The Lorehounds
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, Ahsoka, and plenty more on the horizon.
The Lorehounds sit at the heart of a growing network of affiliated podcasts and a thriving Discord community where the conversation never stops. Find links to all of our shows, subscriber feeds, and community spaces at linktr.ee/thelorehounds.
Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 3 of 3 - Movie Review
David is joined once more by Nathan Ledbetter, Instructor of Asian History in the Department of Humanities at Rider University and Lorehounds Community Co-Host, to close out our three part series with a movie review of Godzilla Minus Zero, now in theaters. The first half is spoiler free, so it works...
The Rings of Power - S03E01 - Marnûkh
David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 3, Episode 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video. They discuss the changing battle lines in the war with Sauron, the corruption of men, and the brewing tensions among dwarves. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website wher...
Aliens (1986) - 40th Anniversary: Power, Command and the Making of Ripley - Eagle Eyes
David and Stewart (Doove71) mark forty years of James Cameron’s Aliens, a foundational text for Eagle Eyes, with a spoiler free briefing followed by a full spoiler deep dive into the film that turned a monster movie into a war movie. David traces the making of Ripley through the forms of power at wo...
VisionQuest - S01E05-07 - Firewall / Deadlock / Immolation
Just in the nick of time for the finale, Jean and Elysia catch up on episodes 5, 6, and 7 of VisionQuest: "Firewall," "Deadlock," and "Immolation." Tracking the characters across the real world as well as multiple mindspaces, they untangle the web of doppelgangers as the char...
Best in Show (2000) - Catherine O’Hara - Into the West
David, Lisa, and Bryan complete their Catherine O’Hara cycle with a deep dive into Best in Show , the community’s overwhelming choice in the listener poll. Christopher Guest’s 2000 mockumentary about competitors at the fictional Mayflower Kennel Club dog show was built from just a 15-page outline, w...
Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 2 of 3 - Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla Minus One (2023)
David is joined again by Nathan Ledbetter, Instructor of Asian History in the Department of Humanities at Rider University and Lorehounds Community Co-Host, for the second part of our three part series ahead of Godzilla Minus Zero. This installment is a full spoiler discussion of the 1954 original a...
The Exorcist (1973) – The film, the franchise, and the "curse" behind it
This year’s Elevenses film club Spooktober special goes deep into the first horror film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture: The Exorcist (1973). Elysia, David, and John bring their range of experiences – from lifelong aficionado to first-time watcher – into a discussion delvi...
Lioness S3 & Slow Horses S6 - The Special Relationship - Eagle Eyes
Lorehounds Host David and Lorehounds Community Co-host Stewart (Doove71) bring the full weight of the Special Relationship to bear on two of 2026’s most talked-about spy television seasons. The conversation covers Lioness Season 3’s gloriously over-the-top CIA special operations world and Slow Horse...
VisionQuest - S01E03-04 - Reboot / Malware
Jean and Elysia explore VisionQuest episode 3 and 4's character building a bonding, unexpected disintegrations, and recurring themes of longing for legitimacy, from Paladin's to synths to newly rediscovered sons – and why fearlessly facing one's own demise might be easier for some Marvel...
Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 1 of 3 - The History and Context of Godzilla
David is joined by Nathan Ledbetter, Instructor of Asian History, Department of Humanities, Rider University, and new Lorehounds Community Co-Host, to begin a three part series ahead of Godzilla Minus Zero. This first installment explores the history and context of Godzilla, from the 1954 original a...