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The Triarchy of John, Elysia, and David are briefly joined by Anthony to recap the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They discuss anachronistic music, cold but kind fathers, and subtle digs are George Martin. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions st...

Elysia is joined by Lisa (aka RedZippy) to put her theater and costume expertise to work evaluating this year's line-up in the 2026 Oscars' three art-direction categories: Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup & Hairstyling – the last of which especially is secretly one of the most exciting list of nominees in the race. Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoiler-free....

David and John recap a somber episode of The Pitt . Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: ptmc@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

The 2026 British Academy Film Awards (better known as the BAFTAs) are airing this Sunday, February 22nd at 5 pm GMT (11 am ET) – and, in this episode, Elysia will ensure that you recognize all of the nominees so you can make your own picks and predictions as to who will win, and how that will affect the Oscar voting that begins four days later. Or just listen along to find out what's been dubb...

John and Elysia recap the fifth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They discuss the demands of Egg, Dunk's origin story, and whether the Light of the Seven might have some meaning. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally...

EDIT: This is a reposting as there was an error with the initial audio file upload. Specifically, the Pre-Season dsicussion was uploaded by accident. David is joined by Ian and Deneé from The Captain's Pod for a mid-season check-in on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, covering episodes one through five. The conversation explores what's working halfway through the season: the show's balanci...

David and John check in on the most emotionally resonant episode of the season, a quieter, contemplative hour in which the ER finally takes a breath. The conversation centers on the death of Louis and the profound found-family grief it unleashes across the staff, alongside a charged debate about the ethics of keeping an incarcerated patient in an already-stretched emergency department, and what Dr...

David, Jean, and Elysia wrap up their coverage of Marvel's Wonder Man with the back half of the season, going episode by episode through the finale. The hosts share their spoiler-free hot takes on the full season before diving in, with Jean making the bold case that Wonder Man is the best character-driven story Marvel has told on screen — TV or film. The conversation also touches on the show&#...

Whether or not you plan to watch along when the 2026 Spirit Awards air this Sunday, February 15 (or later), Elysia will walk you through everything you need to know: what's nominated in what categories, what overlaps are there with the Oscars, and what hidden gems might you want to check out. Chapters Emerging Filmmaker Awards jury prizes (00:02:40) Special Awards jury prizes (00:18:44) Best F...

John, Elysia, and Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review recap the fourth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They discuss the excuses of Targaryens, the layering of prophecies, and their dream draft team of 7. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinion...

David and John watch the doctors take each other to task in a contentious episode of The Pitt . Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquirie...

Elysia is joined by Brandon from ShortStick blog and podcast for a look at the five nominees for each of the three short-film Oscar categories: Animated Shorts (00:08:29), Documentary Shorts (00:29:07), and Live-Action Shorts (00:54:48). They lay out what each short film is, what makes it stand out, and where you can see them (when possible), as they discuss how short films works differently from...

David, Jean, and Elysia discuss the first four episodes of Marvel's Wonder Man, exploring the show's unique approach to superhero storytelling through the lens of Hollywood industry satire. The conversation examines how the series balances meta-commentary on franchise fatigue with genuine character development, questioning whether its self-aware critique of Marvel's own practices serve...

John, Elysia, and Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review recap the third episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They talk about the Dunk & Egg relationship, the implications of book changes, and the tough spot Dunk has found himself in. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.e...

Book-reader Marilyn and show-and-movies-only Elysia and Jean gather to tell Rick Riordan's stories of the gods and their children in their deep dive into the seas of seasons 1 and 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. After some background and spoiler-free thoughts on the series overall, they talk through the major character arcs across both seasons, comparing the show to the books...

David and John try to put a finger in - I mean on - what makes the Pitt special. They discuss the flirtatious doctors, the mistakes of students, and the show's approach to real-world issues. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally a...

Elysia talks to practical VFX artist Lee Romaire about everything he's learned from a 25-year career covering everything from Emmy-winning special-effects makeup and Frankenstein animal gore to Disney park animatronics and robotic red-carpet accessories. Links from the discussion: Romaire Studios website Keke Palmer interviews Frank Ocean & the animatronic baby Socks recreates the Five Nig...

John, Elysia, and Steve from Properly Howard Movie Review recap the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They talk about lances of all kind, tugs of war, and the meaning of being a knight. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours p...

David and Elysia officially kick of this year's awards-season coverage with their reactions to the 2026 Oscar nominees, including all the new records set by this year's crop. After talking through the headlines (00:11:40), they preview this year's 10 Best Picture nominees (00:30:30) before discussing the biggest surprises and snubs (01:29:19) and the four acting categories (01:49:33)....

David and John buckle up for the beginning of the action in this episode of The Pitt . They discuss fireworks and PTSD, fatherhood, and bedside manner. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong...

Captain’s Pod: Warp 9! Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Kids These Days S1E1  Join Ian and Deneé as they invade the Lorehounds feed and provide a warp speed recap of the latest episode of Starfleet Academy!  00:1:10 - Spoiler free thoughts 00:02:51 - Spoiler thoughts Find Captain’s Pod: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-pod-a-star-trek-companion/id1594652949 Spotify:  https://open...

John, Elysia, and Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review recap the premiere of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They discuss the drama and the moisture surrounding the most earnest man in Westeros. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours per...

Jean and Elysia convene to assess the states of both the MCU and DCU going into 2026, pitting them head-to-head across 4 categories. What upcoming projects get them (and you) most excited, and when the votes are tallied, which franchise will they crown the current winner? Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Se...

David and John settle in for a pretty hilarious episode of The Pitt . They discuss the growing tension between the attending doctors, the character arcs they expect to see, and the level of medical gore in the show. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated...

The awards season is also heating up in Europe, with Round Two of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) voting underway. With the longlists announced, Elysia takes you on a tour of the 16 short films longlisted in two categories – what makes each special, which can you find where to watch yourself, which might you have already seen, and which short has turned up in a Lorehounds episo...