The Lorehounds

Silmarillion Stories - E25 - Túrin Turambar Part 2

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the second part of Of Túrin Turambar, the twenty-fifth portion of The Silmarillion. They discuss classical heroes, the grimdark present in Tolkien's writings, and how a character gets in their own way. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College [https://works.bepress.com/marilyn_r_pukkila/] Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds [http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds] Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com [lotr@thelorehounds.com] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Disclosure Day (2026) – Spielberg's alien empathy

David and Elysia work through their own and the community's mixed-but-leaning-positive feelings about Steven Spielberg's new alien-focused movie Disclosure Day (currently in theaters). They get into the greatest cinematic moments, the cast and performance(s) they loved best, and (yes) the lore holes nagging at them after the fact – and why this film is worth seeing in theaters, and even if it engages the heart more than your critical thinking skills. Contact Us lorehounds@thelorehounds.com [lorehounds@thelorehounds.com] 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 https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds [https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Spider-Noir – Season 1 – MCUniverse Oneshot

Jean and Elysia talk the good, the great, and the even better of the recently released first season (of, they hope, more) of Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime. They talk about the multiversal source of this Film Noir flavor of Spider-Man, here going by the name Ben Reilly – one of the many decisions that diverge this version of the 1930's New York webslinger from his comics inspiration and appearance in the animated Spider-Verse films. After a spoiler-free overview of the show and why you should watch it, they talk through all the important characters, their relationships and motivations, how they fit into their very specific world, the singular actors who bring them to life, the Nicolas Cage as EP factor, classic Film Noir and superhero film references, and which scenes look best in black & white or color. More Spider-Verse coverage: Prep for Across the Spider-Verse [https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/the-lorehounds/episode/mcuniverse-e05-prep-for-across-the-spider-verse] Across the Spider-Verse breakdown [https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/the-lorehounds/episode/mcuniverse-e06-across-the-spider-verse-review] Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com [https://mail.google.com/mail/?fs=1&tf=1&to=mcu%40thelorehounds.com&view=cm] Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds [http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Vampire Lestat - S01E02 - Toledo

Elysia and John follow Lestat through an Oedepiphany of epic proportions. They watch young Lestat grow up into a wolf killer before becoming a rock star who can troll his band into submission. They also discuss the implications of the Talamasca's involvement and the absence of Armand. Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: askdan@thelorehounds.com [askdan@thelorehounds.com] Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds [http://linktr.ee/thelorehounds] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Conversation (1974) - Gene Hackman - Into the West

David, Lisa, and Bryan conclude their Gene Hackman coverage with a deep dive into The Conversation, Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 psychological thriller and the film chosen by community vote. The trio explores Gene Hackman's portrayal of Harry Caul, a surveillance expert whose paranoia, guilt, and isolation unravel him as he becomes convinced his latest recording may lead to a murder. The conversation covers the film's remarkable production history as Coppola's decade-long passion project made between the two Godfather films, its uncanny resonance with the Watergate scandal, and the contributions of editor and sound designer Walter Murch and composer David Shire, whose manipulated piano score mirrors Harry's own distorted perception of reality. From the iconic Union Square opening shot to the film's deliberately unresolved ambiguities, the hosts examine how a 50-year-old film about eavesdropping and the power of information remains strikingly relevant in an era of digital surveillance and post-truth uncertainty. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: intothewest@thelorehounds.com [intothewest@thelorehounds.com] Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds [https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds] Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]