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 | 636 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmTV Reviews | |||
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David and Jean cover episode six, unpacking the episode's title across its multiple meanings and what they signal about where the season is heading. The discussion covers Criston Cole's end, Daemon's increasingly poor judgment, the Gold Cloak crisis,... more
David and Jean dig into listener feedback on "Unbowed and Unbent," and the episode's most contested scene dominates the conversation. The community pushes back hard on the Harrenhal rescue sequence, with listeners arguing that Alys Rivers is far too ... more
Take a seat at the table for the 7th course (the soul!) of this feast of a season. Elysia and John become talking heads about talking heads as they recap the emotional journeys of Lestat and Louis. And of course, we can't forget our favorite murder g... more
David and Jean take a scene by scene approach to "Unbowed and Unbent," an episode that shifts gears from the psychological intensity of the earlier run into something more mechanical, moving pieces into position for the back half of the season. Crist... more
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Love the One Piece coverage! So much fun listening to John explain the anime to Elysia. I learned a lot too.
Apple Podcasts5Madame Seal
United States3 months ago - It’s likely the worst podcast music for a show ever
For some reason, this show keeps haunting my playlist and I don’t know how to get rid of it. The music at the beginning of each episode has to be done on some 1980s keyboard. It has to be the worst music ever created and played on a podcast during one episode in the car I actually stepped myself with a fork in my head.
Apple Podcasts2Fluff e Katt
Canada4 months ago - 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.
Apple Podcasts4FooFooShmawShmawCanada5 months 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.
Apple Podcasts1JwcmxvUnited States5 months 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 Podcasts5JampackedeonUnited States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #49 | United States/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #147 | Canada/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Germany/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #115 |  France/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lorehounds
What is The Lorehounds about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show delivers deep dives into genre storytelling, analyzing lore, worldbuilding, and themes rather than simple recaps. Recent conversations span a wide range of pop culture—from long-form series lore in fantasy and sci‑fi to live-action adaptations—with hosts often pairing close readings with practical production insights. Notably, the discussions frequently feature guests who bring scholarly, fandom, or industry perspectives, and the hosts sometimes expand into cross-franchise comparisons, making it a strong pick for listeners who want thoughtful, opinionated analysis and context-rich conversations.
A standout is the flexibility to cover both high-concept fantasy and contemporary streaming properties, plus occasional fielding of guest... more
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4. Amy H. Sturgis
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6. Sarah Z
7. Dakota Arsenault
8. Ian McHugh
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