Dragon Age Lorecast

Welcome to Season 4! In this week's episode, the Cups talk about mabari--the best boys and girls of Thedas! We talk about how the mabari are the best pets ever, their origins, folk stories behind them, and their association with Ferelden. We especially hope to get another mabari companion or summonable unit in DAD! TAKE THE DRAGON AGE LORECAST COMMUNITY SURVEY HERE!! If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Do you love our new intro and outro music?? Send a thank you to or commission Pipeman Studios! pipemanstudios.com Sources: Dialogue with the Kennelmaster, Dragon Age Origins Dialogue with Fenris, Dragon Age 2 The Stolen Throne by David Gaider, pages 19-22 Codex: Andraste's Mabari Mabari Dominance Dogs in Ferelden Dog Mabari War Hound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Nov 202256min

HAPPY SPOOKTOBER! Jennasis and Virvada dressed up as Teecup and Shecup for Halloween....these are the results! In this episode, we discuss the cutest vermin in all of Thedas--NUGS. Surprisingly, there's actually a lot of lore on this topic, so buckle up and get ready for this nugtastic Halloween episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast. Follow the two girls on Twitter @twogirlsoneship If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 303, 265, 25, 251, 86 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 162  Codex: Nug, Dragon Age Origins Nug, Dragon Age Inquisition Schmooples On the Condition of Your Charges In Praise of the Humble Nug Tug Quests: The Big One? Nug King  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Okt 202253min

In this week's episode, the Cups—along with Cyke from the MCU Lorecast and Mass Effect Blue Shift Podcast—dive into another main character and party companion from Dragon Age 2, the one and only Anders. We talk about Anders' backstory, escape attempts from the Circle, his joining with Justice, and his plot to bomb the Chantry. We also spend time discussing and analyzing Anders' opinions of elves, when Justice becomes a demon, modern-day comparisons, and whether or not his actions were justified. Follow the MCU Lorecast on Twitter @MCULorecast. If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, 160-163 Mary Kirby. https://twitter.com/BioMaryKirby/status/485140931352342528 . Twitter. BioWare: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development, p. 228 Anders, short story. https://dragonage.fandom.com/wiki/Anders_(short_story) Codex: Anders, Dragon Age 2 Anders, Dragon Age Awakening Anders--After The Deep Roads Anders--The Last Three Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Okt 20221h 28min

On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, the Cups and the patrons discuss ideas of origin stories for the upcoming Dragon Age game, Dragon Age: DreadWolf. We also mention a few general ideas for DA:D and discuss origin stories from Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age 2. If you want to join us on the show next month, make sure to sign up as a patron by November! Want to chime in on the conversation? You too can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Okt 20221h

Join Austin and Shelby as they end their discussion on spirits. This week we take a look at a few lesser known spirits--the spirits of curiosity, knowledge and command. As well as we have a deep discussion on what constitutes a spirit, and if the inclusion of these spirits break the lore. If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Dragon Age Wiki: Librarians Archivist Quests: Burdens of Command Trespasser Nature of the Beast Tevinter Nights, "Down Among the Dead Men" by Sylvia Feketekuty Dragon Age: The Last Court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Okt 202257min

In this week's episode, the Cups—along with Bee and Vega from the When in Thedas Podcast—dive into another main character and party companion from Dragon Age: Inquisition, Vivienne. We talk about Vivienne's backstory, accomplishments, role in the Circles, the Orlesian Court, and in the Inquisition. We also spend time discussing and analyzing how prejudice and unintentional racism have factored into the development and reception of Vivienne. Listen to the When in Thedas Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-in-thedas/id1638272522 Follow When in Thedas on Twitter @WheninThedasPC If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, pages 235-239 Banter with Cole and Vivienne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uFbqNnj3l8&feature=share https://dalishious.tumblr.com/post/182968967927/falsities-about-vivienne Codex: Vivienne: Madam de Fer Vivienne and the Last Few Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Okt 20221h 38min

On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, the Cups and the patrons discuss which demons we would be most susceptible to and why. We also mention which demons we would not be susceptible to and which demons are just kinda weird. If you want to join us on the show next month, make sure to sign up as a patron by October! Want to chime in on the conversation? You too can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Sep 202249min

Welcome to the Inheritance Cycle Page by Page: A Book Club and Discussion Podcast! The Cups, also known as Austin and Shelby, will be reading through the Inheritance Cycle books and analyzing them one chapter at a time. We're starting off today with Prologue, and all the mysteries that it offers. Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server, where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite video games and fandoms: https://discord.gg/EujAWpCqph Join the Robots Radio discord server: https://discord.gg/ZDmuQw2jCK Follow us on Twitter at @inheritancepage, and you can email us at inheritancepage@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Sep 202214min