The Lorehounds

Silo's first season may be over on Apple TV+, but we're not ready to let go just yet! For one final episode to wrap up the season, Elysia and Luke call in John, David, and Jean of The Lorehounds to hand out awards for everything from the best episode to the best prop of the season. Expect more sounds, more silliness, but takes as deep as ever in our final first season wrap-up party. This e...

John and Brandon discuss Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , the 2019 Star Wars canon video game from Respawn Entertainment. After giving their spoiler-free thoughts on the game and its place in the Star Wars universe, they give a full recap of the gameplay, plot, and characters in this imperial era adventure. Find Brandon Online Twitter: @BrandonTheBard Time To Explain: A Destiny Podcast Contact Us Qu...

David and John continue their coverage of Season 2 of Foundation on Apple TV+. They discuss the return of Hari Selden to the outside world, the religious arm of the Foundation, the appearance of the mule, and Empire's courtship of Dominion. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Prop...

David and John begin their coverage of Season 2 of Foundation on Apple TV+. They discuss the production value of the show and their expectations for Season 2 after a mixed-bag Season 1. Then, they do a scene-by-scene recap of Empire's naked fight scene and impending provisional marriage, Gaal and Salvor's awkward relationship, and Seldon's struggle to piece his mind together. Listen to...

David, Jean, and Elysia continue their coverage of Marvel's Secret Invasion, the latest MCU show on Disney+. The team debates the quality of the season overall, whether Nick Fury is a jerk, and who the Skrulls are as a people. Then, Jean launches into his defense of superhero movies. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast...

David and Anthony discuss the latest Wes Anderson film, Asteroid City. After discussing their personal Wes Anderson histories, they dive into the themes, production, and wacky plot of the movie. Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at l...

It's been one year since the release of the first episode of the Lorehounds Podcast. We're incredibly grateful to you, our listeners. So, we've decided to release the interview portion of our latest episode of Second Breakfast for the public. We chat with our network affiliates, contributors, and friends about what podcasting means to them. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shif...

David, Jean, and Elysia continue their coverage of Marvel's Secret Invasion, the latest MCU show on Disney+. After recapping an implausible submarine sequence and debating the relevance of an out-of-network Nick Fury David, Jean and Elysia discuss connections with the comics and speculate on what is coming next. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Listen to M...

David and John discuss Season Two of the FX on Hulu original series, The Bear . After giving their general thoughts on the season and their experiences with season one, they break down the first half of the season. Then, they focus in on the episodes Fishes, Forks, and Friends and Family. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast...

David, Jean, and Elysia continue their coverage of Marvel's Secret Invasion, the latest MCU show on Disney+. After recapping the meeting of the council of Skrulls, the struggles of Nick Fury, and the masterful acting of Olivia Colman, David, Jean and Elysia discuss connections with the comics and speculate on what is coming next. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV P...

David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the first five chapters of the third book in Ursula K. LeGuin's Earthsea Cycle, The Farthest Shore. After recapping the plot of the book's introduction, they discuss the traces of Daoism, patriarchy, and Vietnam War-era politics in the story. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Marilyn's Web...

David, Jean, and Elysia begin their coverage of Marvel's Secret Invasion, the latest MCU show on Disney+. After giving some background on the Skrulls, the MCU political landscape, and some of the characters in the show, they recap the plotlines of all the major characters. Finally, Jean presents his Comics Corner. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Contact U...

David and John are joined by Maester Anthony from the Properly Howard Podcast to discuss Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor. Anthony shares his experience with Tolkien and the Silmarillion before the three dive into Melkor's petition for pardon, Nienna's mercy, and Fëanor's pride. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback. Listen to Maester Anthony's Podcast Properly How...

David and John go back to the beginning in a galaxy far, far away. They provide some production details and general impressions before diving into the origin story of Anakin Skywalker, maybe Vader someday later. Finally, they answer listener feedback. 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 du...

John and Moses begin their journey to the Grand Line with their coverage of the anime pirate adventure, One Piece . They discuss the first four arcs of the series covering episodes 1-30. Throughout these arcs, they compare their thoughts on the best qualities of Luffy, how the Straw Hats work together, and more. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehound...

John and Marilyn discuss the Peacock original series, Mrs. Davis . After giving their general thoughts on the series, they discuss the themes of parent-child relationships, free will vs. fate, and who we put our faith in. Then they speculate on what came next for our favorite nun and cowboy. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Liste...

David, Jean, and Elysia review Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse, the new animated hit from your friendly multiverse superhero. They discuss the animation style, the references to the comics, and what's next for Spider-man animation. Stick around after the credits for Jean's thoughts on recent Spider-man comics. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Conta...

In this special bonus episode, David & John join Lorehound Network Affiliate Elysia to dig into thoughts and theories about the first six episodes of Silo on Apple TV+. In the first part of the show, the trio talk about their spoiler-free thoughts on this new, exciting series and then the conversation moves into a conversation about specifics of what everyone is enjoying, theories and predicti...

David and John complete their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso . Richmond is on its way to the Champions League, but first they need to have a rematch with West Hamm. Our favorite characters say their goodbyes and move on with their journeys. David and John recap the series finale and answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an...

David and John complete their coverage of the HBO Original Series, White House Plumbers . The Hunt family grieves while Liddy can't leave them alone. Jim McCord and John Dean decide to do what's best for them, leaving the plumbers stuck in prison. David and John recap the biggest story moments and answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an...

David and John complete their coverage of the HBO Original Series, Barry . The final episode of the series is here, and Barry expects to go out in a blaze of glory. David and John discuss Bill Hader's achievement in making a consistently great series, his unique cinematic style, and this satisfying conclusion to a landmark show. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us...

David and John are joined by Aaron from the Lore of the Rings Podcast to discuss Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië, the journey of the Eldar across the sea to Aman, the sundering of the Teleri, and the founding of the Elvish havens in the West. They draw comparisons to The Rings of Power and the Lord of the Rings in this encyclopedic chapter of the Silmarillion. Listen to Aaron's Podcas...

David and Jean are joined by Elysia to provide background for Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse ahead of its June release. They discuss their histories with Spider-man, their impressions of Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse, and their thoughts on the animation style and its impact on the MCU. Listen to Elysia's Silo Podcast Wool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV Podcast Contact Us Questions, comments...

David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso . Everybody needs their mom this episode. Ted confronts demons from his past, Nate is given an opportunity to move forward, and Jamie regains his wings. David and John recap their favorite moments and answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@th...

David and John continue their coverage of the HBO Original Series, White House Plumbers . Hunt and Liddy deal with the aftermath of the break-in and arrests, the Hunt family falls apart, and Dorothy holds Howard's life together. David and John recap the biggest story moments and answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@th...