The Lorehounds

Elysia and John break down the second and third episodes of Season 3 of  The Wheel of Time  on Prime Video. They discuss the return to the Two Rivers, the alliances between the Forsaken, and the introduction of the Aiel Waste. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to:  wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord,...

Elysia and John break down the action-packed debut of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time  on Prime Video. They discuss the Aes Sedai's insidious enemies, the fellowship of the Emond's Field Five, and the growing tension between Rand and his allies. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass Links to Patr...

Elysia and Jean could not let episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again – "The Hollow of His Hand" – go by without discussing the legacy of Kamar de los Reyes as White Tiger, and what all this means for the story going forward. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to:  mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions...

David and John discuss the first four episodes of Season 3 of The White Lotus . They discuss the patriarchal Ratliffs, the trio of frenemies, the astrologically mismatched Rick and Chelsea, and the Thai employees of the White Lotus. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to whitelotus@thelorehound...

John 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 Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email...

Jean and Elysia, fresh off their subscriber retrospective about the Netflix Marvel universe, respond to the first two episodes of the new Daredevil: Born Again – "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics." How are they coping with THAT thing that happened, and how did the two separate production eras come together? And who's the secret MVP of this first drop? Contact Us Questions or...

David joins Elysia to talk through the good, the bad, and the Hulu streaming errors of the 97th Academy Awards – from the night's biggest winners to its most awkward moments, plus how to start your prep early for next year. Links referenced in the ep: Elysia's (too-long) Letterboxd list of 2025 films to watch John Oliver explains the West Bank The 97th Academy Awards aired Sunday, March 2,...

John is joined by Aaron from Lore of the Rings to discuss Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin, the twentieth story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the might of an elvish king, the feat of Morgoth, and the rise of heroic houses of men. Listen to Aaron's Podcast Lore of the Rings Podcast Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep l...

In 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 Race...

Elysia is joined by Paulo from The Oscars Death Race Podcast to break down the Best Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress categories, as well as Directing and Cinematography. Elysia brings the narrative angle, while Paulo brings a deeper look at the stats of Oscar season, and what they might say about who will win. After that, Elysia wraps up with more input from Lisa on the acting races, and then...

Elysia keeps trying to make the term "Blockbuster Awards" happen as she and Logan from the Academy of Death Racers talk about nominees like Dune: Part Two , Alien: Romulus , and Nosferatu in the so-called "below the line" (or "tech") awards: Visual Effects, Production Design, Costuming, Make-Up & Hairstyling, Film Editing, and Sound. Then, stick around until the end for...

After giving their spoiler-free hot takes on the 4th Captain American movie – Brave New World – and talking through some of the production drama, Jean and Elysia break down the highlights, and also what's missing. Why are so many saying they can't connect with this movie, and why shouldn't we worry about what's next anyway? Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to:  m cu@th...

Mark from the Academy of Death Racers and Rambling Cinema joins Elysia to talk about what she considers three of the most important Oscar categories: International Films (formerly Films Not in the English Language) and the two writing awards – Adapted and Original Screenplay. Avoiding spoilers for those who haven't seen the movies, they talk through what makes or breaks these 15 films, which i...

To talk about one of her favorite categories of every Oscar race, this year's five emotional Live-Action Shorts nominees, Elysia brings in Katherine Oktober Matthews, the inventer of a tool called the Emotion Mixer – a framework for breaking down the rich palate of emotional storytelling. They'll give you the premise of each short and also how it will make you feel, so you can decide which...

Documentary Editor Rebecca June Lane joins Elysia to talk through what makes a good documentary in general, and what in particular makes this year's crop of Documentary Feature and Documentary Short nominees good. You'll walk away with an overview of what exactly is nominated and why, what's likely to win, and which films you might want to add to your own watchlist. Links referenced in...

David welcomes Mark and Nicole from Nevermind the Music to discuss Questlove's groundbreaking documentary on Saturday Night Live's musical legacy. Together they explore the documentary's stunning opening medley, the show's role as a cultural signal booster, and how SNL revolutionized live music on television. This preview episode features highlights from their conversation about SN...

Note: This podcast begins with a spoiler-free review for those who have not yet seen the film. Marilyn (student and teacher of ritual), Anthony (religious studies professor), David (cinematography aficionado), and Elysia (walking BTS reel) team up to select the next pope – or at least to dive into all the philosophy, politics, and fantastic filmmaking of Conclave , the 8x-Oscar-nominated movie all...

Elysia and John break down the first full trailer for Season 3 of The Wheel of Time  on Prime Video. They discuss their hopes for the season with full book spoilers. Links Referenced: Teaser , New Trailer , Mat Promo Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Networ...

Mark joins Elysia for a Nevermind the Oscars crossover event to discuss the Best Original Score and Best Original Song nominees at the 2025 Oscars. Expect many music clips and much analysis, and to walk away with a new appreciation for Diane Warren and musicians who destroy pianos. Links referenced in the ep: Nevermind the Music: "Defying Gravity" Playing the Cristal Baschet ( Conclave ) M...

David and John return to a galaxy far, far away to resume the Star Wars Film Fest : their series discussing each main Star Wars film in order. They talk about what the original Star Wars  movie meant to them and their generations, the changes George Lucas brought to his later updates, and the impact Star Wars  has had on the greater science fiction community. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord,...

With the help of guests Dina and Hauvery (and Aki via voicemail), Elysia tries to wade through the sea of controversy surrounding 13x-Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez – turning to these Mexican and trans filmmakers and fans to guide her through the ins and outs and inside perspectives of the escalating drama. Find Dina (@unglobitoazul)  and Hauvery (@ehauvery)  on IG Hauvery's Emilia Pérez ar...

Benoit Berthe Siward of Animation Showcase joins Elysia to talk through 6 of the 10 Oscar nominations in the Animated Feature and Animated Shorts categories, while also offering insights into the Oscar campaigning process. But first, Elysia enlists the help of community members to talk about the other four feature nominees – which films are worth your time, and why, and which are most likely to wi...

Jean and Elysia recap what we learned about the "monsters" of Creature Commandos season 1, this season's pros and cons, and what it's set up for season 2. But first, we talk about that Superman trailer, and what else is coming soon to the DU. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email...

Elysia sits down with David to talk through the coverage plans for this year's Oscars prep series – with this year's more condensed Oscars timeline, expect a blitz of content coming your way, in a new format! Coming next – Animated Features & Shorts (w/ Benoit from Animation Showcase) The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm (on ABC in the US) Check how many Oscar nom...

Get prepped for the year 2025 in Marvel with Jean and Elysia as they talk through what's coming, their hype levels, and what they're most looking forward to for: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man , Captain America: Brave New World , Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts* , Ironheart , The Fantastic Four: First Steps , Eyes of Wakanda , Marvel Zombies , and Wonder Man . Contact Us Questio...