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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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162:40

Andor - S02E06 - What a Festive Evening

The Lorehounds ·

2025/05/02

Delta Squadron David and Marilyn close out coverage of the second set of episodes. They dive deep into Cassian & Luthen's strained relationship, discuss the tragedy on Ghorman and answer listener feedbacl.Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 HereContact UsSend your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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

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Andor - S02E05 - I Have Friends Everywhere

The Lorehounds ·

2025/05/02

Elysia and Ian are back in Delta Squadron formation to declare "I Have Friends Everywhere" in their breakdown of Star War Andor season 2, episode 5 – where they ask the important questions like: Does Dedra have feelings? What turns Syril on? Should Cassian wear a wig? And what species is that guy Bon from the "travel agency"?Along the way, expect lots of lore and plenty of laughs amongst the deep discussion of this show's dark themes.CW: Some serious SA discussion 01:14:87 -

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68:15

Andor - S02E04 - Ever Been to Ghorman?

The Lorehounds ·

2025/05/01

Jango Squadron John and Jean return to a galaxy far, far away to recap Cassian and Bix's trauma responses, Saw Gerrera's unpredictability, and Syril's Ghorman schemes.Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 HereContact UsSend your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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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22:26

Andor - S02 Season Pass Sampler - Timeline Drops,...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/29

This special promotional episode offers a taste of our Season Pass exclusive content featuring highlights from three unique segments. Listeners will experience Elysia's engaging "Rebel Squadron Radio" timeline drops that place Andor within the Star Wars chronology, followed by excerpts from John and Elysia's fascinating Holocron discussion of the ancient Rakatan invaders. The sampler concludes with David's conversation with military strategist Matt Cavanaugh, exploring the nature

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143:09

The Wheel of Time - S03 Wrap-up Mailbag

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/29

Elysia and John visit Randland one more time for the season to answer listener questions with Jean and Mark.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 opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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86:29

The Last of Us - S02E03 - The Path

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/29

David and John take a slower ride through Jackson as the show moves its characters toward the next major story in Seattle. They discuss Dina's motivations, Seth's redemption arc, and vengeance vs justice.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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58:23

Silmarillion Stories - E22 - Beren and Luthien Part 2

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/28

John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss the second part Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-second story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the greatest dog of all time, the humbling of Thingol, and the death and return of Beren.Lea's Contenthttps://linktr.ee/sil.leaLinks 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 stated are ours personally and do

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48:58

Doctor Who - S02E03 - The Well

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/26

Elysia and John visit an abandoned planet to investigate the disappearance of a mining crew and attempt to triangulate Earth.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, 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 entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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101:42

Andor - S02E03 - Harvest

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/25

Delta Squadron David and Ron join the fight to discuss the narrow escape of the Ferrix Friends, a Chandrilan wedding, a dinner scene to make your skin crawl, and the fall of a hero.Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 HereContact UsSend your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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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96:21

Andor - S02E02 - Sagrona Teema

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/25

Echo Squadron swoops in so pilots Elysia and Ian can pick up a quick game of Star Wars Roshambo, after navigating the dangers of an Imperial inspection, an even more dangerous Chandrilan wedding, and a surprisingly...cozy? Imperial love nest.Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 HereContact UsSend your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the

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63:54

Andor - S02E01 - One Year Later

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/24

Jango Squadron John and Marilyn return to a galaxy far, far away to watch Cassian Andor clumsily steal a ship, Mon Mothma plan a wedding, Krennic planning war crimes, and a group of rebels who couldn't plan a book club.Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 HereContact UsSend your own thoughts and findings to: andor@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

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85:56

The Last of Us - S02E02 - Through the Valley

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/22

David and John recap the sophomore episode that could have been a season finale in this packed episode of The Last of Us. They discuss the mirroring of characters, the adaptation additions in Jackson, and the inciting incident of the rest of the season.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

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121:54

Daredevil: Born Again S1-E8&9 – Isle of Joy &...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/20

Jean, Elysia, and Luke get back together to talk about the final two episodes of the first Daredevil: Born Again season: What is the new showrunner-director team bringing to the table? How did this work as a season finale? Is Frank not a monster, or is that the hill that Elysia's going to die on? And what's coming next season?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsLuke's

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53:48

Doctor Who - S02E02 - Lux

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/19

John, Elysia, and Ian head to 1950s Miami, where the lights are on in an abandoned movie theatre and the Doctor follows a hunch.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, 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 entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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129:45

The Wheel of Time - S03E08 - He Who Comes with the Dawn

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/17

Elysia and John watch Rand make a bold move in the Season Finale of The Wheel of Time. They recap the unlikely team-ups in Tanchico, the scheming of the Forsaken, and the culmination of Aes Sedai politicking.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 opinion of or

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89:14

The Last of Us - S02E01 - Future Days

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/15

David and John return to an apocalyptic world in the Season 2 premiere of HBO's The Last of Us. They check in with familiar friends in Jackson and speculate about new enemies from afar.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 entities.Advertising

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105:50

The Wheel of Time (pre-finale) - S3 through...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/14

Elysia checks in with Jean, a fan of The Wheel of Time TV show who has not read the books. What does he think about the show so far, what's the coolest new introduction, and what's his beef with Perrin? (Plus, of course, who are his favorite characters instead?) Together they look back on the moments, plot arcs, and characters that made the first seven episodes of this season – through fresh, show-only eyes!Contact UsSend your Wheel of Time feedback to: wot@thelorehounds.comSign up for the

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55:37

Doctor Who - S02E01 - The Robot Rebellion

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/12

John, Elysia, and Ian get back in the TARDIS for another year of Doctor Who. They discuss robots, rebels, shwups, and shenanigans in this fun-filled debut of Season 2 of New-New Who.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, 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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94:23

The Wheel of Time - S03E07 - Goldeneyes

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/10

Elysia and John defend the Two Rivers in Season 3 Episode 7 of The Wheel of Time. They recap the Battle of the Two Rivers, compare it to the book portrayal, and speculate on where the show is going with its many changes.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 opinion

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112:23

The White Lotus - Season 3 Wrap-up

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/09

David and John are joined by Aaron from Radioactive Ramblings to discuss the Season 3 Finale of The White Lotus. They discuss the religious themes, the Greek tragedies of several characters, and the future of Mike White's anthology series.Listen to Radioactive Ramblings HereContact 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

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