Synopsis
Lore Watch is a new podcast from the creators of Blizzard Watch. Every two weeks we'll explore a single lore subject about the World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, or any other games that interest us. Join hosts Anne Stickney, Matthew Rossi, and Joe Perez for an indepth look at the evolving stories of the games we all love.
Episodes
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The history of She-Hulk from comics to television
14/09/2022 Duration: 01h03minThis week, we explore the story of She-Hulk, from her comic debut in 1980 through her multiple television appearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The connecting thread of Azeroth’s cosmic entities
07/09/2022 Duration: 01h01minThis 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 really a Naaru? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why representation in storytelling matters
31/08/2022 Duration: 56minThis 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 into why storytelling about diverse cultures should include input from creators of that culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From The Sandman to Sargeras, the role of gods in our favorite games and shows
24/08/2022 Duration: 01h20sThis 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 Spider-Man. It will make sense when you hear it, we promise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When video games and comics are adapted to TV and movies
17/08/2022 Duration: 01h03minThis 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 Ninja Turtles, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Which WoW lore characters may secretly be dragons?
10/08/2022 Duration: 59minThis 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 still await us in future expansions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is mutants
03/08/2022 Duration: 01h06minThis 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 concept of the anti-heroes in comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring Warhammer 40k’s secret branches of the Inquisition
27/07/2022 Duration: 01h17sThis 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 expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to integrate the 5th Edition D&D multiverse into your next campaign
20/07/2022 Duration: 01h01minThis 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 connected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Which way could the Dragonflight story go?
06/07/2022 Duration: 57minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The impact of the mothers in WoW and Diablo
29/06/2022 Duration: 01h41sThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The impact of the fathers in WoW
22/06/2022 Duration: 01h09minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How one Star Trek story changed the course of SciFi
15/06/2022 Duration: 01h11minThis 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 forge its own path, and the importance of the Star Trek universe to us personally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Which cosmic threats could we face in Dragonflight?
08/06/2022 Duration: 01h06minThis 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 might we be facing in the next expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sylvanas book deep dive with Girls Gone WoW
01/06/2022 Duration: 01h12minThis 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 other sensitive topics included in the book are covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The surprising connection between the Brokers and Vanilla WoW
25/05/2022 Duration: 01h06minThis 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, and whether not Bolvar is dead, alive, or somewhere in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring the Dracthyr and other lesser Dragonflights
18/05/2022 Duration: 59minThis week we continue our exploration of the Dragonflights of Azeroth including the newly introduced Dracthyr as well as the lesser dragon types. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s next for the Red, Blue, and Bronze Dragonflights?
11/05/2022 Duration: 01h01minThis week we continue our exploration of the history and potential future of the Dragonflights this time covering Red, Blue, and Bronze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s next for the Green and Black Dragonflights?
27/04/2022 Duration: 55minThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is the true nature of Azeroth?
13/04/2022 Duration: 01h57sThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.