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Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune

Join us for an in-depth dive into Frank Herbert's novel Dune and all of the adaptations of that story.Using the most famous science-fiction book ever written as our base, we're looking at the choices made in different times by different creators: How does one adapt a story that's been deemed unadaptable – what worked, and what didn't? And how does each attempt leave a deeper understanding of this rich galaxy of politics, philosophy, and lore?*Also, browse our feed for our in-depth

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98:48

Silo: S2-e3 – "Solo" no more

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/11/29

Luke and Elysia unravel the reveals of episode 3 of Silo season 2: "Solo" – what do we learn about the man in the bunker, and what will come of the changes in dynamics when tragedy strikes in Juliette's home?Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired.No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen.Join the Book ClubOn Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ (Recommended – the Silozen level

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90:41

Silo: S2-e2 – "Order" must be maintained

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/11/22

Elysia and Luke check in on the people Juliette left behind, comparing the management strategies of Bernard and not-so-foxy-anymore Knoxy, pointing out new characters to keep an eye on, and talking about which of this episode's big reveals gave them the biggest gasps.Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, news from Comic Con (see our Comic Con reaction episode), and any book elements related to what has already been aired.No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on

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45:03

Silo: S2-e1 – pt 2: The porters brought mail

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/11/19

Luke and Elysia have already rustled up some reactions from the community to the season 2 premiere of Silo on Apple TV+. We're back to talk everything from Rebecca Ferguson's claustrophobia to our new listener-inspired slogan for humanity.Link to the Rebecca Ferguson–Seth Meyers interviewSpoilers for this episode, all of season 1, news from Comic Con (see our Comic Con reaction episode), and any book elements related to what has already been aired in S1 or this episode.No spoilers for any

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53:34

Dune: Prophecy prep – the "Imperial Court" story

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/11/17

The first season of Dune: Prophecy is about to begin on HBO Max, and Elysia is joined by Luke and David to set the stage – first with an exclusive three-way conversation about the world-building of this prequel set 10,000 years before the original book and films, and then (00:24:50) with recap and analysis of a novella set not long before the show, featuring some of the same characters – "Imperial Court" from Sands of Dune (2022).How ugly could this Atreides-Harkonnen blood feud get? What

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84:34

Silo: S2-e1 – "The Engineer" went over the hill

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/11/15

Elysia and Luke follow Juliette to life after a successful cleaning in episode 1 of season 2 of Silo on Apple TV+. And question everything. (And offer some [potential] answers.)Spoilers for this episode, all of season 1, news from Comic Con (see our Comic Con reaction episode), and any book elements related to what has already been aired in S1 or this episode.No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen.Join the Book ClubOn

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113:13

The Craft (1996) & The Craft: Legacy (2020)

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/10/30

This year's Wool-Shift-Dust Halloween special is keeping with the season of the witch, flashing back to Elysia and her friend Katherine's high-school days with the girls-will-be-girls horror classic The Craft (1996) – plus, for the full context, the 2020 sequel / reboot The Craft: Legacy. (We watched that film so you don't have to...but here are some reasons you might want to anyway.)We start with a spoiler-free discussion the production and impact of these movies, plus our overall

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67:47

Silo S2 – Getting our feet "wet" with trailer 1

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/10/27

Elysia and Luke dive into the first season 2 trailer released for the public, breaking it down shot by shot to look for clues for season 2.Spoilers for all of season 1, news from Comic Con (see our previous episode), and any book elements related to what has already been aired in S1, or communicated at SDCC.No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen – we'll mention a trailer shot comes from the book, but will not give away what's happening it.Watch the trailer:

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4:28

"Nevermind the Music" in this new Lorehounds podcast!

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/09/10

Calling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor.Stick around some quick announcements from Elysia for a 5-minute preview of Nevermind the Music. And then visit the link below to hear more!Check out Nevermind the Music https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/nevermind-the-musicGet in

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98:32

Beacon 23: Interview w/ Glen Mazzara, S2 co-showrunner

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/06/24

Elysia talks to Beacon 23 season 2 co-showrunner Glen Mazzara about the show, what it's like to be a showrunner (during a strike), with deep and honest reflection of how story decisions are made, and answers to some of our lingering questions. Before and after the interview, Luke joins Elysia to talk through this and other new information, and play a couple rounds of Would You Rather.This episode also references this 3 Hosts in a Beacon interviewFind us on

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132:54

Beacon 23: S2-E7&8 – Harmony's final form?

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/06/03

Elysia and Luke look back on the two seasons of Beacon 23 as a whole as we take our last beacon-based deep dive (for now, hopefully) into the final two episodes of season 2: episodes 7 ("Free") and 8 ("Disintegration").What exactly happened with Harmony; what did we learn about these characters and this world; who would we Join, Jail, or Jettison; and who is the most murderous AI of them all – we attempt to answer everything!Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPAnd discuss

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35:35

Hot Lore Summer is in session!

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/05/28

While you wait for the Beacon 23 wrap-up this weekend, enjoy this quick look ahead:The forecast for this summer is a storm of content – but luckily we're offering comprehensive coverage on the Lorehounds network.Elysia, David, John, and Aaron offer a tasting of teasers of this summer's coverage – including weekly coverage of The Acolyte, House of the Dragon, The Boys, Doctor Who, and Rings of Power + OneShot coverage of The Bear, Interview with the Vampire, Deadpool & Wolverine, Alien:

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149:05

Beacon 23: S2-E4–6 – A tale of two cliffhangers

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/05/19

Luke joins Elysia again for some tongue-in-cheek critique meets serious scientific analysis of Beacon 23 season 2 episodes 4 through 6: "Berth," "Song of Sorrow," and "Luan Casca." We jump through time and space to break down our growing understanding of the QTA's real power, AI HR violations, and determine who was the best beacon keeper of them all.Join us again in two weeks for our coverage of the final two episodes!Includes spoilers for all episodes that have aired

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18:10

Announcing The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast!

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/05/04

Elysia's new Star Wars podcast project has launched! Enjoy the first quick explainer episode here. Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast hereOriginal episode notes:In this quickie intro episode to The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast, you’ll learn not only what all those words mean (in the context of Star Wars), but also how this podcast works – how this experiment in creating a chronological timeline amidst a chaotic release order will unfold, and what to expect

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130:53

Beacon 23: S2-E1–3 – Endings & new beginnings

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/04/27

Luke and Elysia recap the first 3 episodes of trippy martial space philosophy show Beacon 23 (from Boat Rocker Productions/MGM+). We break down exactly what happened, what it all means, the details you might have missed, and where the characters stand in our new game of "Murder, Jail, Set Free."Spoilers for all B23 episodes up to this point and equivalent passages from the book (but no spoilers ahead).Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPAnd discuss the show with us on DiscordOr email

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164:08

Beacon 23: S1-E6–8 + S2 preview

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/03/22

Beacon 23 season 2 is coming to MGM+ April 7! Before you watch, let book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke refresh your memory on how season one ended – with deep dives into episodes 6–8: "Beacon Twenty Three," "End Transmission," and "Adamantine." Then catch you up on what we know about season 2, and what we think might happen next.Spoilers for the entire first season of Beacon 23 and related elements from the book. NO spoilers for content that might be covered in season 2 of

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21:54

B23 & Dune updates + Oscars prep preview!

Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune ·

2024/03/04

You are overdue an update – so here it is! Elysia fills you in on what's been going on, what's coming next (it's the episodes you've been owed!), and then drops a 15-minute teaser of the 2024 Oscars prep series she and David have been cooking up over on The Lorehounds feed.If you like what you hear in this preview, you can listen to episode 1 (of 3) here: Oscars – Part 1 – The HeadlinersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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