Elysia's new Star Wars podcast project has launched! Enjoy the first quick explainer episode here. Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast here Original episode notes: In this quickie intro episode to The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast, you’ll learn not only what all those words mean (in the context of Star Wars), but also how this podcast works – how this experiment in creating a chronological timeline amidst a chaotic release order will unfold, and what to...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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:...

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:...

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...

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 Website:...

Who is "The Janitor's Boy" ...and why does Luke think he's the best character in the series? We get into that, the evolution of Juliette, why the silo needs politics, why this episode is a turning point, and so much more in our breakdown of episode 5 of Silo, the mystery box scifi thriller on Apple TV+ Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU New website: https://redcircle.com/shows/339ca7e8-dcc6-4a69-8292-377a59af8847 Spoiler warning for...

Episode 4 of Silo was all about the "Truth" – and we try to get to the bottom of it. On the way, we talk about new plots not in the book, costuming, new theories plaguing the community, and so much more. When the truth about the murders in the silo does surface, we'll make sure you're ready to receive it. Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU New website: https://redcircle.com/shows/339ca7e8-dcc6-4a69-8292-377a59af8847 Spoiler warning for...

As the generator breaks down, so do we – to episode 3 of Silo on Apple TV+. We laugh, we cry, and we dig through a whole lot of conflicting opinions about the machines in "Machines." From machine repair in Iraq to a production design deep dive, we cover it all. See the Barbicon Centre Bevel and the Silo symbol-Expo '67 logo comparison here: https://twitter.com/elysiacb/status/1658564575090941958 Find us on Twitter: @elysiacb and @LUKEMIDDUP Or Discord: https://discord.gg/xdN4XCdtxU New...