The Rings of Power - S02E08 - Shadow and Flame

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.Contact Us Questions or comments?Send emails AND voicemails to: avp@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.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

16 Aug 2h 6min

John and Marilyn orbit a black hole the latest episode 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

15 Aug 1h 11min

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

8 Aug 1h 4min

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.Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal at oschaslings.comContact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: avp@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.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

7 Aug 45min

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).Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Podcastslinktr.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

6 Aug 2h 21min

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.Check out Oscha Slings and use the code LOREHOUNDS for a great deal: oschaslings.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates:linktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lorehounds@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

2 Aug 1h 4min

John and Marilyn try to escape Empire in the latest episode 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

1 Aug 1h 4min

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

25 Juli 1h 6min