Elder Scrolls Lorecast: Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO and TES VI Video Game Lore & More
by Robots Radio · 320 episodes
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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 podcasts. Get awesome rewards...
Latest episodes
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2 h 15
411: Past & Future of The Elder Scrolls Series - Retro Next Gen Podcast Feed Drop
Welcome to Lotus of Doom's new show, the Retro Next Gen Podcast. Tom's on vacation this week, so we're feed dropping their latest episode about the past and future of Elder Scrolls…
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47 min
410: Iceberg 18: Doppleganger Heirs, Lorkhan Demiurge & More
The original plan for Oblivion's story may have included doppelganger heirs for the emperor, is Lorkhan modeled after Gnostic beliefs, what are the Ideal Masters, and is Bosmer anc…
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51 min
409: Iceberg 17: The Mystery of Queen Alessia's Burial Site
Queen Alessia is arguably the most important human in the history of Tamriel. Her burial site has remained a mystery for over 4,000 years. So we visited each location to see what w…
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1 h 20
408: Which Daedric Princes Could Convince You To Worship Them? - Patron Chat Sept 2026
What would it take for you to worship each Daedric Prince? Could they make you a deal you couldn't refuse? Are there some that you'd never worship? Patreon: https://patreon.com/eld…
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1 h 18
407: Data: Older Games Beat Newer Games - What's going on? Host Crossover Chat Fall 2026
Elder Scrolls is more popular than ever and it's partly due to a major cultural shift. Old books are out-selling new books. Valve pc gaming sales show old game beating new games. O…
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52 min
406: Iceberg 16 - The Secrets of Meteoric Glass (Nobody Talks About, But Should!)
We didn't realize just how interesting and important meteoric glass and iron are to Elder Scrolls Lore until we researched this episode and realized that they're EVERYWHERE, dating…
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48 min
405: Iceberg 15 - Skyforge is OLDER Than The Elves and More!
We're discussing the secret tunnels under the White-Gold tower, Skyforge being super ancient, how Daggerfall got it's name, the End Times Cult of Morrowind, and Female Giants exist…
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1 h 14
404: Moments you wish you could experience again for the first time - Patron Chat, Aug 2026
We've all wished we could experience our favorite games or movie again for the first time. What moments do you wish you could re-live? Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslore…
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47 min
403: Iceberg 14 - Soap Made From Sload Babies is Disgusting and Real, and more!
We're discussing the real existence of Sload Soap, the Headless Horseman ghost in Skyrim, Memory Stones, Giant Mudcrabs throughout the games, and the goo that daedra come from, Azu…
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57 min
402: Elder Scrolls VI: SENTINEL - All Evidence Revealed
We might finally know the name of the next major Elder Scrolls game and sequel to Skyrim. SENTINEL. Here's the evidence and reasons why this makes sense in the lore.Patreon: https:…
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49 min
401: Iceberg 13 - Thu'um is Tonal Magic? Souls are Currency? and more!
The lore iceberg continues with discussions about Souls being Currency, Fort Dawnguard was built for Harkon, the Thu'um is Tonal Magic, Divayth Fyr Still Alive, and what exactly ar…
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1 h 18
400: Elder Scrolls Magic IRL Would Be Crazy - Patron Chat, July 2026
There are so many crazy types of magic in Elder Scrolls games, so what if you could pick just one to use in your real life? What would you choose? What would you do with it?Patreon…
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55 min
399: Iceberg 12 - Thalmor Eugenics, What are Whispmothers? and more!
The Thalmor might be more terrible than we realized, plus more about the Grey Cowl, Stormcloak massacres, Whispmothers, the man who benefited from Titus Mede II's assassination, an…
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48 min
398: Iceberg 11 - Giants are Orcs?? Book of Fate & More!
Are the Giants actually Orcs? Is the Book of Fate a real magical item or just a blank book? What's with the island of Artaeum, the missing mythical creatures of Summerset Isle, and…
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1 h 19
397: Bethesda's Layoffs & The Future of Elder Scrolls
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.…
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48 min
396: Iceberg 10 - Altmer Practice Eugenics!? and more!
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…
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1 h 05
395: We need to talk about the new Elder Scrolls games - July 2026 Patron Chat
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 type…
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50 min
394: Iceberg 9 - Vivec is withholding the cure to vampirism and more!
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, T…
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1 h 08
393: This Summer's Best New Game Announcements - Robots Radio Summer Host Crossover 2026
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 ex…
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51 min
392: Iceberg 8 - The First Nightingale, Hero of Kvatch IS Sheogorath, and more!
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 deepe…