Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast
Elysia, David, and John host The Lorehounds podcast, your guides to all things DC. They cover current DC projects, including Peacemaker on HBO, with the help of comics expert Jean and Aaron from Radioactive Ramblings. The show discusses DC comics and related media, offering fans insights and analysis.
Episodes
Lanterns - Season Wrap-Up w/Elysia
David and Jean are joined by Elysia, host of the Wool Shift Dust podcast, to close out their season-long coverage of Lanterns. The three dig into listener feedback on Kerry’s choices, Noah’s uncertain future, John’s complicated homecoming, and Sinestro’s unfinished business, while also unpacking the season’s handling of race, privilege, and found family through John, Noah, and Zoe. Connor caps thi
VisionQuest – Story Recap & Season Preview (w/ Comics Corner)
VisionQuest – Marvel's latest (and last?) high-concept television outing – begins this week on Disney+, and Elysia and Jean couldn't be more excited to see some of their favorite characters back on screen. Join us for a recap of the key events from Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, WandaVision, Agatha All Along (our full coverage here), and beyond that you'll want to rem
Lanterns - S01E08 - Dirt & Stars
David and Jean cover the season one finale of HBO’s Lanterns, a conversation-driven episode that resolves the season’s major threads through character work rather than action. The fresh takes cover the show’s bold choice to end on a dialogue-heavy note, the season’s throughlines of fear, courage, and healing from a broken past, and a satisfying sendoff for John Stewart Jr.’s origin story. From the
Lanterns - S01E07 - Feedback
David and Jean dig into listener feedback on "The Jordan Boys Legacy," covering emails, voicemails, and Discord comments packed with fan theories, including ongoing speculation about Noah's origins and the identity of a second Manhunter. The conversation also touches on the show's social impact and representation before wrapping up with a Comics Corner segment featuring contributor
Lanterns - S01E07 - The Jordan Boys Legacy
David and Jean cover the penultimate episode of HBO's Lanterns season one, praising the continued chemistry between Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as the show digs into Hal's backstory. The fresh takes cover the episode's striking visual effects work, the throughline of fatherhood woven across multiple characters, and the show's skill at balancing intimate character work with an ex
Lanterns - S01E06 - Feedback
David and Jean dedicate a full episode to listener feedback on "Bad Optics," covering emails, voicemails, and Discord comments on fan theories and character motivations. Comics Corner contributor Connor M also joins to answer a listener question about Green Lantern ring mechanics.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that ev
Lanterns - S01E06 - Bad Optics
David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with a tightly plotted sixth episode. The fresh takes cover the show's continued strength with character work, particularly the strained dynamic between John Stewart Jr. and his brothers, and a growing unease around Sheriff Kerry and Noah that has Jean on high alert. They also praise the show's grounded, realis
Lanterns - S01E05 - Lights Out
David and Jean cover the season's midpoint climax with a fresh takes discussion praising Aaron Pierre and Poorna Jagannathan's performances this episode, along with a look back at how the episode recontextualizes the season one bleachers scene and raises new questions about the true scope of the threat facing Rushville. From there, David and Jean move into a full scene by scene breakdown o
X-Men '97 - Season 2 Oneshot - MCUniverse
Jean walks Elysia through a recap of all the Apocalyptic plot arcs of season two of X-Men '97 on Disney+. Along the way they debate why the back half of the season worked better for them, the best couples in Marvel comics, and what makes a death truly devastating.X-Men '97 season 1 breakdown (John & Elysia)Fox Marvel funeral, w/ more X-Men '97 S1 talk (Jean & Elysia)Contact UsQ
Lanterns - S01E04 - The Weenie
David and Jean hit the midseason mark of HBO's Lanterns with an episode that keeps flipping the buddy cop dynamic between Hal and John Stewart Jr. on its head. The conversation covers a standout car scene between the two leads, the show's clever use of J-cuts to keep viewers locked onto the screen, and the deepening mystery around the Manhunter and the compound of extremists at the center
Lanterns - S01E03 - OutKast
David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's third installment, a deep dive into John Stewart Jr.'s backstory written by Vanessa Baden Kelly and directed by Stephen Williams. The conversation covers the episode's answers to early-season mysteries, the family dynamics behind John's upbringing under Bernadette and John Sr., and the
Lanterns - S01E02 - Trust Fall
David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's second installment. The conversation opens with fresh takes on Hal and John's evolving buddy cop dynamic, the mystery surrounding Antaan and the Manhunter-related genocide referenced in the episode, and the show's understated approach to establishing John Stewart Jr. as something more than
Lanterns - S01E01 - Pilot
David and Jean kick off their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the series premiere. The conversation opens spoiler free, walking through the show's premise, Jean's primer on Green Lantern Corps lore, and their first impressions of Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart Jr. before diving into a full scene by scene breakdown of the murder mys
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) – MCUniverse
Jean and Elysia dive into the characters, action, and moments that triggered tears in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the start of a new MCU Spider-Man trilogy that's currently setting box office records. (Comic-book comparisons, of course, included.)Stick around under after the credits for our reactions to the just-released X-Men casting and other Marvel news from D23!Marvel at D23: X-Men casting
Supergirl (2026 DCUniverse) + Marvel & DC news!
With DCU's Supergirl (2026) now available to watch at home, Jean and Elysia dive into the controversial film. After their spoiler-free (more positive than not) fresh takes (00:32:38), they talk through the on-screen action and the lore behind it (00:53:52).But, before that, they begin by checking in on recent Marvel news (00:02:15) – from a new T’Challa and Ghost Rider to the the Wonder Man he
Spider-Noir – Season 1 – MCUniverse Oneshot
Jean and Elysia talk the good, the great, and the even better of the recently released first season (of, they hope, more) of Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime. They talk about the multiversal source of this Film Noir flavor of Spider-Man, here going by the name Ben Reilly – one of the many decisions that diverge this version of the 1930's New York webslinger from his comics inspiration and appearanc
The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) – MCUniverse Special Presentation
Jean, Luke, and Elysia check in on the good, the could-be-better, and the absolute Red-Band of the 2026 Marvel Special Presentation The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+. Their conversation is dotted with discussions of grief, target audiences, the comic-book inspiration, and the future of this character and the rest of the MCU (with important opinions about movie-theater seating thrown in for go
Daredevil: Born Again S2-E5-8 – A really Devilish lawyer (MCUniverse)
Jean, Luke, and Elysia are back to wrap up their discussion of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 with an analysis of episodes 5 through 8, and plenty of speculation of where this story will go in season 3, not to mention the Punisher special presentation next week and everything else going on in the MCU this year or next.They're asking the important questions, from who is the least empathetic cha
Daredevil: Born Again S2-E1-4 – mid-season: Bullseye rising (MCUniverse)
Jean, Elysia, and Luke are back to argue the finer points on what makes one murderer worse than another, what a villain's selection of cages says about them, and which romances are likely to be DOA in this mid-season check-in discussing the first four episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 – "The Northern Star," "Shoot the Moon," "The Scales & The Sword," and &#
Wonder Man - Episodes 5-8 - Part 2 of 2 (MCUniverse)
David, Jean, and Elysia wrap up their coverage of Marvel's Wonder Man with the back half of the season, going episode by episode through the finale. The hosts share their spoiler-free hot takes on the full season before diving in, with Jean making the bold case that Wonder Man is the best character-driven story Marvel has told on screen — TV or film. The conversation also touches on the show&#
Wonder Man - Episodes 1-4 - Part 1 of 2
David, Jean, and Elysia discuss the first four episodes of Marvel's Wonder Man, exploring the show's unique approach to superhero storytelling through the lens of Hollywood industry satire. The conversation examines how the series balances meta-commentary on franchise fatigue with genuine character development, questioning whether its self-aware critique of Marvel's own practices serve
MCU vs. DCU – Which will rule 2026 (and beyond)?
Jean and Elysia convene to assess the states of both the MCU and DCU going into 2026, pitting them head-to-head across 5 categories? What upcoming projects get them (and you) most excited, and when the votes are tallied, which franchise will they crown the current winner?Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send u
Marvel Zombies (2025) - MCUniverse
From coolest kills to live-action wish lists to which comics to start with if you want more, Jean and Elysia take you on a tour of the zombie queendom of Marvel Zombies' Earth-89521.What If...? S1 recapWerewolf by NightAgatha All Along coverageDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Properly Howard / Cocoons of Horror)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/t
Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 2 (of 2) - Full Nelson: Episode Breakdown & Season Wrap - DCUniverse
Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Aaron, Jean, and Elysia are back for one more round of Peacemaker analysis – breaking down the season (series?) finale plot arc by plot arc, making comic-book comparisons, and looking ahead to what they know and what they suspect will be coming next for these characters and the rest of the DCU.The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peace
Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 1 (of 2) - Full Nelson: The Hot Take Debate - DCUniverse
Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:The Peacemaker season 2 finale is dividing the internet! ...And the Lorehounds? One of us liked it, one of us really didn't, and the other is somewhere in between. Jean, Elysia, and Aaron make our cases for why we feel the way we feel in this extended hot take of a special episode reacting to "Full Nelson."Tune in again next week for a f
Peacemaker - S02E07 - Like a Keith in the Night - DCUniverse
Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Aaron, Jean, and Elysia strap in for the rollercoaster ride of Peacemaker season 2, episode 7: "Like a Keith in the Night" – from the controversial reveals about this world and its characters to the funniest-ever utterance of the word "four."The DCU so far:Creature Commandos S1Superman (2025)Peacemaker S02E01Peacemaker S02E02Peacemak
Peacemaker - S02E06 - Ignorance Is Chris - DCUniverse
Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Elysia, Aaron, and Jean are back around the mics to talk the good, the bad, and the Adrian of Peacemaker season 2, episode 6: "Ignorance is Chris" – including why that reveal worked, even if you saw it coming, and what (based on our comics and other knowledge) we think will be the end game of this season and beyond.The DCU so far:Creature Co
Peacemaker - S02E05 - Back to the Suture - DCUniverse
Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Between playing a rousing round of "Who's the real villain here?" and dancing on one character's grave, Jean, Aaron, and Elysia share eagle facts, celebrate cyborgs, mourn with Vigilante – and pause to discuss the unrelated Disney situation, reacting live to big news that released during the recording.The DCU so far:Creature Commando
Eyes of Wakanda – MCUniverse Oneshot
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, though
Peacemaker - S02E04 - Need I Say Door - DCUniverse
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 DC
Peacemaker - S02E03 - Another Rick Up My Sleeve - DCUniverse
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 S0
Peacemaker - S02E02 - A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird - DCUniverse
Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:Join Aaron, Jean, and Elysia on an adventure of friendship and feelings as they navigate badass birds and interdimensional drunk dials – while also pausing to appreciate Vigilante's famous butt dance and the deadly seriousness of a little-understood condition known as "bird blindness" – in Peacemaker season 2, episode 2: "A Man Is On
Peacemaker - S02E01 - The Ties That Grind - DCUniverse
Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:The Top Talking-About-Peacemaker Trio has assembled for a tour of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber in "The Ties That Grind," the first episode of season 2 of Peacemaker on HBO Max.Elysia falls down James Gunn's deep-cut rabbit holes, Jean serves up Max Lord lore with a side of Harcourt haterade, and Aaron weighs in from the hasn't-yet-s
Peacemaker S1 (+ The Suicide Squad) - DCUniverse Recap
Jean and Elysia relive the runaway-hit first season of Peacemaker (and the movie it was spun off from) to prep for season 2, which begins tonight.After a spoiler-free intro setting up what the show is and who might enjoy it, they talk through all the 11th Street Kids season 1 shenanigans with a clip-show recap that covers everything you'll want to remember going into season 2.The DCU so far:Cr
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) + The road to Secret Wars - MCUniverse
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
Superman (2025) – DCUniverse
Jean and Elysia go super-sized on the lore for the first official film entry of the new DCU, from character backstories to key comic and movie-history references to what's next.Loathsome Lex, T-sphere domination, and going off the record in interviews – here's why James Gunn's new Superman works for them.Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehound
Ironheart - S01E04-06 - Gone to the Devil - MCUniverse
There's some "Bad Magic" and "Karma's a Glitch" when characters try to say "The Past Is the Past" without dealing with the fallout. Elysia and Jean get into the nitty gritty of the bad decisions made by the lovably imperfect characters of the final three episodes of Ironheart (season 1?) – not to mention all the mystic lore. Then they look forward to where we might
Ironheart - S01E01-03 - Riri returns to Chicago - MCUniverse
Jean and Elysia gather around the mics to talk and why the first three episodes of the new Ironheart series are working so well for them (and a few details that maybe didn't). Who are our new favorite questionable characters, who's the worst of them, what is the nature of this new AI – and what might all this mean for the other Marvel stories we know are coming?Contact UsQuestions or comme
Thunderbolts* (2025) – MCUniverse
The New Avengerz have stolen Elysia and Jean's hearts – and inspired a conversation exploring not only the coolest and funniest moments in the film, but also the deeper questions it raises: What is the difference between grief and depression? And what does it take to fight your way out of that...Void?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Superc
Daredevil: Born Again S1-E8&9 – Isle of Joy & Straight to Hell (MCUniverse)
Jean, Elysia, and Luke get back together to talk about the final two episodes of the first Daredevil: Born Again season: What is the new showrunner-director team bringing to the table? How did this work as a season finale? Is Frank not a monster, or is that the hill that Elysia's going to die on? And what's coming next season?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehoun
Daredevil: Born Again S1-E4-7 – From Punisher to Muse (MCUniverse)
Luke joins Jean and Elysia to talk through the last of the first batch of Daredevil episodes, wrapping up the story from the original team before the show shifts back to the new production team for the last two episodes of the season.They talk through what worked, what worked less, Frank Castle's appearance, Muse and Fisk's roles as villains, and what to expect from the last two episodes o
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man S1 – MCUniverse Oneshot
Jean and Elysia recap and react to a surprisingly strong first season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the new Disney+ show that takes place in a Marvel universe different but not far away from the MCU's 616 – one where Peter Parker gets a totally fresh origin story with a cast of characters that mix the classics with fresh faces.After giving their spoiler-free reactions, they talk th
Daredevil: Born Again S1-E3 – The Hollow of His Hand (MCUniverse)
Elysia and Jean could not let episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again – "The Hollow of His Hand" – go by without discussing the legacy of Kamar de los Reyes as White Tiger, and what all this means for the story going forward.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated
Daredevil: Born Again S1-E1&2 – Heaven's Half Hour & Optics (MCUniverse)
Jean and Elysia, fresh off their subscriber retrospective about the Netflix Marvel universe, respond to the first two episodes of the new Daredevil: Born Again – "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics." How are they coping with THAT thing that happened, and how did the two separate production eras come together? And who's the secret MVP of this first drop?Contact UsQuestions or c
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – MCUniverse
After giving their spoiler-free hot takes on the 4th Captain American movie – Brave New World – and talking through some of the production drama, Jean and Elysia break down the highlights, and also what's missing. Why are so many saying they can't connect with this movie, and why shouldn't we worry about what's next anyway?Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelor
Creature Commandos S1 + Superman trailer reaction – DCUniverse Oneshot
Jean and Elysia recap what we learned about the "monsters" of Creature Commandos season 1, this season's pros and cons, and what it's set up for season 2.But first, we talk about that Superman trailer, and what else is coming soon to the DU.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to
MCUniverse – Preview of 2025 releases
Get prepped for the year 2025 in Marvel with Jean and Elysia as they talk through what's coming, their hype levels, and what they're most looking forward to for: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, and Wonder Man.Contact UsQuestions or comm
Agatha All Along – The Coven Quiz – MCUniverse
Once upon a Witches' Road, 8(!) Lorehounds got together to look back on Agatha All Along and ask: which witch is which of us?Join Elysia's podcast birthday party and play along with these 11 questions to find out which witch you are – and reminisce with us about the highlights of the season as we form our own Lorehounds coven.Find the questions hereHere are the color-coded answersHere is t
What If...? S3 – MCUniverse Oneshot
Jean and Elysia say goodbye to Marvel's animated series What If...? with a deep dive into the final season – starting with their spoiler-free reactions, and then talking through each episode with recaps and key Easter eggs. (Find out how Jean handles the birds and the bees talk when it turns into the ducks and the Darcys.)Our coverage of previous seasons:What If...? season 1What If...? season
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) + Joker vs. Madcap – DCUniverse vs. MCUniverse
Jean and Elysia are on the mics for their first 'Versus match-up, pitting Joker from DC comics head to head against Madcap from Marvel (00:37:00) – which insane clown that definitely can't keep a posse will come out on top? Or, with these two characters, will it all go awry?But first they talk about the second Todd Phillips Joker movie, Joker: Folie à Deux – is the hate overhyped? What'
The Penguin - S01E07–08 - Top Hat & A Great or Little Thing - DCUniverse Season Wrap
David and Elysia are briefly joined John and Jean for the first part of the episode to discuss The Penguin's powerful season finale. They explore the show's brilliant character work, particularly Colin Farrell's transformation into Oz Cobblepot and Cristin Milioti's standout performance as Sofia Falcone. The hosts analyze the dark trajectory of Oswald's character through his re
DC All-In Comic Event - E01 - Darkseid Reborn - DCUniverse
John and Jean dive into DC's All-In Comic Event. The multiverse is sealed, and Darkseid is more powerful than ever. In his new Absolute Universe, heroes are underdogs. Will it be enough?Comics RecappedDC All-In Special #1Absolute Batman #1Absolute Wonder Woman #1Absolute Superman #1Get in TouchComicsVS@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and all the Network Affiliateslinktr.
Agatha All Along – S01E08&09, pt 2 – season finale mailbag (MCUniverse)
Jean and Elysia field questions and final thoughts from the Lorehounds community on the final two episodes of Agatha All Along (season 1) and the season as a whole. From what we know about the season's alternative endings to who we think Nicky's dad is and why.Watch out for the season wrap-up game episode releasing in a few days!Share your own thoughts: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreo
Agatha All Along – S01E08&09, pt 1 – Follow Me My Friend to Glory at the End & Maiden Mother Crone (MCUniverse)
Elysia and Jean debate the relativity of Agatha's villainy, Nicky's origin story, and where we'll see all these characters next in their recap and breakdown of the last two episodes of Agatha All Along – episode 8: "Follow Me My Friend to Glory at the End" and episode 9: "Maiden Mother Crone."Watch out for a separate mailbag episode to drop in a couple days!Jac Schaeffe
The Penguin - S01E04–06 - Cent'Anni, Homecoming, & Gold Summit - DCUniverse
David and Elysia discuss episodes 4, 5 & 6 of The Penguin, on HBO Max. They breakdown the character arcs for Sofia, Vic and Oswald. Jean will be back for the final podcast covering episodes 7 & after they have aired.*Note: There was a technical error on David’s mic which affected the audio quality of his recording. The issue was identified and fixed after the fact. Apologies. Get in TouchC
Agatha All Along – S01E07 – Death's Hand in Mine (MCUniverse)
Jean and Elysia are joined by David for an emotional discussion of this week's deeply moving look at the life of Lilia, after which Elysia and Jean nerd out about the reveal of Rio's identity (00:33:31) and break down the episode scene by scene and tarot spread by tarot spread (00:48:32) and check in on the latest thoughts and theories from listeners (01:42:24).Side-by-side visual comparis
Agatha All Along – S01E06 – Familiar by Thy Side (MCUniverse)
With Teen's full backstory revealed, Elysia and Jean make sure none of the exquisite, heart-breaking details passed you by – including all the clues in his room, in the past and now, and telling Easter eggs from his research into Agatha – following an unexpected character cameo. How do the pieces of all these witches' ("possessive plural") lives fit together, how real is Rio, and w
Agatha All Along – S01E05 – Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power (MCUniverse)
Jean and Elysia break down THAT big reveal, plus all the other newest hints and revelations in episode 5 of Agatha All Along: "Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power" – where more than one character tapped into new sources of power, for better (heksenbezen across the moon!) or worse (oh, Agatha...).Share your own thoughts: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and all the Networ
The Penguin - S01E02-03 - Inside Man & Bliss - DCUniverse
David, Elysia and Jean review episodes 2 & 3 of the HBO Limited series, The Penguin as part of the Lorehounds coverage of the DCUniverse. They focus on the characters of Oz, Vic and Sofia. Get in TouchComicsVS@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
Agatha All Along – S01E04 – If I Can't Reach You / Let My Song Teach You (MCUniverse)
Jean and Elysia are joined by Nichole from Nevermind the Music to peel back the many layers of episode 4 of Agatha All Along – "If I Can't Reach You, Let My Song Teach You."Nichole taps into her inner Psychology professor to talk us through generational trauma and epigenetics, while Elysia and Jean touch on Wiccan deities, Hoodoo, the historical significance of Black midwives, the stat
Agatha All Along - S01E03 – Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials (MCUniverse)
David and Jean continue make their way down the Witches' Road and encounter the next trial for Agatha All Along, S01E03, titled "Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials." They start with their spoiler free hot takes and then dive into the episode, saving speculation and listener feedback for the end of the pod.Get in touch: mcu@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, a
The Penguin - S01E01 - After Hours - DCUniverse Instant Reaction
David and Jean give their Quick Reactions & Hot Takes for episode 1 of the HBO Limited series, The Penguin as part of the Lorehounds coverage of the DCUniverse. They start off spoiler free and then take a look at the characters of Oswald, Victor and Sofia. Get in TouchComicsVS@thelorehounds.comLinks to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsAny opinions state
Agatha All Along S01E01-02 – Seekest Thou the Road & Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate (MCUniverse)
Elysia and Jean go deep on the first two episodes of Agatha All Along, the new sequel to WandaVision on Disney+. "Seekest Thou the Road?" They'll point out the musical cues leading you there, and help you keep all the new coven members straight so you can join them in demanding: "Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate."Then they unleash their full comic-book speculation
Agatha All Along – prep recap & who's who – MCUniverse
Elysia and Jean will make sure you have all the information you need to get the most out of Agatha All Along – the new Halloween-themed MCU series about the wicked witch of Westview, premiering on Disney+ on September 18, 2024.In this sound bite-packed recap of WandaVision and everything else that came before (00:15:49), and primer on the witches of Agatha's new coven (00:51:27), we'll jog
The DCEU is dead. Long live the DCU & Elseworlds! - Intro to DCUniverse
In their inaugural DCUniverse episode, Jean and Elysia prep for a new era of DC entertainment by laying the last to rest – via the ultimate power-rankings of two friends with love for the DC world, but often wildly different opinions on their favorite parts of of it (00:16:21).Then, they turn their focus toward what's to come – from upcoming DC Elseworlds coverage on this pod, to what we know
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) reactions + Comic Con news - MCUniverse
Have you seen the biggest R-rated movie in the world yet? John joins Jean and Elysia to jump straight into the spoilers (00:09:27), looking at the highpoints of the film, and the biggest reactions from their theaters – plus John gets some comic recs.Then Elysia and Jean talk through the big Marvel news out of Comic Con (00:52:11), before jumping back to Deadpool & Wolverine (01:17:13) for a fu
Our Fox Marvel funeral (Deadpool & Wolverine prep) - MCUniverse
Elysia and Jean help you prep for next month's Deadpool & Wolverine with a big, fat goodbye power-ranking of all 18 films in the Fox Marvel universe (01:04:15) – which ones are worth watching, for D&W cameos or quality, and which are best left to nostalgia?But before that, they get Jean's reactions to X-Men '97 (00:35:28), his X-Men comic book recommendations (including current
X-Men '97 - Season One Review - MCUniverse
Elysia and John assemble the X-Men for a recap of the shockingly good debut season of X-Men '97, the latest entry in Disney+'s Marvel pantheon. They discuss their backgrounds on this revival of a '90s classic, the incredible pace of the show, and the character moments that keep us teary-eyed. Then, they answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website w
Echo – MCUniverse Oneshot
David, Jean, and Elysia dig into Echo, on Disney+ and discuss the enjoyable characters and storyline of this short season. They consider the downsides of too much studio involvement on the series and then catch up on Marvel news and answer listener feedback.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to
What If...? - S2 Review + Echo Preview – MCUniverse
David, Jean and Elysia start off the new year by doing a breakdown of all 9 episodes of What If… Season 2. Before they do the catch up on MUC news and then end with some “what you need to know” context information for the limited series (???) Echo, dropping on Disney & Hulu on Jan 9th, 2023.Contact UsQuestions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the v
What If...? - Season 1 Recap – MCUniverse
It’s been a big year for Marvel and to wrap it all up What If… Season 2 starts streaming Dec 22. To get ready for the new season, David, Jean and Elysia tackle a full recap of What If… Season 1. They get into the origins of how What If… began, the role of The Watcher and what to look out for in Season 2.David, Jean and Elysia will be doing a full recap of Season 2 in the new year.Contact UsQuestio
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