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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 Pitt, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, and Daredevil: Born Again, with The Vampire Lestat, House of the Dragon, Ted Lasso, The Bear, Ahsoka, and plenty more on

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89:43

One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 1 w/Anthony

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/21

David and Anthony dive deep into Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, exploring its surprising comedic elements, technical achievements, and rich thematic complexity. This opening conversation examines the father-daughter relationship at the film's core, PTA's bold production choices including VistaVision filmmaking, and the movie's unexpected hopefulness despite its action-thriller framework. With full spoilers throughout, this first installment sets the stage for ongoing discussions

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127:44

Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 2 (of 2) - Full Nelson:...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/21

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Aaron, Jean, and Elysia are back for one more round of Peacemaker analysis – breaking down the season (series?) finale plot arc by plot arc, making comic-book comparisons, and looking ahead to what they know and what they suspect will be coming next for these characters and the rest of the DCU.The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker S02E02Peacemaker S02E03Peacemaker S02E04Peacemaker S02E05Peacemaker

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109:48

Alien: Earth - End Credits Music Analysis w/Mark from...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/17

David and Mark from Nevermind the Music explore the musical choices behind Alien: Earth's eight end credit songs. Mark breaks down the technical elements—keys, tempos, instrumentation, and characteristic chords—that connect tracks ranging from Black Sabbath's "The Mob Rules" to Pearl Jam's "Animal." The conversation examines how music supervisor Maggie Phillips selected these primarily 90s hard rock and metal songs, why they work (or don't) as episode closers, and

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57:21

Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 1 (of 2) - Full Nelson: The...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/12

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:The Peacemaker season 2 finale is dividing the internet! ...And the Lorehounds? One of us liked it, one of us really didn't, and the other is somewhere in between. Jean, Elysia, and Aaron make our cases for why we feel the way we feel in this extended hot take of a special episode reacting to "Full Nelson."Tune in again next week for a full episode breakdown.The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker

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108:21

Foundation - S03 Wrap-up and Mailbag

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/07

John and Marilyn take a broader look at this season of Foundation and respond to listener feedback and theories.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at empire@thelorehounds.comAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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98:55

Peacemaker - S02E07 - Like a Keith in the Night -...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/06

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Aaron, Jean, and Elysia strap in for the rollercoaster ride of Peacemaker season 2, episode 7: "Like a Keith in the Night" – from the controversial reveals about this world and its characters to the funniest-ever utterance of the word "four."The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker S02E02Peacemaker S02E03Peacemaker S02E04Peacemaker S02E05Peacemaker S02E06The DCEU:Peacemaker S1 recapThe DCEU

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94:29

Alien: Earth - Season Wrap-Up

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/03

David, John, and Elysia close out season one of Alien: Earth with a comprehensive discussion of the show's themes, performances, and storytelling choices. The conversation explores Noah Hawley's approach to the franchise, character dynamics including the morally complex Dame Sylvia and the enigmatic Kirsch, and the Peter Pan mythology woven throughout the narrative. They debate whether the season suffered from compression, analyze standout performances from the young cast portraying the

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60:14

Nevermind the Music - S1 Retrospective - Interview...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/02

David sits down with Mark and Nicole from Nevermind the Music to discuss the origins of their podcast, their creative process, and plans for season two. The conversation explores how a sabbatical project evolved into a unique blend of music theory and psychology, the challenges of recording an entire season in advance, and what it means to find your people in an unexpected podcasting community. Mark and Nicole share insights into their collaborative dynamic, how they select songs, and the

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111:50

Peacemaker - S02E06 - Ignorance Is Chris - DCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/28

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Elysia, Aaron, and Jean are back around the mics to talk the good, the bad, and the Adrian of Peacemaker season 2, episode 6: "Ignorance is Chris" – including why that reveal worked, even if you saw it coming, and what (based on our comics and other knowledge) we think will be the end game of this season and beyond.The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker S02E02Peacemaker S02E03Peacemaker S02E04Peacemaker

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186:21

Alien: Earth - S01E08 - The Real Monsters

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/26

David is joined by Ayesha Khan, host of the Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever podcast, to discuss the season finale of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth. They explore how the series concludes its examination of corporate exploitation, synthetic humanity, and xenomorphic terror while setting up potential future storylines. David and Ayesha analyze the finale's resolution of character arcs, discuss the broader implications for the Alien franchise timeline, and debate whether Hawley successfully balances

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96:54

Peacemaker - S02E05 - Back to the Suture - DCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/23

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Between playing a rousing round of "Who's the real villain here?" and dancing on one character's grave, Jean, Aaron, and Elysia share eagle facts, celebrate cyborgs, mourn with Vigilante – and pause to discuss the unrelated Disney situation, reacting live to big news that released during the recording.The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker S02E02Peacemaker S02E03Peacemaker S02E04The

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138:18

Alien: Earth - S01E07 - Emergence

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/19

David is joined by Ron and JD from the Dungeons-n-Durags podcast to discuss the penultimate episode of Alien: Earth Season 1. The conversation explores Noah Hawley's masterful absurdism, the horrific trauma inflicted on synthetic children, and the show's sophisticated examination of grooming, manipulation, and corporate exploitation. The hosts analyze the iconic chestburster scene, discuss Kirsch's mysterious motivations, and debate theories about hidden agendas involving

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83:12

Eyes of Wakanda – MCUniverse Oneshot

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/18

Jean and Elysia hop through history with the War Dogs of Wakanda, checking in on global turning-points from the real world, the cast of characters who experience them, and what it all says about the Marvel's long-hidden African nation. (An entire nation about to be sent to kick rocks.)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do

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79:48

Peacemaker - S02E04 - Need I Say Door - DCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/15

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Aaron, Jean, and Elysia explore the revelations of the QUC tech origin story, the potentially blurry boundaries of cultural appropriation, and the new wrinkles in Chris's escape plans and everyone's feelings about everything this week.The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker S02E02Peacemaker S02E03The DCEU:Peacemaker S1 recapThe DCEU funeralRadioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)Links to

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123:59

Alien: Earth - S01E06 - The Fly

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/12

David, Steve and Anthony dissect the power dynamics and toe-jam politics of episode six. The conversation explores Wendy's growing rebellion against the Peter Pan mythology, Boy K's strategic maneuvering against Yutani, and the devastating consequences when children are left to feed apex predators. Key discussions include the epic synth showdown between Kirsch and Moro, Dame Sylvia's manipulation tactics, and how accelerated childhood development creates dangerous gaps in judgment.Season

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74:45

Foundation - S03E10 - The Darkness

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/12

John and Marilyn recap the end of an era in the season finale of Foundation.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at empire@thelorehounds.comAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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99:12

Heat Death: From Tolkien's Orcs to Star Wars' Empire...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/10

David sits down with brothers Asher and Saul Elbein, the journalist duo behind the fascinating newsletter and website Heat Death. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the intersection of pop culture and politics through two major lenses: Tolkien's orcs and the decline of the Star Wars galaxy.The discussion begins with their viral article "Orc is Man to Orc," examining the problematic nature of irredeemable species in fantasy and how colonial thinking shapes our understanding

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106:17

2025 Emmy noms – pt. 2 (of 2): Creative Arts Emmys &...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/09

Elysia, David, and John are back for part 2 of 2 of their Emmy nominations series – this time looking at the nominees for the biggest categories, including what statues they already picked up at the Creative Arts Emmys, and checking in on how other network favorites fared, who has too many nominations or too few, and who is predicted to win this weekend.Emmy noms part 1: How it works & nominations per streamerLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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82:42

Peacemaker - S02E03 - Another Rick Up My Sleeve -...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/08

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Elysia, Jean, and Aaron count up the clues about the real nature of Earth-2, dive into the history of the Sons of Liberty in both DC and the real world, and share their own animal facts as they break down the beats of Peacemaker season 2, episode 3: "Another Rick Up My Sleeve." The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S01E01Peacemaker S02E02The DCEU:Peacemaker S1 recapThe DCEU funeralRadioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V,

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120:02

Alien: Earth - S01E05 - In Space, No One...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/05

David is joined by Steve Ausburne and Dr. Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review to discuss Noah Hawley's standalone masterpiece. The conversation explores the episode's homages to classic Alien films, the Dunning-Kruger effect in corporate leadership, and Moro's complex characterization. They analyze the bottle episode structure, creature intelligence dynamics, and the moral implications of hubris across class lines.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to:

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