The Lorehounds

David and John are joined by Mary Clay of That's What I'm Tolkien About to discuss Of Thingol and Melian, the story of the union of elf and Maia, the creation of the Sindar, and the founding of Doriath. After discussing the parallels between Tolkien's writings and his romantic life, they debate the cause of evil while answering listener feedback. Listen to Mary Clay's Podcast That's What I'm Tolkien About https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-what-im-tolkien-about/id1473708852 Mary Clay on Twitter https://twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod 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, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on our Discord server at https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Apr 20231h 10min

David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. Richmond is on the road, Ted is on a spiritual journey, and Jamie helps Roy ride a bike. David and John recap their favorite moments and answer listener feedback. 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 or TikTok @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Ted Lasso over on our Discord Server. 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Apr 202352min

David and John retake Mandalore in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After a scene-by-scene breakdown of the rescue of Din, the triumph of the Mandalorians, and the adoption of Grogu, David and John are joined by friend of the pod Elysia to discuss the season as a whole. Finally, they answer listener feedback. 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, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord server https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Apr 20232h 17min

John and Brandon continue their discussion of The Last of Us, the 2013 hit game from Naughty Dog. After discussing the fraternal reunion of fall, they compare their playtime as Ellie. They wrap up the recap with the end of the Fireflies and the DLC Left Behind. Find Brandon Online Twitter: @BrandonTheBard Time To Explain: A Destiny Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timetoexplain Sources Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us (Beware of Spoilers) https://youtu.be/yH5MgEbBOps Cordyceps: attack of the killer fungi - Planet Earth https://youtu.be/XuKjBIBBAL8 IMDB Summary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2140553/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_stry_pl Contact Us Questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at TLP@thelorehounds.com or leave a voicemail or contact form entry 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 and TikTok @thelorehounds, follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things video games over on our Discord server https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Apr 20231h 17min

David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. Richmond is on a losing streak, Ted is learning to deal with his panic attacks, and Jamie decides to step up to the plate. David and John recap their favorite moments and answer listener feedback. 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 or TikTok @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Ted Lasso over on our Discord Server. 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Apr 202341min

David and John return to Mandalore in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing Grogu's new toy, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the Mandalorian scouting party, the ambush of Moff Gideon, and the rumors of Thrawn. Finally, they answer listener feedback. 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, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Star Wars over on our Discord server https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Apr 20231h 35min

David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the second half of the 1968 Ursula K. LeGuin book, A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book in The Earthsea Cycle. While recapping Ged's pursuit of his shadow and journey to unknown lands, the trio breaks down the themes of trust, friendship, and knowing thyself contained in this foundational work of the fantasy literature canon. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Contact Us Questions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at book@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next Book Nook episode. Find us on Twitter and TikTok @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Earthsea over on our Discord server https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Apr 20231h 36min

David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. The match we've been waiting for is here, Nate is as awkward as ever, and Jamie Tartt is wearing a headlamp. David and John recap their favorite moments and answer listener feedback. 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 or TikTok @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Ted Lasso over on our Discord Server. 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Apr 202332min