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Between Silo seasons, Wool-Shift-Dust is exploring the outer sectors of the galaxy with the newest Hugh Howey sci-fi adaptation to hit the screen: Beacon 23, airing on MGM+. We'll be covering the full season, a few episodes at a time.Meanwhile, our ongoing Dune retrospective goes deep into what makes a good adaptation, with the book many call the most important work of science fiction ever, the unadaptable yet often adapted Dune – from the book to the movies you know and the ones you probably missed, we get into the lore, philosophy, filmmaking, and Sting's winged speedo (we have some laughs, too).Also, listen back to our Halloween Edgar Allan Poe and The Fall of the House of Usher coverage, and our weekly breakdowns of Silo, Apple TV+’s dystopic scifi thriller, from two different perspectives: book reader Elysia, and show only Luke, with spoilers only up to the episode discussed and equivalent parts of the book.Coming this holiday season: Wool-Shift-Dust explores the world of It's a Wonderful Life Coming in Jan: Wool-Shift-Dust studies The Three-Body ProblemFind us on Twitter: Elysia Brenner: @elysiacb Luke Middup: @LUKEMIDDUPAnd Discord: https://discord.gg/8CeM9crUEmail us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comJoin the Wool-Shift-Dust bookclub: http://www.patreon.com/WoolShiftDust/Published by The Lorehounds. (c) Elysia Brenner 2023

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Between Silo seasons, Wool-Shift-Dust is exploring the outer sectors of the galaxy with the newest Hugh Howey sci-fi adaptation to hit the screen: Beacon 23, airing on MGM+. We'll be covering the full season, a few episodes at a time.Meanwhile, our ongoing Dune retrospective goes deep into what makes a good adaptation, with the book many call the most important work of science fiction ever, the unadaptable yet often adapted Dune – from the book to the movies you know and the ones you probably missed, we get into the lore, philosophy, filmmaking, and Sting's winged speedo (we have some laughs, too).Also, listen back to our Halloween Edgar Allan Poe and The Fall of the House of Usher coverage, and our weekly breakdowns of Silo, Apple TV+’s dystopic scifi thriller, from two different perspectives: book reader Elysia, and show only Luke, with spoilers only up to the episode discussed and equivalent parts of the book.Coming this holiday season: Wool-Shift-Dust explores the world of It's a Wonderful Life Coming in Jan: Wool-Shift-Dust studies The Three-Body ProblemFind us on Twitter: Elysia Brenner: @elysiacb Luke Middup: @LUKEMIDDUPAnd Discord: https://discord.gg/8CeM9crUEmail us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comJoin the Wool-Shift-Dust bookclub: http://www.patreon.com/WoolShiftDust/Published by The Lorehounds. (c) Elysia Brenner 2023

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Beacon 23: S2-E1–3 – Endings & new beginnings

4/27/2024
Luke and Elysia recap the first 3 episodes of trippy martial space philosophy show Beacon 23 (from Boat Rocker Productions/MGM+). We break down exactly what happened, what it all means, the details you might have missed, and where the characters stand in our new game of "Murder, Jail, Set Free." Spoilers for all B23 episodes up to this point and equivalent passages from the book (but no spoilers ahead). Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP And discuss the show with us on Discord Or email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com. Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club Produced by Elysia Brenner Published by The Lorehounds Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh Additional SFX from Freesound.org Find us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia) It Could Be Said (Luke) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:10:53

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Beacon 23: S2 preview w/ Hugh Howey

4/6/2024
Luke and Elysia check in one more time before season 2 of Beacon 23 kicks off on MGM+ (and elsewhere) April 7th. Also collecting the thoughts of none other than author of the book Beacon 23 and one of the series' executive producers Hugh Howey – about Silo news as well – before they break down the latest trailer, talking to the community and laying out their final predictions for the season to come. Watch the Beacon 23 season 2 trailer here. Part 2 of the Hugh Howey interview, and the full breakdown of the Beacon 23 book, in the Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club. Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP And discuss the show with us on Discord Or email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Elysia Brenner Published by The Lorehounds Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh Additional SFX from Freesound.org Find us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia) It Could Be Said (Luke Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:12:37

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Beacon 23: S1-E6–8 + S2 preview

3/22/2024
Beacon 23 season 2 is coming to MGM+ April 7! Before you watch, let book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke refresh your memory on how season one ended – with deep dives into episodes 6–8: "Beacon Twenty Three," "End Transmission," and "Adamantine." Then catch you up on what we know about season 2, and what we think might happen next. Spoilers for the entire first season of Beacon 23 and related elements from the book. NO spoilers for content that might be covered in season 2 of the show – just blind speculation. Also, Abi and Elysia break down everything that happens in the book Beacon 23 (and all the Silo books) in the Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club. Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP And discuss the show with us on Discord Or email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Elysia Brenner Published by The Lorehounds Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh Additional SFX from Freesound.org Find us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia) It Could Be Said (Luke) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:44:08

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B23 & Dune updates + Oscars prep preview!

3/4/2024
You are overdue an update – so here it is! Elysia fills you in on what's been going on, what's coming next (it's the episodes you've been owed!), and then drops a 15-minute teaser of the 2024 Oscars prep series she and David have been cooking up over on The Lorehounds feed. If you like what you hear in this preview, you can listen to episode 1 (of 3) here: Oscars – Part 1 – The Headliners Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:21:54

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It's a Wonderful Life / Knife multiverse

12/24/2023
Happy Holidays from Wool-Shift-Dust! In this winter special, Elysia and Luke explore one of the original alternate timeline stories: the iconic It's a Wonderful Life (1946), plus the other films it spawned – including remake It Happened One Christmas (1977), the amusingly terrible unofficial sequel Clarence (1990), and the looser remakes It's a Very Merry Muppets Christmas (2002), The Christmas Spirit (2013), and the 2023 horror comedy It's a Wonderful Knife. Don't worry if you haven't seen any of them – we'll recap them all, and then talk about why you should care, and all the good, the bad, and the ugly within. Also, Elysia explains "The Greatest Gift," the short story It's a Wonderful Life is based on, (with a special performance by DeadEyeJediBob) – plus the song "Auld Lang Syne" – in the Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club. See also... Planet Money talks the economics of It's a Wonderful Life It's a Wonderful Life, the musical It's a Wonderful Life: The Lost Ending This You Call a Wonderful Life? The Trump satire Comedy Central satire "Franz Kafka’s It’s A Wonderful Life" Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP And discuss the show with us on Discord Or email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com. Published by The Lorehounds Produced by Elysia Brenner Intro & outro music: "Land of Ice and Snow" by HygieusMusic Additional SFX from Freesound.org Find us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia) It Could Be Said (Luke) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:35:34

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Beacon 23: S1-E3–5 – Rocky & rolling

12/10/2023
Book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke tackle the central arc of Beacon 23 season one, episides 3–5: "Why Can't We Go on as Three?," "God in the Machine," and "Rocky." We point out all the things you might have missed (without spoiling ahead) and suss out what it all means – from the AI origin story to telepathic rocks to the first character from the books to finally show up (non-readers won't believe who it is). Spoilers through episode 5, and no further. Check back in this feed in two weeks for the combined breakdown of episodes 6 & 7! Also, Abi and Elysia break down everything that happens in the book Beacon 23 (and all the Silo books) in the Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club. Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP And discuss the show with us on Discord Or email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com. And leave feedback on the Wool-Shift-Dust posts on r/beacon23 Published by The Lorehounds Produced by Elysia Brenner Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh Additional SFX from Freesound.org Find us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia) It Could Be Said (Luke) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:49:27

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Beacon 23: S1-E1&2 – Double-premiere explained

11/20/2023
With no future book spoilers, book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke dig into the first two episodes of Beacon 23, the new space-centric sci-fi on MGM+ starring Lena Heady and Stephan James, adapted from the Book by Hugh Howey. Find out why the title of the pilot, "Corbenic," is apt, why the quantum tunneler is low-key the coolest tech on the show, and which couple we're really shipping. And then see you back in this feed to check in on episodes 3-5! Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP And discuss the show with us on Discord Or email us at WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com. And leave feedback on the Wool-Shift-Dust posts on r/beacon23 Published by The Lorehounds Produced by Elysia Brenner Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh Additional SFX from Freesound.org Luke also co-hosts It Could Be Said Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:10:08

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Beacon 23: Spoiler-free preview!

11/10/2023
Elysia and Luke leave the Silo behind (for now) to jet off into space for Beacon 23. In this episode we lay out what it is, what we expect, and break down the trailer and clips released (links below). Beacon 23 is the newest Hugh Howey adaptation to hit the screen, in the new series debuting on MGM+ November 12. Lena Heady and Stephen James are caught in a lighthouse on the edges of space – can they trust each other enough to make it through the threats ahead? And will any characters from the book actually appear in this TV version? Get into it with us. Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club Beacon 23 trailer Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Find us on Twitter @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP And discuss the show with us on Discord Published by The Lorehounds Produced by Elysia Brenner Intro & outro music: "Magnetic Universe" by Adrian Earnshaw & Benedict Roff-Marsh Additional SFX from Freesound.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:44:38

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The Fall of the House of Usher & Edgar Allan Poe

10/29/2023
Happy Halloween from Wool-Shift-Dust! In this special episode Elysia is joined by her real-life horror-loving sister, Ashley, to break down the Netflix horror special The Fall of the House of Usher. We go deep into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe to dig up all the dirt Mike Flanagan use to sculpt this excellent adaptation – expect information and insight laced with silliness and some spooky sound effects, touching on all the important topics from which Poe story episode 6 is really based on to all the juicy gossip about Poe's biggest romances and rivalries. Check out the rest of the House of Usher crossover series: The Influence of Poe on George R.R. Martin Book Club Poe audio dramas Lorehounds Fall of the House of Usher One-Shot Intro & outro music: "Down" by Joey Pacararo Interstitial music: "The Haunted House" by the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra Post-credit music, lyrics: "The Haunted Palace" by Edgar Allan Poe, verse 4 Sung by: Elysia Brenner ("Fall of the House of Usher" Book Club audio drama) Accompaniment: "House of the Rising Sun" classic guitar cover by Pavel Krasnokutskiy Additional SFX courtesy of Freesound.org Produced by Elysia Brenner Published by The Lorehounds Find Elysia on Twitter: @elysiacb Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:35:00

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Preview: Severance from The Lorehounds & Properly Howard

10/25/2023
Announcing a new podcast on the Lorehounds network! Listen to the complete (spoiler-free) preview episode here, and then follow the link below to check out the rest of the episodes as they releas here (or anywhere else you listen to podcasts): https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/severance-the-lorehounds-properly-howard Steve and Anthony from Properly Howard and David and John from The Lorehounds announce their joint venture to cover Severance on Apple TV+. Contact Us Questions, comments and/or theories? Send us an email at severance@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you on the next episode. Find us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on YouTube at youtube.com/@thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Severance over on our Discord Server. Listen to Steve and Anthony's Podcast Properly Howard Listen to David and John's Podcast The Lorehounds Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:11:17

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Electric Bookaloo crossover: George RR Martin & Edgar Allan Poe

10/24/2023
Elysia joins Maester Anthony for this crossover episode with Electric Bookaloo: a House of the Dragon podcast to discuss Edgar Allan Poe's influence on Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin – especially Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." We get into Martin-Poe anecdotes and literary analysis as we prep for the Netflix adaptation of this iconic tale. Electric Bookaloo feed: https://baldmove.com/category/game-of-thrones/ (available on all podcast platforms) Wool-Shift-Dust Book Club "The Fall of the House of Usher" / "The Raven" readings with full audio effects: https://www.patreon.com/posts/twice-times-poe-91501961 This conversation previously appeared in two parts as part of these two episodes: https://baldmove.com/game-of-thrones/electric-bookaloo-arya-viii-clash/ https://baldmove.com/game-of-thrones/electric-bookaloo-theon-iii-clash/ Published by The Lorehounds Find Elysia on Twitter: @elysiacb Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:35:57

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Dune: What you need to know

8/8/2023
In this spoiler-free intro episode to the second season of Wool-Shift-Dust, Luke and Elysia launch their discussion of their next scifi adaptation analysis project, keeping your ears and brains busy between Silo seasons. We lay out why Dune is such a big frickin' deal, the timeline of adaptations, what we'll be covering, why you should get excited for the lesser-known takes, and basically all the background you need to get a better understanding of the story of Dune. Later this season we'll be discussing: the novel Dune, Jodorowsky's Dune, Dune 1984 & video games, Dune 2000 (Syfy), Villeneuve's: Dune pt. 1, a preview of Dune pt. 2, analysis of Dune pt. 2, the novel Dune Messiah, and the Children of Dune Syfy adaptation. Join the Patreon book club: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb & @LukeMIDDUP Or find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2T Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Tears in the Desert" by D20 Sounds Production & Sound Design: Elysia Brenner Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:55:52

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The Silo S1 Awards Game Show!

7/22/2023
Silo's first season may be over on Apple TV+, but we're not ready to let go just yet! For one final episode to wrap up the season, Elysia and Luke call in John, David, and Jean of The Lorehounds to hand out awards for everything from the best episode to the best prop of the season. Expect more sounds, more silliness, but takes as deep as ever in our final first season wrap-up party. This episode includes spoilers for the entire first season of Silo, plus the first half of the book Wool. Not future plot twists are spoiled. Join the Patreon book club here: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb, @LukeMIDDUP, & @TheLorehounds Or find us on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/gM5VhTea2T Website: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcast Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE Additional Music: "Analog Mechanic" by TeknoAXE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:39:05

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Silo: S1 "secrets" w/ Hugh Howey

7/15/2023
Now that the entire season 1 of Silo on Apple TV+ is up for discussion, author of the books and one of the exec producers of the series Hugh Howey lets me pick his brain. We talk about his inspirations, his favorite bits from the series, what it was like on set, and which one of my theories from the podcast is now officially canon. Beacon 23 and Sand fans won't want to miss our (spoiler-free) talk about those adaptations, too. Plus, introducing the Silo series book club! Where to find it and what to expect. This episode includes spoilers for the entire first season of Silo, plus the first half of the book Wool. Not future plot twists are spoiled. Join the Patreon book club here: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb, @Silo17Squad, & @hughhowey Or find Elysia on the Lorehounds Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU The story of the Silo adaptation and Howey's adaptation philosophy was covered in more depth in the second episode of this podcast, the second trailer breakdown (apologies for lesser early sound quality): https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcast/episode/bts-news-trailer-2-breakdown Hugh Howey's Silo S1 Reddit AMA Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE TTS software: TSmp3.com, voice: Kendra Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:50:57

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Silo: S1-E10 – "Outside" the law

7/7/2023
The Silo season 1 finale on Apple TV+ took us "Outside" – and Luke and Elysia are standing by to make sure your lying eyes understood everything you saw. Definitive answers await, we check in on Elysia's finale prediction scorecard, and Luke & Elysia discuss the future of this podcast, from a book club, to bonus episodes, to a whole season dedicated to Dune. Contains spoilers for the first season of Silo and the first half of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled. Join the Patreon book club here: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU Hugh Howey's Silo S1 Reddit AMA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:01:04

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Silo: S1-E9 – "The Getaway" of love

6/29/2023
Elysia and Luke scratch beneath the surface of all the character relationships and clue uncovered in the 9th episode of Silo, the dystopic sci-fi thriller on Apple TV+. Whether you're a book reader or show-only fan, we'll make sure you have all the intel you need to get the most out of the finale. Contains spoilers for the first 9 episodes of Silo and equivalent portions of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled. Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU Website: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcast Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:04:26

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Silo: S1-E8 – "Hanna" & her daughter

6/23/2023
Elysia and Luke get personal in the breakdown for Silo episode 8, from Apple TV+. While Elysia walks you through how all the book pieces are finally coming together, Luke yays or nays the prevailing theories about what's really going on. Contains spoilers for the first 8 episodes of Silo and equivalent portions of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled. Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU Website: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcast Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:33:18

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Silo: S1-E7 – "The Flamekeepers" forget

6/13/2023
The reveals are coming hard and fast in Apple TV+'s Silo episode 7, and we're here to catch them all – and make sure you did, too. Speculation runs rampent and Luke, Elysia, and their listeners try to figure out who's the biggest bad of them all, and the Silo season 1 end game. Contains spoilers for the first 7 episodes of Silo and equivalent portions of the book Wool. No future twists are spoiled. Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU Website: https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/wool-shift-dust-a-silo-tv-podcast Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:17:06

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Silo S1: The Lorehounds midseason check-in

6/8/2023
In this special bonus episode, Elysia sits down with David and John from The Lorehounds to dig into their thoughts and theories about the first 6 episodes of Silo on Apple TV+. Starting with a show-spoiler-free chat. These two newbies to the show (and Wool-Shift-Dust's podcast godfathers) share their thoughts and theories, when and where they agree or disagree with your usual hosts, and what they hope to see for the rest of the season. Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @TheLorehounds Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU Spoiler warning for episode 6 and equivalent portion of the book Wool. Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:47:11

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Silo: S1-E6 – "The Relic" of Pez

6/7/2023
Yes, this week's breakdown goes all in on speculation about THAT final scene of episode 6 of Silo, the mystery box thriller on Apple TV+. While book reader Elysia swoons over Lukas, new fan Luke drops some political insight and Simpsons comparisons, and the court of opinion on Romeo George's past antics is officially open. All fear the Pez. Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU Spoiler warning for episode 6 and equivalent portion of the book Wool. Published by The Lorehounds Music: "Rendered Mechanical" by TeknoAXE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:54:36