Welcome to the Lorehounds! We&#39;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&#39;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 <a href="http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>.

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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 and the nuclear anxieties that shaped it to the legacy that followed, before turning to the morphology of the monster’s body and what its physical design communicates. The conversation is completely spoiler free for Godzilla Minus Zero and for any other movies discussed, so it is safe listening whether or not you have seen the films.In Part 2, David and Nathan will take a full spoiler discussion of the 1954 film, with some commentary on the 1956 version, and compare it with the 2023 film Godzilla Minus One. Part 3 will be a regular movie review of Godzilla Minus Zero once the film is in wide release.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeEvery Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* Podcast<ul><li><a href="https://www.everyscififilm.com/godzilla-1954" rel="nofollow">Godzilla in 1954: Japan’s Nuclear Nightmare and Sci-Fi Legacy</a></li></ul> Lorehounds Blog Post<ul><li><a href="https://thelorehounds.com/blog/semiotics-of-godzilla" rel="nofollow">The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body</a></li></ul> Nathan Ledbetter’s Academic Page<ul><li><a href="https://princeton.academia.edu/NathanLedbetter" rel="nofollow">https://princeton.academia.edu/NathanLedbetter</a></li></ul> Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:lorehounds@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">lorehounds@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) - Part 1 of 3 - The History and Context of Godzilla

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The first two episodes of VisionQuest have given us a new surprisingly lovable Peepaw, his murderbot Frankenstein of a son, and a human grandson with a split personality – and Elysia and Jean are here to dissect it all. From Ultron&#39;s most quotable moments to all the shades of moral gray, not to mention teases of new mysteries percolating in the background. Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?fs=1&tf=1&to=comicsvs%40thelorehounds.com&view=cm" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a> Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

VisionQuest - S01E01-02 - No Strings / Theseus

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David and Jean are joined by Elysia, host of the <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/339ca7e8-dcc6-4a69-8292-377a59af8847" rel="nofollow">Wool Shift Dust podcast</a>, to close out their season-long coverage of Lanterns. The three dig into listener feedback on Kerry’s choices, Noah’s uncertain future, John’s complicated homecoming, and Sinestro’s unfinished business, while also unpacking the season’s handling of race, privilege, and found family through John, Noah, and Zoe. Connor caps things off with his final Comics Corner entry as the Lorehounds’ official Green Lantern Corps Liaison Officer, covering the Honour Guard, unique Lantern oaths, how different human Lanterns handle fear, and a deep dive into the Indigo Tribe.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at!<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SfvCV_qIlo30u5JrhJYt87YmdlJf0Rkjj1NiIcuYObU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Green Lantern Reading List</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:lorehounds@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">lorehounds@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - Season Wrap-Up w/Elysia

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Lorehounds Host David and Lorehounds Community Co-host Stewart (Doove71) are joined by special guest Marilyn R. Pukkila for the first publicly available Eagle Eyes episode, a deep dive into the 2026 film Pressure. The conversation covers the film’s remarkable portrait of the 72 hours before D-Day, centered on Scottish meteorologist Group Captain James Stagg’s pivotal and contested weather forecast to Supreme Allied Commander Eisenhower, exploring how the production distills a vast, complex military operation into an intimate and claustrophobic character piece. The trio bring their combined perspectives to the film’s historical accuracy, its origins as a 2014 stage play, the transatlantic tensions mirrored at every level of command, and the quietly essential role of Kay Summersby in navigating the enormous egos in the room.Further ReadingThe General’s Women by Susan Wittig Albert<a href="https://susanalbert.com/the-generals-women/" rel="nofollow">https://susanalbert.com/the-generals-women/</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:eagleeyes@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">eagleeyes@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Pressure (2026) - Eagle Eyes Oneshot w/Marilyn R. Pukkila

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VisionQuest – Marvel&#39;s latest (and last?) high-concept television outing – begins this week on Disney+, and Elysia and Jean couldn&#39;t be more excited to see some of their favorite characters back on screen. Join us for a recap of the key events from Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, WandaVision, Agatha All Along (<a href="https://thelorehounds.com/search/agatha%20all%20along" rel="nofollow">our full coverage here</a>), and beyond that you&#39;ll want to remember going into this show, before we turn to a preview of the new series, including which new characters we expect and what roles we think they might play. We wrap up with a look at the comics most relevant for this television trilogy: Key Wanda &amp; Vision (&amp; Agatha) comics:• <a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Vision_and_the_Scarlet_Witch_Vol_2" rel="nofollow">Vision and the Scarlet Witch vol. 2</a> (1985-1986) – 12 issues• <a href="https://www.marvel.com/comics/guides/2047/vision-quest" rel="nofollow">“VisionQuest”</a> (1989) = The West Coast Avengers vol 2 (1985) #42-52• <a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Vision_Vol_1" rel="nofollow">Vision vol. 1</a> (1994–1995) – 4 issues• <a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/House_of_M_(Event)" rel="nofollow">House of M</a> (2005) – 8 issues• <a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Vision_Vol_2" rel="nofollow">Vision vol. 2</a> (2016) – Tom King – 12 issues• <a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Scarlet_Witch_Vol_2" rel="nofollow">Scarlet Witch vol. 2</a> (2016-2017) = “The Witches’ Road” – 15 issues The most relevant Tommy &amp; Billy comics for what&#39;s next:• <a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Young_Avengers_Vol_1" rel="nofollow">The Young Avengers vol. 1</a> (2005) – 12 issues• <a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Young_Avengers_Presents_Vol_1_3" rel="nofollow">Young Avengers Presents vol. 1 #3</a>: “Wiccan &amp; Speed” (2008)• “<a href="https://www.marvel.com/comics/guides/1111/avengers-the-children-s-crusade" rel="nofollow">The Children’s Crusade</a>”: Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #1-9 (2010-2011) + Avengers: The Children’s Crusade – Young Avengers #1 (2011, read btw. main series #4&amp;5) Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?fs=1&tf=1&to=comicsvs%40thelorehounds.com&view=cm" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a> Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

VisionQuest – Story Recap & Season Preview (w/ Comics Corner)

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David and Jean cover the season one finale of HBO’s Lanterns, a conversation-driven episode that resolves the season’s major threads through character work rather than action. The fresh takes cover the show’s bold choice to end on a dialogue-heavy note, the season’s throughlines of fear, courage, and healing from a broken past, and a satisfying sendoff for John Stewart Jr.’s origin story. From there, David and Jean move through the episode’s major beats in broad strokes, covering Hal’s release from prison, the reveal of Noah’s nature, and John stepping fully into the role of Green Lantern.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at!<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SfvCV_qIlo30u5JrhJYt87YmdlJf0Rkjj1NiIcuYObU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Green Lantern Reading List</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E08 - Dirt & Stars

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David and Jean dig into listener feedback on &#34;The Jordan Boys Legacy,&#34; covering emails, voicemails, and Discord comments packed with fan theories, including ongoing speculation about Noah&#39;s origins and the identity of a second Manhunter. The conversation also touches on the show&#39;s social impact and representation before wrapping up with a Comics Corner segment featuring contributor Connor M.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at!<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SfvCV_qIlo30u5JrhJYt87YmdlJf0Rkjj1NiIcuYObU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Lanterns Reading List by Connor M</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E07 - Feedback

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Elysia is celebrating Filipino-American History Month with the help of Paulo from The Oscars Death Race Podcast, with a deep dive into Dreamworks&#39; new animated adventure Forgotten Island.The first half of the episode is dedicated to a spoiler-free intro to Filipino culture and mythology and discussion of the movie production, setting the stage for the film and discussing who this is for and why listeners might want to watch. And then, after the spoiler warning, they discuss how Filipino culture and mythology is woven into the plot of this &#39;90s-tinged magical tale of friendship that transcends time and distance. Special links:• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v=a8RHqN93qfo" rel="nofollow">The Forgotten Island trailer</a>• <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oscars-death-race-podcast/id1490975424" rel="nofollow">The Oscar&#39;s Death Race Podcast</a> (Paulo) Filipino media recommendations:• Series: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/nl-en/title/81012541" rel="nofollow">Trese</a> – Netflix animated supernatural detective, 6 eps• Movie: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/zsazsa-zaturnnah-vs-the-amazonistas-of-planet/" rel="nofollow">ZsaZsa Zaturnnah</a> (2026) – Animated gender-bent superhero• Movie: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/10s-across-the-borders/" rel="nofollow">10s Across the Borders</a> (2025) – Asian ballroom• Movie: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/moonglow-2026/" rel="nofollow">Moonglow</a> (2026) – Filipino Noir• Movie: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/lingua-franca/" rel="nofollow">Lingua Franca</a> (2019) – Trans immigrant drama• Movie: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/filipinana-2026/" rel="nofollow">Filipiñana</a> (2026) – This year&#39;s Oscar submission from the Philippines• Movie: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/first-light-2025-2/" rel="nofollow">First Light</a> (2026) – Australian submission this year, first in Tagalog• Graphic Novel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maharlika.komiks" rel="nofollow">Maharlika</a>• Docuseries: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/nl-en/title/82795684" rel="nofollow">BINI</a> and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/nl-en/title/82052782" rel="nofollow">SB19</a> (Netflix) • Letterboxd list: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/ninjaboi/list/filipino-filipino-diaspora-films-2025-2026/" rel="nofollow">Recent Filipino / Diaspora Films</a>• Letterboxd list: <a href="https://letterboxd.com/ninjaboi/list/a-100-film-primer-on-filipino-and-filipino/" rel="nofollow">Older list of specifically Filipino cinema</a> Contact Us<a href="mailto:lorehounds@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">lorehounds@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a> Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Forgotten Island (2026) – Filipino mythology & culture

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David and Jean cover the penultimate episode of HBO&#39;s Lanterns season one, praising the continued chemistry between Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as the show digs into Hal&#39;s backstory. The fresh takes cover the episode&#39;s striking visual effects work, the throughline of fatherhood woven across multiple characters, and the show&#39;s skill at balancing intimate character work with an expanding, high-concept mythology. With one episode left in the season, David and Jean also share their hopes and anxieties about how the story will wrap up.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at!<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SfvCV_qIlo30u5JrhJYt87YmdlJf0Rkjj1NiIcuYObU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Green Lantern Reading Order by Connor M</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E07 - The Jordan Boys Legacy

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David sits down with Tolkien scholar and Lorehounds co-host Marilyn R. Pukkila for a conversation about Rings &amp; Rituals Season 2, currently running on the Rings &amp; Rituals feed. They discuss the show&#39;s analytical approach to ritual in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the early listener feedback coming in this season, and what&#39;s ahead for both Rings &amp; Rituals and the main Lorehounds coverage as The Rings of Power Season 3 approaches this November.Listen to Rings &amp; Rituals<a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/62ce8903-c998-41cc-9ec8-f1c463fd0e21" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/62ce8903-c998-41cc-9ec8-f1c463fd0e21</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above.<a href="http://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">http://thelorehounds.com/contact</a>Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rings & Rituals - Season 2 Preview with Marilyn R. Pukkila

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David and Jean dedicate a full episode to listener feedback on &#34;Bad Optics,&#34; covering emails, voicemails, and Discord comments on fan theories and character motivations. Comics Corner contributor Connor M also joins to answer a listener question about Green Lantern ring mechanics.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at!<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SfvCV_qIlo30u5JrhJYt87YmdlJf0Rkjj1NiIcuYObU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Green Lantern Reading Order by Connor M</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E06 - Feedback

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David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO&#39;s Lanterns with a tightly plotted sixth episode. The fresh takes cover the show&#39;s continued strength with character work, particularly the strained dynamic between John Stewart Jr. and his brothers, and a growing unease around Sheriff Kerry and Noah that has Jean on high alert. They also praise the show&#39;s grounded, realistic dialogue as a through-line even as the mythology around the Corps and Oa expands. From there, David and Jean move into a full scene by scene breakdown covering the autopsy, the trip to the Fortress of Solitude, and a very large vault the team can&#39;t yet open, before wrapping up the episode.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at!<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SfvCV_qIlo30u5JrhJYt87YmdlJf0Rkjj1NiIcuYObU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Green Lantern Reading Order by ConnorM</a>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E06 - Bad Optics

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David, Lisa, and Bryan celebrate the life and career of Catherine O&#39;Hara, who passed away in January 2026. The trio traces her path from waitressing at Toronto&#39;s Second City at 19, where she understudied for Gilda Radner, through her Emmy-winning years on SCTV alongside future comedy giants John Candy, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and Rick Moranis. The conversation moves through her collaborations with Tim Burton on Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas, her breakout to household fame in Home Alone, her celebrated improv work in Christopher Guest&#39;s mockumentary films, and the career renaissance of Schitt&#39;s Creek, where decades of character work culminated in the unforgettable Moira Rose. The hosts reflect on how O&#39;Hara elevated everything she touched, from dramatic turns in The Last of Us and The Studio to her fearless willingness to let the awkward moment sit for one extra beat, before selecting three films for the community vote.Catherine O&#39;Hara Community Movie Poll Vote for the film we&#39;ll cover in our deep dive episode! Best in Show (2000) | For Your Consideration (2006) | ACOD (2013) Vote here: <a href="https://strawpoll.com/e6Z2Axlw6gN" rel="nofollow">https://strawpoll.com/e6Z2Axlw6gN</a> Poll closes Saturday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EDTContact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:intothewest@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">intothewest@thelorehounds.com</a>Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates <a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Catherine O'Hara Filmography - Into the West

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David is joined by Nichole from <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/cae2167f-38f5-4214-91c6-ea8ace3311de" rel="nofollow">Nevermind the Music</a> and Lisa (RedZippy) from Into the West for an impromptu reaction to the 78th Emmy Awards, sparked by Rhea Seehorn&#39;s and Vince Gilligan&#39;s wins for Pluribus. The trio breaks down the ceremony, Pluribus&#39;s six total wins including Seehorn&#39;s Outstanding Lead Actress win and Gilligan&#39;s Outstanding Writing win for &#34;We Is Us,&#34; and what made Seehorn&#39;s win land so hard after her Better Call Saul shutout. The back half of the episode features about 40 minutes of curated clips from the Lorehounds&#39; Pluribus Episode 9 Vibe Check and Season One Wrap Up episodes, re-released in honor of the wins.Full Episodes Featured in This Episode&#39;s Clip Show<ul><li><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/89c39915-66f2-449f-8c13-4c1d2678a22c/episodes/d14b3f1f-8452-4ca4-bd36-1826ea74c544" rel="nofollow">Pluribus - Season 1 Wrap-Up</a></li><li><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/89c39915-66f2-449f-8c13-4c1d2678a22c/episodes/0a3c4665-2a29-47b4-bf6e-889131a1d84b" rel="nofollow">Pluribus - S01E09 - Season Finale Reactions</a></li></ul>Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:lorehounds@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">lorehounds@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

2026 Emmy Awards Reaction + Pluribus S1 Clip Show

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David and Jean cover the season&#39;s midpoint climax with a fresh takes discussion praising Aaron Pierre and Poorna Jagannathan&#39;s performances this episode, along with a look back at how the episode recontextualizes the season one bleachers scene and raises new questions about the true scope of the threat facing Rushville. From there, David and Jean move into a full scene by scene breakdown of an eventful and emotionally heavy episode, before wrapping with Comics Corner and listener voicemails.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E05 - Lights Out

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Jean walks Elysia through a recap of all the Apocalyptic plot arcs of season two of X-Men &#39;97 on Disney+. Along the way they debate why the back half of the season worked better for them, the best couples in Marvel comics, and what makes a death truly devastating. Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?fs=1&tf=1&to=comicsvs%40thelorehounds.com&view=cm" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a> Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

X-Men '97 - Season 2 Oneshot - MCUniverse

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David and Jean hit the midseason mark of HBO&#39;s Lanterns with an episode that keeps flipping the buddy cop dynamic between Hal and John Stewart Jr. on its head. The conversation covers a standout car scene between the two leads, the show&#39;s clever use of J-cuts to keep viewers locked onto the screen, and the deepening mystery around the Manhunter and the compound of extremists at the center of the season. They also work through listener feedback before moving into a full scene by scene breakdown.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E04 - The Weenie

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David, Lisa, and Bryan light a candle for two icons lost just 48 hours apart. The first half celebrates Dolly Parton, from her childhood in Appalachian poverty through her breakout on the Porter Wagoner Show and into a career that stretched far beyond country music. The hosts trace her film roles in 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Steel Magnolias, her production company&#39;s surprising connection to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and a philanthropic legacy that includes the Imagination Library, COVID vaccine research funding, and wraparound services that cut her hometown&#39;s school dropout rate in half. After the break, the trio turns to Tim Curry, whose fearless portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cultural landmark for self-expression and nonconformity. The hosts explore his eclectic range from Legend and IT to Clue, Muppet Treasure Island, and three Tony-nominated Broadway roles, and reflect on how Rocky Horror created space for generations of nonconformists to gather, play, and express themselves freely. Community voices from the Lorehounds Discord share their own memories throughout, including the inevitable question: which Tim Curry role was your awakening?Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:intothewest@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">intothewest@thelorehounds.com</a>Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates <a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Dolly Parton and Tim Curry - Into the West

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David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO&#39;s Lanterns with the season&#39;s third installment, a deep dive into John Stewart Jr.&#39;s backstory written by Vanessa Baden Kelly and directed by Stephen Williams. The conversation covers the episode&#39;s answers to early-season mysteries, the family dynamics behind John&#39;s upbringing under Bernadette and John Sr., and the trauma that shaped him and his siblings. They also work through listener feedback and lore theorizing before moving into a full scene by scene breakdown.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E03 - OutKast

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David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO&#39;s Lanterns with the season&#39;s second installment. The conversation opens with fresh takes on Hal and John&#39;s evolving buddy cop dynamic, the mystery surrounding Antaan and the Manhunter-related genocide referenced in the episode, and the show&#39;s understated approach to establishing John Stewart Jr. as something more than an average human despite lacking a metagene. They also dig into the episode&#39;s DC universe Easter eggs, from Gotham and Coast City references to Mogo, before moving into a full scene by scene breakdown.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: <a href="mailto:comicsvs@thelorehounds.com" rel="nofollow">comicsvs@thelorehounds.com</a>Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, <a href="https://thelorehounds.com/contact" rel="nofollow">thelorehounds.com/contact</a> OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates<a href="https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds</a>Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lanterns - S01E02 - Trust Fall

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