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Mar 15, 2025 • 41min

The Wheel of Time - Lorecast - On Ajahs

Elysia and John do a deep dive on the seven official Ajahs and one secret Ajah in The Wheel of Time. They discuss the qualities of each Ajah, how the Amyrlin's Ajah fits into the mix, and intra/inter-Ajah politics.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.comSign up for the One-Time Season PassWheel of Time Season PassLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 13, 2025 • 2h 11min

The Wheel of Time - S03E02-03 - A Question of Crimson & Seeds of Shadow

Elysia and John break down the second and third episodes of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss the return to the Two Rivers, the alliances between the Forsaken, and the introduction of the Aiel Waste.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.comSign up for the One-Time Season PassWheel of Time Season PassLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 55min

The Wheel of Time - S03E01 - To Race the Shadow

Elysia and John break down the action-packed debut of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. They discuss the Aes Sedai's insidious enemies, the fellowship of the Emond's Field Five, and the growing tension between Rand and his allies.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: wot@thelorehounds.comSign up for the One-Time Season PassWheel of Time Season PassLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 13, 2025 • 49min

Daredevil: Born Again S1-E3 – The Hollow of His Hand (MCUniverse)

Elysia and Jean could not let episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again – "The Hollow of His Hand" – go by without discussing the legacy of Kamar de los Reyes as White Tiger, and what all this means for the story going forward.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 40min

The White Lotus - Season 3 Midseason Check-in

David and John discuss the first four episodes of Season 3 of The White Lotus. They discuss the patriarchal Ratliffs, the trio of frenemies, the astrologically mismatched Rick and Chelsea, and the Thai employees of the White Lotus.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to whitelotus@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 10, 2025 • 58min

The Lorehounds Play - E08 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

John and Brandon discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest masterpiece by Machine Games and Bethesda. They give their overall rating, discuss where the game sits in Indiana Jones canon, and break down a crazy plot full of religious iconography.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to LHP@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 9, 2025 • 1h

Daredevil: Born Again S1-E1&2 – Heaven's Half Hour & Optics (MCUniverse)

Jean and Elysia, fresh off their subscriber retrospective about the Netflix Marvel universe, respond to the first two episodes of the new Daredevil: Born Again – "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics." How are they coping with THAT thing that happened, and how did the two separate production eras come together? And who's the secret MVP of this first drop?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 4, 2025 • 54min

Oscars 2025 – About that ceremony...

David joins Elysia to talk through the good, the bad, and the Hulu streaming errors of the 97th Academy Awards – from the night's biggest winners to its most awkward moments, plus how to start your prep early for next year.Links referenced in the ep:Elysia's (too-long) Letterboxd list of 2025 films to watchJohn Oliver explains the West BankThe 97th Academy Awards aired Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm ET (on ABC/Hulu in the US) – where it's aired around the worldCheck how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats at DeathRaceTracking.comOscars 2025 by categoryOscars 2025 overivew (mini-episode)Animated Features & Shorts + Oscar campaigningOriginal Scores & Songs (Nevermind the Oscars Music)Documentary Features & Shorts + BAFTAs updateLive-Action Shorts + the Emotion MixerInternational + Adapted & Original ScreenplaysProduction Design & A/V Tech AwardsActing & Directing Awards + the statsBest Picture nominees finaleReactions to the ceremony (this ep)Deep dives into 2025 Oscar nomineesThe Emilia Pérez controversyWickedConclaveDune: Part TwoNosferatuAlien: RomulusKingdom of the Planet of the ApesRevisit last year's Oscar seriesOscars 2024 OverviewBest Picture Nominees, Acting, Directing, WritingAnimated, International, Documentary, Shorts"Below the Line" (Tech) CategoriesPost-Ceremony Wrap-UpContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 3, 2025 • 58min

Silmarillion Stories - E20 - The Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin

Dive into the epic tales of Beleriand, exploring the downfall of an elvish king and the fierce battles against Morgoth. The intricate bonds of friendship and sacrifice shine through, particularly with Finrod and Barahir. As darkness looms with Sauron's rise, the podcast delves into trust and betrayal within the elven ranks. Hear about the impact of choice and legacy in the face of evil, all while uncovering the complexities of heroism and the fight for light in Middle-earth.
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Mar 1, 2025 • 2h 51min

Oscars 2025 – The 10 Best Picture Nominees

In the final episode of the Lorehounds 2025 Oscars prep series, David joins Elysia to talk about his own Best Picture nominees Death Race. What follows is a rundown of the 10 nominated movies, what they're about, which are recommended, what other nominations they have, and what nominations they are likely to win. Along the way, they check in with members of the Lorehounds community, Death Racers, and even their own Moms to get a broader picture of the impact of this year's Academy-anointed top 10.Join the Lorehounds' ESPN Oscar picks pool (pw: Oscars2025)Links referenced in the ep:Why (these) architects hate The Brutalist (podcast)The Guardian on why architects hate The Brutalist (article)Wicked: how the live singing workedInside The Substance's scriptMaking The SubstanceThe 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm (on ABC in the US) – where it's airing around the worldCheck how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats at DeathRaceTracking.comOscars 2025 by categoryOscars 2025 overivew (mini-episode)Animated Features & Shorts + Oscar campaigningOriginal Scores & Songs (Nevermind the Oscars Music)Documentary Features & Shorts + BAFTAs updateLive-Action Shorts + the Emotion MixerInternational + Adapted & Original ScreenplaysProduction Design & A/V Tech AwardsActing & Directing Awards + the statsBest Picture Nominees Finale (this ep)Deep dives into 2025 Oscar nomineesThe Emilia Pérez controversyWickedConclaveDune: Part TwoNosferatuAlien: RomulusKingdom of the Planet of the ApesRevisit last year's Oscar seriesOscars 2024 OverviewBest Picture Nominees, Acting, Directing, WritingAnimated, International, Documentary, Shorts"Below the Line" (Tech) CategoriesPost-Ceremony Wrap-UpContact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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