The Lorehounds

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...

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 t...

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. Contac...

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 &#...

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 circumstance...

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 tyran...

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 w...

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...

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...

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 distincti...

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.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affi...

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 (spo...

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 discu...

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.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Netw...

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.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates...

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 recap Werewolf by Night Agatha All Along coverage Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Properly Howard / Cocoons of Horror) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates link...

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 ex...

David 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 handler, and whether PTA successfully navigated telling this story....

David and Anthony dive deep into Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, exploring its surprising comedic elements, technical achievements, and rich thematic complexity. This opening conversation examines the father-daughter relationship at the film's core, PTA's bold production choices including VistaVision filmmaking, and the movie's unexpected hopefulness despite its action-thriller...

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia are back for one more round of Peacemaker analysis – breaking down the season (series?) finale plot arc by plot arc, making comic-book comparisons, and looking ahead to what they know and what they suspect will be coming next for these characters and the rest of the DCU. The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025)...

David and Mark from Nevermind the Music explore the musical choices behind Alien: Earth's eight end credit songs. Mark breaks down the technical elements—keys, tempos, instrumentation, and characteristic chords—that connect tracks ranging from Black Sabbath's "The Mob Rules" to Pearl Jam's "Animal." The conversation examines how music supervisor Maggie Phillips selected...

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: The Peacemaker season 2 finale is dividing the internet! ...And the Lorehounds? One of us liked it, one of us really didn't, and the other is somewhere in between. Jean, Elysia, and Aaron make our cases for why we feel the way we feel in this extended hot take of a special episode reacting to "Full Nelson." Tune in again next week for a...

John and Marilyn take a broader look at this season of Foundation and respond to listener feedback and theories. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  empire @ thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or oth...

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia strap in for the rollercoaster ride of Peacemaker season 2, episode 7: "Like a Keith in the Night" – from the controversial reveals about this world and its characters to the funniest-ever utterance of the word "four." The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02E01 Peacemaker S02E02 P...

David, John, and Elysia close out season one of Alien: Earth with a comprehensive discussion of the show's themes, performances, and storytelling choices. The conversation explores Noah Hawley's approach to the franchise, character dynamics including the morally complex Dame Sylvia and the enigmatic Kirsch, and the Peter Pan mythology woven throughout the narrative. They debate whether the...