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Wool-Shift-Dust: a Silo TV podcast
by elysiacb
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.*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?*Also, brow
Episodes
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Silo S3 – Inside the adaptation w/ Graham Yost & Hugh Howey
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…
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Silo: S3-e10 – "Troy" of Helen
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...
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Silo: S3-e9 – "Farewell" dear world
It's an episode of goodbyes... It's an episode of new beginnings... Elysia and Luke say "Farewell" to the old order in episode 9 of season 3 of Silo on Apple TV. From sharing code words to the nature of nukes to (future-spoiler-free) book comparisons, both break out fresh new rolls of hat-ready...
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Silo: S3-e8 – "Gray Goo" for me and you
Elysia and Luke stop the world to melt with the characters of "Gray Goo" – episode 8 of season 3 of Silo on Apple TV – an episode that sees many pairs, both romantic and platonic, mending fences. They break down the massive tiny-tech reveals as they welcome back the Beforetimes League and...
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Silo: S3-e7 – "Radio" can't kill Lukas, lover of stars
Silo season 3, episode 7 ("Radio") turns up the pace in both past and present, and Elysia and Luke are back to make sure that you haven't missed any of the details – or their often chilling implications. Tune in for talk running the gamut from forgetting to footsies, billionaires to the…
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Silo S3: e3-6 – A stolen mailbag full of light bulbs
Just past the mid-season moment where many tables have turned, Luke and Elysia are back with a mailbag full of community comments and questions about episodes 3 through 6 of Silo season 3. From the funniest and most far-fetched possibilities about lightware thievery, murder suspects, and…
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Silo: S3-e6 – "The Drive" to save your world
As Juliette negotiates with the Voice and a car ride gets flirty in "The Drive" – episode 6 of season 3 of Silo on Apple TV – Elysia and Luke pry into the personal lives of their favorite characters and speculate on what might really be going on behind the scenes, in both this episode and the…
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Silo: S3-e5b – BONUS: Inside "The Mystery of the Pez" by Robert Sims
Apple surprise-dropped a new short story on us: a show-universe journal compiled by the character Robert Sims detailing his investigations into the mysterious Pez dispenser relic that has haunted all three seasons of the Silo series on Apple TV. In this bonus podcast episode, Elysia and Luke...
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Silo: S3-e5 – "Memory" games
It's time to puzzle together the missing pieces of Juliette's "Memory" – not to mention all the things she didn't know – in episode 5 of season 3 of Silo on Apple TV. Luke and Elysia question lightbulbs, the state of the couple Sims, cat identity, and whether they need to rename the Simsnard…
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Silo: S3-e4 – "Whatever You Do, Don't Go Home" (but you can't stay here)
As Daniel and Helen's investigation heats up in one timeline, and Juliette is back on the run in another, Silo season 3, episode 4 reminds its characters "Whatever You Do, Don't Go Home." And Luke and Elysia pick apart all the investigations, the subtly dropped references, and the webs of…
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Silo: S3-e3 – "A Dark Web" of past and present
"A Dark Web" – episode 3 of season 3 of Silo on Apple TV – has Luke and Elysia mining both show reveals and first-book canon to figure out what exactly our characters might be digging up this week. From close encounters of a hacker kind in Silo 18's distant past, which is looking increasingly…
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Silo S3: e1-2 – The memory manipulation mailbag
The community at large checks in on vibes from characters old and new, the most intriguing mysteries of the third season of Silo (through episode 2), and other assorted theories casting new light on the stocks of Supply and more. Plus, Nichole, Nevermind the Music's psychology professor, drops in...
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Silo: S3-e2 – "It's All Good" in Amnesiaville
Elysia and Luke celebrate the return of a long-awaited character and the introduction of one of Elysia's book favorites, and the many moral quandaries he lays on the table. Checking in first on the origin story, Luke lays out his now assuredly more refined non-reader theories, and then (with…
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Silo: S3-e1 – "Who Are You?" (and what is THAT?)
Elysia and Luke will jog your foggy memories with a deep dive into "Who Are You?" – the first episode of Silo season 3 on Apple TV – including reminders of where we left key characters and events at the end of season 2. Elysia dishes on which characters come from the books and which are…
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Silo S3 – "There's a new [season] coming..." – trailer 2 breakdown
Elysia and Luke return to dissect the second (this time a full) trailer for season 3 of Silo, releasing weekly on Apple TV starting July 3. Going frame by frame, quote by quote, Elysia breaks down what's baffling to book readers (without any future spoilers) while show-only Luke cooks up some new...
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Silo S3 – first teaser, photos, & date announced!
With 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…
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Dune ep 2 – The novel, Book 1: "Dune" (first half)
At 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…
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A Christmas Carol Twists, part 2: Magoo, Ameri-Canadianacana, Hallmark, & Christmas Karma
It 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.…
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Dark Christmas Carols: FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) vs. Carol for Another Christmas (1964)
Elysia 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...
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A Christmas Carol Classics, take 2: Seymour Hicks, The Stingiest Man, & Jim Carrey
'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...
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Frankenstein (1931) & Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Ayesha 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...
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Dune ep 1 – The creation of Dune (update + replay)
After 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...
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Dune Minute Podcast crossover – Dune: Part Two, minute 62: Mother Jessica
Elysia 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...
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Oscars Bonus – How to win the prediction contests (Lorehounds crossover)
A 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…
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Silo S2 – Finale missives from the barricade
Luke 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...
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Silo S2 – Inside the Writers' Room: Interview w/ Sal Calleros
While Elysia and Luke put together the season 2 Silo wrap-up, enjoy some extra insight into the season – straight from the writer's room! Silo TV writer and co-executive producer Sal Calleros answers some of the most recurring questions from the podcast, while also offering a glimpse at the…
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Silo: S2-e10 – "Into the Fire" and across the waste
While Luke recovers from an injury, John from the Lorehounds joins Elysia to break down "Into the Fire," the season 2 finale of Silo on Apple TV+. Between recaps of the details you might have missed, we talk Lukas Quest, deliberate any deaths, and measure the Foxiness of Knox's moxie. Spoilers…
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Severance Lorehounds S2 preview (+ Silo announcement intro)
David, John, Anthony, and Steve give their thoughts on Season 1 of Severance, before speculating about what Lumon has in store during Season 2. But first Elysia pops in for a quick Silo coverage update. IMPORTANT: Subscribe to the Severance feed linked below for all coverage after episode one. It...
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Silo: S2-e9 – "The Safeguard" is threatened
Elysia and Luke analyze everything from Lukas Quest and silo vacation spots to that final discussion between Knox and Martha, plus Solo's pooping habits, in the packed "The Safeguard" – season 2, episode 9 of Silo on Apple TV+. Plus, Elysia's now free to tell you more about those kids from the...
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Silo: S2-e6-8 (+ A Christmas Carol) – The Bag of Mail
Elysia and Luke have been collecting your thoughts and questions about not only the last three episodes of Silo season 2 (6 through 8) that aired through the holidays, but also all your insights into Charles Dickens and everything we covered in our A Christmas Carol series. About that Martha...
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Silo: S2-e8 – "The Book of Quinn" is lost & found
Amundsen has "fond" memories with the Sims, Martha has even fonder ones with Carla, Lukas has taken a shower, and Juliette can't catch a break – there's much to analyze in "The Book of Quinn," episode 8 of season 2 of Silo on Apple TV+ Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book…
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Silo: S2-e7 – "The Dive" takes a turn
Elysia and Luke follow "The Dive" – episode 7 of season 2 of Silo – to the depths of the drama, and the set up for the final arcs of the season. We get into the nitty gritty of all the action in both silos – plus important questions like "who should survive" Luke's romantic coupling doomsaying…
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A Christmas Carol Twists – The verse
Elysia and Luke wrap up their 2024 winter holiday miniseries on A Christmas Carol with a look at seven adaptations that offer twists on the original tale, from meta storytelling (00:04:36), to gender-swapped Scrooges (00:43:02), to trippy musicals that have landed on the favorites end of our…
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The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) & the real Charles Dickens – The intermezzo
Elysia and Luke gather around the mics once more to continue their winter tale with this briefer interlude looking at one specific film – about Charles Dickens' life and writing A Christmas Carol. We use that as a jumping-off point to discuss the real man: How much of the film's story is true?…
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A Christmas Carol Classics – The chorus
After setting the stage in our intro and Book Club episodes, Elysia and Luke join the spirits in some of the most haunting classic adaptations of A Christmas Carol (see list of films covered below). Join us for two more episodes, leading up to Christmas: the intermezzo – a brief look at the life…
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Silo: S2-e6 – "Barricades" between us
With "Barricades," episode 6 of season 2 of Silo, the twist Elysia has been waiting for has finally come – taking Luke by surprise! We talk about that, brewing tensions of multiple varieties, and all the small moments you might have missed. Plus, of course, a certain someone's suit-stealing ways....
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Silo: S2-e4-5 – Letters from the apocalypse
Questions of shadows and allegiances take center stage in this round-up of community feedback focusing on especially episodes 4 and 5 of season 2 of Silo. Plus, a mini-dive into this series' excellent cinematography – particularly for episode 5! Spoilers through S2-E5, and any book elements…
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A Christmas Carol holiday miniseries – The opening notes
Not content to stick to Silo content alone this holiday season, Elysia and Luke are exploring the many iterations of perhaps the greatest Christmas tale ever told: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. In this quick episode we get into how we came to this topic, and what exactly we'll be covering...
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Silo: S2-e5 – "Descent" into madness
Luke and Elysia strap into Porter Dispatch's powered winch of their "Descent" into the depths of Silo S2 episode 5. We paused and wrote down all the details you might've missed, so that you don't have you – now sit back and let us tell you a tale of two silos. Spoilers for all episodes aired to...
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Silo: S2-e4 – "The Harmonium" is upstairs
Elysia and Luke mourn, celebrate, and analyze the shocking twists and turns of Apple TV+'s Silo season 2, episode 4: "The Harmonium." What key clues were dropped while you were probably still reeling from these events, and what does this dramatic change in the status quo mean for the future?...
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Silo: S2-e2-3 – Mailbag for you, sir (/madam /all)
The Bernard and Mary Meadows theories go wild on the eve of ep 4! And Elysia and Luke are back with reactions from the community to season 2 of Silo on Apple TV+, through episode 3. We get into questions, corrections, couple names, and plenty of clarifications – with more Silo Pez lore to boot....
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Silo: S2-e3 – "Solo" no more
Luke and Elysia unravel the reveals of episode 3 of Silo season 2: "Solo" – what do we learn about the man in the bunker, and what will come of the changes in dynamics when tragedy strikes in Juliette's home? Spoilers for all episodes aired to date, and any book elements related to what has…
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Silo: S2-e2 – "Order" must be maintained
Elysia and Luke check in on the people Juliette left behind, comparing the management strategies of Bernard and not-so-foxy-anymore Knoxy, pointing out new characters to keep an eye on, and talking about which of this episode's big reveals gave them the biggest gasps. Spoilers for all episodes...
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Silo: S2-e1 – pt 2: The porters brought mail
Luke and Elysia have already rustled up some reactions from the community to the season 2 premiere of Silo on Apple TV+. We're back to talk everything from Rebecca Ferguson's claustrophobia to our new listener-inspired slogan for humanity. Link to the Rebecca Ferguson–Seth Meyers interview…
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Dune: Prophecy prep – the "Imperial Court" story
The first season of Dune: Prophecy is about to begin on HBO Max, and Elysia is joined by Luke and David to set the stage – first with an exclusive three-way conversation about the world-building of this prequel set 10,000 years before the original book and films, and then (00:24:50) with recap…
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Silo: S2-e1 – "The Engineer" went over the hill
Elysia and Luke follow Juliette to life after a successful cleaning in episode 1 of season 2 of Silo on Apple TV+. And question everything. (And offer some [potential] answers.) Spoilers for this episode, all of season 1, news from Comic Con (see our Comic Con reaction episode), and any book...
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The Craft (1996) & The Craft: Legacy (2020)
This year's Wool-Shift-Dust Halloween special is keeping with the season of the witch, flashing back to Elysia and her friend Katherine's high-school days with the girls-will-be-girls horror classic The Craft (1996) – plus, for the full context, the 2020 sequel / reboot The Craft: Legacy. (We...
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Silo S2 – Getting our feet "wet" with trailer 1
Elysia and Luke dive into the first season 2 trailer released for the public, breaking it down shot by shot to look for clues for season 2. Spoilers for all of season 1, news from Comic Con (see our previous episode), and any book elements related to what has already been aired in S1, or...
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"Nevermind the Music" in this new Lorehounds podcast!
Calling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor. Stick around some quick...
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Silo S2 – Comic Con news!
As Hugh Howey promised, this year's San Diego Comic Con featured a juicy panel on Silo season 2, full of reveals – including the addition of Steve Zahn in a key role, and even more importantly...it's already returning to our screens on November 15th! Elysia and Luke talk through it all. (This...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.*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?*Also, brow
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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...
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