Lore Hero
A podcast discussing the past, present, and future of the 5-fret rhythm gaming genre featuring 760Creations, Acai, aWiseMoose, and JasonParadise.
Ep. 88 - The Spirit of Guitar Hero is Alive and Well
In this episode, the boys talk about the Guitar Hero 2 Deluxe tournament last week in Michigan, the newly-formed The Rhythm Company aiming to create a new GH/RB style game, and Power Gig DLC being fully preserved.
Ep. 87 - Drakong InfinaKore Telecaster Edition - New guitar first impressions
In this episode, the boys talk about the recently announced Drakong Infinakore Telecaster guitar controller, as well as some Festival concept art and JP's upcoming solderless kit.
Ep. 86 - A Cowboy's work is never done...
In this episode, the boys talk about Jake's Texas trip, JP's interview with Game Daily, and a girl with twelve fingers playing Clone Hero.
Ep. 85 - No One Saw This Coming
In this episode, the boys talk about Bruno Mars as the Fortnite Festival Season 9 icon, Fret Smasher's new update, and put Fortnite leakers on fraud watch.
Ep. 84 - It's all been downhill since then...
In this video, the boys talk about where we were one year ago, GH Arcade, and the pure childlike wonder video games can give you.
Ep. 83 - It's all over, pack it up
In this episode, the boys talk about Trogdor getting co-op FC'd, YARG's cool new range-shift feature, and Clone Hero's new PTB to combat spamming.
Ep. 82 - We have CRKD guitars - Ask us Anything
In this episode, the boys have CRKD guitars and answer all your questions about them!
Ep. 81 - Exploring the Guitar Hero fandom wiki...
In this episode, the boys talk about the breakthrough in Xbox 360 auth, Guitar Hero Battle of the Bands, and drummin
Ep. 80 - Guitar Hero 7 Gameplay Leaked
In this episode, the boys talk about the recently discovered Guitar Hero 7 gameplay footage, Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives, and PAX East!
Ep. 79 - Nothing happened this week so Jake just started writing on his skin
In this episode, the boys talk about nothing in particular, just a nice hour-long yap sesh about anything and everything.
Ep. 78 - Another GH Permadeath Run Just Happened...
In this episode, the boys talk about new GH Permadeath completions, AngelCustoms leaving the scene, and Rock Band 3 custom venues and character rigging.
Ep. 77 - The first ever lefty FSFC just happened
In this episode, the boys talk about MrElectricNick's first ever lefty GH FSFC, as well as new Festival news and Jake's GH Gauntlet.
Ep. 76 - watch this for drum lore & a quick festival rant
In this episode, the boys learn their deep drums hardware lore, talk about guitar mods, and introduce the Festival Corner™ segment to rant about the Season 8 update.
Ep. 75 - 5-Fret Gaming Jeopardy ft. SneakCoot
In this episode, the boys are joined by SneakCoot, who created a 5-fret rhythm gaming jeopardy board for the boys to test their knowledge with!
Ep. 74 - Our Definitive FAST FOOD TIER LIST
In this episode, the boys talk about fast food for over 2 hours. Happy late April Fools day.
Ep. 73 - Exploring the Alternatives
In this episode, the boys talk about missteps and how things can be better. They also talk about eating burgers really fast. Not joking.
Ep. 72 - We played TTFAF with Herman Li
In this episode, the boys talk about playing TTFAF with Herman Li, some crazy drums achievements, and Marbler's GH1 FGFC using every HOPO.
Ep. 71 - THROUGH THE FIRE AND FLAMES IS COMING
In this episode, the boys talk about the recent leak that Through the Fire and Flames is coming to Fortnite Festival, as well as the new Xbox 360 hypervisor exploit.
Ep. 70 - Lee Guinchard from CRKD answers all your questions about the new Les Paul
In this episode, the boys ask Lee Guinchard from CRKD all the community's burning questions about the new CRKD Gibson Les Paul guitar controller.
Ep. 69 - Reacting to the CRKD Gibson Les Paul (ft. Jprez)
This was a live episode originally streamed during the CRKD Guitar reveal during IGN's Fan Fest on February 27th. We watch the reveal and talk about the guitar.
Ep. 68 - Festival's leaderboard update kinda sucks...
In this episode, the boys talk about the Festival leaderboards update, flat earth, AI, and quantum physics. Not joking.
Ep. 67 - We met with CRKD...
In this episode, the boys talk about their recent trip to CRKD HQ.
Ep. 66 - Ranking Every Song in Guitar Hero 3
In this episode, the boys make a Guitar Hero 3 songs tierlist and share their hot/cold takes!
Ep. 65 - Deep Lore with Award-Winning concert photographer Carlo Cavaluzzi
In this episode, Carlo Cavaluzzi joins the boys to talk about the early days of Guitar Hero and how the game eventually led to him becoming an award-winning concert photographer.
Ep. 64 - The YARG
In this episode, the boys talk about The Yard's charity YARG stream, TikTok's ban and subsequent unban, and much more.
Ep. 63 - Hatsune Miku is here, TikTok is Leaving (Live Episode)
In this special live episode, the boys talked about the imminent TikTok ban, Hatsune Miku in Fortnite, some insane new drums FC's, and more!
Ep. 62 - What if we combined Balatro and Guitar Hero?
In this episode, the boys talk about how a 5 fret game could integrate roguelike mechanics, guitar hardware, and GH3 Permadeath.
Ep. 61 - Finishing 2024 Strong - Jason's Festival Tournament, and Jake's Concert
In this episode, the boys talk about Jason's Fortnite Festival tournament he ran, Jake's concert he got to perform in, and JP abruptly disappearing from us. We hope he gets found and is safe.
Ep. 60 - Acai just did the greatest thing in Guitar Hero history
In this episode, this boys talk about Alec completing GH2 permadeath, Jake acquiring the GH1 SLUS-29177 retail demo disc, and the unfortunate passing of community legend TheTanman1234543. Also, Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Ep. 59 - A Talk with Lee Guinchard (CRKD) & Charles Huang (RedOctane Co-Founder)
In this episode, the boys talk to Lee Guinchard, CEO of Freemode by Embracer (which owns CRKD) and former VP of hardware at RedOctane, and Charles Huang, co-founder of RedOctane and one of the creators of Guitar Hero.
Ep. 58 - Crashing out over Hatsune Miku
In this episode, the boys talk about Fortnite Festival's one year anniversary, Hatsune Miku, and Guitar Hero Permadeath.
Ep. 57 - Jake just acquired the earliest Guitar Hero prototype build ever...
In this episode, the boys talk about the latest Fortnite update, then Jake shows off some cool stuff on the Guitar Hero 6 - First Playable Build prototype disc he just got.
Ep. 56 - CRKD - Welcome Back RedOctane!
In this episode, the boys show off their new CRKD Neo S controllers with the 5-Fret Festival Attachment, talk about the CRKD teasers, and read the CRKD blog post!
Ep. 55 - The greatest Guitar Hero score ever was already beaten...
In this episode, the boys talk about a man who spent $15,000 to look like a dog, the NEW greatest Guitar Hero score, and do some deep and vulnerable mental reflection.
Ep. 54 - Clone Hero leaderboards update is coming!
In this episode, the boys talk about the Clone Hero v1.1 update, Eminem not being in Festival, who we voted for, and more!
Ep. 53 - The greatest Guitar Hero score ever was just achieved
In this episode, the boys talk about greatest score ever achieved in Guitar Hero, Festival Season 6, and a major leak!
Ep. 52 - Discovering a shovelware Guitar Hero ripoff from 2008
In this episode, the boys talk about Popstar Guitar and X Premium. We apologize.
Ep. 51 - Our First Car Accidents
In this episode, the boys talk about their first car accidents, the upcoming Fortnite Festival season, decades-old soft drinks on ebay, and much more!
Ep. 50 - Celebrating One Year of Lore (Live Episode)
In this special LIVE episode, the boys celebrate the one year anniversary of Lore Hero!
Ep. 49 - We're In Our Drum Era
In this episode, the boys discuss the state of Fortnite Festival, our collective interest in drumming, and Egyokeo.