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The Lorehounds

Welcome to the Lorehounds! We’re David, John, & Elysia and we break down your favorite TV shows, movies and more! Currently covering It: Welcome to Derry, Talamasca: The Secret Order and Pluribus. Find us on our website at thelorehounds.com

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131:11

The Wheel of Time - S03E02-03 - A Question of Crimson...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/13

Elysia and John break down the second and third episodes of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss the return to the Two Rivers, the alliances between the Forsaken, and the introduction of the Aiel Waste.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.comSign up for the One-Time Season PassWheel of Time Season PassLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the

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115:27

The Wheel of Time - S03E01 - To Race the Shadow

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/13

Elysia and John break down the action-packed debut of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss the Aes Sedai's insidious enemies, the fellowship of the Emond's Field Five, and the growing tension between Rand and his allies.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.comSign up for the One-Time Season PassWheel of Time Season PassLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally

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48:36

Daredevil: Born Again S1-E3 – The Hollow of His Hand...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/13

Elysia and Jean could not let episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again – "The Hollow of His Hand" – go by without discussing the legacy of Kamar de los Reyes as White Tiger, and what all this means for the story going forward.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other

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100:26

The White Lotus - Season 3 Midseason Check-in

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/12

David and John discuss the first four episodes of Season 3 of The White Lotus. They discuss the patriarchal Ratliffs, the trio of frenemies, the astrologically mismatched Rick and Chelsea, and the Thai employees of the White Lotus.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to whitelotus@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions

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58:27

The Lorehounds Play - E08 - Indiana Jones and the...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/10

John and Brandon discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest masterpiece by Machine Games and Bethesda. They give their overall rating, discuss where the game sits in Indiana Jones canon, and break down a crazy plot full of religious iconography.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to LHP@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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60:03

Daredevil: Born Again S1-E1&2 – Heaven's Half Hour &...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/09

Jean and Elysia, fresh off their subscriber retrospective about the Netflix Marvel universe, respond to the first two episodes of the new Daredevil: Born Again – "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics." How are they coping with THAT thing that happened, and how did the two separate production eras come together? And who's the secret MVP of this first drop?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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53:43

Oscars 2025 – About that ceremony...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/04

David joins Elysia to talk through the good, the bad, and the Hulu streaming errors of the 97th Academy Awards – from the night's biggest winners to its most awkward moments, plus how to start your prep early for next year.Links referenced in the ep:Elysia's (too-long) Letterboxd list of 2025 films to watchJohn Oliver explains the West BankThe 97th Academy Awards aired Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the worldCheck how many Oscar

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58:05

Silmarillion Stories - E20 - The Ruin of Beleriand...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/03

John is joined by Aaron from Lore of the Rings to discuss Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin, the twentieth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the might of an elvish king, the feat of Morgoth, and the rise of heroic houses of men.Listen to Aaron's PodcastLore of the Rings PodcastLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comAny opinions

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170:31

Oscars 2025 – The 10 Best Picture Nominees

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/01

In the final episode of the Lorehounds 2025 Oscars prep series, David joins Elysia to talk about his own Best Picture nominees Death Race. What follows is a rundown of the 10 nominated movies, what they're about, which are recommended, what other nominations they have, and what nominations they are likely to win. Along the way, they check in with members of the Lorehounds community, Death Racers, and even their own Moms to get a broader picture of the impact of this year's Academy-anointed

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125:27

Oscars 2025 – Acting, Directing, & Cinematography +...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/28

Elysia is joined by Paulo from The Oscars Death Race Podcast to break down the Best Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress categories, as well as Directing and Cinematography. Elysia brings the narrative angle, while Paulo brings a deeper look at the stats of Oscar season, and what they might say about who will win.After that, Elysia wraps up with more input from Lisa on the acting races, and then with the final Oscars 2025 precursors update.Links referenced in the ep:The Oscar's Death Race

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95:05

Oscars 2025 – Production Design & A/V Tech Awards +...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/26

Elysia keeps trying to make the term "Blockbuster Awards" happen as she and Logan from the Academy of Death Racers talk about nominees like Dune: Part Two, Alien: Romulus, and Nosferatu in the so-called "below the line" (or "tech") awards: Visual Effects, Production Design, Costuming, Make-Up & Hairstyling, Film Editing, and Sound.Then, stick around until the end for an update on the latest precursor awards ceremonies, and how they might change the race.Links referenced

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78:55

Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – MCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/24

After giving their spoiler-free hot takes on the 4th Captain American movie – Brave New World – and talking through some of the production drama, Jean and Elysia break down the highlights, and also what's missing. Why are so many saying they can't connect with this movie, and why shouldn't we worry about what's next anyway?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny

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121:22

Oscars 2025 – International + Adapted & Original...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/23

Mark from the Academy of Death Racers and Rambling Cinema joins Elysia to talk about what she considers three of the most important Oscar categories: International Films (formerly Films Not in the English Language) and the two writing awards – Adapted and Original Screenplay.Avoiding spoilers for those who haven't seen the movies, they talk through what makes or breaks these 15 films, which include Best Picture nominees Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Conclave, A Complete Unknown, Nickel Boys,

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55:08

Oscars 2025 – Live-Action Shorts + the Emotion Mixer

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/19

To talk about one of her favorite categories of every Oscar race, this year's five emotional Live-Action Shorts nominees, Elysia brings in Katherine Oktober Matthews, the inventer of a tool called the Emotion Mixer – a framework for breaking down the rich palate of emotional storytelling. They'll give you the premise of each short and also how it will make you feel, so you can decide which you might want to watch for yourself before the big day – or at least be informed who is in the race

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83:38

Oscars 2025 – Documentary Features & Shorts + BAFTAs...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/18

Documentary Editor Rebecca June Lane joins Elysia to talk through what makes a good documentary in general, and what in particular makes this year's crop of Documentary Feature and Documentary Short nominees good. You'll walk away with an overview of what exactly is nominated and why, what's likely to win, and which films you might want to add to your own watchlist.Links referenced in the ep:Rebecca June Lane's IMDb pageTrailer: Girls Gone Wild: the Untold StoryJohn Oliver explains

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29:56

OneShot - Saturday Night Live: 50 Years of Music

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/17

David welcomes Mark and Nicole from Nevermind the Music to discuss Questlove's groundbreaking documentary on Saturday Night Live's musical legacy. Together they explore the documentary's stunning opening medley, the show's role as a cultural signal booster, and how SNL revolutionized live music on television. This preview episode features highlights from their conversation about SNL's most iconic musical moments. For the complete discussion, including deep dives into musical

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106:55

Oscars 2025 – Spotlight: Conclave (2024)

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/15

Note: This podcast begins with a spoiler-free review for those who have not yet seen the film.Marilyn (student and teacher of ritual), Anthony (religious studies professor), David (cinematography aficionado), and Elysia (walking BTS reel) team up to select the next pope – or at least to dive into all the philosophy, politics, and fantastic filmmaking of Conclave, the 8x-Oscar-nominated movie all about that process.Link referenced in the ep:Playing the Cristal Baschet (instrument)Coming next –

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41:58

The Wheel of Time - Season 3 Trailer Spoilercast

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/15

Elysia and John break down the first full trailer for Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss their hopes for the season with full book spoilers.Links Referenced: Teaser, New Trailer, Mat PromoContact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising

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103:54

Oscars 2025: Nevermind the Oscars Music – Original...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/14

Mark joins Elysia for a Nevermind the Oscars crossover event to discuss the Best Original Score and Best Original Song nominees at the 2025 Oscars. Expect many music clips and much analysis, and to walk away with a new appreciation for Diane Warren and musicians who destroy pianos.Links referenced in the ep:Nevermind the Music: "Defying Gravity"Playing the Cristal Baschet (Conclave)Making The Brutalist Score (prepared pianos)Coming next – Spotlight: ConclaveThe 97th Academy Awards airs

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93:27

Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/11

David and John return to a galaxy far, far away to resume the Star Wars Film Fest: their series discussing each main Star Wars film in order. They talk about what the original Star Wars movie meant to them and their generations, the changes George Lucas brought to his later updates, and the impact Star Wars has had on the greater science fiction community.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to

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