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The Lorehounds

The Lorehounds
Foundation
Pluribus
Peacemaker
The Pitt
DC Universe
Pennywise
Derry
A Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms
American Revolution
House Of the Dragon
Superman
One Battle After Another
Murderbot
Frankenstein
Ken Burns
Noah Hawley
Stephen King
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Alien Franchise
Xenomorph

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 Vampire Lestat and House of the Dragon with Ted Lasso, The Bear,... more

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David, Lisa, and Bryan light a candle for two icons lost just 48 hours apart. The first half celebrates Dolly Parton, from her childhood in Appalachian poverty through her breakout on the Porter Wagoner Show and into a career that stretched far beyon... more

David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's third installment, a deep dive into John Stewart Jr.'s backstory written by Vanessa Baden Kelly and directed by Stephen Williams. The conversation covers th... more

David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's second installment. The conversation opens with fresh takes on Hal and John's evolving buddy cop dynamic, the mystery surrounding Antaan and the Manhunter-r... more

David and Jean close out their season three coverage with a bumper community feedback episode, working through an enormous volume of messages from across email, Patreon, Spotify, and the Discord. The hosts share their overall season takes before step... more

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Connor M.
Green Lantern fanatic who contributed emails and panels
Listener
Episode: Lanterns - S01E02 - Trust Fall
Ken W
Poetry Corner contributor on the episode
Episode: House of the Dragon - S03 - Season Wrap and Final Feedback
Karen (ZeroDucks)
Listener contributor via voicemail
Listener
Episode: House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton - Feedback
Julia F
Patreon/website commenter
Listener
Episode: House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton - Feedback
Corey G.
Moderator for r/interview_with_the_vampire subreddit; dedicated fan providing book and lore insights
Reddit / r/interview_vampire
Episode: The Vampire Lestat - S01E03 - Toronto
Amy H. Sturgis
Professor of science fiction, fantasy and Gothic literature at Signum University
Signum University
Episode: Star Trek, Star Wars, and the Stories We Need - A Conversation with Dr. Amy H. Sturgis
Asher Elbein
Author and journalist, Heat Death contributor
Heat Death
Episode: Going Jurassic - Jurassic Franchise Deep Dive w/Tansy Gardam and Asher Elbein
Sarah Z
ICU nurse and medical correspondent invited to share firsthand perspective on ER work
Independent/Healthcare professional
Episode: The Pitt - Inside the ER: A Nurse's Perspective w/SarahZ
Katherine Oktober Matthews
Writer and photographer; guest on the episode
Episode: Oscars 2026 – Original & Adapted Screenplay + Best Director

Hosts

David
Host of The Lorehounds; core member of the hosting trio; frequent deep-diver into lore and storytelling.
John
Host of The Lorehounds; co-lead in discussions; known for thorough analysis and conversational pacing.
Elysia
Co-host and core member; frequently drives discourse with wide-ranging knowledge and thoughtful commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 781 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    3
    CrazyNicknameForReviews
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    3
    Jusadonis
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very Good but not excellent

    Love the main players of this pod. Analysis is good to amazing. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FooFooShmawShmaw
    Canada2 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 Podcasts
    3
    ForTheBirds111
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    5
    Madame Seal
    United States4 months ago

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Star Trek, Star Wars, and the Stories We Need - A Conversation with Dr. Amy H. Sturgis
Q: What is the source of Star Trek's cultural potency and its hold on fans?
It uses metaphor to connect timeless themes to current day issues, inviting viewers to active participation and agency rather than passive consumption.
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.

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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 650 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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2. Ken W
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