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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Lore Watch Podcast 211: Is Maldraxxus responsible for the creation of the Undead on Azeroth?
27/10/2021 Duration: 01h10sThe connection between the Shadowlands zone of Maldraxxus and the plague that creates the Undead is explored in this episode along with Jaina Proudmoore's complicated relationship with her father in his last days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 210: WoW Expansion Possibilities
20/10/2021 Duration: 59minWorld of Warcraft could go many different directions in future expansions. In this podcast, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore what an expansion fighting against the wielders of the Light might look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 209: How Blizzard could end the faction conflict in WoW
13/10/2021 Duration: 01h02minThe cosmology chart of WoW classes, the Blood Elves' love of puns, and different scenarios that could lead to the end of the faction divide in WoW are discussed in this latest episode of the Lore Watch Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 208: Could Sylvanas be the next Jailer?
29/09/2021 Duration: 59minThe evolution of the Paladin class, the connection between the Naaru and their colors, and the theory that Sylvanas is being set up to become the next Jailer are this week's discussion topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 207: The History and Lore of WoW Classic's Coilfang Reservoir
22/09/2021 Duration: 01h01minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the history of the many iconic zones that make up The Burning Crusade's Coilfang Reservoir including the 5-man dungeons The Slave Pen, The Underbog, and The Steamvault, as well as the Serpentshire Cavern 25-man raid instance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 206: Should a Dark Ranger class be introduced to WoW?
15/09/2021 Duration: 58minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez discuss their idea of a vacation expansion, the possible link between The Jailer and Argus, and if Blizzard should consider a Dark Ranger class and its Alliance counterpart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 205: The mysterious motives of Ve'nari
08/09/2021 Duration: 49minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the possible purpose of Ve'nari in the WoW Shadowlands storyline, dig into the history of the eredar race before they split into the draenei and man'ari, and discuss their favorite example of environmental storytelling in WoW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 204: The History and Lore of Magtheridon and Gruul's Lairs
01/09/2021 Duration: 01h36sThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez, deep dive into the story behind the Burning Crusade Classic raids Magtheridon's Lair and Gruul's lair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 203: More lore and story of Diablo 2
25/08/2021 Duration: 01h04minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez dedicate the podcast to exploring, you guessed it, more of the lore and story of Diablo 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 202: Diving into Diablo 2 lore
18/08/2021 Duration: 01h04minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the Diablo 2 lore of the Countess in the Black Marsh, if WoW demons can command the Light, and the burning topic of our times: just how does Illidan sleep with those horns and wings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 201: Ancient Kal'dorei empires, Jailer magic, and Night Warrior golden tickets
11/08/2021 Duration: 56minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore how Queen Azshara's influence on the Kal'dorei civilization of the distant past, the nature of the blue crystals the Jailer uses to his own ends, and how Night Warriors might get sorted in the Shadowlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 200: Interview with Blizzard Associate Narrative Designer Anne Stickney
04/08/2021 Duration: 59minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez are joined by a very special guest: Associate Narrative Designer (and former Blizzard Watch writer) Anne Stickney! They talk about her launching the Lore Watch podcast for us back in the day, writing for video games, and her transition from freelance historian for Blizzard to full time narrative designer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 199: The history of Karazhan
28/07/2021 Duration: 58minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez continue their deep dive into WoW dungeon lore, this time focusing on Karazhan. They also speak on the recent sexual harassment lawsuite filed against Activision Blizzard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 198: Deep dive into the Sylvanas 9.1 raid cinematic
14/07/2021 Duration: 01h02minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez discuss the lore ramifications of the Tyrande/Sylvanas cut scene as well as the Sylvanas raid cinematic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 197: The History of Naxxramas
07/07/2021 Duration: 01h07minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez continue their exploration of classic WoW raid lore with a deep dive into the story behind Naxxramas, the floating fortress of the Lich King's main lieutenant Kel'Thuzad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 196: The History of WoW Classic 40-man raid Ahn'Qiraj
30/06/2021 Duration: 01h12minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore and history of the legendary WoW Classic 40-man raid, Ahn'Qiraj. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 195: The History of Onyxia's Lair and Blackwing Lair
23/06/2021 Duration: 01h05minThis week Matt Rossi and Joe Perez continue their exploration of WoW's early content with a deep dive into the history behind the 40-man raids Onyxia's Lair and Blackwing Lair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 194: The History of Molten Core
16/06/2021 Duration: 56minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez dedicate the entire episode to the lore behind Ragnaros the Firelord and the OG WoW raid, Molten Core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 193: The lore behind Diablo's Assassin, Demon Hunter, and Witch Doctor classes
02/06/2021 Duration: 56minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore behind the Assassin, Demon Hunter, and Witch Doctor classes in the Diablo universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lore Watch Podcast 192: The lore behind Diablo's Monk, Necromancer, and Amazon classes
26/05/2021 Duration: 55minThis week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez continue their exploration of Diablo class lore, this time covering the Monk, Necromancer, and Amazon classes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.