The Lorehounds: The Second Age

David and John discuss the first five episodes of Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. They admire how Star Wars animation has evolved since The Clone Wars both in writing and production value. Then, they announce their upcoming coverage of the Star Wars franchise before breaking down the sophomore season of this surprisingly charming spin-off. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John take a break from the horrors of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO, to visit their friends Bill and Frank. After praising the boldness of Season One, Episode 3 - Long, Long Time, David and John recap a story of love in the middle of chaos. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you on the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Of the Beginning of Days, Tolkien's mythology on the beginning of light and time in Arda. After discussing the war with Melkor and the marring of Middle-earth, David and John begin their case against the leadership of Manwë. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com  Early and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Silmarillion Stories Reading Schedule November 2022 - Ainulindalë December 2022 - Valaquenta January 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of Aule and Yavanna March 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor April 2023 - Of Thingol and Melian May 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië June 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John wrap up their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope. The heist is finally here and it is… fine. After discussing the challenges of covering a binge show and this unique show with a randomized order, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and its connections with the episodes that came before. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John return to the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After giving their general thoughts on Season One, Episode 2 - Infected, John gives a background on the development of the video game. Then, David and John recap the trio's unforgiving travels through the ruins of Boston. Sources Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us (Beware of Spoilers) Cordyceps: attack of the killer fungi - Planet Earth Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you on the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going back to the morning after the heist in the Red episode. After debating whether Red would have worked as an opening episode, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and what happens when a team of thieves falls apart. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you during the White Episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time going forward to a time 6 months after the heist in the Pink episode. After agreeing that this was one of the better episodes in the series, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode and where the heist team ends up. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you during the White Episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John enter the bleak world of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After praising the quality of the first episode, David delivers a brief overview of fungi in the real world and the possibility of human infection. Then, David and John recap the heartbreaking twists and turns of this supersized premiere that takes us through the collapse of a civilization. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLOU@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you on the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things The Last of Us over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time watching the tensions ramp up as the crew prepares themselves three weeks before the heist. After questioning whether this show was becoming a police procedural, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you during the White Episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the backstory of the rivalry going back 24 years before the heist in the Violet episode. They compare their thoughts on the production value and acting quality of the show before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you during the White Episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, this time discussing the high stakes drama 5 days before the heist in the Blue episode. They discuss their thoughts on how well the random order works for the series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail at https://thelorehounds.com/contact and we'll get back to you during the White Episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John continue their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, going back 7 years before the heist in the Green episode. They discuss the incorporation of color into the production of this series before doing a scene-by-scene breakdown of this intense episode. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John begin their coverage of the Netflix Original Series, Kaleidoscope, beginning with the episode Yellow. They explain how they will be covering this experimental show which allows viewers to watch the episodes in any order. Then, they do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the episode titled “Yellow,” which takes place six weeks before the heist. Our Watch Order Yellow Green Blue Violet Orange Pink Red White Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Kaleidoscope over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss the Valaquenta, Tolkien's introduction to the pantheon of divine entities that rule his world. After a quick breakdown of which characters to pay attention to, David and John are joined by Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the themes of this passage and the Silmarillion as a whole. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Guest Information Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com  Early and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Silmarillion Stories Reading Schedule November 2022 - Ainulindalë December 2022 - Valaquenta January 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor March 2023 - Of Thingol and Melian April 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië May 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor  Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss the Disney+ limited series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi in full. They break down the fall of Count Dooku and the journey of Ahsoka. Then, they trade stories of the various animated Star Wars series they're watching off the clock. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback on Andor that came in after the Season Wrap-up podcast. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during our next podcast covering the Star Wars universe.. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John bring their Patreon-exclusive monthly podcast “Second Breakfast” to the public as a Christmas present. They talk about pancakes, parenting, tabletop games, Clone Wars, and more before answering listener feedback. Then, David and John each rank their Top Ten shows of 2022. If you'd like to join us for next month's Second Breakfast, head to our Patreon linked below. Contact Us Send in questions to lorehounds@thelorehounds.com or comment on the question roundup post which will be up a week before the next episode on Patreon. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes and Second Breakfast every month, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of the Top Shows of 2022 over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John pack their bags to leave Sicily while giving final thoughts on another fantastic season of The White Lotus. They discuss Mike White's character-driven writing, the idea of subverting expectations in modern television, and where we might be traveling to in Season 3. Finally, David and John take on one more round of listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Jean introduce their new podcast series, MCUniverse in which they dive deep into all things Marvel. They look at the end of Phase 4 which is marked by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before discussing the future of the MCU in Phase 5. They pull from the decades of comic book lore to speculate on what's coming next in the upcoming films and TV shows. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or multiverse theories? Send us an email at mcu@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you on the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Marvel over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John take one last trip to Sicily to discuss the Season Finale of The White Lotus. David gives some details on the active volcano Mount Etna featured in the episode before John goes through some of the clues that may or may not have led us to predict the outcome. After a full episode recap, David and John score their deadpool predictions and read listener feedback. Stay tuned next week for a Season Wrap-up podcast. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the Season Wrap-up. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John introduce their plans for the upcoming Season Two of Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time before speaking with Dr. Michael Livingston, author of the new book, Origins of the Wheel of Time. Michael discusses meeting Team Jordan and beginning the project, the importance of fantasy as an academic discipline, and his thoughts on The Wheel of Time Season One. Michael Livingston Links Michael Livingston Website Twitter: @medievalguy Origins of The Wheel of Time on Amazon Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at wot@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Season 2 Episode 6 of The White Lotus - Abductions. They begin by revisiting Rocco's opening lines in Episode 1 and applying Tanya's fortune teller's words to what might happen in the season finale. Then, they recap a series of abductions, a group of angry Sicilian women, and the increasingly concerning behavior of Ethan. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Season One of Andor as a whole with the help of two great guests. First, they have an extended conversation with Maester Anthony of the Electric Bookaloo and Cocoon of Horrors podcasts about what made Andor so special compared to other recent media. Then, Marilyn R. Pukkila returns to discuss the hero's journey and “saga heroes” in a bonus interview. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback. Guest Information Maester Anthony's Electric Bookaloo Podcast Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Source Andor Title Sequences - All Themes Compiled Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during our coverage of Tales of the Jedi on December 28. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upcoming Coverage Sunday 12/3 - Andor - Season 1 Wrap-up Wednesday 12/7 - The White Lotus S02E06 Saturday 12/10 - The Wheel of Time - Interview with Michael Livingston Wednesday 12/14 - The White Lotus - S02E07 Monday 12/19 - MCUniverse - Black Panther & Phase 5 Wednesday 12/21 - The White Lotus - Season 2 Wrap-up Sunday 12/25 - Second Breakfast - PUBLIC FOR CHRISTMAS Wednesday 12/28 - Tales of the Jedi Saturday 12/31 - Silmarillion Stories - E02 - Valaquenta Feedback Emails: Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email. White Lotus: whitelotus@thelorehounds.com Wheel of Time: wot@thelorehounds.com Silmarillion Stories: lotr@thelorehounds.com Andor: andor@thelorehounds.com  If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all of our shows and more over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John tippy-tippy-tay onto a yacht to Palermo as they discuss Season 2 Episode 5 of The White Lotus - That's Amore. They begin by explaining mimetic theory before giving a synopsis of Puccini's Madame Butterfly. Then, they recap Portia's new love affair, Harper's unhinged wine tasting, Daphne's deception, and the rest of this latest masterpiece by Mike White. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss the Season 1 Finale of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. The words of the dead lift up our cast of characters as they gather on Ferrix for a funeral to remember. David and John explore the similarities between Cassian and Luthen, the deception of Mon Mothma, and whether Dedra is moving in with Syril and his mom. Join us next week for our Season Wrap-up with Maester Anthony from the Double Dragon podcast! Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Special thanks to @viama for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John begin their journey through The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien. After giving an overview of Tolkien's relationship with music, they provide general themes of the reading and background on the passage. Then, they discuss the Ainulindalë, the creation of the world through the music of the holy beings. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.com  Early and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Silmarillion Stories Reading Schedule November 2022 - Ainulindalë December 2022 - Valaquenta More reading announcements coming soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John put on their good underpants and discuss the paintings in and around the White Lotus Hotel. They had a lot of fun breaking down plots about the bro code, the gay mafia, and whether Portia has finally gotten over her slump. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 11 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. After an emotional recap of the events on Ferrix and Coruscant, they discuss one of the hottest topics in the galaxy: do we want a Jedi in Andor, and will we get one? With one episode left the stage is set for an incredible season finale. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Special thanks to @viama for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John adopt their new mantra: “let's fun!” They discuss the Sicilian legend of the Testa Di Moro and the Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo before breaking down the episode scene by scene. Did Mike White successfully recreate a Monica Vitti scene? Is the show doing a good job of tackling themes of patriarchy and victimhood? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 10 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. David explains why he shed tears during the prison break and brings in connections with Rogue One. John can't say enough good about Andy Serkis and Stellan Skarsgard. Overall, the Lorehounds agree this might be the best TV they've seen all year. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Special thanks to @viama for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John rent a Vespa and embark on an Italian Dream podcast. They discuss the career of White Lotus Showrunner Mike White and bring in more Greek mythology before recapping the misadventures of each set of guests. Is Albie really a nice guy? Does Ethan understand boundaries? And who is Greg on the phone with? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and answer listener feedback. Sources A Tribute to MONICA VITTI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aluUqzUYbvA Still Watching: White Lotus by Vanity Fair Interview with Beatrice Grannò who plays Mia https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-lotus-season-2-italian-dream-with-beatrice-grann%C3%B2/id1328561705?i=1000585271997 Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things White Lotus over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 9 of the Star Wars Disney+ show, Andor. Unlike Cassian, we're hoping someone is listening to our scene-by-scene breakdown, our short lore segment on Saw Gerrera, and a transmission of listener feedback. Is this the darkest piece of Star Wars visual media yet? Will Karn ever learn personal boundaries? Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Special thanks to @viama for the custom artwork!ounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John take a trip to Sicily with the new cast of characters in The White Lotus Season 2. They discuss production details and a theory based on Greek mythology before doing a full recap of Season 2, Episode 1: Ciao. Why did Daphne and Cameron invite their friends on an extravagant trip? Are three generations of Sicilian-Americans a good plot framing device? Will John ever perfect his Jennifer Coolidge impression? Find out this and more in the episode. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or Guest Lounge thoughts to share? Send us an email at whitelotus@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Special thanks to Lay Zoomer for the custom artwork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John recap and discuss Season 1, Episode 8: Narkina 5 of Star Wars: Andor on Disney+. They dive into the tale of two prisoners: one in a cell, one in a cubicle. And what is it that Andy Serkis is assembling? Finally, they answer listener questions. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove If you'd like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season One of The Rings of Power is over, but there's still more Tolkien to talk. David and John continue their conversation with Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila in this bonus episode. The first passage for the Silmarillion read-along will be “Ainulindale.” You can find it in the first few pages of The Silmarillion. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Sources Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College. Mythopea - A poem by JRR Tolkien explaining and defending creative myth-making. Race, Tolkien, and Middle-earth, Revisited. The Prancing Pony Podcast, episode #192. Want more Lorehounds? Check out the Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien's writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien's academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien's wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John give their final thoughts on Season 1 of The Rings of Power. They also announce their new Silmarillion read-along to help you stay in Tolkien's world a little longer. After responding to listener feedback, they have a long and deep discussion about the show with returning Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila. Part 2 of the interview will be released later in the week. The first passage for the Silmarillion read-along will be “Ainulindale.” You can find it in the first few pages of The Silmarillion. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Sources Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College. Mythopea - A poem by JRR Tolkien explaining and defending creative myth-making. Race, Tolkien, and Middle-earth, Revisited. The Prancing Pony Podcast, episode #192. Ringerverse (2:07:42) Later, Joanna is joined by The Rings of Power showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay to discuss making the show as well as the character reveal in the finale (2:24:21) The Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien's writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien's academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien's wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Season 1, Episode 7: Announcement of Star Wars: Andor on Disney+. They marvel at how good an entire place setting episode can actually be. Then, they debate the best scene of the episode: Mon Mothma's cocktail party, Cassian and Maarva's conversation or Dedra Meero having her integrity publicly ventilated. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss the first six episodes of the Star Wars Disney+ series Andor. They dive into Cassian Andor's past, his relationships, and his motivations. Is Cassian his own worst enemy? Is Star Wars best served as a heist? Will Luthen tell us his secret to quality wig making? Find out this and more on this episode. Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at andor@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you during the next episode. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Want more Lorehounds? Check out the Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien's writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien's academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien's wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David has returned and his veil has been lifted! David and John discussed their hot takes for Episode 8 and then deep dive into the lore around Sauron's near redemption, the forging of the Rings of Power, and the coming of the Istari. They tied up the episode with some listener feedback about accents, character motivations, and the reception of the show before discussing the future plans for the Lorehounds. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com and we'll get back to you during the Lorecast episodes, which air each Monday during the season. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Sources The Rings of Power - Wikipedia Nodens - Wikipedia Audiobooks Near the Fire The Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien's writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien's academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien's wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John was joined by Aron from Bald Move to discuss the whereabouts of Celeborn, the words of Meteor Man, and production updates on Season 2. John received the last audio diary from David before he returns for the season finale next week. Then, Craig from the Legendarium Podcast and John discussed their thoughts on the Silmarillion, Silmaril Trees, and Uncle Benjen's transformation into an Orc. Finally, Aron and John took on some listener feedback. Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com and we'll get back to you during the Lorecast episodes, which air each Monday during the season. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Sources The Hollywood Reporter Article on Season 2 The Viewership of The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon Referenced by David The Legendarium Podcast Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata The Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien's writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien's academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien's wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John was joined by Aron from Bald Move to discuss orcs, Mount Doom, and their general feelings on the season. John received another audio diary from David with some thoughts on this episode. Then, Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila and John discussed the themes of the Second Age and Tolkien's approach to magic. Finally, Aron and John took on some listener feedback. Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com and we'll get back to you during the Lorecast episodes, which air each Monday during the season. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove The Lorehounds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien's writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien's academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien's wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John was joined by Jim from Bald Move to discuss Elrond's father Eärendil the Mariner, the origins of Mithril, and John's beef about the status of the Silmarils. John received a surprise audio diary from David with some thoughts on this episode. Then, Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila and John discussed the Palantíri and their role in Tolkien's legendarium. Finally, Jim and John took on some listener feedback before John hosted the “Spoilore” feedback segment of the Lorecast. Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com and we'll get back to you during the Lorecast episodes, which air each Monday during the season. Find us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmove Sources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lorehouds: History of the Second Age Podcast Series Prologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022) Ch. 1: History of Tolkien's writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022) Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022) Ch. 3: Tolkien's academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022) Ch. 4: Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022) Ch. 5: Tolkien's wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022) Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022) Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices