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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 and the top Elder Scrolls audio podcast. The Elder Scrolls universe (Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO, Morrowind, Daggerfall, Arena) explained. From the nature of creation to the "gods" (Aedra & Daedra), races, characters, quests, history of world events, religions, weird metaphysics, everything is explored. This podcast is the best way to start filling in the blanks of your knowledge about the series.
Wondering about where to start?
For more creation story lore, jump to episode 339.
Godlike beings? For Aedra (or Divines) go to 127. For Daedric Princes, 178.
Or skip around and enjoy the topics in any order.
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 & support the show: patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast Watch live! Thursdays @ 8pm ET: twitch.tv/robotsradio
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400: Elder Scrolls Magic IRL Would Be Crazy - Patron Chat, July 2026
1w ago01:18:31Tap to summarizeThere 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: 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, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →399: Iceberg 12 - Thalmor Eugenics, What are Whispmothers? and more!
2w ago00:54:32Tap to summarizeThe 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, and more. 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, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →398: Iceberg 11 - Giants are Orcs?? Book of Fate & More!
3w ago00:48:04Tap to summarizeAre 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 Lorkhan's heart being described as a "star wound?" Let's find out. 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, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →397: Bethesda's Layoffs & The Future of Elder Scrolls
Jul 1001:19:18Tap to summarizeThis 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.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, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →396: Iceberg 10 - Altmer Practice Eugenics!? and more!
Jul 600:48:10Tap to summarizeThis 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/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →395: We need to talk about the new Elder Scrolls games - July 2026 Patron Chat
Jun 2901:05:06Tap to summarizeMicrosoft 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 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, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →394: Iceberg 9 - Vivec is withholding the cure to vampirism and more!
Jun 2200:49:51Tap to summarizeWe'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: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →393: This Summer's Best New Game Announcements - Robots Radio Summer Host Crossover 2026
Jun 1501:08:08Tap to summarizeWhat 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 us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →392: Iceberg 8 - The First Nightingale, Hero of Kvatch IS Sheogorath, and more!
Jun 800:50:48Tap to summarizeThe 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://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.net Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →391: Design Choices That Would RUIN Elder Scrolls VI - Patron Chat May 2026
Jun 100:57:54Tap to summarizeWe'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/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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