Podcast

Lore Hero

Leisure, Video Games

A podcast discussing the past, present, and future of the 5-fret rhythm gaming genre featuring 760Creations, Acai, aWiseMoose, and JasonParadise.

Episodes
149
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 23 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

149 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep. 145 - Uncovering 20 year old Guitar Hero mysteries

    Episode 145

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about new discoveries on the PS2 SG guitar controllers, some rare faceplates, and community accomplishments that are only happening because people are getting bored.

    1 hr 22 min
  2. Ep. 144 - Stage Tour has a theme song now...

    Episode 144

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the latest song reveal, the process of making the Stage Tour theme song, and a Steam game demo that made a very expensive mistake with AI.

    1 hr 10 min
  3. Ep. 143 - Behind the Scenes on the New Stage Tour Trailer

    Episode 143

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the latest Stage Tour "Play Your Way" trailer, the latest news with Stage Tour, and an impromptu investigation into the mystery of MrPeetZa.

    1 hr 57 min
  4. Ep. 142 - Acai has officially reached UNC STATUS

    Episode 142

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys celebrate Jake and Alec's birthdays, talk about the new Stage Tour song reveal, and where the customs and modding scene is nowadays.

    1 hr 16 min
  5. Ep. 141 - Stage Tour went All Out this week

    Episode 141

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about old games getting new life, first PC games, and the latest Stage Tour song drops.

    1 hr 9 min
  6. Ep. 140 - A deeper look at Arcade instrument types in Stage Tour

    Episode 140

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the new song reveal with Earache Records, discuss Arcade 4-Lane and Arcade 5-Lane in Stage Tour, and finally talk about the LinusTechTips Guitar Hero controller video.

    1 hr 21 min
  7. Ep. 139 - Emulating GH & RB on a $30 phone

    Episode 139

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the 3 new songs joining the Stage Tour setlist, Acai's new $30 phone for emulation, and a prototype of the unreleased DJ Hero 3 game.

    1 hr 16 min
  8. Ep. 138 - Stage Tour hit the mainstream at Gamescom

    Episode 138

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about Stage Tour's latest trailer being shown at Opening Night Live, and everything that happened during and after Gamescom.

    1 hr 43 min
  9. Ep. 137 - An early Guitar Hero World Tour prototype build was found

    Episode 137

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the newly archived Guitar Hero World Tour prototype build, some Stage Tour stuff, and some community achievements.

    1 hr 42 min
  10. Ep. 136 - Rock Band modding has gone too far...

    Episode 136

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the new Stage Tour setlist reveal, deep niche Rock Band lore, and an insane new Rock Band 3 mod that turns it into Project DIVA.

    1 hr 52 min
  11. Ep. 135 - The RIZZLER played our game...

    Episode 135

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the new Stage Tour song drops, Alec and Jake's SDCC experience, and THE RIZZLER.

    1 hr 35 min
  12. Ep. 134 - Secret Lore Behind Stage Tour's Growing Setlist

    Episode 134

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the setlist reveals for Stage Tour and share some behind-the-scenes lore about them, as well as Sony's decision to end new games on discs, and the Black Ops 1 and 2 ports.

    1 hr 45 min
  13. Ep. 133 - Steve Ouimette drops major lore on his iconic Guitar Hero songs

    Episode 133

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys are joined by Steve Ouimette, who regales them with numerous tales from his time making music.

    1 hr 40 min
  14. Ep. 132 - They actually added double bass to Festival...

    Episode 132

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the Fortnite Festival double kicks update, every song now being FC'd on PS2, and YouTube Live 2008 with Freddie Wong and Joe Satriani.

    1 hr 8 min
  15. Ep. 131 - Stage Tour Devs Go In-Depth on the New Trailer

    Episode 131

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the latest Stage Tour Developer Spotlight trailer that debuted at IGN Live 2026, and read through the blog post while adding more juicy delicious context and lore.

    1 hr 22 min
  16. Ep. 130 - Trogdor Year of Humiliation

    Episode 130

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about Trogdor getting burninated in so many new ways, crazy PS2 Rock Band mods, and mastering your hyperfixations.

    1 hr 7 min
  17. Ep. 129 - We Learned Ball through Rhythm Games

    Episode 129

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys go down a rabbit hole of discovery on NBA Baller Beats, discuss licensing music for rhythm games, and talk about some crazy new community accomplishments from the past week.

    1 hr 30 min
  18. Ep. 128 - Fortnite leaked a bunch of new hardware

    Episode 128

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about the new hardware leaked in a Fortnite update, millennial burger joints, and a bunch of cool new community achievements.

    1 hr 44 min
  19. Ep. 127 - The Community is Going Insane

    Episode 127

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys talk about all the recent crazy accomplishments from the community, cats, and some old memories that heal our souls.

    1 hr 24 min
  20. Ep. 126 - We Hit The Motherload

    Episode 126

    Show notes

    In this episode, the boys watch a ton of old Guitar Hero and Rock Band trailers, talk more Festival drums, and dead search engines.

    1 hr 11 min