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.

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March 11 · 1 hr
Paradise – Season 2 Check-In
David is joined by Lorehounds co-host Jean and Nichole from the Nevermind the Music podcast to check in on Hulu's Paradise, starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden. The conversation opens spoiler-free with their pitches for why you should be watching, then dives into season one's twists and character-driven storytelling before breaking down season two's bold expansion to the surface, the introduction of new characters like Annie and Link, and the show's unique use of contemporary cultural touchpoints in its post-apocalyptic setting. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 10 · 2 hr 16 min
The Book Nook - E11 - The Other Wind (Earthsea)
David, John, and Marilyn complete their journey through the Earthsea Cycle, this time covering the final novel, The Other Wind. They discuss the inversion of power balances, the anthropology at the heart of LeGuin's work, and the reexamination of past works by their creators. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at book@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
March 10 · 2 hr 17 min
Oscars 2026 – Best Original Song & Score – Nevermind the Oscars Music
Mark returns to the CinemaHounds Oscars coverage series for the second annual "Nevermind the Oscars Music" crossover special discussing not only this year's crop of Original Song and Original Score nominees but also their musical influences, lookalikes, and others they would have liked to have seen on the ballot. Expect plenty of clips from an eclectic collection of genre with deep-digging analysis of their role in this year's nominated films. Best Original Song (00:10:11) Best Original Score (01:24:36) Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoiler-free. Links discussed: Nevermind the Music: The 2026 Grammys deep dive Authenticity in the age of AI What is hopepunk? (with Elysia) Last year's Nevermind the Oscars Music crossover Max Richter's "Undiscovered Country" and Hamnet / Arrival (AV Club) The Hamnet Rihanna dance take Best Original Song nominees: “Golden” – Ejae, Ido, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Mark Sonnenblick, Teddy & 24 (music & lyrics) – KPop Demon Hunters – trailer, info (Netflix) “I Lied to You” – Ludwig Göransson & Raphael Saadiq (music & lyrics) – Sinners – trailer, info (HBO Max) “Dear Me” – Diane Warren (music & lyrics) – Diane Warren: Relentless – trailer, info (Hoopla, Kanopy) “Train Dreams” – Nick Cave & Bryce Dessner (music); Cave (lyrics) – Train Dreams – trailer, info (Netflix) “Sweet Dreams of Joy” – Nicholas Pike (music & lyrics) – Viva Verdi! – trailer, info (Jolt) Also discussed: “Free” – KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix) “Exile” – Bon Iver/Taylor Swift (album: Folklore, 2020) – produced by Aaron Dessner (etc.) “I Need My Girl” – The National (album: Trouble Will Find Me, 2013) – written by Aaron & Bryce Dessner (etc.) “Our Love” – The Ballad of Wallis Island (Prime) – from the shortlist “Falling Slowly” – Once (2006, to rent) “Silver Dagger”, “Here in the Vineyard”, theme – The History of Sound (Mubi) “Và pensiero” – Giuseppe Verdi (opera: Nabucco, 1842) Best Original Score nominees: Sinners (Ludwig Göransson) – trailer, info (HBO Max) One Battle After Another (Jonny Greenwood) – trailer, info (HBO Max) Bugonia (Jerskin Fendrix) – trailer, info (Peacock) Hamnet (Max Richter) – trailer, info (to rent, later Peacock) Frankenstein (Alexandre Desplat) – trailer, info (Netflix) Also discussed: Tron: Ares (Disney+) – soundtrack – from the shortlist The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 15, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the world Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats and access to the animated shorts via DeathRaceTracking.com Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair International Features Documentary Features Animated Features Score & Original Song (this episode) Cinematography, VFX, Editing, Sound Adapted & Original Screenplay, Director Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, Arco) Additional awards coverage BAFTAs shorts BAFTAs features Independent Spirit Awards Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes 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
March 10 · 1 hr 21 min
The Pitt - S02E09 - 3:00 P.M.
David and John recap all the fax machine malfunctions, nepo baby drama, and workplace romance dynamics of this intense episode of The Pitt. View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 8 · 2 hr 28 min
Oscars 2026 – Animated Features – the year 2025 in animation
Elysia and guest Logan take a tour that begins with this year's five Oscar-animated features before turning to other highlights from the surprisingly short eligibility list, the most surprising exclusions from the eligibility list, and Logan's thoughts on this year's animated shorts and a few final recommendations and general Oscar picks and predictions. Origin and rules (00:03:49) The five nominees (00:11:57) The biggest snubs (01:17:34) Beyond the eligibility list (01:46:43) Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoiler-free. Links discussed: This year's 35 Oscar-eligible features Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (with Logan) Last year's Tech categories (with Logan) Animated Feature nominees: KPop Demon Hunters (USA) – info (Netflix) Zootopia 2 (USA) – info (to rent, later Disney+) Elio (USA) – info (Disney+) Arco (France, USA) – info (to rent) Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Belgium, Japan) – info (to rent) Other films discussed: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021, USA, Plex / to rent), Hoppers (2026, USA, in theaters) Lost in Starlight (Korea, Netflix), The Bad Guys 2 (USA, Peacock / SkyShowtime), Scarlet (Japan, to rent soon), The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006, Japan, HBO Max), Belle (2021, Japan, HBO Max), In Your Dreams (USA, Netflix), Boys Go to Jupiter (USA, HBO Max), Endless Cookie (Canada, to rent), Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (Japan, to rent soon), Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Japan, to rent), 100 Meters (Japan, Netflix) Ne Zha 2 (China, HBO Max), Lesbian Space Princess (Australia, various streamers), The Colors Within (Japan, HBO Max), Predator: Killer of Killers (USA, Disney+/Hulu, our coverage [subscriber bonus]), Predator: Badlands (live action, USA, Disney+/Hulu, our coverage [public]), Prey (2022, live-action, USA, Disney+/Hulu, our coverage [subscriber bonus]) “The Three Sisters”* (Russia/”Cyprus” [no spoken language], trailer), “Butterfly”* (France, YouTube), “Forevergreen”* (USA, YouTube), “Retirement Plan”* (Ireland, YouTube [US] / Disney+ [NL]), “The Girl Who Cried Pearls”* (Canada, YouTube: English, French), “Snow Bear” (USA, YouTube), “Playing God” (Italian / French, Vimeo), “Hurikán” (Czechia, Vimeo) The Girl Who Stole Time (China, trailer, our coverage [subscriber bonus]), Another World (Hong Kong, trailer, our coverage [subscriber bonus]), The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (USA, Netflix) *Nominated in the Animated Shorts category. The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 15, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the world Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats and access to the animated shorts via DeathRaceTracking.com Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair International Features Documentary Features Animated Features (this episode) Score & Original Song Cinematography, VFX, Editing, Sound Adapted & Original Screenplay, Director Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, Arco) Additional awards coverage BAFTAs shorts BAFTAs features Independent Spirit Awards Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes 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
March 6 · 1 hr 33 min
One Piece (Netflix) - Season 1 (Oneshot)
John and Elysia set sail on the East Blue and recap One Piece Season 1 before the live action Season 2 premieres on March 10. They discuss the Hope-Punk of Luffy, the theme of found family, and the absurdity of the production. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: onepiece@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 5 · 1 hr 13 min
The Pitt - Mid-Season Check-In w/Ian from The Captain's Pod & John from Dune Minute
David welcomes Ian from The Captain's Pod and John from the Dune Minute podcast for a wide-ranging mid-season conversation about The Pitt Season 2. The discussion explores Langdon's recovery journey and the spectrum of forgiveness he encounters from colleagues, the authenticity of addiction representation on screen, and why Dr. Robbie's guilt over failing his mentee creates such powerful tension. They compare the emotional intensity of Season 1 versus the more sustainable pacing of Season 2, debate whether Ogilvy will ever get the three-dimensional character treatment that Joy recently received, and wrap up with a spirited "Baby Jane Doe" accent challenge from Lorehounds community members. View our Free Show Guide Online https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Referenced in This Episode The Helm's Deep comparison video John mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsc8mGKkP5I Guest Information Ian hosts The Captain's Pod with Danae, currently covering Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Find the show at: https://redcircle.com/shows/5f72ad75-deb6-4dc7-a031-27c333355883 And support them on Patreon Follow Ian on Bluesky at @captainspod.bsky.social John co-hosts the Dune Minute podcast, a minute-by-minute deep dive into Denis Villeneuve's Dune films and the 2000 Sci-Fi Channel miniseries. With over 400 episodes exploring lore, behind-the-scenes details, and technical filmmaking, it's essential listening for Dune enthusiasts. Find all their links at https://linktr.ee/theduneminute and follow them on Bluesky Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 5 · 1 hr 53 min
Oscars 2026 – Documentary Features – All the year's best docs
Elysia is joined by documentary and TV editor Rebecca June Lane (IMDb) to break down highlight's from the year in documentary filmmaking, starting with this year's Oscar nominees and expanding to recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for more of the most talked about 2025 documentaries and beyond. The five nominees, and related docs (00:06:58) More recommendations (01:11:21) More fun docs (01:29:43) Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoiler-free. Documentary Feature nominees: Come See Me in the Good Light (USA) – trailer, info (Apple TV) Cutting Through Rocks (Iran) – trailer, info (DocPlay in June) Mr. Nobody Against Putin (Russia) – trailer, info (to rent) The Perfect Neighbor (USA) – trailer, info (Netflix) The Alabama Solution (USA) – trailer, info (HBO Max) Other films discussed: André Is an Idiot (USA, in theaters: Mar 6 [US]), Viva Verdi! (Italy, Jolt.film), Prime Minister (New Zealand, HBO Max), My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow* (Russia, Mubi: Apr 3), 2000 Meters to Andriivka* (Ukraine, to rent), Coexistence, My Ass!* (Israel/Palestine, on tour), Holding Liat* (Israel/USA, NPO [NL] / select theaters [US]), The House I Live In (2012, USA, to buy), “Classroom 4” (USA, PBS), “Armed with Only a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud” (USA/global, HBO Max), Apocalypse in the Tropics* (Brazil, Netflix), Yanuni* (Brazil, to rent: Eventive), Predators (USA, Paramount+), The Librarians (USA, PBS), “The ABCs of Book Banning” (2023, USA, Paramount+ / Roku), I’m Not Everything I Want to Be (Czechoslovakia/Japan, Metrograph), Cover-Up* (USA/global, Netflix), Vice Is Broke (USA/global, Mubi), Riefenstahl (Germany, Hoopla / Kanopy / Kino / to rent), The Propagandist (The Netherlands, NPO [NL] / to rent: OVD [US]), Afternoons of Solitude (Spain, Mubi / to rent), “Marion” (2024, Spain, Vimeo), Grand Theft Hamlet (USA, Mubi), Diane Warren: Relentless (USA, Hoopla / Kanopy / to rent), The Life Ahead (2020, fiction, Italy, Netflix), Tell it Like a Woman (2022, fiction, various countries, YouTube / etc.), Sally (USA/space, Disney+/Hulu), Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (USA, Kanopy / Kino / to rent), Deaf President Now! (USA, Apple), My Mom Jayne (USA [mostly], HBO Max), LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (USA, NPO [NL] / Hoopla / Kino / to rent), Secret Mall Apartment (USA, Netflix), Unknown Number: The Highschool Catfish (USA, Netflix) *Other shortlisted doc features: Folktales (Norway, Kanopy / to rent), Mistress Dispeller (China, Kanopy / to rent), Seeds (USA, on tour) The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 15, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the world Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats and access to the animated shorts via DeathRaceTracking.com Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair International Features Documentary Features (this episode) Score & Original Song Animated Features Cinematography, VFX, Editing, Sound Adapted & Original Screenplay, Director Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, Arco + Rental Family, Left-Handed Girl) Imagine Fantastic FF – WhachaWachin (The Last Viking) Additional awards coverage BAFTAs shorts BAFTAs features Independent Spirit Awards Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes 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
March 1 · 1 hr 31 min
The Pitt - S02E08 - 2:00 P.M.
David and John recap another emotional episode of The Pitt. The system is down, the whiteboards are up, and the Olgilvies are Olgilvie-ing. View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 28 · 2 hr 9 min
Oscars 2026 – International Film – Nominees and beyond
Elysia is joined by Mexican film critic Héctor Serrano to tour the best cinema of the year from around the world, from this year's five Oscar nominees to highlights from the shortlist and beyond: Best International Film – history & rules (0:04:02) The 5 nominees (0:16:54) Shortlisted films (01:02:55) Other awards & more recs (01:26:16) Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoiler-free. Find Héctor Serrano at: El Cinéfilo Latino Nominees Discussed: International Film nominees: It Was Just an Accident (France [Iran]) – trailer, info (VoD) The Secret Agent (Brazil) – trailer, info (VoD, theaters) Sentimental Value (Norway) – trailer, info (VoD) Sirāt (Spain) – trailer, info (theaters, VoD likely March) The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia [Palestine]) – trailer, info (theaters, VoD March 10) Other films discussed: A Useful Ghost (Thailand; to rent), The Sea (Israel; to rent), No Other Choice (South Korea; to rent), “Close Your Eyes, Hind” (The Netherlands [Palestine]; NPO [NL only]), Four Daughters (2023, Tunisia; Hoopla, Kanpoy, Kino), The President’s Cake (Iraq), Sound of Falling (Germany), Left-Handed Girl (Taiwan; Netflix), Kokuho (Japan), Homebound (India; Netflix), All That’s Left of You (Jordan [Palestine]; to rent), Nouvelle Vague (France; Netflix), On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (Zambia; HBO Max), A Poet (Colombia), Rietland (The Netherlands; to rent [NL]; Elysia’s review), The Propagandist (The Netherlands; NPO [NL]), We Shall Not Be Moved (Mexico; Disney/Hulu, Kanopy), The Things You Kill (Canada [Turkey]; Hoopla, Filo), Banzo (Portugal), Sore: Wife from the Future (Indonesia), The Ugly Stepsister (Norway; Hulu, AMC+, Shudder, Mubi, Philo), The Last Viking (Denmark), Resurrection (China; Elysia’s review), Magellan (The Phillippines [Portugal]) The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 15, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the world Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats and access to the animated shorts via DeathRaceTracking.com Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair International Features (this episode) Documentary Features Score & Original Song Cinematography, VFX, Editing, Sound Animated Features Adapted & Original Screenplay, Director Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, Arco + Rental Family, Left-Handed Girl) Imagine Fantastic FF – WhachaWachin (The Last Viking) Additional awards coverage BAFTAs shorts BAFTAs features Independent Spirit Awards Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes 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
February 25 · 1 hr 17 min
Silmarillion Stories - E24 - Túrin Turambar Part 1
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Túrin Turambar, the twenty-fourth portion of The Silmarillion. They discuss the Norse origins of Túrin, the effects of curses and expectations, and the changes in Thingol. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 25 · 1 hr 43 min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - S01E06 - The Morrow
The Triarchy of John, Elysia, and David are briefly joined by Anthony to recap the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They discuss anachronistic music, cold but kind fathers, and subtle digs are George Martin. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@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
February 24 · 1 hr 54 min
Oscars 2026 – Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair
Elysia is joined by Lisa (aka RedZippy) to put her theater and costume expertise to work evaluating this year's line-up in the 2026 Oscars' three art-direction categories: Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup & Hairstyling – the last of which especially is secretly one of the most exciting list of nominees in the race. Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoiler-free. Nominees Discussed: Production Design (00:04:35) Marty Supreme – Production Design: Jack Fisk; Set Decoration: Adam Willis – trailer – to rent, later HBO Max Sinners – Production Design: Hannah Beachler; Set Decoration: Monique Champagne – trailer – HBO Max Frankenstein – Production Design: Tamara Deverell; Set Decoration: Shane Vieau – trailer – Netflix Hamnet – Production Design: Fiona Crombie; Set Decoration: Alice Felton – trailer – to rent, later Peacock One Battle After Another – Production Design: Florencia Martin; Set Decoration: Anthony Carlino – trailer – HBO Max Other films discussed: The Fantastic 4: First Steps (our coverage), Tron: Ares, Wicked: For Good (our coverage), Hedda, The Testament of Ann Lee, Kiss of the Spider Woman Costume Design (00:50:13) Avatar: Fire and Ash – Deborah L. Scott – trailer – in theaters, eventually Disney+ Sinners – Ruth E. Carter – trailer – HBO Max Frankenstein – Kate Hawley – trailer – Netflix Marty Supreme – Miyako Bellizzi – trailer – to rent, later HBO Max Hamnet – Malgosia Turzanska – trailer – to rent, later Peacock Makeup & Hairstyling (01:12:19) Sinners – Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine, and Shunika Terry – trailer – HBO Max Frankenstein – Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey – trailer – Netflix The Smashing Machine – Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin, and Bjoern Rehbein – trailer – HBO Max Kokuho – Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino, and Tadashi Nishimatsu – trailer – in theaters The Ugly Stepsister – Thomas Foldberg and Anne Cathrine Sauerberg – trailer – Hulu, Shudder, Mubi, AMC+ The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 15, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the world (last year's link) Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats and access to the animated shorts via DeathRaceTracking.com Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair (this episode) International Features Documentary Features Score & Original Song Animated Features Cinematography, VFX, Editing, Sound Adapted & Original Screenplay, Director Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, and Arco) Additional awards coverage BAFTAs shorts BAFTAs features Independent Spirit Awards Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes 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
February 22 · 1 hr 35 min
The Pitt - S02E07 - 1:00 P.M.
David and John recap a somber episode of The Pitt. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: ptmc@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
February 21 · 2 hr 35 min
British Academy Film Awards 2026 preview – BAFTAs Bonus
The 2026 British Academy Film Awards (better known as the BAFTAs) are airing this Sunday, February 22nd at 5 pm GMT (11 am ET) – and, in this episode, Elysia will ensure that you recognize all of the nominees so you can make your own picks and predictions as to who will win, and how that will affect the Oscar voting that begins four days later. Or just listen along to find out what's been dubbed the best British (and international) films of the year and discover which titles you need to add to your own watchlist. Chapters Rising Star award: voted by public (00:06:50) Best Film (00:19:54) Outstanding British Film (00:26:29) Outstanding Debut (00:48:07) Film Not in English (00:57.18) Acting & Casting awards: (01:05:50) Directing & Screenplay awards (01:25:09) Score & Production Design awards (01:33:46) Tech awards (01:45:39) Documentary award (02:01:18) Animation & Family awards (02:13:05) Top 10 (non-Oscar) films (02:26:08) Elysia's top 10 BAFTA-only films for Lorehounds 28 Years Later (Netflix) Left-Handed Girl* (LL) & No Other Choice* (VoD) Wicked: For Good (VoD) Apocalypse in the Tropics (Netflix) Superman* (HBO) The Ballad of Wallis Island (Prime, VoD) & Mickey 17 (HBO) Pillion (UK: VoD) I Swear (UK: VoD) Steve (Netflix) Tie: Rental Family* (Hulu, VoD) & Hedda* (Prime) Honorable mention on behalf of Marilyn: The Choral* (VoD) + the similar(ish) Mr. Burton (iPlayer) *From the longlists / not nominated. Find the full list of 2026 BAFTA nominees here The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) will air Sunday, February 22, 2025 at 5 pm GMT (11 am ET) – check where you can watch in your country! Check your extended stats (including the BAFTA nominees and longlists) on DeathRaceTracking.com BAFTA films covered One Battle After Another (pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3), Sinners, Frankenstein, Wicked: For Good, 28 Years Later, Weapons*, The Fantastic 4: First Steps*, Superman* For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin: Sentimental Value, Arco, Left-Handed Girl*, Rental Family* *From the longlists / not nominated. Non-Oscars awards coverage BAFTA longlisted shorts Independent Spirit Awards preview BAFTAs preview (this episode) Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair International Features Documentary Features Animated Features Score & Original Song Cinematography, Editing, Sound, VFX Director, Original & Adapted Screenplay Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, and Arco) Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes 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
February 18 · 1 hr
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - S01E05 - In the Name of the Mother
John and Elysia recap the fifth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They discuss the demands of Egg, Dunk's origin story, and whether the Light of the Seven might have some meaning. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@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
February 15 · 1 hr
Starfleet Academy - Mid-Season Check-In with The Captain's Pod
EDIT: This is a reposting as there was an error with the initial audio file upload. Specifically, the Pre-Season dsicussion was uploaded by accident. David is joined by Ian and Deneé from The Captain's Pod for a mid-season check-in on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, covering episodes one through five. The conversation explores what's working halfway through the season: the show's balancing act between honoring Trek's 60-year legacy and telling genuinely new stories, the ensemble writing that refuses to let Caleb become the sole gravitational centre, and the radical optimism of Captain Kitty as a model of what Starfleet leadership could mean in 2026. Ian and Deneé also share how The Captain's Pod's three-things format is deepening the viewing experience. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Connect with The Captain's Pod Email: ian@iananddenee.com Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S Bluesky: The Show: @captainspod.bsky.social Ian: @whittsinned.bsky.social Deneé: @deneesays.bsky.social 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
February 14 · 44 min
The Pitt - S02E06 - 12 P.M.
David and John check in on the most emotionally resonant episode of the season, a quieter, contemplative hour in which the ER finally takes a breath. The conversation centers on the death of Louis and the profound found-family grief it unleashes across the staff, alongside a charged debate about the ethics of keeping an incarcerated patient in an already-stretched emergency department, and what Dr. Santos's recent behavior — including two AI charting errors and a performative stand over patient placement — reveals about her character arc. They also spotlight a nurse-centric episode that gives Perla, Emma, Donnie, Kim, and Dana each a moment to shine, and share an update on the newly created Pitt show guide David has been building for the community. View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 14 · 1 hr 54 min
Wonder Man - Episodes 5-8 - Part 2 of 2 (MCUniverse)
David, Jean, and Elysia wrap up their coverage of Marvel's Wonder Man with the back half of the season, going episode by episode through the finale. The hosts share their spoiler-free hot takes on the full season before diving in, with Jean making the bold case that Wonder Man is the best character-driven story Marvel has told on screen — TV or film. The conversation also touches on the show's pointed social commentary and what the season means for the MCU going forward, closing out with a Pull List of comics to check out next. Episode Discussion Time Codes: Episode 5: 00:20:26 Episode 6: 00:36:37 Episode 7: 00:56:29 Episode 8: 01:21:41 Jean's Pull List: 01:40:51 Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@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
February 14 · 2 hr 7 min
Independent Spirit Awards 2026 preview – Awards Season Bonus
Whether or not you plan to watch along when the 2026 Spirit Awards air this Sunday, February 15 (or later), Elysia will walk you through everything you need to know: what's nominated in what categories, what overlaps are there with the Oscars, and what hidden gems might you want to check out. Chapters Emerging Filmmaker Awards jury prizes (00:02:40) Special Awards jury prizes (00:18:44) Best Feature categories (00:31:10) First Feature categories (00:53:48) Acting categories for film (01:05:38) Technical categories (01:19:50) Documentary (01:31:10) International (01:40:18) TV awards (01:47:00) Top 10 films (01:54:44) Elysia's top 10 Spirit Awards films for Lorehounds Twinless (Hulu, VoD) Lurker (Mubi, VoD) The Long Walk (Starz, VoD) Fucktoys Splitsville (Hulu, VoD) The Baltimorons (AMC+, VoD) One of Them Days (Netflix) Hedda (Prime) A Poet Tie: The Plague (VoD) & On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (HBO, VoD) Find the full list of Spirit Award nominees here The 41st Independent Spirit Awards will air Sunday, February 15, 2025 at 5 pm ET – watch on YouTube as it airs and join us in the Lorehounds Discord (see linktree) for a live-watch chat! Check your extended stats (including the Spirit Awards and jury prize nominees) on DeathRaceTracking.com Spirit Award nominees covered The Baltimorons (ContraZoom blog) Friendship (Properly Howard podcast) For subscribers: If I Had Legs I Would Kick You (Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin) Fucktoys (Imagine Fantastic FF – WhachaWachin) Non-Oscars awards coverage BAFTA longlisted shorts Independent Spirit Awards preview (this episode) BAFTAs preview Oscars 2026 coverage Nominations + Best Picture preview Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair International Features Documentary Features Animated Features Score & Original Song Cinematography, Editing, Sound, VFX Director, Original & Adapted Screenplay Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees Sinners One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3 Frankenstein Weapons Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, and Arco) Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes 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