The Lorehounds

David and John adopt their new mantra: “let’s fun!” They discuss the Sicilian legend of the Testa Di Moro and the Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo before breaking down the episode scene by scene. Did Mike White successfully recreate a Monica Vitti scene? Is the show doing a good job of tackling themes of patriarchy and victimhood? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during 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 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

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 10 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. David explains why he shed tears during the prison break and brings in connections with Rogue One. John can’t say enough good about Andy Serkis and Stellan Skarsgard. Overall, the Lorehounds agree this might be the best TV they’ve seen all year.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next episode.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/thelorehoundsSpecial thanks to @viama 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 rent a Vespa and embark on an Italian Dream podcast. They discuss the career of White Lotus Showrunner Mike White and bring in more Greek mythology before recapping the misadventures of each set of guests. Is Albie really a nice guy? Does Ethan understand boundaries? And who is Greg on the phone with? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and answer listener feedback.SourcesA Tribute to MONICA VITTIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aluUqzUYbvAStill Watching: White Lotus by Vanity FairInterview with Beatrice Grannò who plays Miahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-lotus-season-2-italian-dream-with-beatrice-grann%C3%B2/id1328561705?i=1000585271997Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during 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 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

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 9 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. Unlike Cassian, we’re hoping someone is listening to our scene-by-scene breakdown, our short lore segment on Saw Gerrera, and a transmission of listener feedback. Is this the darkest piece of Star Wars visual media yet? Will Karn ever learn personal boundaries?Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next episode.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/thelorehoundsSpecial thanks to @viama 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 trip to Sicily with the new cast of characters in The White Lotus Season 2. They discuss production details and a theory based on Greek mythology before doing a full recap of Season 2, Episode 1: Ciao. Why did Daphne and Cameron invite their friends on an extravagant trip? Are three generations of Sicilian-Americans a good plot framing device? Will John ever perfect his Jennifer Coolidge impression? Find out this and more in the episode.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during 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 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

David and John recap and discuss Season 1, Episode 8: Narkina 5 of Star Wars: Andor on Disney+. They dive into the tale of two prisoners: one in a cell, one in a cubicle. And what is it that Andy Serkis is assembling? Finally, they answer listener questions.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during the next episode.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/thelorehoundsSpecial thanks to @viama 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

Season One of The Rings of Power is over, but there’s still more Tolkien to talk. David and John continue their conversation with Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila in this bonus episode.The first passage for the Silmarillion read-along will be “Ainulindale.” You can find it in the first few pages of The Silmarillion.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien 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/thelorehoundsSourcesMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College.Mythopea - A poem by JRR Tolkien explaining and defending creative myth-making.Race, Tolkien, and Middle-earth, Revisited. The Prancing Pony Podcast, episode #192.The Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast SeriesPrologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022)Ch. 1: History of Tolkien’s writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022)Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022)Ch. 3: Tolkien’s academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022)Ch. 4: Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022)Ch. 5: Tolkien’s wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022)Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022)Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022)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 give their final thoughts on Season 1 of The Rings of Power. They also announce their new Silmarillion read-along to help you stay in Tolkien’s world a little longer. After responding to listener feedback, they have a long and deep discussion about the show with returning Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila. Look for a BONUS episode later in the week with extended portions of the interview with her.The first passage for the Silmarillion read-along will be “Ainulindale.” You can find it in the first few pages of The Silmarillion.Contact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien 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/thelorehoundsSourcesMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College.Mythopea - A poem by JRR Tolkien explaining and defending creative myth-making.Race, Tolkien, and Middle-earth, Revisited. The Prancing Pony Podcast, episode #192.The Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast SeriesPrologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022)Ch. 1: History of Tolkien’s writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022)Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022)Ch. 3: Tolkien’s academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022)Ch. 4: Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022)Ch. 5: Tolkien’s wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022)Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022)Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022)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 Season 1, Episode 7: Announcement of Star Wars: Andor on Disney+. They marvel at how good an entire place setting episode can actually be. Then, they debate the best scene of the episode: Mon Mothma’s cocktail party, Cassian and Maarva’s conversation or Dedra Meero having her integrity publicly ventilated. Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our coverage of Tales of the Jedi on December 28.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/thelorehoundsSpecial thanks to @viama 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 six episodes of the Star Wars Disney+ series Andor. They dive into Cassian Andor’s past, his relationships, and his motivations. Is Cassian his own worst enemy? Is Star Wars best served as a heist? Will Luthen tell us his secret to quality wig making? Find out this and more on this episode.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our coverage of Tales of the Jedi on December 28.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/thelorehoundsSpecial thanks to @viama 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