The Lorehounds

David and John follow the journey of the Fellowship of the Fungus in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After joining Henry and Sam on their search for Joel, David and John discuss the moral and ethical problems presented by the show, the stunning character work, and the game easter eggs scattered throughout the episode.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John take a road trip with Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After explaining the origins of the episode title of Season One, Episode 4 - Please Hold to My Hand, David and John recap an action-packed 45 minutes that still managed to develop the relationships and motivations of the characters.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John discuss the first five episodes of Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. They admire how Star Wars animation has evolved since The Clone Wars both in writing and production value. Then, they announce their upcoming coverage of the Star Wars franchise before breaking down the sophomore season of this surprisingly charming spin-off.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/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

David and John take a break from the horrors of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO, to visit their friends Bill and Frank. After praising the boldness of Season One, Episode 3 - Long, Long Time, David and John recap a story of love in the middle of chaos.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John explore the captivating origins of light and the cosmic conflict in Arda. They thoughtfully critique the leadership of Manwë, while unraveling the deep lore surrounding the creation of the Two Trees. The hosts dive into themes of grief, transformation, and the intertwining fates of mortals and immortals. They also reflect on the complex relationships in Tolkien's world, setting the stage for profound discussions on free will and destiny. Engaging listener feedback adds an interactive element to their immersive storytelling.

David and John wrap up their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope. The heist is finally here and it is… fine. After discussing the challenges of covering a binge show and this unique show with a randomized order, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and its connections with the episodes that came before.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contactIf you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on our Discord Server.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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John return to the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After giving their general thoughts on Season One, Episode 2 - Infected, John gives a background on the development of the video game. Then, David and John recap the trio’s unforgiving travels through the ruins of Boston.SourcesGrounded: The Making of The Last of Us (Beware of Spoilers)Cordyceps: attack of the killer fungi - Planet EarthContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going back to the morning after the heist in the Red episode. After debating whether Red would have worked as an opening episode, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and what happens when a team of thieves falls apart.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during the White Episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on our Discord Server.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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going forward to a time 6 months after the heist in the Pink episode. After agreeing that this was one of the better episodes in the series, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and where the heist team ends up.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you during the White Episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on our Discord Server.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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John enter the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After praising the quality of the first episode, David delivers a brief overview of fungi in the real world and the possibility of human infection. Then, David and John recap the heartbreaking twists and turns of this supersized premiere that takes us through the collapse of a civilization.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy