The Lorehounds

Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita at Colby College and an expert on Tolkien, joins the discussion focusing on the aftermath of the two trees' destruction and the significance of grief in healing. They delve into the weakening of Morgoth and explore complex themes like free will and divine compassion through the actions of the Valar. The conversation also touches on the duality of good and evil, with reflections on characters such as Fëanor, and the podcast engages listeners with themes of creativity and the challenges of responsibility.

David, John and Marilyn discuss the final part of Tehanu, the fourth book in The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. LeGuin. They discuss their various opinions on the character-driven nature of the book, LeGuin's approach to gender norms, and what's next in their Earthsea coverage. Then, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsMarilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to book@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

John and Brandon take an arrow to the knee while exploring the lands of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. They discuss their impressions of the main quest and gameplay before comparing their favorite side quests. 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

Ho HO ho! John and Marilyn discuss the Discworld Christmas novel Hogfather, by Terry Pratchett. The Hogfather is missing on Hogswatch Night, and an unlikely replacement gives us the comedy we need this holiday season.Contact UsMarilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to book@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

If a 3hr Second Breakfast podcast was not enough for you we’ve got you covered with even more great content with our Elevenses podcast! That’s right, breakfast after Second Breakfast! This one has our interviews with all of our favorite co-hosts, including Brandon (0:01), Jean (0:14), Elysia (0:31), Anthony (0:41) and Marilyn (1:03). For dessert, Anna Claus pays us for a visit (01:23) to help roast chestnuts, err, I mean, Lindsey Lohan over a roaring fire as we discuss the 2022 high budget film, Falling for Christmas. And yes, a creepy Santa-dude works some low key Christmas magic to help Lohan learn the true meaning of Christmas.You can find Anna’s SubStack here:https://annaclaus.substack.comCheck out our blog post to see the rankings from David, John as well as the community:https://thelorehounds.com/blog/2023-lorehounds-community-top-10-television-resultsContact 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 aAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s the end of the year and it would not be the same without a supersized Second Breakfast podcast! John and David catch up on life and then open up the feedback mail bag to read holiday greetings from the community.Then, David & John rank their Top 10 favorite TV shows for 2023 and include the results from the first ever Lorehounds Community Top 10 rankings (1:11).Check out our blog post to see the rankings from David, John as well as the community:https://thelorehounds.com/blog/2023-lorehounds-community-top-10-television-resultsContact 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

It’s been a big year for Marvel and to wrap it all up What If… Season 2 starts streaming Dec 22. To get ready for the new season, David, Jean and Elysia tackle a full recap of What If… Season 1. They get into the origins of how What If… began, the role of The Watcher and what to look out for in Season 2.David, Jean and Elysia will be doing a full recap of Season 2 in the new 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 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

While The Creator boasts a great cast and amazing visuals, it struggles with plot and having a predictable storyline. David, Elysia and Jean start off with their spoiler free takes of Gareth Edwards’s 2023 AI inspired sci-fi flick. After the break the trio dig into the details of the movie and then have some fun and play a new game called, Spot the Trope.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

Allons-y! John and Elysia are joined by their guest Simon to discuss the three 60th Anniversary specials of Doctor Who. With David Tennant returning as the 14th Doctor and Catherine Tate back as Donna Noble, the trio have a ton to say about the legacy and future of Who as the series transitions to being part of the Disney ecosystem. 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

David and Brandon discuss the latest Netflix film from Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot), Leave the World Behind. Starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, this movie is a masterclass in modern Hitchcock-style filmmaking. David and Brandon give their spoiler free hot takes before the break. After, they go into a full detailed breakdown of the plot, themes and characters of this wonderfully creepy and visually beautiful film.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