The Lorehounds

David is joined by Elysia to discuss episode 6, Ladies of the Willow World, 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 c...

David is joined by Elysia to discuss episode 5, Broken to the Fist, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They start out with their overall impressions of the episode and then look more closely some historical context, then a discussion of the major characters 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 voic...

David is joined by Elysia, Ron and Anthony to have a broad ranging conversation about Dune Part 2. They discuss the production of the film as well as the deeper lore from the books that informed the movies from Denis Villeneuve. 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.c...

David & John discuss episode 4 of the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu. They discuss the major changes from the book's training segment, the charming ways of Blackthorne, and the different uses of the Eightfold Fence. 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, se...

David and Elysia get back together post-ceremony to talk this year's Academy Awards – were there any surprises? What moments worked, what moments really worked, and what moments really didn't? Then count down their own ranking of the 10 Best Picture nominees, plus offer a preview of what films you might want to watch to get a head start on next year's likely awards nominees. Elysia&#39...

David & John are joined by Ron Dawson of Blade Ronner Media to answer listener feedback and give their final thoughts on True Detective: Night Country. Ron Dawson of the Dungeons ‘n’ Durags podcast https://dungeons-n-durags.com 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 truedetective@thelorehou...

John & Elysia discuss episode 3 of the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu. They compare their favorite moments before diving into the unpredictable behavior of Blackthorne, the emotional complexity of Mariko, and the tricks of Toranaga. 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 fe...

Elysia wraps up the Oscars 2024 prep series with guest host Jean and a look at the Technical Award categories – where blockbusters and Best Picture nominees mingle! We cover what's nominated, our predictions, what you need to know about each category to wow dinner party mates with fun facts, and of course interviews and voicemails going deeper – this time on Oscar snobbery, Godzilla love, Poor...

In part 2 of the Lorehounds Oscars 2024 prep series, David and Elysia explore the "Hidden Gems" of the Oscars season: the animated, international, documentary, and shorts categories. They're joined by documentary producer Pedro, animation director Hjalti, and more voices from the Lorehounds community with extra insight into movie-making, the awards circuit, and this year's nominees...

David is joined by Ron Dawson to breakdown all eight episodes of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, now streaming on Amazon Prime. They start off with their spoiler free thoughts and then get into an analysis of the show, looking at the characters, the guest stars and the amazing finale. You can find Ron Dawson, of the Dungeons 'n' Durags podcast at his website: https://blerdronner.com Contact Us Questio...

David & John begin their coverage of the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu. They provide some historical background on the setting before diving into the political machinations of the Council, the disorientation of John Blackthorne, and the mysterious intentions of Lord Toranaga. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can...

Back in August 2021, Steve and Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Reviews (an affiliate of The Lorehounds) invited David, John and Elysia on to discuss the Denis Villeneuve movie, Dune Part 1 .  Dune Part 2 has been released in the theaters and The Lorehounds are planning to do a Oneshot review. Ahead of that we thought we would re-release this podcast for Part 1 to help set the stage for Part 2....

David & John talk with Marilyn R. Pukkila to introduce Rings and Rituals: a new podcast analyzing the rituals portrayed in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Marilyn will be joined by Dr. Sara Brown of Signum University for this 8 episode series that will examine the nature of ritual, both as seen in Rings of Power and also in our daily lives. Subscribe to the Rings & Rituals podca...

David and Elysia officially kick off the Lorehounds Oscar prep series with a look at the biggest awards categories: taking you through the 10 Best Picture nominees one at a time, ranked by number of nominations, as well as the Acting, Directing, and Writing categories – what's what, where to watch, who's expected to win, and the biggest stories and controversies of the year. Along the way...

David & John are joined by Ron Dawson of Blade Ronner Media to discuss their overall thoughts on Season 4 of T rue Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the structure of the season and whether the finale tied up the loose ends in a satisfying way. Join us later in the week for a supersized feedback episode with Ron again. Ron Dawson of the Dungeons ‘n’ Durags podcast https://dungeo...

David & John get ready to cover the new FX series, Shōgun, streaming on Hulu starting Feb 27, 2024. This 10 episode limited series is based on the 1975 Novel by James Clavell and was turned into a television miniseries that aired in 1980. FX has worked to bring accurate historical detail to this look at the political intrigues of feudal Japan, set in the 1600s. Contact Us Questions or comments...

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...

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 6 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the unraveling of a conspiracy, the balance between the supernatural and the traditional mystery, and whether this was a satisfying conclusion to the series. Then, they answer listener feedback. Don't forget to join us next week for a Season Wrap-up podcast! Contact Us Questions or comments? Visi...

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...

John and Brandon retrace their steps through Midgar in Final Fantasy VII Remake . They discuss their experiences with the Final Fantasy series and introduce their new rating system before recapping a surprisingly fresh remake of a game going on 30. Finally, 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...

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...

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 5 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the symmetry between different plotlines, the intensity of the ending, and their hopes for the season 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 truedetect...

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 4 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the plunge into the supernatural, the growing tension in the lives of the protagonists, and another side of Rose. 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 truede...

David and John recap Season 4, Episode 3 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the amazing construction of the episode, the impact of the loss of Annie K., and the increasing suspicion on Hank Prior. 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 Brandon to review the first two episodes of Masters of the Air , now streaming on Apple TV+. They start off with some background about the show and then share their spoiler free hot takes. After a break they discuss the horror of mechanized air combat and discuss the first two episodes in detail. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the con...