Podcast

Mass Effect Lorecast: Video Game Lore, News & More

Games, Leisure, Video Games

This show is in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally! Explore the universe of lore behind the Mass Effect games plus updates on news about new game releases and more. Brought to you by Robots Radio, home of the Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Cyberpunk Lorecast, and many other high-quality and informative shows. Get awesome rewards & support the show: patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Watch live on Sundays @ 10:30pm ET: youtube.com/c/robotsradio Advertise with us & business inquiries: robotsnetwork@gmail.com

Video Games chart
#92
Episodes
261
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
59 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

261 episodes, from the first

  1. 00: Episode 1 Revisited: START HERE

    Episode 1

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    Let's take a look back at our very first episode, and how right and wrong we were about if Shepard is coming back in the next Mass Effect game.

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    47 min
  2. 01: Is Shepard Alive? + Teaser Trailer Hidden Details

    Episode 1

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    Welcome to the Mass Effect Lorecast. We kick off the first episode with a discussion of the evidence for and against if Shepard is still alive or not. We discuss which ending might be canon and reveal some of the hidden details in the teaser trailer for the next Mass Effect game to support our points. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 12 min
  3. 02: The First Contact War

    Episode 2

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    The First Contact War paved the way for humans in the universe, but we didn't make the best first impression... Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 12 min
  4. 03: The Rachni War & The Krogan "Solution"

    Episode 3

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    How dangerous were the Rachni and was the "solution" worth it? Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 2 min
  5. 04: The Krogan Problem & The Genophage "Solution"

    Episode 4

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    The Rachni "solution" created a new Krogan problem... and that required another "solution" - the genophage. Here's what we know. Plus, the Mass Effect Legendary edition comes out soon! We talk about our plans as that gets closer to launch. (It went gold!) Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    58 min
  6. 05: The Creation of the Geth & The Geth War

    Episode 5

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    Here's how the Geth were created by the Quarians, plus the amazing details about the Geth War that happened 300 years before the beginning of Mass Effect 1. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr
  7. 06: The Protheans

    Episode 6

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    The Protheans were here before any of the current space-faring races of Mass Effect, but they too stood on the shoulders of giants... Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 16 min
  8. 07: The Asari Lore

    Episode 6

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    The Asari are the blue skinned ancient alien race who are mono-gendered yet "female" in appearance and are full of mystery. Why were they so much more advanced than other intelligent races? How do they reproduce? Are they hiding a secret? Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 7 min
  9. 08: Mass Effect Legendary Edition First Impressions

    Episode 8

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    Tom & Sam discuss their first impressions of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition's gameplay, graphics, and upgrades from the originals, plus a complete list of the content changes. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Links: Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 10 min
  10. 09: The Salarians

    Episode 9

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    Tom & Sam dig into who the Salarians are, their strange biology, reproduction, culture, and history. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 14 min
  11. 10: Community Thoughts on Legendary Edition (1st Monthly Patron Chat!)

    Episode 10

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    The Mass Effect Legendary Edition does a lot of things right, and a few things still need improvement. We chat with our patrons about their experiences with the games so far. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 20 min
  12. 11: The Turians

    Episode 11

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    The Turians are often considered the Bushido race in Mass Effect. We dig into the lore and the real-world influences and find out that there's a lot more going on. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 30 min
  13. 12: The Volus

    Episode 12

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    The Volus are the short, rotund bankers of the universe, but there's more to them than meets the eye... if you lean down a bit. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 16 min
  14. 13: The Batarians (WARNING: POTTY WORDS & POLITICAL TALK)

    Episode 13

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    Do the Batarians get a bad rap? Is there more to this aggressive species than we see in our regular interactions with them? Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Links: Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 20 min
  15. 14: Which Race Would You Be? (Monthly Patron Chat)

    Episode 14

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    If you were in Mass Effect, which race would you choose to be? Which do you think (other than human) are you most like already? Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Links: Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 9 min
  16. 15: The Elcor

    Episode 15

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    This week we discuss the Elcor, the large, slow race with the weird mouth slots and their crazy planet with 4 times the gravity of earth. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Links: Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 11 min
  17. 16: The Hanar & The Drell

    Episode 16

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    The Hanar and the Drell are lesser known races with an interesting, interlocking story. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 10 min
  18. 17: The Great Ending Debate (Patron Chat)

    Episode 17

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    In this heated, yet respectful debate, our patrons chime in about which ending for Mass Effect 3 they chose and which they think is best. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Links: Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 23 min
  19. 18: The Quarians

    Episode 18

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    The quarians are a nomadic species of humanoid aliens known for their skills with technology and synthetic intelligence. Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    43 min
  20. 19: The Krogan

    Episode 19

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    The Krogans are one of the toughest and most violent of the sentient races in the galaxy, but they are also strangely evolved more like prey than predators. What caused this peculiar evolution and what do we know about their history? Subscribe so you don't miss any Mass Effect Lorecast Podcast episodes, lore, and other Mass Effect content from Robots Radio! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Storyblocks.com: Storyblocks.com/robotsradio Want to support the show for no extra cost? Use the link to sign up for Game Pass now! Click: http://bit.ly/XBGPass Join us LIVE Sunday 10:30pm EST / 7:30pm PST: https://twitch.tv/robotsradio Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhM Twitter: twitter.com/masseffectcast Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license https://robotsradio.net

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    1 hr 11 min