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Assassin's Creed Lorecast

The Cups
Assassin's Creed
Templars
Assassins
Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Isu
Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Yasuke
Pieces Of Eden
Animus
Edward Kenway
Cassandra
Ezio Auditore
Ezio
Assassins Creed
Desmond Miles
Abstergo
Desmond
Oda Nobunaga
Order Of Ancients

A podcast dedicated to all of the mysterious, subtle, and historical lore of the Assassin's Creed Universe. Co-created and co-hosted by Teecup and Shecup, who you may also know as The Cups or Austin and Shelby. We'll take a leap of faith into topics such as the history behind the Assassins and Templars, the infinite Pieces of Eden, individual Isu and their sages, character deep dives, and more. Th... more

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Latest Episodes

The Cups are back with another assassin v. templar conversation -- this time about the iconic and infamous queen of France! Marie Antoinette, known for saying "Let them eat cake," inspiring one of the French Revolutions, is our subject today. Let us ... more

This week, SirSitsALot joins the show again to discuss what which Assassin's Creed protagonists would fit which superlatives. Only this time, we have a predetermined list AND we can't repeat any answers. Listen now and let us know if you would have a... more

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We're back looking at another Object Board Circle from Assassin's Creed: Shadows. This one is an opposing group of Shinobi that value the Godai philosophy. They also involve companion and potential romance Katsuhime, and serve as somewhat of a foil t... more

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We're back with another assassin v. templar episode -- this time we're out of America and heading east, to the land of Russia. We're looking at the founder of Leninism, leader of the Bolsheviks, and uniter of the USSR, Vladimir Lenin himself. Let us ... more

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Austin
Austin (Teecup) is a co-host, known for hosting duties and deep AC lore knowledge.
Shelby
Shelby (Shecup) is a co-host, known for character deep dives and play-through updates.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 607 ratings
  • Great podcast

    This is a great podcast, and the cups are great hosts. I really like the assassin v Templar episodes, and I had theories I wanted to share. In the John Lennon episode, you both said that he was a Templar puppet to make fun of the assassins. This makes even more sense to me because one of the Beatles most popular songs, Eleanor rigby has to be Templar propaganda. First off, the song is about living a life alone and then dying alone, which makes fun of the assassin ideology. It’s also about indivi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garpo1819
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is Great!

    Hey, if you’re reading this, I just want you to know how great I think this podcast is. I love listening to the lore and interesting “what-if’s” that I’d never thought of. I personally like Edward Kenway the most. Thank you for making my day a little more interesting! I hope ya’ll are doing well, keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaptainKidd4978
    United States2 months ago
  • That didn’t take long

    Took all of 3 episodes to bash Christianity. Sorry out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Blastr467
    United States2 months ago
  • I love you guys

    Hey guys I listen to you guys every night before I sleep you guys are brilliant I love your podcasts keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Stuart brown
    Australia4 months ago
  • Hi

    I absolutely love this game franchise. I started with AC 2 after watching my best friend play it, I had a difficult time getting used to the controls. Im in the middle of shadows and my favourite assassin is bayek then Edward Kenway

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASKGSJackie
    Canada8 months ago

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Listeners praise deep-dive lore analysis and cross-media references.
Criticism centers on pacing or occasional strong/opinionated takes that may not appeal to all listeners.
Fans enjoy the hosts' banter and approachable nerd-culture humor.

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#164
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#68
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#200
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#206
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#227
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What Assassin's Creed Character Would Be an Influencer? | April 2026 Patron Chat
Q: Who would host a 'get ready with me' style content?
Aveline or armor-customization-focused characters are identified as natural fits for that format, with Cassandra and Avor also mentioned as potential creators for stylish or fashion-forward content.
What Assassin's Creed Character Would Be an Influencer? | April 2026 Patron Chat
Q: Who is most likely to get banned and have to create their own social media, Ergo, Truth Social?
A number of contenders are suggested, with opinions that figures like Warren Vidic or Edward Kenway might face platform bans due to controversial or criminal-tinged behavior, while others argue that no single figure is beyond moderation, and some would simply push into alternative platforms.
Emoji Trivia | December 2025 Patron Chat
Q: Which Assassin's Creed protagonists have never come in contact with a piece of Eden?
The protagonists are Nawe and Yasuke.
Assassin's Creed: Shadows Expectations | February 2025 Patron Chat
Q: How do you feel about the lack of modern-day storyline in the new game?
The absence of a modern-day narrative is concerning as it detracts from the depth provided by previous titles; players miss that connection to today's world.
Assassin's Creed: Shadows Expectations | February 2025 Patron Chat
Q: What are your thoughts on the new canon mode in the game?
The canon mode limits players' dialogue options to enhance storytelling, allowing for a more linear narrative focused on historical accuracy.

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A lore-focused deep-dive show centered on the Assassin's Creed universe, exploring in-depth lore, Isu mythology, and cross-media storytelling. The hosts—Austin (Teecup) and Shelby (Shecup)—balance rigorous analysis of characters, historical parallels, and game design with engaging banter, often weaving in multiple AC titles, comics, and remakes. Episodes frequently feature character deep dives, genre and storytelling discussions, and lively debates about how lore threads connect across timelines, while occasional mid-roll sponsor reads keep pacing varied. The show stands out for its breadth of mediums, thoughtful critique, and a collaborative, enthusiastic style that appeals to serious fans who want both facts and theorizing-based conversat... more

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