Severance - 0108 - What's for Dinner?

In this special final episode on our main Severance feed, we present key conversations offering fresh perspectives on Season 2's conclusion. First, hear an excerpt from David's Season Pass exclusive discussion with Mark from Nevermind the Music, who reframes the finale by contrasting emotional truth with factual mystery. Mark suggests the show prioritizes resonant human experiences over puzzle-solving, and discusses why episode 7 might have been a high watermark difficult for the finale to surpass.The episode also features a 15-minute excerpt from Steve and Anthony's discussion on the Properly Howard Movie Review podcast, where they explore the parallels between the 1976 sci-fi classic "Logan's Run" and Severance Season 2. Their analysis reveals how both works examine control, rebellion, and the desperate search for freedom within highly regulated systems.For complete season wrap-up discussions, listeners can find Steve and Anthony's full-length conversations on the Properly Howard feed, including their comprehensive Season 2 review and their complete Logan's Run episode with extended Severance connections.Severance Season PassProperly Howard Movie ReviewContact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: [email protected] to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.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

David, John, Anthony, and Steve enter Cold Harbor as they wrap up Season 2 of Severance. They give their vastly different opinions on the finale, discuss the emotional impact of the 78 minute episode, and talk about what mysteries remain.Severance Season PassCaroline's GoFundMe Mentioned by AnthonyContact UsQuestions or comments?Send emails to: [email protected] 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

David, John, Anthony, and Steve discuss the penultimate episode of Season 2 of Severance. They speculate on Burt's intentions, Milchick's changing loyalties, and whether you can cheat with your partner's innie.Severance Season PassContact UsQuestions or comments?Send emails to: [email protected] 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

David, Anthony, and Steve discuss the origins of Harmony Cobel as she returns to Salt's Neck, her childhood home, to recover the original severance designs she created as a child prodigy. The hosts explore how this focused 37-minute episode humanizes Cobel through her backstory of child labor and exploitation, the significance of ether in Lumen's history, and the religious-corporate overlap that defines the company's power structure.Severance Season PassContact UsQuestions or comments?Send emails to: [email protected] 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

David explores the themes of Chikhai Bardo, ego death, and grief in Severance Season 2, Episode 7 with returning guest & Psychology Professor Nichole from Nevermind the Music, and Tolkien scholar Marilyn R Pukkila. The group examines the liminal states Mark and Gemma experience, how the episode approaches death as a process rather than a binary state, and the complexities of unattended grief.This shortened version provides key insights into the spiritual and psychological dimensions of the episode, with the full one-and-a-half hour discussion available for Season Pass holders and regular subscribers.Severance Season PassContact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: [email protected] to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.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

David, John, Anthony, and Steve meet the many sides of Gemma in their coverage of Season 2, Episode 7 of Severance on Apple TV+.linktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] 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

David, John, and Steve share their opinions and vessels in their coverage of Season 2, Episode 6 of Severance on Apple TV+.linktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] 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

David, John, Anthony, and Steve get their first performance reviews in their coverage of Season 2, Episode 5 of Severance on Apple TV+.Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass for $5Severance Season Passlinktr.ee/thelorehoundsContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected] 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

David welcomes back Nichole from Nevermind the Music podcast for a fascinating exploration of personality theory through the lens of Severance. They dive deep into how the show's four tempers connect to modern personality models, examining how the innies and outies demonstrate different traits despite sharing the same core self. The conversation spans from scientific personality frameworks to the philosophical questions of nature versus nurture in identity formation.Questions or comments? Send emails to: [email protected] 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

David, Steve, and Anthony break down the revelations and mysteries of "Woe's Hollow" as the innies experience their first company retreat in the Dieter Egan National Forest. They explore the visuals, the character dynamics, and mounting tensions that lead to a dramatic confrontation at the world's tallest waterfall.Contact UsQuestions or Comments? Send emails to: [email protected] to Ad-Free EpisodesGet ad-free access to weekly episodes plus exclusive Supply Closet bonus content with our Season Pass - just $5 for the entire seasonlorehoundsnetwork.supercast.comLinkslinktr.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