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

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413: Iceberg 18 - Nord Origins? The Serpent Equals Lorkhan? Dunmer Genes?

Nords came from Atmora, right? This iceberg seems to contradict that, plus more info about the Serpent constellation and maybe the Dunmer understand genetics? We've done

Nov 9
51 min

412: Spooky Scary 20 Questions - Patron Chat, Oct 2026

When you think about scary things, people, or places in Elder Scrolls, what comes to mind? Maybe that was an answer to our 20 questions game this week. Let's find out.

Nov 2
1 h 10 min

411: Past & Future of The Elder Scrolls Series - Retro Next Gen Podcast Feed Drop

Welcome to Lotus of Doom's new show, the Retro Next Gen Podcast. Tom's on vacation this week, so we're feed dropping their latest episode about the past and future of Eld

Oct 26
2 h 15 min

410: Iceberg 18: Doppleganger Heirs, Lorkhan Demiurge & More

The original plan for Oblivion's story may have included doppelganger heirs for the emperor, is Lorkhan modeled after Gnostic beliefs, what are the Ideal Masters, and is

Oct 19
46 min

409: Iceberg 17: The Mystery of Queen Alessia's Burial Site

Queen Alessia is arguably the most important human in the history of Tamriel. Her burial site has remained a mystery for over 4,000 years. So we visited each location to

Oct 5
51 min

408: Which Daedric Princes Could Convince You To Worship Them? - Patron Chat Sept 2026

What would it take for you to worship each Daedric Prince? Could they make you a deal you couldn't refuse? Are there some that you'd never worship? Patreon: https://pat

Sep 28
1 h 20 min

407: Data: Older Games Beat Newer Games - What's going on? Host Crossover Chat Fall 2026

Elder Scrolls is more popular than ever and it's partly due to a major cultural shift. Old books are out-selling new books. Valve pc gaming sales show old game beating ne

Sep 21
1 h 18 min

406: Iceberg 16 - The Secrets of Meteoric Glass (Nobody Talks About, But Should!)

We didn't realize just how interesting and important meteoric glass and iron are to Elder Scrolls Lore until we researched this episode and realized that they're EVERYWHE

Sep 14
51 min

405: Iceberg 15 - Skyforge is OLDER Than The Elves and More!

We're discussing the secret tunnels under the White-Gold tower, Skyforge being super ancient, how Daggerfall got it's name, the End Times Cult of Morrowind, and Female Gi

Sep 7
47 min

404: Moments you wish you could experience again for the first time - Patron Chat, Aug 2026

We've all wished we could experience our favorite games or movie again for the first time. What moments do you wish you could re-live? Patreon: https://patreon.com/elde

Aug 31
1 h 14 min

403: Iceberg 14 - Soap Made From Sload Babies is Disgusting and Real, and more!

We're discussing the real existence of Sload Soap, the Headless Horseman ghost in Skyrim, Memory Stones, Giant Mudcrabs throughout the games, and the goo that daedra come

Aug 24
47 min

402: Elder Scrolls VI: SENTINEL - All Evidence Revealed

We might finally know the name of the next major Elder Scrolls game and sequel to Skyrim. SENTINEL. Here's the evidence and reasons why this makes sense in the lore. Pat

Aug 14
57 min

401: Iceberg 13 - Thu'um is Tonal Magic? Souls are Currency? and more!

The lore iceberg continues with discussions about Souls being Currency, Fort Dawnguard was built for Harkon, the Thu'um is Tonal Magic, Divayth Fyr Still Alive, and what

Aug 10
48 min

400: Elder Scrolls Magic IRL Would Be Crazy - Patron Chat, July 2026

There 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

Aug 3
1 h 18 min

399: Iceberg 12 - Thalmor Eugenics, What are Whispmothers? and more!

The 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 assassi

Jul 27
54 min

398: Iceberg 11 - Giants are Orcs?? Book of Fate & More!

Are 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

Jul 20
48 min

397: Bethesda's Layoffs & The Future of Elder Scrolls

This 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 t

Jul 10
1 h 19 min

396: Iceberg 10 - Altmer Practice Eugenics!? and more!

This 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 P

Jul 6
48 min

395: We need to talk about the new Elder Scrolls games - July 2026 Patron Chat

Microsoft 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?

Jun 29
1 h 05 min

394: Iceberg 9 - Vivec is withholding the cure to vampirism and more!

We're getting deeper and deeper into the lore iceberg. This week's topics include Versidue-Shaie killed Reman III, Underground Falmer Colonies, Temple withholding Vampiri

Jun 22
49 min

Chart trend

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all-time peak

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Chart positions

Where Elder Scrolls Lorecast: Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO and TES VI Video Game Lore & More ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 9, 2026).

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What listeners say

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I’m new to the show and just made it through the whole series backlog! I love the way information is shared with the back and forth method between Tom and Lotus. As I’ve heard it mentioned before in reviews, Lotus’s oddly soothing dad voice makes for easy listening

Ringzs · Oct 2026

Been listening on and off for a few years now. I absolutely love this podcast. From long drives to boring work days there’s always something on here to captivate my mine and get me through whatever is going on. Thank you guys and keep doing what you’re doing!!

Oakleaf_66 · Aug 2026

I discovered this podcast back in September 2025 when I started playing the Oblivion remaster and now I’m caught up with listening to every episode. Such a great podcast! I wasn’t much of a fan of ESO, but I know it fills out a lot of lore. This series has been a great way to catch all that and better understand and appreciate the Elder Scrolls games I do play. I’ve also been overseas in the military and unable to play anything for quite some time now, but this show helps me still get that Elder Scrolls fix and immerse myself in the world of Tamriel to pass the time. I can’t appreciate this show enough. My only complaint with it is… Lotus, your smooth base-y voice has caused a crackle in my speaker 😂 Keep the fun episodes coming guys. I’m thinking when I’m back I’ll sign up on the Patreon and maybe even join in a Patron chat.

GordCar · May 2026

I actually just recently discovered you guys existed, and as a longtime TES fan I was ecstatic to see y’all are still producing content and have so many episodes!! I’m about 40 episodes in after listening for a few weeks and can say this is my favorite podcast! I love the discussion-based style, the positive energy between Tom and Lotus, and as a philosophy major myself I love Tom’s incorporation of real world myth/religion/philosophy and how TES draws from that. Fantastic!! Love ya’lls podcast, please keep it up! P.S. I’m a big believer in 2027 for TES 6. Am I smoking hopium or do y’all agree?

ElizabethTheWitch · Mar 2026

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