Star Wars — a Lorehounds Podcast

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,...

John and Marilyn recap the last four episodes of the new Star Wars limited series, Skeleton Crew . They discuss the morality of Jod, the growth of the smaller protagonists, and a finale sure to leave Star Wars fans satisfied. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at st...

John and Marilyn discuss the first four episodes of the new Star Wars limited series, Skeleton Crew . They discuss the rise of the Star Wars  suburb, the impressive acting of a young cast, and a galaxy-wide conspiracy that the space Goonies  are here to solve. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or though...

Calling 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...

It'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, se...

John 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. (Sta...

In 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 T...

In 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...

The 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 series Links to Discord, Lorehounds P...

Elysia 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 Th...

Elysia 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  –  01:19:52 Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-L...

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...

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...

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, 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, 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...

David and John are joined by military expert Lieutenant Colonel Matt Cavanaugh, author of Strategy Strikes Back: How Star Wars Explains Modern Military Conflict to discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story . They discuss what Star Wars can teach us about military structures, strategies, and the human impact of war. Matt's Book: Strategy Strikes Back: How Star Wars Explains Modern Military Conflict...

Get 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 watch...

David and John discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as the fifth entry in their Star Wars Film Festival chronological rewatch. They discuss the messy production, the incredible character development, and the effect it has on the legacy of A New Hope . 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 voicema...

Happy Life Day! David and John are joined by Properly Howard's Anthony and Steve to watch the most bizarre movie ever made in a galaxy far, far away. They discuss Bea Arthur's showstoppers, four-armed Julia Child, and a VR headset that should have never been shown on screen. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.c...

David and John have a fan service party in a galaxy far, far away. They discuss the origins of Han, the lost opportunity of a Syndicate-verse, and the chaotic production of this charming entry into the Star Wars canon. Then, they round up feedback from Solo, Revenge of the Sith, and Ahsoka. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelore...

David 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 here: Wool-Shift-Dust Find all of the Lorehounds Affiliate podcasts here: theloreh...

David and John watch a democracy crumble in a galaxy far, far away. They discuss the manipulation of Palpatine, the mistakes of the Jedi Council, and the uneven character development of Anakin. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe. Find...

David and John are joined by Elysia to discuss the Season Finale of Ahsoka , the newest Star Wars series on Disney+. They discuss the unexpected progress of our protagonists, whether the season accomplished its goals, and what they hope to see in Season 2. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@th...