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Elder Scrolls Lorecast: Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO and TES VI Video Game Lore & More

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This show is in the top 1% of podcasts globally! The Elder Scrolls universe explained beginning with perfect bite-sized chunks and evolving into a weekly conversation. We start with the basic concepts and dig deeper as the show progresses. From the nature of creation to the "gods" (Aedra & Daedra), races, and history of events. This podcast is the best way to start filling in the blanks of your knowledge about the series. Praised for the high-quality production and Tom's polished and professional presentation, the Lorecast series of shows have been called the "Morning Edition" of video game po...

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397: Bethesda's Layoffs & The Future of Elder Scrolls 10.07.2026 1:19:18

This episode is going up early due to discussing pressing news. The future of Elder Scrolls games will never be the same due to the Xbox (and Bethesda Studio's) layoffs this week. It's a terrible situation, but before we panic it's worth going over all the facts to understand what's actually going on. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

396: Iceberg 10 - Altmer Practice Eugenics!? and more! 06.07.2026 48:10

This week's lore icebergs include: Goblin Slave Armies created by the Altmer, Cloven Duality Themes, Altmer Baby Killing, The Khajiit Fur Trader, and The Greybeards Hid Paarthurnax. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile...

395: We need to talk about the new Elder Scrolls games - July 2026 Patron Chat 29.06.2026 1:05:06

Microsoft has publicly announced that they are doubling down on Elder Scrolls and Fallout. They want more games released faster. So what does this mean for Elder Scrolls? What types of new games would we want and will outsourcing to other studios be a good idea? Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Ta...

394: Iceberg 9 - Vivec is withholding the cure to vampirism and more! 22.06.2026 49:51

We're getting deeper and deeper into the lore iceberg. This week's topics include Versidue-Shaie killed Reman III, Underground Falmer Colonies, Temple withholding Vampirism Cure, Titus Mede II not present at the battle of Red-Ring. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord...

393: This Summer's Best New Game Announcements - Robots Radio Summer Host Crossover 2026 15.06.2026 1:08:08

What recently announced games are at the top of your list? Robots Radio podcast hosts get together every quarter for a fun crossover episode. We discuss the new games we're most excited about and why you might want to add them to your wishlists. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with u...

392: Iceberg 8 - The First Nightingale, Hero of Kvatch IS Sheogorath, and more! 08.06.2026 50:48

The Island of Yneslea, Drayven Indoril, Hero of Kvatch is Sheogorath, and The Bloodmoon Prophecy. Some of these seem like very surface lore details, and some of them go a LOT deeper than you'd expect. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https...

391: Design Choices That Would RUIN Elder Scrolls VI - Patron Chat May 2026 01.06.2026 57:54

We've often talked about what we want in the next Elder Scrolls game, but what if we flip it around. Here are ideas that would totally ruin the game. Bethesda, please avoid doing these! Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/pro...

390: Iceberg 7 - Khajiit are Elves?, 7000 steps to High Hrothgar? Nope, 748 & More! 25.05.2026 53:09

Ayleids, The Anuad, Khajiit origins, House Dagoth, and the real number of steps to High Hrothgar. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, o...

389: Night Market Lore Goes WAY DEEPER Than We Expected 18.05.2026 53:32

What's with this weird new zone in Oblivion? Who's the Conductor? Why is the a knot on the rat's tail? Benefactor joins us to uncover some mysteries. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/QNPfjTRVK0g Skyrim RP Server: https://keizaal.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Di...

388: I Uncovered what Skyrim Role Playing is REALLY Like 11.05.2026 29:00

This isn't your regular lorecast episode, but we think you'll enjoy it. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/QNPfjTRVK0g Skyrim RP Server: https://keizaal.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socia...

387: Our Best Build & Role Playing Ideas - April 2026 Patron Chat 04.05.2026 1:12:18

Have you tried maxing out your run speed in ESO so you can run faster than a horse? Or playing Skyrim without gaining ANY XP? Or living in Skyrim with over 600 real other people? We have, and here's how. Skyrim RP Server: https://keizaal.com/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us!...

386: Iceberg 6 - Did Vivec Create Baar Dau? & More! 27.04.2026 49:25

Icebergs this week: Baar Dau (Also Inside Job), Forsworn Conspiracy, Arcturian Heresy, The Fairie Chain, and the Alessian Empire didn't actually last 1008 years. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.so...

385: Iceberg 5 - Was the Oblivion Crisis an Inside Job? & More! 20.04.2026 50:59

Icebergs this week: Heartstones, White-Gold Concordat, Oblivion Crisis was an Inside Job, Nerevarine an Imperial Agent, M'aiq, Cameron's Son, and Gothryd Betrayed Lysandus. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robo...

384: Iceberg 4 - Daedric Ritual Abuse, Moon Phases, Nerevar Assissinated & More! 13.04.2026 51:49

This week we're discussing: Helseth Murdered King Llethan, Daedric Ritual Abuse, The Monomyth, Moon Phases, Night of Green Flames, and the Tribunal Killed Nerevar. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky....

383: Everyone's Playing Elder Scrolls Online Again - Here's Why 06.04.2026 1:01:32

This update is HUGE and gives the players so many things they've been asking for. Here's our breakdown and the things we're most excited about. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email...

382: More Elder Scrolls 20 Questions | Patron Chat March, 2025 30.03.2026 1:02:04

Can you figure out the 20 questions puzzles before we do? Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt...

381: The Convention More People Need to Know About w/ Jessica Star 23.03.2026 1:16:06

Jessica Star takes us behind the scenes at the Community Creations Con 2026. We highlight each of the panels and mod creators behind the most exciting new mods coming to Fallout and Elder Scrolls. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky....

380: Hero vs Hero - Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special 16.03.2026 1:01:17

Welcome to our Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special! We're changing it up this week with a game of Hero vs Hero. Each host brings a character from their show to compete in the most mundane contests? We vote on who has the best arguments and the match-ups get super weird and fun. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitc...

379: Iceberg 3 - Gunpowder?, Winterhold's Collapse Conspiracy, Lusty Argonian Maid was Real, and More! 09.03.2026 51:49

Elder Scrolls Lore from the most commonly known to the deepest cuts. Today we're discussing: Great Collapse Conspiracies, Cannons, Chimer, Missing God, Curio Plagiarist, and The Dragon Cult. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.ap...

378: Romance, Marry, Kill: Even Weirder Edition - Patron Chat, Feb 2026 02.03.2026 52:32

This is two years in a row that we've done a romance, marry, kill episode for February, and this time it's even weirder. Hold onto your butts... or someone else's. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsrad...

377: Elder Scrolls Iceberg 2 - Ulfric the Thalmor Agent, Dwemer Disappearing, The Wolf Queen's Evil Necromancy & More 23.02.2026 49:26

Elder Scrolls Lore from the most commonly known to the deepest cuts. Today we're discussing: Dwemer Disappearance, Ulfric was a Thalmor Agent, Marobar Sul is Gor Felim, Transcription Errors, Levitation Outlawed, and The Wolf Queen Made Pelagius Mad. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES wi...

376: Elder Scrolls Iceberg 1 - Werewolf Companions to The Gray Fox 16.02.2026 47:58

Elder Scrolls Lore from the most commonly known to the deepest cuts. Today we're discussing: Companions are Werewolves, The Dragon War, Talos Fake God, The Markarth Incident, Fallout in Elder Scrolls?, The Psijic Order, Elder Scrolls Prophecies, and The Grey Fox. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsrad...

375: Rating Skyrim's Lesser Powers & Abilities 09.02.2026 54:55

We're still discovering powers and abilities that we never used in Skyrim. Time for a new play through? Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email...

374: How to Improve Magic & Abilities from Skyrim to TES 6 | Patron Chat Jan, 2026 02.02.2026 1:05:30

Our patrons chime in with their thoughts on Skyrim's magic and abilities, and how we'd all make improvements for TES VI. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net...

373: Rating Skyrim's Greater Powers 26.01.2026 58:39

Greater powers aren't just racial abilities. Let's take a look at the best and worst Greater Powers in Skyrim. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_r...