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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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43:12

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Season 1 Preview

The Lorehounds ·

2026/01/12

David, John, and Elysia join Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review to discuss their shared coverage plans and hype levels for Season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries:

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100:59

Pluribus - Season 1 Wrap-Up

The Lorehounds ·

2026/01/10

David, Nichole, and John wrap up season one by exploring Carol and Manusos as parallel characters—one testing the plurbs' capacity for love, the other willing to kill to save. They debate whether Carol was seduced or strategic during her 40-day temptation, discuss Manusos as ham radio expert unlocking hive mysteries through frequency scanning, and theorize about season two solutions including signal jamming and Faraday cages. The conversation concludes with the philosophical question: are the

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43:32

The Pitt - S02E01 - 7:00 A.M.

The Lorehounds ·

2026/01/09

David and John are ready for a new shift in in The Pitt. They discuss the parallels between characters, the lack of character growth of Robby, and their expectations of the new cast.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries:

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63:41

Pluribus - S01E09 - Season Finale Reactions

The Lorehounds ·

2026/01/03

David and Nichole discuss their reactions to the season finale, grappling with the episode's theological weight and the revealed nature of the plurbs. The conversation centers on the devastating cold open and they explore how Zosia's manipulation of Carol through mimicking Helen exposed the plurbs' ultimate goal: not communion but assimilation without consent. The episode crystallizes the show's deep engagement with questions of individuality versus collective, examining how the

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72:07

Stranger Things - Season 5 (Oneshot)

The Lorehounds ·

2026/01/02

John and Elysia take one last trip to the Upside Down and discuss the final season of Stranger Things.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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137:50

Frankenstein (2025) – The Creature's final form?

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/31

Jean joins Elysia to discuss Guillermo del Toro's final form of filmmaking – the movie he's been making in his head for 50 years. They break down the book changes, links to the films from the '30s, and inspirations from Del Toro's own life – plus the costumes, casting, production design, and the rest as they ponder the film's many philosophical questions.Learn more about the novel, its writer and other contributors, and the films from the 1930s* in the Wool-Shift-Dust

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235:46

TV Top 3 of 2025 w/Co-hosts, Affiliates and Friends -...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/26

Join us for a massive Boxing Day celebration as David welcomes co-hosts, affiliates, and friends to share their Top 3 TV shows of 2025! This special episode features six segments with Jean & Marilyn, Mark & Nichole from Nevermind the Music, Aaron K & Richard from Radioactive Ramblers, Ian from Captains Pod, Anthony & Steve from Properly Howard, and Ron & JD from Dungeons and Durags.With nearly four hours of conversation covering the year's best television, this episode is

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170:54

Top 10 TV of 2025 - Second Breakfast

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/25

David, John, and Elysia present their personal top 10 television shows for 2025 in this annual tradition released on Christmas Day. The hosts share their rankings, discuss standout moments from the year in television, and reveal the community's collective top 10 list compiled from subscriber surveys. Read the full rankings and analysis on our blog: The Lorehounds Top Ten TV Shows of 2025The episode also previews upcoming 2026 coverage including Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Wonder Man, and the

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147:08

Pluribus - S01E08 - Charm Offensive

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/22

David and Nichole examine an episode bookended by Manusos's journey from Panama to the border, while Carol navigates the blurring lines of manipulation with Zosia and the joined community. The conversation explores the show's masterful use of pacing—allowing scenes to breathe and characters to simply exist together—including a shot-for-shot homage to David Lynch's Mulholland Drive in the diner scene. They dive deep into mirror neurons and empathy science, discussing how our brains

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52:38

Violent Night (2022) - Elevenses - Dec'25

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/20

David, John, and Elysia spread some Holiday Cheer and Fear in the start of their action-packed Christmas Elevenses coverage. They discuss David Harbour's entry into the Santa canon with Violent Night. Subscribe in the linktree below to hear their upcoming coverage of Die Hard.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.comOr, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email

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147:49

Wicked: For Good (2025) – w/ musical & book differences

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/19

The witches are back! Meaning, of course, Marilyn, Nichole, and Elysia – the trio returns, one year later, to talk about the second and final (?) Wicked musical adaptation: How does it compare to the first? To the second act of the musical? And the books it's based on? And, most importantly, what does it mean to be changed for the better...for good?They begin with a quick spoiler-free comparison with the first movie before their full spoiler breakdown. Stick around after the outro music for an

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53:12

Talamasca: The Secret Order - Season 1

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/18

Elysia and John return to the Ann Rice Immortals Universe to discuss the spy-thriller spinoff that left us whelmed.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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109:42

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E08 - Winter Fire

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/16

Elysia, John, and Mark wade through the timey-wimey twists of a wintry season finale.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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147:24

Pluribus - S01E07 - The Gap

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/15

David and Nichole unpack an episode that mirrors Carol and Manusos through parallel solitary journeys of survival and loss. The conversation begins with thoughtful community feedback about microaggressions and the importance of names, then explores Carol's emotional progression during her 12-day montage of attempting normalcy in an empty world. They examine the profound loneliness of experiences without other people present, the layered symbolism in her choices—from the Georgia O'Keeffe

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97:52

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E07 - The Black Spot

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/13

Elysia, John, and Mark watch the Augury unfold in this shocking episode of horror.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Our Sponsors:* Get 15% off at Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/lorehoundsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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131:15

The American Revolution - Season Wrap-Up w/Marilyn R....

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/09

David and Loremaster Bryan8063 are joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila for a comprehensive wrap-up of the PBS Ken Burns miniseries The American Revolution. Marilyn brings her background as a retired research librarian with an MA in medieval Welsh history, while Brian discusses his work in presidential oral history at UVA's Miller Center and previous experience at Monticello's Jefferson Library. The conversation explores the series as more civil war than revolutionary war, drawing on Colin

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51:42

2026 Oscar-Qualified Shorts – Top 20 for Lorehounds

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/09

Today, voting for the 2026 Oscar shortlists began, lasting all week – these 20 (or, er, 26) Oscar-qualified live-action and animated shorts are all eligible. Whether or not they make the shortlist (some of them will), here's why you might want to watch – from mermaid folk horror or brutal griffin hunts to gentle tales of the lists we make in life, or coming of age as an immigrant.Letterboxd listsEligible live-action shorts – category analysisEligible animated shorts – category analysisEligible

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162:12

Pluribus - S01E06 - HDP

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/08

David and Nichole unpack the most impactful episode yet, examining the major revelations delivered through Carol's two conversations with Diatabé that fundamentally reframe the show's central mystery. The discussion explores the extraordinary filmmaking craft on display—from the intricate details scattered throughout every scene to the mirroring between Carol and Manusos—while grappling with Nichole's reservations about pacing versus David's appreciation for the show's visual

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105:52

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E06 - In the Name of the...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/12/02

Elysia, John, and Mark send in the clowns to give more backstory to It. They discuss fake music numbers, the breaking of fellowships, and the show's three-season trajectory.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Our Sponsors:* Get 15% off at Uncommon Goods:

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112:56

Pluribus - S01E05 - Got Milk

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/28

David and Nichole explore the most visually stunning episode yet, examining the subtle artistry of the cinematography that rivals Severance's most beautifully crafted moments. The conversation delves into the bittersweet opposites at the show's core—joy and poignancy, cleverness and grief, sci-fi premise and deeply human storytelling—as Carol processes Helen's death and navigates eight days of radical transformation. They discuss the fingerprint motif in the title sequence, debate

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