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Character Deep Dive #27: Nathaniel Howe May 29, 2025

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In this week's episode, the Cups are traveling between the Free Marches and Ferelden to discuss none other than Nathaniel Howe. He's the eldest son of the disgraced Howe family, a distinguished fighter, and depending on your choices, a Grey Warden. Listen now to hear our takes on this character from Dragon Age Origins: Awakening!

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Dragon Age: What If? | May 2025 Patron Chat May 22, 2025

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Warning: Heavy spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard in this episode!

In this week's episode, the Cups and the patrons hypothesize over some non-canon "What If?" scenarios, and of course, we have plenty of lively discussion about what would happen to Thedas if any of these scenarios were to come true. Join us by sharing your What Ifs in the comments!

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Andoral and the Fourth Blight May 15, 2025

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In this week's episode, the Cups talk about the fourth blight -- one that many Thedosians thought was the last blight. We also talk about Andoral, the old god/dragon thrall. Listen now to find out everything we know about this subject!

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Character Deep Dive #26: Aveline Vallen May 08, 2025

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In this week's episode, the Cups are heading back to the Free Marches to discuss none other than Aveline Vallen. She's a wife, widow, Captain of the guard, and so much more. Listen now to hear our takes on this character from Dragon Age 2!

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Dragon Age: Hear Me Out Cake | April 2025 Patron Chat May 01, 2025

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The Cups are joined by the patrons to make our very own Dragon Age: Hear Me Out Cake! Answers range from the very tame and very understandable to the very extreme and very unhinged. Listen now and add any other characters via the comments!

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Toth and the Third Blight Apr 24, 2025

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In this week's episode, the Cups break down everything we know about the Old God Toth and the Blight that he initiated -- the Third Blight. We also feature Orlesian and Tevinter colonialism, the rise of Nevarra, and so much more. Listen now!

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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).

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Zazikel and the Second Blight Apr 17, 2025

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In this week's episode, the Cups break down everything we know about the Old God Zazikel and the Blight that he initiated -- the Second Blight. We also feature the Orlesian Empire, the prime of the Grey Wardens, and so much more. Listen now!

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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).

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Character Deep Dive #25: Thom Rainier, aka Blackwall Apr 10, 2025

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We're back with another character deep dive, this time on the Dragon Age: Inquisition companion known as Blackwall, or actually Thom Rainier. We talk about his role in Inquisition, his suspicious comments, and of course, the twist in his story. Note: there are some spoilers for Veilguard and Inquisition in this episode.

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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).

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What Era Would You Like to See a New DA Story From? | March 2025 Patron Chat Apr 03, 2025

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The patrons join the Cups to talk about what historical era in Thedas they'd like to see a story come from. We'll specify which era, as well as if we think it would be best as a tv show, game, book, etc. Listen now!

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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).

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Dumat and the First Blight Mar 27, 2025

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In this week's episode, the Cups break down everything we know about the Old God Dumat and the Blight that he initiated -- the very First Blight. We also feature the Dwarven Empire, the founding of the Grey Wardens, and so much more. Additionally, we can't emphasize enough how devastating this Blight would have been to Thedas. Listen now!

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Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast

We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards!

Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com

If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart

If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios

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).

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