Best The Lorehounds Podcasts (2025)

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Dick Turpin - S01E07 - Halloween Special - WhachaWachin 38:34

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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…

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Pluribus - Season Preview 35:28

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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,…

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It: Welcome to Derry - S01E01 - The Pilot 1:39:58

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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] …

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Weapons (2025) - Spooktober Special 1:56:08

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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…

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62 - Sidetrack - The Ballpark Organist Who Won the World Series (with Steve Hogan) 50:58

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Who is the MVP of the best baseball teams? The ballpark organist! Our guest on this episode, Steve Hogan, is musically responsible for three World Series championships with the San Francisco Giants. We talk with Steve about the way music plays an important role in sporting events and, of course, we have to get deep into the details. Celebrate this …

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Marvel Zombies (2025) - MCUniverse 1:06:58

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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…

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One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 3 w/Jean & Anthony 1:19:30

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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…

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One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 2 w/Ron & JD 1:22:42

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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…

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One Battle After Another (2025) - Part 1 w/Anthony 1:29:43

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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…

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61 - ‘Kiss From a Rose’ by Seal and Picardy Positivity 1:13:26

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Why can’t Mark keep the Batman films straight in his mind? This week, the light hits the gloom on Seal’s 1994 baroque pop gem “Kiss From a Rose.” Mark is fascinated by the clashes between major and minor in this song, and Nichole likens that to Jung’s shadow self that lurks in all of us. Other music heard in this episode: Seal - “I Put a Spell on Y…

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Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 2 (of 2) - Full Nelson: Episode Breakdown & Season Wrap - DCUniverse 2:07:44

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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 …

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Alien: Earth - End Credits Music Analysis w/Mark from Nevermind the Music 1:49:48

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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…

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60 - Sidetrack - When Superfans Get the Keys to the Kingdom (with Bree Nguyen) 1:10:16

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When should “Crazy Mariah Carey Girl” be the first line on your resume? Music and tech executive-turned professor Bree Nguyen will tell us! On this Sidetrack, we talk with Bree about the crazy story of how one Mariah-obsessed teen was put in charge of online marketing for one of the greatest performers of all time, and turned it into a full career.…

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Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 1 (of 2) - Full Nelson: The Hot Take Debate - DCUniverse 57:21

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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…

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Foundation - S03 Wrap-up and Mailbag 1:48:21

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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…

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59 - ‘Emotions’ by Mariah Carey and Oxytocin Octave Displacement 1:11:45

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Peacemaker - S02E07 - Like a Keith in the Night - DCUniverse 1:38:55

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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…

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Alien: Earth - Season Wrap-Up 1:34:29

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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…

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Nevermind the Music - S1 Retrospective - Interview w/Mark & Nichole 1:00:14

30d ago1:00:14

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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…

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58 - Sidetrack - Mark and Nichole’s Eras Playlist 54:00

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What songs explain the twisted minds of our co-hosts? In this sidetrack, Mark and Nichole share the soundtracks to their own life stages. What toys was a young Mark obsessed with? Just how evil were Nichole’s middle school bullies? Tune in to feast on our exposed guts, and check us out next week for a regular episode! Music heard in this episode: D…

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Peacemaker - S02E06 - Ignorance Is Chris - DCUniverse 1:51:50

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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…

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Alien: Earth - S01E08 - The Real Monsters 3:06:21

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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…

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Peacemaker - S02E05 - Back to the Suture - DCUniverse 1:36:54

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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. …

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57 - ‘Cardigan’ by Taylor Swift and Episodic Anacrusis 1:12:45

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Why did it take us so long to get to Taylor? Welcome to season 2 of Nevermind the Music! Here, we look under someone’s bed and pickup that old “Cardigan,” Taylor Swift’s vibey hit from 2020. Mark has found a dreamy rhythmic trick that Taylor and producer Aaron Dressner use to weave the music forward. Nichole looks backward, talking about different …

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Alien: Earth - S01E07 - Emergence 2:18:18

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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…

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Eyes of Wakanda – MCUniverse Oneshot 1:23:12

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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…

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56 - Sidetrack - Season 1 'Awards Show' 42:55

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What were the best moments of NTM Season 1? In this finale podcast, Nichole and Mark rate their favorite songs, funniest moments, deepest thoughts, biggest misses, and more. Come back next week as we start Season 2! Send us your thoughts at [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir…

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Peacemaker - S02E04 - Need I Say Door - DCUniverse 1:19:48

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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…

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Alien: Earth - S01E06 - The Fly 2:03:59

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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…

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Foundation - S03E10 - The Darkness 1:14:45

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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…

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Heat Death: From Tolkien's Orcs to Star Wars' Empire - Asher and Saul Elbein Interview 1:39:12

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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…

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2025 Emmy noms – pt. 2 (of 2): Creative Arts Emmys & final predictions 1:46:17

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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…

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55 - 'Lithium' by Nirvana and Set Theoretical Ego-Dystonia 1:06:08

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Has Mark finally gone too far? In this episode, we finally turn to Nirvana, with their iconic 1994 anthem “Lithium.” Mark writes a term paper on mic, putting his music theory skills to use for the forces of… good, or evil? Nichole takes things in a totally different but equally fancy direction, musing on solipsism, and how Kurt Cobain seems to have…

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Peacemaker - S02E03 - Another Rick Up My Sleeve - DCUniverse 1:22:42

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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 …

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Alien: Earth - S01E05 - In Space, No One... 2:00:02

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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…

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Foundation - S03E09 - The Paths That Choose Us 1:31:52

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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…

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54 - Sidetrack - Season 1 Mailbag 3 1:43:02

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Can we nap to heavy metal? Did Evanescence save a plane full of people? Did we really miss the mark with Weezer? In this super-sized episode, we hear one last batch of listener questions for Season 1! Come back next week for the last regular episode of our first season! Music heard in this episode: Luciano Berio - “Sinfonia: III - In ruhig fliessen…

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Peacemaker - S02E02 - A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird - DCUniverse 1:21:21

2M ago1:21:21

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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…

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Alien: Earth - S01E04 - Observation 2:32:54

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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…

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Foundation - S03E08 - Skin in the Game 1:26:03

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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…

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53 - 'Circles' by Post Malone and Running Away With the Tune 34:40

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Why do we always keep coming back? Here we break down Post Malone’s 2019 summer jam “Circles.” Mark has some thoughts about how the melody feeds on itself, but Nichole would rather talk about what it would be like to “check out” and completely disengage from society. We dare you to DOOOOOO something! Other music heard in this episode: Post Malone -…

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Peacemaker - S02E01 - The Ties That Grind - DCUniverse 1:36:18

2M ago1:36:18

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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…

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Alien: Earth - S01E03 - Metamorphosis 3:05:17

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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…

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Foundation - S03E07 - Foundation's End 1:24:52

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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…

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Peacemaker S1 (+ The Suicide Squad) - Recap - DCUniverse 1:50:07

2M ago1:50:07

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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…

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52 - Sidetrack - Psychics are Good Psychologists 11:51

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Did either of us ever think we’d have an episode about psychics? For some reason, we have a fun conversation about paranormal mental abilities, what exactly we believe, and how it all connects to psychology. Come on back next week for a full episode! Send us your thoughts at [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand…

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The Gilded Age S1–3 - Oneshot 2:58:43

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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…

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Alien: Earth - S01E02 - Mr. October 1:36:31

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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…

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Alien: Earth - S01E01 - Neverland 2:06:31

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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…

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Foundation - S03E06 - The Shape of Time 1:11:17

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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…