Halloween bonus episode from the subscriber feed: Dick Turpin on Apple TV+ dropped a werebear of a surprise Halloween special on us, so Marilyn, Bob, and Elysia are paying it forward with a surprise Dick Turpin Halloween WhachaWachin of their own! They discuss the unexpected cancelation, and even more unexpected Spooktober special, pick their perso…

David and Nichole introduce their upcoming coverage of Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's new science fiction series coming to Apple TV+ on November 7th. The conversation explores their coverage format, recording schedule, and why they're excited about this Truman Show-esque mystery from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. In the second half,…

Elysia, John, and Mark return to Derry, Maine to watch a new generation of children suffer the horrors of Pennywise the Dancing Clown. They break down the Dark Tower easter eggs, the connections to the movies and books, and their theories for what's coming next this season. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: [email protected] …

The Lorehounds and Lore Masters voted, and this year's Spooktober special is: Zach Cregger's 2025 horror hit Weapons. Elysia walks John and David through this darkly humorous, layered tale of missing children, addiction, grief, intergenerational trauma, and the ultimate Naruto run of death. Contact Us [email protected] Links to Patreon, Supe…

From coolest kills to live-action wish lists to which comics to start with if you want more, Jean and Elysia take you on a tour of the zombie queendom of Marvel Zombies' Earth-89521. What If...? S1 recap Werewolf by Night Agatha All Along coverage Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Properly Howard / Cocoons of Horror) Links to Patreon, Su…

David reconvenes with Jean and Anthony for a thoughtful examination of Paul Thomas Anderson's film, focusing on questions of character motivation and revolutionary authenticity. Jean offers measured critique while acknowledging the film's stunning visuals and exceptional performances, arguing that the comedic middle section represents the movie's s…

Edit (10/23/25, 8am EDT) : There was an error with the audio for the intro (no ducking on the music) which has now been fixed. Reload if you have any issues. --David David welcomes back Ron and JD from the Dungeons 'n' Durags podcast for a lively, free-flowing conversation about Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film. With good-natured debate and playf…

David and Anthony dive deep into Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, exploring its surprising comedic elements, technical achievements, and rich thematic complexity. This opening conversation examines the father-daughter relationship at the film's core, PTA's bold production choices including VistaVision filmmaking, and the movie's unexpected hopef…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia are back for one more round of Peacemaker analysis – breaking down the season (series?) finale plot arc by plot arc, making comic-book comparisons, and looking ahead to what they know and what they suspect will be coming next for these characters and the rest of the DCU. The DCU …

David and Mark from Nevermind the Music explore the musical choices behind Alien: Earth's eight end credit songs. Mark breaks down the technical elements—keys, tempos, instrumentation, and characteristic chords—that connect tracks ranging from Black Sabbath's "The Mob Rules" to Pearl Jam's "Animal." The conversation examines how music supervisor Ma…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: The Peacemaker season 2 finale is dividing the internet! ...And the Lorehounds? One of us liked it, one of us really didn't, and the other is somewhere in between. Jean, Elysia, and Aaron make our cases for why we feel the way we feel in this extended hot take of a special episode reacting to "Full Nels…

John and Marilyn take a broader look at this season of Foundation and respond to listener feedback and theories. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect t…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia strap in for the rollercoaster ride of Peacemaker season 2, episode 7: "Like a Keith in the Night" – from the controversial reveals about this world and its characters to the funniest-ever utterance of the word "four." The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacema…

David, John, and Elysia close out season one of Alien: Earth with a comprehensive discussion of the show's themes, performances, and storytelling choices. The conversation explores Noah Hawley's approach to the franchise, character dynamics including the morally complex Dame Sylvia and the enigmatic Kirsch, and the Peter Pan mythology woven through…

David sits down with Mark and Nicole from Nevermind the Music to discuss the origins of their podcast, their creative process, and plans for season two. The conversation explores how a sabbatical project evolved into a unique blend of music theory and psychology, the challenges of recording an entire season in advance, and what it means to find you…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Elysia, Aaron, and Jean are back around the mics to talk the good, the bad, and the Adrian of Peacemaker season 2, episode 6: "Ignorance is Chris" – including why that reveal worked, even if you saw it coming, and what (based on our comics and other knowledge) we think will be the end game of this seaso…

David is joined by Ayesha Khan, host of the Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever podcast, to discuss the season finale of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth. They explore how the series concludes its examination of corporate exploitation, synthetic humanity, and xenomorphic terror while setting up potential future storylines. David and Ayesha analyze the finale's…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Between playing a rousing round of "Who's the real villain here?" and dancing on one character's grave, Jean, Aaron, and Elysia share eagle facts, celebrate cyborgs, mourn with Vigilante – and pause to discuss the unrelated Disney situation, reacting live to big news that released during the recording. …

David is joined by Ron and JD from the Dungeons-n-Durags podcast to discuss the penultimate episode of Alien: Earth Season 1. The conversation explores Noah Hawley's masterful absurdism, the horrific trauma inflicted on synthetic children, and the show's sophisticated examination of grooming, manipulation, and corporate exploitation. The hosts anal…

Jean and Elysia hop through history with the War Dogs of Wakanda, checking in on global turning-points from the real world, the cast of characters who experience them, and what it all says about the Marvel's long-hidden African nation. (An entire nation about to be sent to kick rocks.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates li…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia explore the revelations of the QUC tech origin story, the potentially blurry boundaries of cultural appropriation, and the new wrinkles in Chris's escape plans and everyone's feelings about everything this week. The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02…

David, Steve and Anthony dissect the power dynamics and toe-jam politics of episode six. The conversation explores Wendy's growing rebellion against the Peter Pan mythology, Boy K's strategic maneuvering against Yutani, and the devastating consequences when children are left to feed apex predators. Key discussions include the epic synth showdown be…

John and Marilyn recap the end of an era in the season finale of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any emplo…

David sits down with brothers Asher and Saul Elbein, the journalist duo behind the fascinating newsletter and website Heat Death. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the intersection of pop culture and politics through two major lenses: Tolkien's orcs and the decline of the Star Wars galaxy. The discussion begins with their viral articl…

Elysia, David, and John are back for part 2 of 2 of their Emmy nominations series – this time looking at the nominees for the biggest categories, including what statues they already picked up at the Creative Arts Emmys, and checking in on how other network favorites fared, who has too many nominations or too few, and who is predicted to win this we…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Elysia, Jean, and Aaron count up the clues about the real nature of Earth-2, dive into the history of the Sons of Liberty in both DC and the real world, and share their own animal facts as they break down the beats of Peacemaker season 2, episode 3: "Another Rick Up My Sleeve." The DCU so far: Creature …

David is joined by Steve Ausburne and Dr. Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review to discuss Noah Hawley's standalone masterpiece. The conversation explores the episode's homages to classic Alien films, the Dunning-Kruger effect in corporate leadership, and Moro's complex characterization. They analyze the bottle episode structure, creature intel…

John and Marilyn are glad that nobody overreacted in the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Join Aaron, Jean, and Elysia on an adventure of friendship and feelings as they navigate badass birds and interdimensional drunk dials – while also pausing to appreciate Vigilante's famous butt dance and the deadly seriousness of a little-understood condition known as "bird blindness" – in Peacemaker se…

David is joined by community members Stuart (Doove71) and Bryan (Bryan8063) to explore the philosophical depths of Noah Hawley's alien prequel. The conversation examines the episode's exploration of consciousness, morality, and identity through the lens of hybrid beings caught between human and artificial existence. Special attention is given to th…

John and Marilyn await the woman from the water planet in the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belo…

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: The Top Talking-About-Peacemaker Trio has assembled for a tour of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber in "The Ties That Grind," the first episode of season 2 of Peacemaker on HBO Max. Elysia falls down James Gunn's deep-cut rabbit holes, Jean serves up Max Lord lore with a side of Harcourt haterade, and Aaron…

David explores Noah Hawley's atmospheric third episode with Ian from The Captain's Pod and Mark from Nevermind The Music. This episode dives deep into the philosophical questions of humanity, consciousness, and identity while delivering standout performances from Babu Cissé as Moro and Timothy Olyphant as Kirsch. The discussion covers everything fr…

John and Marilyn wonder how much of the story is true in the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belon…

Jean and Elysia relive the runaway-hit first season of Peacemaker (and the movie it was spun off from) to prep for season 2, which begins tonight. After a spoiler-free intro setting up what the show is and who might enjoy it, they talk through all the 11th Street Kids season 1 shenanigans with a clip-show recap that covers everything you'll want to…

Elysia is joined by two Lore Masters – historian Bryan8063 (aka Usul) and his sister, fellow costume drama lover Lisa (aka RedZippy) – to look back on the first 3 seasons of HBO's The Gilded Age from Julian Fellowes. The episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion of what makes this show stand out, setting the stage for the history behind the dra…

David continues with Elysia and Luke from the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast for their squadron-style coverage of Noah Hawley's second episode. The discussion explores the cat-and-mouse sequences aboard the crashed Maginot, Wendy's growing abilities to manipulate technology, and the introduction of new alien species including the blood bugs and eye parasi…

David welcomes Elysia and Luke from the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast for squadron-style coverage of Noah Hawley's ambitious series premiere. The discussion covers the USCSS Maginot's mission gone wrong, the introduction of Weyland-Yutani's corporate rivals, and the Lost Boys hybrid program on Prodigy's Neverland Research Island. The hosts analyze the vi…

John and Marilyn orbit a black hole the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or…

John and Marilyn discuss the big lies and harsh truths of the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belo…

David and Elysia preview FX's upcoming sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth, discussing Noah Hawley's approach to the franchise, production details, and The Lorehounds Network's comprehensive coverage plans. The episode covers the show's setting two years before the original 1979 film, casting details including Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, an…

Jean and Elysia herald the coming of Galactus in their deep dive into the newest Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. After laying out what this incarnation got right where so many have failed before, as well as the key comic lore to help you understand the whole cast of characters, they end with a look at what's planned so far for the re…

David and Anthony dive deep into Netflix's The Eternaut, analyzing how the Argentine series masterfully combines five different genre elements - disaster movie, post-apocalyptic survival, alien invasion, body snatchers horror, and hints of time travel - into one cohesive narrative. They explore the show's political allegory rooted in Argentina's "D…

John and Marilyn try to escape Empire in the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employe…

John and Marilyn do some light reading and some heavy partying in the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of…

David sits down with Tansy Gardam, creator of the Going Rogue podcast, to discuss her latest episode analyzing the 2012 film Dredd and its connection to The Raid as "twin films." Tansy argues that Alex Garland effectively "shadow directed" Dredd, challenging traditional notions of auteur theory while exploring the collaborative nature of filmmaking…

John, David, and Elysia share their hot takes on the 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations, break down how the nomination process works, and look at the streamers head to head – who walked away with the most nods, and for what kinds of shows? Part 2, in two weeks, will dive deeper into the top nominated shows and check in on other Lorehounds favorites. L…

David and Ron dive deep into the emotional complexity of The Bear's fourth season, exploring how the show breaks television conventions while delivering its most nuanced portrayal of trauma and healing yet. The discussion covers Carmi's difficult decision to step away from the restaurant, the show's masterful use of magical realism, and how recover…

John and Marilyn meet the Mallows in the latest episode of Foundation. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.com Any opinions stat…

Jean and Elysia go super-sized on the lore for the first official film entry of the new DCU, from character backstories to key comic and movie-history references to what's next. Loathsome Lex, T-sphere domination, and going off the record in interviews – here's why James Gunn's new Superman works for them. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and …