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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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125:48

True Detective - S04E01 - Night Country: Part 1

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/15

David and John move to Alaska for the season premiere of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the unique setting of the Arctic Circle, the possible motivations of the characters, and the clues arising from the disappearance of a research team.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

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135:40

MCUniverse: Echo - Full Season Review

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/14

David, Jean and Elysia dig into Echo, on Disney+ and discuss the enjoyable characters and storyline of this short season. They consider the downsides of too much studio involvement on the series and then catch up on Marvel news and 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 for further discussion on our

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140:01

MCUniverse - What If... - S2 Review + Echo Preview

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/10

David, Jean and Elysia start off the new year by doing a breakdown of all 9 episodes of What If… Season 2. Before they do the catch up on MUC news and then end with some “what you need to know” context information for the limited series (???) Echo, dropping on Disney & Hulu on Jan 9th, 2023.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

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71:52

Silmarillion Stories - E12 - The Sun and Moon and the...

The Lorehounds ·

2024/01/07

David and John are joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor, the twelfth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the aftermath of the destruction of the two trees, the importance of grief in healing, and the weakening of Morgoth.Marilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeListen to Elysia's PodcastWool-Shift-DustListen to Maester Anthony's PodcastProperly HowardListen to Our Severance

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133:26

The Book Nook - E09 - Tehanu Part 3

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/31

David, John and Marilyn discuss the final part of Tehanu, the fourth book in The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuin. They discuss their various opinions on the character-driven nature of the book, LeGuin's approach to gender norms, and what's next in their Earthsea coverage. Then, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsMarilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the

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90:42

The Lorehounds Play - E04 - Skyrim

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/29

John and Brandon take an arrow to the knee while exploring the lands of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They discuss their impressions of the main quest and gameplay before comparing their favorite side quests. 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 for further discussion on our

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61:56

The Book Nook - E08 - Hogfather

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/27

Ho HO ho! John and Marilyn discuss the Discworld Christmas novel Hogfather, by Terry Pratchett. The Hogfather is missing on Hogswatch Night, and an unlikely replacement gives us the comedy we need this holiday season.Contact UsMarilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to book@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky

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110:38

Second Breakfast - Part 2 - Elevenses!

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/25

If a 3hr Second Breakfast podcast was not enough for you we’ve got you covered with even more great content with our Elevenses podcast! That’s right, breakfast after Second Breakfast! This one has our interviews with all of our favorite co-hosts, including Brandon (0:01), Jean (0:14), Elysia (0:31), Anthony (0:41) and Marilyn (1:03). For dessert, Anna Claus pays us for a visit (01:23) to help roast chestnuts, err, I mean, Lindsey Lohan over a roaring fire as we discuss the 2022 high budget film,

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189:19

Second Breakfast - Top 10 TV for 2023

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/24

It’s the end of the year and it would not be the same without a supersized Second Breakfast podcast! John and David catch up on life and then open up the feedback mail bag to read holiday greetings from the community.Then, David & John rank their Top 10 favorite TV shows for 2023 and include the results from the first ever Lorehounds Community Top 10 rankings (1:11).Check out our blog post to see the rankings from David, John as well as the

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131:02

MCUniverse - What If... - Season 1 Recap

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/22

It’s been a big year for Marvel and to wrap it all up What If… Season 2 starts streaming Dec 22. To get ready for the new season, David, Jean and Elysia tackle a full recap of What If… Season 1. They get into the origins of how What If… began, the role of The Watcher and what to look out for in Season 2.David, Jean and Elysia will be doing a full recap of Season 2 in the new year.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature

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86:49

Oneshot - The Creator (2023)

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/20

While The Creator boasts a great cast and amazing visuals, it struggles with plot and having a predictable storyline. David, Elysia and Jean start off with their spoiler free takes of Gareth Edwards’s 2023 AI inspired sci-fi flick. After the break the trio dig into the details of the movie and then have some fun and play a new game called, Spot the Trope.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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106:04

Doctor Who - The 60th Anniversary Specials

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/19

Allons-y! John and Elysia are joined by their guest Simon to discuss the three 60th Anniversary specials of Doctor Who. With David Tennant returning as the 14th Doctor and Catherine Tate back as Donna Noble, the trio have a ton to say about the legacy and future of Who as the series transitions to being part of the Disney ecosystem. 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

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101:57

Oneshot - Leave the World Behind (2003)

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/15

David and Brandon discuss the latest Netflix film from Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), Leave the World Behind. Starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, this movie is a masterclass in modern Hitchcock-style filmmaking. David and Brandon give their spoiler free hot takes before the break. After, they go into a full detailed breakdown of the plot, themes and characters of this wonderfully creepy and visually beautiful film.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact

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67:01

Oneshot - Fargo - S05E01-04

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/09

David and John discuss the first four episodes of Season 5 of Fargo on FX on Hulu. They discuss the legacy of Noah Hawley and the Fargo brand, the show's unique take on good vs. evil, and the themes of patriarchy scattered throughout the season.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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57:14

Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/06

Happy Life Day! David and John are joined by Properly Howard's Anthony and Steve to watch the most bizarre movie ever made in a galaxy far, far away. They discuss Bea Arthur's showstoppers, four-armed Julia Child, and a VR headset that should have never been shown on screen.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.Find us on BlueSky

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77:09

Oneshot - Napoleon (2003)

The Lorehounds ·

2023/12/02

David and Elysia discuss the latest Ridley Scott biopic, Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. They offer their spoiler free hot takes and after a break, they discuss the film in detail including the impact that Napoleon had on of Europe, where the film differs from recorded history and, ultimately, whether the film succeeded or failed at telling a compelling story.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail

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105:40

Solo: A Star Wars Story

The Lorehounds ·

2023/11/30

David and John have a fan service party in a galaxy far, far away. They discuss the origins of Han, the lost opportunity of a Syndicate-verse, and the chaotic production of this charming entry into the Star Wars canon. Then, they round up feedback from Solo, Revenge of the Sith, and Ahsoka.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.Find us on

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146:46

MCUniverse: The Marvels - Review - Special Guest...

The Lorehounds ·

2023/11/24

David, Jean and Elysia are joined by special guest, Marilyn R. Pukkila! Before doing a full review of the movie the Team offers their spoiler free thoughts on the film, they discuss recent MCU related newsContact UsQuestions, comments and/or multiverse theories? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to mcu@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further

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31:31

Silmarillion Stories - E11 - The Sindar

The Lorehounds ·

2023/11/21

David and John discuss Of the Sindar, the eleventh story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the founding of Doriath, the emergence of the dwarves, and the geography of Beleriand.Listen to Elysia's PodcastWool-Shift-DustListen to Maester Anthony's PodcastProperly HowardListen to Our Severance FeedSeverance PodcastContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comEarly and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon

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158:35

Loki - S02E06 - Glorious Purpose

The Lorehounds ·

2023/11/13

David, Jean and Elysia land the plane for Season 2 of Loki. The team, burdened with glorious purpose, breaks down the final episode and discusses what it means to rewrite your own story, about Loki’s journey and then they answer listener feedback.Check the David Gorman website Elysia referenced in the podcasthttp://www.davidgorman.comContact UsQuestions, comments and/or multiverse theories? 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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