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Lore Watch Podcast

Every week the Lore Watch podcast explores the story and lore of Blizzard titles including World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, or any other games that interest us. Join us for an in-depth look at the evolving stories of the games we all love.

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Video Games Story Leisure
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
64 minutes
Episodes
389
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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The connecting thread of Azeroth’s cosmic entities

The connecting thread of Azeroth’s cosmic entities

This week, we explore the interconnectivity of the old gods, titans, and dragons, if future WoW expansions should expand older zones instead of creating new ones, and the eternal question: Is Elune r…

01:01:03  |   Wed 07 Sep 2022
Why representation in storytelling matters

Why representation in storytelling matters

This week, we explore the possibility of Night Elf Paladins, the future of Tarecgosa from Cataclysm’s Blue Dragonflight storyline, and if Azeroth is Cthulu’s great-great-grandparent. We also delve in…

00:56:52  |   Wed 31 Aug 2022
From The Sandman to Sargeras, the role of gods in our favorite games and shows

From The Sandman to Sargeras, the role of gods in our favorite games and shows

This week, we explore how divinity is handled in Warcraft, comics, movies, and TTRPGs including rising to godhood, replacing a god, and how it’s possible to kill a god. We even cover the divine in Sp…

01:00:20  |   Wed 24 Aug 2022
When video games and comics are adapted to TV and movies

When video games and comics are adapted to TV and movies

This week, we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to our favorite games and comics adapted to TV series and feature films. We cover the Warcraft movie, Moon Knight, Teenage Mutant N…

01:03:32  |   Wed 17 Aug 2022
Which WoW lore characters may secretly be dragons?

Which WoW lore characters may secretly be dragons?

This week, we explore rumors of who or who not in WoW may secretly be dragons, the history of the three candidates to rule the Black Dragonflight, and what other unvisited lands in Azeroth could stil…

00:59:41  |   Wed 10 Aug 2022
The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is mutants

The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is mutants

This week, we explore ways Marvel could integrate mutant superheroes into the MCU now that they have the movie rights to the X-Men back after Disney’s purchase of Fox Studios. Also we talk about the …

01:06:50  |   Wed 03 Aug 2022
Exploring Warhammer 40k’s secret branches of the Inquisition

Exploring Warhammer 40k’s secret branches of the Inquisition

This week, we discuss the various groups within Warhammer 40k's Inquisition, the role of older women in World of Warcraft, and the possible resurgence of the Black Dragonflight in the next WoW expans…

01:00:17  |   Wed 27 Jul 2022
How to integrate the 5th Edition D&D multiverse into your next campaign

How to integrate the 5th Edition D&D multiverse into your next campaign

This week, we explore what happened between the dragons and the Scourge in WoW, how to run a D&D campaign in the Diablo universe, and tips on making your 5th Edition D&D setting cohesive and connecte…

01:01:34  |   Wed 20 Jul 2022
Which way could the Dragonflight story go?

Which way could the Dragonflight story go?

This week, we explore possible subplots we could see in the upcoming Dragonflight expansion, Uther’s attitude adjustment when sent to the Shadowlands, and artificial intelligence in Azeroth. 

If you e…

00:57:57  |   Wed 06 Jul 2022
The impact of the mothers in WoW and Diablo

The impact of the mothers in WoW and Diablo

This week, we explore the how Blizzard has portrayed mothers and mother figures in their games from Adria and Lillith in Diablo to Moira, Alexstrasza, and Katherine Proudmoore in WoW. 

If you enjoy th…

01:00:41  |   Wed 29 Jun 2022
The impact of the fathers in WoW

The impact of the fathers in WoW

This week, we explore the how Azeroth’s fathers have been used to advance the plot including Saurfang, Varian, Sylvanas’ father, Jaina’s dad, and more.

If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patr…

01:09:32  |   Wed 22 Jun 2022
How one Star Trek story changed the course of SciFi

How one Star Trek story changed the course of SciFi

This week, we explore the impact of the Star Trek: The Next Generation two-part episode “The Best of Both Worlds”, how it represented TNG finally stepping out of the shadow of the original series to …

01:11:40  |   Wed 15 Jun 2022
Which cosmic threats could we face in Dragonflight?

Which cosmic threats could we face in Dragonflight?

This week, we explore the Emerald Dream’s relationship with the Shadowlands, the mystery writers behind the oversized tomes in the Guardian’s Library of Karazhan, and which world-ending entities migh…

01:06:58  |   Wed 08 Jun 2022
Sylvanas book deep dive with Girls Gone WoW

Sylvanas book deep dive with Girls Gone WoW

This week, we’re joined by EJ and Raven from Girls Gone WoW to discuss the story and lore impact of the new Sylvanas novel. Spoilers abound and adult themes, loss, death, gaslighting, self harm, and …

01:12:12  |   Wed 01 Jun 2022
The surprising connection between the Brokers and Vanilla WoW

The surprising connection between the Brokers and Vanilla WoW

This week we explore the connection between the Brokers of Zerith Mortis and the leper gnome recombobulator in Vanilla WoW’s Kharanos, how the head of the Dragonflights are replaced when one falls, a…

01:06:53  |   Wed 25 May 2022
Exploring the Dracthyr and other lesser Dragonflights

Exploring the Dracthyr and other lesser Dragonflights

This week we continue our exploration of the Dragonflights of Azeroth including the newly introduced Dracthyr as well as the lesser dragon types.

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00:59:17  |   Wed 18 May 2022
What’s next for the Red, Blue, and Bronze Dragonflights?

What’s next for the Red, Blue, and Bronze Dragonflights?

This week we continue our exploration of the history and potential future of the Dragonflights this time covering Red, Blue, and Bronze. 

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01:01:19  |   Wed 11 May 2022
What’s next for the Green and Black Dragonflights?

What’s next for the Green and Black Dragonflights?

This week we explore how we think the Green and Black Dragonflights will fit into the story of the new WoW expansion as well as possible tie-ins with the titans and titan facilities.

If you enjoy the …

00:55:51  |   Wed 27 Apr 2022
What is the true nature of Azeroth?

What is the true nature of Azeroth?

This week we explore Azeroth’s place in the universe. Is she a Titan? A nexus of realms? The center of the universe? We dig into the in-game clues for the answers. 

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01:00:57  |   Wed 13 Apr 2022
Let's talk about that Sylvanas judgment cinematic

Let's talk about that Sylvanas judgment cinematic

This week we focus on the new cinematic from WoW patch 9.2 revealing the judgment Sylvanas faces for her many atrocities.

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00:59:44  |   Wed 06 Apr 2022
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