The Lorehounds
The LorehoundsWelcome 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 Vampire Lestat and House of the Dragon with Ted Lasso, The Bear,... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 673 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Just in the nick of time for the finale, Jean and Elysia catch up on episodes 5, 6, and 7 of VisionQuest: "Firewall," "Deadlock," and "Immolation." Tracking the characters across the real world as well as multiple mindspaces, they untangle the web of... more
David, Lisa, and Bryan complete their Catherine O’Hara cycle with a deep dive into Best in Show, the community’s overwhelming choice in the listener poll. Christopher Guest’s 2000 mockumentary about competitors at the fictional Mayflower Kennel Club ... more
David is joined again by Nathan Ledbetter, Instructor of Asian History in the Department of Humanities at Rider University and Lorehounds Community Co-Host, for the second part of our three part series ahead of Godzilla Minus Zero. This installment i... more
This year’s Elevenses film club Spooktober special goes deep into the first horror film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture: The Exorcist (1973). Elysia, David, and John bring their range of experiences – from lifelong aficiona... more
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- Really want to love this pod
Been listening since the beginning when they started ROP on Bald Move. Some of the hosts have become really annoying. David is too pretentious and talks too much about how podcasting interferes with his life. Stop podcasting if that’s the problem. Eleysia gets so upsets when anyone/anything disagrees with her point of view. Was so disappointed in the choice of hosts to cover HOTD. Jean was a breath of fresh air but the rest of the coverage was so shallow. Sorry to be a bummer but I used to enjo... more
Apple Podcasts3CrazyNicknameForReviews
United States3 months ago - HOTD
How does one host say the character’s names exactly how the show says them, and the other mispronounce ALL of them? I know they hear each other 😂. But it’s fine. The pod is fine.
Apple Podcasts3JusadonisUnited States3 months ago - Very Good but not excellent
Love the main players of this pod. Analysis is good to amazing. Thanks guys!
Apple Podcasts4FooFooShmawShmaw
Canada4 months ago - Love them pronunciation irks me
While I love them and listen on Patreon, I don’t understand how we’re all watching HOTD and can hear the pronunciation and yet THEY STILL PRONOUNCE THEM WRONG!! Or differently but could ya not
Apple Podcasts3ForTheBirds111United States5 months ago - Fun & Informative
Love the One Piece coverage! So much fun listening to John explain the anime to Elysia. I learned a lot too.
Apple Podcasts5Madame SealUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #55 | United States/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #128 | Canada/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Italy/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Germany/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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This show delivers in-depth, lore-forward discussions of fantasy and sci-fi across TV, film, and books, with a emphasis on character arcs, world-building, and adaptation choices. Recent episodes analyze long-running series and genre properties, weaving episode breakdowns with reader/community insights, debates over pacing and morality, and production craft notes. A standout is the collaborative, theory-rich banter among core hosts, plus occasional guests drawn from fan communities and book/series fandoms. The format tends to blend close textual analysis with broader cultural context, making it well-suited for listeners who crave thorough storytelling conversations and nuanced perspectives beyond simple recaps.
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The Lorehounds launched 4 years ago and published 673 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Lorehounds include:
1. Nathan Ledbetter
2. Marilyn R. Pukkila
3. Connor M.
4. Ken W
5. Julia F
6. Karen (ZeroDucks)
7. Corey G.
8. Amy H. Sturgis
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