

The Lorehounds
The Lorehounds
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 Pitt, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, and Daredevil: Born Again, with The Vampire Lestat, House of the Dragon, 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.
Episodes
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Jan 17, 2023 • 45min
Kaleidoscope - Orange
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time watching the tensions ramp up as the crew prepares themselves three weeks before the heist. After questioning whether this show was becoming a police procedural, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode.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

Jan 14, 2023 • 41min
Kaleidoscope - Violet
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the backstory of the rivalry going back 24 years before the heist in the Violet episode. They compare their thoughts on the production value and acting quality of the show before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode.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

Jan 11, 2023 • 44min
Kaleidoscope - Blue
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the high stakes drama 5 days before the heist in the Blue episode. They discuss their thoughts on how well the random order works for the series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode.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

Jan 7, 2023 • 34min
Kaleidoscope - Green
David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, going back 7 years before the heist in the Green episode. They discuss the incorporation of color into the production of this series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this intense episode.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up.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

Jan 3, 2023 • 40min
Kaleidoscope - Yellow
David and John begin their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, beginning with the episode Yellow. They explain how they will be covering this experimental show which allows viewers to watch the episodes in any order. Then, they do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode titled “Yellow,” which takes place six weeks before the heist.Our Watch OrderYellowGreenBlueVioletOrangePinkRedWhiteContact UsQuestions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up.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

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Dec 31, 2022 • 1h 39min
Silmarillion Stories - E02 - Valaquenta
Marilyn R. Pukkila, a Tolkien scholar and Research Librarian Emerita, joins the discussion on the Valaquenta, unveiling the divine complexities of Tolkien's pantheon. They delve into the Valar and Maiar, exploring their relationships and moral dilemmas. Fascinatingly, Pukkila highlights Nienna's evolution from grief to compassion, reflecting Tolkien's own hardships. The conversation weaves through themes of storytelling and human connection, revealing how grief and creation shape the understanding of good and evil in Tolkien’s mythology.

Dec 28, 2022 • 50min
Tales of the Jedi & Andor Feedback
David and John discuss the Disney+ limited series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi in full. They break down the fall of Count Dooku and the journey of Ahsoka. Then, they trade stories of the various animated Star Wars series they’re watching off the clock. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback on Andor that came in after the Season Wrap-up podcast.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

Dec 25, 2022 • 2h 22min
Second Breakfast - 2022 TV Top 10
David and John bring their Patreon-exclusive monthly podcast “Second Breakfast” to the public as a Christmas present. They talk about pancakes, parenting, tabletop games, Clone Wars, and more before answering listener feedback. Then, David and John each rank their Top Ten shows of 2022. If you’d like to join us for next month’s Second Breakfast, head to our Patreon linked below.Contact UsSend in questions to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or comment on the question roundup post which will be up a week before the next episode on Patreon.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes and Second Breakfast every month, 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 the Top Shows of 2022 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

Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 4min
The White Lotus - Season 2 Wrap-up
David and John pack their bags to leave Sicily while giving final thoughts on another fantastic season of The White Lotus. They discuss Mike White’s character-driven writing, the idea of subverting expectations in modern television, and where we might be traveling to in Season 3. Finally, David and John take on one more round of listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.comIf 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 White Lotus 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

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 17min
MCUniverse - E01 - Black Panther into Phase 5
David and Jean introduce their new podcast series, MCUniverse in which they dive deep into all things Marvel. They look at the end of Phase 4 which is marked by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before discussing the future of the MCU in Phase 5. They pull from the decades of comic book lore to speculate on what’s coming next in the upcoming films and TV shows.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or multiverse theories? Send us an email at mcu@thelorehounds.com 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 Marvel 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


