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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Feb 3, 2023 · 52 min
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - S02E01-E05
David and John discuss the first five episodes of Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. They admire how Star Wars animation has evolved since The Clone Wars both in writing and production value. Then, they announce their upcoming coverage of the Star Wars franchise before breaking down the sophomore season of this surprisingly charming spin-off. 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 Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/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
Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 47 min
TLOU - S01E03 - Long, Long Time
David and John take a break from the horrors of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO, to visit their friends Bill and Frank. After praising the boldness of Season One, Episode 3 - Long, Long Time, David and John recap a story of love in the middle of chaos. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 The Last of Us over on our Discord Server. Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! 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
Jan 30, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Silmarillion Stories - E03 - The Beginning of Days
David and John discuss Of the Beginning of Days, Tolkien’s mythology on the beginning of light and time in Arda. After discussing the war with Melkor and the marring of Middle-earth, David and John begin their case against the leadership of Manwë. Finally, they answer listener feedback. 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 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
Jan 28, 2023 · 46 min
Kaleidoscope - White
David and John wrap up their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope. The heist is finally here and it is… fine. After discussing the challenges of covering a binge show and this unique show with a randomized order, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and its connections with the episodes that came before. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Jan 25, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
TLOU - S01E02 - Infected
David and John return to the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After giving their general thoughts on Season One, Episode 2 - Infected, John gives a background on the development of the video game. Then, David and John recap the trio’s unforgiving travels through the ruins of Boston. Sources Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us (Beware of Spoilers) Cordyceps: attack of the killer fungi - Planet Earth Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 The Last of Us over on our Discord Server. Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! 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
Jan 24, 2023 · 38 min
Kaleidoscope - Red
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going back to the morning after the heist in the Red episode. After debating whether Red would have worked as an opening episode, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and what happens when a team of thieves falls apart. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during the White Episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Jan 21, 2023 · 37 min
Kaleidoscope - Pink
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going forward to a time 6 months after the heist in the Pink episode. After agreeing that this was one of the better episodes in the series, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and where the heist team ends up. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during the White Episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Jan 18, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
TLOU - S01E01 - When You’re Lost in the Darkness
David and John enter the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After praising the quality of the first episode, David delivers a brief overview of fungi in the real world and the possibility of human infection. Then, David and John recap the heartbreaking twists and turns of this supersized premiere that takes us through the collapse of a civilization. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 The Last of Us over on our Discord Server. Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! 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
Jan 17, 2023 · 45 min
Kaleidoscope - Orange
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time watching the tensions ramp up as the crew prepares themselves three weeks before the heist. After questioning whether this show was becoming a police procedural, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during the White Episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Jan 14, 2023 · 40 min
Kaleidoscope - Violet
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the backstory of the rivalry going back 24 years before the heist in the Violet episode. They compare their thoughts on the production value and acting quality of the show before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during the White Episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Jan 11, 2023 · 43 min
Kaleidoscope - Blue
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the high stakes drama 5 days before the heist in the Blue episode. They discuss their thoughts on how well the random order works for the series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during the White Episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Jan 7, 2023 · 34 min
Kaleidoscope - Green
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, going back 7 years before the heist in the Green episode. They discuss the incorporation of color into the production of this series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this intense episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Jan 3, 2023 · 39 min
Kaleidoscope - Yellow
David and John begin their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, beginning with the episode Yellow. They explain how they will be covering this experimental show which allows viewers to watch the episodes in any order. Then, they do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode titled “Yellow,” which takes place six weeks before the heist. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Kaleidoscope 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
Dec 31, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
Silmarillion Stories - E02 - Valaquenta
David and John discuss the Valaquenta, Tolkien’s introduction to the pantheon of divine entities that rule his world. After a quick breakdown of which characters to pay attention to, David and John are joined by Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the themes of this passage and the Silmarillion as a whole. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Guest Information Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College 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 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 28, 2022 · 50 min
Tales of the Jedi & Andor Feedback
David and John discuss the Disney+ limited series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi in full. They break down the fall of Count Dooku and the journey of Ahsoka. Then, they trade stories of the various animated Star Wars series they’re watching off the clock. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback on Andor that came in after the Season Wrap-up podcast. 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 Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/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
Dec 25, 2022 · 2 hr 22 min
Second Breakfast - 2022 TV Top 10
David and John bring their Patreon-exclusive monthly podcast “Second Breakfast” to the public as a Christmas present. They talk about pancakes, parenting, tabletop games, Clone Wars, and more before answering listener feedback. Then, David and John each rank their Top Ten shows of 2022. If you’d like to join us for next month’s Second Breakfast, head to our Patreon linked below. Contact Us Send in questions to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or comment on the question roundup post which will be up a week before the next episode on Patreon. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes and Second Breakfast every month, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of the Top Shows of 2022 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
Dec 21, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
The White Lotus - Season 2 Wrap-up
David and John pack their bags to leave Sicily while giving final thoughts on another fantastic season of The White Lotus. They discuss Mike White’s character-driven writing, the idea of subverting expectations in modern television, and where we might be traveling to in Season 3. Finally, David and John take on one more round of listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 White Lotus over on our Discord Server. Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! 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, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
MCUniverse - E01 - Black Panther into Phase 5
David and Jean introduce their new podcast series, MCUniverse in which they dive deep into all things Marvel. They look at the end of Phase 4 which is marked by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before discussing the future of the MCU in Phase 5. They pull from the decades of comic book lore to speculate on what’s coming next in the upcoming films and TV shows. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or multiverse theories? Send us an email at mcu@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 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
Dec 14, 2022 · 1 hr 47 min
The White Lotus - S02E07 - Arrivederci
David and John take one last trip to Sicily to discuss the Season Finale of The White Lotus. David gives some details on the active volcano Mount Etna featured in the episode before John goes through some of the clues that may or may not have led us to predict the outcome. After a full episode recap, David and John score their deadpool predictions and read listener feedback. Stay tuned next week for a Season Wrap-up podcast. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 White Lotus over on our Discord Server. Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! 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 10, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
The Wheel of Time - Interview with Dr. Michael Livingston
David and John introduce their plans for the upcoming Season Two of Amazon Prime’s The Wheel of Time before speaking with Dr. Michael Livingston, author of the new book, Origins of the Wheel of Time. Michael discusses meeting Team Jordan and beginning the project, the importance of fantasy as an academic discipline, and his thoughts on The Wheel of Time Season One. Michael Livingston Links Michael Livingston Website Twitter: @medievalguy Origins of The Wheel of Time on Amazon Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at wot@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next episode. If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! 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 Wheel of Time 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