Severance - The Lorehounds & Properly Howard

In this special final episode on our main Severance feed, we present key conversations offering fresh perspectives on Season 2's conclusion. First, hear an excerpt from David's Season Pass [https://severancelhph.supercast.com/] exclusive discussion with Mark from Nevermind the Music, who reframes the finale by contrasting emotional truth with factual mystery. Mark suggests the show prioritizes resonant human experiences over puzzle-solving, and discusses why episode 7 might have been a high watermark difficult for the finale to surpass. The episode also features a 15-minute excerpt from Steve and Anthony's discussion on the Properly Howard Movie Review podcast, where they explore the parallels between the 1976 sci-fi classic "Logan's Run" and Severance Season 2. Their analysis reveals how both works examine control, rebellion, and the desperate search for freedom within highly regulated systems. For complete season wrap-up discussions, listeners can find Steve and Anthony's full-length conversations on the Properly Howard [https://redcircle.com/shows/a43c099e-b01f-4104-b668-d649855ab8bb] feed, including their comprehensive Season 2 review [https://redcircle.com/shows/a43c099e-b01f-4104-b668-d649855ab8bb/episodes/33c99f8b-bdfe-4b5e-8feb-5b3be9548450]and their complete Logan's Run episode [https://redcircle.com/shows/a43c099e-b01f-4104-b668-d649855ab8bb/episodes/1ab528f1-3671-4063-b902-1746a8db51e9] with extended Severance connections. * Severance Season Pass [https://severancelhph.supercast.com/] * Properly Howard Movie Review [https://redcircle.com/shows/a43c099e-b01f-4104-b668-d649855ab8bb] Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: severance@thelorehounds.com [severance@thelorehounds.com] Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates 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]

David, John, Anthony, and Steve enter Cold Harbor as they wrap up Season 2 of Severance. They give their vastly different opinions on the finale, discuss the emotional impact of the 78 minute episode, and talk about what mysteries remain. Severance Season Pass [https://severancelhph.supercast.com/] Caroline's GoFundMe Mentioned by Anthony [https://gofund.me/50346bd3] Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: severance@thelorehounds.com [severance@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]

David, John, Anthony, and Steve discuss the penultimate episode of Season 2 of Severance. They speculate on Burt's intentions, Milchick's changing loyalties, and whether you can cheat with your partner's innie. Severance Season Pass [https://severancelhph.supercast.com/] Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: severance@thelorehounds.com [severance@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]

David, Anthony, and Steve discuss the origins of Harmony Cobel as she returns to Salt's Neck, her childhood home, to recover the original severance designs she created as a child prodigy. The hosts explore how this focused 37-minute episode humanizes Cobel through her backstory of child labor and exploitation, the significance of ether in Lumen's history, and the religious-corporate overlap that defines the company's power structure. Severance Season Pass [https://severancelhph.supercast.com/] Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: severance@thelorehounds.com [severance@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]

David explores the themes of Chikhai Bardo, ego death, and grief in Severance Season 2, Episode 7 with returning guest & Psychology Professor Nichole from Nevermind the Music, and Tolkien scholar Marilyn R Pukkila. The group examines the liminal states Mark and Gemma experience, how the episode approaches death as a process rather than a binary state, and the complexities of unattended grief. This shortened version provides key insights into the spiritual and psychological dimensions of the episode, with the full one-and-a-half hour discussion available for Season Pass holders and regular subscribers. Severance Season Pass [https://severancelhph.supercast.com/] Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: severance@thelorehounds.com [severance@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]