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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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82:30

The Mandalorian - Season 3 Preview

The Lorehounds ·

2023/02/23

David and John recap the first two seasons of the Star Wars Disney+ series, The Mandalorian and also provide the important developments from The Book of Boba Fett. After discussing the best parts of the Mandoverse's story so far, David and John compare their hopes and fears for Season 3. 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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101:11

TLOU - S01E06 - Kin

The Lorehounds ·

2023/02/21

David and John travel to Jackson, Wyoming in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After joining Ellie and Joel for family time and traumatic moral and physical injuries, David and John discuss the competing worldviews of the Miller brothers, the subtext of the quality dialogue, and all the hints at game events scattered throughout this episode.Link: Maester Anthony's Electric Bookaloo PodcastContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or

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119:03

TLOU - S01E05 - Endure and Survive

The Lorehounds ·

2023/02/13

David and John follow the journey of the Fellowship of the Fungus in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After joining Henry and Sam on their search for Joel, David and John discuss the moral and ethical problems presented by the show, the stunning character work, and the game easter eggs scattered throughout the episode.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

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106:30

TLOU - S01E04 - Please Hold to My Hand

The Lorehounds ·

2023/02/08

David and John take a road trip with Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After explaining the origins of the episode title of Season One, Episode 4 - Please Hold to My Hand, David and John recap an action-packed 45 minutes that still managed to develop the relationships and motivations of the characters.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

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52:02

Star Wars: The Bad Batch - S02E01-E05

The Lorehounds ·

2023/02/03

David and John discuss the first five episodes of Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. They admire how Star Wars animation has evolved since The Clone Wars both in writing and production value. Then, they announce their upcoming coverage of the Star Wars franchise before breaking down the sophomore season of this surprisingly charming spin-off.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll

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107:03

TLOU - S01E03 - Long, Long Time

The Lorehounds ·

2023/02/01

David and John take a break from the horrors of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO, to visit their friends Bill and Frank. After praising the boldness of Season One, Episode 3 - Long, Long Time, David and John recap a story of love in the middle of chaos.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

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65:28

Silmarillion Stories - E03 - The Beginning of Days

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/30

David and John discuss Of the Beginning of Days, Tolkien’s mythology on the beginning of light and time in Arda. After discussing the war with Melkor and the marring of Middle-earth, David and John begin their case against the leadership of Manwë. 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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46:28

Kaleidoscope - White

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/28

David and John wrap up their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope. The heist is finally here and it is… fine. After discussing the challenges of covering a binge show and this unique show with a randomized order, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and its connections with the episodes that came before.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com

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92:17

TLOU - S01E02 - Infected

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/25

David and John return to the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After giving their general thoughts on Season One, Episode 2 - Infected, John gives a background on the development of the video game. Then, David and John recap the trio’s unforgiving travels through the ruins of Boston.SourcesGrounded: The Making of The Last of Us (Beware of Spoilers)Cordyceps: attack of the killer fungi - Planet EarthContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at

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38:06

Kaleidoscope - Red

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/24

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going back to the morning after the heist in the Red episode. After debating whether Red would have worked as an opening episode, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and what happens when a team of thieves falls apart.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or

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37:26

Kaleidoscope - Pink

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/21

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going forward to a time 6 months after the heist in the Pink episode. After agreeing that this was one of the better episodes in the series, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and where the heist team ends up.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a

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101:49

TLOU - S01E01 - When You’re Lost in the Darkness

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/18

David and John enter the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After praising the quality of the first episode, David delivers a brief overview of fungi in the real world and the possibility of human infection. Then, David and John recap the heartbreaking twists and turns of this supersized premiere that takes us through the collapse of a civilization.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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45:23

Kaleidoscope - Orange

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/17

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time watching the tensions ramp up as the crew prepares themselves three weeks before the heist. After questioning whether this show was becoming a police procedural, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at

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40:50

Kaleidoscope - Violet

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/14

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the backstory of the rivalry going back 24 years before the heist in the Violet episode. They compare their thoughts on the production value and acting quality of the show before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a

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43:52

Kaleidoscope - Blue

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/11

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the high stakes drama 5 days before the heist in the Blue episode. They discuss their thoughts on how well the random order works for the series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at

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34:14

Kaleidoscope - Green

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/07

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, going back 7 years before the heist in the Green episode. They discuss the incorporation of color into the production of this series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this intense episode.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up.If you’d

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39:38

Kaleidoscope - Yellow

The Lorehounds ·

2023/01/03

David and John begin their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, beginning with the episode Yellow. They explain how they will be covering this experimental show which allows viewers to watch the episodes in any order. Then, they do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode titled “Yellow,” which takes place six weeks before the heist.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at

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98:50

Silmarillion Stories - E02 - Valaquenta

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/31

David and John discuss the Valaquenta, Tolkien’s introduction to the pantheon of divine entities that rule his world. After a quick breakdown of which characters to pay attention to, David and John are joined by Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the themes of this passage and the Silmarillion as a whole. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Guest InformationMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or

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50:17

Tales of the Jedi & Andor Feedback

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/28

David and John discuss the Disney+ limited series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi in full. They break down the fall of Count Dooku and the journey of Ahsoka. Then, they trade stories of the various animated Star Wars series they’re watching off the clock. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback on Andor that came in after the Season Wrap-up podcast.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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142:25

Second Breakfast - 2022 TV Top 10

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/25

David and John bring their Patreon-exclusive monthly podcast “Second Breakfast” to the public as a Christmas present. They talk about pancakes, parenting, tabletop games, Clone Wars, and more before answering listener feedback. Then, David and John each rank their Top Ten shows of 2022. If you’d like to join us for next month’s Second Breakfast, head to our Patreon linked below.Contact UsSend in questions to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or comment on the question roundup post which will be up a week

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