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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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91:52

Foundation - S03E09 - The Paths That Choose Us

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/05

John and Marilyn are glad that nobody overreacted in the latest episode 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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81:21

Peacemaker - S02E02 - A Man Is Only as Good as His...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/09/01

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Join Aaron, Jean, and Elysia on an adventure of friendship and feelings as they navigate badass birds and interdimensional drunk dials – while also pausing to appreciate Vigilante's famous butt dance and the deadly seriousness of a little-understood condition known as "bird blindness" – in Peacemaker season 2, episode 2: "A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird." The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S01E01The

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152:54

Alien: Earth - S01E04 - Observation

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/29

David is joined by community members Stuart (Doove71) and Bryan (Bryan8063) to explore the philosophical depths of Noah Hawley's alien prequel. The conversation examines the episode's exploration of consciousness, morality, and identity through the lens of hybrid beings caught between human and artificial existence. Special attention is given to the grooming dynamics between Morrow and Slightly, the breakdown of scientific ethics, and Hawley's use of philosophical inquiry as narrative

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86:03

Foundation - S03E08 - Skin in the Game

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/29

John and Marilyn await the woman from the water planet in the latest episode 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: https://oschaslings.comAdvertising

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96:18

Peacemaker - S02E01 - The Ties That Grind - DCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/25

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:The Top Talking-About-Peacemaker Trio has assembled for a tour of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber in "The Ties That Grind," the first episode of season 2 of Peacemaker on HBO Max.Elysia falls down James Gunn's deep-cut rabbit holes, Jean serves up Max Lord lore with a side of Harcourt haterade, and Aaron weighs in from the hasn't-yet-seen-Superman perspective (and shouts out the Justice Gang member he wants to see more of most). Then

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185:17

Alien: Earth - S01E03 - Metamorphosis

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/22

David explores Noah Hawley's atmospheric third episode with Ian from The Captain's Pod and Mark from Nevermind The Music. This episode dives deep into the philosophical questions of humanity, consciousness, and identity while delivering standout performances from Babu Cissé as Moro and Timothy Olyphant as Kirsch. The discussion covers everything from the Peter Pan allegory to the use of Funkadelic's "Maggot Brain" (or rather, Jeff Russo's inspired recreation of it), with Mark

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84:52

Foundation - S03E07 - Foundation's End

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/22

John and Marilyn wonder how much of the story is true in the latest episode 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: https://oschaslings.comAdvertising

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110:07

Peacemaker S1 (+ The Suicide Squad) - Recap

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/21

Jean and Elysia relive the runaway-hit first season of Peacemaker (and the movie it was spun off from) to prep for season 2, which begins tonight.After a spoiler-free intro setting up what the show is and who might enjoy it, they talk through all the 11th Street Kids season 1 shenanigans with a clip-show recap that covers everything you'll want to remember going into season 2.The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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178:43

The Gilded Age S1–3 - Oneshot

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/18

Elysia is joined by two Lore Masters – historian Bryan8063 (aka Usul) and his sister, fellow costume drama lover Lisa (aka RedZippy) – to look back on the first 3 seasons of HBO's The Gilded Age from Julian Fellowes. The episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion of what makes this show stand out, setting the stage for the history behind the drama and romance, before talking through all the major characters, how they have developed over the course of the show, and where they stand at the end

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96:31

Alien: Earth - S01E02 - Mr. October

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/16

David continues with Elysia and Luke from the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast for their squadron-style coverage of Noah Hawley's second episode. The discussion explores the cat-and-mouse sequences aboard the crashed Maginot, Wendy's growing abilities to manipulate technology, and the introduction of new alien species including the blood bugs and eye parasites. The hosts analyze the Mr. October baseball metaphor, Boy Cavalier's disturbing philosophy, and the reunion between Wendy and her brother

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126:31

Alien: Earth - S01E01 - Neverland

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/16

David welcomes Elysia and Luke from the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast for squadron-style coverage of Noah Hawley's ambitious series premiere. The discussion covers the USCSS Maginot's mission gone wrong, the introduction of Weyland-Yutani's corporate rivals, and the Lost Boys hybrid program on Prodigy's Neverland Research Island. The hosts analyze the visual homages to Ridley Scott's original film, the Peter Pan mythology woven throughout, and the impressive practical effects work that

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71:17

Foundation - S03E06 - The Shape of Time

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/15

John and Marilyn orbit a black hole the latest episode 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: https://oschaslings.comAdvertising Inquiries:

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64:56

Foundation - S03E05 - Where Tyrants Spend Eternity

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/08

John and Marilyn discuss the big lies and harsh truths of the latest episode 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: https://oschaslings.comAdvertising

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45:45

Alien: Earth - Season Preview - Production Details &...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/07

David and Elysia preview FX's upcoming sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth, discussing Noah Hawley's approach to the franchise, production details, and The Lorehounds Network's comprehensive coverage plans. The episode covers the show's setting two years before the original 1979 film, casting details including Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, and how the series connects to the broader Alien universe. Spoiler discussion begins at the 32-minute mark with story details and trailer

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141:24

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) + The road to...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/06

Jean and Elysia herald the coming of Galactus in their deep dive into the newest Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. After laying out what this incarnation got right where so many have failed before, as well as the key comic lore to help you understand the whole cast of characters, they end with a look at what's planned so far for the rest of the MCU's Phase IV, with new details about the key projects coming in the road to Secret Wars (01:48:44).Contact UsQuestions or comments

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64:42

The Eternaut S1 - Oneshot

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/02

David and Anthony dive deep into Netflix's The Eternaut, analyzing how the Argentine series masterfully combines five different genre elements - disaster movie, post-apocalyptic survival, alien invasion, body snatchers horror, and hints of time travel - into one cohesive narrative. They explore the show's political allegory rooted in Argentina's "Dirty War" period, its emphasis on collective action over rugged individualism, and how it successfully updates a beloved 1957 graphic

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64:52

Foundation - S03E04 - The Stress of Her Regard

The Lorehounds ·

2025/08/01

John and Marilyn try to escape Empire in the latest episode 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: https://oschaslings.comAdvertising Inquiries:

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66:52

Foundation - S03E03 - When a Book Finds You

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/25

John and Marilyn do some light reading and some heavy partying in the latest episode 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal:

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81:18

Going Dredd w/Tansy Gardam

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/23

David sits down with Tansy Gardam, creator of the Going Rogue podcast, to discuss her latest episode analyzing the 2012 film Dredd and its connection to The Raid as "twin films." Tansy argues that Alex Garland effectively "shadow directed" Dredd, challenging traditional notions of auteur theory while exploring the collaborative nature of filmmaking. The conversation covers Garland's evolution from novelist to screenwriter to director, examining how his approach to authorship

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52:34

2025 Emmy noms – pt. 1 (of 2): How it works & the...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/21

John, David, and Elysia share their hot takes on the 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations, break down how the nomination process works, and look at the streamers head to head – who walked away with the most nods, and for what kinds of shows?Part 2, in two weeks, will dive deeper into the top nominated shows and check in on other Lorehounds favorites.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email

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