The Lorehounds

Welcome to the Lorehounds! We're David, John, and Elysia — proud independent podcasters who dig deep into the shows and movies you love. We go beyond recaps to explore the storytelling, the lore, the themes, and everything in between, bringing genuine passion and thoughtful analysis to every episode.

Right now we're breaking down The Vampire Lestat and House of the Dragon with Ted Lasso, The Bear, Ahsoka, and plenty more on the horizon.

The Lorehounds sit at the heart of a growing network of affiliated podcasts and a thriving Discord community where the conversation never stops. Find links to all of our shows, subscriber feeds, and community spaces at linktr.ee/thelorehounds.

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638 episodes
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Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Murderbot - S01E10 - The Perimeter
Elysia & John say goodbye to their favorite humans in the Season Finale of Murderbot. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Foundation - S03E01 - A Song for the End of Everything
John and Marilyn jump into the future in the Season 3 premiere of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at empire@thelorehounds.com Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 5, 2025 · 2 hr
Ironheart - S01E04-06 - Gone to the Devil - MCUniverse
There's some "Bad Magic" and "Karma's a Glitch" when characters try to say "The Past Is the Past" without dealing with the fallout. Elysia and Jean get into the nitty gritty of the bad decisions made by the lovably imperfect characters of the final three episodes of Ironheart (season 1?) – not to mention all the mystic lore. Then they look forward to where we might pick up these storylines next. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Podcasts linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 4, 2025 · 48 min
Murderbot - S01E09 - All Systems Red
Elysia & John want you to know they... copy... in the penultimate episode of Murderbot. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 1, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
28 Years Later (2025) – The evolution of the infected
28 years after the events of Danny Boyle & Alex Garland's groundbreaking horror classic, Britain is a quarantine wasteland, and the zombie-fueling Rage virus has evolved. Elysia, Jean, and Riley are back (after their Supercast / Patreon look at the original movies 28 Days and 28 Weeks Later) to talk through the laughs, the tears, the wtf moments, and the lingering questions from Boyle & Garland's massive swing to reshape zombie cinema...again. "Danny Boyle Isn't Scottish?" Find Riley online: YouTube – Bluesky Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Send your questions and feedback to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com. Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 28, 2025 · 51 min
Murderbot - S01E08 - Foreign Object
Elysia & John talk love triangles and space soap operas in this episode of Murderbot. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 28, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Ironheart - S01E01-03 - Riri returns to Chicago - MCUniverse
Jean and Elysia gather around the mics to talk and why the first three episodes of the new Ironheart series are working so well for them (and a few details that maybe didn't). Who are our new favorite questionable characters, who's the worst of them, what is the nature of this new AI – and what might all this mean for the other Marvel stories we know are coming? Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Podcasts linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 26, 2025 · 23 min
[TEASER] Elevenses - The Royal Tenenbaums vs. Isle of Dogs
David, John, and Elysia shine a spotlight on auteur Wes Anderson by pitting two of his films against each other. The live-action The Royal Tenenbaums goes against the stop-motion Isle of Dogs in an analysis of what makes Anderson's films special. Subscribe for the Full Episode Here: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us: Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 20, 2025 · 48 min
Murderbot - S01E07 - Complementary Species
John and Elysia mix the sweet with the bitter in this episode of Murderbot. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 13, 2025 · 49 min
Murderbot - S01E06 - Command Feed
John and Elysia engage in deep breathing exercises and try to set their expectations for their hero moments in this episode of Murderbot. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 7, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Andor - Season 2 - Wrap-Up & Roundtable
David, John, and Elysia reunite for their first three-way conversation about Andor Season 2, diving deep into the show's filmmaking craft, representation issues, and place in Star Wars canon. The hosts explore everything from Tony Gilroy's approach to lore and the squadron coverage format's success, to thoughtful listener feedback on character arcs like Bix, Cinta, and Cyril. Discussion covers the show's mature themes, production values, and legacy as a unique achievement in Star Wars television. Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Get the Season Pass for $10 Andor Season Pass Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 6, 2025 · 36 min
Murderbot - S01E05 - Rogue War Tracker Infinite
John and Elysia talk about deep cuts from Sanctuary Moon and give a cringe rating to Leebeebee in this episode of Murderbot. Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 2, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Doctor Who - S02E08 - The Reality War
John, Elysia, and Ian recap a twist-filled season finale and the end to another era of the Doctor. They discuss the treatment of Gallifrey lore, the legacy of the Fifteenth Doctor, and the future of Doctor Who. Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TARDIS@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 31, 2025 · 10 min
The Wheel of Time - Bonus - A Karaethon Cycle reading
This subscriber-only bonus episode is being released to the public to help raise awareness for the #SaveWoT campaign: A reading of the known verses of the Karaethon Cycle, the Prophesies of the Dragon, with audio accompaniment. (See the final season 2 lorecast from John and Elysia for a breakdown of the lore behind the Karaethon Cycle.) With Amazon's announcement that they will not continue with The Wheel of Time, we mourn our loss, and hope the wheel turns again in our favor. If you want to join the campaign for Sony to partner with another network to save The Wheel of Time, please visit SaveWoT.com for more information. Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 30, 2025 · 39 min
Murderbot - S01E04 - Escape Velocity Protocol
John and Elysia sing to distract the enemy while they follow an unlikely group of allies debate whether to kill their weird robot friend. Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 29, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Andor - Going Rogue Interview w/Tansy Gardam
David sits down with film and television producer Tansy Gardam, host of the acclaimed Going Rogue podcast, for a deep dive into Andor's place in the Star Wars universe. They explore how Tony Gilroy's irreverence toward franchise expectations allowed him to craft something truly unique, examining the show's mature storytelling approach that trusts audiences to piece together complex narratives without exposition dumps. The conversation covers everything from the "curse" that has plagued Star Wars productions since the Holiday Special to why Andor represents a creative black swan event unlikely to be repeated. They also discuss the complex character arcs of Bix and Cinta, the politics embedded in Star Wars storytelling, and how Gilroy's background writing morally complex protagonists shaped Cassian's journey from "roach to butterfly." Get the Season Pass for $10 Andor Season Pass Check out Tansy's podcast: Going Rogue: A podcast about the film industry Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 29, 2025 · 49 min
The Last of Us - S02E07 - Convergence
David and John have a discussion of what went right and wrong in the season finale of The Last of Us. Note: This conversation got fairly critical. If you are a big fan of the finale, this might be one to skip. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at tlou@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 26, 2025 · 58 min
Silmarillion Stories - E23 - The Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad, the twenty-third story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the fall of Fingon, the capture of Húrin, and how this devastating battle was inspired by Tolkien's World War I experience. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 24, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
Doctor Who - S02E07 - Wish World
Elysia and Ian enter the world of Conrad's nightmare fantasy, where Classic Who and New-New Who collide, to break down how the pieces of this season (and last) are coming together, what's still left to be revealed, and what happened in those Classic Who episodes that are suddenly so relevant again. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TARDIS@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 23, 2025 · 32 min
Murderbot - S01E03 - Risk Assessment
John and Elysia join Murderbot and PreservationAux on their journey around an alien world to investigate a mysterious radio silence – and all the social awkwardness the crew can possibly put Murderbot through along the way. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy