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    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.

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    The Vampire Lestat - S01E07 - The Failures Jul 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Take a seat at the table for the 7th course (the soul!) of this feast of a season. Elysia and John become talking heads about talking heads as they recap the emotional journeys of Lestat and Louis. And of course, we can't forget our favorite murder gremlin and his emotional growth.

    Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Body Thief Murderboard

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: askdan@thelorehounds.com

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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.


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    House of the Dragon - S03E05 - Unbowed and Unbent Jul 21, 2026
    Show notes

    David and Jean take a scene by scene approach to "Unbowed and Unbent," an episode that shifts gears from the psychological intensity of the earlier run into something more mechanical, moving pieces into position for the back half of the season. Criston Cole gets the lion's share of attention, with Jean making the case that Cole's entire identity is the product of a man who never got over rejection, and David walking through the real world history and tactical use of caltrops as Cole's guerrilla campaign hits its limits. The Harrenhal storyline draws pointed criticism for leaning on the tired damsel in distress trope in a show that has set a far higher bar for itself, while Alicent's deeply uncomfortable confrontation with Helena over moon tea opens up one of the episode's most genuinely complex conversations about bodily autonomy, survival, and the cost of power on the women who wield it.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@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

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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.


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    House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton - Feedback Jul 17, 2026
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    David and Jean dig into listener feedback on "Tumbleton," with voicemails and messages from community members and fellow podcasters. The conversation covers the moral and tactical questions around Ormond's garrison strategy, the disturbing picture the show is building of who Ormond really is and what his hold over Daeron reveals about power and abuse, and Corlys once again putting his own agenda ahead of everyone depending on him. The episode closes with Military Corner, David's new segment breaking down the battlefield positions of the Blacks and the Greens and what the uncommitted forces in the Stormlands could mean for the war ahead.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@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.

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    House of the Dragon - S03E04 - Tumbleton Jul 14, 2026
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    David and Jean return for a thematic breakdown of Tumbleton. The conversation moves through the strategic nightmare Ormond has created by garrisoning his forces inside a civilian town, the unsettling picture the show is painting of who he really is and what Daeron's life in his custody may have looked like, and Rhaenyra's continuing struggle to make sound decisions without the support structures a ruler needs around them.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@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.

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    The Vampire Lestat - S01E06 - Montreal Jul 13, 2026
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    Is anyone really ok after this episode? We're in shock after watching Claudia give her daddy vampires a piece of her mind. There are witches, betrayals, and heartwarming moments as Elysia and John recap the latest episode of The Vampire Lestat. Grab your finest blood vintage and join us.

    Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Devil's Minion Corner.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: askdan@thelorehounds.com

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    House of the Dragon - S03E03 - Rhaenyra Triumphant - Feedback Jul 10, 2026
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    David and Jean return to dig into listener feedback on "Rhaenyra Triumphant," with voicemails and messages from community members and fellow podcasters. The conversation tackles lingering questions about the Tessarion and fake Daeron storyline, how the episode's score and sound design illuminate Rhaenyra's inner world, and the staggering weight of everything she is suddenly being asked to carry.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@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

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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.


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    House of the Dragon - S03E03 - Rhaenyra Triumphant Jul 08, 2026
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    David returns from holiday to join Jean for a deep dive into "Rhaenyra Triumphant," the third episode of House of the Dragon Season 3. The conversation covers the Hightower capitulation at Oldtown, Ormond's treacherous gambit with a fake Daeron, and Daemon's spectacular failure of tactical judgment throughout. At the heart of the discussion is the show's richest ongoing theme: what it truly means to rule when the entire system around you was never built for you to wield it, and how the complicated bond between Rhaenyra and Alicent remains the emotional core of the Dance of Dragons.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@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.

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    The Vampire Lestat - S01E05 - New York Jul 07, 2026
    Show notes

    We're all experiencing an awakening of some kind in the latest episode of The Vampire Lestat. From ice cream scoops to vampire origin stories to reliving the losses of our pasts, this episode has it all. Elysia and John laugh and cry along to our favorite gremlins and their games.

    Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Devil's Minion Corner.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: askdan@thelorehounds.com

    Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates

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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.


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    House of the Dragon - S03E02 - Queen's Landing Jun 30, 2026
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    Mothers mourning, Black beach bonding, a new unlikely comic duo, and a whole bunch of dragons – there's a lot happening in House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2: "Queen's Landing" even before it reaches its game-changing climax. And Jean and Elysia are here to break it all down.

    Stick around after the outro music for additional book-spoiler discussion.


    Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: hotd@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


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    The Vampire Lestat - S01E04 - The Devil's Road Jun 29, 2026
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    Ask not for whom the bell of shame tolls, for it tolls for every vampire on this show. Elysia and John recap Lestat's taunting of Armand, Daniel's transformational trauma and blackout years, and the overall failure of these vampires to develop healthy coping mechanisms.

    Stick around after the credits for a book spoiler Inside the Coffin segment and a Devil's Minion Corner.

    Contact Us

    Questions or comments? Send emails to: askdan@thelorehounds.com

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