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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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31:52

CROSSPOST: Never Mind The Music - Enjoy The Silence

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/22

David introduces Mark and Nicole's episode about Depeche Mode's 1990 hit, "Enjoy the Silence," from the Lorehounds Affiliate Never Mind The Music podcast. He discusses how their unique approach to music analysis aligns with the Lorehounds' style of looking beneath the surface, highlighting their exploration of musical theory and human psychology. While Mark breaks down how the song's chords and guitar riff interconnect, Nicole explores introversion and extroversion's role

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152:28

Dune: Prophecy - S01E01 - The Hidden Hand

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/20

David and Elysia analyze the HBO series premiere of Dune: Prophecy, exploring the complex dynamics between the Harkonnen sisters and the early formation of the Bene Gesserit. They examine the show's political intrigue, religious themes, and potential connections to the wider Dune universe.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: dune@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehoundsView our Free Show Guide

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65:58

Pachinko - Seasons 1 & 2 - Part 2

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/20

Historian Nate Ledbetter joins hosts David and Elysia to continue their analysis of Pachinko, focusing on the post-earthquake era through World War II. They explore how war transforms social hierarchies, examine the complex relationships between characters, and discuss the historical context of the Nagasaki bombing. Part 3 will continue the conversation and include listener feedback.The hosts are also considering organizing a book club to read Min Jin Lee's novel that inspired the series. Stay

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98:20

The Penguin - S01E07–08 - Season Wrap

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/19

David and Elysia are briefly joined John and Jean for the first part of the episode to discuss The Penguin's powerful season finale. They explore the show's brilliant character work, particularly Colin Farrell's transformation into Oz Cobblepot and Cristin Milioti's standout performance as Sofia Falcone. The hosts analyze the dark trajectory of Oswald's character through his relationships with Victor, his mother Frances, and the haunting decision that cements his villain status

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110:55

Pachinko - Seasons 1 & 2 - Part 1

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/14

David and Elysia are joined by special guest Nate Ledbetter, a Japanese history expert and Princeton PhD candidate, to explore Season 1 of Pachinko. They discuss the show's unique approach to bilingual storytelling, examine the historical context of 1920s-30s Korean-Japanese relations, and break down key character arcs including Sunja's journey from Korea to Japan. Nate provides valuable insights into the cultural and historical authenticity of the series, from regional accents to

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60:46

Dune: Prophecy - Series Preview

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/11

David and Elysia introduce their coverage plans for the upcoming HBO Original Series, Dune: Prophecy, premiering on HBO, November 17, 2024. They discuss the show's setting 10,000 years before the Denis Villeneuve Dune films, during the formation of the Bene Gesserit and the early Imperium era. They break down key characters including the Harkonnen sisters and explore the complex political landscape of this pivotal time in the Dune universe.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to:

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82:21

DC All-In Comic Event - E01 - Darkseid Reborn...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/10

John and Jean dive into DC's All-In Comic Event. The multiverse is sealed, and Darkseid is more powerful than ever. In his new Absolute Universe, heroes are underdogs. Will it be enough?Comics RecappedDC All-In Special #1Absolute Batman #1Absolute Wonder Woman #1Absolute Superman #1Share your own thoughts: comicsversus@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and all the Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion

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75:33

Agatha All Along – S01E08&09, pt 2 – season finale...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/09

Jean and Elysia field questions and final thoughts from the Lorehounds community on the final two episodes of Agatha All Along (season 1) and the season as a whole. From what we know about the season's alternative endings to who we think Nicky's dad is and why.Watch out for the season wrap-up game episode releasing in a few days!Share your own thoughts: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and all the Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours

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133:11

Agatha All Along – S01E08&09, pt 1 – Follow Me My...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/07

Elysia and Jean debate the relativity of Agatha's villainy, Nicky's origin story, and where we'll see all these characters next in their recap and breakdown of the last two episodes of Agatha All Along – episode 8: "Follow Me My Friend to Glory at the End" and episode 9: "Maiden Mother Crone."Watch out for a separate mailbag episode to drop in a couple days!Jac Schaeffer's interview with The WrapShare your own thoughts: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon,

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83:41

Silmarillion Stories - E18 - Maeglin

The Lorehounds ·

2024/11/05

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Maeglin, the eighteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the dark elf Eöl, the family dynamics of Gondolin, and some sensitive topics that rarely come up in the writings of Tolkien.Marilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email

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88:56

The Penguin - S01E04–06 - Cent'Anni, Homecoming, &...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/31

David and Elysia discuss episodes 4, 5 & 6 of The Penguin, on HBO Max. They breakdown the character arcs for Sofia, Vic and Oswald. Jean will be back for the final podcast covering episodes 7 & after they have aired.*Note: There was a technical error on David’s mic which affected the audio quality of his recording. The issue was identified and fixed after the fact. Apologies. Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail

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30:39

BONUS: Marilyn's New England Moot

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/31

In case you missed it, Marilyn delivered a lovely paper on The Double-Edged Chisel: The Perilous Knowledge of Creativity at Signum University's New England Moot!Marilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeFind More Information on Signum University's Moots HereLinks 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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137:04

Spooktober 2024 - Poltergeist (1982) vs. Poltergeist...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/28

A haunted greeting to all! Elysia leads David & John through a Spooktober showdown between the original Halloween classic, Poltergeist (1982), and its 2015 remake. Two families, two psychic ringers, and more face off while the Lorehounds decide the official winner of this ghostly-horror battle. Join us on Patreon & Supercast with the links below for a bonus episode about the two sequels to the original movie.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the

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133:53

Agatha All Along – S01E07 – Death's Hand in Mine...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/27

Jean and Elysia are joined by David for an emotional discussion of this week's deeply moving look at the life of Lilia, after which Elysia and Jean nerd out about the reveal of Rio's identity (00:33:31) and break down the episode scene by scene and tarot spread by tarot spread (00:48:32) and check in on the latest thoughts and theories from listeners (01:42:24).Side-by-side visual comparison of Agatha All Along tarot cards & matching scenes.Share your own

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114:39

Agatha All Along – S01E06 – Familiar by Thy Side...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/20

With Teen's full backstory revealed, Elysia and Jean make sure none of the exquisite, heart-breaking details passed you by – including all the clues in his room, in the past and now, and telling Easter eggs from his research into Agatha – following an unexpected character cameo. How do the pieces of all these witches' ("possessive plural") lives fit together, how real is Rio, and what excuse will Elysia find to shoehorn in a Man-Thing mention? All is answered within.Is this song a

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153:36

The Rings of Power - S02 Wrap-up - Part 2 - Mailbag

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/17

David, John, and Marilyn wrap up Season 2 of The Rings of Power with a supersized mailbag episode.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 lotr@thelorehounds.comSign up for the One-Time Rings of Power Season Pass:TRoP 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

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95:08

Agatha All Along – S01E05 – Darkest Hour / Wake Thy...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/13

Jean and Elysia break down THAT big reveal, plus all the other newest hints and revelations in episode 5 of Agatha All Along: "Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power" – where more than one character tapped into new sources of power, for better (heksenbezen across the moon!) or worse (oh, Agatha...).Share your own thoughts: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and all the Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the

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134:30

The Rings of Power - Season 2 Wrap-up - Part 1

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/12

David, John, and Marilyn are joined by Mark from Nevermind the Music to talk all things Rings of Power Season 2! They start off with their overall thoughts before playing a musical game show. Then, they talk deep lore with the help of listener feedback.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 lotr@thelorehounds.comSign up for the One-Time Rings of Power Season Pass:TRoP Season PassLinks to Patreon,

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76:35

The Penguin - S01E02-03 - Inside Man & Bliss

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/09

David, Elysia and Jean review episodes 2 & 3 of the HBO Limited series, The Penguin as part of the Lorehounds coverage of the DCUniverse. They focus on the characters of Oz, Vic and Sofia. 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 Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not

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63:56

Alien: Romulus (2024) - Community Reactions

The Lorehounds ·

2024/10/08

This is the final podcast in the special project covering the 45th anniversary of Alien (1979) and the release of Alien: Romulus (2024). In this podcast, David spoke with several subscribers from the Lorehounds community, including Loremaster Doove71 as well as Lorefounder Shayne and Lorehounder & Server Booster Dork of the Ninjas. Ayesha from the Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* podcast starts the podcast off with a voicemail with her reactions to the movie.Subscribe to the Every Single Sci-Fi

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