Wool-Shift-Dust watches Beacon 23

Happy Holidays from Wool-Shift-Dust! In this winter special, Elysia and Luke explore one of the original alternate timeline stories: the iconic It's a Wonderful Life (1946), plus the other films it spawned – including remake It Happened One Christmas (1977), the amusingly terrible unofficial sequel Clarence (1990), and the looser remakes It's a Very Merry Muppets Christmas (2002), The Christmas Spirit (2013), and the 2023 horror comedy It's a Wonderful Knife. Don't worry if you haven't seen any of them – we'll recap them all, and then talk about why you should care, and all the good, the bad, and the ugly within.Also, Elysia explains "The Greatest Gift," the short story It's a Wonderful Life is based on, (with a special performance by DeadEyeJediBob) – plus the song "Auld Lang Syne" – in the Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club.See also...Planet Money talks the economics of It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life, the musicalIt's a Wonderful Life: The Lost EndingThis You Call a Wonderful Life?The Trump satireComedy Central satire"Franz Kafka's It's A Wonderful Life"Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPAnd discuss the show with us on DiscordOr email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com.Published by The LorehoundsProduced by Elysia BrennerIntro & outro music: "Land of Ice and Snow" by HygieusMusicAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke tackle the central arc of Beacon 23 season one, episides 3–5: "Why Can't We Go on as Three?," "God in the Machine," and "Rocky." We point out all the things you might have missed (without spoiling ahead) and suss out what it all means – from the AI origin story to telepathic rocks to the first character from the books to finally show up (non-readers won't believe who it is).Spoilers through episode 5, and no further. Check back in this feed in two weeks for the combined breakdown of episodes 6 & 7!Also, Abi and Elysia break down everything that happens in the book Beacon 23 (and all the Silo books) in the Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club.Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPAnd discuss the show with us on DiscordOr email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com.And leave feedback on the Wool-Shift-Dust posts on r/beacon23Published by The LorehoundsProduced by Elysia BrennerIntro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-MarshAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With no future book spoilers, book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke dig into the first two episodes of Beacon 23, the new space-centric sci-fi on MGM+ starring Lena Heady and Stephan James, adapted from the Book by Hugh Howey. Find out why the title of the pilot, "Corbenic," is apt, why the quantum tunneler is low-key the coolest tech on the show, and which couple we're really shipping.And then see you back in this feed to check in on episodes 3-5!Wool-Shift-Dust Book ClubFind us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPAnd discuss the show with us on DiscordOr email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com.And leave feedback on the Wool-Shift-Dust posts on r/beacon23Published by The LorehoundsProduced by Elysia BrennerIntro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-MarshAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgLuke also co-hosts It Could Be SaidAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elysia and Luke leave the Silo behind (for now) to jet off into space for Beacon 23. In this episode we lay out what it is, what we expect, and break down the trailer and clips released (links below).Beacon 23 is the newest Hugh Howey adaptation to hit the screen, in the new series debuting on MGM+ November 12. Lena Heady and Stephen James are caught in a lighthouse on the edges of space – can they trust each other enough to make it through the threats ahead? And will any characters from the book actually appear in this TV version? Get into it with us.Beacon 23 trailerClip 1Clip 2Clip 3Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPAnd discuss the show with us on DiscordPublished by The LorehoundsProduced by Elysia BrennerIntro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-MarshAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Halloween from Wool-Shift-Dust! In this special episode Elysia is joined by her real-life horror-loving sister, Ashley, to break down the Netflix horror special The Fall of the House of Usher. We go deep into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe to dig up all the dirt Mike Flanagan use to sculpt this excellent adaptation – expect information and insight laced with silliness and some spooky sound effects, touching on all the important topics from which Poe story episode 6 is really based on to all the juicy gossip about Poe's biggest romances and rivalries.Check out the rest of the House of Usher crossover series:The Influence of Poe on George R.R. MartinBook Club Poe audio dramasLorehounds Fall of the House of Usher One-ShotIntro & outro music: "Down" by Joey PacararoInterstitial music: "The Haunted House" by the New Mayfair Dance OrchestraPost-credit music, lyrics: "The Haunted Palace" by Edgar Allan Poe, verse 4Sung by: Elysia Brenner ("Fall of the House of Usher" Book Club audio drama)Accompaniment: "House of the Rising Sun" classic guitar cover by Pavel KrasnokutskiyAdditional SFX courtesy of Freesound.orgProduced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsFind Elysia on Twitter: @elysiacbAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Announcing a new podcast on the Lorehounds network! Listen to the complete (spoiler-free) preview episode here, and then follow the link below to check out the rest of the episodes as they releas here (or anywhere else you listen to podcasts):https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/severance-the-lorehounds-properly-howardSteve and Anthony from Properly Howard and David and John from The Lorehounds announce their joint venture to cover Severance on Apple TV+.Contact UsQuestions, comments and/or theories? Send us an email at severance@thelorehounds.com and we'll get back to you on the next episode.Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on YouTube at youtube.com/@thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Severance over on our Discord Server.Listen to Steve and Anthony's PodcastProperly HowardListen to David and John's PodcastThe LorehoundsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elysia joins Maester Anthony for this crossover episode with Electric Bookaloo: a House of the Dragon podcast to discuss Edgar Allan Poe's influence on Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin – especially Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." We get into Martin-Poe anecdotes and literary analysis as we prep for the Netflix adaptation of this iconic tale.Electric Bookaloo feed:https://baldmove.com/category/game-of-thrones/(available on all podcast platforms)Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club "The Fall of the House of Usher" / "The Raven" readings with full audio effects:https://www.patreon.com/posts/twice-times-poe-91501961This conversation previously appeared in two parts as part of these two episodes:https://baldmove.com/game-of-thrones/electric-bookaloo-arya-viii-clash/https://baldmove.com/game-of-thrones/electric-bookaloo-theon-iii-clash/Published by The LorehoundsFind Elysia on Twitter: @elysiacbAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this spoiler-free intro episode to the second season of Wool-Shift-Dust, Luke and Elysia launch their discussion of their next scifi adaptation analysis project, keeping your ears and brains busy between Silo seasons. We lay out why Dune is such a big frickin' deal, the timeline of adaptations, what we'll be covering, why you should get excited for the lesser-known takes, and basically all the background you need to get a better understanding of the story of Dune.Later this season we'll be discussing: the novel Dune, Jodorowsky's Dune, Dune 1984 & video games, Dune 2000 (Syfy), Villeneuve's: Dune pt. 1, a preview of Dune pt. 2, analysis of Dune pt. 2, the novel Dune Messiah, and the Children of Dune Syfy adaptation.Join the Patreon book club: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDustFind us on Twitter: @elysiacb & @LukeMIDDUPOr find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TPublished by The LorehoundsMusic: "Tears in the Desert" by D20 SoundsProduction & Sound Design: Elysia BrennerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Silo's first season may be over on Apple TV+, but we're not ready to let go just yet! For one final episode to wrap up the season, Elysia and Luke call in John, David, and Jean of The Lorehounds to hand out awards for everything from the best episode to the best prop of the season. Expect more sounds, more silliness, but takes as deep as ever in our final first season wrap-up party.This episode includes spoilers for the entire first season of Silo, plus the first half of the book Wool. Not future plot twists are spoiled.Join the Patreon book club here: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDustFind us on Twitter: @elysiacb, @LukeMIDDUP, & @TheLorehoundsOr find us on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TWebsite: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcastPublished by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdditional Music: "Analog Mechanic" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Now that the entire season 1 of Silo on Apple TV+ is up for discussion, author of the books and one of the exec producers of the series Hugh Howey lets me pick his brain. We talk about his inspirations, his favorite bits from the series, what it was like on set, and which one of my theories from the podcast is now officially canon. Beacon 23 and Sand fans won't want to miss our (spoiler-free) talk about those adaptations, too.Plus, introducing the Silo series book club! Where to find it and what to expect.This episode includes spoilers for the entire first season of Silo, plus the first half of the book Wool. Not future plot twists are spoiled.Join the Patreon book club here: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDustFind us on Twitter: @elysiacb, @Silo17Squad, & @hughhoweyOr find Elysia on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUThe story of the Silo adaptation and Howey's adaptation philosophy was covered in more depth in the second episode of this podcast, the second trailer breakdown (apologies for lesser early sound quality): https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcast/episode/bts-news-trailer-2-breakdownHugh Howey's Silo S1 Reddit AMAPublished by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXETTS software: TSmp3.com, voice: KendraAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Silo season 1 finale on Apple TV+ took us "Outside" – and Luke and Elysia are standing by to make sure your lying eyes understood everything you saw. Definitive answers await, we check in on Elysia's finale prediction scorecard, and Luke & Elysia discuss the future of this podcast, from a book club, to bonus episodes, to a whole season dedicated to Dune.Contains spoilers for the first season of Silo and the first half of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled.Join the Patreon book club here: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDustFind us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUHugh Howey's Silo S1 Reddit AMAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elysia and Luke scratch beneath the surface of all the character relationships and clue uncovered in the 9th episode of Silo, the dystopic sci-fi thriller on Apple TV+. Whether you're a book reader or show-only fan, we'll make sure you have all the intel you need to get the most out of the finale.Contains spoilers for the first 9 episodes of Silo and equivalent portions of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled.Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUWebsite: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcastPublished by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elysia and Luke get personal in the breakdown for Silo episode 8, from Apple TV+. While Elysia walks you through how all the book pieces are finally coming together, Luke yays or nays the prevailing theories about what's really going on.Contains spoilers for the first 8 episodes of Silo and equivalent portions of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled.Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUWebsite: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcastPublished by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The reveals are coming hard and fast in Apple TV+'s Silo episode 7, and we're here to catch them all – and make sure you did, too. Speculation runs rampent and Luke, Elysia, and their listeners try to figure out who's the biggest bad of them all, and the Silo season 1 end game.Contains spoilers for the first 7 episodes of Silo and equivalent portions of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled.Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUWebsite: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcastPublished by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this special bonus episode, Elysia sits down with David and John from The Lorehounds to dig into their thoughts and theories about the first 6 episodes of Silo on Apple TV+. Starting with a show-spoiler-free chat.These two newbies to the show (and Wool-Shift-Dust's podcast godfathers) share their thoughts and theories, when and where they agree or disagree with your usual hosts, and what they hope to see for the rest of the season.Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @TheLorehoundsOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUSpoiler warning for episode 6 and equivalent portion of the book Wool.Published by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yes, this week's breakdown goes all in on speculation about THAT final scene of episode 6 of Silo, the mystery box thriller on Apple TV+. While book reader Elysia swoons over Lukas, new fan Luke drops some political insight and Simpsons comparisons, and the court of opinion on Romeo George's past antics is officially open. All fear the Pez.Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUSpoiler warning for episode 6 and equivalent portion of the book Wool.Published by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who is "The Janitor's Boy" ...and why does Luke think he's the best character in the series? We get into that, the evolution of Juliette, why the silo needs politics, why this episode is a turning point, and so much more in our breakdown of episode 5 of Silo, the mystery box scifi thriller on Apple TV+Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUSpoiler warning for episode 5 and equivalent portion of the book Wool.Published by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 4 of Silo was all about the "Truth" – and we try to get to the bottom of it. On the way, we talk about new plots not in the book, costuming, new theories plaguing the community, and so much more.When the truth about the murders in the silo does surface, we'll make sure you're ready to receive it.Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUNew websiteSpoiler warning for episode 4 and equivalent portion of the book Wool.Published by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the generator breaks down, so do we – to episode 3 of Silo on Apple TV+. We laugh, we cry, and we dig through a whole lot of conflicting opinions about the machines in "Machines." From machine repair in Iraq to a production design deep dive, we cover it all.See the Barbicon Centre Bevel and the Silo symbol-Expo '67 logo comparison here: https://twitter.com/elysiacb/status/1658564575090941958 Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUPOr Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUNew website Spoiler warning for episode 3 and equivalent portion of the book Wool.Published by The LorehoundsMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first two episodes of the dystopic scifi drama Silo are finally live on Apple TV+ – and now so is Elysia and Luke's episode breaking it down! Luke updates his alien and other theories in the wake of a flood of new information while Elysia compares what we've seen with her beloved books, and they discuss what works incredibly well and what works less well in this long-awaited adaptation. Share your feedback with us on Twitter!@elysiacb@LukeMIDDUP And join the conversation about this and other current shows on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Days before the season launches, Elysia and Luke pop back up to discuss the avalanche of reviews, interviews, and other news being released, from second seasons to Silo on the moon. Heads up: this episode is in two parts, stiched together. Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE Join the Silo channel on The Lorehounds' Discord to discuss the show: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxUOr find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LukeMIDDUPAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our 2nd precap for the 1st season of Apple TV+'s Silo, Elysia and Luke break down the 2nd trailer and get into Luke's wildest theories, while he tries to suss out Elysia's tells. But first: we talk production and adaptations.Sources: https://writersinkpodcast.com/ @hughhowey @Silo17SquadShare your thoughts with us on Twitter: @LukeMIDDUP @elysiacbMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" By TechnoAxeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who are we and why are we doing this? We get into it in this episode! Luke throws out his early non-reader theories, and then we break down the first teaser trailer shot by shot (11:28). As always, we keep it spoiler-safe (until we say otherwise).Watch the teaser here: https://youtu.be/bBMajXwi6CsFind us on Twitter:@elysiacb@LUKEMIDDUPMusic: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy