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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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372: Skyrim's Best & Worst Shouts 12.01.2026 1:02:24

Do you remember to use the Thu'um in your Skyrim playthroughs? We don't always, but when we do we think these are the best (and worst) shouts in the game. 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...

371: Best & Worst Spells: Skyrim's Illusion & Restoration 05.01.2026 1:02:57

What are the best and worst Illusion and Restoration spells in Skyrim? We have our thoughts and creative use cases. Check out Retro Recall! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow 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...

370: Elder Scrolls 2025 Retrospective: Oblivion Remaster, ESO, TES VI Hype and More | Patron Chat Dec, 2025 29.12.2025 1:09:10

We look back on the major Elder Scrolls events of 2025 and look forward to 2026. Check out Retro Recall! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow 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:...

369: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2025 22.12.2025 1:30:47

Every year we gather together hosts across the network to talk about our favorite things from this last year. Pour a glass of hot chocolate, put your feet up by the fire, and come join us to look back and ahead to 2026. Check out Retro Recall! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: tw...

368: Best & Worst Spells: Skyrim's Conjuration & Destruction 15.12.2025 1:12:32

We take a look at every Conjuration and Destruction spell in Skyrim to discuss how useful we find them, and discover some treasure's we've never tried before. Check out Retro Recall! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discor...

367: The Best New Playable Race for Elder Scrolls VI | Patron Chat Nov, 2025 08.12.2025 1:05:56

Elder Scrolls games didn't always have playable Orcs or Imperials. Will we get a new playable race with TES VI? Here's our picks and more. Check out Retro Recall! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky...

366: The Evolution of Armors Across the Series 24.11.2025 1:07:54

How have the armor types and materials changed from Arena to Skyrim? Let's find out. Check out Retro Recall! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow 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...

365: Feed Drop! Retro Recall Ep 1: Is Double Dragon 2 (NES) As Good As You Remember? 22.11.2025 59:23

Thanks for checking out my new show, Retro Recall. This is a bonus episode and this week's regular episode will still be up on the usual day and time. Want to see the video version? Go here: https://youtu.be/Ur6qFVBA9zE Double Dragon 2 is a classic of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Are our memories correct? Is it still fun after 30 years? Let's find out. Welcome to Retro Recall. Advert...

364: Weapon Types Across All Elder Scrolls Games 17.11.2025 1:08:12

Skyrim doesn't have spears or throwing stars, but they did exist in Elder Scrolls in the past... Let's take a look. Check out Retro Recall! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow 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/prof...

363: Elder Scrolls VI Launch Date Evidence Reviewed 10.11.2025 59:26

We take a look at the existing TES VI evidence and how the studio schedules their game development to predict the launch date. Retro Recall launching soon! https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow 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....

362: Our Favorite Spooky Quests | Patron Chat Oct, 2025 03.11.2025 1:03:59

What are you favorite spooky quests across the Elder Scrolls games? 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...

361: Battlespire's Spell Names are Super Weird 27.10.2025 58:13

We move from Daggerfall to Battlespire and discover a book with the strangest spell names you've ever seen. Can Tom and Lotus figure out what they mean? 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 Thre...

360: What's the deal with the Wormcult and Writhing Wall? 20.10.2025 1:02:28

Mannimarco's Worm Cult is back. Let's dig into what they're up to and what might be on the other side of Solstice. 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/@...

359: Our Fall Gaming Picks - Robots Radio Host Crossover Fall 2025 13.10.2025 1:07:13

Robots Radio network hosts join me to talk about the upcoming games and media we're looking forward to, and what you should add to your holiday wish-list. 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 Th...

358: Reacting To Your Sword Singing Ideas for Elder Scrolls 6 06.10.2025 54:06

We respond to your thoughts on Sword Singing. 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, hat, or st...

357: How Will Sword Singing Work in TES 6? Patron Chat Sept 2025 29.09.2025 54:16

The concept of Sword Singing is fairly vague in Elder Scrolls Lore. So how will it be implemented in TES 6? Here are some ideas. 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...

356: We Figured Out Elder Scrolls 6's Plot 22.09.2025 58:55

It will all revolve around lore introduced to the series in TES II: Daggerfall, 29 years ago, from a book nobody talks 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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@r...

355: The Lost Shield of Beotheia & More Daggerfall Lore 12.09.2025 50:33

Fearstruck is maybe the only Deadric artifact that is referenced in a book, lost to myth, and never appears in game... until ESO. 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.ne...

354: Ius, The Animal God (Wait, What?) 05.09.2025 39:23

I bet you've never heard of Ius the Animal God in 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.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get...

353: What Race Would You Be In Real Life? | Patron Chat Aug 2025 29.08.2025 1:03:27

Which race would you be (including non-playable races)? Khajiit? Minotaur? Maormer? Sload? 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: elderscrollslo...

352: REDACTED Lore: The Dark Brotherhood & Morag Tong 22.08.2025 41:24

As we continue with our Daggerfall Bookclub, we discover a version of a book about the Morag Tong and Dark Brotherhood which changed from Daggerfall to Morrowind. Let's take a look at the lore implications. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky:...

351: Daggerfall's Cut Content: The Lost Faeries 15.08.2025 42:02

Did you know that TES II: Daggerfall originally had Faeries, but they were cut and did not show up until ESO? There's a in world book that explains what was missing and it has major lore ramifications. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: http...

350: The Gods of the Reachmen 08.08.2025 1:00:28

When you live difficult lives in one of the harshest environments in Tamriel, your gods begin to look a little different from everyone 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/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: htt...

349: Patrons Create Elder Scrolls TTRPG Characters | Patron Chat July, 2025 01.08.2025 1:12:13

If you were to play an an Elder Scrolls table top RPG, what character would you make? Donate to St Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tiltify.com/@gcx/gcx-2025-marathon Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Leave us a voicemail! https://voiceline.app/elderscrolls Talk TES with us! Discord: disc...

348: We Met the Voice of Miraak (& more!) - GCX 2025 Interviews 28.07.2025 2:06:33

We got to interview 5 amazing people who do amazing things in video games. Enjoy. Donate to St Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tiltify.com/@gcx/gcx-2025-marathon Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Leave us a voicemail! https://voiceline.app/elderscrolls Talk TES with us! Discord: discord....