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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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51:03

House of the Dragon - Season 2 Preview

The Lorehounds ·

2024/06/11

David and John are joined by Maester Anthony of Electric Bookaloo to preview Season 2 of House of the Dragon.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 hotd@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsSign up for the One-Time HOTD Season Pass:HOTD Season PassAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to

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94:12

The Acolyte – S01E02 – Revenge / Justice

The Lorehounds ·

2024/06/08

We now know who is killing Jedi – so in this deep dive into the second episode of The Acolyte on Disney+ John and Elysia ask why. Is it for “Revenge / Justice”? They break down means and motives, Jecki and Qimir's jokes, Force witches, the relative sussness of all the characters so far, and as always Yord's hair.The mystery deepens. The wookiee Jedi roars “GET OFF MY LAWN!” Sol shines as a beacon of hope…so far.Trailer-based discussion: 01:02:39 – 01:08:59Part of The Star Wars Canon

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80:26

The Acolyte – S01E01 – Lost / Found

The Lorehounds ·

2024/06/06

Step into the High Republic, and learn what kind of jail you need to hold a Sith.In this TSWCTP-Lorehounds crossover series, Elysia and John break down the new Star Wars series The Acolyte one episode at a time – starting at the beginning: episode 1 – "Lost / Found" – analyzing everything from filmmaking and character development to key Star Wars lore.Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast past and

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69:39

House of the Dragon - S01E09-10 - The Green Council &...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/06/06

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 9 & 10, The Green Council & The Black Queen, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss the Amazing Race (TM) to Aegon II, the triumphs and tragedies of Rhaenyra, and the smirks of Rhaenys. Then, they answer 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and

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126:28

Oneshot - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

The Lorehounds ·

2024/06/05

David is joined by fellow Lorehound Elysia and Aaron, from the Radioactive Ramblings podcast, to discuss the latest installment to George Miller’s Mad Max franchise – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024). As always, they start out with their spoiler free hot takes and then, after a short break, move into a full discussion of the movie as well as answering 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

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51:30

Doctor Who - S01E06 - Dot and Bubble

The Lorehounds ·

2024/06/04

Elysia and John recap the sixth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the poignant critiques of modern society, the practical effects-driven monsters, and the pronunciation of Ncuti. Then, they answer listener feedback.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TARDIS@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not

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177:10

Oneshot – (Kingdom of the) Planet of the Apes (2024)

The Lorehounds ·

2024/06/04

In back-to-back conversations, Elysia unearths everything Planet of the Apes – starting with a trip down nostalgia lane with David to explore what made the original film series (especially that very first film from 1968) so special, after which Elysia is joined by guest Logan from the Academy of Death Racers to get into the new film series – with a deep dive into especially Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024).Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit our website, where you can use the contact form

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114:43

The Lorehounds Play - E07 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/31

John and Brandon discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second entry in a trilogy of remakes from a single game. They share their experiences in the different biomes, their reactions to the twists and turns of the story, and their recommendations on who should play this game.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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35:09

Hot Lore Summer - 2024 Coverage Plans

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/28

David, John, Elysia, and Aaron discuss the busy summer of coverage ahead of us in this silly podcast about future podcasts. They talk about The Boys, House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, The Acolyte, and more.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

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58:17

Doctor Who - S01E05 - 73 Yards

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/28

Elysia and John recap the fifth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the brave choice to have a Doctor-light episode so early in the new series, the increasingly magical adventures, and whether the Welsh are welcoming. Then, they answer listener feedback.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TARDIS@thelorehounds.comAny opinions

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97:08

House of the Dragon - S01E07-08 - Driftmark & The...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/23

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 7 & 8, Driftmark & The Lord of the Tides, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss a trade for a dragon, a family dispute, and the beginnings of war. Then, they answer 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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46:19

Doctor Who - S01E04 - Boom

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/21

Elysia and John recap the fourth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the return of Steven Moffat, the heavy critiques of religion and capitalism, and the ongoing mysteries of this debut season. Then, they answer listener feedback.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TARDIS@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally

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90:27

MCUniverse: X-Men '97 - Season One Review

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/17

Elysia and John assemble the X-Men for a recap of the shockingly good debut season of X-Men '97, the latest entry in Disney+'s Marvel pantheon. They discuss their backgrounds on this revival of a '90s classic, the incredible pace of the show, and the character moments that keep us teary-eyed. Then, they answer 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

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95:59

House of the Dragon - S01E05-06 - We Light the Way &...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/16

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 5 & 6, We Light the Way & The Princess and the Queen, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss an eventful wedding, the priorities of Corlys Velaryon, and the guiding principles behind Alicent. Then, they answer 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast,

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96:31

The Rings of Power - S02 Teaser Breakdown

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/15

David, John, and Marilyn break down the new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. They go through the teaser shot by shot giving their theories, filling in context from the Tolkien legendarium, and discussing their hopes for Season 2. Then, they answer listener feedback.See Our Visual Teaser Guide On NotionThe Rings of Power Season 2 Teaser GuideLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts

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70:50

Doctor Who - S01E01-03 - The Church on Ruby Road,...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/14

Elysia and John discuss the first three episodes of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They recap the Christmas special featuring a new companion, the classic RTD episode of "Space Babies," and the introduction of a new category of villains in "The Devil's Chord."Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TARDIS@thelorehounds.comAny

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99:34

Star Wars - The Bad Batch Season 3 & Tales of the Empire

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/12

Elysia, John, and Marilyn discuss the final season of the Star Wars animated series, The Bad Batch and the limited series, Tales of the Empire. They discuss the amazing character work of both series, the stunning visuals of modern Star Wars animation, and the implications for the rest of the Star Wars canon.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at

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43:14

Silmarillion Stories - E14 - The Return of the Noldor...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/10

John is joined by Kaitlyn Facista, creator of Tea with Tolkien, to discuss the first half of the chapter Of the Return of the Noldor, the fourteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the death of Fëanor, the heroism of Fingon, and the suspicions of Thingol.Kaitlyn's Website & TwitterTea With Tolkien@TeawithTolkienLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at

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15:27

ANNOUNCEMENT - A New Lorehound

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/09

David and John welcome a familiar voice as a full-fledged Lorehound. They discuss what this will mean for the podcast going forward, and what they're most excited about covering together.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.Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server.Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Season

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105:24

House of the Dragon - S01E03-04 - Second of His Name...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/05/08

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4, Second of His Name & King of the Narrow Sea, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss the courtship of Rhaenyra, the growing divisions between her and Alicent, and the intentions of Daemon. Then, they answer 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky

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