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.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

638 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes638

Newest first

Dec 31, 2023 · 2 hr 13 min
The Book Nook - E09 - Tehanu Part 3
David, John and Marilyn discuss the final part of Tehanu, the fourth book in The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuin. They discuss their various opinions on the character-driven nature of the book, LeGuin's approach to gender norms, and what's next in their Earthsea coverage. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College 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 book@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 29, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
The Lorehounds Play - E04 - Skyrim
John and Brandon take an arrow to the knee while exploring the lands of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They discuss their impressions of the main quest and gameplay before comparing their favorite side quests. Finally, 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 Discord Server. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 27, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
The Book Nook - E08 - Hogfather
Ho HO ho! John and Marilyn discuss the Discworld Christmas novel Hogfather, by Terry Pratchett. The Hogfather is missing on Hogswatch Night, and an unlikely replacement gives us the comedy we need this holiday season. Contact Us Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College 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 book@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 25, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min
Second Breakfast - Part 2 - Elevenses!
If a 3hr Second Breakfast podcast was not enough for you we’ve got you covered with even more great content with our Elevenses podcast! That’s right, breakfast after Second Breakfast! This one has our interviews with all of our favorite co-hosts, including Brandon (0:01), Jean (0:14), Elysia (0:31), Anthony (0:41) and Marilyn (1:03). For dessert, Anna Claus pays us for a visit (01:23) to help roast chestnuts, err, I mean, Lindsey Lohan over a roaring fire as we discuss the 2022 high budget film, Falling for Christmas. And yes, a creepy Santa-dude works some low key Christmas magic to help Lohan learn the true meaning of Christmas. You can find Anna’s SubStack here: https://annaclaus.substack.com Check out our blog post to see the rankings from David, John as well as the community: https://thelorehounds.com/blog/2023-lorehounds-community-top-10-television-results 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard Any opinions stated a Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 24, 2023 · 3 hr 9 min
Second Breakfast - Top 10 TV for 2023
It’s the end of the year and it would not be the same without a supersized Second Breakfast podcast! John and David catch up on life and then open up the feedback mail bag to read holiday greetings from the community. Then, David & John rank their Top 10 favorite TV shows for 2023 and include the results from the first ever Lorehounds Community Top 10 rankings (1:11). Check out our blog post to see the rankings from David, John as well as the community: https://thelorehounds.com/blog/2023-lorehounds-community-top-10-television-results 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 22, 2023 · 2 hr 11 min
What If...? - Season 1 Recap – MCUniverse
It’s been a big year for Marvel and to wrap it all up What If… Season 2 starts streaming Dec 22. To get ready for the new season, David, Jean, and Elysia tackle a full recap of What If… Season 1. They get into the origins of how What If… began, the role of The Watcher and what to look out for in Season 2. David, Jean and Elysia will be doing a full recap of Season 2 in the new year. 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 20, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Oneshot - The Creator (2023)
While The Creator boasts a great cast and amazing visuals, it struggles with plot and having a predictable storyline. David, Elysia and Jean start off with their spoiler free takes of Gareth Edwards’s 2023 AI inspired sci-fi flick. After the break the trio dig into the details of the movie and then have some fun and play a new game called, Spot the Trope. 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 19, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
Doctor Who - The 60th Anniversary Specials
Allons-y! John and Elysia are joined by their guest Simon to discuss the three 60th Anniversary specials of Doctor Who. With David Tennant returning as the 14th Doctor and Catherine Tate back as Donna Noble, the trio have a ton to say about the legacy and future of Who as the series transitions to being part of the Disney ecosystem. Finally, 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 Discord Server. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 15, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Oneshot - Leave the World Behind (2003)
David and Brandon discuss the latest Netflix film from Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), Leave the World Behind. Starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, this movie is a masterclass in modern Hitchcock-style filmmaking. David and Brandon give their spoiler free hot takes before the break. After, they go into a full detailed breakdown of the plot, themes and characters of this wonderfully creepy and visually beautiful 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 Discord Server. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Dec 9, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Oneshot - Fargo - S05E01-04
David and John discuss the first four episodes of Season 5 of Fargo on FX on Hulu. They discuss the legacy of Noah Hawley and the Fargo brand, the show's unique take on good vs. evil, and the themes of patriarchy scattered throughout the season. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Fargo thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering second half of the season. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds.com, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Fargo over on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Sources It's High Noon in AmericaThe Atlantic Jan/Fed'23 https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/01/fargo-creator-american-culture-politics-wild-west/672237/ The creator of Fargo is done with good guys vs. bad guysThe Grey Area w/Sean Illing Vox Media, Jan 30, 2023 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gray-area-with-sean-illing/id1081584611?i=1000597252443 Listen to Steve & Anthony Recap Season 1 of Severance Severance Podcast - A Lorehounds & Properly Howard Joint Listen to Elysia's Beacon 23 Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Properly Howard Properly Howard 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
Dec 6, 2023 · 57 min
Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
Happy Life Day! David and John are joined by Properly Howard's Anthony and Steve to watch the most bizarre movie ever made in a galaxy far, far away. They discuss Bea Arthur's showstoppers, four-armed Julia Child, and a VR headset that should have never been shown on screen. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds.com, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Steve & Anthony Recap Season 1 of Severance Severance Podcast - A Lorehounds & Properly Howard Joint Listen to Elysia's Beacon 23 Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Properly Howard Properly Howard 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
Dec 2, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Oneshot - Napoleon (2003)
David and Elysia discuss the latest Ridley Scott biopic, Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. They offer their spoiler free hot takes and after a break, they discuss the film in detail including the impact that Napoleon had on of Europe, where the film differs from recorded history and, ultimately, whether the film succeeded or failed at telling a compelling story. 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 and we’ll get back to you on a future episode. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard 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
Nov 30, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min
Solo: A Star Wars Story
David and John have a fan service party in a galaxy far, far away. They discuss the origins of Han, the lost opportunity of a Syndicate-verse, and the chaotic production of this charming entry into the Star Wars canon. Then, they round up feedback from Solo, Revenge of the Sith, and Ahsoka. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds.com, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server. Listen to Steve & Anthony Recap Season 1 of Severance Severance Podcast - A Lorehounds & Properly Howard Joint Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard 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
Nov 24, 2023 · 2 hr 26 min
MCUniverse: The Marvels - Review - Special Guest Marilyn R. Pukkila
David, Jean and Elysia are joined by special guest, Marilyn R. Pukkila! Before doing a full review of the movie the Team offers their spoiler free thoughts on the film, they discuss recent MCU related news Contact Us Questions, comments and/or multiverse theories? 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 and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Marvel over on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Our Severance Feed Severance Podcast Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard 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
Nov 21, 2023 · 31 min
Silmarillion Stories - E11 - The Sindar
David and John discuss Of the Sindar, the eleventh story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the founding of Doriath, the emergence of the dwarves, and the geography of Beleriand. Listen to Elysia's Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard Listen to Our Severance Feed Severance Podcast Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com Early and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on our Discord Server. Silmarillion Stories Reading Schedule November 2022 - Ainulindalë December 2022 - Valaquenta January 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of Aule and Yavanna March 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor April 2023 - Of Thingol and Melian May 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië June 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor July 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor and Of the Darkening of Valinor October 2023 - Of the Flight of the Noldor November 2023 - Of the Sindar December 2023 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor 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
Nov 13, 2023 · 2 hr 38 min
Loki - S02E06 - Glorious Purpose
David, Jean and Elysia land the plane for Season 2 of Loki. The team, burdened with glorious purpose, breaks down the final episode and discusses what it means to rewrite your own story, about Loki’s journey and then they answer listener feedback. Check the David Gorman website Elysia referenced in the podcast http://www.davidgorman.com Contact Us Questions, comments and/or multiverse theories? 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 and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. Find us on Twitter and BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Marvel over on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Our Severance Feed Severance Podcast Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard 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
Nov 11, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
The Book Nook - E07 - Tehanu Part 2
David and Marilyn discuss chapters 7-10 of the fourth book in Ursula K. LeGuin's Earthsea Cycle, Tehanu. After recapping the major plot points they discuss the concept of gender, issues of justice as well as magic and dragons as they relate to the ongoing tale of Tenar. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at book@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next Book Nook episode. Find us on Twitter and BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things book related over on our Discord Server. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard Listen to Our Severance Feed 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
Nov 9, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
MCUniverse: The Marvels - Movie Preview
David, Elysia and Jean assemble to preview the next big MCU movie, The Marvels, featuring Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau. The Team catches-up on MCU related news before diving into the background of all the principal characters and setting up the premise for the movie. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Listen to Steve & Anthony Recap Season 1 of Severance Severance Podcast - A Lorehounds & Properly Howard Joint Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard Movie Review Contact Us Questions, comments and/or multiverse theories? 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 and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. Find us on Twitter and BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Marvel over 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
Nov 6, 2023 · 12 min
Preview: Beacon 23 Podcast Coverage
David talks with Elysia about the new Hugh Howie TV adaptation, Beacon 23 airing on MGM+ starting November 12, 2023. Elysia sets up the premise for the book and talks about her coverage plans on the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast feed. Watch the official trailer here: Beacon 23 on MGM+ Subscribe to the Wool-Shift-Dust feed here Wool-Shift-Dust Find all of the Lorehounds Affiliate podcasts here: thelorehounds.com Join the discussion on discord: The Lorehounds Server Discord Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 6, 2023 · 2 hr 25 min
Loki - S02E05 - Science/Fiction
This week David and Elysia slip through time to break down the penultimate episode of Loki, Season 2 Ep5. Jean will be back next week for the finale. David and Elysia discuss some recent MCU news and debate the meaning of the show before answering listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or multiverse theories? 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 and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. Find us on Twitter and BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Marvel over on our Discord Server. Listen to Steve & Anthony Recap Season 1 of Severance Severance Podcast - A Lorehounds & Properly Howard Joint Check Out Elysia's Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve & Anthony Discussing Movies Properly Howard Movie Review Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy