Shōgun - E08 - The Abyss of Life (Part 2 of 2)

David is joined by Ron and JD from the Dungeons-n-Durags podcast to discuss the penultimate episode of Alien: Earth Season 1. The conversation explores Noah Hawley's masterful absurdism, the horrific trauma inflicted on synthetic children, and the show's sophisticated examination of grooming, manipulation, and corporate exploitation. The hosts analyze the iconic chestburster scene, discuss Kirsch's mysterious motivations, and debate theories about hidden agendas involving Weyland-Yutani.Get the Alien: Earth Season Pass for a onetime $10 purchase here:https://lorehoundsalien.supercast.com/Check out Ron Dawson online: https://blerdronner.comCheck out Dungeons 'n' Durags: https://www.youtube.com/@dungeonsnduragsContact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: avp@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehoundsView our Show Guide Online [Link to show guide if available]Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Sep 2h 18min

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.)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Sep 1h 23min

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: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 S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker S02E02Peacemaker S02E03The DCEU:Peacemaker S1 recapThe DCEU funeralRadioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Sep 1h 19min

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.Season Pass Get ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content for $10 - one-time payment covers the entire season: lorehoundsalien.supercast.comContact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: avp@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Sep 2h 3min

John and Marilyn recap the end of an era in the season finale of Foundation.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at empire@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Sep 1h 14min

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 - weaving together in-universe history, real-world American politics, and corporate IP ownership from Lucas to Disney.The brothers bring their unique perspective as working journalists to bear on everything from anthropological theory to the "enshittification" of modern media. They discuss their approach to cultural criticism, the challenge of finding nutrition versus junk food in contemporary entertainment, and why they believe fiction serves as a crystal facet reflecting every aspect of our culture.Check out Heat Death here:https://heat-death.ghost.io/You can find Asher at his website and on BlueSky:https://www.asherelbein.com/https://bsky.app/profile/asherelbein.bsky.socialAnd, you can find Saul under his byline at The Hill and also on BlueSky:https://thehill.com/author/saul-elbein/https://bsky.app/profile/saulelbein.bsky.socialContact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: lorehounds@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateshttps://linktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Sep 1h 39min

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 streamerLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at empire@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Sep 1h 46min

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 S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S01E01Peacemaker S02E02The DCEU:Peacemaker S1 recapThe DCEU funeralRadioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Sep 1h 22min