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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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104:04

Predator: Badlands (2025) - Oneshot

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/26

Jean and Elysia (with an appearance from David) join Dek and Thia's clan for a full breakdown of the good, the objections, the great, and the Yautja lore of Predators: BadlandsContact 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 it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates

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94:07

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E05 - 29 Neibolt Street

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/25

Elysia, John, and Mark enter the sewers to explore the growing references to Stephen King's legendarium. They discuss Dick Halloran's powers, the limitations and feeding needs of It, and new possible connections to the original timeline.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

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113:57

Pluribus - S01E04 - Please, Carol

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/24

Content Warning: This episode discusses conversion therapy and unhealthy family dynamics. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.David and Nichole dive into the richest episode yet, exploring Carol's traumatic backstory including her family history and experiences with conversion therapy that shaped her fierce independence. The conversation examines the tonal shift from previous episodes' levity to serious character development, while also introducing the mysterious

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57:11

The American Revolution - Episode 5 - The Soul of All...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/21

David and Loremaster Bryan8063 continue their special coverage of the PBS Ken Burns miniseries The American Revolution with immediate reactions to the fifth episode. The discussion highlights Burns' ability to tell previously marginalized stories of women, Black Americans (both enslaved and freed), and Native Americans, connecting scholarship that may have existed in silos. The hosts explore the British pivot to a Southern strategy aimed at retaining the more economically valuable colonies, the

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148:45

IT: Welcome to Derry - S01E04 - The Great Swirling...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/21

Elysia and Mark are back to guide lore fiends all the way through the sewers of Derry to Stephen King's Dark Tower nexus and back again as they discuss HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry season 1, episode 4: "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function." It's time for some serious turtle talk, and the science behind Marge's eye instincts and the salt of fear.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord,

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68:05

The American Revolution - Episode 4 - Conquer by a...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/20

David and Loremaster Bryan8063 continue their special coverage of the PBS Ken Burns miniseries The American Revolution with immediate reactions to the fourth episode. The discussion explores the delicate balance Burns maintains between chronology and thematic storytelling, drawing from Brian's conversation with his son about AP history.The hosts examine Washington's strategic genius of "winning by not losing" through tactical retreats, the brutal civil war dimension between loyalists

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70:15

The American Revolution - Episode 3 - Times That Try...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/19

David and Loremaster Bryan8063 continue their special coverage of the PBS Ken Burns miniseries The American Revolution with immediate reactions to the third episode. The discussion explores Burns finding his rhythm in military history storytelling following his Vietnam War series, the crucial connection between military action and congressional politics, and Washington's desperate circumstances at Trenton.The hosts examine themes of American persistence and luck, the humanity and flaws of

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63:44

The American Revolution - Episode 2 - An Asylum for...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/18

David and Loremaster Bryan8063 continue their special coverage of the PBS Ken Burns miniseries The American Revolution with immediate reactions to the second episode. The discussion explores Burns' careful navigation of politically sensitive material, the Declaration of Independence as a radical and inspiring idea that resonated with enslaved peoples, women, and Native Americans, and how tyranny and barbarity ultimately backfire. The hosts examine the emergence of American identity among diverse

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126:55

Pluribus - S01E03 - Grenade

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/17

David and Nichole explore episode three of Pluribus, examining Carol's growing dependence on the joined infrastructure despite her fierce resistance to their collective. The conversation analyzes the visually stunning supermarket sequence, debates whether the episode advances the plot sufficiently, and considers the show's exploration of what happens to human grit and struggle in a world without negativity. They also theorize about the mysterious other unjoined survivor and discuss the

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45:21

The American Revolution - Episode 1 - A Dangerous Game

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/17

David and Loremaster Bryan8063 launch special coverage of PBS's Ken Burns miniseries The American Revolution, providing immediate reactions to the first episode. Bryan brings advanced degrees in history and library science, experience as a research librarian at Monticello, and work as an interpretive ranger at the James Garfield home. The discussion explores how Burns frames the mythology of the Revolution, the surprising violence and hardship portrayed, and George Washington's remarkable

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133:40

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E03 - Now You See It

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/12

Explore the subterranean depths of Stephen King lore with Mark and Elysia in their breakdown of HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry season1, episode 3: "Now You See It." From what we all forget about CGI to the show's surprising connections to lore outside the IT novel, they take a closer look at the history, the literature, and the meaning of it all.Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: horror@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network

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119:46

Pluribus - S01E01-02 - We Is Us & Pirate Lady

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/10

David and Nichole from Nevermind the Music kick off their weekly coverage of Vince Gilligan's Pluribus on Apple TV Plus, discussing the show's intriguing premise where a biological phenomenon causes worldwide happiness with devastating consequences. They explore the series' central character Carol, the nature of "the joined" versus the non-infected, and Gilligan's distinctive approach to storytelling that blends science fiction with social commentary. The conversation

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97:13

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E02 - The Thing in the Dark

The Lorehounds ·

2025/11/04

Elysia, John, and Mark explore the the influence of Pennywise over Derry. They give their thoughts on the New, New Losers Club, the Pattycakes, and the passive adults of the town. Then, they speculate on how being an outsider can interact with Pennywise's influence.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

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38:34

Dick Turpin - S01E07 - Halloween Special - WhachaWachin

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/31

Halloween bonus episode from the subscriber feed:Dick Turpin on Apple TV+ dropped a werebear of a surprise Halloween special on us, so Marilyn, Bob, and Elysia are paying it forward with a surprise Dick Turpin Halloween WhachaWachin of their own! They discuss the unexpected cancelation, and even more unexpected Spooktober special, pick their personal were-animals, and call out their favorite (spooky) Dick Turpin gags.Marilyn & David's Dick Turpin S1 OneshotContact Us:

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35:28

Pluribus - Season Preview

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/30

David and Nichole introduce their upcoming coverage of Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's new science fiction series coming to Apple TV+ on November 7th. The conversation explores their coverage format, recording schedule, and why they're excited about this Truman Show-esque mystery from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. In the second half, they dive into trailer analysis and discuss themes of toxic positivity, COVID-era isolation, and the fascinating casting of Rhea Seehorn as

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99:58

It: Welcome to Derry - S01E01 - The Pilot

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/30

Elysia, John, and Mark return to Derry, Maine to watch a new generation of children suffer the horrors of Pennywise the Dancing Clown. They break down the Dark Tower easter eggs, the connections to the movies and books, and their theories for what's coming next this season.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

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116:08

Weapons (2025) - Spooktober Special

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/29

The Lorehounds and Lore Masters voted, and this year's Spooktober special is: Zach Cregger's 2025 horror hit Weapons. Elysia walks John and David through this darkly humorous, layered tale of missing children, addiction, grief, intergenerational trauma, and the ultimate Naruto run of death.Contact Us horror@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

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66:58

Marvel Zombies (2025) - MCUniverse

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/28

From coolest kills to live-action wish lists to which comics to start with if you want more, Jean and Elysia take you on a tour of the zombie queendom of Marvel Zombies' Earth-89521.What If...? S1 recapWerewolf by NightAgatha All Along coverageDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Properly Howard / Cocoons of Horror)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.comAny

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79:30

One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 3 w/Jean &...

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/25

David reconvenes with Jean and Anthony for a thoughtful examination of Paul Thomas Anderson's film, focusing on questions of character motivation and revolutionary authenticity. Jean offers measured critique while acknowledging the film's stunning visuals and exceptional performances, arguing that the comedic middle section represents the movie's strongest material. The conversation explores whether Bob and Perfidia are true believers in their cause or simply thrill-seekers along for the

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82:42

One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 2 w/Ron & JD

The Lorehounds ·

2025/10/23

Edit (10/23/25, 8am EDT) : There was an error with the audio for the intro (no ducking on the music) which has now been fixed. Reload if you have any issues. --DavidDavid welcomes back Ron and JD from the Dungeons 'n' Durags podcast for a lively, free-flowing conversation about Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film. With good-natured debate and playful energy, the trio examines the film's portrayal of Black women revolutionaries, the controversial dynamics between Perfidy and her

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