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Lore Dump

Monty Zander
Mortal Kombat
Kazuma Kiryu
Scorpion
Raiden
Liu Kang
Yakuza
Yakuza 4
Shang Tsung
Kamurocho
Joker
Bioshock Infinite
Yakuza 3
Batman
Okinawa
Shinnok
Quan Chi
Yakuza 0
Rikiya
Shao Kahn
Yakuza Kiwami 2

Hello! This is Lore Dump, the show where we take someone who hasn't played a game and walk them through the full story! YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhgiyBSgi4pVaR7pQK6IIQ MERCH: monty-zander.myspreadshop.co.uk/lore+dump?collection=UDUQuBXovI TWITTER: twitter.com/PodcastDump PATREON: www.patreon.com/montyzander

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes83Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Is this the end of Kazuma Kiryu!? Yakuza 6: The Song of Life comes to a close. Will Monty and Neil agree with Chase that it's the best Yakuza story? Spoilers - yes. A big, teary, epic yes.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:24 - Blood Law00:47:01 ... more

NICE TO MICHIYakuza 6 continues. The Baby Daddy is revealed, the conspiracy grows, and Kiryu is haunted by an eldritch being.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:50 - Footsteps00:49:23 - Heihaizi01:17:35 - Conspiracy01:39:55 - DisappearanceDISCORDh... more

The gang jump back into the Yakuza series with Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. Chase straps in to explain their favourite Yakuza story while Monty and Neil try to figure out who the baby daddy is.We're going to be doing this series forever aren't we.TIME... more

Neil finally gets the chance to indulge and inflict a little Wrestling Lore on Monty and Chase. Monty Marks Out! Chase lets the Barrage Fly! Neil makes several mistakes!- "Yes I know I confused NXT and Tough Enough several times, give me a break" Sho... more

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Hosts

Chase
Host of Lore Dump; long-running presence across episodes with multiple appearances.
Monty Zander
Co-host and creator; central presence with strong involvement in lore discussions.
Neil Aniki
Co-host; frequent participant across lore discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 766 ratings
  • Awesome!

    This is the exact type of show I want when it comes to a video game review show! It's like reliving the game in audio formats. As the host of a paranormal podcast, I want, no, I need the Uncharted games covered now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick_willard28
    United States2 months ago
  • Right up my alley

    I love complicated lore and backstories, especially the often insane lore of video games. This show was tailor-made for nerds like me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X-angwin8r
    United States4 months ago
  • Doing the hard work so you don’t have too

    Fellow Scot’s working their way through some epic game franchises.

    Helpfully reduced my game backlog, muchly thanks gents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lexibhoy
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Awesome!

    This is the exact type of show I want when it comes to a video game review show! I've played the games and when I wanna listen t show about that fame it's cuz I wanna relive it and this is essentially an audio version of the game! Love it 5 stars!!! Make uncharted!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick_willard28
    United States9 months ago
  • Good show

    Gotta say, chase’s hot takes have a 90/10 split, clearly wrong headed most of the time

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gotchaknows
    United Statesa year ago

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The show nails banter and accessibility in explaining complex plots.
Audience appreciates the mix of humor with serious storytelling, and the hosts' chemistry makes long episodes feel shorter.
Lovers of lore will feel right at home with the deep dives and theories.

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Questions and Answers: 2024 Edition
Q: What game or game franchise do you feel you could confidently do a Lore Dump on with zero preparation?
I could confidently do a Lore Dump on Alan Wake or Resident Evil.
Questions and Answers: 2024 Edition
Q: Will you ever cover multimedia franchises, where more than just video games are important to the canon?
We generally won’t, as we focus primarily on video games where lore is closely tied to the gameplay.
Questions and Answers: 2024 Edition
Q: If you could be any supernatural creature, which would you pick?
I would 100% pick a ghost so I could haunt people after I die.

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What is Lore Dump about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Lore-focused discussions that unpack complex game lore through group banter, with a strong emphasis on overarching narratives, character arcs, and fan theories. Episodes frequently explore public, long-running franchises (notably crime dramas and horror-adventure worlds) through a lore-first lens, balancing deep plot analysis with humorous host dynamics and casual storytelling. Notable elements include ensemble-host chemistry, spoiler-friendly theory work, and a lighthearted, beer-and-banter vibe that makes dense storylines approachable for listeners who enjoy backstory, world-building, and controversial takeovers of beloved games. This show is likely especially appealing to hardcore lore fans, casual gamers curious about plot, and sponsors... more

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