The Lorehounds

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What's The Lorehounds about?

Welcome to the Lorehounds! We’re David, John, & Elysia and we break down your favorite TV shows, movies and more! Currently covering House of the Dragon, The Acolyte, and Doctor Who. Find us on our website at thelorehounds.com

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The Lorehounds episodes:

05.17.2024
MCUniverse: X-Men '97 - Season One Review
Elysia and John assemble the X-Men for a recap of the shockingly good debut season of X-Men '97, the latest entry in Disney+'s Marvel pantheon. They discuss their backgrounds on this revival of a '90s classic, the incredible pace of...
05.16.2024
House of the Dragon - S01E05-06 - We Light the Way & The Princess and the Queen
David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 5 & 6, We Light the Way & The Princess and the Queen, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss an eventful wedding, the priorities of Corlys Velaryon,...
05.15.2024
The Rings of Power - S02 Teaser Breakdown
David, John, and Marilyn break down the new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. They go through the teaser shot by shot giving their theories, filling in context from the Tolkien legendarium, and discussing their...
05.14.2024
Doctor Who - S01E01-03 - The Church on Ruby Road, Space Babies, & The Devil's Chord
Elysia and John discuss the first three episodes of the soft reboot of Doctor Who on BBC1 and Disney+. They recap the Christmas special featuring a new companion, the classic RTD episode of "Space Babies," and the introduction of a new...
05.12.2024
Star Wars - The Bad Batch Season 3 & Tales of the Empire
Elysia, John, and Marilyn discuss the final season of the Star Wars animated series, The Bad Batch and the limited series, Tales of the Empire. They discuss the amazing character work of both series, the stunning visuals of modern Star Wars...
05.10.2024
Silmarillion Stories - E14 - The Return of the Noldor Part 1
John is joined by Kaitlyn Facista, creator of Tea with Tolkien, to discuss the first half of the chapter Of the Return of the Noldor, the fourteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the death of Fëanor, the heroism of...
05.09.2024
ANNOUNCEMENT - A New Lorehound
David and John welcome a familiar voice as a full-fledged Lorehound. They discuss what this will mean for the podcast going forward, and what they're most excited about covering together. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website...
05.08.2024
House of the Dragon - S01E03-04 - Second of His Name & King of the Narrow Sea
David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4, Second of His Name & King of the Narrow Sea, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss the courtship of Rhaenyra, the growing divisions between...
05.04.2024
Shōgun - Season Wrap Up - w/Nate Ledbetter
John, David and Elysia gather one last time to say goodbye to a dearly loved season of Television. They are joined by Japanese Historian, Nate Ledbetter. They discuss their overall thoughts for the season and then answer listener feedback. ...
05.03.2024
House of the Dragon - S01E01-02 - The Heirs of the Dragon & The Rogue Prince
David and John recap Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2, The Heirs of the Dragon & The Rogue Prince, of the HBO Max Original Series, House of the Dragon. They discuss their backgrounds on the Game of Thrones franchise, the...
04.28.2024
Properly Howard - Felonies and Fugazis: Shakedown (1988)
If you have not already done so, we really want to invite you to check out Anthony & Steve over on Properly Howard Movie Review! The theme for their current of old movies to review is “Felonies and Fugazies” –...
04.26.2024
Shōgun - E10 - A Dream of a Dream
David, John, and Elysia recap episode 10, A Dream of a Dream, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the refreshing subversion of tropes, the symmetry between characters and plot points, and whether this was the best show of...
04.25.2024
Oneshot - Civil War (2024)
David is joined by Ron and Anthony to discuss the latest A24 film, Civil War (2024), written and directed by Alex Garland. They start off with their spoiler free hot takes and overall impressions of the movie. After a short...
04.23.2024
The Book Nook - E10 - Dragonfly (Tales from Earthsea)
John and Marilyn discuss Dragonfly, a short story in Tales from Earthsea, a compilation of stories within The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuin. This bridge between Tehanu and The Other Wind allows John and Marilyn to explore the way trauma affects different...
04.21.2024
Silmarillion Stories - E13 - Men
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Men, the thirteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the awakening of men, the acceleration of time, and the apparent inaction of the Valar. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research...
04.19.2024
Shōgun - E09 - Crimson Sky
David and John recap episode 9, Crimson Sky, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the amazing performance of Anna Sawai, the political incompetence of Ishido, and the stakes for the finale. Then, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us...
04.17.2024
The Lorehounds Play - E06 - Halo
John and Brandon are joined by Jean to journey through the galaxy and combat alien factions in Halo, the series that began the online gaming revolution. They discuss the latest in gaming news and what they've been playing before diving...
04.15.2024
Shōgun - E08 - The Abyss of Life (Part 2 of 2)
David and John recap episode 8, The Abyss of Life, of the FX Limited Series, Shogun. They discuss the deception of Toranaga, the competing motivations of John Blackthorne, and the show's big departure from the book. Then, they answer listener...
04.12.2024
Shōgun - E08 - The Abyss of Life (Part 1 of 2 )
David is joined by Elysia for a quick reaction to episode 8 of Shōgun on FX. Stay tuned as David and John will be back later in the weekend for a full episode breakdown. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit...
04.11.2024
Oneshot – Monkey Man
Elysia and David break down the new Dev Patel-Jordan Peele produced action thriller Monkey Man – from all the crazy COVID production events through the plot and filmmaking details to a briefing on Hindu Mythology. All the details to help...
04.05.2024
Shōgun - E07 - A Stick of Time
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...
03.28.2024
Shōgun - E06 - Ladies of the Willow World
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...
03.22.2024
Shōgun - E05 - Broken to the Fist
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...
03.16.2024
Oneshot - Dune: Part Two
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...
03.15.2024
Shōgun - E04 - The Eightfold Fence
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...
03.12.2024
Oscars 2024 Wrap-Up
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...
03.08.2024
True Detective: Night Country - Season 4 Wrap-up Part 2
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?...
03.08.2024
Shōgun - E03 - Tomorrow is Tomorrow
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...
03.07.2024
Oscars Coverage - Part 3 - Blockbuster Awards
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...
03.05.2024
Oscars Coverage - Part 2 - Hidden Gems
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...
03.04.2024
Oneshot: Mr & Mrs Smith
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...
03.01.2024
Shōgun - E01-02 - Anjin & Servants of Two Masters
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...
02.29.2024
Rerelease: Dune Part 1 - Properly Howard
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...
02.28.2024
Preview: Rings and Rituals with Marilyn R Pukkila
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...
02.27.2024
Oscars Coverage - Part 1 - The Headliners
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...
02.26.2024
True Detective: Night Country - Season 4 Wrap-up Part 1
David & John are joined by Ron Dawson of Blade Ronner Media to discuss their overall thoughts on Season 4 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the structure of the season and whether the finale tied...
02.25.2024
Preview: Shōgun (Limited Series)
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...
02.23.2024
Rogue One - Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Cavanaugh
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...
02.19.2024
True Detective - S04E06 - Night Country: Part 6
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...
02.18.2024
2024 Oscars - Lorehounds Coverage Plans
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...
02.15.2024
The Lorehounds Play - E05 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
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....
02.13.2024
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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...
02.10.2024
True Detective - S04E05 - Night Country: Part 5
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....
02.05.2024
True Detective - S04E04 - Night Country: Part 4
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...
01.29.2024
True Detective - S04E03 - Night Country: Part 3
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,...
01.27.2024
Oneshot - Masters of the Air - Episodes 1 & 2
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...
01.22.2024
True Detective - S04E02 - Night Country: Part 2
David and John recap Season 4, Episode 2 of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the unpopular tactics of Liz Danvers, the wisdom of Rose, and how to ask the right questions. Then, they answer listener feedback....
01.19.2024
Oneshot - Fargo - S05E05-10
David and John discuss the second half of Season 5 of Fargo on FX on Hulu. They give their hot takes on an amazing season of TV before discussing themes of justice vs. law, moral and monetary debts, and ending...
01.15.2024
True Detective - S04E01 - Night Country: Part 1
David and John move to Alaska for the season premiere of True Detective: Night Country on HBO Max. They discuss the unique setting of the Arctic Circle, the possible motivations of the characters, and the clues arising from the disappearance...
01.14.2024
MCUniverse: Echo - Full Season Review
David, Jean and Elysia dig into Echo, on Disney+ and discuss the enjoyable characters and storyline of this short season. They consider the downsides of too much studio involvement on the series and then catch up on Marvel news and...

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The Lorehounds episodes:

MCUniverse: X-Men '97 - Season One Review

House of the Dragon - S01E05-06 - We Light the Way & The Princess and the Queen

The Rings of Power - S02 Teaser Breakdown

Doctor Who - S01E01-03 - The Church on Ruby Road, Space Babies, & The Devil's Chord

Star Wars - The Bad Batch Season 3 & Tales of the Empire

Silmarillion Stories - E14 - The Return of the Noldor Part 1

ANNOUNCEMENT - A New Lorehound

House of the Dragon - S01E03-04 - Second of His Name & King of the Narrow Sea

Shōgun - Season Wrap Up - w/Nate Ledbetter

House of the Dragon - S01E01-02 - The Heirs of the Dragon & The Rogue Prince

Properly Howard - Felonies and Fugazis: Shakedown (1988)

Shōgun - E10 - A Dream of a Dream

Oneshot - Civil War (2024)

The Book Nook - E10 - Dragonfly (Tales from Earthsea)

Silmarillion Stories - E13 - Men

Shōgun - E09 - Crimson Sky

The Lorehounds Play - E06 - Halo

Shōgun - E08 - The Abyss of Life (Part 2 of 2)

Shōgun - E08 - The Abyss of Life (Part 1 of 2 )

Oneshot – Monkey Man

Shōgun - E07 - A Stick of Time

Shōgun - E06 - Ladies of the Willow World

Shōgun - E05 - Broken to the Fist

Oneshot - Dune: Part Two

Shōgun - E04 - The Eightfold Fence

Oscars 2024 Wrap-Up

True Detective: Night Country - Season 4 Wrap-up Part 2

Shōgun - E03 - Tomorrow is Tomorrow

Oscars Coverage - Part 3 - Blockbuster Awards

Oscars Coverage - Part 2 - Hidden Gems

Oneshot: Mr & Mrs Smith

Shōgun - E01-02 - Anjin & Servants of Two Masters

Rerelease: Dune Part 1 - Properly Howard

Preview: Rings and Rituals with Marilyn R Pukkila

Oscars Coverage - Part 1 - The Headliners

True Detective: Night Country - Season 4 Wrap-up Part 1

Preview: Shōgun (Limited Series)

Rogue One - Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Cavanaugh

True Detective - S04E06 - Night Country: Part 6

2024 Oscars - Lorehounds Coverage Plans

The Lorehounds Play - E05 - Final Fantasy VII Remake

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

True Detective - S04E05 - Night Country: Part 5

True Detective - S04E04 - Night Country: Part 4

True Detective - S04E03 - Night Country: Part 3

Oneshot - Masters of the Air - Episodes 1 & 2

True Detective - S04E02 - Night Country: Part 2

Oneshot - Fargo - S05E05-10

True Detective - S04E01 - Night Country: Part 1

MCUniverse: Echo - Full Season Review