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The Lorehounds

The Lorehounds
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Alaska
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Annie Kay
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MINES
Supernatural Elements
Community Bonds
Cold Weather
Empty Spaces
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Indigenous Communities

Welcome to the Lorehounds! We’re David, John, & Elysia and we break down your favorite TV shows, movies and more! Currently covering A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the Pitt. Find us on our website at thelorehounds.com

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Latest Episodes

John and Elysia set sail on the East Blue and recap One Piece Season 1 before the live action Season 2 premieres on March 10. They discuss the Hope-Punk of Luffy, the theme of found family, and the absurdity of the production.

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Dune Storyverse Check-In w/Zach & John from Dune Minute Podcast

David sits down with Zach and John from the Dune Minute Podcast for a wide-ranging check-in on the state of the Dune storyverse. The conversation covers Dune Minute's current coverage o... more

David is joined by community members Lisa and Bryan to launch Into the West, a new show on The Lorehounds Network dedicated to celebrating the careers of filmmakers and actors who have passed on. In this inaugural episode, the trio explores the life ... more

David analyzes an intense episode of the Pitt. John complains about Ogilvie.

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Hosts

David
Host of The Lorehounds; frequent collaborator with guests; deep knowledge of fantasy and sci-fi lore.
John
Co-host with long-running involvement across multiple genre analyses; collaborative dynamic with hosts and guests.
Elysia
Co-host with focus on film and TV lore, often handling international or award-focused topics; brings scholarly and critical perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 756 ratings
  • Elysia IS the Lorehounds.

    David is fine, John is so pessimistic it’s hard to listen to. He sounds like he doesn’t want to be there. John constantly rushes others’ analyses along and more often than not laments how long the podcast has been recording for. Elysia on the other hand is very easy to listen too. Cultured. Diverse. Intelligent. She’s the reason why I listen.

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    FooFooShmawShmaw
    Canadaa month ago
  • Spoiler warning: they spoil everything

    They’re obsessed with hinting at what they know what’s coming. Listening to the podcast right after they say they won’t spoil anything that the show hasn’t covered yet: “Well I know that this is coming because I saw it somewhere”

    I listen to this podcast so much and it’s the only thing that really upsets me and they’re so unaware of how much they do it. It seems they get a weird sense of validation from proving how smart they are and how much they know.

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    Jwcmxv
    United Statesa month ago
  • Years of great, deeply thought out content

    I can’t believe I haven’t rated their podcast yet because I listen to it several times a week and for any of my favorite shows and movies (especially comics and sci fi) they are there with unique takes and one of a kind hosts.

    Make it a part of your podcasting diet!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jampackedeon
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Analysis

    I really like listening to the hosts, however, I find David and John to be slightly too negative more often than not, or just not interesting. John also worries about how much time is “left, ”which stifles the idea of a podcast and fully analyses from others. Great pod nonetheless.

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    FooFooShmawShmaw
    Canada3 months ago
  • Best duo in podcasting

    David and Nichole are just amazing in reviewing Pluribus. Thoroughly enjoyable with ample insight and knowledge. Thank you in this time of awards you certainly would get get my vote as the best duo! Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
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    NeoMory
    Canada4 months ago

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Engaging, deep analysis with knowledgeable hosts and guests.
Thorough, lore-heavy breakdowns that reward attentive fans of fantasy and sci-fi.
Mixed feedback on audio quality and editing in some episodes.
Some listeners find tone or pacing polarizing depending on episode and co-hosts featured.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - S01E05 - In the Name of the Mother
Q: Did they fridge Rafe?
Guest David argues that Rafe's outcome was part of her own making due to her choices leading to violence, thus he does not view it as fridging.
The evolution of practical VFX – An interview w/ Lee Romaire
Q: What is something people misunderstand about your work?
Lee states that while many think of VFX work as glamorous, it is actually hard and dirty work.
The evolution of practical VFX – An interview w/ Lee Romaire
Q: What changes have you seen over the past 25 years in the industry?
Lee notes improvements in the quality of makeup and materials, particularly with silicone, which has significantly enhanced the realism of effects.
The evolution of practical VFX – An interview w/ Lee Romaire
Q: What would you say is your proudest achievement?
Lee mentions surviving the challenges of the last five years as one of his proudest achievements.
The evolution of practical VFX – An interview w/ Lee Romaire
Q: What got you into this work?
Lee Romaire shares that he was fascinated by artificial creatures and special effects from a young age, influenced by taxidermy and Disney World experiences.

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