David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. From Jamie Tartt's grammar crusade to the charm of Zava, David and John recap their favorite moments. Finally, they 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

David and John take back Nevarro in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing the live-action debut of Zeb from Rebels, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the siege of Nevarro, Bo-Katan's new quest, and the ineffective New Republic. 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. 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

David and John reach the end of their journey through HBO's The Last of Us. They present The Case For Joel Miller led by listeners. They debate Joel's sanity, whether he loves Ellie, whether the Fireflies could be trusted with a vaccine, and more. 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 our Discord Server. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John discuss Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor, the story of the awakening of the elves in Middle-earth, the wars between the Valar and Melkor, and the Great Journey of the elves. After adding more evidence to the case against Manwë, they give a breakdown of all the factions of elves present in the First Age. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Source Elf Faction Flow Chart 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. 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

David and John continue their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. From Roy Kent's pity party to a modern version of "Who's On First?," David and John recap their favorite moments. Finally, they 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

David and John take a trip to the past with Grogu in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing the return of Ahmed Best and the inclusion of characters from all over the Star Wars franchise, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the capture and rescue of Ragnar, Order 66, and the exposition of Mandalorian culture. 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. 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

David and John tackle a truckload of feedback as they reach the beginning of the end of their journey through HBO's The Last of Us. They discuss their general thoughts on the series before presenting The Case Against Joel Miller led by listeners. With so much feedback, check back next week for a Part 2 which will include The Case For Joel Miller and a spoiler section. 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 our Discord Server. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the 1968 Ursula K. LeGuin book, A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book in The Earthsea Cycle. After giving a background on the book's development and publication history, the trio breaks down the plot, characters, and themes of this foundational work of the fantasy literature canon. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this book's coverage. 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. 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

David and John head to Coruscant in the Disney+ Original Series, Andor - whoops -The Mandalorian. After discussing who the episode title is referring to, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the attack on Kalevala, the New Republic Amnesty Program, and the status of Bo-Katan's religious affiliation. 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. 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

David and John run onto the pitch for their coverage of the Apple TV+ Original Series, Ted Lasso. From the charm of our favorite coach to the growing dark side of his former padawan, David and John recap their favorite moments. And of course, they discuss Jamie Tart's pronunciation of poop-eh. 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

David and John arrive in Salt Lake City for the season finale of The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After discussing Ashley Johnson's amazing cameo appearance, David and John debate the sanity of Joel, the morality of his decision, and whether he really loves Ellie. Finally, they answer listener feedback. 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 our Discord Server. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John pick up a droid from Peli Motto for their trip to Mandalore in the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing Din's treatment of Grogu as a real Mandalorian, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of the trip to Tatooine, the crisis on Mandalore, and the heroism of Bo-Katan. 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. 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

David and John head to Silver Lake in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After discussing Ellie's struggle with a cannibalistic cult, David and John consider the violence inherent in both Ellie and Joel, the subversion the subversion of tropes, and whether penicillin works like that. Finally, they answer listener feedback. 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 our Discord Server. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and Jean enter the MCUniverse's multiverse to discuss the unique new villain Kang, the new characters of Phase 5, and the shows and movies on the calendar for 2023. Then, they dive into the themes of passing down the mantle, wrestling with coming of age with great responsibilities, and more. 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, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Marvel 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

David and John travel through hyperspace and begin Season 3 of the Disney+ Original Series, The Mandalorian. After discussing their personal Star Wars background, David and John do a scene-by-scene breakdown of all the Saturday morning cartoon goodness that made up this episode. 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. 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

David and John go to the mall in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After joining Ellie and Riley on an adventure to see the five wonders of the mall, David and John discuss the music choices, the pattern of giving us what we want and taking it away, and all the hints at Riley we may have missed during earlier episodes. Finally, they answer listener feedback. Link: Maester Anthony's Electric Bookaloo Podcast 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 our Discord Server. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John discuss Of Aulë and Yavanna, the story of the creation of the Dwarves and the Ents. After discussing the mercy of Eru and the marital troubles of the Valar, David and John consider the application of Tolkien's idea of the subcreator within his own fiction. 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, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on our Discord Server. 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

David and John recap the first two seasons of the Star Wars Disney+ series, The Mandalorian and also provide the important developments from The Book of Boba Fett. After discussing the best parts of the Mandoverse's story so far, David and John compare their hopes and fears for Season 3. 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. 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

David and John travel to Jackson, Wyoming in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After joining Ellie and Joel for family time and traumatic moral and physical injuries, David and John discuss the competing worldviews of the Miller brothers, the subtext of the quality dialogue, and all the hints at game events scattered throughout this episode. Link: Maester Anthony's Electric Bookaloo Podcast 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 our Discord Server. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David and John follow the journey of the Fellowship of the Fungus in The Last of Us, the latest hit from HBO. After joining Henry and Sam on their search for Joel, David and John discuss the moral and ethical problems presented by the show, the stunning character work, and the game easter eggs scattered throughout the episode. 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 our Discord Server. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy