The Lorehounds

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Welcome to the Lorehounds! We're David, John, and Elysia — proud independent podcasters who dig deep into the shows and movies you love. We go beyond recaps to explore the storytelling, the lore, the themes, and everything in between, bringing genuine passion and thoughtful analysis to every episode. Right now we're breaking down The Vampire Lestat and House of the Dragon with Ted Lasso, The Bear, Ahsoka, and plenty more on the horizon. The Lorehounds sit at the heart of a growing network of affiliated podcasts and a thriving Discord community where the conversation never stops. Find links to all of our shows, subscriber feeds, and community spaces at linktr.ee/thelorehounds.

  1. House of the Dragon - S03E01 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood

    4 days ago

    House of the Dragon - S03E01 - Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood

    Jean and Elysia kick off the new season of "horrible people doing horrible things to each other" – aka House of the Dragon season 3, episode 1 – with a dive even deeper than a dragon's fall into the Gullet. They discuss character motivations, the meanings of new revelations, one misused quote, Green Men lore, our new favorite dragon, and arguably the most beautiful battle ever committed to screen. Stick around until after the outro music for the final full-book-spoiler discussion of these events and what might be coming next. Links Discussed HBO BTS: How to Film An Epic Sea BattleBackrooms (2026) pod (incl. discussion of “The Yellow Wallpaper” short story)Podcast discussing the Green Men (Electric Bookaloo) Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 47m
  2. The Vampire Lestat - S01E03 - Toronto

    6 days ago

    The Vampire Lestat - S01E03 - Toronto

    Elysia and John head to Toronto to watch Lestat troll Daniel into a feeding frenzy. They discuss media handling of trauma, the truth behind Lestat's dramatizations, and the empathy machine that is Anne Rice's world. Content Warning: This episode addresses sexual assault and abuse. Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: askdan@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 17m
  3. Widow's Bay – S01E06-10 – The island's many mysteries

    20 Jun

    Widow's Bay – S01E06-10 – The island's many mysteries

    Eight bells toll in the Widow's Bay season 1 finale – setting Elysia, Mark (Nevermind the Music), and Lisa (Into the West) off on an investigation to uncover what they mean. Sifting through the heart, horrors, and humor of the second half of the season, they piece together the emerging mythology of the island's many secrets through lore teases and key character moments. Links Discussed Sea Shanty in episode 7Did [Writer James Grissom] Actually Know Tennessee Williams?Map of the island Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 57min
  4. Silmarillion Stories - E25 - Túrin Turambar Part 2

    19 Jun

    Silmarillion Stories - E25 - Túrin Turambar Part 2

    John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the second part of Of Túrin Turambar, the twenty-fifth portion of The Silmarillion. They discuss classical heroes, the grimdark present in Tolkien's writings, and how a character gets in their own way. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College 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 lotr@thelorehounds.com Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 9min
  5. Disclosure Day (2026) – Spielberg's alien empathy

    17 Jun

    Disclosure Day (2026) – Spielberg's alien empathy

    David and Elysia work through their own and the community's mixed-but-leaning-positive feelings about Steven Spielberg's new alien-focused movie Disclosure Day (currently in theaters). They get into the greatest cinematic moments, the cast and performance(s) they loved best, and (yes) the lore holes nagging at them after the fact – and why this film is worth seeing in theaters, and even if it engages the heart more than your critical thinking skills. Contact Us lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 49min
  6. Spider-Noir – Season 1 – MCUniverse Oneshot

    15 Jun

    Spider-Noir – Season 1 – MCUniverse Oneshot

    Jean and Elysia talk the good, the great, and the even better of the recently released first season (of, they hope, more) of Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime. They talk about the multiversal source of this Film Noir flavor of Spider-Man, here going by the name Ben Reilly – one of the many decisions that diverge this version of the 1930's New York webslinger from his comics inspiration and appearance in the animated Spider-Verse films. After a spoiler-free overview of the show and why you should watch it, they talk through all the important characters, their relationships and motivations, how they fit into their very specific world, the singular actors who bring them to life, the Nicolas Cage as EP factor, classic Film Noir and superhero film references, and which scenes look best in black & white or color. More Spider-Verse coverage: Prep for Across the Spider-Verse Across the Spider-Verse breakdown Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2h 12m
  7. The Vampire Lestat - S01E02 - Toledo

    15 Jun

    The Vampire Lestat - S01E02 - Toledo

    Elysia and John follow Lestat through an Oedepiphany of epic proportions. They watch young Lestat grow up into a wolf killer before becoming a rock star who can troll his band into submission. They also discuss the implications of the Talamasca's involvement and the absence of Armand. Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: askdan@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 11min
  8. The Conversation (1974) - Gene Hackman - Into the West

    11 Jun

    The Conversation (1974) - Gene Hackman - Into the West

    David, Lisa, and Bryan conclude their Gene Hackman coverage with a deep dive into The Conversation, Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 psychological thriller and the film chosen by community vote. The trio explores Gene Hackman's portrayal of Harry Caul, a surveillance expert whose paranoia, guilt, and isolation unravel him as he becomes convinced his latest recording may lead to a murder. The conversation covers the film's remarkable production history as Coppola's decade-long passion project made between the two Godfather films, its uncanny resonance with the Watergate scandal, and the contributions of editor and sound designer Walter Murch and composer David Shire, whose manipulated piano score mirrors Harry's own distorted perception of reality. From the iconic Union Square opening shot to the film's deliberately unresolved ambiguities, the hosts examine how a 50-year-old film about eavesdropping and the power of information remains strikingly relevant in an era of digital surveillance and post-truth uncertainty. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: intothewest@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 32min
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Welcome to the Lorehounds! We're David, John, and Elysia — proud independent podcasters who dig deep into the shows and movies you love. We go beyond recaps to explore the storytelling, the lore, the themes, and everything in between, bringing genuine passion and thoughtful analysis to every episode. Right now we're breaking down The Vampire Lestat and House of the Dragon with Ted Lasso, The Bear, Ahsoka, and plenty more on the horizon. The Lorehounds sit at the heart of a growing network of affiliated podcasts and a thriving Discord community where the conversation never stops. Find links to all of our shows, subscriber feeds, and community spaces at linktr.ee/thelorehounds.

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