The Lorehounds

28 years after the events of Danny Boyle & Alex Garland's groundbreaking horror classic, Britain is a quarantine wasteland, and the zombie-fueling Rage virus has evolved. Elysia, Jean, and Riley are back (after their Supercast / Patreon look at the original movies 28 Days and 28 Weeks Later ) to talk through the laughs, the tears, the wtf moments, and the lingering questions from Boyle &am...

Elysia & John talk love triangles and space soap operas in this episode of Murderbot . Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stated are ours personally an...

Jean and Elysia gather around the mics to talk and why the first three episodes of the new Ironheart series are working so well for them (and a few details that maybe didn't). Who are our new favorite questionable characters, who's the worst of them, what is the nature of this new AI – and what might all this mean for the other Marvel stories we know are coming? Contact Us Questions or com...

David, John, and Elysia shine a spotlight on auteur Wes Anderson by pitting two of his films against each other. The live-action The Royal Tenenbaums goes against the stop-motion Isle of Dogs in an analysis of what makes Anderson's films special. Subscribe for the Full Episode Here: linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us: Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to...

John and Elysia mix the sweet with the bitter in this episode of Murderbot . Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not refle...

John and Elysia engage in deep breathing exercises and try to set their expectations for their hero moments in this episode of Murderbot . Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or be...

David, John, and Elysia reunite for their first three-way conversation about Andor Season 2, diving deep into the show's filmmaking craft, representation issues, and place in Star Wars canon. The hosts explore everything from Tony Gilroy's approach to lore and the squadron coverage format's success, to thoughtful listener feedback on character arcs like Bix, Cinta, and Cyril. Discussio...

John and Elysia talk about deep cuts from Sanctuary Moon and give a cringe rating to Leebeebee in this episode of Murderbot . Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal:  oschaslings.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Any op...

John, Elysia, and Ian recap a twist-filled season finale and the end to another era of the Doctor. They discuss the treatment of Gallifrey lore, the legacy of the Fifteenth Doctor, and the future of Doctor Who . Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal:  oschaslings.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Quest...

This subscriber-only bonus episode is being released to the public to help raise awareness for the #SaveWoT campaign: A reading of the known verses of the Karaethon Cycle, the Prophesies of the Dragon, with audio accompaniment. (See the final season 2 lorecast from John and Elysia for a breakdown of the lore behind the Karaethon Cycle.) With Amazon's announcement that they will not continue wi...

John and Elysia sing to distract the enemy while they follow an unlikely group of allies debate whether to kill their weird robot friend. Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal:  oschaslings.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  lorehounds@thelorehound...

David sits down with film and television producer Tansy Gardam, host of the acclaimed Going Rogue podcast, for a deep dive into Andor's place in the Star Wars universe. They explore how Tony Gilroy's irreverence toward franchise expectations allowed him to craft something truly unique, examining the show's mature storytelling approach that trusts audiences to piece together complex nar...

David and John have a discussion of what went right and wrong in the season finale of The Last of Us . Note: This conversation got fairly critical. If you are a big fan of the finale, this might be one to skip. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  tlou@thelorehounds.com Any...

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad , the twenty-third story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the fall of Fingon, the capture of Húrin, and how this devastating battle was inspired by Tolkien's World War I experience. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supe...

Elysia and Ian enter the world of Conrad's nightmare fantasy, where Classic Who and New-New Who collide, to break down how the pieces of this season (and last) are coming together, what's still left to be revealed, and what happened in those Classic Who episodes that are suddenly so relevant again. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact...

John and Elysia join Murderbot and PreservationAux on their journey around an alien world to investigate a mysterious radio silence – and all the social awkwardness the crew can possibly put Murderbot through along the way. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  lorehounds@thelorehound...

In this special bonus episode, David welcomes military strategist Matt Cavanaugh to discuss Andor from a unique perspective. Matt, a former Lieutenant Colonel and military instructor, shares insights on how the series portrays rebellion, conflict, and the human cost of war. They explore Luthen's role as a rebel leader, comparing him to historical figures, and analyze how Andor succeeds in brin...

David and John talk daddy issues and chocolate cake in this flashback episode of The Last of Us . Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  tlou@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entiti...

The New Avengerz have stolen Elysia and Jean's hearts – and inspired a conversation exploring not only the coolest and funniest moments in the film, but also the deeper questions it raises: What is the difference between grief and depression? And what does it take to fight your way out of that...Void? Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to:  mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Su...

Elysia and John welcome back Ian from Captain's Pod to discuss a Eurovision-themed episode of Doctor Who . They discuss the Doctor's history of darkness, RTD's idea of a good resistance, and what that surprise cameo means for the future of the Doctor's story. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comment...

David from Delta Squadron and special co-pilot Ayesha Khan from Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever podcast discuss the emotional series finale of Andor. They explore Luthen's lasting legacy on the rebellion, Cassian's journey into Rogue One territory, and the powerful closing montage that reveals the fates of key characters. The hosts dive into the political themes that define the series, exami...

Elysia and John run right from Andor into another sci-fi universe: Martha Wells' Murderbot . They discuss the first two episodes' character drama, odes to neurodivergence, and corporation-driven future, all while considering the perspective of a defective SecUnit. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to sh...

Echo Squadron's Elysia and Ian hold up K2SO as a robot shield to reach the heart of Kleya, taking a detour to check in on Dedra's downfall along the way, in this important bridge episode to the end of Andor and the film Rogue One. (This episode contains Rogue One spoilers, but there NO episode 12 spoilers.) Check out  Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion Get the Andor Season Pass for $...

Jango Squadron John and Aaron return to a galaxy far, far away to recap the end of an antihero, the sharing of imperial secrets, and Kleya's next move. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and...

David and John triangulate their way through an episode filled with tonal dissonance, evolving fungi, and revenge. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at  tlou@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employer...