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 25, 2024 · 1 hr 56 min
Oneshot - Civil War (2024)
David is joined by Ron and Anthony to discuss the latest A24 film, Civil War (2024), written and directed by Alex Garland. They start off with their spoiler free hot takes and overall impressions of the movie. After a short break they dig deep into this complex and provocative film.\ 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
Apr 23, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
The Book Nook - E10 - Dragonfly (Tales from Earthsea)
John and Marilyn discuss Dragonfly, a short story in Tales from Earthsea, a compilation of stories within The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuin. This bridge between Tehanu and The Other Wind allows John and Marilyn to explore the way trauma affects different people, the power of youth to create change, and what it means to find balance. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College 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 Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at book@thelorehounds.com Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server. 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 21, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Silmarillion Stories - E13 - Men
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Men, the thirteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the awakening of men, the acceleration of time, and the apparent inaction of the Valar. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College 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 Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server. 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, 2024 · 1 hr 51 min
Shōgun - E09 - Crimson Sky
David and John recap episode 9, Crimson Sky, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the amazing performance of Anna Sawai, the political incompetence of Ishido, and the stakes for the finale. 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 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
Apr 17, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
The Lorehounds Play - E06 - Halo
John and Brandon are joined by Jean to journey through the galaxy and combat alien factions in Halo, the series that began the online gaming revolution. They discuss the latest in gaming news and what they've been playing before diving into the history, lore, and story of Halo. 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 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
Apr 15, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
Shōgun - E08 - The Abyss of Life (Part 2 of 2)
David and John recap episode 8, The Abyss of Life, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the deception of Toranaga, the competing motivations of John Blackthorne, and the show's big departure from the book. 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 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
Apr 12, 2024 · 29 min
Shōgun - E08 - The Abyss of Life (Part 1 of 2 )
David is joined by Elysia for a quick reaction to episode 8 of Shōgun on FX. Stay tuned as David and John will be back later in the weekend for a full episode breakdown. 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
Apr 11, 2024 · 1 hr 51 min
Oneshot – Monkey Man
Elysia and David break down the new Dev Patel-Jordan Peele produced action thriller Monkey Man – from all the crazy COVID production events through the plot and filmmaking details to a briefing on Hindu Mythology. All the details to help you get the most out of this directorial debut (spoiler-free until the first break). You can find the Monkey Man trailer referenced in the episode 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 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 Properly Howard Movie Reviews Wool-Shift-Dust Severance Podcast 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 5, 2024 · 2 hr 26 min
Shōgun - E07 - A Stick of Time
David is joined by Elysia to discuss episode 7, A Stick of Time, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They start out with their overall impressions of the episode and then look more closely at some historical context, then a discussion of the major plot points and characters 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. Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: 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
Mar 28, 2024 · 2 hr 13 min
Shōgun - E06 - Ladies of the Willow World
David is joined by Elysia to discuss episode 6, Ladies of the Willow World, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They start out with their overall impressions of the episode and then look more closely at some historical context, then a discussion of the major plot points and characters 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. Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: 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
Mar 22, 2024 · 1 hr 52 min
Shōgun - E05 - Broken to the Fist
David is joined by Elysia to discuss episode 5, Broken to the Fist, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They start out with their overall impressions of the episode and then look more closely some historical context, then a discussion of the major characters 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. Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out Our Affiliate Podcasts: 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
Mar 16, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Oneshot - Dune: Part Two
David is joined by Elysia, Ron and Anthony to have a broad ranging conversation about Dune Part 2. They discuss the production of the film as well as the deeper lore from the books that informed the movies from Denis Villeneuve. 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: 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
Mar 15, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Shōgun - E04 - The Eightfold Fence
David & John discuss episode 4 of the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu. They discuss the major changes from the book's training segment, the charming ways of Blackthorne, and the different uses of the Eightfold Fence. 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 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: 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
Mar 12, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min
Oscars 2024 Wrap-Up
David and Elysia get back together post-ceremony to talk this year's Academy Awards – were there any surprises? What moments worked, what moments really worked, and what moments really didn't? Then count down their own ranking of the 10 Best Picture nominees, plus offer a preview of what films you might want to watch to get a head start on next year's likely awards nominees. Elysia's Letterboxd list of 2024 Cinema / 2025 Awards Contenders: https://letterboxd.com/illyxia13/list/2024-cinema-2025-awards-contenders/ Track your own Death Race at: oscarsdeathrace.com and deathracetracking.com Join the Death Racers community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/oscarsdeathrace/ Watch the Deathies (Academy of Death Racers Awards): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDnz3IPS17k 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: 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
Mar 8, 2024 · 2 hr 4 min
True Detective: Night Country - Season 4 Wrap-up Part 2
David & John are joined by Ron Dawson of Blade Ronner Media to answer listener feedback and give their final thoughts on True Detective: Night Country. Ron Dawson of the Dungeons ‘n’ Durags podcast https://dungeons-n-durags.com 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 truedetective@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://patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out our Affiliate Podcasts: Rings & Rituals Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howard Movie Review 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
Mar 8, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Shōgun - E03 - Tomorrow is Tomorrow
John & Elysia discuss episode 3 of the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu. They compare their favorite moments before diving into the unpredictable behavior of Blackthorne, the emotional complexity of Mariko, and the tricks of Toranaga. 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 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: 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
Mar 7, 2024 · 1 hr 58 min
Oscars Coverage - Part 3 - Blockbuster Awards
Elysia wraps up the Oscars 2024 prep series with guest host Jean and a look at the Technical Award categories – where blockbusters and Best Picture nominees mingle! We cover what's nominated, our predictions, what you need to know about each category to wow dinner party mates with fun facts, and of course interviews and voicemails going deeper – this time on Oscar snobbery, Godzilla love, Poor Things/Yorgos Lanthimos, the El Conde controversy, and the Sound nominees from the blind perspective. It's the last stuff you need to know before you fill in your Oscar ballot! Track your own Death Race at: oscarsdeathrace.com and deathracetracking.com Join the Death Racer’s community on Reddit Watch the Deathies on YouTube, starting Saturday at 6 pm ET Best Original Score nominees playlist: Spotify playlist, Deezer playlist Best Original Sound nominees playlist: Spotify playlist, Deezer playlist 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: 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
Mar 5, 2024 · 2 hr 43 min
Oscars Coverage - Part 2 - Hidden Gems
In part 2 of the Lorehounds Oscars 2024 prep series, David and Elysia explore the "Hidden Gems" of the Oscars season: the animated, international, documentary, and shorts categories. They're joined by documentary producer Pedro, animation director Hjalti, and more voices from the Lorehounds community with extra insight into movie-making, the awards circuit, and this year's nominees. 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: Rings & Rituals Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howar 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
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Oneshot: Mr & Mrs Smith
David is joined by Ron Dawson to breakdown all eight episodes of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, now streaming on Amazon Prime. They start off with their spoiler free thoughts and then get into an analysis of the show, looking at the characters, the guest stars and the amazing finale. You can find Ron Dawson, of the Dungeons 'n' Durags podcast at his website: https://blerdronner.com 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: Rings & Rituals Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howar 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
Mar 1, 2024 · 2 hr 1 min
Shōgun - E01-02 - Anjin & Servants of Two Masters
David & John begin their coverage of the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu. They provide some historical background on the setting before diving into the political machinations of the Council, the disorientation of John Blackthorne, and the mysterious intentions of Lord Toranaga. 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 shogun@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://patreon.com/thelorehounds Check Out our Affiliate Podcasts: Rings & Rituals Severance Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Properly Howar 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