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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Jun 5, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
Oneshot - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
David is joined by fellow Lorehound Elysia and Aaron, from the Radioactive Ramblings podcast, to discuss the latest installment to George Miller’s Mad Max franchise – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024). As always, they start out with their spoiler free hot takes and then, after a short break, move into a full discussion of the movie as well as answering listener feedback. 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 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 4, 2024 · 51 min
Doctor Who - S01E06 - Dot and Bubble
Elysia and John recap the sixth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the poignant critiques of modern society, the practical effects-driven monsters, and the pronunciation of Ncuti. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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
Jun 4, 2024 · 2 hr 57 min
Oneshot – (Kingdom of the) Planet of the Apes (2024)
In back-to-back conversations, Elysia unearths everything Planet of the Apes – starting with a trip down nostalgia lane with David to explore what made the original film series (especially that very first film from 1968) so special, after which Elysia is joined by guest Logan from the Academy of Death Racers to get into the new film series – with a deep dive into especially Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024). Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit our website, where you can use the contact form or the voicemail feature. Or, send an email 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
May 31, 2024 · 1 hr 54 min
The Lorehounds Play - E07 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
John and Brandon discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second entry in a trilogy of remakes from a single game. They share their experiences in the different biomes, their reactions to the twists and turns of the story, and their recommendations on who should play this game. 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 LHP@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 28, 2024 · 35 min
Hot Lore Summer - 2024 Coverage Plans
David, John, Elysia, and Aaron discuss the busy summer of coverage ahead of us in this silly podcast about future podcasts. They talk about The Boys, House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, The Acolyte, and more. 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 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
May 28, 2024 · 58 min
Doctor Who - S01E05 - 73 Yards
Elysia and John recap the fifth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the brave choice to have a Doctor-light episode so early in the new series, the increasingly magical adventures, and whether the Welsh are welcoming. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 23, 2024 · 1 hr 37 min
House of the Dragon - S01E07-08 - Driftmark & The Lord of the Tides
David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 7 & 8, Driftmark & The Lord of the Tides, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss a trade for a dragon, a family dispute, and the beginnings of war. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Season Pass: HOTD Season Pass 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, 2024 · 46 min
Doctor Who - S01E04 - Boom
Elysia and John recap the fourth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the return of Steven Moffat, the heavy critiques of religion and capitalism, and the ongoing mysteries of this debut season. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 17, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
MCUniverse: X-Men '97 - Season One Review
Elysia and John assemble the X-Men for a recap of the shockingly good debut season of X-Men '97, the latest entry in Disney+'s Marvel pantheon. They discuss their backgrounds on this revival of a '90s classic, the incredible pace of the show, and the character moments that keep us teary-eyed. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 mcu@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 16, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
House of the Dragon - S01E05-06 - We Light the Way & The Princess and the Queen
David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 5 & 6, We Light the Way & The Princess and the Queen, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss an eventful wedding, the priorities of Corlys Velaryon, and the guiding principles behind Alicent. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Season Pass: HOTD Season Pass 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, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
The Rings of Power - S02 Teaser Breakdown
David, John, and Marilyn break down the new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. They go through the teaser shot by shot giving their theories, filling in context from the Tolkien legendarium, and discussing their hopes for Season 2. Then, they answer listener feedback. See Our Visual Teaser Guide On Notion The Rings of Power Season 2 Teaser Guide 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 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 14, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Doctor Who - S01E01-03 - The Church on Ruby Road, Space Babies, & The Devil's Chord
Elysia and John discuss the first three episodes of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They recap the Christmas special featuring a new companion, the classic RTD episode of "Space Babies," and the introduction of a new category of villains in "The Devil's Chord." 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 12, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
Star Wars - The Bad Batch Season 3 & Tales of the Empire
Elysia, John, and Marilyn discuss the final season of the Star Wars animated series, The Bad Batch and the limited series, Tales of the Empire. They discuss the amazing character work of both series, the stunning visuals of modern Star Wars animation, and the implications for the rest of the Star Wars canon. 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 starwars@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, 2024 · 43 min
Silmarillion Stories - E14 - The Return of the Noldor Part 1
John is joined by Kaitlyn Facista, creator of Tea with Tolkien, to discuss the first half of the chapter Of the Return of the Noldor, the fourteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the death of Fëanor, the heroism of Fingon, and the suspicions of Thingol. Kaitlyn's Website & Twitter Tea With Tolkien @TeawithTolkien 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 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 9, 2024 · 15 min
ANNOUNCEMENT - A New Lorehound
David and John welcome a familiar voice as a full-fledged Lorehound. They discuss what this will mean for the podcast going forward, and what they're most excited about covering together. 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com. Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server. Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Season Pass: HOTD Season Pass Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast Rings & Rituals Radioactive Ramblings Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howard Movie Reviews 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, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
House of the Dragon - S01E03-04 - Second of His Name & King of the Narrow Sea
David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4, Second of His Name & King of the Narrow Sea, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss the courtship of Rhaenyra, the growing divisions between her and Alicent, and the intentions of Daemon. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server. Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Season Pass: HOTD Season Pass Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast Rings & Rituals Radioactive Ramblings Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howard Movie Reviews 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, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min
Shōgun - Season Wrap Up - w/Nate Ledbetter
John, David and Elysia gather one last time to say goodbye to a dearly loved season of Television. They are joined by Japanese Historian, Nate Ledbetter. They discuss their overall thoughts for the season and then answer listener feedback. 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server. Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Season Pass: HOTD Season Pass Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: Radioactive Ramblings Rings & Rituals Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howard Movie Reviews 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, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
House of the Dragon - S01E01-02 - The Heirs of the Dragon & The Rogue Prince
David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2, The Heirs of the Dragon & The Rogue Prince, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss their backgrounds on the Game of Thrones franchise, the rising tensions under King Viserys I Targaryen, and the unique nature of this prequel series. 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server. Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Season Pass: HOTD Season Pass Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: Rings & Rituals Radioactive Ramblings Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howard Movie Reviews 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, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Properly Howard - Felonies and Fugazis: Shakedown (1988)
If you have not already done so, we really want to invite you to check out Anthony & Steve over on Properly Howard Movie Review! The theme for their current of old movies to review is “Felonies and Fugazies” – how good is that!? We’ve taken the 2nd episode for the season to drop it in here so you get a chance to experience the hilarity when these two get together on the mic! Be sure to subscribe to their feed to stay subscribed. You can find the special page we have setup for the current season to see the movies and the watch order: PHMR Felonies & Fugazies https://notion-url-shortener.vercel.app/phmr-fandf Properly Howard Movie Reviews 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server. Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: Radioactive Ramblings Rings & Rituals Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust 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, 2024 · 1 hr 37 min
Shōgun - E10 - A Dream of a Dream
David, John, and Elysia recap episode 10, A Dream of a Dream, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the refreshing subversion of tropes, the symmetry between characters and plot points, and whether this was the best show of the year so far. Join them next week for a Season Wrap-up with listener feedback and special guest scholar Nathan Ledbetter. 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server. Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: Radioactive Ramblings Rings & Rituals Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howard Movie Reviews 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