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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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90:01

The Mandalorian - S03E06 - Guns for Hire

The Lorehounds ·

2023/04/07

David and John attend a royal banquet in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing the flurry of guest appearances from an unexpected set of stars, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of an aquatic version of Romeo and Juliet, the Bo and Din buddy cop show, and the Darksaber's ownership. Finally, they answer listener feedback.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

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97:31

The Bad Batch S02 Wrap-up w/ Visions Vol 1

The Lorehounds ·

2023/04/04

David and John discuss the fantastic sophomore season of The Bad Batch, their love of Star Wars animation, and David's experience with Visions Volume 1. They consider the maturity level of the show, the callbacks to The Clone Wars, and the impact of the animated series on the Mando-verse Finally, they answer listener feedback.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

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101:51

The Lorehounds Play - E01 - The Last of Us Part 1A

The Lorehounds ·

2023/04/02

John and Brandon launch their new podcast about video games called The Lorehounds Play. They return to the bleak world of The Last of Us, the 2013 hit game from Naughty Dog. After giving their general thoughts on the game, they give a background on the development of the video game. Then, Brandon and John recap the first half of this masterpiece in video game story telling.Find Brandon OnlineTwitter: @BrandonTheBardTime To Explain: A Destiny Podcast SourcesGrounded: The Making of The Last of Us

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35:51

Ted Lasso - S03E03 - 4-5-1

The Lorehounds ·

2023/04/01

David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. From Jamie Tartt's grammar crusade to the charm of Zava, David and John recap their favorite moments. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contactIf you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on

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93:14

The Mandalorian - S03E05 - The Pirate

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/31

David and John take back Nevarro in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing the live-action debut of Zeb from Rebels, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the siege of Nevarro, Bo-Katan's new quest, and the ineffective New Republic. Finally, they answer listener feedback.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

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91:22

The Last of Us - Season 1 Wrap-up - Part 2

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/28

David and John reach the end of their journey through HBO's The Last of Us. They present The Case For Joel Miller led by listeners. They debate Joel's sanity, whether he loves Ellie, whether the Fireflies could be trusted with a vaccine, and more.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have

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74:45

Silmarillion Stories - E05 - The Coming of Elves and...

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/27

David and John discuss Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor, the story of the awakening of the elves in Middle-earth, the wars between the Valar and Melkor, and the Great Journey of the elves. After adding more evidence to the case against Manwë, they give a breakdown of all the factions of elves present in the First Age. Finally, they answer listener feedback.SourceElf Faction Flow ChartContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at

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29:54

Ted Lasso - S03E02 - (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/24

David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. From Roy Kent's pity party to a modern version of "Who's On First?," David and John recap their favorite moments. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contactIf you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on

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66:34

The Mandalorian - S03E04 - The Foundling

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/23

David and John take a trip to the past with Grogu in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing the return of Ahmed Best and the inclusion of characters from all over the Star Wars franchise, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the capture and rescue of Ragnar, Order 66, and the exposition of Mandalorian culture. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com

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75:02

The Last of Us - Season 1 Wrap-up - Part 1

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/23

David and John tackle a truckload of feedback as they reach the beginning of the end of their journey through HBO's The Last of Us. They discuss their general thoughts on the series before presenting The Case Against Joel Miller led by listeners. With so much feedback, check back next week for a Part 2 which will include The Case For Joel Miller and a spoiler section.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at

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87:31

The Book Nook - E01 - A Wizard of Earthsea Part 1

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/20

David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the 1968 Ursula K. LeGuin book, A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book in The Earthsea Cycle. After giving a background on the book's development and publication history, the trio breaks down the plot, characters, and themes of this foundational work of the fantasy literature canon. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this book's coverage.Marilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction

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75:12

The Mandalorian - S03E03 - The Convert

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/17

David and John head to Coruscant in the Disney+ Original Series, Andor - whoops -The Mandalorian. After discussing who the episode title is referring to, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the attack on Kalevala, the New Republic Amnesty Program, and the status of Bo-Katan's religious affiliation. Finally, they answer listener feedback.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

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28:57

Ted Lasso - S03E01 - Smells Like Mean Spirit

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/15

David and John run onto the pitch for their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. From the charm of our favorite coach to the growing dark side of his former padawan, David and John recap their favorite moments. And of course, they discuss Jamie Tart's pronunciation of poop-eh.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contactIf you’d like to support us directly or have

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113:35

The Last of Us - S01E09 - Look for the Light

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/14

David and John arrive in Salt Lake City for the season finale of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After discussing Ashley Johnson's amazing cameo appearance, David and John debate the sanity of Joel, the morality of his decision, and whether he really loves Ellie. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on

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64:57

The Mandalorian - S03E02 - The Mines of Mandalore

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/09

David and John pick up a droid from Peli Motto for their trip to Mandalore in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing Din's treatment of Grogu as a real Mandalorian, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the trip to Tatooine, the crisis on Mandalore, and the heroism of Bo-Katan. Finally, they answer listener feedback.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

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117:35

The Last of Us - S01E08 - When We Are in Need

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/08

David and John head to Silver Lake in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After discussing Ellie's struggle with a cannibalistic cult, David and John consider the violence inherent in both Ellie and Joel, the subversion the subversion of tropes, and whether penicillin works like that. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get

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81:48

MCUniverse - E02 - Kang and the Multiverse of Phase 5

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/06

David and Jean enter the MCUniverse's multiverse to discuss the unique new villain Kang, the new characters of Phase 5, and the shows and movies on the calendar for 2023. Then, they dive into the themes of passing down the mantle, wrestling with coming of age with great responsibilities, and more.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or multiverse theories? Send us an email at mcu@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to

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72:43

The Mandalorian - S03E01 - The Apostate

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/02

David and John travel through hyperspace and begin Season 3 of the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing their personal Star Wars background, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of all the Saturday morning cartoon goodness that made up this episode. Finally, they answer listener feedback.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

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117:58

The Last of Us - S01E07 - Left Behind

The Lorehounds ·

2023/03/01

David and John go to the mall in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After joining Ellie and Riley on an adventure to see the five wonders of the mall, David and John discuss the music choices, the pattern of giving us what we want and taking it away, and all the hints at Riley we may have missed during earlier episodes. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Link: Maester Anthony's Electric Bookaloo PodcastContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at

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52:30

Silmarillion Stories - E04 - Aulë and Yavanna

The Lorehounds ·

2023/02/25

David and John discuss Of Aulë and Yavanna, the story of the creation of the Dwarves and the Ents. After discussing the mercy of Eru and the marital troubles of the Valar, David and John consider the application of Tolkien's idea of the subcreator within his own fiction. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com Early and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon at:

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