The Lorehounds

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...

John is joined by Kaitlyn Facista, creator of Tea with Tolkien, to discuss the first half of the chapter Of the Return of the Noldor, the fourteenth story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the death of Fëanor, the heroism of Fingon, and the suspicions of Thingol. Kaitlyn's Website & Twitter Tea With Tolkien @TeawithTolkien Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linkt...

David and John welcome a familiar voice as a full-fledged Lorehound. They discuss what this will mean for the podcast going forward, and what they're most excited about covering together. 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 . Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds...

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4, Second of His Name & King of the Narrow Sea, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss the courtship of Rhaenyra, the growing divisions between her and Alicent, and the intentions of Daemon. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form o...

John, David and Elysia gather one last time to say goodbye to a dearly loved season of Television. They are joined by Japanese Historian, Nate Ledbetter. They discuss their overall thoughts for the season and then 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 to lorehounds @the...

David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2, The Heirs of the Dragon & The Rogue Prince, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss their backgrounds on the Game of Thrones franchise, the rising tensions under King Viserys I Targaryen, and the unique nature of this prequel series. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contac...

If you have not already done so, we really want to invite you to check out Anthony & Steve over on Properly Howard Movie Review! The theme for their current of old movies to review is “Felonies and Fugazies” – how good is that!? We’ve taken the 2nd episode for the season to drop it in here so you get a chance to experience the hilarity when these two get together on the mic! Be sure to subscri...

David, John, and Elysia recap episode 10, A Dream of a Dream, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the refreshing subversion of tropes, the symmetry between characters and plot points, and whether this was the best show of the year so far. Join them next week for a Season Wrap-up with listener feedback and special guest scholar Nathan Ledbetter. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us...

David is joined by Ron and Anthony to discuss the latest A24 film, Civil War (2024), written and directed by Alex Garland. They start off with their spoiler free hot takes and overall impressions of the movie. After a short break they dig deep into this complex and provocative film.\ Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail f...

John and Marilyn discuss Dragonfly , a short story in Tales from Earthsea , a compilation of stories within The Earthsea Cycle  by Ursula K. LeGuin. This bridge between Tehanu  and The Other Wind  allows John and Marilyn to explore the way trauma affects different people, the power of youth to create change, and what it means to find balance. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Marilyn...

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Men, the thirteenth story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the awakening of men, the acceleration of time, and the apparent inaction of the Valar. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribe https://www.pat...

David and John recap episode 9, Crimson Sky, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the amazing performance of Anna Sawai, the political incompetence of Ishido, and the stakes for the finale. 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 to lorehounds @ thelor...

John and Brandon are joined by Jean to journey through the galaxy and combat alien factions in Halo , the series that began the online gaming revolution. They discuss the latest in gaming news and what they've been playing before diving into the history, lore, and story of Halo . Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail f...

David and John recap episode 8, The Abyss of Life, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the deception of Toranaga, the competing motivations of John Blackthorne, and the show's big departure from the book. 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 to...

David is joined by Elysia for a quick reaction to episode 8 of Shōgun on FX. Stay tuned as David and John will be back later in the weekend for a full episode breakdown. 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 . Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for furth...

Elysia and David break down the new Dev Patel-Jordan Peele produced action thriller Monkey Man – from all the crazy COVID production events through the plot and filmmaking details to a briefing on Hindu Mythology. All the details to help you get the most out of this directorial debut (spoiler-free until the first break). You can find the Monkey Man trailer referenced in the episode here . Contact...

David is joined by Elysia to discuss episode 7, A Stick of Time, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They start out with their overall impressions of the episode and then look more closely at some historical context, then a discussion of the major plot points and characters and then answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form...