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The LorehoundsSuperman (2025) – DCUniverseJean and Elysia go super-sized on the lore for the first official film entry of the new DCU, from character backstories to key comic and movie-history references to what's next. Loathsome Lex, T-sphere domination, and going off the record in interviews – here's why James Gunn's new Superman works for them.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and...2025-07-142h 24
The LorehoundsMurderbot - S01E10 - The PerimeterElysia & John say goodbye to their favorite humans in the Season Finale of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my c...2025-07-111h 05
The LorehoundsMurderbot - S01E09 - All Systems RedElysia & John want you to know they... copy... in the penultimate episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my c...2025-07-0448 min
The LorehoundsMurderbot - S01E08 - Foreign ObjectElysia & John talk love triangles and space soap operas in this episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my c...2025-06-2851 min
The LorehoundsMurderbot - S01E07 - Complementary SpeciesJohn and Elysia mix the sweet with the bitter in this episode of Murderbot.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comCheck out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my c...2025-06-2048 min
The LorehoundsMurderbot - S01E05 - Rogue War Tracker InfiniteJohn and Elysia talk about deep cuts from Sanctuary Moon and give a cringe rating to Leebeebee in this episode of Murderbot.Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other en...2025-06-0636 min
The LorehoundsMurderbot - S01E04 - Escape Velocity ProtocolJohn and Elysia sing to distract the enemy while they follow an unlikely group of allies debate whether to kill their weird robot friend.Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Ou...2025-05-3039 minThe LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E08 - Indiana Jones and the Great CircleJohn and Brandon discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest masterpiece by Machine Games and Bethesda. They give their overall rating, discuss where the game sits in Indiana Jones canon, and break down a crazy plot full of religious iconography.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to LHP@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally...2025-03-1058 min
The LorehoundsOscars 2025 – The 10 Best Picture NomineesIn the final episode of the Lorehounds 2025 Oscars prep series, David joins Elysia to talk about his own Best Picture nominees Death Race. What follows is a rundown of the 10 nominated movies, what they're about, which are recommended, what other nominations they have, and what nominations they are likely to win. Along the way, they check in with members of the Lorehounds community, Death Racers, and even their own Moms to get a broader picture of the impact of this year's Academy-anointed top 10.Join the Lorehounds' ESPN Oscar picks pool (p...2025-03-012h 50The LorehoundsAgatha All Along – The Coven QuizOnce upon a Witches' Road, 8(!) Lorehounds got together to look back on Agatha All Along and ask: which witch is which of us?Join Elysia's podcast birthday party and play along with these 11 questions to find out which witch you are – and reminisce with us about the highlights of the season as we form our own Lorehounds coven.Find the questions hereHere are the color-coded answersHere is the Lorehounds' coven results matrixContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at...2025-01-232h 32The LorehoundsBONUS: The Top Shows of 2024 - This Time with FriendsThe cohosts and affiliates are back to give rank their top shows of 2024. With interviews by David and John and even a fully-produced Nevermind the Music episode, there are plenty of takes in this bonus episode. Don't forget to listen to Part 1 of the rankings for Elysia, David, and John's takes on the year, as well as community rankings.See the Community Results Compiled by GregsawLorehounds Community SurveyContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature...2024-12-261h 23The LorehoundsSecond Breakfast #26 - The Top 10 Shows of 2024David, John, and Elysia rank their favorite shows of 2024. With last minute adjustments, extra categories, and vigorous debate, the Lorehounds share their definitive lists for the year. We also hear from the community via a ranked-choice poll. And don't forget to come back tomorrow for Part 2 of the rankings featuring our cohosts and affiliates.See the Community Results Compiled by GregsawLorehounds Community SurveyContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to...2024-12-252h 22
The LorehoundsHot Frosty & Our Little Secret - Netflix Christmas 2024The Lorehounds gather the Christmas Avengers, Elysia, John, David, Maia, and Anna Claus, to close out the season with a discussion of two of the latest additions to Netflix's growing Christmas multiverse. They start off with the lighthearted movie about if Frosty was a hunk, Hot Frosty. Then, they meet the other Mean Girls alumni, Lindsay Lohan, for a trip down awkward lane in the holiday dramedy, Our Little Secret.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an e...2024-12-2354 minThe LorehoundsCROSSPOST: Never Mind The Music - Enjoy The SilenceDavid introduces Mark and Nicole's episode about Depeche Mode's 1990 hit, "Enjoy the Silence," from the Lorehounds Affiliate Never Mind The Music podcast. He discusses how their unique approach to music analysis aligns with the Lorehounds' style of looking beneath the surface, highlighting their exploration of musical theory and human psychology. While Mark breaks down how the song's chords and guitar riff interconnect, Nicole explores introversion and extroversion's role in shaping personality. David shares his personal connection to the song while emphasizing the podcast's ability to engage listeners regardless of their familiarity with the featured music.2024-11-2231 minThe LorehoundsSpooktober 2024 - Poltergeist (1982) vs. Poltergeist (2015)A haunted greeting to all! Elysia leads David & John through a Spooktober showdown between the original Halloween classic, Poltergeist (1982), and its 2015 remake. Two families, two psychic ringers, and more face off while the Lorehounds decide the official winner of this ghostly-horror battle. Join us on Patreon & Supercast with the links below for a bonus episode about the two sequels to the original movie.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com...2024-10-282h 17The LorehoundsThe Penguin - S01E02-03 - Inside Man & Bliss (DCUniverse)David, Elysia and Jean review episodes 2 & 3 of the HBO Limited series, The Penguin as part of the Lorehounds coverage of the DCUniverse. They focus on the characters of Oz, Vic and Sofia. Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to a...2024-10-091h 16The LorehoundsOneshot - Beetlejuice (1988) & Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)Brandon the Bard joins Elysia to relive their love for the original Beetlejuice from 1988 before hashing out everything they feel worked and didn't work about the 2024 sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, with musical moments and input from the Lorehounds community.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny...2024-09-241h 53The LorehoundsInstant Reaction: The Penguin - S01E01 - After Hours (DCUniverse)David and Jean give their Quick Reactions & Hot Takes for episode 1 of the HBO Limited series, The Penguin as part of the Lorehounds coverage of the DCUniverse. They start off spoiler free and then take a look at the characters of Oswald, Victor and Sofia. Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated a...2024-09-2347 min
The LorehoundsMeet Nevermind the MusicCalling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor.Hosts Mark and Nichole join David, John, and Elysia for a light-hearted chat about who they are, how this whole podcast thing started, and what to expect from their joint venture – not to mention answers to key questions like which single album each of us would take to a desert island to listen to for the re...2024-09-1028 minThe LorehoundsAlien: Romulus (2024) - Trailer Reaction & Coverage PreviewIn this special crossover podcast, David is joined by Ayesha from Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever. They discuss the upcoming plans for the two podcasts to collaborate on the 45th anniversary for the original 1979 movie, Alien, as well as the upcoming film, Alien Romulus. They discuss the two trailers that have been released for Romulus and talk about what they are most excited for with this new addition to the franchise.Check out Every Single Sci-Fi Film Everwww.everyscififilm.comFollow Ayesha on Instagram where she posts regularly:www.instagram...2024-08-0532 min
Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte S1 wrap-up gameshowIt's an Acolyte end-of-season party! Elysia and John are joined by Marilyn and Jean to talk through the entire season the only way Elysia knows how: in a gameshow format. Which characters, planets, lore, and more will be picked as the best (or sometimes) the worst of the season? What does it mean to be a David Whisperer, and who earns that title? Answers to all of the above and more inside, seasoned with extra laughs.After you've listened, you'll find the full chart of game results here!Part of The Star W...2024-07-311h 51
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte S1 wrap-up gameshowIt's an Acolyte end-of-season party! Elysia and John are joined by Marilyn and Jean to talk through the entire season the only way Elysia knows how: in a gameshow format. Which characters, planets, lore, and more will be picked as the best (or sometimes) the worst of the season? What does it mean to be a David Whisperer, and who earns that title? Answers to all of the above and more inside, seasoned with extra laughs.After you've listened, you'll find the full chart of game results here!Part of The Star W...2024-07-311h 51Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E08 Feedback – The AcolyteJohn joins Elysia to talk through not only his thoughts about the finale of The Acolyte, and the season as a whole – but also how the show is being received throughout the community. (And how grateful we all are to have some respectful discourse from fans.) Along the way we discuss everything from the complexities of social work to the pros and cons of that Imri Cantaros theory going around.(Stay tuned to this feed for a spoiler-filled season wrap-up episode coming soon as well!)Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds cr...2024-07-222h 01
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E08 Feedback – The AcolyteJohn joins Elysia to talk through not only his thoughts about the finale of The Acolyte, and the season as a whole – but also how the show is being received throughout the community. (And how grateful we all are to have some respectful discourse from fans.) Along the way we discuss everything from the complexities of social work to the pros and cons of that Imri Cantaros theory going around.(Stay tuned to this feed for a spoiler-filled season wrap-up episode coming soon as well!)Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds cr...2024-07-222h 01Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E08 – The AcolyteIn the first of two episodes dedicated to dissecting the season finale, Elysia walks you through a recap of everything that happened in "The Acolyte" – episode 8 in the series of the same name – zooming in on key details you might have missed and mining the lore for what it all means. Including, of course, everything you need to know about that creeper in the cave Darth Plagueis.Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thel...2024-07-211h 01
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E08 – The AcolyteIn the first of two episodes dedicated to dissecting the season finale, Elysia walks you through a recap of everything that happened in "The Acolyte" – episode 8 in the series of the same name – zooming in on key details you might have missed and mining the lore for what it all means. Including, of course, everything you need to know about that creeper in the cave Darth Plagueis.Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thel...2024-07-211h 01Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E07 Feedback – ChoiceIn part two of our "Choice" breakdown of The Acolyte episode 7, Elysia and John field a full range of feedback, from this episode's biggest fans to (balanced) skeptics, and both your wildest and most grounded theories. Plus, prompted by your questions, they take a deep dive into the Jedi code and the rules of attachment – ending on the mic drop email of Spoiler Policy-gate.Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehounds...2024-07-141h 49
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E07 Feedback – ChoiceIn part two of our "Choice" breakdown of The Acolyte episode 7, Elysia and John field a full range of feedback, from this episode's biggest fans to (balanced) skeptics, and both your wildest and most grounded theories. Plus, prompted by your questions, they take a deep dive into the Jedi code and the rules of attachment – ending on the mic drop email of Spoiler Policy-gate.Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehounds...2024-07-141h 49Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E07 – ChoiceThe Great Hyperspace Disaster, nuna legs, Vergences in the Force – Elysia and John explain it all in their breakdown of The Acolyte episode 7: "Choice." What did we learn from this new perspective on the Brendok witches coven, and what answers does the showrunner tell us to expect in the finale?Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast past and future episode list2024-07-121h 43
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E07 – ChoiceThe Great Hyperspace Disaster, nuna legs, Vergences in the Force – Elysia and John explain it all in their breakdown of The Acolyte episode 7: "Choice." What did we learn from this new perspective on the Brendok witches coven, and what answers does the showrunner tell us to expect in the finale?Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast past and future episode list2024-07-121h 43The LorehoundsOneshot – Interview with the Vampire S1&2Kristina from Vampire Insider joins Elysia to talk about the best show on TV that you might not yet be watching: Interview with the Vampire on AMC+ (and temporarily Netflix, later this year) – beginning with a spoiler-free look at that series for anyone who's still deciding whether or not it's for you.And then we bite into the highs and heartbreaks of both seasons of the show, and the rest of AMC's Immortal Universe, plus the Vampire Chronicles books by Anne Rice – but we save book-spoiler-based speculation about what might be coming in the confirmed season 3 for a sp...2024-07-082h 38Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E06 – Teach / CorruptElysia and John "Teach / Corrupt" extra insight into The Acolyte episode 6 – from everything we know (and have been told by the showrunner) about the Unknown planet to what we should keep in mind about Vernestra's conversation with the alien Senator with the Beastie Boys name.Plus, more dives, of course – including a unique style of fighting only possible with a lightsaber.Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star...2024-07-062h 03
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E06 – Teach / CorruptElysia and John "Teach / Corrupt" extra insight into The Acolyte episode 6 – from everything we know (and have been told by the showrunner) about the Unknown planet to what we should keep in mind about Vernestra's conversation with the alien Senator with the Beastie Boys name.Plus, more dives, of course – including a unique style of fighting only possible with a lightsaber.Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star...2024-07-062h 03Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E05 – NightElysia and John dissect "Night," episode 5 of The Acolyte – a thrilling gut punch of an episode. From secret Sith and secret second blades to the Knights of Ren and our goodbye to saying John's favorite name on the show – unlike Bazil we won't leave you alone in the jungle (of Acolyte analysis).Trailer-based discussion: 01:17:47 – 01:19:52Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast p...2024-06-281h 38
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E05 – NightElysia and John dissect "Night," episode 5 of The Acolyte – a thrilling gut punch of an episode. From secret Sith and secret second blades to the Knights of Ren and our goodbye to saying John's favorite name on the show – unlike Bazil we won't leave you alone in the jungle (of Acolyte analysis).Trailer-based discussion: 01:17:47 – 01:19:52Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover seriesLinks to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast p...2024-06-281h 38Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E04 – DayElysia and John are back to break down episode 4 of The Acolyte season 1 – “Day.” One calls it half an episode, the other the pivot point in a mirror image. Their scene-by-scene walkthrough picks out telling character moments, the most important lore, the silliest hashtags, and what the actors have said about their motivations in scenes. And then Elysia drops another non-Jedi/Sith Force-user lorebomb, mining Canon and Legends alike for some of the most unusual types of Force users in the galaxy.Trailer-based discussion: 00:52:17 – 00:55:22Part of The Star Wars Canon Ti...2024-06-221h 21
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E04 – DayElysia and John are back to break down episode 4 of The Acolyte season 1 – “Day.” One calls it half an episode, the other the pivot point in a mirror image. Their scene-by-scene walkthrough picks out telling character moments, the most important lore, the silliest hashtags, and what the actors have said about their motivations in scenes. And then Elysia drops another non-Jedi/Sith Force-user lorebomb, mining Canon and Legends alike for some of the most unusual types of Force users in the galaxy.Trailer-based discussion: 00:52:17 – 00:55:22Part of The Star Wars Canon Ti...2024-06-211h 21Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E03 – DestinyA flashback episode set 16 years before everything we saw in the first two episodes of The Acolyte offers the beginnings of answers – and Elysia and John mine episode 3: “Destiny” for all possible hints of what happened that night, what we might see next, and lore worth knowing.But first, fellow Lorehounds host David joins them for a soul-searching opening conversation on the nature of power, parenthood, the place of science in fantasy, and what it means to be a Jedi. Trailer-based discussion: 01:36:13 – 01:39:33Part of The Star Wars Canon Tim...2024-06-141h 58
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E03 – DestinyA flashback episode set 16 years before everything we saw in the first two episodes of The Acolyte offers the beginnings of answers – and Elysia and John mine episode 3: “Destiny” for all possible hints of what happened that night, what we might see next, and lore worth knowing.But first, fellow Lorehounds host David joins them for a soul-searching opening conversation on the nature of power, parenthood, the place of science in fantasy, and what it means to be a Jedi. Trailer-based discussion: 01:36:13 – 01:39:33Part of The Star Wars Canon Tim...2024-06-141h 58
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E02 – Revenge / JusticeWe now know who is killing Jedi – so in this deep dive into the second episode of The Acolyte on Disney+ John and Elysia ask why. Is it for “Revenge / Justice”? They break down means and motives, Jecki and Qimir's jokes, Force witches, the relative sussness of all the characters so far, and as always Yord's hair.The mystery deepens. The wookiee Jedi roars “GET OFF MY LAWN!” Sol shines as a beacon of hope…so far.Trailer-based discussion: 01:02:39 – 01:08:59Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover series2024-06-081h 34Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E02 – Revenge / JusticeWe now know who is killing Jedi – so in this deep dive into the second episode of The Acolyte on Disney+ John and Elysia ask why. Is it for “Revenge / Justice”? They break down means and motives, Jecki and Qimir's jokes, Force witches, the relative sussness of all the characters so far, and as always Yord's hair.The mystery deepens. The wookiee Jedi roars “GET OFF MY LAWN!” Sol shines as a beacon of hope…so far.Trailer-based discussion: 01:02:39 – 01:08:59Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover series2024-06-081h 34Andor - The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E01 – Lost / FoundStep into the High Republic, and learn what kind of jail you need to hold a Sith.In this TSWCTP-Lorehounds crossover series, Elysia and John break down the new Star Wars series The Acolyte one episode at a time – starting at the beginning: episode 1 – "Lost / Found" – analyzing everything from filmmaking and character development to key Star Wars lore.Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast past and future episode listMusic...2024-06-061h 20
The LorehoundsThe Acolyte – S01E01 – Lost / FoundStep into the High Republic, and learn what kind of jail you need to hold a Sith.In this TSWCTP-Lorehounds crossover series, Elysia and John break down the new Star Wars series The Acolyte one episode at a time – starting at the beginning: episode 1 – "Lost / Found" – analyzing everything from filmmaking and character development to key Star Wars lore.Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsThe Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast past and future episode listMusic...2024-06-061h 20The LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E07 - Final Fantasy VII RebirthJohn and Brandon discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second entry in a trilogy of remakes from a single game. They share their experiences in the different biomes, their reactions to the twists and turns of the story, and their recommendations on who should play this game.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to LHP@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny...2024-05-311h 54The LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E06 - HaloJohn and Brandon are joined by Jean to journey through the galaxy and combat alien factions in Halo, the series that began the online gaming revolution. They discuss the latest in gaming news and what they've been playing before diving into the history, lore, and story of Halo.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.2024-04-171h 21
The LorehoundsOscars Coverage - Part 2 - Hidden GemsIn part 2 of the Lorehounds Oscars 2024 prep series, David and Elysia explore the "Hidden Gems" of the Oscars season: the animated, international, documentary, and shorts categories. They're joined by documentary producer Pedro, animation director Hjalti, and more voices from the Lorehounds community with extra insight into movie-making, the awards circuit, and this year's nominees. Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or j...2024-03-052h 43The LorehoundsRerelease: Dune Part 1 - Properly HowardBack in August 2021, Steve and Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Reviews (an affiliate of The Lorehounds) invited David, John and Elysia on to discuss the Denis Villeneuve movie, Dune Part 1. Dune Part 2 has been released in the theaters and The Lorehounds are planning to do a Oneshot review. Ahead of that we thought we would re-release this podcast for Part 1 to help set the stage for Part 2.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, s...2024-02-2955 minThe LorehoundsPreview: Rings and Rituals with Marilyn R PukkilaDavid & John talk with Marilyn R. Pukkila to introduce Rings and Rituals: a new podcast analyzing the rituals portrayed in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Marilyn will be joined by Dr. Sara Brown of Signum University for this 8 episode series that will examine the nature of ritual, both as seen in Rings of Power and also in our daily lives. Subscribe to the Rings & Rituals podcast feed to listen to each of the episodes when they release.Subscribe to theRings & Rituals Podcast FeedContact Us2024-02-2819 min
The LorehoundsOscars Coverage - Part 1 - The HeadlinersDavid and Elysia officially kick off the Lorehounds Oscar prep series with a look at the biggest awards categories: taking you through the 10 Best Picture nominees one at a time, ranked by number of nominations, as well as the Acting, Directing, and Writing categories – what's what, where to watch, who's expected to win, and the biggest stories and controversies of the year.Along the way they're joined by Elysia's father Jim to discuss the Killers of the Flower Moon adaptation and history behind it, Marilyn to get into Barbie and being an OG collector, Ron of Dungeons & Du...2024-02-272h 53
The Wheel of Time - The Lorehounds2024 Oscars - Lorehounds Coverage PlansGet ready for the Oscars with the Lorehounds! In this quick preview ep, David and Elysia lay out what to expect from their upcoming Oscars prep series, from the films covered (all of them, spoiler-free) to the voices from the Lorehounds community and beyond offering unique perspectives you won’t find elsewhere. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to figure out which movies are worth watching, the biggest behind-the-scenes stories of the year, and which names are most likely to help you win your office Oscars pool.Oscars Death Race Tracking: oscarsdeathrace.com, deathracetracking.com2024-02-1816 minAndor - The Lorehounds2024 Oscars - Lorehounds Coverage PlansGet ready for the Oscars with the Lorehounds! In this quick preview ep, David and Elysia lay out what to expect from their upcoming Oscars prep series, from the films covered (all of them, spoiler-free) to the voices from the Lorehounds community and beyond offering unique perspectives you won’t find elsewhere. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to figure out which movies are worth watching, the biggest behind-the-scenes stories of the year, and which names are most likely to help you win your office Oscars pool.Oscars Death Race Tracking: oscarsdeathrace.com, deathracetracking.com2024-02-1816 min
The Lorehounds2024 Oscars - Lorehounds Coverage PlansGet ready for the Oscars with the Lorehounds! In this quick preview ep, David and Elysia lay out what to expect from their upcoming Oscars prep series, from the films covered (all of them, spoiler-free) to the voices from the Lorehounds community and beyond offering unique perspectives you won’t find elsewhere. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to figure out which movies are worth watching, the biggest behind-the-scenes stories of the year, and which names are most likely to help you win your office Oscars pool.Oscars Death Race Tracking: oscarsdeathrace.com, deathracetracking.com2024-02-1816 minThe LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E05 - Final Fantasy VII RemakeJohn and Brandon retrace their steps through Midgar in Final Fantasy VII Remake. They discuss their experiences with the Final Fantasy series and introduce their new rating system before recapping a surprisingly fresh remake of a game going on 30. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us...2024-02-151h 28The LorehoundsOneshot - Fargo - S05E05-10David and John discuss the second half of Season 5 of Fargo on FX on Hulu. They give their hot takes on an amazing season of TV before discussing themes of justice vs. law, moral and monetary debts, and ending the cycle of violence.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Fargo thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering second half of the season.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds.com, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us...2024-01-191h 17The LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E04 - SkyrimJohn and Brandon take an arrow to the knee while exploring the lands of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They discuss their impressions of the main quest and gameplay before comparing their favorite side quests. Finally, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us on Patreon:2023-12-291h 30The LorehoundsSecond Breakfast - Part 2 - Elevenses!If a 3hr Second Breakfast podcast was not enough for you we’ve got you covered with even more great content with our Elevenses podcast! That’s right, breakfast after Second Breakfast! This one has our interviews with all of our favorite co-hosts, including Brandon (0:01), Jean (0:14), Elysia (0:31), Anthony (0:41) and Marilyn (1:03). For dessert, Anna Claus pays us for a visit (01:23) to help roast chestnuts, err, I mean, Lindsey Lohan over a roaring fire as we discuss the 2022 high budget film, Falling for Christmas. And yes, a creepy Santa-dude works some low key Christmas magic to help Lohan learn the tr...2023-12-251h 50
The LorehoundsSecond Breakfast - Top 10 TV for 2023It’s the end of the year and it would not be the same without a supersized Second Breakfast podcast! John and David catch up on life and then open up the feedback mail bag to read holiday greetings from the community.Then, David & John rank their Top 10 favorite TV shows for 2023 and include the results from the first ever Lorehounds Community Top 10 rankings (1:11).Check out our blog post to see the rankings from David, John as well as the community:https://thelorehounds.com/blog/2023-lorehounds-community-top-10-television-resultsContact UsQu...2023-12-243h 09The LorehoundsOneshot - Fargo - S05E01-04David and John discuss the first four episodes of Season 5 of Fargo on FX on Hulu. They discuss the legacy of Noah Hawley and the Fargo brand, the show's unique take on good vs. evil, and the themes of patriarchy scattered throughout the season.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Fargo thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering second half of the season.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds.com, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or jo...2023-12-091h 07
The LorehoundsPreview: Beacon 23 Podcast CoverageDavid talks with Elysia about the new Hugh Howie TV adaptation, Beacon 23 airing on MGM+ starting November 12, 2023. Elysia sets up the premise for the book and talks about her coverage plans on the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast feed.Watch the official trailer here:Beacon 23 on MGM+Subscribe to the Wool-Shift-Dust feed hereWool-Shift-DustFind all of the Lorehounds Affiliate podcasts here:thelorehounds.comJoin the discussion on discord:The Lorehounds Server DiscordOur Sponsors:* Check out Oscha Slings and use my...2023-11-0612 minThe LorehoundsBear McCreary InterviewDavid and John welcome Bear McCreary to the Lorehounds Podcast. They discuss his work scoring The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Foundation, and all of his other television and video game work. Bear reveals details about his creative process, his immersion in fantasy and sci-fi worlds, and moving forward to new projects.Find Out More About Bear McCrearyBear's WebsiteListen to Elysia's PodcastWool-Shift-DustListen to Properly HowardProperly HowardListen to Our Severance FeedSeverance Podcast C...2023-10-291h 15The LorehoundsWool-Shift-Dust: The Silo S1 Awards Game Show!Silo's first season may be over on Apple TV+, but we're not ready to let go just yet! For one final episode to wrap up the season, Elysia and Luke call in John, David, and Jean of The Lorehounds to hand out awards for everything from the best episode to the best prop of the season. Expect more sounds, more silliness, but takes as deep as ever in our final first season wrap-up party.This episode includes spoilers for the entire first season of Silo, plus the first half of the book Wool. Not...2023-07-241h 39The LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E03 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderJohn and Brandon discuss Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the 2019 Star Wars canon video game from Respawn Entertainment. After giving their spoiler-free thoughts on the game and its place in the Star Wars universe, they give a full recap of the gameplay, plot, and characters in this imperial era adventure.Find Brandon OnlineTwitter: @BrandonTheBardTime To Explain: A Destiny PodcastContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLP@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail or contact form entry at https://thelorehounds...2023-07-241h 52The LorehoundsIt's Our Birthday! - Conversations with our FriendsIt's been one year since the release of the first episode of the Lorehounds Podcast. We're incredibly grateful to you, our listeners. So, we've decided to release the interview portion of our latest episode of Second Breakfast for the public. We chat with our network affiliates, contributors, and friends about what podcasting means to them.Listen to Elysia's Silo PodcastWool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV PodcastListen to Maester Anthony's PodcastProperly HowardContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds...2023-07-141h 10The LorehoundsBONUS: Whool-Shift-Dust - Mid-Season Check-inIn this special bonus episode, David & John join Lorehound Network Affiliate Elysia to dig into thoughts and theories about the first six episodes of Silo on Apple TV+.In the first part of the show, the trio talk about their spoiler-free thoughts on this new, exciting series and then the conversation moves into a conversation about specifics of what everyone is enjoying, theories and predictions for where the show might be heading.Join us for further discussion of all things Silo over on our Discord Server.Contact Us...2023-06-0947 minThe LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E02 - The Last of Us Part 1BJohn and Brandon continue their discussion of The Last of Us, the 2013 hit game from Naughty Dog. After discussing the fraternal reunion of fall, they compare their playtime as Ellie. They wrap up the recap with the end of the Fireflies and the DLC Left Behind.Find Brandon OnlineTwitter: @BrandonTheBardTime To Explain: A Destiny PodcastSourcesGrounded: The Making of The Last of Us (Beware of Spoilers)Cordyceps: attack of the killer fungi - Planet EarthIMDB SummaryContact Us...2023-04-181h 17The LorehoundsThe Lorehounds Play - E01 - The Last of Us Part 1AJohn 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 (Beware...2023-04-021h 41The LorehoundsTed Lasso - S03E01 - Smells Like Mean SpiritDavid 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 ac...2023-03-1528 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - WhiteDavid 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 or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/co...2023-01-2846 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - RedDavid 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 leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact...2023-01-2438 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - PinkDavid 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 voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact...2023-01-2137 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - OrangeDavid 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 https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during th...2023-01-1745 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - VioletDavid 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 voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to...2023-01-1440 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - BlueDavid 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 https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during th...2023-01-1143 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - GreenDavid 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 like to support us dire...2023-01-0734 minThe LorehoundsKaleidoscope - YellowDavid 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the Season Wrap-u...2023-01-0339 minThe LorehoundsSecond Breakfast - 2022 TV Top 10David 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 before the next episode on Patreon.2022-12-252h 22
The LorehoundsThis Month on the Lorehounds - December 2022Sunday 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 thoughts to share? Send us an email.White Lotus: whitelotus@thelorehounds.comWheel of Time: wot@thelorehounds.comSilmarillion Stories...2022-12-0101 min
The LorehoundsAndor - S01E10 - One Way OutDavid 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....2022-11-121h 40The LorehoundsBONUS - Extended Interview w/Marilyn R. PukkilaSeason 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...2022-10-271h 07The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - Season 1 Wrap-upDavid 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 in the first few pages of The Silmarillion....2022-10-241h 52The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - S01E08 - AlloyedDavid has returned and his veil has been lifted! David and John discussed their hot takes for Episode 8 and then deep dive into the lore around Sauron’s near redemption, the forging of the Rings of Power, and the coming of the Istari. They tied up the episode with some listener feedback about accents, character motivations, and the reception of the show before discussing the future plans for the Lorehounds.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com...2022-10-171h 49The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - S01E07 - The EyeJohn was joined by Aron from Bald Move to discuss the whereabouts of Celeborn, the words of Meteor Man, and production updates on Season 2. John received the last audio diary from David before he returns for the season finale next week. Then, Craig from the Legendarium Podcast and John discussed their thoughts on the Silmarillion, Silmaril Trees, and Uncle Benjen’s transformation into an Orc. Finally, Aron and John took on some listener feedback.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at...2022-10-102h 07The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - S01E06 - UdûnJohn was joined by Aron from Bald Move to discuss orcs, Mount Doom, and their general feelings on the season. John received another audio diary from David with some thoughts on this episode. Then, Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila and John discussed the themes of the Second Age and Tolkien’s approach to magic. Finally, Aron and John took on some listener feedback.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comFind us on...2022-10-032h 05The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - S01E05 - PartingsJohn was joined by Jim from Bald Move to discuss Elrond’s father Eärendil the Mariner, the origins of Mithril, and John’s beef about the status of the Silmarils. John received a surprise audio diary from David with some thoughts on this episode. Then, Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila and John discussed the Palantíri and their role in Tolkien’s legendarium. Finally, Jim and John took on some listener feedback before John hosted the “Spoilore” feedback segment of the Lorecast.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoug...2022-09-261h 00The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - S01E04 - The Great WaveJohn was joined by Jim from Bald Move to discuss the Fallen Elves of the First Age and the origins of Dwarves. David made a surprise guest appearance from the Southlands to explain who owns which screen rights to Tolkien’s legendarium. Then, Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila and John discussed the first few episodes of the new series. Lastly, Jim and John took on some listener feedback before John hosted the first “Spoilore” feedback segment of the Lorecast.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share...2022-09-191h 19
The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - S01E03 - AdarDavid and John discuss Tolkien’s concept of “Canons of Literary Art'' and discuss how to measure if an adaptation runs true to its source. Then, they play a little catchup on some lore & context from Episodes 1 and 2 and answer a listener question before going in for a deep dive on the Island of Numenor!SourcesShippey, Tom. “Tolkien Book to Jackson Script: The Medium and the Message.” Swarthmore College, 16 Feb. 2010.Wikipedia contributors. “Cymatics.” Wikipedia, 20 Apr. 2022.Rubin, Mallory, and Joanna Robinson. “Crucial ‘Lord of the Rings’ Moments to Revisit Before ‘Rings of Power.’” Th...2022-09-121h 17
The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - S01E01 & E02 - Shadow of the Past & AdriftDavid and John explore the history of the Trees of Valinor seen in the prologue to S01E01 of The Rings of Power. The Lorehounds then do a deep dive into the life of Finrod, Galadriel’s brother and her primary motivation in the show. And what in Middle-earth did Meteor Man say to Nori? The guys have some ideas.View our Guide to Second Age Elf Factions here.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.co...2022-09-0550 min
The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - Instant Take - S01E01 & E02David and John take the stage on the Bald Move Discord server to give their hot takes on the premiere of the first two episodes of The Rings of Power. Aron joins the Lorehounds to give some of his opening thoughts on the series, and audience questions lead the conversation into some deep lore territory.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 join...2022-09-0248 minThe LorehoundsThe Second Age - Epilogue: FeedbackDavid and John have finished their deep dive into the Second Age in preparation for Season 1 of the Rings of Power. Aron joins them to discuss recent news, answer listener feedback and to talk about what’s next for the Lorehounds. BONUS Segment: David interviews Librarian Emeritus Marilyn R. Pukkila about Tolkien’s fellowship with the TCBS.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 j...2022-08-291h 30The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - Bonus: New Trailer Reaction and YouTube FanFic ReviewsDavid and John share their thoughts live on the Bald Move Discord server about the brand new Rings of Power Trailer! Watch the trailer on YouTube here. After the break, David walks John through a set of YouTube FanFic adaptations within Tolkien’s universe. Don’t forget to join The Lorehounds for an Instant Talk at 11:15 PM ET on September 1 on the Bald Move Discord server right after the premiere of The Rings of Power!Sources: Films inspired by JRR Tolkien by YouTube user @philmusicfiesta. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9B9B5160CCAA7D802022-08-2550 minThe LorehoundsThe Second Age - Chapter 6: The AftermathDavid and John discuss Tolkien’s son and literary executive, Christopher Tolkien, before wrapping up The Second Age and bringing us full circle to The Lord of the Rings. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien; (4) Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien.Con...2022-08-2243 min
The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - BONUS: Embracer Acquisition, Amazon Updates, and LOTR AppendicesDavid and John discuss today’s wild news that Embracer Group is acquiring the rights to the Lord of the Rings universe! We also give you the details you need to know from Amazon’s flood of Twitter promos that are packed with information. We close the podcast with a walkthrough of the LOTR Appendices: which ones you should read, and which you can skip.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comFind us on Twit...2022-08-1841 minThe LorehoundsThe Second Age - Chapter 5: The Last AllianceDavid and John discuss Tolkien’s experience in World War I before looking into the War of the Last Alliance of Men and Elves. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an emai...2022-08-1538 min
The LorehoundsThe Second Age - Chapter 4: The Rings of PowerDavid and John discuss Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy before telling the story of the forging of the Rings of Power. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr...2022-08-0845 min
The LorehoundsThe Second Age - Chapter 3: The ElvesDavid and John discuss Tolkien’s academic career and obsession with language before breaking down the origin story and political factions of the Elves of Middle-earth. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) The Nature of Middle-earth by J.R.R. TolkienDownload John’s custom flowchart showing the different groups of Elves during the Second Age: Elves...2022-08-0149 min
The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - Comic Con Trailer ReactionDavid and John discuss the new trailer from Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power which premiered at San Diego Comic Con. We take you through a shot by shot breakdown with lore details and wild speculation. Watch the trailer on YouTube here.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 join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on...2022-07-2957 min
The LorehoundsThe Second Age - Chapter 2: The Fall of NúmenorDavid and John discuss the film, tv, and radio adaptations of Tolkien’s work before telling the story of the Fall of Númenor, a tragedy about the power of fear, which will likely be a storyline in The Rings of Power. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien; (4) https://www.ho...2022-07-2548 min
The LorehoundsThe Second Age - Chapter 1: The Rise of NúmenorDavid and John discuss the history of Tolkien’s writings before setting sail to the island of Númenor to introduce our first major location in The Rings of Power. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or...2022-07-1843 min
The LorehoundsThe Rings of Power - Main Teaser BreakdownDavid and John are joined by Bald Move’s Jim and Aron to discuss the brand new “Main Teaser” from Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power which dropped yesterday. The team takes you through our overall thoughts, the main themes, and a shot by shot breakdown of the teaser.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 join us for further...2022-07-1557 min
The LorehoundsThe Second Age - Prologue: Welcome to the Second AgeDavid and John set the stage for the Second Age with a discussion of Tolkien’s life and some background on the people and places of Middle-earth. Join us to begin our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com2022-07-1143 min