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Wool-Shift-Dust: a Silo TV podcast

Wool-Shift-Dust: a Silo TV podcast

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Elysia and Luke return with weekly coverage of a sure-to-be-epic season 3 of the dystopic scifi thriller Silo, releasing on Apple TV starting July 3. The show that put our podcast on the map (and after which it is named) returns for a third season exploring the origins of the Silo system, adapting Shift, the second book in the trilogy – and we'll be giving you both the book-reader comparisons (without spoiling ahead) and non-book-reader tinfoil hat theories about what's really going on.

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In between episodes and seasons of Silo, 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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Also, browse our feed for our in-depth coverage of Apple TV’s dystopic scifi thriller Silo's first two seasons, 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.

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.


Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

And Discord: https://discord.gg/JwcG3TpEEg (updated!)

Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com


Join the Wool-Shift-Dust Book Cub:

Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/

Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WoolShiftDust/


Silo season passes: https://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com/


Published by The Lorehounds. (c) Elysia Brenner 2023-2025

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Episodes
  • Our Top 10 Werewolf Movies of All Time (& the history behind them)

    Our Top 10 Werewolf Movies of All Time (& the history behind them)
    Oct 31 2026
    To celebrate this Halloween, and look ahead to Robert Eggers’ Werwulf movie coming at the end of this year, Elysia is joined by special guest Anthony to talk everything werewolf: What is the history of werewolf storytelling? The key werewolf novels? And, of course, what do we think are the 10 best werewolf movies ever made?**Disclaimer: Neither of us have seen every werewolf movie ever made (yet), and our selections are highly personal and idiosyncratic and subject to change at a moment’s notice.Explore The Evolution of Werewolf Cinema (Letterboxd list)Werewolf films discussed (ordered by first mention – listen to find out which made our Top 10!): Opening discussion: Werwulf (2026) [Eggers’ new film, trailer] – Werewolf of London (1935) [1st werewolf talkie] – The Northman (2022) [Viking werewolves] – Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) [Beast of Gédouvan] – The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) [adaptation of Endore novel] – Wolf Blood (1925) [oldest not-lost werewolf film] – The Iron Giant (1999) [how wide does the genre go?] – Ginger Snaps (2000) [female awakenings] – Teen Wolf (1985) [werewolf puberty] [Anthony’s coverage], Teen Wolf Too (1987) [Anthony’s coverage] – The Howling (1981) [‘devil among us’ horror] – Wolves (2014) [mystery box with Jason Momoa](Additional) ranked films & recommendations: Wolf Man (2025), The Wolf Man (1941), The Wolfman (2010) [Anthony’s coverage] – The Undying Monster (1942) – Werewolves Within (2021), The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) – Wolf Children (2012) – Cursed (2005) – Ladyhawke (1985), Robin Hood (1973) – Werewolf by Night (2022) [Elysia’s coverage], Director by Night (2022) – An American Werewolf in London (1981) [Anthony’s coverage], An American Werewolf in Paris (1995) – Full Moon High (1981) – Silver Bullet (1985) – The Company of Wolves (1984) – Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004), Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004) – Werewolf (2016) – sequels to The Howling (1985-2011) – Wolfwalkers (2020) – When You Open the Door (2026) – Wolf Like Me (TV, 2022-2023) – The Cursed (2021) – additional Properly Howard coverage: The Monster Squad (1987) [Anthony’s coverage], Wolf (1994) [Anthony’s coverage]Werewolf novels mentioned (release order):Wagner the Wehr-Wolf by George W. M. Reynolds (1847): in text, in audioThe Undying Monster by Jessie Douglas Kerruish (1922): in text, in audioThe Werewolf of Paris by Guy Endore (1933): in text, (excellent) audio available via Audible“Of Beren and Lúthien” from The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien (1977): text and audio versions via book sellers (still in copyright)The Howling by Gary Brandner (1977): text and audio versions via book sellers (still in copyright)***Join the Book Club on Supercast or PatreonEmail us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.comOr join the Lorehounds DiscordFind us also on the podcasts... The Lorehounds (Elysia)The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast (Elysia)Properly Howard (Anthony)Produced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsExplore the Lorehounds network for more book / film / TV / game / music podcastsIntro & outro music: "Down" by Joey PacararoWerewolf song clip: “Running with the Wolves” by AuroraAdditional SFX from Freesound.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Silo S3 – Inside the adaptation w/ Graham Yost & Hugh Howey

    Silo S3 – Inside the adaptation w/ Graham Yost & Hugh Howey
    Sep 24 2026

    For this special Silo season 3 bonus episode, Elysia is joined by Silo series book author Hugh Howey and Silo TV showrunner Graham Yost to discuss the tricky process of TV-making and adaptation – from why worldbuilding details were changed, to how key scenes came together, to how Peter Gabriel won himself a spot in Stensen's Ark.

    This episode avoids future book spoilers as usual, and saves season 4 discussion until the end of the conversation – listen to the intro for a more detailed spoiler warning.

    Links:

    • Silo season 4 trailer
    • "The Mystery of the Pez" TV tie-in short story
    • Hugh Howey's season 3 Reddit AMA
    • Silo photography by Rekha Garton


    Stay tuned to this feed for a season wrap episode (send us your feedback!) + bonus separate breakdown of the S4 trailer.


    Join the Book Club (spoilercasts)

    On Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/

    Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust


    Silo Season Passes

    Supercast: https://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/woolshiftdust/shop


    Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

    Threads: @elysiacb

    Or on the Lorehounds Discord


    Find us also on the podcasts...

    The Lorehounds (Elysia, Luke)

    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



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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Silo: S3-e10 – "Troy" of Helen

    Silo: S3-e10 – "Troy" of Helen
    Sep 5 2026

    Elysia helps Luke unpack all the surprises for show-only viewers in this wild and brutal season finale – while representing book readers in doing a celebratory dance of all the book elements finally being shown on screen! They dive into the Operations of Silo 1, "Troy" and Victor's many cryptic facial expressions, and all our questions for listeners at home. Along the way, the community weighs in on everything from inside intel on the accuracy of Daniel's Congressional service and last episode's Portland references to fan theories that drill down to the most essential worldbuilding questions still on the table and/or have Luke handing over his tin-foil supply for hat-making.

    Join us on our most epic journey yet through the apocalypse.


    Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has already been aired. (And for the in-show-universe short story "The Mystery of the Pez.")

    No spoilers for any book (or trailer) elements that have not yet appeared on screen. A separate full-spoiler episode will be available each week to subscribers.


    Stay tuned to this feed for a season wrap episode (send us your feedback!) + bonus interview + separate breakdown of the S4 trailer (not discussed in this episode).


    Join the Book Club (spoilercasts)

    On Supercast: https://woolshiftdustbookclub.supercast.com/

    Or Patreon: https://patreon.com/WoolShiftDust


    Silo Season Passes

    Supercast: https://siloseasonpasses.supercast.com

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/woolshiftdust/shop


    Email us: WoolShiftDustPodcast@gmail.com

    Find us on Bluesky: @elysiacb & @lukemiddup

    Threads: @elysiacb

    Or on the Lorehounds Discord


    Find us also on the podcasts...

    The Lorehounds (Elysia, Luke)

    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



    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    3 hrs and 31 mins
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