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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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76:27

The Bear - Season 4 - Breaking Patterns

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/19

David and Ron dive deep into the emotional complexity of The Bear's fourth season, exploring how the show breaks television conventions while delivering its most nuanced portrayal of trauma and healing yet. The discussion covers Carmi's difficult decision to step away from the restaurant, the show's masterful use of magical realism, and how recovery frameworks subtly shape character development without ever being explicitly named. From Uncle Lee's pattern-breaking advice to

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63:35

Foundation - S03E02 - Shadows in the Math

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/18

John and Marilyn meet the Mallows 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.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.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

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144:05

Superman (2025) – DCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/14

Jean and Elysia go super-sized on the lore for the first official film entry of the new DCU, from character backstories to key comic and movie-history references to what's next. Loathsome Lex, T-sphere domination, and going off the record in interviews – here's why James Gunn's new Superman works for them.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck

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65:52

Murderbot - S01E10 - The Perimeter

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/11

Elysia & John say goodbye to their favorite humans in the Season Finale of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries:

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89:03

Foundation - S03E01 - A Song for the End of Everything

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/11

John and Marilyn jump into the future in the Season 3 premiere 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.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries:

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Ironheart - S01E04-06 - Gone to the Devil - MCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/05

There's some "Bad Magic" and "Karma's a Glitch" when characters try to say "The Past Is the Past" without dealing with the fallout. Elysia and Jean get into the nitty gritty of the bad decisions made by the lovably imperfect characters of the final three episodes of Ironheart (season 1?) – not to mention all the mystic lore. Then they look forward to where we might pick up these storylines next.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails

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48:28

Murderbot - S01E09 - All Systems Red

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/04

Elysia & John want you to know they... copy... in the penultimate episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries:

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116:52

28 Years Later (2025) – The evolution of the infected

The Lorehounds ·

2025/07/01

28 years after the events of Danny Boyle & Alex Garland's groundbreaking horror classic, Britain is a quarantine wasteland, and the zombie-fueling Rage virus has evolved. Elysia, Jean, and Riley are back (after their Supercast / Patreon look at the original movies 28 Days and 28 Weeks Later) to talk through the laughs, the tears, the wtf moments, and the lingering questions from Boyle & Garland's massive swing to reshape zombie cinema...again."Danny Boyle Isn't

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51:34

Murderbot - S01E08 - Foreign Object

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/28

Elysia & John talk love triangles and space soap operas in this episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.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

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105:47

Ironheart S01E01-03 – Riri returns to Chicago –...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/28

Jean and Elysia gather around the mics to talk and why the first three episodes of the new Ironheart series are working so well for them (and a few details that maybe didn't). Who are our new favorite questionable characters, who's the worst of them, what is the nature of this new AI – and what might all this mean for the other Marvel stories we know are coming?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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23:01

[TEASER] Elevenses - The Royal Tenenbaums vs. Isle of...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/26

David, John, and Elysia shine a spotlight on auteur Wes Anderson by pitting two of his films against each other. The live-action The Royal Tenenbaums goes against the stop-motion Isle of Dogs in an analysis of what makes Anderson's films special.Subscribe for the Full Episode Here: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact Us: Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours

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48:13

Murderbot - S01E07 - Complementary Species

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/20

John and Elysia mix the sweet with the bitter in this episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.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

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49:16

Murderbot - S01E06 - Command Feed

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/13

John and Elysia engage in deep breathing exercises and try to set their expectations for their hero moments in this episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@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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111:25

Andor - Season 2 - Wrap-Up & Roundtable

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/07

David, John, and Elysia reunite for their first three-way conversation about Andor Season 2, diving deep into the show's filmmaking craft, representation issues, and place in Star Wars canon. The hosts explore everything from Tony Gilroy's approach to lore and the squadron coverage format's success, to thoughtful listener feedback on character arcs like Bix, Cinta, and Cyril. Discussion covers the show's mature themes, production values, and legacy as a unique achievement in Star

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36:57

Murderbot - S01E05 - Rogue War Tracker Infinite

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/06

John and Elysia talk about deep cuts from Sanctuary Moon and give a cringe rating to Leebeebee in this episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@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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86:09

Doctor Who - S02E08 - The Reality War

The Lorehounds ·

2025/06/02

John, Elysia, and Ian recap a twist-filled season finale and the end to another era of the Doctor. They discuss the treatment of Gallifrey lore, the legacy of the Fifteenth Doctor, and the future of Doctor Who.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TARDIS@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other

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10:38

The Wheel of Time - Bonus - A Karaethon Cycle reading

The Lorehounds ·

2025/05/31

This subscriber-only bonus episode is being released to the public to help raise awareness for the #SaveWoT campaign:A reading of the known verses of the Karaethon Cycle, the Prophesies of the Dragon, with audio accompaniment.(See the final season 2 lorecast from John and Elysia for a breakdown of the lore behind the Karaethon Cycle.)With Amazon's announcement that they will not continue with The Wheel of Time, we mourn our loss, and hope the wheel turns again in our favor.If you want to join

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39:18

Murderbot - S01E04 - Escape Velocity Protocol

The Lorehounds ·

2025/05/30

John and Elysia sing to distract the enemy while they follow an unlikely group of allies debate whether to kill their weird robot friend.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@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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90:28

Andor - Going Rogue (feat. Tansy Gardam)

The Lorehounds ·

2025/05/29

David sits down with film and television producer Tansy Gardam, host of the acclaimed Going Rogue podcast, for a deep dive into Andor's place in the Star Wars universe. They explore how Tony Gilroy's irreverence toward franchise expectations allowed him to craft something truly unique, examining the show's mature storytelling approach that trusts audiences to piece together complex narratives without exposition dumps. The conversation covers everything from the "curse" that has

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49:42

The Last of Us - S02E07 - Convergence

The Lorehounds ·

2025/05/29

David and John have a discussion of what went right and wrong in the season finale of The Last of Us.Note: This conversation got fairly critical. If you are a big fan of the finale, this might be one to skip.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at tlou@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other

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