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David and John take a trip to the past with Grogu in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing the return of Ahmed Best and the inclusion of characters from all over the Star Wars franchise, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the capture and rescue of Ragnar, Order 66, and the exposition of Mandalorian culture. Finally, they answer listener feedback.
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Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.
Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server.
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Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John tackle a truckload of feedback as they reach the beginning of the end of their journey through HBO's The Last of Us. They discuss their general thoughts on the series before presenting The Case Against Joel Miller led by listeners. With so much feedback, check back next week for a Part 2 which will include The Case For Joel Miller and a spoiler section.
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Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.
If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds
Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.
Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!
Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the 1968 Ursula K. LeGuin book, A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book in The Earthsea Cycle. After giving a background on the book's development and publication history, the trio breaks down the plot, characters, and themes of this foundational work of the fantasy literature canon. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this book's coverage.
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Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
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Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John head to Coruscant in the Disney+ Original Series, Andor - whoops -The Mandalorian. After discussing who the episode title is referring to, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the attack on Kalevala, the New Republic Amnesty Program, and the status of Bo-Katan's religious affiliation. Finally, they answer listener feedback.
Contact Us
Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.
Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server.
If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds
Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John run onto the pitch for their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. From the charm of our favorite coach to the growing dark side of his former padawan, David and John recap their favorite moments. And of course, they discuss Jamie Tart's pronunciation of poop-eh.
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Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact
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Find us on Twitter or TikTok @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Ted Lasso over on our Discord Server.
Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John arrive in Salt Lake City for the season finale of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After discussing Ashley Johnson's amazing cameo appearance, David and John debate the sanity of Joel, the morality of his decision, and whether he really loves Ellie. Finally, they answer listener feedback.
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Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.
If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds
Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.
Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!
Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John pick up a droid from Peli Motto for their trip to Mandalore in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing Din's treatment of Grogu as a real Mandalorian, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the trip to Tatooine, the crisis on Mandalore, and the heroism of Bo-Katan. Finally, they answer listener feedback.
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Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.
Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server.
If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds
Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John head to Silver Lake in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After discussing Ellie's struggle with a cannibalistic cult, David and John consider the violence inherent in both Ellie and Joel, the subversion the subversion of tropes, and whether penicillin works like that. Finally, they answer listener feedback.
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Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.
If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds
Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on our Discord Server.
Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork!
Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and Jean enter the MCUniverse's multiverse to discuss the unique new villain Kang, the new characters of Phase 5, and the shows and movies on the calendar for 2023. Then, they dive into the themes of passing down the mantle, wrestling with coming of age with great responsibilities, and more.
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Questions, comments and/or multiverse theories? Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.
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Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
David and John travel through hyperspace and begin Season 3 of the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing their personal Star Wars background, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of all the Saturday morning cartoon goodness that made up this episode. Finally, they answer listener feedback.
Contact Us
Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.
Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord Server.
If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds
Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.
From the publisher's feed
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,…
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.

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