The Lorehounds

Assistant directing and lighting industry professional, and the host of the ContraZoom podcast, Dakota Arsenault joins Elysia to get into the technical details behind this year's Oscar nominees for Cinematography, Visual Effects, Film Editing, and Sound. They look at why a movie is nominated, what makes it special, and others they would have liked to see make the cut. Stick around after their...

David is joined by Lorehounds co-host Jean and Nichole from the Nevermind the Music podcast to check in on Hulu's Paradise, starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden. The conversation opens spoiler-free with their pitches for why you should be watching, then dives into season one's twists and character-driven storytelling before breaking down season two's bold expansion to the surfa...

David, John, and Marilyn complete their journey through the Earthsea Cycle , this time covering the final novel, The Other Wind . They discuss the inversion of power balances, the anthropology at the heart of LeGuin's work, and the reexamination of past works by their creators. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreo...

Mark returns to the CinemaHounds Oscars coverage series for the second annual "Nevermind the Oscars Music" crossover special discussing not only this year's crop of Original Song and Original Score nominees but also their musical influences, lookalikes, and others they would have liked to have seen on the ballot. Expect plenty of clips from an eclectic collection of genre with deep-dig...

David and John recap all the fax machine malfunctions, nepo baby drama, and workplace romance dynamics of this intense episode of The Pitt . View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/con...

Elysia and guest Logan take a tour that begins with this year's five Oscar-animated features before turning to other highlights from the surprisingly short eligibility list, the most surprising exclusions from the eligibility list, and Logan's thoughts on this year's animated shorts and a few final recommendations and general Oscar picks and predictions. Origin and rules (00:03:49) The...

John and Elysia set sail on the East Blue and recap One Piece Season 1 before the live action Season 2 premieres on March 10. They discuss the Hope-Punk of Luffy, the theme of found family, and the absurdity of the production. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: onepiece@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contac...

David welcomes Ian from The Captain's Pod and John from the Dune Minute podcast for a wide-ranging mid-season conversation about The Pitt Season 2. The discussion explores Langdon's recovery journey and the spectrum of forgiveness he encounters from colleagues, the authenticity of addiction representation on screen, and why Dr. Robbie's guilt over failing his mentee creates such powerf...

Elysia is joined by documentary and TV editor Rebecca June Lane ( IMDb ) to break down highlight's from the year in documentary filmmaking, starting with this year's Oscar nominees and expanding to recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for more of the most talked about 2025 documentaries and beyond. The five nominees, and related docs (00:06:58) More recommendations (01:11:21) More fun...

David and John recap another emotional episode of The Pitt . The system is down, the whiteboards are up, and the Olgilvies are Olgilvie-ing. View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/con...

Elysia is joined by Mexican film critic Héctor Serrano to tour the best cinema of the year from around the world, from this year's five Oscar nominees to highlights from the shortlist and beyond: Best International Film – history & rules (0:04:02) The 5 nominees (0:16:54) Shortlisted films (01:02:55) Other awards & more recs (01:26:16) Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoil...

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Túrin Turambar , the twenty-fourth portion of The Silmarillion . They discuss the Norse origins of Túrin, the effects of curses and expectations, and the changes in Thingol. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/th...

The Triarchy of John, Elysia, and David are briefly joined by Anthony to recap the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They discuss anachronistic music, cold but kind fathers, and subtle digs are George Martin. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions st...

Elysia is joined by Lisa (aka RedZippy) to put her theater and costume expertise to work evaluating this year's line-up in the 2026 Oscars' three art-direction categories: Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup & Hairstyling – the last of which especially is secretly one of the most exciting list of nominees in the race. Note: All film discussion in this episode is spoiler-free....

David and John recap a somber episode of The Pitt . Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: ptmc@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

The 2026 British Academy Film Awards (better known as the BAFTAs) are airing this Sunday, February 22nd at 5 pm GMT (11 am ET) – and, in this episode, Elysia will ensure that you recognize all of the nominees so you can make your own picks and predictions as to who will win, and how that will affect the Oscar voting that begins four days later. Or just listen along to find out what's been dubb...

John and Elysia recap the fifth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They discuss the demands of Egg, Dunk's origin story, and whether the Light of the Seven might have some meaning. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally...

EDIT: This is a reposting as there was an error with the initial audio file upload. Specifically, the Pre-Season dsicussion was uploaded by accident. David is joined by Ian and Deneé from The Captain's Pod for a mid-season check-in on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, covering episodes one through five. The conversation explores what's working halfway through the season: the show's balanci...

David and John check in on the most emotionally resonant episode of the season, a quieter, contemplative hour in which the ER finally takes a breath. The conversation centers on the death of Louis and the profound found-family grief it unleashes across the staff, alongside a charged debate about the ethics of keeping an incarcerated patient in an already-stretched emergency department, and what Dr...

David, Jean, and Elysia wrap up their coverage of Marvel's Wonder Man with the back half of the season, going episode by episode through the finale. The hosts share their spoiler-free hot takes on the full season before diving in, with Jean making the bold case that Wonder Man is the best character-driven story Marvel has told on screen — TV or film. The conversation also touches on the show&#...

Whether or not you plan to watch along when the 2026 Spirit Awards air this Sunday, February 15 (or later), Elysia will walk you through everything you need to know: what's nominated in what categories, what overlaps are there with the Oscars, and what hidden gems might you want to check out. Chapters Emerging Filmmaker Awards jury prizes (00:02:40) Special Awards jury prizes (00:18:44) Best F...

John, Elysia, and Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review recap the fourth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . They discuss the excuses of Targaryens, the layering of prophecies, and their dream draft team of 7. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: smallcouncil@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinion...

David and John watch the doctors take each other to task in a contentious episode of The Pitt . Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquirie...

Elysia is joined by Brandon from ShortStick blog and podcast for a look at the five nominees for each of the three short-film Oscar categories: Animated Shorts (00:08:29), Documentary Shorts (00:29:07), and Live-Action Shorts (00:54:48). They lay out what each short film is, what makes it stand out, and where you can see them (when possible), as they discuss how short films works differently from...

David, Jean, and Elysia discuss the first four episodes of Marvel's Wonder Man, exploring the show's unique approach to superhero storytelling through the lens of Hollywood industry satire. The conversation examines how the series balances meta-commentary on franchise fatigue with genuine character development, questioning whether its self-aware critique of Marvel's own practices serve...