Lore Boys
346 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 164 ratingsWe will find and read a lore wiki page to you.
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Fallout Lore Part1 - Vault 76 and the Great War
June 06, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBLore Boys are here with all that juicy Fallout lore you need -- just in time for E3 2018! We've got the whole Fallout backstory covered so you know longer have to smile awkwardly as that coworker of yours tells you for the umpteenth time why you should be grateful for the Fallout 76 announcement. Though we have to wonder if Bethesda had even considered that cloning the dinosaurs would have prevented this whole Fallout mess. This episode Peter gives up our secret codes, James struggles with ...
Battletech Lore Part 4 - The Blake Jihad
May 30, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBLore Boys are back with more Jason Stathan slash-fic, by which I mean Battletech lore, of course! We've got all the dirty details on William Blake Placid and his jihad. So remember to leave that phone down when it starts ringing, the internet's coming to get ya. This episode we talk about how hard a time the Mongols would have with modern firewalls. We ask who would be the Septarch Primus of Breitbart. We discuss how memes ultimately brought down the clan. And we laud whoever came up with t...
Dead Space Lore
May 23, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 47.9 MBHere with another new episode, The Lore Boys are going to space... Dead Space, that is! Which is I guess like regular space just less teeming with life? So grab your favorite meat monster and get ready for some pretty trippy hallucinations as we dive right into the year 2508. On this episode: we learn if planets are filled with Nutella. Don Quixote takes on his greatest foe yet. We talk about the potential for Sharpies in seances. And we ask How many times can you hear the phrase "dead spac...
JFK Conspiracy Lore
May 16, 2018 13:13 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBLive from a post-apocalyptic bunker with tin-foil on heads, the Lore Boys are here to bring you the TRUTH. We're flashing back to the 60s, where a massive alien conspiracy to cover up the TRUTH took place. From Tall Greys and their cheezy secrets, to the Lobstrocities and their role in all this, we don't pull any punches to bring the real TRUTH to you, the listener. This episode we learn how CDs work, that love ultimately more if noone asks truth indefinitely, and we discuss the possibility...
DOOM Lore
May 09, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBLore Boys are back, this time with some great DOOM lore and story. Ever wonder why DOOM guy was on Mars, or how he got there? Ever want to know the secret to figuring out which keys open which doors? All these answers and more can be found within, just open up a portal and hop into the Lore Boys. This episode: We fix baseball! We talk about that time there was no violence in video games. We have a morality mutiny. And we remember fondly when frowny face actually meant happy face! For anyon...
Magic the Gathering - Return to Dominaria Lore
May 02, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBLore Boys are back with more Magic: the Gathering lore. Sure, you know we're headed back to Dominaria, but do you know why? Do you know the subtle nuances of what's happened to the plane where we left it last? Well plug in your headphones to find out, or just to enjoy some laughs. In this episode we ask: Is Nicol Bolas magnetic? Which demons can I pick up at my local McDonald's? Do Planeswalkers know fractions? And Foot Man, is he the hero we've all been waiting for? For anyone looking to ...
God of War Lore
April 25, 2018 14:00 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MBWho was Kratos, really? Ever wonder how he got those scar--erm, tattoos? We've got all the spoiler-free God of War lore you could want! How much of it is tied to actual mythology you ask? Plug in your headphones and come find out! Where did Kratos come from? Was his dad such a bad guy? What about his grandma? Who are the Titans? All these answers are just one click away. On this episode we discover a new part of a grape, we talk about Hell's basement (as opposed to the kitchen), and we have...
Battletech Lore Part 3 - The FedCom Civil War
April 18, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBLore Boys are back with more great Battletech content. We're here to learn all about tthe FedCom Civil War! We meet the Queen of Space, and decide she's probably not important enough to talk about all that much! We're talking the key players of Battletech, and answering questions like: Do Chaos-April showers bring May flowers? Will Peter ever be able to stop grinding? Can Smoke Jaguars count? We'll answer these questions, and more! Just don't ask us to do any fractions. For anyone looking ...
Dragon Age Lore
April 11, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBLore Boys are here with some stories from the taint -- erm... stories OF the Taint. I'm talking of course about evil forces in Bioware's Dragon Age series! We've got all the lore you need to know leading up to Origins to carry you through Inquisition. We're asking the hard-hitting questions, as usual, such as was the mailman a qunari? What's the difference between a big nurse and a normal nurse? Would blood taste better in coffee? Can I use making love as a natural defense against predators...
Hearthstone Lore - Witchwood
April 04, 2018 14:51 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBLore Boys are back, with that good good Hearthstone expansion lore. I guess it's technically Warcraft lore? Who knows. We're talking about the creation of the Witchwood, setting for the upcoming Hearthstone expansion, and taking a look at some notable characters from the region. We got wolfies, we've got dragons, we've got antler people, we've got horny blind boys. So hop in with us as we get down with Lord Bernie Sanders and try to tear down that wall. For anyone looking to help out the s...
Bore Loys - The Bore Loys Lore Boys Lore Hour
April 01, 2018 14:44 - 56 minutes - 43.8 MBThe Bore Loys are back, with and we've got an exciting episode! We're talking about the origins of everyone's favorite podcast hosts: Ethan, Peter, and James from the Lore Boys! We talk about weird Japanese bars, how to pronounce Carribean, lots of cheese talk, we even get some dates right! So come on down and join the Bore Loys for some great insight into the lives of the Lore Boys. Get ad-free content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overwatch Lore - Brigitte, Torbjorn, and Reinhardt
March 28, 2018 15:05 - 57 minutes - 43.5 MBWould you be okay with your war veteran friend, at age 60, taking your 18 year-old daughter on a tour of Europe for months at a time? Something to consider while we dive into another chunk of Overwatch lore! We're talking about Brigitte and her two daddies -- that is, her father and godfather. Talking points include: swivel chairs from Ikea; the fact that Reinhardt's tall and that's good; mobile big buildings made to build big buildings; and Reinhardt on all fours in front of some Dragons. ...
Bloodborne Lore
March 21, 2018 13:57 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSometimes you have to wonder how an office-supply store chain relates to a city bent on drinking the blood of alien gods which turns them into paranoid, xenophobic beasts. Well the Lore Boys are here to tell you EXACTLY how. We're talking Bloodborne lore, and we have all the good tales from Yarnham. We talk about blood being like prescription drug, the Swedish chefs role in worshipping the Great Ones, moon presents (presumably delivered by Moon Santa), and Jesus's teachings, namely to "Sit ...
Battletech 2 Lore - The Clans and Deep Periphery
March 15, 2018 13:42 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBLore Boys are back with some hot nasty Battletech lore! We're talking mechs in space, and how the loss of replaceable parts in the future really set a lot of people back. Come join our dystopian future as we descend into clan barbarity and turn on each other in a universe with limitless resources. We ask questions like 'Which would win in a fight, Mellow Yellow or Mountain Dew?' Are there windmills in Spain? What's it take to get involved with a tickling competition? And we talk about Super...
Monster Hunter Lore: Races and Guilds
March 07, 2018 15:54 - 1 hourWe're back with more Monster Hunter lore. We're here to answer all your questions about the races in the world of Monster Hunter (and, by extension, Monster Hunter World). So grab your Palico, cause this is going to get treacherous. This episode we cover conception of the three races: dragon-love, fish-love, and guinea-pig love. We ask questions like: is big gun better than big science brain? If there are no old people am I the old people? Is there a height limit for acceptable slavery? Wha...
Monster Hunter Lore
February 28, 2018 15:30 - 1 hourLore Boys are back with some fresh hot lore for ya. This week we're talking about Monster Hunter and the world before World, if you know what I mean. This is a spoiler-free lore cast about the world of monsters before people -- the real monsters -- show up. We find out that all dragons are teenagers. We ask what the conversion is of horses to dragons. We talk about the rarest of resources -- those located in the butthole -- and we meet some old boys who show us a kidney stone on a stick. F...
Battletech and Mechwarrior Lore Part 1
February 21, 2018 15:57 - 1 hourSure, we go to space, but look at this, we put a leg on a tank! Lore Boys are back with more great nerd-lore. This time, we're talking the popular 80s tabletop game Battletech, and its video game series Mech Warrior. Talking points today include cannibalism in The Land Before Time, juicing a whale, snake oil salesmen in space, are seabirds the only real sustainable currency, and the fact that the energy required to cook raw chicken simply doesn't exist. So make sure to hop on the clan bus, ...
Warhammer 40K Lore - Necrontyr, C'Tan, and Necrons
February 14, 2018 14:11 - 1 hourWhich vacation destination will leave you riddled with degenerative diseases for years to come this winter? Today's episode we get all the details about Warhammer 40K's Necrons, and the harsh, irradiating sun they spent millenia living under. We hit all the important topics when choosing a vacation destination: Did Walt Disney ever visit there is his hyperbolic ice tomb? Which part of the caterpillar makes the silk? And would H.P. Lovecraft like the locals (the answer is probably not)? For...
Magic: the Gathering Lore - The Brothers' War Saga
February 07, 2018 16:26 - 1 hourLore Boys are back with the exciting tale of two brothers hell-bent on destroying each other, but maybe only because some dude named Yawgmoth was real rude to people thousands of years ago? It's Magic: the Gathering lore, one of the coolest stories we've done on the show. This episode we discuss the possibility that MJ was a Planeswalker, Peter learns how babies are made, we learn what a big brother complex is, and we talk once more about ancient robots and biased roombas. As everyone knows...
Overwatch Lore - Creation of Overwatch
February 01, 2018 00:36 - 1 hourWith a name like that it's gotta be good! With a Lore Boy out of the action Ethan and Peter hop to bringing you all the good juicy Overwatch Lore you CRAVE. Ever why does Overwatch do? Well we've got the answers inside, so crack open this egg and come get kidnapped by mercenaries with us! This episode we're talking robots welding folders shut, the world's deadliest sniper taking out servers, the Swiss Guard's newest halberd-wielding role, and we'll go over patch notes for the new testament ...
Dungeons and Dragons Lore - Illithids
January 24, 2018 14:00 - 1 hourThis week the Lore Boys are diving deeper into one of Ethan's favorite topics: it's Dungeons & Dragons lore! We're talking about the Illithid, an alien race hellbent on eating (and maybe other, less savory things) with YOUR brain! We find out just how many handlers James needs to live his day-to-day life; we talk about slave-owning, plantation running squids; we discuss possible merchandising options like Lore Boys brine solution; and we reveal our secret mix of phlegms and spices. So stic...
Warframe Lore Part 2
January 17, 2018 16:09 - 1 hourAnyone else so surprised that a free to play game would have so many hundreds of hours with such rich and deep lore? I know I sure was! We're here to talk about everyone's favorite grind: Warframe. Or, what Destiny maybe should have been but also probably not. As always our hard-hitting journalistic style leads us to ask important questions such as: Did the "T" in Model T stand for Tenno? Are humans in the future still greedy? If an Ancient Robot only lives in the future is it really an anc...
Destiny Lore Part 3
January 10, 2018 14:58 - 1 hourIt's 2018 and we're bringing planking back! The Lore Boys are here with the (temporary) conclusion to the lore of Bungie's Destiny. We're wrapping up Destiny the first as we wait for Destiny 2's expansions before diving into that. Today's topics include but are not limited to: the Vex in an FBI van eating donuts and drinking boiled milk; advice from Biggie Smalls on leading the Fallen; is doritos and cheese curds technically a salad? This episode I struggle with the word presumably, Peter h...
Destiny Lore Part 2
December 12, 2017 16:23 - 1 hourWow Destiny sure is great. Yeah, forget all that stuff I said last week about it being overpriced and full of fluff, we're back with more Destiny Lore! We're talking about races and darkness and a people that are also sponges. This episode has termites with feng shui, some mild scuttling, and we pitch the slogan, "Guns, not Glasses". So come join us! Have a shot of tequila and really let those tentacles out, as we get all sorts of yaoi in this episode. Make sure to follow us on iTunes and a...
Warframe Lore Part 1
December 04, 2017 17:07 - 1 hourWow well sometimes life throws you curveballs and sometimes those curveballs are blessings... or something like that. We're back! 1/3 of us couldn't make it due to unforeseen ungodly drunkenness, but the rest of the Lore Boys have made it out to bring you all the latest in Warframe Lore. Warframe is a game about the future, and space, so we talk some about that. Space hillbillies, space samurai, space capitalists, space plutocrats, it's all space! We also rag on Destiny a bit. Alright, we r...
Destiny Lore Part 1
November 28, 2017 11:00 - 1 hourThe Lore Boys are back in action after an oh-so-long hiatus between seasons. Luckily we put that time to good use, and have been hard at work to improve not only our show, but ourselves as well. Peter learned to juggle, James caught a record-breaking fish, and Ethan has been hard at work decyphering the message hidden in Teddy Roosevelt's moustache's shadow. With season 2's inauguration, we've commited to taking more time to talk about your favorite games, and we're starting with a doozy --...
Mario Lore (Season 1 Finale)
October 16, 2017 16:01 - 2 hoursWell sometimes you just gotta look back and really pat yourself on the back for everything you've done. The Lore Boys are officially 20 episodes in, and we've taken all our best memes and put them in one big fishing pot to tell you guys about ourselves and everyone's favourite Italian plumber. This episode we're each taking some of our favourite moments of Mario canon and we'll each take a short turn at hosting. We also talk about what got us into podcasting, and how we feel the show has go...
Dungeons and Dragons Lore - Karsus's Folly, Weave of Magic, and Creation Myth
October 09, 2017 15:00 - 2 hoursLore Boys are here, to tell a couple Tales from Toril in the most relatable way possible; in Lindsey Lohan terms, of course. We're here to tell you all about how and why a world of fantasy and adventure was created, and maybe a bit about why so many geeks like us have been playing since the 70s. We talk about Steve Aoki creating the universe, the benefits of pouring beer out on your crotch, how Mrs. Doubtfire was a pretty bad dad, and, of course giant, ugly, four-armed slugs dancing to make...
Crash Bandicoot Lore
October 02, 2017 13:00 - 1 hourWhat if everything was cold forever? The Lore Boys have taken a break from worrying about the heat death of the Universe to bring you another episode of hilarity-filled video game lore! Today's topic: the Crash Bandicoot series. That's right, everyone's favorite lizard -- ehm, I mean, marsupial -- makes his Lore Boys debut, and we're handing out pizza fliers with this game-box! We talk real possum-skin couches. A dingo that can use a phone. How too many cooks can spoil the crash. Sonic's as...
Dishonored Lore
September 25, 2017 15:30 - 3 hoursLore Boys here, with another lore-filled action adventure! We're talking Whale Bones and grandmothers made out of rats; it's the Dishonored franchise's turn! We ask what if whales had treads? How cool would a Jurassic Park themed Dishonored game be? And of course, does whales lizard? Tune in to find out! Make sure to check out the episode to find out, and once you're done, head over to iTunes to leave us a review! If you want more great Lore Boys content, make sure to follow us on Twitter, ...
Diablo Lore Part 2 - The Black Soulstone
September 18, 2017 15:42 - 2 hoursLore Boys are back, from Bikini Atoll, with the second installment of the Diablo franchise's lore. We go full Griswold in the Gay Village and out-debate the devil with a crystal in our forehead. As usual, we're asking the hard hitting questions, such as: If your parents divorce over whether or not to use you as a slave in their army, is it really your fault? Is everything Nick Cannon says canon? Is Chlamydia the same thing as Lycanthropy? And of course, would the black soulstone make a good...
Diablo Lore Part 1 - The Fall of Man
September 12, 2017 00:11 - 1 hourThe Lore Boys are back, if a little late, with a brand new feature-length full of funnies and facts. This time we're talking about Blizzard's Diablo series! All the know-how you need to defeat the three Greater Evils (and maybe a couple lesser ones for good measure) can be found inside. We talk about a marionette centipede -- like the human centipede, but with puppets -- the superhuman who used his powers to prank the divine, Tyrael, the archangel, as played by Jimmy Carson, and a short bit...
Half Life Lore
September 04, 2017 14:49 - 2 hoursThe Lore Boys are back with a lesson on cliffhangers GONE WRONG. It's the Lore Boys Half Life episode, coming out in honor of the release of Half Life 3 (well, as much as we'll ever get). So hop in and listen while we talk about our slugs and the end of the fanboy world. Never has such a titanic hype train come off the rails so spectacularly. Make sure once you've listened to the episode to head to iTunes and leave us a review so we can read your lovely messages live on air! While you're at...
Starcraft Lore
August 28, 2017 14:55 - 2 hoursHey there Lorefolk! Poolside, from Plano Texa, the Lore Boys are back with another episode, this time tackling interspecial relations as we talk about Starcraft. After a long day of punching rocks, what better way to sit back, relax, and learn about keybinds. Hardhitting topics this time around: illegal downloads of Protoss. Is setting up 4Chan really good? If I eat a human, do I gain the power of gun? And much more. Sorry for some audio issues, we're using a new setup and still getting th...
Bioshock Lore
August 21, 2017 13:09 - 2 hoursThe Lore Boys are back to tear open a rift to a world of understanding, about the Bioshock canon universe, of course! We talk capitalism, socialism, and maybe a bit about butts? Life underwater would be tough, would it be worth it for sweet, sweet superpowers? What about a castle in the sky where every seems racist but is actually all right? And if you met yourself from another dimensions, would you do you? Tune in to find out if we would! And once you're done (ahem) head on over to iTunes ...
Street Fighter Lore
August 14, 2017 14:55 - 2 hoursThe Lore Boys are back; this time, with 100% more guest speakers. Nnamdi Wosu has joined the team while Peter's still away on vacation, and he's here to tell us all we don't know about Street Fighter! This week we'll be suppressing our good sides, pumping up our Psycho Energy, and picking fights with strangers! We talk about Japanese race relations, about plenty of stereotypes, and how you can't just call him "Dark" Ryu. We may be all powerful, but we still need a diaper every now and then!...
Metroid Prime Lore
July 31, 2017 13:00 - 1 hourBack with another Lore Boys podcast, we're talking this week about Metroid Prime. With lots of speculation around Metroid Prime 4, we decided to dive in and tackle some of the tougher questions about the series. Questions like does Samus ever use her ice beam to cool her drinks? Why did they name the planet Phaaze but the goo stuff Phazon? What would a cob of corn think of all this? If you like the episode, we'd appreciate it if you could head to iTunes to let us know what you liked so m...
Deus Ex Lore Part 2 - War
July 24, 2017 13:06 - 2 hoursLive from Nunavut, the Lore Boys are here to bring you the 8th grade science fair featuring hyper-advanced alien technology that is Deus Ex and Deus Ex Invisble War. We'll hit all sorts of topics, including lizards, and what they really are. It's almost impossible for us to discuss the illuminati and not discuss lizards, apparently. We can't help it that they're so mysterious, with their scales, their lack of external ears, and their ability to lay eggs. Even if we could have spent a whole ...
Kirby Lore
July 17, 2017 12:34 - 1 hourThis week on Lore Boys we're talking about everyone's favorite space alien who thrives off consuming its prey alive and repurposing their substance for its own twisted ends! It's the Kirby episode! This is a sophisticated podcast, where we discuss Karl Marx and two of his more popular inventions: the love-love stick and the vibrating star wand! Strap your headphones on and come get lost in a house of mirrors with the Lore Boys! Please if you like our show head to iTunes and leave us a revie...
Super Metroid Lore
July 10, 2017 13:00 - 1 hourThis episode of Lore Boys has us talking about the Metroid series! We'll answer all the difficult questions, like is Kirby a Metroid or is Keanu Reeves a Metroid? Is the word 'space' in Space Police redundant? Topics discussed include: the deep-sea origins of the Canadian flagand Child Protective Space Pirates. Please, if you liked the episode or want to contact us, leave us a review on iTunes! We'd love to hear from you and it would really help us out! As always big ups to Mr. Eric Skiff...
Deus Ex Lore Part 1 - Conspiracy
July 03, 2017 13:41 - 2 hoursDid the illuminati have hands in the JFK assassination? Are cyborgs people too? How the heck are we supposed to move all these foxes, chickens, and bags of grain, anyway? Tune in to this episode of Lore Boys and find out all that, plus the interesting story side of the first half of the Deus Ex franchise! If you liked the episode please leave us a review or send us a tweet! Special thanks as always to Eric Skiff for the use of his song A Night of Dizzy Spells. Get ad-free content on...
Alien Lore - Creation of the Xenomorph
June 26, 2017 12:49 - 1 hourThis week's episode of Lore Boys has us talking about Alien and asking all hard questions! Are fish really just dumb for not breathing air? Was Jesus actually a space alien? Does that make Judas a facehugger? Check out the episode and find out! Leave us a comment or send us a tweet with what you think! And if you have the time make sure to head to iTunes to leave us a review! As always, a special thanks to Eric Skiff for the use of his song, A Night of Dizzy Spells. Get ad-free cont...
Lore Boys - E3 2017
June 22, 2017 13:00 - 50 minutesOn this more refined episode of Lore Boys, we have a sit around the bar and talk about E3 2017; what we liked, what we hated, what we're willing to trust and what we know as filthy lies. Please like and subscribed and download the episode, tweet at us, call us names, stalk us, whatever strikes your fancy. Get ad-free content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Megaman X Lore
June 19, 2017 13:00 - 1 hourThis week's episode of Lore Boys has us talking about the Megaman X series. We discuss what makes good robots want to kick shins, how cool Shadow the Hedgehog is, the historic invention of the emoticon, invented in Bulgaria, and much much more! If you have the time, please head over to iTunes and leave us a review! As always a special thanks to Eric Skiff for the use of his song, “A Night of Dizzy Spells” off of Resistor Anthems! http://ericskiff.com/ Get ad-free content on Patreon H...
Borderlands Lore
June 12, 2017 13:00 - 1 hourIn our raunchiest episode yet, we talk about the Borderlands series. We coin the term "Battleborning", discuss a pie more powerful than any other pie, ask the question "Is HAM Radio a precursor to Twitter?", and give you unclear instructions on how to put stuff into your Sanctuary Hole. So check and explore the world of Pandora and at least one of its moons with us! If you have the time, leaving us a rating on iTunes would be a huge help; we'd love to hear your feedback. As always a ...
Team Fortress 2 Lore
June 05, 2017 12:33 - 2 hoursOn this week's episode the Boys talk about eagles abducting babies, unwinnable wars, the sinking of New Zealand, and special gravel which grants eternal life. The topic is TF2, a first-person shooter with probably the zaniest lore we've ever seen. It raises plenty of questions like, "if you don't have a mustache are you really Australian?" and "how would you deal with a scourge of eagles plaguing London?" As always, any questions or comments would be hugely appreciated, and if you have the ...