David, John, and Elysia reunite for their first three-way conversation about Andor Season 2, diving deep into the show's filmmaking craft, representation issues, and place in Star Wars canon. The hosts explore everything from Tony Gilroy's approach to lore and the squadron coverage format's success, to thoughtful listener feedback on character arcs like Bix, Cinta, and Cyril. Discussion covers the show's mature themes, production values, and legacy as a unique achievement in Star Wars television...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 51 min
David sits down with film and television producer Tansy Gardam, host of the acclaimed Going Rogue podcast, for a deep dive into Andor's place in the Star Wars universe. They explore how Tony Gilroy's irreverence toward franchise expectations allowed him to craft something truly unique, examining the show's mature storytelling approach that trusts audiences to piece together complex narratives without exposition dumps. The conversation covers everything from the "curse" that has plagued Star Wars...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 30 min
In this special bonus episode, David welcomes military strategist Matt Cavanaugh to discuss Andor from a unique perspective. Matt, a former Lieutenant Colonel and military instructor, shares insights on how the series portrays rebellion, conflict, and the human cost of war. They explore Luthen's role as a rebel leader, comparing him to historical figures, and analyze how Andor succeeds in bringing authentic military strategy to Star Wars. Matt also discusses his upcoming book "Best Scar Wins" ab...
May 21, 2025•40 min
David from Delta Squadron and special co-pilot Ayesha Khan from Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever podcast discuss the emotional series finale of Andor. They explore Luthen's lasting legacy on the rebellion, Cassian's journey into Rogue One territory, and the powerful closing montage that reveals the fates of key characters. The hosts dive into the political themes that define the series, examine how the Force subtly influences the story, and reflect on the meaningful connections to the wider Star Wa...
May 16, 2025•2 hr 32 min
Echo Squadron's Elysia and Ian hold up K2SO as a robot shield to reach the heart of Kleya, taking a detour to check in on Dedra's downfall along the way, in this important bridge episode to the end of Andor and the film Rogue One. (This episode contains Rogue One spoilers, but there NO episode 12 spoilers.) Check out Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, D...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Jango Squadron John and Aaron return to a galaxy far, far away to recap the end of an antihero, the sharing of imperial secrets, and Kleya's next move. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/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:...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 10 min
David from Delta Squadron is joined by co-pilot Aaron to discuss the phenomenal 9th episode of Andor's second season. They explore Mon Mothma's transformative journey from senator to rebel leader as she delivers a powerful, career-ending speech denouncing Emperor Palpatine and the Gorman massacre. The hosts analyze Cassian's pivotal role in her extraction, Luthen's fading place in the rebellion he helped build, and Bix's heartbreaking decision to leave Cassian for the sake of the cause. The epis...
May 10, 2025•2 hr 26 min
Echo Squadron, this week Elysia joined by Luke from Wool-Shift-Dust, takes a hard look at the most heartbreaking episode in Andor yet – with special attention to the role their two Imperial favorites play in the demise of the once-proud planet of Ghor. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Luke's podcast: ItCouldBeSaid Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions state...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 51 min
Jango Squadron John and Jean return to a galaxy far, far away to recap force healing prophecies, intra-rebellion politics, and a Ghorman powder keg. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/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://r...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min
John discusses all things Legends with Aaron from Legends Lounge, a podcast that breaks down all the Star Wars Legends novels. They discuss Ghorman, Mon Mothma, and more alternate histories of the rebellion. Listen to Star Wars Legends Lounge Here For the rest of the episode, sign up below! Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opini...
May 04, 2025•16 min
Delta Squadron David and Marilyn close out coverage of the second set of episodes. They dive deep into Cassian & Luthen's strained relationship, discuss the tragedy on Ghorman and answer listener feedbacl. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any ...
May 02, 2025•2 hr 43 min
Elysia and Ian are back in Echo Squadron formation to declare "I Have Friends Everywhere" in their breakdown of Star War Andor season 2, episode 5 – where they ask the important questions like: Does Dedra have feelings? What turns Syril on? Should Cassian wear a wig? And what species is that guy Bon from the "travel agency"? Along the way, expect lots of lore and plenty of laughs amongst the deep discussion of this show's dark themes. CW: Some serious SA discussion 01:14:87 - 01:17:17 Check out ...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Jango Squadron John and Jean return to a galaxy far, far away to recap Cassian and Bix's trauma responses, Saw Gerrera's unpredictability, and Syril's Ghorman schemes. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities. Advertising I...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min
This special promotional episode offers a taste of our Season Pass exclusive content featuring highlights from three unique segments. Listeners will experience Elysia's engaging "Rebel Squadron Radio" timeline drops that place Andor within the Star Wars chronology, followed by excerpts from John and Elysia's fascinating Holocron discussion of the ancient Rakatan invaders. The sampler concludes with David's conversation with military strategist Matt Cavanaugh, exploring the nature of rebellion, l...
Apr 29, 2025•22 min
Delta Squadron David and Ron join the fight to discuss the narrow escape of the Ferrix Friends, a Chandrilan wedding, a dinner scene to make your skin crawl, and the fall of a hero. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities....
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Echo Squadron swoops in so pilots Elysia and Ian can pick up a quick game of Star Wars Roshambo, after navigating the dangers of an Imperial inspection, an even more dangerous Chandrilan wedding, and a surprisingly...cozy? Imperial love nest. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Jango Squadron John and Marilyn return to a galaxy far, far away to watch Cassian Andor clumsily steal a ship, Mon Mothma plan a wedding, Krennic planning war crimes, and a group of rebels who couldn't plan a book club. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to: andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belo...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
David and John return to a galaxy far, far away to resume the Star Wars Film Fest : their series discussing each main Star Wars film in order. They talk about The Empire Strikes Back's dark turn in a groundbreaking trilogy, the iconic moments that shaped the universe arguably more than the original movie, and the Cloud City easter eggs you didn't know you missed. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or t...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 24 min
David and John return to a galaxy far, far away to resume the Star Wars Film Fest : their series discussing each main Star Wars film in order. They talk about what the original Star Wars movie meant to them and their generations, the changes George Lucas brought to his later updates, and the impact Star Wars has had on the greater science fiction community. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thought...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 33 min
John and Marilyn recap the last four episodes of the new Star Wars limited series, Skeleton Crew . They discuss the morality of Jod, the growth of the smaller protagonists, and a finale sure to leave Star Wars fans satisfied. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of o...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 24 min
John and Marilyn discuss the first four episodes of the new Star Wars limited series, Skeleton Crew . They discuss the rise of the Star Wars suburb, the impressive acting of a young cast, and a galaxy-wide conspiracy that the space Goonies are here to solve. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Contact Us Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at starwars@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally an...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Calling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor. Hosts Mark and Nichole join David, John, and Elysia for a light-hearted chat about who they are, how this whole podcast thing started, and what to expect from their joint venture – not to mention answers to key questions like ...
Sep 10, 2024•29 min
It's an Acolyte end-of-season party! Elysia and John are joined by Marilyn and Jean to talk through the entire season the only way Elysia knows how: in a gameshow format. Which characters, planets, lore, and more will be picked as the best (or sometimes) the worst of the season? What does it mean to be a David Whisperer, and who earns that title? Answers to all of the above and more inside, seasoned with extra laughs. After you've listened, you'll find the full chart of game results here ! Part ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 52 min
John joins Elysia to talk through not only his thoughts about the finale of The Acolyte , and the season as a whole – but also how the show is being received throughout the community. (And how grateful we all are to have some respectful discourse from fans.) Along the way we discuss everything from the complexities of social work to the pros and cons of that Imri Cantaros theory going around. (Stay tuned to this feed for a spoiler-filled season wrap-up episode coming soon as well!) Part of The S...
Jul 22, 2024•2 hr 1 min
In the first of two episodes dedicated to dissecting the season finale, Elysia walks you through a recap of everything that happened in "The Acolyte" – episode 8 in the series of the same name – zooming in on key details you might have missed and mining the lore for what it all means. Including, of course, everything you need to know about that creeper in the cave Darth Plagueis. Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover series Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In part two of our "Choice" breakdown of The Acolyte episode 7, Elysia and John field a full range of feedback, from this episode's biggest fans to (balanced) skeptics, and both your wildest and most grounded theories. Plus, prompted by your questions, they take a deep dive into the Jedi code and the rules of attachment – ending on the mic drop email of Spoiler Policy-gate. Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover series Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Netwo...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 50 min
The Great Hyperspace Disaster, nuna legs, Vergences in the Force – Elysia and John explain it all in their breakdown of The Acolyte episode 7: "Choice." What did we learn from this new perspective on the Brendok witches coven, and what answers does the showrunner tell us to expect in the finale? Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover series Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast past ...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Elysia and John "Teach / Corrupt" extra insight into The Acolyte episode 6 – from everything we know (and have been told by the showrunner) about the Unknown planet to what we should keep in mind about Vernestra's conversation with the alien Senator with the Beastie Boys name. Plus, more dives, of course – including a unique style of fighting only possible with a lightsaber. Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover series Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Netw...
Jul 06, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Elysia and John dissect "Night," episode 5 of The Acolyte – a thrilling gut punch of an episode. From secret Sith and secret second blades to the Knights of Ren and our goodbye to saying John's favorite name on the show – unlike Bazil we won't leave you alone in the jungle (of Acolyte analysis). Trailer-based discussion: 01:17:47 – 01:19:52 Part of The Star Wars Canon Timeline-Lorehounds crossover series Links to Discord, Lorehounds Patreon, Supercast, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehou...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Elysia and John are back to break down episode 4 of The Acolyte season 1 – “Day.” One calls it half an episode, the other the pivot point in a mirror image. Their scene-by-scene walkthrough picks out telling character moments, the most important lore, the silliest hashtags, and what the actors have said about their motivations in scenes. And then Elysia drops another non-Jedi/Sith Force-user lorebomb, mining Canon and Legends alike for some of the most unusual types of Force users in the galaxy....
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min
