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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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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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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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