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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Apr 29, 2025 · 22 min
Andor - S02 Season Pass Sampler - Timeline Drops, Holocron Lore, and Rebellion Insights
This special promotional episode offers a taste of our Season Pass exclusive content featuring highlights from three unique segments. Listeners will experience Elysia's engaging "Rebel Squadron Radio" timeline drops that place Andor within the Star Wars chronology, followed by excerpts from John and Elysia's fascinating Holocron discussion of the ancient Rakatan invaders. The sampler concludes with David's conversation with military strategist Matt Cavanaugh, exploring the nature of rebellion, leadership, and what it means to be "just another brick" in a revolutionary movement. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here https://lorehoundsandor.supercast.com/ 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
Apr 29, 2025 · 2 hr 23 min
The Wheel of Time - S03 Wrap-up Mailbag
Elysia and John visit Randland one more time for the season to answer listener questions with Jean and Mark. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass 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
Apr 29, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
The Last of Us - S02E03 - The Path
David and John take a slower ride through Jackson as the show moves its characters toward the next major story in Seattle. They discuss Dina's motivations, Seth's redemption arc, and vengeance vs justice. 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
Apr 28, 2025 · 58 min
Silmarillion Stories - E22 - Beren and Luthien Part 2
John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss the second part Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-second story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the greatest dog of all time, the humbling of Thingol, and the death and return of Beren. Lea's Content https://linktr.ee/sil.lea 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
Apr 26, 2025 · 48 min
Doctor Who - S02E03 - The Well
Elysia and John visit an abandoned planet to investigate the disappearance of a mining crew and attempt to triangulate Earth. 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
Apr 25, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Andor - S02E03 - Harvest
Delta Squadron David and Ron join the fight to discuss the narrow escape of the Ferrix Friends, a Chandrilan wedding, a dinner scene to make your skin crawl, and the fall of a hero. 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
Apr 25, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
Andor - S02E02 - Sagrona Teema
Echo Squadron swoops in so pilots Elysia and Ian can pick up a quick game of Star Wars Roshambo, after navigating the dangers of an Imperial inspection, an even more dangerous Chandrilan wedding, and a surprisingly...cozy? Imperial love nest. 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
Apr 24, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Andor - S02E01 - One Year Later
Jango Squadron John and Marilyn return to a galaxy far, far away to watch Cassian Andor clumsily steal a ship, Mon Mothma plan a wedding, Krennic planning war crimes, and a group of rebels who couldn't plan a book club. 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
Apr 22, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
The Last of Us - S02E02 - Through the Valley
David and John recap the sophomore episode that could have been a season finale in this packed episode of The Last of Us. They discuss the mirroring of characters, the adaptation additions in Jackson, and the inciting incident of the rest of the season. 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
Apr 20, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
Daredevil: Born Again S1-E8&9 – Isle of Joy & Straight to Hell (MCUniverse)
Jean, Elysia, and Luke get back together to talk about the final two episodes of the first Daredevil: Born Again season: What is the new showrunner-director team bringing to the table? How did this work as a season finale? Is Frank not a monster, or is that the hill that Elysia's going to die on? And what's coming next season? Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Luke's podcast ItCouldBeSaid 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
Apr 19, 2025 · 53 min
Doctor Who - S02E02 - Lux
John, Elysia, and Ian head to 1950s Miami, where the lights are on in an abandoned movie theatre and the Doctor follows a hunch. 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
Apr 17, 2025 · 2 hr 9 min
The Wheel of Time - S03E08 - He Who Comes with the Dawn
Elysia and John watch Rand make a bold move in the Season Finale of The Wheel of Time. They recap the unlikely team-ups in Tanchico, the scheming of the Forsaken, and the culmination of Aes Sedai politicking. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass 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
Apr 15, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
The Last of Us - S02E01 - Future Days
David and John return to an apocalyptic world in the Season 2 premiere of HBO's The Last of Us. They check in with familiar friends in Jackson and speculate about new enemies from afar. 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
Apr 14, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
The Wheel of Time (pre-finale) - S3 through non-reader eyes!
Elysia checks in with Jean, a fan of The Wheel of Time TV show who has not read the books. What does he think about the show so far, what's the coolest new introduction, and what's his beef with Perrin? (Plus, of course, who are his favorite characters instead?) Together they look back on the moments, plot arcs, and characters that made the first seven episodes of this season – through fresh, show-only eyes! Contact Us Send your Wheel of Time feedback to: wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass 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
Apr 12, 2025 · 55 min
Doctor Who - S02E01 - The Robot Rebellion
John, Elysia, and Ian get back in the TARDIS for another year of Doctor Who. They discuss robots, rebels, shwups, and shenanigans in this fun-filled debut of Season 2 of New-New 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
Apr 10, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
The Wheel of Time - S03E07 - Goldeneyes
Elysia and John defend the Two Rivers in Season 3 Episode 7 of The Wheel of Time. They recap the Battle of the Two Rivers, compare it to the book portrayal, and speculate on where the show is going with its many changes. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass 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
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
The White Lotus - Season 3 Wrap-up
David and John are joined by Aaron from Radioactive Ramblings to discuss the Season 3 Finale of The White Lotus. They discuss the religious themes, the Greek tragedies of several characters, and the future of Mike White's anthology series. Listen to Radioactive Ramblings Here Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to whitelotus@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
Apr 7, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
Dune: Prophecy - S01 Wrap-up feat. Dune Minute Podcast
David is joined by Elysia, John, and Zach from the Dune Minute Podcast for a comprehensive breakdown of Dune: Prophecy Season One. The hosts share their thoughts on the HBO show's strengths and weaknesses, exploring everything from impressive performances and stunning visuals to world-building challenges and adaptation choices. The Dune Minute Podcast team brings their encyclopedic knowledge to the conversation, discussing key concepts like the Butlerian Jihad, the Voice, and face dancers, while everyone debates what might come in Season Two. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: dune@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds View our Free Show Guide Online https://duneprophecy.notionlinker.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
Apr 6, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
Daredevil: Born Again S1-E4-7 – From Punisher to Muse (MCUniverse)
Luke joins Jean and Elysia to talk through the last of the first batch of Daredevil episodes, wrapping up the story from the original team before the show shifts back to the new production team for the last two episodes of the season. They talk through what worked, what worked less, Frank Castle's appearance, Muse and Fisk's roles as villains, and what to expect from the last two episodes of season 1, rolling into season 2. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Luke's podcast ItCouldBeSaid 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
Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
The Wheel of Time - S03E06 - The Shadow in the Night
Elysia and John test Rand's strength in Season 3 Episode 6 of The Wheel of Time. They recap new players in the Two Rivers, the schemes of the Forsaken, and the music of Tanchico. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass 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