Wool-Shift-Dust: a Silo TV podcast

Elysia and Luke celebrate the return of a long-awaited character and the introduction of one of Elysia's book favorites, and the many moral quandaries he lays on the table. Checking in first on the origin story, Luke lays out his now assuredly more refined non-reader theories, and then (with little book basis) both ponder the mysteries of the happenings of Silo 18, from missing persons to the...

Elysia and Luke will jog your foggy memories with a deep dive into "Who Are You?" – the first episode of Silo season 3 on Apple TV – including reminders of where we left key characters and events at the end of season 2. Elysia dishes on which characters come from the books and which are completely new, while Luke adds key military intel and fresh new tin-foil hat, non-reader theories about...

Elysia and Luke return to dissect the second (this time a full) trailer for season 3 of Silo , releasing weekly on Apple TV starting July 3. Going frame by frame, quote by quote, Elysia breaks down what's baffling to book readers (without any future spoilers) while show-only Luke cooks up some new (or reheats some old favorite) tinfoil-theories. Silo S3 trailer 2 Spoilers for all episodes aire...

With season 3 of Silo officially locked and loaded for a July 3rd premiere, book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke reconvene in IT to comb the new teaser trailer for clues and look through some new promotional images released by Apple to whet our anticipation. Tune in for a reminder of where we left things with certain key characters in season 2, and Luke's latest tin-foil-hat theories about wh...

At long last, the original Dune novel breakdown series begins in earnest! Following up on their episode about the author Frank Herbert and creation of the book, this episode dives into the beginning of the story itself: After an opening discussion of the significance and nuance of the overall story with David from the Lorehounds, where they lay the foundations for key vocabulary and themes (00:26:...

It is time for Luke and Elysia's 2025 Christmas Carol adaptation blitz to come to a close with five of the most fun movies of the bunch, from the first ever Christmas special through the Great Depression and the Old West to love in the Aussie airline air to an underexplored history of Uganda. Watch the films yourself, or let them recap them for you, pointing out all the best and/or most ridicu...

Elysia and Luke's A Christmas Carol discussion takes a darker turn in this lore-down between the Guy Pearce-starring, BBC co-produced 2019 version – which adds some grimer touches to Scrooge's tale – and the 1964 Twilight Zone -like variation created to advertise the importance of the UN at a time when the US and world in general were on the brink of one war and fully entering another. The...

'Tis the season for the many flavors of A Christmas Carol to rear their heads – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Luke and Elysia sort the wheat from the chaff (and all the in betweens) in their second round of tackling the classic adaptations. Films discussed this episode: Scrooge (1913) – silent short Scrooge (1935) – first feature-length talkie The Stingiest Man in Town (1956) – "lost&#3...

Ayesha from the  Every Sci-Fi Film Ever   podcast joins Elysia for a look at the classic Universal Monsters films  Frankenstein  (1931) and  Bride of Frankenstein  (1935), discussing everything from on-set drama and injuries to Hollywood's new decency codes – to, of course, how the films both do and do not adapt the book they're based on. As they dissect the philosophy and filmmaking behin...

After a brand new intro with updated information about the plans for the Dune adaptation series, revisit Elysia and Luke's 2022 episode looking at the life and career of Frank Herbert, and how that led him to create the world of Dune. The backdrop to set the stage for next week's introduction to the original novel's first 10 chapters and overall world-building. (Note: After next week,...

Elysia drops an update about the Dune book breakdown series: watch the feed this Monday! And in the meantime, enjoy this episode from Elysia's appearances on The Dune Minute Podcast this week, checking in on a pregnant Lady Jessica (Rebecca Fergusson) and her very chatty fetus. Find the rest of Elysia's appearances (minutes 61–65) and the rest of Zach and John's very in-depth coverage...

A special preview of the non-Silo podcasting that has been (also) keeping Elysia busy this month: get an overview of the Lorehounds' 2025 Oscars prep series, already in full swing (see links below). This quick episode (a crossover from the Lorehounds feed with a new intro) lays out the basics: what to know about the ceremony on March 2, helpful tools, the scandals, fires, and other biggest sto...

Luke is back from battle to debrief with Elysia on the end of season 2 and all their expectations for season 3 – plus what they'll be up to in the meanwhile! With, of course, lots of help from the community, and some truly wild theories. Spoilers  for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired. No spoilers  for any book elements that have not yet a...

While Elysia and Luke put together the season 2 Silo wrap-up, enjoy some extra insight into the season – straight from the writer's room! Silo TV writer and co-executive producer Sal Calleros answers some of the most recurring questions from the podcast, while also offering a glimpse at the show's overall writing process and things you might not realize about writing for TV. Spoilers  for...

While Luke recovers from an injury, John from the Lorehounds joins Elysia to break down "Into the Fire," the season 2 finale of Silo on Apple TV+. Between recaps of the details you might have missed, we talk Lukas Quest, deliberate any deaths, and measure the Foxiness of Knox's moxie. Spoilers  for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired...

David, John, Anthony, and Steve give their thoughts on Season 1 of Severance, before speculating about what Lumon has in store during Season 2. But first Elysia pops in for a quick Silo coverage update. IMPORTANT: Subscribe to the Severance feed linked below for all coverage after episode one. It will not be on the Wool-Shift-Dust, Lorehounds, or Properly Howard feeds. Severance Feed Lorehounds co...

Elysia and Luke analyze everything from Lukas Quest and silo vacation spots to that final discussion between Knox and Martha, plus Solo's pooping habits, in the packed "The Safeguard" – season 2, episode 9 of Silo on Apple TV+. Plus, Elysia's now free to tell you more about those kids from the books, in addition to a reading of how that version of the parenticides went down. Spoile...

Elysia and Luke have been collecting your thoughts and questions about not only the last three episodes of Silo season 2 (6 through 8) that aired through the holidays, but also all your insights into Charles Dickens and everything we covered in our A Christmas Carol series. About that Martha twist... Silo mailbag (with spoilers): 00:03:51 A Christmas Carol mailbag (no Silo spoilers): 01:18:01 – 01...

Amundsen has "fond" memories with the Sims, Martha has even fonder ones with Carla, Lukas has taken a shower, and Juliette can't catch a break – there's much to analyze in "The Book of Quinn," episode 8 of season 2 of Silo on Apple TV+ Spoilers  for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired. No spoilers  for any book elements t...

Elysia and Luke follow "The Dive" – episode 7 of season 2 of Silo – to the depths of the drama, and the set up for the final arcs of the season. We get into the nitty gritty of all the action in both silos – plus important questions like "who should survive" Luke's romantic coupling doomsaying, and what major and minor characters might play a key role in how the brewing unrest...

Elysia and Luke wrap up their 2024 winter holiday miniseries on  A Christmas Carol  with a look at seven adaptations that offer twists on the original tale, from meta storytelling ( 00:04:36 ), to gender-swapped Scrooges ( 00:43:02 ), to trippy musicals that have landed on the favorites end of our lists ( 01:37:20 ). We'll be spoiling these films (see list below), but don't worry if you ha...

Elysia and Luke gather around the mics once more to continue their winter tale with this briefer interlude looking at one specific film – about Charles Dickens' life and writing A Christmas Carol. We use that as a jumping-off point to discuss the real man: How much of the film's story is true? What else should you know about him? And, perhaps most importantly for this series... Did he actu...

After setting the stage in our intro and Book Club episodes, Elysia and Luke join the spirits in some of the most haunting classic adaptations of A Christmas Carol (see list of films covered below). Join us for two more episodes, leading up to Christmas: the intermezzo – a brief look at the life of Dickens and creation of this book – and the verse – a collection of twists on the classic tale! A co...

With "Barricades," episode 6 of season 2 of Silo , the twist Elysia has been waiting for has finally come – taking Luke by surprise! We talk about that, brewing tensions of multiple varieties, and all the small moments you might have missed. Plus, of course, a certain someone's suit-stealing ways. Spoilers  for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has alrea...

Questions of shadows and allegiances take center stage in this round-up of community feedback focusing on especially episodes 4 and 5 of season 2 of Silo. Plus, a mini-dive into this series' excellent cinematography – particularly for episode 5! Spoilers  through S2-E5, and any book elements related to what has already been aired. No spoilers  for any book elements that have not yet appeared o...