

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The world is coming to Qing's doorstep, but it has a whole other set of problems along its own frontiers... Less chronologically tied-down than most of our episodes, today we look at two of the Qing Empire's four major "inner frontier zones" and how they - in spite of often getting upstaged by the "flashier" elements of the 1800s & Qings clashes wi…

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Ep. 23 90s Toys Mighty Max,Stretch Armstrong and Skip-it, Classroom Computer Games from the 90s, and The D.A.R.E Program. 1:26:13

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Send us a text In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we’re jumping back into the 90s and reliving some of the most iconic parts of our childhood. We’re breaking down the D.A.R.E. program, remembering the school computer games every kid played (The Oregon Trail, Number/Word Cruncher, and The Magic School bus), and talking about some of our favorite …

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Ep. 22 Tiger Handheld Games, Our Favorite Eddie Murphy Movies, and the Rat tail Haircut from the 80s & 90s 1:22:59

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Send us a text This week we’re diving into three classic pieces of nostalgia: 🎮 Tiger Handheld Games – Remember those little plastic handhelds we used to bring to school and play under our desks? We look back at these portable games and remember some of our Favorites. 😂 Favorite Eddie Murphy Movies – With the New "Being Eddie" special coming out on…

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#311 - Qing 42: Charting the Collision Course 35:31

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The 19th Century is going to be exceedingly rough on Qing China. So, before we venture down into the chasm that is the "Chinese Century of Humuliation's" opening salvos, let's assess where we - and the Empire - sit as of 1810... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Stewart

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Interviews with Frank Herbert: "Our society has a tiger by the tail in technology." 1:18:48

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⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In this episode, they unpack the philosophy of "techno-peasantry", a phrase Herbert coined about his view of technological advancement and how humans should use the technology in their lives. This episode…

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Ep. 21 Halo on Ps5 and Old Lan party days on Xbox, Scream 7 going back to its roots?,Mortal Kombat 2 Delays. 1:14:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we’re diving into some wild news! Halo is really coming to the PS5? We watch the trailer and talk about the good old Lan party days on Xbox. We also talk about what’s next for Scream 7 — is it going back to its roots? Plus, we break down the long wait for Mortal Kombat 2 and what’s taking so long…

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The Tortoise and the Cranes - Telugu Audio Stories for Kids 5:27

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Curious to know what happened to the cranes and the tortoise? Then listen to this story podcast. Bedtime audio stories in Telugu for kids. Follow Chitti Potti Kathalu Telugu stories for kids by Kathya for more fun, Telugu Kathalu audio moral stories for kids. Email your feedback about our audio stories, Telugu Kathalu you want to listen at chittipo…

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#310 - Strange Tales X.2: An Unseen Balance 44:34

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Back with pt. 2 of autumnal fictions of the spine-tingling variety. This time largely from (where else) Pu Songling, as well as several shorter entries from the Zibuyu. 00:01:15 - Friendship Beyond the Grave 00:10:25 - Karmic Debts 00:12:30 - Spiritual Man Luo Catches the Wrong Demon 00:16:39 - The Human Prawn 00:18:37 - The Hairy People of Qin 00:…

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Ep. 20 Tales from the Crypt, 80s/90s Halloween Commercials and 90s TV Show Halloween Specials! 1:05:13

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Send us a text In this special Halloween episode, we’re diving into the best nostalgic chills and thrills, including: •Classic Tales from the Crypt memories •Iconic 90s TV show Halloween specials (The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror, Family Matters, Fresh Prince, and more!) •Vintage 80s/90s Halloween commercials that made October magic If you grew up …

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TEASER: "Our society has a tiger by the tail in technology." 5:15

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⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In an upcoming episode, they unpack the worldviews of Herbert, revealing the legendary author's opinions on everything from big government to technological advancement. This teaser episode contains NO SPOILE…

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Ep. 19 Best Halloween Songs, Top Halloween Movies, Remembering Poster artist Drew Struzan. 1:19:22

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Send us a text In this Halloween special, we’re diving deep into the spooky season with our Top 10 Halloween Movies that defined every 80s and 90s kid’s October nights. We’re also spinning some classic Halloween songs that set the perfect mood for trick-or-treating, movie marathons, and monster mash parties! Plus, we take a moment to remember and c…

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309 - Strange Tales X.1: Fateful Encounters 34:12

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00:02:09 - "The Scholar & the Headless Ghost" True music fans come in all types. 00:05:37 - "Magical Arts" Let the buyer beware... but sometimes the non-buyer, too! 00:12:37 - "Ruby Jade" Nobody knows you when you're down & out... 00:27:00 - "Examination for the Post of Guardian Angel" The job offer of a lifetime! Learn more about your ad choices. …

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#308 - Zheng Yi Sao, Pt. 2: Into the Tiger's Mouth 46:06

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The Pirate Queen’s Red Flag Fleet reigns supreme, but a three-way battle at Tiger’s Mouth tests even her grip on the seas. Time Period Covered: 1807-1844 CE Major Historical Figures: Red Flag Fleet: Zheng Yi Sao (AKA Ching Shih, née Shi Yang), Co-Commander of the Red Flag Confederation [1775-1844] Zhang Baozai, Co-Commander of the Red Flag Fleet, l…

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The Lion and the Gnat Story - Telugu Audio Stories for Kids 4:10

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Curious to know what happened to the lion and the gnat? Then listen to this story podcast. Bedtime audio stories in Telugu for kids. Follow Chitti Potti Kathalu Telugu stories for kids by Kathya for more fun, Telugu Kathalu audio moral stories for kids. Email your feedback about our audio stories, Telugu Kathalu you want to listen at chittipottikat…

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Siona Atreides 1:03:56

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⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ take a step back and ponder the life of Siona Ibn Fuad al-Seyefa Atreides, from her mysterious childhood to her development into a history-shaking rebel. This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip:…

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Ep. 18 Top 10 Kids Halloween Movies, Urban Legends Games, Orange Halloween Cassette 1:07:11

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Special - Mid-Autumn: Fly Me to the Moon 13:37

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Bonus: R. Glasspoole & the Pirates 51:42

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Richard Glasspoole thought he was going to have enough of an adventure sailing to the South Pacific. He didn't expect quite so much excitement as spending 3 months of 1809 as the compulsory "guest" of the Red Flag Fleet until the Company coughed up his ransom... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 17 Worst Trick-or-Treat Items, Costumes in the 80s and 90s, Scary Stories to tell in the Dark Books. 1:07:13

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Send us a text In this episode we start our Halloween Batch of shows by covering the top 10 worst Trick-or-Treat items we used to get in the 80s and 90s. We take a look back at how bad and creepy kids costumes use to be back in the day, and we cover the "Scary stories to tell in the Dark" Books and how graphic the images were. #90s #90skids #memo…

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The Best Quotes in Dune ft. Alt Shift X 1:09:20

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Alt Shift X to share and discuss some of their favorite quotes in the Dune series– Spoiler, it's NOT "Fear is the Mind Killer". This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books! Follow Alt Shift X on ⁠Youtube⁠ and ⁠BlueSky⁠ Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreo…

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#307 - Zheng Yi Sao, Pt. 1: Murders & Acquisitions, Mostly 52:33

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天高皇帝远 "Heaven Is Vast & the Emperor is Far Away" On the far side of the realm from th celestial halls of shining Beijing, an outcast girl born on the fringes of society will scrabble to survive amidt the coastal chaos of the end of the 18th Century. With little more than her looks and wits, she'll have to outwit & outplay freebooter, bandit, and of…

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Ep. 16 90s Transparent Items, Everything Big in the 90s, Blade Movie Spotlight! 1:08:16

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Send us a text In this episode we cover all the gadgets from the 90s that were clear and colorful, we talk all BIG this like jnco Jean's to the bigfoot pizza, and we spotlight on Marvels first big successful movie, BLADE with Wesley Snipes.By ROLY

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The Lost Entries: History of Old Terra 1:07:50

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the unpublished Dune Encyclopedia manuscript, THE HISTORY OF OLD TERRA by Wesley D Ives, which served as the foundation for the Timeline at the beginning of the Dune universe. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for the first four Dune books. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreo…

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Ep. 15 Playstations 30th Anniversary, Forgotten Sodas, Major Payne Movie Spotlight 1:12:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Roly’s Retro Podcast, we celebrate the PlayStation 30th Anniversary, spotlight the 90s comedy classic Major Payne starring Damon Wayans, and crack open memories of forgotten sodas like Surge, Fruitopia, and Citra. If you love retro gaming, 90s movies, and nostalgia, this one’s for you! #PlayStation30th #MajorPayne…

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#306 - Qing 41: Dead Men Tell No Tales 1:01:54

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Piracy in Great Qing surges to a "golden age" during the Qianlong & Jiaqing eras. Corsair Confederations like Zheng Yi Sao’s vast-beyond-reckoning Red Flag Fleet, backed by the likes of Vietnam’s Tay Son rebels, dominating the South China Sea through organized plunder and shadow economies. Jiaqing’s shift to accomodation, while necessary, may expos…

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Brian Herbert 1:16:40

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Abu⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down the seven most egregious sins committed by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson in their Dune novels. They discuss the lack of depth in characters, the absence of subtlety in storytelling, and the overall boring and predictable nature of the plots. They also highlight the stark contrast between Brian Herbert's writing…

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Ep. 14 Lion King Game Rigged, Retro Car Stereos, and OG Fast & Furious Trilogy 1:41:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Roly’s Retro Room, we’re diving into three blasts from the past: the unforgettable 80s–00s car radios that defined an era of cruising, the original Fast & Furious trilogy that fueled street racing culture, and the infamous Lion King video game that was brutally hard… on purpose! Whether you were swapping stereos, q…

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#305- Qing 40: Heshen Must Die! 34:55

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For nearly a quarter century, Heshen served the Qing Empire - and in the process managed to amass a fortune that nearly rivaled the throne itself. Yet with the death of his patron Qianlong, the once-favored Grand Councilor would find his remaining state tenure as short as the length of silk ultimately left in his cell. Time Period Covered: 1799-180…

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The Fullerton Archives: Rejecting Frank Herbert 1:03:06

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⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ begin their coverage of the Frank Herbert Papers collection at Cal State Fullerton, bringing you Leo's in-the-moment reactions along with a thorough look at Dune's road to publication through the lens of the many rejection letters Frank and his literary agent received. This episode contains LIGHT SPOILERS for Dune, D…

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Episode 25: Veterans Best Friend with Erin Brandon 1:21:57

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🎙️ In this episode of Wild Tails, I sit down with my longtime friend Erin Brandon, who I’ve known since our high school days. Erin is a proud Army veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and he brings a unique perspective shaped by his years in service. We dive into his journey after the military, where he discovered a new mission: trainin…

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Ep. 13 Why Gargoyles was Canceled, White men Cant Jump Spotlight, 80s/90 Toy Magic Slate Toy Nostalgia 1:26:27

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Send us a text This week on Roly’s Retro Room Podcast we’re diving deep into three nostalgic pop culture favorites from the 80s and 90s: Gargoyles – Why was the beloved Disney cartoon canceled? We revisit the show’s history, its cult following, and why it still matters today. White Men Can’t Jump (1992) – Fun facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and w…

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#304 - Qing 39: Twilight of the Dragon 41:15

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As both the Qianlong Emperor's extensive reign and the Eighteenth Century itself comes to a close, the Qing Empire faces - in spite of its outward posturing of timeless grandeur and invulnerability - an ever more uncertain future. By this time his successor, the Jiaqing Emperor, assumes power in fact, the winds of historic change have already begun…

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Are the Bene Gesserit the Villains of Dune? 1:03:25

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ take the Bene Gesserit to court– the charges? More than ANY OTHER party in Dune, the Bene Gesserit are the greatest risk to humanity. This is a courthouse drama for the history books! This episode contains SPOILERS for all six of Frank's books! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Go…

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Ep. 12 90s Power Ranger Toys,In Living Color Show,Killer Instinct On Snes! 1:21:17

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Send us a text On this episode we dive into the Power ranger toy Craze of the 90s, how these were the must have toys and our experiences with them. We take a look at a short lived but hilarious Sketch show called "In living Color" and we did a Video Game Spotlight on Killer Instinct on Super Nintendo. Mini segment called memes of the week as well.…

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#303 - Qing 38: The Macartney Expedition 45:10

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From London’s harbors to Canton’s bustling hongs and the Qianlong Emperor’s Dragon Throne, Lord George Macartney’s 1792-94 mission to Great Qing unveils profound cultural divides, shaping centuries of Sino-Western relations. This series explores a pivotal diplomatic clash that redefined global history. Time Period Covered: 1792-1794 CE Major Histor…

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AUDIO DRAMA: Duncan Idaho Meets the God Emperor 9:18

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Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠ present an audio drama adaptation of one of their favorite chapters in God Emperor of Dune. Listen with headphones for the best experience. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say thank you with a tip: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Directed & Edited by Abu Zafar Writt…

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Ep. 11 80s and 90sTheater Trailers Experience, The Box Music Channel, and Pepsi Winner Circle in Elementary School! 1:19:13

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Send us a text We jumped into how amazing Movie trailers were in the 80s and 90s and the experience of seeing them in the theater. We also check out The Box Music Channel and how we use to request music videos and pay by phone, and revisit getting the pepsi winner circle in elementary school. 2 Segments also which are memes of the week and movie sp…

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#302 - Qing 37: Palace of Mirrors 41:43

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Qianlong's empire shines as a beacon of both martial might and cultural splendor, yet its mirrored glory hides truths too fragile for celestial ambitions. Time Period Covered: ~1770-1799CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Empire: The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735–1796, d. 1799] Grand Councillor Heshen [1750-1799] Great Britain: Lord …

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What Dune Can Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence (Part 2) 1:18:50

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⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artis…

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Episode 24: Going all in with Tim Camerano 41:05

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This week on Wild Tails, I’m joined by my good friend and passionate conservationist, Tim Camerano. Tim is here to share details about Texas Save’em, a unique fundraiser benefiting Global Conservation Force — an organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and supporting wildlife rangers around the world. We talk about how the event came…

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Ep. 10 Top 10 90s Tv show intro Songs,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Secret of the Ooze,Our Fallen Icons, 90s Memes of the week. 1:16:37

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Send us a text We go back and revisit 10 of our Favorite TV sitcom Intro Songs, we Movie Spotlight Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Secret of the ooze. We pay our respects to some fallen icons and we got some pretty interesting memes sent to us this week!By ROLY