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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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347: How to Handle Lore Contradictions 21.07.2025 1:13:16

With so many different versions of creation myths, how can you tell what's true? 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://ww...

346: The Yokudan Creation Story is a Snake Eating It's Own Tale (pun intended) 14.07.2025 1:03:22

The Yokudan creation myth might be the strangest yet, and it's definitely Lotus' favorite. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threa...

345: 2 Truths and a Lie | Robots Radio Summer Lore Party 07.07.2025 1:08:57

Can you spot the lie? Robots Radio network hosts compete to see who knows the most about the lore of other shows. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bs...

344: Best Lesser Known NPCs | Patron Chat, June 2025 30.06.2025 1:10:24

The Elder Scrolls games are filled with amazing NPCs, but which ones don't get enough attention? Let's find out. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsr...

343: The Argonian Creation Story Is Hist-Story 20.06.2025 1:02:08

Yeah, I couldn't help it. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollsloreca...

342: The Khajiit Creation Story Is Purrfect 13.06.2025 1:00:58

Why are the Khajiit so awesome? It's because the gods made them that way, of course. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https:...

341: The Creation Story (According to Imperials) 06.06.2025 53:56

Imagine the Altmer's creation story. Now imagine a bunch of Imperials making fun of the Elves. Add in a few other details and you have the Cyrodiilic creation story. 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.gg/...

340: Which Godlike Being Said That? - Patron Quiz Show 30.05.2025 1:09:15

Can you tell which powerful person or creature said these quotes? Can you do better than our patrons? 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Th...

339: The Creation Story (According to the High Elves) 23.05.2025 59:54

We're starting a new series exploring the creation myths of each culture, beginning with the Altmer. The High Elves. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsr...

338: Oblivion 3 Weeks Later + Lotus' Oblivion Experience 16.05.2025 1:11:39

What's new with Oblivion after 2 weeks, plus Lotus gets a chance to chime in with his thoughts and experiences. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio....

337: Elder Scrolls & Warhammer 40k with The 40k Lorecast 02.05.2025 1:19:01

Dark worlds. Crazy races. Magic and Technology. We welcome the 40k Lorecast to the network and discuss similarities and differences between Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Warhammer 40k. 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...

336: Oblivion Remaster First Impressions 25.04.2025 1:20:46

The patrons join us this week to gush over the Oblivion Remaster - what we love, what we'd like to see added, and more. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robo...

335: Oblivion: The Dragonborn Emperors are a LIE 18.04.2025 53:42

Let's talk Oblivion lore! How exactly does the amulet of kings, dragonfire, and dragonborn emperors keep Nirn safe, and why does this smell fishy? 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: ht...

334: Huge ESO 2025 Update! Molag Bal Returns! Multi-Classing! Soul-Concrete?? 10.04.2025 1:00:53

Molag Bal is back, bay-bee! New Island! New Story! New Dungeons! And you can use skills from other classes... whaaat? 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradi...

333: Oblivion & Skyrim: What Makes Them UNIQUE 04.04.2025 1:01:41

What should you expect if you're trying out the Oblivion Remake or Skyblivion, and you've experienced Skyrim? 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradi...

332: We Vote on Our Favorite Skyrim Challenge Ideas 28.03.2025 57:28

You shared your craziest Skyrim challenge ideas, and the patrons are going to pick the winner. Get ready. It's gonna get weird. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/prof...

331: Namira's Dark Khajiit, The Dro-m'Athra 21.03.2025 57:25

What happens when a Khajiit turns into a spooky shade, corrupted by Namira? Well, no glasses on tables are safe, that's for sure. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/pr...

330: Legal Necromancy? 14.03.2025 1:00:16

Different cultures and locations feel differently about necromancy. Let's take a look at the different views and histories. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/...

329: The Basics of Necromancy 07.03.2025 1:02:32

How does Necromancy work in Elder Scrolls, and what makes it unique to the series? Let's find out. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social T...

328: Eff, Marry, Kill: The Hardest Elder Scrolls Question (Pun Intended) Patron Chat, Feb 2025 28.02.2025 1:14:32

Well, this is awkward... 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gm...

327: Elder Scrolls Astrology is Super Weird 22.02.2025 48:09

We've covered details about the sun, stars, planets, constellations... but what about other space/sky stuff? Well, it gets pretty strange. 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.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bs...

326: The Current State of Skyrim Paid Mods w/ 0Period Productions 14.02.2025 1:13:46

Creations launched just over a year ago for Skyrim. Has it improved with time and what mods are worth the price? 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 ...

325: Constellations & Birth Signs Explained 07.02.2025 48:32

Constellations are more than just how you build your character, and some are super weird. 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: elderscrollslor...

324: We Need To Talk About The Oblivion Remake & Skyblivion - Patron Chat Jan, 2025 31.01.2025 1:07:28

What's happening with the Oblivion Remake rumor and Skyblivion? He's what we know, and our hopes for the future releases. Help Wes! https://www.gofundme.com/f/unleash-the-fury-for-the-love-of-wes-johnson Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky...

323: 3 More MISSING Gods - The Star Orphans Part 2 24.01.2025 47:55

The last 3 Star Orphans might just be the strangest gods 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...