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

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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344: Best Lesser Known NPCs | Patron Chat, June 2025

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/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a ...

Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 344

343: The Argonian Creation Story Is Hist-Story

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: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store...

Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 343

342: The Khajiit Creation Story Is Purrfect

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://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker,...

Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 342

341: The Creation Story (According to Imperials)

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/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robo...

Jun 06, 2025•54 min•Ep. 341

340: Which Godlike Being Said That? - Patron Quiz Show

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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt,...

May 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 340

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

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/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Ge...

May 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 339

338: Oblivion 3 Weeks Later + Lotus' Oblivion Experience

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.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a c...

May 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 338

337: Elder Scrolls & Warhammer 40k with The 40k Lorecast

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: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www....

May 02, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 337

336: Oblivion Remaster First Impressions

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/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com...

Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 336

335: Oblivion: The Dragonborn Emperors are a LIE

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: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: eld...

Apr 18, 2025•54 min•Ep. 335

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

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/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com G...

Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 334

333: Oblivion & Skyrim: What Makes Them UNIQUE

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/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a coo...

Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 333

332: We Vote on Our Favorite Skyrim Challenge Ideas

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/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@g...

Mar 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 332

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

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/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast...

Mar 21, 2025•57 min•Ep. 331

330: Legal Necromancy?

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/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail...

Mar 14, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 330

329: The Basics of Necromancy

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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, ha...

Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 329

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

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@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/...

Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 328

327: Elder Scrolls Astrology is Super Weird

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://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: elderscroll...

Feb 22, 2025•48 min•Ep. 327

326: The Current State of Skyrim Paid Mods w/ 0Period Productions

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 Email: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch:...

Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 326

325: Constellations & Birth Signs Explained

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: elderscrollslorecast@gmail.com Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.ne...

Feb 07, 2025•49 min•Ep. 325

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

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: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Email: eld...

Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 324

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

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 Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More a...

Jan 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 323

322: 5 MISSING Gods - The Star Orphans Part 1

Did you know that there were 9 lost 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 Get a cool shirt, hat, or sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts:...

Jan 17, 2025•57 min•Ep. 322

321: Welcome to our INSANE New Life Party

We're all bringing something to our New Years / New Life party, and wow, does this get crazy. Come join us. 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 sticker, and support the show. Merch: http...

Jan 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 321

320: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2024

We want to share with you things that we love, because you might love them too! Robots Radio show hosts gather together to share their favorite thing(s) of the year. 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...

Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 320

319: "The Dwemer Are Stuck in Soul Gems!" Year End Q&A - Ask Us Anything!

What happened to the Dwemer? Will Elder Scrolls 6 go to Akivir? If you were to add a new race, what would it be? All that and more as we answer your questions. 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...

Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 319

318: We Got Ithelia WRONG - Her Secret Origin

Remember when Ithelia, the secret new Daedric Prince was announced, and everyone got upset? Yeah... there's so much more to it than that. 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 sticker, and...

Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 318

317: The Skyrim Civil War - PICK A SIDE

Imperial or Stormcloak, which do you choose and why? 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 sticker, and support the show. Merch: https://robotsradio.net/store/ More awesome podcasts: www.r...

Nov 28, 2024•56 min•Ep. 317

316: The Thalmor Were JUSTIFIED... or were they?

Where did the Thalmor come from, and how did they become seen as such bad guys by the time of Skyrim? Were they justified? 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 sticker, and support the sh...

Nov 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 316

315: Every Main Story Ranked

We rank the main story for every Elder Scrolls game from BAD to MASTERPIECE. / elderscrollslorecast Links: Watch on YouTube live & game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio 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/brands Privacy ...

Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 315

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