Joshua Graham | Fallout Lore

[@Synonymous101]

You're a good neighbor to us. We all go through periods of darkness. In such times, we can turn to the Lord, but it's good to have friends.

[@Izzzzanagi]

No joke, no scam 100% facts

[@anabelbtenz]

LESSSGOOOOOO

[@JuliusKrieger]

Agreed.

[@gb_acon]

love the thumbnail and effort gone to this video!!

[@bemusedlist9242]

Only freinds I have bully me for smoking pot

[@TripppAU]

The voice actor for Joshua did such an excellent job on the character.

[@buhlake3391]

He's also the VA for the arson detective you work with in L.A. Noire!

[@thegeneralpopulace8513]

He really did. Mr. Keith Szarabajka,one of my favorite frequent Bethesda collaborators.

[@hermos3602]

He also voiced Dr. Blackburn from Fallout 76.

[@thegeneralpopulace8513]

@@hermos3602 And Erandur (among others) in Skyrim.

[@Jtoob-z5n]

@@hermos3602 ew F76

[@elic1356]

Joshua Graham is one of those characters that could easily have a stand-alone show, film, or book written about him.

[@wafflez7143]

100 percent

[@Gutvald]

It's just a classic story of monster-man seeking redemption.

[@highinquisitorvanwiller8904]

There was one that got canceled.

[@Mcsnickers_7]

Whole dlc honest hearts could be a great movie especially when we're talking about Randall Clark

[@dang5736]

I honestly like not getting any more about him. It’s hard to do the character justice, and it’s more thought-provoking (to me at least) to imagine everything he did & went through than it being shown to me.

[@Terrato45]

"I survived because the fire inside burned brighter than the fire around me." 🔥

[@BrandonMcCurry999]

That

[@PeekaPeep]

Sounds like Darth Vader's ordeal, lol.

[@concept5631]

Can we all take a moment to recognize how much of a physical monster Joshua must've been before being burned

[@concept5631]

Man would've slapped Lanius around

[@UltimateGamerCC]

probably would have killed Lanius in a 1v1.

[@butcherpete2286]

Probably one of the greatest characters in Fallout lore. At least a top 5. And to think.... He's only in a short DLC. What a great arc and not to mention really good voice acting too

[@Virgil-Arcanum]

Personal top 5: 1. Harold 2. The Master 3. Joshua Graham 4. Nick Valentine 5. Marcus

[@Solidsnake856]

With A.I. being able to mimic voice pretty well nowadays, I wonder if we'll ever get quest mods with Graham. Would be a dream come true

[@dumbtweacz2150]

He’s in a short dlc but he’s mentioned throughout the game a lot….so there’s no clout there

[@ElPolloLoco7689]

@@dumbtweacz2150 The man is literally such a legend that he feels like an integral part of the story even tho you see him in a short, optional DLC. Kinda like Elijah, in a way, but actually likeable

[@dumbtweacz2150]

@@ElPolloLoco7689 bro HE IS PART OF THE STORY not just some optional dlc

[@metroidhunter965]

I love the Terrifying Presence perk in NV. But Graham has an even more terrifying quote, which lends itself mostly due to his history: “There are many reasons why that would be a bad idea. I will illuminate three. First, do not believe that because Daniel is a missionary, he is incapable or unwilling to defend himself. Second, If you harm Daniel or any of the Sorrows or Dead Horses, I will find you. Make no mistake. God willing, you will not leave this valley. Lastly, waging war on good people is bad for the soul. This may not seem important to you now, but it’s the most important thing I’ve said.”

[@valdezjones]

Holy cow. I need to go back and play Honest Hearts.

[@Rj-pw7zs]

It's such a badass threat.

[@hamby2232]

Joshua is probably one of my top 3 favorite characters in the game story and writing wise

[@gabriellecollier8127]

Who are the other two?

[@hamby2232]

@@gabriellecollier8127 Ulysses and klein

[@oscars4608]

Agreed. For me it’s between him and Arcade Gannon, their tales of redemption after serving terrible powers is really poignant.

[@hamby2232]

@@oscars4608 i do like the idea of a past enclave member joining a humanitarian group to run away from his past I'm also just a sucker for characters who for whatever reason were evil in some way but have changed and are now ashamed of themselves

[@comical4609]

He's got to be one of the best video game character designs I know, you could easily base a show or movie on Graham alone. Not that they should, sometimes it's better to leave things be and not over-explore and milk everything to death. Still, one of the most memorable characters in Fallout's history.

[@stormhought]

It's pretty crazy that Joshua is around 50-60 by time we meet him and he still is crazy in combat.

[@anf-2abuffalo603]

Old age and treachery trumps youth and exuberance. Don’t ever try and fight your dad.

[@HondaWagovan]

Joshua Graham and Randall Clark are some of the best characters in the fallout series.

[@mariecarie1]

I think Randall Clark’s story is absolutely amazing. It would make a fantastic movie

[@AlhazredTheMad]

I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, and have for a while. I'm not a Mormon, or even a particularly religious person, but I see and know and interact with many of the people of the city through my job. I certainly subscribed to the general perception of Mormons for a while, but meeting Joshua Graham in New Vegas gave me new context for what a religious person can look and act like. I think that's peak writing.

[@dustintacohands1107]

Old teaching have alot to share I feel but maybe the message at its core is simple.

[@simoneidson21]

@punchingfurriesIf it was realistic, he would immediately murder a non white courier, or call you the f slur if you had the Confirmed Bachelor perk

[@Puppy_Puppington]

There are religious warriors through out history… unfortunately. Look what’s going on in the Middle East withJihad. Radicals. And throughout history, pseudoscience known as religion has persecuted actual scientist.

[@macthir13en87]

check out Orrin Porter Rockwell...he was a Mormon and close friend to Joseph Smith....bodyguard to Brigham Young...a violent man, killer and fanatic, all in the name of church...interesting guy

[@ericisntsober]

the complexity of the fallout story along with smaller, more inconsequential, but still impactful, side stories really just knock me off my feet every time. i can't get over the beauty worked into this game.

[@JoshFortune-nb8wz]

The fact that he was written by a atheist who was tired of people misrepresenting Christians is awesome.

[@hallamhal]

The Legion's use of three waves (Recruits, Primes, Veterans) is based on the Roman Republic's Maniple system, where the Hastati, Principes and Triarii were classed based on experience and would advance in that order

[@corndogg4279]

As someone who grew up in Ogden I really wish they would dive deeper into this on future games

[@corndogg4279]

Still in Ogden and I agree it would be epic Would love to see them at the browning museum and or factory

[@brodygray744]

My soul can finally rest at peace. Thank you Syn. I know its been almost a year since I last asked for this, but I never gave up hope.

[@nicowokeuplikethis9145]

Doesn't matter how much lore videos about him existed, his story always fascinates me over and over again.

[@connorsmith1005]

Joshua Graham is the best character from NV. His lines are haunting in their delivery. Be they compassionate speeches or vile words of rage. His eloquence is outright breathtaking.

[@nibblesowo]

Oddly enough, it’s probably the fact he didn’t scream on the way down that saved his life. Inhaling and screaming damage the throat and lungs when burning, so he survived with massive external damage, but internally was fine.

[@onlinekiller44]

Got to respect Joshua he was brund alive but found the will to continue

[@deaconfetundes7888]

@@sunnyisabunny1479 Actually that isn't true...

[@mrt8bit692]

@@sunnyisabunny1479Only difference is that God is real and actually can make your life into a living miracle. I’m living for proof of someone who listened to what the Lord has taught and told me, done it, and it saves my life. If God is for us, and we are for God, truly who can be against us

[@Skankhunt04]

Me​@@mrt8bit692

[@SirMrProfessor]

Most videos on Joshua don’t go in depth about the defeat at Hoover dam, so I found that information quite interesting. Well done as always Syn!

[@glenngriffon8032]

Every time I play this game I like to slowly build up the legend of Joshua. Starting slowly at first. Reading stuff about him. Then I do dead money. Then upon returning to the mojave I like to do a few more minor quests before i go to camp golf and hear the chief's story of The Burned Man before i do honest hearts. The foreshadowing of Graham like this always gets my blood running for the meeting. I love it.

[@Thomas-Sterling]

"We can't expect god to do all the work"-Joshua Graham

[@krzosu]

Keith Szarabajka's voice was a perfect fit for Joshua' character.

[@derekbateman7378]

Man, Joshua is such a well written character. Honestly I wish you could keep him as a companion after the DLC and take him with you into the Mojave.

[@zokisan9554]

the artwork Syn curated to use in this vid is so exquisite 💜

[@gumbyjr915]

Joshua graham is really a strong and fearful hunter and perceptive and cares so much for his tribes and family and shows his silver 👅 of the will of God, every word he says and by doing justice. I really respect him for that it's like we're connected.

[@Soupcan6233]

In a world filled with misery and uncertainty it’s a great comfort to know that in the end there is light to the darkness

[@yume5338]

One of the best Fallout characters. The voice actor also just absolutely ascends this brilliant character

[@Domdrok]

Fantastic video! There's so much to love about this character. His story is good, voice actor is perfect, his animation is smooth (if repetitive). How you learn more about him throughout the game and then the DLC is interesting. This DLC also explores religion in an interesting way in the post-apocalypse. And the setting is beautiful.

[@t3hSpAdEs]

“Dudes be like, “subway sucks”. My brother in Christ, YOU made the sandwich.”

[@Asthmaticactor1]

Your lore videos are amazing. The level of detail is astounding.

[@VioletxVelvet]

Joshua Graham was a companion character in Interplay's cancelled Fallout 3 project, codenamed Van Buren. Back then, he was known as The Hanged Man, and the player character would find him swinging from gallows, somehow still alive. Having him in the party was a double edged sword, because while he was one of the strongest companions in combat, his bad reputation made interacting with most factions Much harder. This would later be revealed to be due to his former status as a high ranking member of Caesar's Legion. New Canaan (Jericho) would have also played a role, but it's not known what that would have been. In short, part of the reason he's such a well written character, is because Obsidian had a long time to work on him. He survived being cremated, and he survived creative oblivion.

[@TheTacticalApe]

You need to do a video like this on Ulysses as well, that would be awesome.

[@archieliam717]

Joshua’s character and story is one of my fav in the fallout series Thanks for covering it Syn! ❤

[@maynordeleon4443]

Appreciate your videos. I’m a big fallout fan (New Vegas my favorite of course) and you videos made me love the game even more. Especially seeing how everything from the vanilla game to the dlc is connected in one way or another.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

Obsidian did so much good with the 18 months they had, if only they owned the IP rather than Bethesda.

[@amazingandy007yt3]

OMG HE FINALLY DID A VIDEO ON JOSHUA!!! FINALLY I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS. thank you soo much. and keep up the great work. i would love to see more of your masterpieces!

[@denis2381]

I asked last time for this video and he responded to me that he is going to make it.

[@daorientalgamer6610]

Honest hearts didn't have the strongest story, but God damn does it have great characters. The father and joshua graham

[@mcpossum]

I always thought the Bible verse made popular in Fallout 3 fit Joshua. He was part of Alpha. The beginning of the Legion. And he will live to see Omega, the end

[@MST3Killa]

Probably one of the best stories in all of Fallout if you ask me.

[@grandadmiralginger]

I'm so sad we never got more of him and couldn't go back and talk to him. He is such a amazing and interesting charcter. If they ever made another new Vegas I'd love to see him in it

[@smugism1685]

I love the parallels between Joshua Graham and Paul the Apostle in the new testament. Both were former monstrous executioners up until they endure life changing injuries ( Joshua being set on fire and thrown down a canyon and Saul being blinded). Both Joshua and Saul having been reborn by their injuries and aware of the horrible deeds they have done try to atone for their sins by becoming God fearing Christians and preaching the good news. Good on fallout devs for that!

[@DangerVA]

I (Like an idiot) Never made that connection, thanks for bringing that to my attention, it's really interesting

[@Chaos__incarnate]

There is also the connection between him and the parable of the farmer’s two sons. Both him and the son left home and returned in shame. But they were still met with love from their families.

[@Chaos__incarnate]

Or more simply when Jesus said if a shepherd lost one of 100 sheep. He would leave the 99 behind to search for the lost and rejoice when finding it

[@samueltitone5683]

Joshua Graham is such a good character that he makes Daniel even worse by comparison.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

Daniel means well, but he is a pacifist who thinks that the right thing is to leave. but we know better dont we? people like Salt Upon Wounds wont ever stop, not until they are dead.

[@BrBetim]

@@UltimateGamerCC I always thought the whole "protect their innocence" business was funny. Guy thinks the Wasteland won't destroy their innocence.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

before the White Legs entered Zion, they had lived in peace, never having to kill another human being in self defense, and that's what worried him, it's not the matter of killing, it's the manner of killing. to do so in defense and protecting your home is good and just, but to do so in anger and without mercy would encourage them to be bloodthirsty. this is why it all hinges on what happens between Joshua Graham and Salt Upon Wounds, they must be shown that you can show compassion and mercy while defending their land, as Salt Upon Wounds has learned to fear the Dead Horses AND the Sorrows, especially Joshua. this is where the storytelling in HH is lacking, because they dont explain this part, they hastily had to finish up and couldnt refine that bit.@@BrBetim

[@LockeDemosthenes2]

As a Mormon from Ogden, UT also named Joshua, he is by far my favorite Fallout character.

[@thegeneralpopulace8513]

Yay,you finally did a video about everyone's favorite (mostly) reformed and repentant Crispy Murder Mormon!

[@Matt-md5yt]

he had a great redemption by the fires and did great leading Tribals against their rivals and is a one heck of a Mormon that uses the M1911

[@kingofpotatoes5973]

You are by far the best fallout lore channel I have watched, your Randal Clark video is my favorite.

[@Synonymous101]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@elic1356]

Easily one of the best written characters in Fallout New Vegas. Great video!

[@shanespence3084]

My long-time favorite character. I still fan-girl over his voice lines. Thank you for the video!

[@youforget1000thingsaday]

So happy Honest Hearts was so loved among New Vegas fans. Loved this DLC.

[@absp2006]

He almost souns like Michael Ironside. I know that voice as certain Dunmer in Skyrim, especially that one dude with thw bonemold armor at Raven Rock, Solstheim .

[@D0ctorf0ster]

He was voiced by Keith Szarabajka… he was in the Dark Knight, he was the cop the joker was taunting about how many cops he’d killed and which ones were cowards.

[@I_TheLandlord]

Found your channel like a day ago, searched for a Joshua Video but couldn’t find one. What timing 👍

[@KosaiAvonej]

Hi there. I recently posted on your survivalist video and naturally have found myself here. When you mentioned Randall again here and how he would’ve wanted them to fight those that threaten them it’s why I’ve never had a playthrough of Honest Hearts where I choose to instruct the sorrows to flee, it would be the greatest disservice and the upmost disrespectful thing to his memory. There’s a time when standing your ground is a thing you must do, the Sorrows and Dead Horses had to otherwise they’d only be yet more casualties of Caesar’s Legion whenever he was done using the Whitelegs as nothing more than tools.

[@The_Obsessed]

Here I was about to sleep, then here you are giving my stressed ass a nice piece of relief. Thank you, your uploads are always appreciated.

[@generalmarkmilleyisbenedic8895]

Have you found a way to mitigate the stress? Im just some dude on the internet, but be well, youre not alone

[@luizhenriquebarbosadasilva8667]

the man the legend the famous joshua graham a characther that feels like a real person

[@kkitchens06]

I have been waiting for this for so long Joshua Graham is my favorite fallout character.

[@ZombieMurdoc]

I'm very late to the party but wanted to say that you've quickly become my preferred source of Fallout lore, and YT is so oversaturated with FO Tubers from the release of the show that it's really a testament to how good you are at this. Well done sir.

[@MrWorstNews]

This story sticks with me more than most in The Fallout series 🤣 Loved the attention to detail on this one, bud!

[@BluewindsLegacy]

Another great video, I'm always fascinated about the many stories that exist in the Fallout universe.. but New Vegas always hold a special place where most of them are emotional, truly NV was a special game. Keep up the great work.

[@theironknight597]

Always great work, love watching these videos!

[@jordanstevens787]

I was just thinking about how dope it would be if you’d do a video talking about the power fist. It’s one of my favorite weapons and I’ve always been curious about it, definitely seems like there has to be more to it then “haha punch things go brrrr”

[@AnthonySanchez-ie9bc]

Caesar's Legion has awesome Lore and Outfits. The Outfits continue to amaze me even now at this moment. Caesar's Legion uses Power Armor Pieces to make the armor for their Centurions. Caesar's Legion uses Football Padding to make the armor for their Recruits. Their armor is awesome.

[@UraniumFever76]

What a character. Another top video as well 🔥

[@alternator7893]

“I was baptized twice, once in water, once in fire. I will carry within the fire of the Holy Spirit, until I stand before my Lord for judgement”.

[@xenobio7402]

Joshua Graham is my favorite character in all of Fallout. thanks Synonymous.

[@gnarfarmer]

you picked up where shoddycast left me hanging, thank you

[@ferrumbellatorwarsmith3342]

Arguably one of the greatest fictional characters of all time.

[@fredanderson7728]

Had we seen firsthand and been described in detail the atrocities Joshua committed, perhaps we would not see Joshua positively as it would be hard to overlook his sins in his quest for redemption. Yet the viewpoint and brief history we are given puts Joshua in a positive light, and his acting is superb in the Honest Hearts DLC; he is unquestionably one of my favorite characters.

[@dalemason8418]

"sometimes a hypocrite is just a man in the middle of changing."

[@LordOfLightningSkies]

damn, just played honest hearts yesterday and was looking for a vid to watch on Joshua and here I am. Pretty crazy timing.

[@VideoClam]

Thanks for making such great content. I recently fell in love with Fallout all over again and this channel has been great to catch up with. I'm so close to finally finishing Fallout 4 and I cannot wait to go back to New Vegas ahahahaha.

[@PecoPecoHD]

Laid in bed after a long-ass day, work, gym... My eyes shine when I saw this one. Amazing as always!

[@tzimiscelord8483]

"Whatever. Joshua, put a cap into General Gobldiegook here."

[@Tapppss]

I've been waiting a long time for this, thank you

[@spectralmuffin6487]

Joshua is definitely the most interesting character in fallout so mysterious and deadly he's just fascinating

[@jagersmash849]

I’ll always love the detail that you are the companion when Joshua joins you at the end of the dlc.

[@Buzani27]

"They say the Burned Man still walks the land, blackens the earth wherever he sets foot"

[@FBinTexasNate]

Probably my fave Fallout character ever.

[@dulciew1241]

My new favourite youtube channel to binge, love it! 😍😍

[@oniemployee3437]

The one and only character that has a great depiction of religion in media. He always seems to have this: "hey, I would love it if you would follow the word of god as I do, but as long as you love your fellow men i'm happy." Energy to him. Fierce in his beliefs but not zealotous, not in the least.

[@CMDR_CLASSIFIED]

Top shelf work as always, Sir! o7

[@rvre]

Loved this analysis and best ending btw.

[@themaddoctor1741]

I used his quote about light being at the end of the tunnel as my Senior quote

[@FalloutLanius]

Succinct and effective. A great retelling of his story.

[@SombraCheeks]

The mod that makes Joshua look actually burnt and crispy under his wraps is a necessity.

[@spider-man9118]

I don’t mean to force anything on you, but reject lust and fake love; fear God and you will experience *real love*. We must stay focused, brothers. We must stay focused. Brothers, what have we done. look at us. look at what we've become. This isn't right. we're wasting time going on about girls and sus drawings that don't give a f*ck about us. What is the point of lust? Why do we do this? This doesn't fix our problems, doesn't make the stress and pain go away. Also, cool story: the videos you see are actually people being manipulated and raped. It’s not what you think it is. It is NOT consensual. Imagine if that happened to your mother, sister, cousin, friend, girlfriend, wife, etc. Don’t indulge in these sinful acts the devil tempts you to do. He has ruined everything. My life, my friends and family’s lives, EVERYTHING in all aspects. Please. Don’t folllow him. He’s called “the father of lies” for a reason (John 8:44 KJV). Whatever you think he’s promising you, he’s going to stab you in the back. Trust me. I wanted love, instead I delved into sexual desires. At 7 years old I didn’t know what I was doing, but as I got older, I understood what I was doing. But it was too late. It became a habit. At 16, God made me better, but the actions still haunt me, and I still mess up, but not as much (I’m 18, now). That’s the grace of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost for ya. (or Spirit. Holy Ghost sounds better, though). you see, the devil gives you a perverted version of what God stands for and wants you to have. Give up your desires and follow Him- He’ll give you the desires of your heart (see psalm 37:3-5). this may seem like mere words. Black shapes on a white background, but I’m pouring my heart out to you so you don’t suffer like I am. “The loneliest people are the kindest. **The saddest people smile the brightest.** **The most damaged people are the wisest.** **All because they don't wish to see anyone else suffer the way they did.”** repent to God, friends. We must stay focused, brothers, on what really matters. I'm only 18, but I'm telling you, in the words of johnny cash, "sooner or later God will cut you down." I don’t want you to suffer like I did/do. *YOU WILL LOSE ALMOST EVERYTHING IMPORTANT TO YOU! PLEASE, FOR YOUR SAKES, REPENT AND TURN TO JESUS! SAVE YOURSELVES FROM YOURSELVES! It’s a pit you *CAN NOT* get out of. *AGAIN, I DON’T WANT YOU TO SUFFER LIKE I DID/DO! I LOVE AND CARE FOR YOU TO TELL YOU THIS!* He is, to quote Skillet, "better than drugs." He is also *WAY* better than lust. love is greater than lust. You'll find out that this is true. love may hurt, and same for lust, but lust will keep you chained down, eventually killing you mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and possibly physically. AGAIN, I DON’T WANT YOU TO SUFFER LIKE I DID/DO! Ayo, i don’t mean to force anything on anyone, but we have various types of evidence for biblical events, if anyone is interested. (I’m talking archaeological evidence, miracles caught live, arguments against evolution, divine revelation, science, cosmology, fulfilled prophecy, evidence for the Bible outside of the Bible, God’s work in people’s lives, etc.) *NOTE:* I can’t prove God to you. It all comes down to your choice to put your trust in Jesus Christ. That’s all faith is-TRUST. Unfortunately in these recent years, science and “religion” (as we know them today) have bastardized each other and themselves. Point is, faith is trusting in Jesus. It’s not a blind jump into what people deem “irrational.” Billy Graham said something reminiscent of that. I have no power over you. I can only tell you, but I can’t force you. (I mean, we’re conversing online lol. I’m not at your location… yet) james 4:8 “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Check out “HolyLandSite, Cold-Case Christianity, Delafé Testimonies.” There may be more, but those are the ones I know of that have good stuff. Hit me up if you want my own personal research

[@TiakOSRS]

Thank you for making this video. I've wanted it for so long, and we can't expect god to do all the work.

[@donaldbell2554]

Awsome as always thanks for the hard work

[@eazystorytelling]

Your videos are always incredible dude keep it up

[@thekorv95]

Great video as always. I had no idea that this is what Caesars and Joshua Graham backstory was

[@reecethurman4714]

Just played honest hearts, I can’t believe it was so short. Joshua made a huge impact although he only had a handful of lines

[@thetrophygamer3606]

Joshua Graham. Aka the reason you should play nice when in Zion canyon. Not wise to anger a sleeping bear with a gun

[@terrelljames9425]

I love your videos! keep making them!!!🙏🏽

[@Huthifa]

Best fallout lore videos. keep up g

[@KingBigbirdGaming]

He deserves a happy ending. After I all he did he one the very few characters i like.

[@Xavier_Destalis]

As always, well thought out and well done. Never stop being awesome, Synonymous. Joshua's story is very much one of the more poignant in the Fallout series. Maybe do a moshup of the various non-aggressive animals, like the Radstag and Brahmin?

[@CWCloven32]

Joshua grahams one of my favorite fallout characters this makes me emotional love the video ❤

[@HarveyWanderer]

WOOOO!!!! THE VIDEO I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!

[@Tenebris_Media]

favorite fallout youtuber! ty syn u never disappoint

[@Klaxon24o]

I enjoy the depth and detail of your videos! Keep up the good work

[@TheEmberedOne4409]

Best lore youtuber no cap