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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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125:27

Oscars 2025 – Acting, Directing, & Cinematography +...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/28

Elysia is joined by Paulo from The Oscars Death Race Podcast to break down the Best Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress categories, as well as Directing and Cinematography. Elysia brings the narrative angle, while Paulo brings a deeper look at the stats of Oscar season, and what they might say about who will win.After that, Elysia wraps up with more input from Lisa on the acting races, and then with the final Oscars 2025 precursors update.Links referenced in the ep:The Oscar's Death Race

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95:05

Oscars 2025 – Production Design & A/V Tech Awards +...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/26

Elysia keeps trying to make the term "Blockbuster Awards" happen as she and Logan from the Academy of Death Racers talk about nominees like Dune: Part Two, Alien: Romulus, and Nosferatu in the so-called "below the line" (or "tech") awards: Visual Effects, Production Design, Costuming, Make-Up & Hairstyling, Film Editing, and Sound.Then, stick around until the end for an update on the latest precursor awards ceremonies, and how they might change the race.Links referenced

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78:55

Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – MCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/24

After giving their spoiler-free hot takes on the 4th Captain American movie – Brave New World – and talking through some of the production drama, Jean and Elysia break down the highlights, and also what's missing. Why are so many saying they can't connect with this movie, and why shouldn't we worry about what's next anyway?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny

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121:22

Oscars 2025 – International + Adapted & Original...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/23

Mark from the Academy of Death Racers and Rambling Cinema joins Elysia to talk about what she considers three of the most important Oscar categories: International Films (formerly Films Not in the English Language) and the two writing awards – Adapted and Original Screenplay.Avoiding spoilers for those who haven't seen the movies, they talk through what makes or breaks these 15 films, which include Best Picture nominees Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Conclave, A Complete Unknown, Nickel Boys,

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55:08

Oscars 2025 – Live-Action Shorts + the Emotion Mixer

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/19

To talk about one of her favorite categories of every Oscar race, this year's five emotional Live-Action Shorts nominees, Elysia brings in Katherine Oktober Matthews, the inventer of a tool called the Emotion Mixer – a framework for breaking down the rich palate of emotional storytelling. They'll give you the premise of each short and also how it will make you feel, so you can decide which you might want to watch for yourself before the big day – or at least be informed who is in the race

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83:38

Oscars 2025 – Documentary Features & Shorts + BAFTAs...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/18

Documentary Editor Rebecca June Lane joins Elysia to talk through what makes a good documentary in general, and what in particular makes this year's crop of Documentary Feature and Documentary Short nominees good. You'll walk away with an overview of what exactly is nominated and why, what's likely to win, and which films you might want to add to your own watchlist.Links referenced in the ep:Rebecca June Lane's IMDb pageTrailer: Girls Gone Wild: the Untold StoryJohn Oliver explains

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29:56

OneShot - Saturday Night Live: 50 Years of Music

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/17

David welcomes Mark and Nicole from Nevermind the Music to discuss Questlove's groundbreaking documentary on Saturday Night Live's musical legacy. Together they explore the documentary's stunning opening medley, the show's role as a cultural signal booster, and how SNL revolutionized live music on television. This preview episode features highlights from their conversation about SNL's most iconic musical moments. For the complete discussion, including deep dives into musical

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106:55

Oscars 2025 – Spotlight: Conclave (2024)

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/15

Note: This podcast begins with a spoiler-free review for those who have not yet seen the film.Marilyn (student and teacher of ritual), Anthony (religious studies professor), David (cinematography aficionado), and Elysia (walking BTS reel) team up to select the next pope – or at least to dive into all the philosophy, politics, and fantastic filmmaking of Conclave, the 8x-Oscar-nominated movie all about that process.Link referenced in the ep:Playing the Cristal Baschet (instrument)Coming next –

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41:58

The Wheel of Time - Season 3 Trailer Spoilercast

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/15

Elysia and John break down the first full trailer for Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss their hopes for the season with full book spoilers.Links Referenced: Teaser, New Trailer, Mat PromoContact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: wot@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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103:54

Oscars 2025: Nevermind the Oscars Music – Original...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/14

Mark joins Elysia for a Nevermind the Oscars crossover event to discuss the Best Original Score and Best Original Song nominees at the 2025 Oscars. Expect many music clips and much analysis, and to walk away with a new appreciation for Diane Warren and musicians who destroy pianos.Links referenced in the ep:Nevermind the Music: "Defying Gravity"Playing the Cristal Baschet (Conclave)Making The Brutalist Score (prepared pianos)Coming next – Spotlight: ConclaveThe 97th Academy Awards airs

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93:27

Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/11

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 what the original Star Wars movie meant to them and their generations, the changes George Lucas brought to his later updates, and the impact Star Wars has had on the greater science fiction community.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to

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72:16

Oscars 2025 – Spotlight: The Emilia Pérez controversy

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/10

With the help of guests Dina and Hauvery (and Aki via voicemail), Elysia tries to wade through the sea of controversy surrounding 13x-Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez – turning to these Mexican and trans filmmakers and fans to guide her through the ins and outs and inside perspectives of the escalating drama.Find Dina (@unglobitoazul) and Hauvery (@ehauvery) on IGHauvery's Emilia Pérez articleJohanne Sacrebleu parodyComing next – Nevermind the Oscars Music: Original Score & SongThe 97th

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90:56

Oscars 2025 – Animated Features & Shorts + Inside...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/08

Benoit Berthe Siward of Animation Showcase joins Elysia to talk through 6 of the 10 Oscar nominations in the Animated Feature and Animated Shorts categories, while also offering insights into the Oscar campaigning process. But first, Elysia enlists the help of community members to talk about the other four feature nominees – which films are worth your time, and why, and which are most likely to win?Coming next – The Emilia Pérez controversiesThe 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm

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101:13

Creature Commandos S1 + Superman trailer reaction...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/06

Jean and Elysia recap what we learned about the "monsters" of Creature Commandos season 1, this season's pros and cons, and what it's set up for season 2.But first, we talk about that Superman trailer, and what else is coming soon to the DU.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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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31:50

Oscars 2025 – What to Expect!

The Lorehounds ·

2025/02/04

Elysia sits down with David to talk through the coverage plans for this year's Oscars prep series – with this year's more condensed Oscars timeline, expect a blitz of content coming your way, in a new format!Coming next – Animated Features & Shorts (w/ Benoit from Animation Showcase)The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm (on ABC in the US)Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats at DeathRaceTracking.comDeep dives

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36:26

MCUniverse – Preview of 2025 releases

The Lorehounds ·

2025/01/28

Get prepped for the year 2025 in Marvel with Jean and Elysia as they talk through what's coming, their hype levels, and what they're most looking forward to for: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, and Wonder Man.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send

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155:07

Agatha All Along – The Coven Quiz

The Lorehounds ·

2025/01/23

Once upon a Witches' Road, 8(!) Lorehounds got together to look back on Agatha All Along and ask: which witch is which of us?Join Elysia's podcast birthday party and play along with these 11 questions to find out which witch you are – and reminisce with us about the highlights of the season as we form our own Lorehounds coven.Find the questions hereHere are the color-coded answersHere is the Lorehounds' coven results matrixContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where

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130:19

Oneshot - Nosferatu (2024)

The Lorehounds ·

2025/01/20

Elysia, John, and Jean head to a fictional Germany to recap Nosferatu, the 2024 remake of a horror classic reimagined by Robert Eggers. They discuss the gothic horror setting, the masterful pacing, acting, and visuals, and the dark themes of this masterpiece of horror.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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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83:46

Skeleton Crew - E05-08

The Lorehounds ·

2025/01/19

John and Marilyn recap the last four episodes of the new Star Wars limited series, Skeleton Crew. They discuss the morality of Jod, the growth of the smaller protagonists, and a finale sure to leave Star Wars fans satisfied.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong

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97:23

Severance - S02E01 - Hello, Ms. Cobel

The Lorehounds ·

2025/01/17

David, John, Anthony, and Steve give their thoughts on Season 1 of Severance, before speculating about what Lumon has in store during Season 2.IMPORTANT: Subscribe to the Severance feed linked below for all coverage after episode one. It will not be on the Lorehounds or Properly Howard feeds.Severance FeedSign up for the One-Time Season Pass for $5Severance Season PassLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or

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