The Lorehounds

Elysia and John recap the final episode of Season 1 of the soft reboot of Doctor Who  on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the emotional regression of the Doctor, the redemption of Mel, and the remaining mysteries. Then, they answer listener feedback. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share?...

David and John recap Season 2, Episode 2, Rhaenyra the Cruel , of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon . They discuss the tragedy of the Cargyll twins, the performance of Rhys Ifans, and the trauma of Helaena. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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...

John is joined by Dr. Anthony LeDonne, host of the Properly Howard and Electric Bookaloo podcasts, and Dr. Chad Carmichael, Professor of Philosophy, to discuss the second half of the chapter Of the Return of the Noldor, the fifteenth story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the Third Battle of Beleriand, the Siege of Angband, and the meaning behind the title of The Silmarillion . Chad Charmichael&...

Elysia 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 loreb...

Elysia and John recap the eighth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who  on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the return of a Classic Who villain, the expansion of the Pantheon, and the Doctor's family. Then, they answer listener feedback. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send...

David and John recap Season 2, Episode 1, A Son for a Son , of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon . They discuss the hypocrisy of the Hightowers, the tragedies of both sides of the family, and Blood and Cheese. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 ema...

A 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, par...

Elysia and John recap the seventh episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who  on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the introduction of a new fan favorite, the implications of this episode on Doctor Who canon, and the Bridgerton of it all. Then, they answer listener feedback. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and...

David and John are joined by Maester Anthony of Electric Bookaloo to preview Season 2 of House of the Dragon . 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 hotd@thelorehounds.com . Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Sign up for the One-Time HOTD Seaso...

We 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...

Step 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...

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 9 & 10, The Green Council & The Black Queen, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss the Amazing Race (TM) to Aegon II, the triumphs and tragedies of Rhaenyra, and the smirks of Rhaenys. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the...

David is joined by fellow Lorehound Elysia and Aaron, from the Radioactive Ramblings podcast, to discuss the latest installment to George Miller’s Mad Max franchise – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024). As always, they start out with their spoiler free hot takes and then, after a short break, move into a full discussion of the movie as well as answering listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comme...

Elysia and John recap the sixth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who  on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the poignant critiques of modern society, the practical effects-driven monsters, and the pronunciation of Ncuti. Then, they answer listener feedback. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts...

In back-to-back conversations, Elysia unearths everything Planet of the Apes – starting with a trip down nostalgia lane with David to explore what made the original film series (especially that very first film from 1968) so special, after which Elysia is joined by guest Logan from the Academy of Death Racers to get into the new film series – with a deep dive into especially Kingdom of the Planet o...

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

David, John, Elysia, and Aaron discuss the busy summer of coverage ahead of us in this silly podcast about future podcasts. They talk about The Boys, House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, The Acolyte, and more. 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com . Links to Pa...

Elysia and John recap the fifth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who  on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the brave choice to have a Doctor-light episode so early in the new series, the increasingly magical adventures, and whether the Welsh are welcoming. Then, they answer listener feedback. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore...

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 7 & 8, Driftmark & The Lord of the Tides, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss a trade for a dragon, a family dispute, and the beginnings of war. Then, they answer listener feedback. 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 and John recap the fourth episode of the soft reboot of Doctor Who  on BBC1 and Disney+. They discuss the return of Steven Moffat, the heavy critiques of religion and capitalism, and the ongoing mysteries of this debut season. Then, they answer listener feedback. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and...

Elysia and John assemble the X-Men for a recap of the shockingly good debut season of X-Men '97 , the latest entry in Disney+'s Marvel pantheon. They discuss their backgrounds on this revival of a '90s classic, the incredible pace of the show, and the character moments that keep us teary-eyed. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our websit...

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 5 & 6, We Light the Way & The Princess and the Queen, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss an eventful wedding, the priorities of Corlys Velaryon, and the guiding principles behind Alicent. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or u...

David, John, and Marilyn break down the new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power . They go through the teaser shot by shot giving their theories, filling in context from the Tolkien legendarium, and discussing their hopes for Season 2. Then, they answer listener feedback. See Our Visual Teaser Guide On Notion The Rings of Power Season 2 Teaser Guide Links to Patreon, Supercast, Dis...

Elysia and John discuss the first three episodes of the soft reboot of Doctor Who  on BBC1 and Disney+. They recap the Christmas special featuring a new companion, the classic RTD episode of "Space Babies," and the introduction of a new category of villains in "The Devil's Chord." Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us De...

Elysia, John, and Marilyn discuss the final season of the Star Wars animated series, The Bad Batch  and the limited series, Tales of the Empire . They discuss the amazing character work of both series, the stunning visuals of modern Star Wars animation, and the implications for the rest of the Star Wars canon. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Con...