The Lorehounds

John, Elysia, and Ian get back in the TARDIS for another year of Doctor Who . They discuss robots, rebels, shwups, and shenanigans in this fun-filled debut of Season 2 of New-New Who. 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 TARDIS@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated...

Elysia and John defend the Two Rivers in Season 3 Episode 7 of The Wheel of Time . They recap the Battle of the Two Rivers, compare it to the book portrayal, and speculate on where the show is going with its many changes. 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, and...

David and John are joined by Aaron from Radioactive Ramblings to discuss the Season 3 Finale of The White Lotus . They discuss the religious themes, the Greek tragedies of several characters, and the future of Mike White's anthology series. Listen to Radioactive Ramblings Here Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feat...

David is joined by Elysia, John, and Zach from the Dune Minute Podcast for a comprehensive breakdown of Dune: Prophecy Season One. The hosts share their thoughts on the HBO show's strengths and weaknesses, exploring everything from impressive performances and stunning visuals to world-building challenges and adaptation choices. The Dune Minute Podcast team brings their encyclopedic knowledge t...

Luke joins Jean and Elysia to talk through the last of the first batch of Daredevil episodes, wrapping up the story from the original team before the show shifts back to the new production team for the last two episodes of the season. They talk through what worked, what worked less, Frank Castle's appearance, Muse and Fisk's roles as villains, and what to expect from the last two episodes...

Elysia and John test Rand's strength in Season 3 Episode 6 of  The Wheel of Time . They recap new players in the Two Rivers, the schemes of the Forsaken, and the music of Tanchico. 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, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/theloreh...

Elysia and John welcome Mark from Nevermind the Music to answer listener feedback from the first half of the season. Listen to Nevermind the Music Here 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, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Advertising Inquiries: http...

John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-first story in The Silmarillion . They discuss werewolf Sauron, the fall of Finrod, and the beginning of elvish-mannish romance. Lea's Content https://linktr.ee/sil.lea Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Sen...

Elysia and John enter the world of dreams in Season 3 Episode 5 of The Wheel of Time . They recap Perrin's undercover operation, Moiraine's emotional ups and downs, and a closer look at Aiel culture. 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, and Network Affili...

Mark from Nevermind the Music joins Elysia to talk about the diegetic music of The Wheel of Time , from the songs sung by characters in season 1 to the Song of lore introduced in season 3, episode 4. What do they have in common, or not in common, musically? And how do the songs of the TV show compare to the book lore? This partial lorecast for the public feeds let's you listen in on Mark and E...

Elysia and John break down what might be the best episode of The Wheel of Time  to date. They recap the backstory of the Aiel, the reimagining of certain book concepts, and the costume design that deserves an Emmy. The Forsaken Statues Referenced in the Discussion Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to:  wot@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Wheel of Time Season Pass...

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 The Empire Strikes Back's  dark turn in a groundbreaking trilogy, the iconic moments that shaped the universe arguably more than the original movie, and the Cloud City easter eggs you didn't know you missed. Links to Patreon, Superca...

Jean and Elysia recap and react to a surprisingly strong first season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man , the new Disney+ show that takes place in a Marvel universe different but not far away from the MCU's 616 – one where Peter Parker gets a totally fresh origin story with a cast of characters that mix the classics with fresh faces. After giving their spoiler-free reactions, they talk...

Elysia and John do a deep dive on the seven official Ajahs and one secret Ajah in The Wheel of Time . They discuss the qualities of each Ajah, how the Amyrlin's Ajah fits into the mix, and intra/inter-Ajah politics. 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, and Net...

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...