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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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64:22

The White Lotus - Season 2 Wrap-up

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/21

David and John pack their bags to leave Sicily while giving final thoughts on another fantastic season of The White Lotus. They discuss Mike White’s character-driven writing, the idea of subverting expectations in modern television, and where we might be traveling to in Season 3. Finally, David and John take on one more round of listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.comIf you’d like to support us directly

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76:42

MCUniverse - E01 - Black Panther into Phase 5

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/19

David and Jean introduce their new podcast series, MCUniverse in which they dive deep into all things Marvel. They look at the end of Phase 4 which is marked by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before discussing the future of the MCU in Phase 5. They pull from the decades of comic book lore to speculate on what’s coming next in the upcoming films and TV shows.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

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107:06

The White Lotus - S02E07 - Arrivederci

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/14

David and John take one last trip to Sicily to discuss the Season Finale of The White Lotus. David gives some details on the active volcano Mount Etna featured in the episode before John goes through some of the clues that may or may not have led us to predict the outcome. After a full episode recap, David and John score their deadpool predictions and read listener feedback. Stay tuned next week for a Season Wrap-up podcast.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us

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71:26

The Wheel of Time - Interview with Dr. Michael...

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/10

David and John introduce their plans for the upcoming Season Two of Amazon Prime’s The Wheel of Time before speaking with Dr. Michael Livingston, author of the new book, Origins of the Wheel of Time. Michael discusses meeting Team Jordan and beginning the project, the importance of fantasy as an academic discipline, and his thoughts on The Wheel of Time Season One.Michael Livingston LinksMichael Livingston WebsiteTwitter: @medievalguyOrigins of The Wheel of Time on AmazonContact UsQuestions,

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109:11

The White Lotus - S02E06 - Abductions

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/07

David and John discuss Season 2 Episode 6 of The White Lotus - Abductions. They begin by revisiting Rocco’s opening lines in Episode 1 and applying Tanya’s fortune teller’s words to what might happen in the season finale. Then, they recap a series of abductions, a group of angry Sicilian women, and the increasingly concerning behavior of Ethan. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an

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142:48

Andor - Season One Wrap-up

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/03

David and John discuss Season One of Andor as a whole with the help of two great guests. First, they have an extended conversation with Maester Anthony of the Electric Bookaloo and Cocoon of Horrors podcasts about what made Andor so special compared to other recent media. Then, Marilyn R. Pukkila returns to discuss the hero’s journey and “saga heroes” in a bonus interview. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback.Guest InformationMaester Anthony’s Electric Bookaloo PodcastMarilyn R. Pukkila,

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This Month on the Lorehounds - December 2022

The Lorehounds ·

2022/12/01

Sunday 12/3 - Andor - Season 1 Wrap-upWednesday 12/7 - The White Lotus S02E06Saturday 12/10 - The Wheel of Time - Interview with Michael LivingstonWednesday 12/14 - The White Lotus - S02E07Monday 12/19 - MCUniverse - Black Panther & Phase 5Wednesday 12/21 - The White Lotus - Season 2 Wrap-upSunday 12/25 - Second Breakfast - PUBLIC FOR CHRISTMASWednesday 12/28 - Tales of the JediSaturday 12/31 - Silmarillion Stories - E02 - ValaquentaFeedback Emails:Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge

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95:21

The White Lotus - S02E05 - That's Amore

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/30

David and John tippy-tippy-tay onto a yacht to Palermo as they discuss Season 2 Episode 5 of The White Lotus - That’s Amore. They begin by explaining mimetic theory before giving a synopsis of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Then, they recap Portia’s new love affair, Harper’s unhinged wine tasting, Daphne’s deception, and the rest of this latest masterpiece by Mike White. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge

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102:05

Andor - S01E12 - Rix Road

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/26

David and John discuss the Season 1 Finale of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. The words of the dead lift up our cast of characters as they gather on Ferrix for a funeral to remember. David and John explore the similarities between Cassian and Luthen, the deception of Mon Mothma, and whether Dedra is moving in with Syril and his mom. Join us next week for our Season Wrap-up with Maester Anthony from the Double Dragon podcast!Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share

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50:05

Silmarillion Stories - E01 - Ainulindalë

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/24

David and John begin their journey through The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien. After giving an overview of Tolkien’s relationship with music, they provide general themes of the reading and background on the passage. Then, they discuss the Ainulindalë, the creation of the world through the music of the holy beings.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

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74:07

The White Lotus - S02E04 - In The Sandbox

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/23

David and John put on their good underpants and discuss the paintings in and around the White Lotus Hotel. They had a lot of fun breaking down plots about the bro code, the gay mafia, and whether Portia has finally gotten over her slump. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next episode.If you’d like to

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107:32

Andor - S01E11 - Daughter of Ferrix

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/19

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 11 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. After an emotional recap of the events on Ferrix and Coruscant, they discuss one of the hottest topics in the galaxy: do we want a Jedi in Andor, and will we get one? With one episode left the stage is set for an incredible season finale. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back

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90:41

The White Lotus - S02E03 - Bull Elephants

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/16

David and John adopt their new mantra: “let’s fun!” They discuss the Sicilian legend of the Testa Di Moro and the Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo before breaking down the episode scene by scene. Did Mike White successfully recreate a Monica Vitti scene? Is the show doing a good job of tackling themes of patriarchy and victimhood? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at

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100:05

Andor - S01E10 - One Way Out

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/12

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 10 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. David explains why he shed tears during the prison break and brings in connections with Rogue One. John can’t say enough good about Andy Serkis and Stellan Skarsgard. Overall, the Lorehounds agree this might be the best TV they’ve seen all year.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next episode.Find us on

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90:32

The White Lotus - S02E02 - Italian Dream

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/09

David and John rent a Vespa and embark on an Italian Dream podcast. They discuss the career of White Lotus Showrunner Mike White and bring in more Greek mythology before recapping the misadventures of each set of guests. Is Albie really a nice guy? Does Ethan understand boundaries? And who is Greg on the phone with? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and answer listener feedback.SourcesA Tribute to MONICA VITTIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aluUqzUYbvAStill Watching: White Lotus by

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109:03

Andor - S01E09 - Nobody’s Listening!

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/05

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 9 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. Unlike Cassian, we’re hoping someone is listening to our scene-by-scene breakdown, our short lore segment on Saw Gerrera, and a transmission of listener feedback. Is this the darkest piece of Star Wars visual media yet? Will Karn ever learn personal boundaries?Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next

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82:16

The White Lotus - S02E01 - Ciao

The Lorehounds ·

2022/11/02

David and John take a trip to Sicily with the new cast of characters in The White Lotus Season 2. They discuss production details and a theory based on Greek mythology before doing a full recap of Season 2, Episode 1: Ciao. Why did Daphne and Cameron invite their friends on an extravagant trip? Are three generations of Sicilian-Americans a good plot framing device? Will John ever perfect his Jennifer Coolidge impression? Find out this and more in the episode.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or

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78:37

Andor - S01E08 - Narkina 5

The Lorehounds ·

2022/10/29

David and John recap and discuss Season 1, Episode 8: Narkina 5 of Star Wars: Andor on Disney+. They dive into the tale of two prisoners: one in a cell, one in a cubicle. And what is it that Andy Serkis is assembling? Finally, they answer listener questions.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next episode.Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join

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BONUS - Extended Interview w/Marilyn R. Pukkila

The Lorehounds ·

2022/10/27

Season One of The Rings of Power is over, but there’s still more Tolkien to talk. David and John continue their conversation with Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila in this bonus episode.The first passage for the Silmarillion read-along will be “Ainulindale.” You can find it in the first few pages of The Silmarillion.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or

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112:24

The Rings of Power - Season 1 Wrap-up

The Lorehounds ·

2022/10/24

David and John give their final thoughts on Season 1 of The Rings of Power. They also announce their new Silmarillion read-along to help you stay in Tolkien’s world a little longer. After responding to listener feedback, they have a long and deep discussion about the show with returning Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila. Look for a BONUS episode later in the week with extended portions of the interview with her.The first passage for the Silmarillion read-along will be “Ainulindale.” You can find it

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