
The Lorehounds
Welcome to the Lorehounds! We’re David, John, & Elysia and we break down your favorite TV shows, movies and more! Currently covering The Wheel of Time, Andor, The Last of Us, and Doctor Who. Find us on our website at thelorehounds.com
Latest episodes

Feb 29, 2024 • 55min
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 theaters and The Lorehounds are planning to do a Oneshot review. Ahead of that we thought we would re-release this podcast for Part 1 to help set the stage for Part 2.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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server.Support us on Supercast or Patreon:https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribehttps://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsCheck Out Our Affiliate Podcasts:Rings & RitualsSeverance PodcastWool-Shift-DustProperly Howar Movie ReviewsAny 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

Feb 28, 2024 • 20min
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 University for this 8 episode series that will examine the nature of ritual, both as seen in Rings of Power and also in our daily lives. Subscribe to the Rings & Rituals podcast feed to listen to each of the episodes when they release.Subscribe to theRings & Rituals Podcast FeedContact 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: ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us on Supercast or Patreon:https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribehttps://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsListen to the Main Lorehounds Feed:The Lorehounds PodcastListen to Our Severance Feed:Severance PodcastListen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast:Wool-Shift-DustListen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies:Properly HowardAny 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

Feb 27, 2024 • 2h 54min
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 Acting, Directing, and Writing categories – what's what, where to watch, who's expected to win, and the biggest stories and controversies of the year.Along the way they're joined by Elysia's father Jim to discuss the Killers of the Flower Moon adaptation and history behind it, Marilyn to get into Barbie and being an OG collector, Ron of Dungeons & DuRags to break down what makes American Fiction special, and voicemails from film fan members of the Lorehounds community and beyond to shine a spotlight on the categories and films they're most passionate about this year.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 shogun@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server.Support us on Supercast:https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribeCheck Out our Affiliate Podcasts:Rings & RitualsSeverance PodcastWool-Shift-DustProperly Howard Movie ReviewsAny 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

Feb 26, 2024 • 32min
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 up the loose ends in a satisfying way. Join us later in the week for a supersized feedback episode with Ron again.Ron Dawson of the Dungeons ‘n’ Durags podcasthttps://dungeons-n-durags.comContact 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 truedetective@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server.Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribehttps://patreon.com/thelorehoundsCheck Out our Affiliate Podcasts:Rings & RitualsSeverance PodcastWool-Shift-DustProperly Howard Movie ReviewAny 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

Feb 25, 2024 • 30min
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 that aired in 1980. FX has worked to bring accurate historical detail to this look at the political intrigues of feudal Japan, set in the 1600s.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 shogun@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Community Discord Server.Support us on Supercast or Patreon: https://thelorehounds.supercast.com/#subscribehttps://patreon.com/thelorehoundsCheck Out our Affiliate Podcasts:Rings & RitualsSeverance PodcastWool-Shift-DustProperly Howar Movie ReviewsAny 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

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
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 about military structures, strategies, and the human impact of war.Matt's Book: Strategy Strikes Back: How Star Wars Explains Modern Military ConflictContact 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 starwars@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsListen to Our Severance Feed:Severance PodcastListen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast:Wool-Shift-DustListen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies:Properly HowardAny 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

Feb 19, 2024 • 2h 9min
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 the series. Then, they answer listener feedback. Don't forget to join us next week for a Season Wrap-up podcast!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 truedetective@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsListen to Our Severance Feed:Severance PodcastListen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast:Wool-Shift-DustListen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies:Properly HowardAny 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

Feb 18, 2024 • 17min
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 Lorehounds community and beyond offering unique perspectives you won’t find elsewhere. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to figure out which movies are worth watching, the biggest behind-the-scenes stories of the year, and which names are most likely to help you win your office Oscars pool.Oscars Death Race Tracking: oscarsdeathrace.com, deathracetracking.comThe Academy of Death Racers: website, subredditContact 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.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsListen to Our Severance Feed:Severance PodcastListen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast:Wool-Shift-DustListen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies:Properly HowardAny 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

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 29min
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. Finally, they answer listener feedback.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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsListen to Our Severance Feed:Severance PodcastListen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast:Wool-Shift-DustListen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies:Properly HowardAny 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

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 52min
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 A New Hope. Then, they answer listener feedback.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 starwars@thelorehounds.com.Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsListen to Our Severance Feed:Severance PodcastListen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast:Wool-Shift-DustListen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies:Properly HowardAny 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