Lore Boys is a podcast where three best friends talk about fake history. Hosts Peter O'Donoghue, Ethan Palmer, and James Miller are avid video-game players. They also have an obsession with comic and superhero media. The hosts enjoy things like The Witcher, Judge Dredd, the Dragon Ball series, and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. But reading or watching these tales is not enough for these three.

To become immersed in these worlds, the trio must understand their history. They have made it their mission to learn the origin stories of their favorite characters. Characters upbringings, family traditions, and childhood nemeses are all essential information. Peter, Ethan, and James invite listeners on the journey with them.

When the hosts of Lore Boys started their podcast in 2017, they hadn't formulated a plan. It was a place for friends to have a drink and discuss their favorite video games. The topic of that first episode was Team Fortress 2. The first-person shooter game has some of the zaniest lore in the industry, giving the three a lot to discuss. Peter, Ethan, and James debated how to deal with a scourge of eagles plaguing London while making fun of excessive mustaches. The following episodes also focused on video games. Those included Borderlands, Deus Ex, Street Fighter, and more.

As Lore Boys progressed, the hosts began diversifying their topics. Instead of only discussing video games, the three expanded to tabletop games. In an episode about Dungeons & Dragons, they discuss what makes it so attractive to geeks.

The latest episode might also discuss conspiracy theories. The hosts explore why people believe aliens landed in the US in the 1960s. They even examine the stories around Santa Claus and how he became a part of many cultures. Peter, Ethan, and James enjoy talking about anything with a fictionalized backstory.

New episodes of the Lore Boys podcast come out on Wednesdays.