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Wool-Shift-Dust does Dune
Hosted by elysiacb · EN
Join us for an in-depth dive into Frank Herbert's novel Dune and all of the adaptations of that story.
Using the most famous science-fiction book ever written as our base, we're looking at the choices made in different times by different creators: How does one adapt a story that's been deemed unadaptable – what worked, and what didn't? And how does each attempt leave a deeper understanding of this rich galaxy of politics, philosophy, and lore?
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Plus past holiday specials like the endless variations of A Christmas Carol as well as It's a Wonderful Life / Knife, The Craft films, and Edgar Allan Poe and The Fall of the House of Usher coverage – not to mention our coverage of both seasons of Beacon 23 – Hugh Howey's other TV adaptation.
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Published by The Lorehounds. (c) Elysia Brenner 2023-2025
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Silo S3 – first teaser, photos, & date announced!
4w ago00:48:00Tap to summarizeWith season 3 of Silo officially locked and loaded for a July 3rd premiere, book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke reconvene in IT to comb the new teaser trailer for clues and look through some new promotional images released by Apple to whet our anticipation. Tune in for a reminder of where we left things with certain key characters in season 2, and Luke's latest tin-foil-hat theories about what's really going on.• Silo S3 teaser 1• Official S3 photosSpoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired – plus non-book-spoiler discussion of the contents of the first season 3 teaser and promotional photos.No spoilers for any book elements that have not yet appeared on screen. A separate full-spoiler episode will be available in about a week to subscribers.Join the Book Club (spoilercasts)On Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDustSilo Season Passes (so far: S1 + books and/or S2)https://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com/Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comFind us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddupOr on the Lorehounds DiscordFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia, Luke)The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Produced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsExplore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsIntro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-MarshAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dune ep 2 – The novel, Book 1: "Dune" (first half)
Apr 2802:34:24Tap to summarizeAt long last, the original Dune novel breakdown series begins in earnest! Following up on their episode about the author Frank Herbert and creation of the book, this episode dives into the beginning of the story itself:After an opening discussion of the significance and nuance of the overall story with David from the Lorehounds, where they lay the foundations for key vocabulary and themes (00:26:11), including the complexities of Paul Atreides, the balance of powers in the universe, and how the timeline of Dune relates to our own, Elysia and Luke break down the first 10 chapters of the novel (00:48:20), the first half of Book 1 (of 3): "Dune" – just through the hunter-seeker incident.Warning: We do spoil key plot points in this book, and certain plot points of the follow-up books. Frank Herbert front-loaded those spoilers into this opening section himself, so we're pointing them out and talking about how it all connects.Key places, characters, groups, and other vocab discussed this episode...• Paul Atreides: Mau'dib, Kwisatz Haderach (more titles to come)• The Bene Gesserit: Missionaria Protectiva, Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam, truthsayers, the gom jabbar, the Voice, the Litany Against Fear• The Corrino Empire: Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV, Princess Irulan (writer, Bene Gesserit), the Sardaukar (Imperial army), Salusa Secundus (Sardaukar home planet)• The balance of power: The Landsraad (Great Houses) / CHOAM Company, the Spacing Guild, the Bene Gesserit – weapons & protection: shield belts, kinjal knife, lasguns, kanly (formal blood fued) – religion: the Butlerian Jihad (ancient war against thinking machines), the Orange-Catholic Bible• House Atreides: Caladan (water planet), Duke Leto (father), Lady Jessica (mother, Bene Gesserit), Thufir Hawat (Mentat: sapho juice), Dr. Wellington Yueh (Suk Doctor), Duncan Idaho (Swordmaster, ambassador to the Fremen), Gurney Halleck (Warmaster, baliset player)• House Harkonnen: Giedi Prime (planet), Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (suspensor suspendors), Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (nephew, heir), Pieter de Vries (Mentat, ambassador to Arrakis),• House Fenring: The Count and his wife Margot (Bene Gesserit) – Previous inhabitants of the palace in Arrakeen, now swapped and in control of Caladan• Arrakis (planet: "Dune"): Spice melange, Arrakeen (capital city), the Weirding Room, Fremen culture, crysknife, Shai-Hulud (sandworm), stillsuits• Fremen (people): Shadout Mapes (head housekeeper), Liet-Kynes (Planetary Ecologist, Judge of the Change), Chani (Kynes' daughter)Coming up in this series...• Dune, the novel: Books 1b, 2, and 3• Ranking the novel's most iconic scenes• Jodorowsky's Dune• Dune 1984• The Dune games• Syfy's Dune• Villeneuve's Dune trilogy• Dune: Messiah (the novel)Get in touchEmail us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comFind us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddupOr on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Produced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsExplore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsIntro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-MarshAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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A Christmas Carol Twists, part 2: Magoo, Ameri-Canadianacana, Hallmark, & Christmas Karma
Dec 2402:41:49Tap to summarizeIt is time for Luke and Elysia's 2025 Christmas Carol adaptation blitz to come to a close with five of the most fun movies of the bunch, from the first ever Christmas special through the Great Depression and the Old West to love in the Aussie airline air to an underexplored history of Uganda.Watch the films yourself, or let them recap them for you, pointing out all the best and/or most ridiculous bits.Films discussed this episode:Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) – YouTube mini docAn American Christmas Carol (1979) Ebenezer (1998) Christmas Above the Clouds (2025) Christmas Karma (2025)This year's Christmas Carol classics (already released): Scrooge (1913), Scrooge (1935), The Stingiest Man in Town (1956), The Stingiest Man in Town (1975), Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009)Dark Christmas Carols (already released): FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) vs. Carol for Another Christmas (1964)Catch up on the "five staves" of last year's Dickens specials...I – It all begins with the short opening notes episode, which sets the stage for all our Dickens Christmas coverageII – The Dickens novella A Christmas Carol, and an audio drama of his short story "The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton" (Supercast, Patreon)III – Many of the most classic classic Christmas Carol adaptationsIV – An intermezzo on Dickens' life and the creation of this taleV – Finally, our first round-up of cinematic twists on the classic tale2023 holiday special: The It's a Wonderful Life / Knife multiverseJoin the Book ClubOn Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ (The Silozen level is equivalent to Patreon benefits)Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comFind us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddupOr on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Explore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsProduced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsIntro & outro music: "Land of Ice and Snow" by HygieusMusicAdditional SFX from Freesound.org & Ovani SoundAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dark Christmas Carols: FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) vs. Carol for Another Christmas (1964)
Dec 2402:17:35Tap to summarizeElysia and Luke's A Christmas Carol discussion takes a darker turn in this lore-down between the Guy Pearce-starring, BBC co-produced 2019 version – which adds some grimer touches to Scrooge's tale – and the 1964 Twilight Zone-like variation created to advertise the importance of the UN at a time when the US and world in general were on the brink of one war and fully entering another. They'll give you all the history, psychology, and sociology you need to get more out of these two tales of existential dread.Note: Apologies for the mic issues in this episode, but we hope you enjoy the history and psychology deep dives!Films discussed this episode: FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) Carol for Another Christmas (1964)The promised links:Explore "hopepunk" with Elysia and Nevermind the MusicLuke's book: The Powell Doctrine and US Foreign Policy (Military Strategy and Operational Art) (Amazon)Abigail Thorn reads A Christmas Carol for charityThis year's Christmas Carol classics (already released): Scrooge (1913), Scrooge (1935), The Stingiest Man in Town (1956), The Stingiest Man in Town (1975), Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) This season's final episode: More Christmas Carol Twists – Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962), An American Christmas Carol (1979), Ebenezer (1998), Christmas Above the Clouds (2025), Christmas Karma (2025)Catch up on the "five staves" of last year's Dickens specials...I – It all begins with the short opening notes episode, which sets the stage for all our Dickens Christmas coverageII – The Dickens novella A Christmas Carol, and an audio drama of his short story "The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton" (Supercast, Patreon)III – Many of the most classic classic Christmas Carol adaptationsIV – An intermezzo on Dickens' life and the creation of this taleV – Finally, our first round-up of cinematic twists on the classic tale2023 holiday special: The It's a Wonderful Life / Knife multiverseJoin the Book ClubOn Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ (The Silozen level is equivalent to Patreon benefits)Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comFind us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddupOr on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Explore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsProduced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsIntro & outro music: "Land of Ice and Snow" by HygieusMusicAdditional SFX from Freesound.org & Ovani SoundAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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A Christmas Carol Classics, take 2: Seymour Hicks, The Stingiest Man, & Jim Carrey
Dec 2301:26:49Tap to summarize'Tis the season for the many flavors of A Christmas Carol to rear their heads – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Luke and Elysia sort the wheat from the chaff (and all the in betweens) in their second round of tackling the classic adaptations.Films discussed this episode:Scrooge (1913) – silent shortScrooge (1935) – first feature-length talkieThe Stingiest Man in Town (1956) – "lost" (and found) TV musical – album version: Spotify (without narration), DeezerThe Stingiest Man in Town (1975) – Rankin/Bass animated short – YouTube doc shortDisney's A Christmas Carol (2009) – the animated one with Jim CarreyComing next episode: Dark Christmas Carols: FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) vs. Carol for Another Christmas (1964)This season's final episode: More Christmas Carol Twists – Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962), An American Christmas Carol (1979), Ebenezer (1998), Christmas Above the Clouds (2025), Christmas Karma (2025)Catch up on the "five staves" of last year's Dickens specials...I – It all begins with the short opening notes episode, which sets the stage for all our Dickens Christmas coverageII – The Dickens novella A Christmas Carol, and an audio drama of his short story "The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton" (Supercast, Patreon)III – Many of the most classic classic Christmas Carol adaptationsIV – An intermezzo on Dickens' life and the creation of this taleV – Finally, our first round-up of cinematic twists on the classic tale2023 holiday special: The It's a Wonderful Life / Knife multiverseJoin the Book ClubOn Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/ (The Silozen level is equivalent to Patreon benefits)Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comFind us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddupOr on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Produced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsExplore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsIntro & outro music: "Land of Ice and Snow" by HygieusMusicAdditional SFX from Freesound.org & Ovani SoundAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Frankenstein (1931) & Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Dec 2202:33:16Tap to summarizeAyesha from the Every Sci-Fi Film Ever podcast joins Elysia for a look at the classic Universal Monsters films Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), discussing everything from on-set drama and injuries to Hollywood's new decency codes – to, of course, how the films both do and do not adapt the book they're based on.As they dissect the philosophy and filmmaking behind these movies, they also set the stage for that period of mad-scientist filmmaking, and give an overview of how the adaptations of this story have gone from there – up to a preview of the new Guillermo del Toro movie Frankenstein (2025) and Maggie Gyllenhaal's upcoming The Bride! (2026).Frankenstein on Every* SciFi Film Ever:6. Frankenstein Goes To Hollywood12. Mad Scientists: Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll & Boris KarloffThe 1st Frankenstein film (1910, 13 min)1931 & 1935 film short docs:"The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made A Monster""She's Alive! Creating the Bride of Frankenstein" Frankensteins on Film (Letterboxd list)Get in touchEmail: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comBluesky: Elysia Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TExplore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsProduced by Elysia BrennerIntro & outro music: “Castle of Dread” by JaccobAdditional Music & SFX from Freesound.org & Ovani SoundAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dune ep 1 – The creation of Dune (update + replay)
Jun 3001:04:11Tap to summarizeAfter 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: MessiahGet in touchEmail us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comFind us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddupOr on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)It Could Be Said (Luke)Produced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsExplore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsIntro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-MarshAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dune Minute Podcast crossover – Dune: Part Two, minute 62: Mother Jessica
Jun 2800:35:41Tap to summarizeElysia 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/2NuoK7kt1XLpmRX1BIM4DtAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oscars Bonus – How to win the prediction contests (Lorehounds crossover)
Feb 18, 202500:34:05Tap to summarizeA 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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Silo S2 – Finale missives from the barricade
Feb 13, 202502:19:08Tap to summarizeLuke 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)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)Silo Season Passeshttps://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com/Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comFind us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddupOr on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2TSubscribe 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 BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsExplore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsIntro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-MarshAdditional SFX from Freesound.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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