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  • Dune ep 1 – The creation of Dune (update + replay)

    Dune ep 1 – The creation of Dune (update + replay)
    Jun 30 2025

    After a brand new intro with updated information about the plans for the Dune adaptation series, revisit Elysia and Luke's 2022 episode looking at the life and career of Frank Herbert, and how that led him to create the world of Dune. The backdrop to set the stage for next week's introduction to the original novel's first 10 chapters and overall world-building.

    (Note: After next week, episodes will follow every two weeks in the public feed. More often for Book Club members. Book Club members who joined since the final Silo episode will be shouted out in next week's episode.)


    Coming up in this series...

    • Dune, the novel, in 4 parts

    • Ranking the novel's most iconic scenes

    • Jodorowsky's Dune

    • Dune 1984

    • The Dune games

    • Syfy's Dune

    • Villeneuve's Dune trilogy

    • Dune: Messiah


    Get in touch

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    The Lorehounds (Elysia)

    The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)

    It Could Be Said (Luke)


    Produced by Elysia Brenner

    Published by The Lorehounds

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    Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh

    Additional SFX from Freesound.org



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    1 h et 4 min
  • Dune Minute Podcast crossover – Dune: Part Two, minute 62: Mother Jessica

    Dune Minute Podcast crossover – Dune: Part Two, minute 62: Mother Jessica
    Jun 28 2025

    Elysia drops an update about the Dune book breakdown series: watch the feed this Monday!

    And in the meantime, enjoy this episode from Elysia's appearances on The Dune Minute Podcast this week, checking in on a pregnant Lady Jessica (Rebecca Fergusson) and her very chatty fetus.

    Find the rest of Elysia's appearances (minutes 61–65) and the rest of Zach and John's very in-depth coverage of both of Denis Villeneuve's Dune films (plus lore from the Dune Encyclopedia) in The Dune Minute Podcast feed – found here (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://open.spotify.com/show/2NuoK7kt1XLpmRX1BIM4Dt



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    36 min
  • Oscars Bonus – How to win the prediction contests (Lorehounds crossover)

    Oscars Bonus – How to win the prediction contests (Lorehounds crossover)
    Feb 18 2025
    A special preview of the non-Silo podcasting that has been (also) keeping Elysia busy this month: get an overview of the Lorehounds' 2025 Oscars prep series, already in full swing (see links below).This quick episode (a crossover from the Lorehounds feed with a new intro) lays out the basics: what to know about the ceremony on March 2, helpful tools, the scandals, fires, and other biggest stories of the season – setting the stage for a series designed for Oscar novices as well as geeks. Basically: I watched all 50 Oscars movies so that you don't have to, and now you can let me and a bunch of insider guests break it all down for you, from what you might want to watch yourself to what's most likely to win.The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm (on ABC in the US)Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats at DeathRaceTracking.comOscars 2025 by categoryOscars 2025 overivew (mini-episode)Animated Features & Shorts + Oscar campaigningOriginal Scores & Songs (Nevermind the Oscars Music)Documentary Features & Shorts + BAFTAs updatesStill to comeLive-Action Shorts + the Emotion MixerWriting & International AwardsBlockbuster (Tech) AwardsActing & Directing AwardsBest Picture NomineesDeep dives into 2025 Oscar nomineesThe Emilia Pérez controversyWickedConclaveDune: Part TwoNosferatuAlien: RomulusKingdom of the Planet of the ApesRevisit last year's Oscar seriesOscars 2024 OverviewBest Picture Nominees, Acting, Directing, WritingAnimated, International, Documentary, Shorts"Below the Line" (Tech) CategoriesPost-Ceremony Wrap-UpContact 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 lorehounds@thelorehounds.com.Links 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
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    34 min
  • Silo S2 – Finale missives from the barricade

    Silo S2 – Finale missives from the barricade
    Feb 13 2025

    Luke is back from battle to debrief with Elysia on the end of season 2 and all their expectations for season 3 – plus what they'll be up to in the meanwhile! With, of course, lots of help from the community, and some truly wild theories.


    Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired.

    No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen.


    Join the Book Club (spoilercasts)

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    Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust (The price model is currently changing due to new Patreon regulations)


    Silo Season Passes

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    Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

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    Subscribe to the Severance Lorehounds feed!


    Find us also on the podcasts...

    The Lorehounds (Elysia)

    The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)

    It Could Be Said (Luke)


    Produced by Elysia Brenner

    Published by The Lorehounds

    Explore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcasts


    Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh

    Additional SFX from Freesound.org



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    2 h et 19 min
  • Silo S2 – Inside the Writers' Room: Interview w/ Sal Calleros

    Silo S2 – Inside the Writers' Room: Interview w/ Sal Calleros
    Jan 26 2025

    While Elysia and Luke put together the season 2 Silo wrap-up, enjoy some extra insight into the season – straight from the writer's room! Silo TV writer and co-executive producer Sal Calleros answers some of the most recurring questions from the podcast, while also offering a glimpse at the show's overall writing process and things you might not realize about writing for TV.


    Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired.

    No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen.


    Showrunner Graham Yost's S3 teases to The Wrap


    Join the Book Club (spoilercasts)

    On Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ (Recommended – the Silozen level is equivalent to Patreon benefits)

    Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust (The price model is currently changing due to new Patreon regulations)


    NEW! Silo Season Passes

    https://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com/


    Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

    Or on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2T


    Subscribe to the new Severance Lorehounds feed!


    Find us also on the podcasts...

    The Lorehounds (Elysia, John)

    The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia, sometimes John)

    It Could Be Said (Luke)


    Produced by Elysia Brenner

    Published by The Lorehounds

    Explore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcasts


    Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh

    Additional SFX from Freesound.org



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    41 min
  • Silo: S2-e10 – "Into the Fire" and across the waste

    Silo: S2-e10 – "Into the Fire" and across the waste
    Jan 18 2025

    While Luke recovers from an injury, John from the Lorehounds joins Elysia to break down "Into the Fire," the season 2 finale of Silo on Apple TV+. Between recaps of the details you might have missed, we talk Lukas Quest, deliberate any deaths, and measure the Foxiness of Knox's moxie.


    Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired.

    No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen.

    Stick around after the outro music for an extra finale book spoiler section. (Or flee when the final music plays!)


    Join the Book Club (spoilercasts)

    On Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ (Recommended – the Silozen level is equivalent to Patreon benefits)

    Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust (The price model is currently changing due to new Patreon regulations)


    NEW! Silo Season Passes

    https://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com/


    Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

    Or on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2T


    Subscribe to the new Severance Lorehounds feed!


    Find us also on the podcasts...

    The Lorehounds (Elysia, John)

    The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia, sometimes John)

    It Could Be Said (Luke)


    Produced by Elysia Brenner

    Published by The Lorehounds

    Explore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcasts


    Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh

    Additional SFX from Freesound.org



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    2 h et 11 min
  • Severance Lorehounds S2 preview (+ Silo announcement intro)

    Severance Lorehounds S2 preview (+ Silo announcement intro)
    Jan 16 2025

    David, John, Anthony, and Steve give their thoughts on Season 1 of Severance, before speculating about what Lumon has in store during Season 2.

    But first Elysia pops in for a quick Silo coverage update.


    IMPORTANT: Subscribe to the Severance feed linked below for all coverage after episode one. It will not be on the Wool-Shift-Dust, Lorehounds, or Properly Howard feeds.

    Severance Feed


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    Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at severance@thelorehounds.com

    Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.


    Wool-Shift-Dust contact info:

    Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

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    55 min
  • Silo: S2-e9 – "The Safeguard" is threatened

    Silo: S2-e9 – "The Safeguard" is threatened
    Jan 11 2025

    Elysia and Luke analyze everything from Lukas Quest and silo vacation spots to that final discussion between Knox and Martha, plus Solo's pooping habits, in the packed "The Safeguard" – season 2, episode 9 of Silo on Apple TV+.

    Plus, Elysia's now free to tell you more about those kids from the books, in addition to a reading of how that version of the parenticides went down.


    Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired.

    No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen.


    Join the Book Club (spoilercasts)

    On Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ (Recommended – the Silozen level is equivalent to Patreon benefits)

    Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust (The price model is currently changing due to new Patreon regulations)


    NEW! Silo Season Passes

    https://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com/


    Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

    Or on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2T


    Find us also on the podcasts...

    The Lorehounds (Elysia)

    The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)

    It Could Be Said (Luke)


    Produced by Elysia Brenner

    Published by The Lorehounds

    Explore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcasts


    Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh

    Additional SFX from Freesound.org



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    2 h et 20 min