Season Two

S02E01 – The A-Team Pilot: “Mexican Slayride”

March 7, 2023 Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?

We’re back for season two, where we’ll be sampling from the very best of 80s action television as we watch the pilots where all these stories begin. This week, we’re with the A-Team, who from what we gather are an elite team of special forces con-men, as they attempt to run a mercenary co-op with a side hustle of Hollywood studio backlot misadventures. Things get a little rough in patches, but the theme song is rad and Mr. T is still awesome.

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S03E03 – Seventeen Seconds

March 2, 2023 The Podcast Maneuver

Picard delivers a good episode! Between Picard’s new family members, Worf’s one-liners, and the weak medical practices, this episode has lots to unpack. When you’re dealing with a show with decades of history and plot twists both cool and nonsensical, it provides great theory fodder. In addition to their usual commentary, Jim and A.Ron have a theory crafting session that will have you laughing.

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The Mandalorian – S03 – Preview

February 23, 2023 Uncategorized

Don your helmet, Mando and Grogu are among the stars again. Will the cult of Mandalore accept Din Djarin back into their ranks? Will Bo-Katan pursue Mando and the Darksaber? And what are droids doing at a bar? Get a sneak peak of Jim and A.Ron’s Mandalorian thoughts and coverage plans.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch – S02E01-E05

February 3, 2023 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

David and John discuss the first five episodes of Season 2 of the Disney+ animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. They admire how Star Wars animation has evolved since The Clone Wars both in writing and production value. Then, they announce their upcoming coverage of the Star Wars franchise before breaking down the sophomore season of this surprisingly charming spin-off.

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The White Lotus – Season 2 Wrap-up

December 21, 2022 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

David and John pack their bags to leave Sicily while giving final thoughts on another fantastic season of The White Lotus. They discuss Mike White’s character-driven writing, the idea of subverting expectations in modern television, and where we might be traveling to in Season 3. Finally, David and John take on one more round of listener feedback.

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The White Lotus – S02E07 – Arrivederci

December 14, 2022 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

David and John take one last trip to Sicily to discuss the Season Finale of The White Lotus. David gives some details on the active volcano Mount Etna featured in the episode before John goes through some of the clues that may or may not have led us to predict the outcome. After a full episode recap, David and John score their deadpool predictions and read listener feedback. Stay tuned next week for a Season Wrap-up podcast.

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The White Lotus – S02E06 – Abductions

December 7, 2022 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

David and John discuss Season 2 Episode 6 of The White Lotus – Abductions. They begin by revisiting Rocco’s opening lines in Episode 1 and applying Tanya’s fortune teller’s words to what might happen in the season finale. Then, they recap a series of abductions, a group of angry Sicilian women, and the increasingly concerning behavior of Ethan. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.

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The White Lotus – S02E05 – That’s Amore

November 30, 2022 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

David and John tippy-tippy-tay onto a yacht to Palermo as they discuss Season 2 Episode 5 of The White Lotus – That’s Amore. They begin by explaining mimetic theory before giving a synopsis of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Then, they recap Portia’s new love affair, Harper’s unhinged wine tasting, Daphne’s deception, and the rest of this latest masterpiece by Mike White. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.

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The White Lotus – S02E04 – In The Sandbox

November 23, 2022 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

David and John put on their good underpants and discuss the paintings in and around the White Lotus Hotel. They had a lot of fun breaking down plots about the bro code, the gay mafia, and whether Portia has finally gotten over her slump. Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and read listener feedback.

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The White Lotus – S02E02- Italian Dream

November 9, 2022 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

David and John rent a Vespa and embark on an Italian Dream podcast. They discuss the career of White Lotus Showrunner Mike White and bring in more Greek mythology before recapping the misadventures of each set of guests. Is Albie really a nice guy? Does Ethan understand boundaries? And who is Greg on the phone with? Finally, David and John check in with the deadpool and answer listener feedback.

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