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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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118:55

Oscars Coverage - Part 3 - Blockbuster Awards

The Lorehounds ·

2024/03/07

Elysia wraps up the Oscars 2024 prep series with guest host Jean and a look at the Technical Award categories – where blockbusters and Best Picture nominees mingle! We cover what's nominated, our predictions, what you need to know about each category to wow dinner party mates with fun facts, and of course interviews and voicemails going deeper – this time on Oscar snobbery, Godzilla love, Poor Things/Yorgos Lanthimos, the El Conde controversy, and the Sound nominees from the blind perspective

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163:16

Oscars Coverage - Part 2 - Hidden Gems

The Lorehounds ·

2024/03/05

In part 2 of the Lorehounds Oscars 2024 prep series, David and Elysia explore the "Hidden Gems" of the Oscars season: the animated, international, documentary, and shorts categories. They're joined by documentary producer Pedro, animation director Hjalti, and more voices from the Lorehounds community with extra insight into movie-making, the awards circuit, and this year's nominees. Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the

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91:09

Oneshot: Mr & Mrs Smith

The Lorehounds ·

2024/03/04

David is joined by Ron Dawson to breakdown all eight episodes of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, now streaming on Amazon Prime. They start off with their spoiler free thoughts and then get into an analysis of the show, looking at the characters, the guest stars and the amazing finale.You can find Ron Dawson, of the Dungeons 'n' Durags podcast at his website:https://blerdronner.comContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or,

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121:17

Shōgun - E01-02 - Anjin & Servants of Two Masters

The Lorehounds ·

2024/03/01

David & John begin their coverage of the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu. They provide some historical background on the setting before diving into the political machinations of the Council, the disorientation of John Blackthorne, and the mysterious intentions of Lord Toranaga. 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 shogun@thelorehounds.com.Find us

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55:12

Rerelease: Dune Part 1 - Properly Howard

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/29

Back in August 2021, Steve and Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Reviews (an affiliate of The Lorehounds) invited David, John and Elysia on to discuss the Denis Villeneuve movie, Dune Part 1. Dune Part 2 has been released in the theaters and The Lorehounds are planning to do a Oneshot review. Ahead of that we thought we would re-release this podcast for Part 1 to help set the stage for Part 2.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the

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19:43

Preview: Rings and Rituals with Marilyn R Pukkila

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/28

David & John talk with Marilyn R. Pukkila to introduce Rings and Rituals: a new podcast analyzing the rituals portrayed in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Marilyn will be joined by Dr. Sara Brown of Signum University for this 8 episode series that will examine the nature of ritual, both as seen in Rings of Power and also in our daily lives. Subscribe to the Rings & Rituals podcast feed to listen to each of the episodes when they release.Subscribe to theRings & Rituals Podcast

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173:44

Oscars Coverage - Part 1 - The Headliners

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/27

David and Elysia officially kick off the Lorehounds Oscar prep series with a look at the biggest awards categories: taking you through the 10 Best Picture nominees one at a time, ranked by number of nominations, as well as the Acting, Directing, and Writing categories – what's what, where to watch, who's expected to win, and the biggest stories and controversies of the year.Along the way they're joined by Elysia's father Jim to discuss the Killers of the Flower Moon adaptation and

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31:39

True Detective: Night Country - Season 4 Wrap-up Part 1

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/26

David & John are joined by Ron Dawson of Blade Ronner Media to discuss their overall thoughts on Season 4 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the structure of the season and whether the finale tied up the loose ends in a satisfying way. Join us later in the week for a supersized feedback episode with Ron again.Ron Dawson of the Dungeons ‘n’ Durags podcasthttps://dungeons-n-durags.comContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form

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30:28

Preview: Shōgun (Limited Series)

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/25

David & John get ready to cover the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu starting Feb 27, 2024. This 10 episode limited series is based on the 1975 Novel by James Clavell and was turned into a television miniseries that aired in 1980. FX has worked to bring accurate historical detail to this look at the political intrigues of feudal Japan, set in the 1600s.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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67:26

Rogue One - Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Matthew...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/23

David and John are joined by military expert Lieutenant Colonel Matt Cavanaugh, author of Strategy Strikes Back: How Star Wars Explains Modern Military Conflict to discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. They discuss what Star Wars can teach us about military structures, strategies, and the human impact of war.Matt's Book: Strategy Strikes Back: How Star Wars Explains Modern Military ConflictContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the

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129:28

True Detective - S04E06 - Night Country: Part 6

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/19

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 6 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the unraveling of a conspiracy, the balance between the supernatural and the traditional mystery, and whether this was a satisfying conclusion to the series. Then, they answer listener feedback. Don't forget to join us next week for a Season Wrap-up podcast!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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16:53

2024 Oscars - Lorehounds Coverage Plans

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/18

Get ready for the Oscars with the Lorehounds! In this quick preview ep, David and Elysia lay out what to expect from their upcoming Oscars prep series, from the films covered (all of them, spoiler-free) to the voices from the Lorehounds community and beyond offering unique perspectives you won’t find elsewhere. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to figure out which movies are worth watching, the biggest behind-the-scenes stories of the year, and which names are most likely to help you win

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88:38

The Lorehounds Play - E05 - Final Fantasy VII Remake

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/15

John and Brandon retrace their steps through Midgar in Final Fantasy VII Remake. They discuss their experiences with the Final Fantasy series and introduce their new rating system before recapping a surprisingly fresh remake of a game going on 30. Finally, 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us

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112:21

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/13

David and John discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as the fifth entry in their Star Wars Film Festival chronological rewatch. They discuss the messy production, the incredible character development, and the effect it has on the legacy of A New Hope. 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 starwars@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us

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121:45

True Detective - S04E05 - Night Country: Part 5

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/10

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 5 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the symmetry between different plotlines, the intensity of the ending, and their hopes for the season finale. 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 truedetective@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord

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140:11

True Detective - S04E04 - Night Country: Part 4

The Lorehounds ·

2024/02/05

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 4 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the plunge into the supernatural, the growing tension in the lives of the protagonists, and another side of Rose. 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 truedetective@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our

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151:16

True Detective - S04E03 - Night Country: Part 3

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/29

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 3 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the amazing construction of the episode, the impact of the loss of Annie K., and the increasing suspicion on Hank Prior. 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 truedetective@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on

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71:01

Oneshot - Masters of the Air - Episodes 1 & 2

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/27

David is joined by Brandon to review the first two episodes of Masters of the Air, now streaming on Apple TV+. They start off with some background about the show and then share their spoiler free hot takes. After a break they discuss the horror of mechanized air combat and discuss the first two episodes in detail.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

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143:53

True Detective - S04E02 - Night Country: Part 2

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/22

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 2 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the unpopular tactics of Liz Danvers, the wisdom of Rose, and how to ask the right questions. 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 truedetective@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us

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77:00

Oneshot - Fargo - S05E05-10

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/19

David and John discuss the second half of Season 5 of Fargo on FX on Hulu. They give their hot takes on an amazing season of TV before discussing themes of justice vs. law, moral and monetary debts, and ending the cycle of violence.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Fargo thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering second half of the season.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds.com, on Twitch at

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