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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May 21, 2025 · 40 min
Andor - BONUS - Military Strategy w/ML Cavanaugh
In this special bonus episode, David welcomes military strategist Matt Cavanaugh to discuss Andor from a unique perspective. Matt, a former Lieutenant Colonel and military instructor, shares insights on how the series portrays rebellion, conflict, and the human cost of war. They explore Luthen's role as a rebel leader, comparing him to historical figures, and analyze how Andor succeeds in bringing authentic military strategy to Star Wars. Matt also discusses his upcoming book "Best Scar Wins" about his journey from kidney donation to ultramarathon champion, and reflects on what makes Andor such a compelling addition to the Star Wars universe. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@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 21, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
The Last of Us - S02E06 - The Price
David and John talk daddy issues and chocolate cake in this flashback episode of The Last of Us. 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 18, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Thunderbolts* (2025) – MCUniverse
The New Avengerz have stolen Elysia and Jean's hearts – and inspired a conversation exploring not only the coolest and funniest moments in the film, but also the deeper questions it raises: What is the difference between grief and depression? And what does it take to fight your way out of that...Void? 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
May 17, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Doctor Who - S02E06 - The Interstellar Song Contest
Elysia and John welcome back Ian from Captain's Pod to discuss a Eurovision-themed episode of Doctor Who. They discuss the Doctor's history of darkness, RTD's idea of a good resistance, and what that surprise cameo means for the future of the Doctor's story. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore 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 16, 2025 · 2 hr 31 min
Andor - S02E12 - Jedha Kyber Erso
David from Delta Squadron and special co-pilot Ayesha Khan from Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever podcast discuss the emotional series finale of Andor. They explore Luthen's lasting legacy on the rebellion, Cassian's journey into Rogue One territory, and the powerful closing montage that reveals the fates of key characters. The hosts dive into the political themes that define the series, examine how the Force subtly influences the story, and reflect on the meaningful connections to the wider Star Wars universe. In this finale wrap-up, they celebrate the show's sophisticated portrayal of ordinary people doing extraordinary things while sharing their emotional reactions to the conclusion of this groundbreaking series. Check out Ayesha's Podcast Website: https://www.everyscififilm.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/everyscififilm/posts Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates Linktree: 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 16, 2025 · 57 min
Murderbot - S01E01-02 - FreeCommerce & Eye Contact
Elysia and John run right from Andor into another sci-fi universe: Martha Wells' Murderbot. They discuss the first two episodes' character drama, odes to neurodivergence, and corporation-driven future, all while considering the perspective of a defective SecUnit. 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 15, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Andor - S02E11 - Who Else Knows?
Echo Squadron's Elysia and Ian hold up K2SO as a robot shield to reach the heart of Kleya, taking a detour to check in on Dedra's downfall along the way, in this important bridge episode to the end of Andor and the film Rogue One. (This episode contains Rogue One spoilers, but there NO episode 12 spoilers.) Check out Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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 15, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Andor - S02E10 - Make It Stop
Jango Squadron John and Aaron return to a galaxy far, far away to recap the end of an antihero, the sharing of imperial secrets, and Kleya's next move. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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 13, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
The Last of Us - S02E05 - Feel Her Love
David and John triangulate their way through an episode filled with tonal dissonance, evolving fungi, and revenge. 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 10, 2025 · 51 min
Doctor Who - S02E05 - The Story and the Engine
Elysia and John get a cosmic haircut in a mythology-driven episode of Doctor Who. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore 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 10, 2025 · 2 hr 25 min
Andor - S02E09 - Welcome to the Rebellion
David from Delta Squadron is joined by co-pilot Aaron to discuss the phenomenal 9th episode of Andor's second season. They explore Mon Mothma's transformative journey from senator to rebel leader as she delivers a powerful, career-ending speech denouncing Emperor Palpatine and the Gorman massacre. The hosts analyze Cassian's pivotal role in her extraction, Luthen's fading place in the rebellion he helped build, and Bix's heartbreaking decision to leave Cassian for the sake of the cause. The episode culminates with Cassian delivering Will, Dreena, and a disassembled KX unit to Yavin 4, setting the stage for his future partnership with K-2SO. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@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 9, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Andor - S02E08 - Who Are You?
Echo Squadron, this week Elysia joined by Luke from Wool-Shift-Dust, takes a hard look at the most heartbreaking episode in Andor yet – with special attention to the role their two Imperial favorites play in the demise of the once-proud planet of Ghor. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Luke's podcast: ItCouldBeSaid Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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 8, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Andor - S02E07 - Messenger
Jango Squadron John and Jean return to a galaxy far, far away to recap force healing prophecies, intra-rebellion politics, and a Ghorman powder keg. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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 8, 2025 · 2 hr 8 min
Sinners (2025) – The best vampire movie ever?
Elysia talks history and filmmaking, Jean brings insights from the Haitian-American experience, and Anthony blesses us with his religious studies knowledge in a conversation sorting through the many layers of Ryan Coogler's sexy vampire bluesical Sinners. The conversation begins with spoiler-free reviews and real talk about the media "controversy," before the trio dive into the key characters and greatest musical moments. Ryan Coogler explains film Choctaw culture in Marvel's Echo 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 6, 2025 · 53 min
The Last of Us - S02E04 - Day One
David and John begin their search of Seattle before the WLF interferes by cutting David's power out. They discuss the reveals about the nature of the WLF and the Seraphites, and the budding romance between Dina and Ellie. 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 4, 2025 · 15 min
[TEASER] Andor - Holocron - On Legends
John discusses all things Legends with Aaron from Legends Lounge, a podcast that breaks down all the Star Wars Legends novels. They discuss Ghorman, Mon Mothma, and more alternate histories of the rebellion. Listen to Star Wars Legends Lounge Here For the rest of the episode, sign up below! Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@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 3, 2025 · 56 min
Doctor Who - S02E04 - Lucky Day
Elysia and John meet an old friend for a surprisingly complex adventure in this episode of Doctor Who. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore 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 2, 2025 · 2 hr 42 min
Andor - S02E06 - What a Festive Evening
Delta Squadron David and Marilyn close out coverage of the second set of episodes. They dive deep into Cassian & Luthen's strained relationship, discuss the tragedy on Ghorman and answer listener feedbacl. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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 2, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
Andor - S02E05 - I Have Friends Everywhere
Elysia and Ian are back in Echo Squadron formation to declare "I Have Friends Everywhere" in their breakdown of Star War Andor season 2, episode 5 – where they ask the important questions like: Does Dedra have feelings? What turns Syril on? Should Cassian wear a wig? And what species is that guy Bon from the "travel agency"? Along the way, expect lots of lore and plenty of laughs amongst the deep discussion of this show's dark themes. CW: Some serious SA discussion 01:14:87 - 01:17:17 Check out Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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 1, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Andor - S02E04 - Ever Been to Ghorman?
Jango Squadron John and Jean return to a galaxy far, far away to recap Cassian and Bix's trauma responses, Saw Gerrera's unpredictability, and Syril's Ghorman schemes. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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