Lore Party: A Video Game Lore Podcast

Bruce, Lawerence, and Maya explore the legend of the all-powerful deity Arceus, a mythical creature said to have created the entire Pokémon universe. But it's not the only one responsible for creating Pokémon and reshaping reality...

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

Listen to all of our Pokémon episodes here.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Conner and Kevin explore the tragic history of The Fallen, from their Golden Age to their fall during the Whirlwind and their eventual abandonment by the Traveler. What happens to a once-powerful race when its god deserts them?

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Listen to all of our Destiny episodes here.

Bruce and Lawerence explore how Miles Morales' multicultural identity makes him a different (and maybe "better") Spider-Man than Peter Parker. Miles and Peter approach being superheroes in very different ways because of their race, communities, and origin stories.

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

Listen to all of our Spider-Man episodes here.

Listen to all of our Fire Emblem episodes here.

Conner and Jaden strap into their cockpits and critique the ill-advised tactics in Star Wars: Squadrons. Both Vanguard and Titan Squadron desperately need to do their homework and study iconic space battles in Star Wars canon.

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

Listen to all of our Star Wars episodes here.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris.  Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Bruce and Conner explore new revelations from the Ancient Gods DLC about the Dark Lord Davoth and the shocking origin of Hell. Once a paradise created by The Father, the realm quickly fell to chaos and disarray as its people strove to obtain immortality.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Listen to all of our DOOM episodes here.

Listen to all of our Fire Emblem episodes here.

Lawerence and Leo continue their exploration of Ellie's life in this comprehensive deep-dive. Ever since his decision at the end of the first game, Joel and Ellie's relationship has been complicated. But before she's able to forgive him, she has to first learn to forgive herself.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Listen to all of our The Last of Us episodes here.

Lawerence and Leo explore Ellie in this comprehensive deep-dive of her life. From her early trauma as a child to her harrowing journey in the first game, Ellie's life has been dictated by the choices of other people. In The Last of Us Part II, she finally takes back control.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Listen to all of our The Last of Us episodes here.

Michael is joined by Conner Rush of Fyre Games to discuss being a solo game developer, leveraging a viral TikTok video to find voice actors, and his hit new game Summerland. Summerland is available for free on Steam and itch.io.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris.  Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Conner and Kevin explore the life of Clovis Bray, a narcissistic genius whose discoveries changed the galaxy forever. Do his selfish intentions tarnish his incredible creations, and can we disconnect the flawed inventor from his inventions?

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Listen to all of our Destiny episodes here.

Bhavya and Caleb explore the ways in which manipulation and control are justified in the dystopian cyberpunk world of The Red Strings Club.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Conner and Michael explore the core issue at the heart of the Deus Ex games: do augmentations make you less human, and what does it mean to be human in a society divided and controlled by technology?

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Caleb and Lawerence are joined by Stephen from Geek Elite Media to serve up some drinks and explore the themes of corruption, robotic sentience, and human augmentation in the world of Sukeban Games' hit indie game.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Original music by Lk.

Lawerence and Kevin are joined by actor Yuri Lowenthal to peel back the layers of Peter Parker's trauma and explore the tough lessons he learned from his friends and enemies. Yuri has voiced iconic characters across hundreds of TV shows, films, and video games. He plays Peter Parker in Insomniac's Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales games.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Listen to all of our Spider-Man episodes here.

The Complete Story of Destiny! From origins to Shadowkeep [Timeline and Lore explained] by “My name is Byf” on Youtube

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Bruce and Conner explore how the Doom series does not play by the usual rules of western mythology despite being heavily inspired by it.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Lawerence and Abu are joined by Alex from the Comic Book Club podcast to explore how the comic books and video games take two very different approaches to the origins of Miles Morales.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Conner and Lawerence explore the motivations behind Kessler's crackpot plan to train Cole MacGrath. The iconic Infamous villain was actually a tragic character driven by feelings of self-loathing and the guilt of his own failures.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris.   Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Bruce and Kevin discuss the questionable decisions Jacob Frye makes in Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and explore why his issues with his father make him act out in ways that seem more Templar than Assassin.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Lawerence is joined by Dan from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to jump through the Spiderverse and untangle the relationship between Peter Parker and one of his most iconic villains, Dr. Otto Octavius.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Bruce and Conner explore how multiple characters in the series believe in the utilitarian view that the ends justify the means, making the story of Doom a cautionary tale against overlooking atrocities in the name of the greater good.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of  the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris.  Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Bhavya and Caleb explore the many responsibilities of the soldiers in the Battle Chef Brigade, from cooking to fighting to research. A world faced with a unique challenge was forced to build a unique force to fight it, but at what cost?

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

In this bonus clip, Ty from the In The Keep podcast joins Bruce and Conner to explore the interconnected universe of id Software’s franchises, including the theory that Doomguy is descended from B.J. Blazkowicz and Commander Keen.

Bruce and Conner are joined by Ty from the In The Keep podcast to untangle the messy and inconsistent lore of the Doom franchise. The series was never meant to have deep lore, but a passionate fanbase took it upon themselves to flesh out a lot of the world and backstory.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Lawerence and Conner explore the long and complicated relationship between Norman Osborn and Dr. Otto Octavius, two brilliant scientists who brought out the best and worst in each other.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Conner and Lawerence explore how Brooke Augustine's manipulative and hardline policies as the director of the Department of Unified Protection might actually be her way of trying to help her fellow Conduits.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Bhavya and Caleb are joined by Michael from the Minigame podcast to explore how Coffee Talk uses its mundane barista gameplay to create safe spaces for difficult conversations.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris.  Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

Music by Alexander Nakarda used under creative commons attribution.

Lawerence and Abu explore why Martin Li and Yuri Watanabe became evil. Yuri is a cop with a strong sense of justice and Martin is a self-made billionaire running a massive homeless shelter. What pushed them toward murder and violence?

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Bruce and Conner explore how the Slayer in Doom Eternal disrupted the endless cycle of violence and cooperation between Heaven and Hell by simply getting caught in the middle.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

We're so excited to finally unveil our newest podcast! Join Abu and Leo every other Friday as they explore the vast lore of the Dune universe on Gom Jabbar. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://anchor.fm/gom-jabbar

Follow us on Twitter and visit our site to learn more about the Lore Party Podcast Network.

Original music by Lk.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts.

Lawerence and Neil are joined by David from Another Zelda Podcast to explore the few times a Zelda game takes place outside the Kingdom of Hyrule. It's been 19 years since Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons released, and they're still some of the most unique and interesting Zelda games.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Caleb and Conner make the case for why the divisive Calypso twins don't deserve the hate they received from many fans. Troy and Tyreen are amazing villains once you understand their history and motivations.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Conner, Lawerence, and Jaden revisit Star Wars Republic Commando and explore how the unique personalities of each clone soldier in Delta Squad make them such an effective team.

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

Bruce and Lawerence are joined by lost Pokémon expert Dr. Lava to explore the pocket monsters that could have been.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Caleb and Conner explore the legacy of Borderland's first vault hunter and debate whether his legend lives up to the hype.

They discuss Typhon's early life as a turd farmer on Pandora (1:48), the lucky way his iconic career kicks off (4:34), and whether he's a fortunate fool or a mastermind playing a bit (14:35).

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Abu and Leo discuss the irony of Stardew Valley, where they left their corporate jobs to live the life of a rural farmer but inevitably spent the entire game chasing profits. Games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing are meant to be played at a leisurely pace, without any real objectives. Yet here we are, grinding away the hours to become the richest, have the most stuff, and be the best.

Abu and Leo explore the shockingly dark lives of 5 characters in Stardew Valley, and the ways in which the game tackles some heavy themes.

They discuss the heartbreak of Clint's romantic life (4:37), Marnie and Mayor Lewis' abusive relationship (8:50), the tragedy of Pam's addiction (19:48), and the beautiful message of friendship and community that ties all of their stories together (26:55).

Spotify playlist of all our Stardew Valley episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tJGdZpb7QEqfaLMoSE7Bx?si=b181bf21fa5441c0

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

Bruce and Lawerence explore how legendary Pokémon affect human society.

They discuss what makes legendary Pokémon different (1:10), how their myths are twisted by groups like Team Magma (10:25), and the types of maniacs who think they can actually capture and control the power of a legendary Pokémon (16:10).

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

Abu and Brett are doing a mailbag episode on Wind's Howling, so ask us your burning questions about the Witcher show and also our favorite ice cream flavors! Tweet at us or slide into our DMs on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit your questions to lorepartypodcast@gmail.com.