Episodes

David, Jean, and Bryan return for the third week of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord as the stakes reach a new level with the arrival of the Empire on Janix. The team digs into Daki's frustrating decision-making, Two Boots' uncertain loyalties under Imperial occupation, and the chilling introdu...

David is joined by Tansy Gardam, host of the acclaimed Going Rogue podcast, and Asher Elbein, journalist and co-creator of the newsletter and website Heat Death, for a deep dive into the Jurassic film franchise — all seven films across 32 years. The conversation spans the paleontological promise of ...

When is the right note actually a wrong note? This week, we’re burning down the highway skyline to The Killers’ 2006 anthem “When You Were Young.” Mark shares how this is one of those songs where are the melody seems to almost ignore the chord progression. Nichole connects those broken expectations ...

Steve and Anthony get blue pilled by the Bourne Legacy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John discuss preeclampsia, wild births, epilepsy, toxic workplaces, and more in the season 2 finale of The Pitt . Podcast Referenced by David: Encore: What I learnt about Australia as an Outback GP View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Conta...

David, Jean, and Bryan dive into the second week of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord with a discussion that also features comm links from Elysia covering her fresh takes, comics connections, and a lore report on the Pyke Syndicate. The conversation centers on Maul's mesmerizing tea ceremony with De...

David and John recap the darkness before the light in the penultimate episode of Season 2 of The Pitt . View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You c...

Who better to judge Boomer music than a member of Generation Alpha? In this Sidetrack, Mark’s son makes a surprising and controversial proclamation about the production of the universally-acclaimed 1977 Fleetwood Mac opus, Rumours . Mark takes us through the innovations of multi-track recording that...

Jean, Elysia, and Luke are back to argue the finer points on what makes one murderer worse than another, what a villain's selection of cages says about them, and which romances are likely to be DOA in this mid-season check-in discussing the first four episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 –...

Steve and Anthony remove Clue from their shoes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elysia is joined by Lisa to spill all the tea on everything that went down in Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama (2026). After giving their spoiler-free takes and general thoughts on the power of dark humor to unlock uncomfortable discussions, they talk about the film's opening sequence (00:21:14...

Aaron, Richard, and Chase find themselves feeling cold towards the series' hottest episode. Where episode 4 may have failed the Ramblers, episode 5 brought us back into the fold and gave us an episode that rivals Season 1. Contact Us Do you have any questions or comments? Visit thelorehounds.com...

David and Elysia dive into Shakespeare's Hamlet , opening with a discussion of the play itself and some of the most classic film and stage adaptations, not to mention the whole sub-genre of films loosely adapting and referencing the Bard's longest work. With that foundation laid, they turn t...

David, John, and Jean kick off their weekly coverage of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord with a discussion of the two-episode premiere. A quick note — we had some technical issues with our usual recording setup this week, so the audio quality isn't up to our normal standards, but the conversation i...

What’s a good way to get through a breakup? Record a hit single! In this episode, we are entranced by Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 masterpiece “Dreams.” Nichole talks through the grief that accompanies the end of a relationship, which somehow with this band led to some terrific songs. Mark then dreams about...

David and John discuss the unraveling of Robby, the humbling of Ogilvie, and shredder placement. View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use ...

Steve and Anthony are compelled to view demonic movies. Mostly, we talk about the 2023 Cairnes Bros flick. But Friedkin psychically infests this podcast. Please consider becoming a Patreon member of the Lorehounds: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

David is joined by Jon and Elysia for the season preview of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, the new animated series created by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. The conversation is structured in tiers, starting spoiler-free with release details and coverage plans before moving into light story and pro...

David sits down with Sarah, a longtime Lorehounds listener and ICU nurse with over two decades of experience in trauma care at teaching hospitals. The conversation explores the authenticity of The Pitt's depiction of emergency medicine, why Ogilvy's first-day cockiness is more common than vi...

Elysia and Riley kneel at the alter of Ralph Fiennes' Iron Maiden, discuss why Jimmy Crystal is scarier than Sinners ' vampire Remmick, and glean hope from this film's not-so-hidden messages of humanity, sacrifice, and teasings of radical forgiveness in the second film in the game-changi...

Would you rather make music with your grandma or your ex? In this week’s Sidetrack, Mark and Nichole create a family tree of iconic family bands and artists. From twins to parents and uncles, we talk through the superpowers these groups get through their family connections. Check out a full episode ...

Steve and Anthony get greedy with All the Money in the World. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John talk crime coverups and funding cuts in this episode of The Pitt . View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail t...

John and Elysia set sail on the East Blue and recap One Piece Season 1 before the live action Season 2 premieres on March 10. They discuss the Hope-Punk of Luffy, the theme of found family, and the absurdity of the production. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: onepiece@thelorehounds....

Aaron, Richard, and Chase are back for Invincible's 4th season! If you're sick of the sequids, you're in the right place. Contact Us Do you have any questions or comments? Visit thelorehounds.com, where you can use the contact form or the voicemail feature. Or, send us an email to radioa...

Dune Storyverse Check-In w/Zach & John from Dune Minute Podcast David sits down with Zach and John from the Dune Minute Podcast for a wide-ranging check-in on the state of the Dune storyverse. The conversation covers Dune Minute's current coverage of the Sci-Fi Channel miniseries, the latest...

What happens when you have to replace an iconic voice? This week we rock out to Linkin Park’s 2003 hit “Numb.” Mark compares live performances of the band’s big hits across two very different lead vocalists and what changes the band had to make to keep their sound. Meanwhile, Nichole wonders whether...

David is joined by community members Lisa and Bryan to launch Into the West, a new show on The Lorehounds Network dedicated to celebrating the careers of filmmakers and actors who have passed on. In this inaugural episode, the trio explores the life and legacy of Gene Hackman, from his Depression-er...

Steve and Anthony spotlight Darkman. Our deep thanks to David who created an overview of this season of Properly Howard. https://thelorehounds.notion.site/ph-newlywed2026?v=3122becba2ee805aa566000c9a84594a&pvs=143 Also check out our discord page: https://discord.gg/ZeeacUdz Advertising Inquiries...

David analyzes an intense episode of the Pitt. John complains about Ogilvie. View our Free Show Guide Online: https://thelorehounds.notion.site/the-pitt-show-guide Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool o...