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Jean and Elysia hop through history with the War Dogs of Wakanda, checking in on global turning-points from the real world, the cast of characters who experience them, and what it all says about the Marvel's long-hidden African nation. (An entire nation about to be sent to kick rocks.)

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Aaron, Jean, and Elysia explore the revelations of the QUC tech origin story, the potentially blurry boundaries of cultural appropriation, and the new wrinkles in Chris's escape plans and everyone's feelings about everything this week.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

Superman (2025)

Peacemaker S02E01

Peacemaker S02E02

Peacemaker S02E03

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The DCEU funeral

Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen...

David, Steve and Anthony dissect the power dynamics and toe-jam politics of episode six. The conversation explores Wendy's growing rebellion against the Peter Pan mythology, Boy K's strategic maneuvering against Yutani, and the devastating consequences when children are left to feed apex predators. Key discussions include the epic synth showdown between Kirsch and Moro, Dame Sylvia's manipulation tactics, and how accelerated childhood development creates dangerous gaps in judgment.

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John and Marilyn recap the end of an era in the season finale of Foundation.

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David sits down with brothers Asher and Saul Elbein, the journalist duo behind the fascinating newsletter and website Heat Death. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the intersection of pop culture and politics through two major lenses: Tolkien's orcs and the decline of the Star Wars galaxy.

The discussion begins with their viral article "Orc is Man to Orc," examining the problematic nature of irredeemable species in fantasy and how colonial thinking shapes our understanding of the "other." From there, they dive into their ambitious "Decline and Fall" series, which traces Star Wars as an imperial chronicle...

Elysia, David, and John are back for part 2 of 2 of their Emmy nominations series – this time looking at the nominees for the biggest categories, including what statues they already picked up at the Creative Arts Emmys, and checking in on how other network favorites fared, who has too many nominations or too few, and who is predicted to win this weekend.

Emmy noms part 1: How it works & nominations per streamer

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Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Elysia, Jean, and Aaron count up the clues about the real nature of Earth-2, dive into the history of the Sons of Liberty in both DC and the real world, and share their own animal facts as they break down the beats of Peacemaker season 2, episode 3: "Another Rick Up My Sleeve." 

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

Superman (2025)

Peacemaker S01E01

Peacemaker S02E02

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The D...

David is joined by Steve Ausburne and Dr. Anthony from Properly Howard Movie Review to discuss Noah Hawley's standalone masterpiece. The conversation explores the episode's homages to classic Alien films, the Dunning-Kruger effect in corporate leadership, and Moro's complex characterization. They analyze the bottle episode structure, creature intelligence dynamics, and the moral implications of hubris across class lines.

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John and Marilyn are glad that nobody overreacted in the latest episode of Foundation.

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Join Aaron, Jean, and Elysia on an adventure of friendship and feelings as they navigate badass birds and interdimensional drunk dials – while also pausing to appreciate Vigilante's famous butt dance and the deadly seriousness of a little-understood condition known as "bird blindness" – in Peacemaker season 2, episode 2: "A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird." 

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

Superman (2025)

Peacemaker S01E01

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The DCEU fu...

David is joined by community members Stuart (Doove71) and Bryan (Bryan8063) to explore the philosophical depths of Noah Hawley's alien prequel. The conversation examines the episode's exploration of consciousness, morality, and identity through the lens of hybrid beings caught between human and artificial existence. Special attention is given to the grooming dynamics between Morrow and Slightly, the breakdown of scientific ethics, and Hawley's use of philosophical inquiry as narrative structure.

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John and Marilyn await the woman from the water planet in the latest episode of Foundation.

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The Top Talking-About-Peacemaker Trio has assembled for a tour of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber in "The Ties That Grind," the first episode of season 2 of Peacemaker on HBO Max.

Elysia falls down James Gunn's deep-cut rabbit holes, Jean serves up Max Lord lore with a side of Harcourt haterade, and Aaron weighs in from the hasn't-yet-seen-Superman perspective (and shouts out the Justice Gang member he wants to see more of most). Then they dive into what they think is really going on in that other world.

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David explores Noah Hawley's atmospheric third episode with Ian from The Captain's Pod and Mark from Nevermind The Music. This episode dives deep into the philosophical questions of humanity, consciousness, and identity while delivering standout performances from Babu Cissé as Moro and Timothy Olyphant as Kirsch. The discussion covers everything from the Peter Pan allegory to the use of Funkadelic's "Maggot Brain" (or rather, Jeff Russo's inspired recreation of it), with Mark providing fascinating insights into the show's musical choices and their thematic significance.

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John and Marilyn wonder how much of the story is true in the latest episode of Foundation.

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Jean and Elysia relive the runaway-hit first season of Peacemaker (and the movie it was spun off from) to prep for season 2, which begins tonight.

After a spoiler-free intro setting up what the show is and who might enjoy it, they talk through all the 11th Street Kids season 1 shenanigans with a clip-show recap that covers everything you'll want to remember going into season 2.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

Superman (2025)

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Elysia is joined by two Lore Masters – historian Bryan8063 (aka Usul) and his sister, fellow costume drama lover Lisa (aka RedZippy) – to look back on the first 3 seasons of HBO's The Gilded Age from Julian Fellowes. The episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion of what makes this show stand out, setting the stage for the history behind the drama and romance, before talking through all the major characters, how they have developed over the course of the show, and where they stand at the end of season 3 – plus what history suggests might happen next in season 4 and beyond.

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David continues with Elysia and Luke from the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast for their squadron-style coverage of Noah Hawley's second episode. The discussion explores the cat-and-mouse sequences aboard the crashed Maginot, Wendy's growing abilities to manipulate technology, and the introduction of new alien species including the blood bugs and eye parasites. The hosts analyze the Mr. October baseball metaphor, Boy Cavalier's disturbing philosophy, and the reunion between Wendy and her brother Joe that sets up the season's emotional stakes.

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David welcomes Elysia and Luke from the Wool-Shift-Dust podcast for squadron-style coverage of Noah Hawley's ambitious series premiere. The discussion covers the USCSS Maginot's mission gone wrong, the introduction of Weyland-Yutani's corporate rivals, and the Lost Boys hybrid program on Prodigy's Neverland Research Island. The hosts analyze the visual homages to Ridley Scott's original film, the Peter Pan mythology woven throughout, and the impressive practical effects work that brings this prequel to life two years before the events of Alien.

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John and Marilyn orbit a black hole the latest episode of Foundation.

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John and Marilyn discuss the big lies and harsh truths of the latest episode of Foundation.

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David and Elysia preview FX's upcoming sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth, discussing Noah Hawley's approach to the franchise, production details, and The Lorehounds Network's comprehensive coverage plans. The episode covers the show's setting two years before the original 1979 film, casting details including Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, and how the series connects to the broader Alien universe. Spoiler discussion begins at the 32-minute mark with story details and trailer analysis.

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Jean and Elysia herald the coming of Galactus in their deep dive into the newest Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. After laying out what this incarnation got right where so many have failed before, as well as the key comic lore to help you understand the whole cast of characters, they end with a look at what's planned so far for the rest of the MCU's Phase IV, with new details about the key projects coming in the road to Secret Wars (01:48:44).

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David and Anthony dive deep into Netflix's The Eternaut, analyzing how the Argentine series masterfully combines five different genre elements - disaster movie, post-apocalyptic survival, alien invasion, body snatchers horror, and hints of time travel - into one cohesive narrative. They explore the show's political allegory rooted in Argentina's "Dirty War" period, its emphasis on collective action over rugged individualism, and how it successfully updates a beloved 1957 graphic novel while maintaining authentic performances and tight storytelling. The discussion includes comparisons to Station Eleven, analysis of the show's cultural transmission themes, and speculation about Season 2's direction.

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John and Marilyn try to escape Empire in the latest episode of Foundation.

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John and Marilyn do some light reading and some heavy partying in the latest episode of Foundation.

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David sits down with Tansy Gardam, creator of the Going Rogue podcast, to discuss her latest episode analyzing the 2012 film Dredd and its connection to The Raid as "twin films." Tansy argues that Alex Garland effectively "shadow directed" Dredd, challenging traditional notions of auteur theory while exploring the collaborative nature of filmmaking. The conversation covers Garland's evolution from novelist to screenwriter to director, examining how his approach to authorship reflects broader industry trends toward TV-style showrunner models in film production.

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John, David, and Elysia share their hot takes on the 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations, break down how the nomination process works, and look at the streamers head to head – who walked away with the most nods, and for what kinds of shows?

Part 2, in two weeks, will dive deeper into the top nominated shows and check in on other Lorehounds favorites.

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David and Ron dive deep into the emotional complexity of The Bear's fourth season, exploring how the show breaks television conventions while delivering its most nuanced portrayal of trauma and healing yet. The discussion covers Carmi's difficult decision to step away from the restaurant, the show's masterful use of magical realism, and how recovery frameworks subtly shape character development without ever being explicitly named. From Uncle Lee's pattern-breaking advice to Sydney's pivotal choice between opportunities, the season builds toward a theatrical finale that redefines what resolution looks like in modern television.

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John and Marilyn meet the Mallows in the latest episode of Foundation.

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Jean and Elysia go super-sized on the lore for the first official film entry of the new DCU, from character backstories to key comic and movie-history references to what's next.

Loathsome Lex, T-sphere domination, and going off the record in interviews – here's why James Gunn's new Superman works for them.

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Elysia & John say goodbye to their favorite humans in the Season Finale of Murderbot.

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John and Marilyn jump into the future in the Season 3 premiere of Foundation.

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There's some "Bad Magic" and "Karma's a Glitch" when characters try to say "The Past Is the Past" without dealing with the fallout. Elysia and Jean get into the nitty gritty of the bad decisions made by the lovably imperfect characters of the final three episodes of Ironheart (season 1?) – not to mention all the mystic lore. Then they look forward to where we might pick up these storylines next.

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Elysia & John want you to know they... copy... in the penultimate episode of Murderbot.

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28 years after the events of Danny Boyle & Alex Garland's groundbreaking horror classic, Britain is a quarantine wasteland, and the zombie-fueling Rage virus has evolved.

Elysia, Jean, and Riley are back (after their Supercast / Patreon look at the original movies 28 Days and 28 Weeks Later) to talk through the laughs, the tears, the wtf moments, and the lingering questions from Boyle & Garland's massive swing to reshape zombie cinema...again.

"Danny Boyle Isn't Scottish?"

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Elysia & John talk love triangles and space soap operas in this episode of Murderbot.

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Jean and Elysia gather around the mics to talk and why the first three episodes of the new Ironheart series are working so well for them (and a few details that maybe didn't). Who are our new favorite questionable characters, who's the worst of them, what is the nature of this new AI – and what might all this mean for the other Marvel stories we know are coming?

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David, John, and Elysia shine a spotlight on auteur Wes Anderson by pitting two of his films against each other. The live-action The Royal Tenenbaums goes against the stop-motion Isle of Dogs in an analysis of what makes Anderson's films special.

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John and Elysia mix the sweet with the bitter in this episode of Murderbot.

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