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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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121:29

Dune: Prophecy - S01 Wrap-up feat. Dune Minute Podcast

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/07

David is joined by Elysia, John, and Zach from the Dune Minute Podcast for a comprehensive breakdown of Dune: Prophecy Season One. The hosts share their thoughts on the HBO show's strengths and weaknesses, exploring everything from impressive performances and stunning visuals to world-building challenges and adaptation choices. The Dune Minute Podcast team brings their encyclopedic knowledge to the conversation, discussing key concepts like the Butlerian Jihad, the Voice, and face dancers, while

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102:08

Daredevil: Born Again S1 E4-7 – From Punisher to Muse...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/06

Luke joins Jean and Elysia to talk through the last of the original batch of Daredevil episodes, wrapping up the story from the original team before the show shifts back to the new production team for the last two episodes of the season.They talk through what worked, what worked less, Frank Castle's appearance, Muse and Fisk's roles as villains, and what to expect from the last two episodes of season 1, rolling into season 2.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails

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111:50

The Wheel of Time - S03E06 - The Shadow in the Night

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/03

Elysia and John test Rand's strength in Season 3 Episode 6 of The Wheel of Time. They recap new players in the Two Rivers, the schemes of the Forsaken, and the music of Tanchico.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

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153:35

The Wheel of Time - S03 Midseason Mailbag

The Lorehounds ·

2025/04/02

Elysia and John welcome Mark from Nevermind the Music to answer listener feedback from the first half of the season.Listen to Nevermind the Music HereContact 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/thelorehoundsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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70:21

Silmarillion Stories - E21 - Beren and Luthien Part 1

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/31

John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-first story in The Silmarillion. They discuss werewolf Sauron, the fall of Finrod, and the beginning of elvish-mannish romance.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 not reflect the opinion

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106:36

The Wheel of Time - S03E05 - Tel'aran'rhiod

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/27

Elysia and John enter the world of dreams in Season 3 Episode 5 of The Wheel of Time. They recap Perrin's undercover operation, Moiraine's emotional ups and downs, and a closer look at Aiel culture.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

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34:53

The Wheel of Time - (Partial) Lorecast - On the Song(s)

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/26

Mark from Nevermind the Music joins Elysia to talk about the diegetic music of The Wheel of Time, from the songs sung by characters in season 1 to the Song of lore introduced in season 3, episode 4. What do they have in common, or not in common, musically? And how do the songs of the TV show compare to the book lore?This partial lorecast for the public feeds let's you listen in on Mark and Elysia's conversation about the songs from the prior two seasons, and part of their discussion about

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120:01

The Wheel of Time - S03E04 - The Road to the Spear

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/20

Elysia and John break down what might be the best episode of The Wheel of Time to date. They recap the backstory of the Aiel, the reimagining of certain book concepts, and the costume design that deserves an Emmy.The Forsaken Statues Referenced in the DiscussionContact 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

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84:09

Star Wars - Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/19

David and John return to a galaxy far, far away to resume the Star Wars Film Fest: their series discussing each main Star Wars film in order. They talk about The Empire Strikes Back's dark turn in a groundbreaking trilogy, the iconic moments that shaped the universe arguably more than the original movie, and the Cloud City easter eggs you didn't know you missed.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or

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87:27

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man S1 – MCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/17

Jean and Elysia recap and react to a surprisingly strong first season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the new Disney+ show that takes place in a Marvel universe different but not far away from the MCU's 616 – one where Peter Parker gets a totally fresh origin story with a cast of characters that mix the classics with fresh faces.After giving their spoiler-free reactions, they talk through the character arcs and plot beats of the season – Elysia analyzing what makes the relationships in

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40:40

The Wheel of Time - Lorecast - On Ajahs

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/15

Elysia and John do a deep dive on the seven official Ajahs and one secret Ajah in The Wheel of Time. They discuss the qualities of each Ajah, how the Amyrlin's Ajah fits into the mix, and intra/inter-Ajah politics.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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131:11

The Wheel of Time - S03E02-03 - A Question of Crimson...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/13

Elysia and John break down the second and third episodes of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss the return to the Two Rivers, the alliances between the Forsaken, and the introduction of the Aiel Waste.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

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115:27

The Wheel of Time - S03E01 - To Race the Shadow

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/13

Elysia and John break down the action-packed debut of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss the Aes Sedai's insidious enemies, the fellowship of the Emond's Field Five, and the growing tension between Rand and his allies.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

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48:36

Daredevil: Born Again S1-E3 – The Hollow of His Hand...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/13

Elysia and Jean could not let episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again – "The Hollow of His Hand" – go by without discussing the legacy of Kamar de los Reyes as White Tiger, and what all this means for the story going forward.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@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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100:26

The White Lotus - Season 3 Midseason Check-in

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/12

David and John discuss the first four episodes of Season 3 of The White Lotus. They discuss the patriarchal Ratliffs, the trio of frenemies, the astrologically mismatched Rick and Chelsea, and the Thai employees of the White Lotus.Contact 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 Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions

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58:27

The Lorehounds Play - E08 - Indiana Jones and the...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/10

John and Brandon discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest masterpiece by Machine Games and Bethesda. They give their overall rating, discuss where the game sits in Indiana Jones canon, and break down a crazy plot full of religious iconography.Contact 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 LHP@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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60:03

Daredevil: Born Again S1-E1&2 – Heaven's Half Hour &...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/09

Jean and Elysia, fresh off their subscriber retrospective about the Netflix Marvel universe, respond to the first two episodes of the new Daredevil: Born Again – "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics." How are they coping with THAT thing that happened, and how did the two separate production eras come together? And who's the secret MVP of this first drop?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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53:43

Oscars 2025 – About that ceremony...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/04

David joins Elysia to talk through the good, the bad, and the Hulu streaming errors of the 97th Academy Awards – from the night's biggest winners to its most awkward moments, plus how to start your prep early for next year.Links referenced in the ep:Elysia's (too-long) Letterboxd list of 2025 films to watchJohn Oliver explains the West BankThe 97th Academy Awards aired Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the worldCheck how many Oscar

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58:05

Silmarillion Stories - E20 - The Ruin of Beleriand...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/03

John is joined by Aaron from Lore of the Rings to discuss Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin, the twentieth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the might of an elvish king, the feat of Morgoth, and the rise of heroic houses of men.Listen to Aaron's PodcastLore of the Rings PodcastLinks 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

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170:31

Oscars 2025 – The 10 Best Picture Nominees

The Lorehounds ·

2025/03/01

In the final episode of the Lorehounds 2025 Oscars prep series, David joins Elysia to talk about his own Best Picture nominees Death Race. What follows is a rundown of the 10 nominated movies, what they're about, which are recommended, what other nominations they have, and what nominations they are likely to win. Along the way, they check in with members of the Lorehounds community, Death Racers, and even their own Moms to get a broader picture of the impact of this year's Academy-anointed

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