
Lore Watch Podcast
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Lore Watch Podcast 173: Let's talk about that cinematic leak
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the Jailer's plans, the importance of Azeroth to so many celestial beings, and how the leaked cinematic plays into all of this.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 172: The story of the Shadowlands expansion so far
This week Matt Rossi and Joe Perez dedicate the entire podcast to exploring how the Shadowlands storyline is presented not only through leveling quests and cinematics, but through covenants as well. And they compare this style of storytelling to previous expansions.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 171: Delving into the origins of the Shadowlands
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore what we've learned so far about the Shadowlands and its inhabitants including the role of the Maldraxxi, the inflexibility of the Kyrian, and the possible hand of the Eternal Ones at work.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 170: The impracticalities of the afterlife
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore why the Azeroth's hereafter contains job-related stress, the fate of King Varian's soul, and the possible meaning behind the delightful Tea Tales world quests.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 169: Story speculation for WoW patch 9.1
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore implications for future patches in the Shadowlands expansion, the possible connection between the Ethereals and the brokers in Oribos, and the Indiana Jones/Babylon 5 references discovered in the game.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 168: The spoilery spoiling spoiltastic Shadowlands episode
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore implications revealed in the new Shadowlands cinematics introduced with launch week. Did we mention this episode full of spoilers?If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 167: Sylvanas and the long game
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore Sylvanas' intentions given the new short story We Ride Forth, the afterlife possibilities for Nathanos, and the dangling plot threads of Battle for Azeroth.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 166: Not to be a Nathanos apologist, but...
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the softer side of Nathanos Blightcaller, the role of Frostmourne in the Lich King's hands, and the connection between Elune and the Naaru.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 165: Dragons as a playable race in WoW
This week on Lore Watch, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore how lore can inform your transmog choices, if Death Knights have warm skin, and the viability of Dragons as a playable race.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 164: The hierarchy of evil in World of Warcraft
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore where Void and Fel energy fall on the spectrum of evil, the likelihood of Shandris Feathermoon as the next leader of the Night Elves, and the ramifications of Death Knights using Frostmourne to heal Azeroth in Legion.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 163: Deep diving futher into the Sylvanas story arc
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore more possibilities surrounding Sylvanas and her motives including her deal with Helya for the lantern, why she broke the Helm of Domination instead of wearing it, and what Shadowlands realm she would have landed in had she not been killed by Frostmourne.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 162: What is Sylvanas' true endgame?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore Gul'dan's prophetic last words in Legion, the fate of Gallywix at the end of Battle for Azeroth, and the clues about the true motive of Sylvanas Windrunner in WoW Shadowlands. Also note, the Lore Watch as well as the Blizzard Watch weekly podcasts are now available on Spotify.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 161: What is the true nature of The Maw?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the many theories on the true nature of The Maw in WoW: Shadowlands.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 160: The life and death and afterlife of Uther the Lightbringer
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the storyline so far for Uther, what Sylvanas asked of Helya, and the future of the former Horde Warchief Vol'jin.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 159: The WoW Shadowlands paradox problem
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore ramifications of the recent interview with Blizzard Lead Narrative Designer Steve Danuser focusing on death, afterlife, and the souls of alternate universe characters in Azeroth.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 158: Our WoW Revendreth Afterlives analysis
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the last WoW Afterlives short focused on Revendreth, their evolving opinion of the Shadowlands expansion, and how death works in the afterlife.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 157: Of Afterlives and infiltration
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore implications of the Ardenweald Afterlives short as well as the datamined information about the dreadlords possible string-pulling behind the scenes.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 156: Delving into WoW Shadowlands Afterlives
This week Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore implications behind the Bastion and Maldraxxus Afterlives shorts. Plus, the massive ramifications of the revelation that Dreadlords might be WoW's version of The Illuminati.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 155: Can Nathanos Blightcaller truly be killed?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the ties between the Elemental Plane and the Shadowlands, if the dragon you're riding is a transformed humanoid, and the nature of Nathanos Blightcaller's undeath.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 154: Who is the next to turn to the dark side?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the hidden parts of Azeroth, the true motives of the Jailer, and which major lore figure in WoW is next to betray everything they stand for to embrace the darkness within.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 153: Shadow Anduin, Neglected Thrall, and the Titan of Death
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the implications of Anduin's encounter with shadow power in the latest WoW novel, the future of the retired Thrall, and the possible identity of The Jailer.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 152: Knitting for dragons, lost continents, and regional food in Azeroth
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the Infinite Dragonflight's Tailoring directive, what lost continents may still exist in Azeroth, and speculation on the unique delicacies of the races of WoW.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 151: The subtle scent of Nathanos' corruption
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the ties between Bwonsamdi and the Maw, the true origins of the Tauren, and the cologne of choice for Nathanos to keep his enemies guessing.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 150: How could the WoW Shadowlands story play out?
This week Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the WoW Shadowlands story we've been given so far and speculate on where it may be going as the expansion progresses. Plus, digging into the motives of Bwonsamdi in the new Shadows Rising novel.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 149: Does Bolvar have a secret agenda in Shadowlands?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the Jailer's position in the hierarchy of Azeroth's pantheon of cosmic beings, the actions of Sylvanas in the new Shadows Rising novel, and if Bolvar has a long term plan that explains why he was so easily defeated in the WoW Shadowlands cinematic.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 148: Interview with Shadows Rising author Madeleine Roux
In a very special Lore Watch Podcast this week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez dig into the lore questions behind the new WoW Shadowlands novel, Shadows Rising, with author Madeleine Roux.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 147: Who should be King Anduin's queen?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore if the Forsaken should accept Calia Menethil as their leader, the history of Dire Maul, and who among the major lore figures of Azeroth should ascend the throne in Stormwind next to Anduin.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 146: Is it time for a Forsaken Druid?
This week Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore behind the Night Elf wisp form, the tangled story behind the Warlords of Draenor expansion, and what new race/class combinations Blizzard could consider next.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 145: Where are the Moms of Warcraft?
This week Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lack of mothers in Azeroth, why the Panderans stick with the Horde, and if we have truly misjudged Sylvanas.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 144: Lor'themar and Thalyssra sittin' in a tree
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez discuss the recent short story released by Blizzard focusing on the relationship between Lor'themar and Thalyssra. What does it mean? And, more importantly, who should be next?If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 143: Diving deeper into a third faction in WoW
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez continue their exploration of the idea of a third faction in WoW consisting of many of the NPC races of Azeroth.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 142: Can the barbaric races of Azeroth form a third faction?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore if Maeiv is losing support from the Night Elves, if N'Zoth really holds his knaifu Xal'atath close to his corrupted heart, and the idea of the lesser races of Azeroth (Gnolls, Kobolds, Quillboar, etc) uniting to form a third faction.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 141: Sally Whitemane and the Scarlet Crusade
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez devote the entire podcast to exploring the twisted history of the fanatical Sally Whitemane and her Scarlet Crusade.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Podcast 140: Just how powerful is The Jailer?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the strength of The Jailer, what other worlds the Shadowlands pull the dead from, and the possible fate of everyone's favorite knaifu, Xal'atath.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 139: Is Azeroth growing?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the possibility of a Battle for Gilneas content patch, new landmasses implying Azeroth is growing, and void-infested Titans, of course.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 138: What if we never went to Pandaria?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the new propaganda books uncovered for the Scarlet Crusade, Shadowlands Covenant options, and what the game would be like if we never went to Pandaria.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 137: What dead WoW lore characters should come back in Shadowlands?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore which dead WoW lore characters they would like to meet again in Shadowlands, the new Old Gods, and the chances of Azeroth waking up.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 136: Is Azeroth the Titan of Hope?
This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the idea of non-human/non-Night Elf Worgen, the return of Hakkar, and is Azeroth the Titan of Hope?If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 135: What WoW NPCs should get the spotlight in Shadowlands?
This week, Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore which zones and prominent NPCs from WoW's past expansions should get a starring role in the upcoming Shadowlands expansion.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 134: The lore implications of Overwatch's newest hero Echo
This week, Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore impact of Overwatch's newest hero, Echo. They also explore the differences between a Paladin and Crusader in the Diablo universe.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 133: Ye gods! The cosmology of Diablo explored
Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore the gods and demons that represent the mythology underlying Diablo and also the seven human kingdoms of Arathor in WoW.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 132: The timey-whimey Shadowlands question
This week Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore the flow of time in Shadowlands, Bolvar's motivation behind losing to Sylvanas, and the delicate of question of hybrid mating habits.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 131: The Great Horde Soul Heist
This week Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore what the lore of Azeroth would be 20-50 years in the world's future and how the Horde can redeem themselves with a Night Elf soul heist.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 130: How much anima is your Night Elf soul worth?
Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore how Shadowlands may affect the Forsaken culture, using lore to justify eliminating the faction divide, and how anima might work from a lore perspective.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 129: Overwatch Lore and Story Discussion with Crow Tomkus
This week our Lore Watchers Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore the story behind the characters and settings of Overwatch with special guest Crow Tomkus.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 128: Conflict in the Alliance and the future of Gnomes
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Lore Watch Episode 127: How far will Tyrande go for justice?
Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore the possible storylines for Tyrande and her quest for justice for the Night Elves.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 126: What awaits us on the rest of Azeroth
Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore what possible areas exist beyond the known map of Azeroth for future expansions.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 125: The Case for Night Elf Paladins
Matthew Rossi and Joe Perez explore the place of Night Elves in Azeroth and if they could one day be playable as Paladins.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lore Watch Episode 124: Should Mogu be an Allied Race?
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