Fallout’s Legendary Burned Man - Joshua Graham | FULL Fallout Lore & Origin Story

The Burned Man is a rumour that spreads all over the Mojave Desert with not many knowing who that person is or why they are the way they are. But as we venture into the Zion Canyon we uncover the tale behind the man that is the Burned Man and what has happened to him.
In today's video we explore the tragic tale of the Burned Man also known as Joshua Graham.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:57 - Joshua Graham's Background
12:43 - The Rebirth
20:58 - Final Joshua Speech
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[@WiseFish]

Hope you guys all enjoy the story of Joshua Graham and enjoyed his speech at the end! Let me know what else you’d like to see!

[@rdf4315]

How about a video on noble team and noble 6 and a video on the grey wardens, a video on Isaac Clarke and the Dead space series and a video on Morgan blackhand and Mr Blue eyes from cyberpunk.

[@perryhughes8042]

Some Dead Space would be pretty awesome

[@kritizismmusics9737]

I love a tragic story.

[@rdf4315]

@@kritizismmusics9737 read berserk asap.

[@kritizismmusics9737]

@@rdf4315 just got into it 2 weeks back actually on 4th book lmao

[@ommino2174]

“Baptised twice once in water and once in flame” most badass line ever from a mormon war chief

[@trevorslinkard31]

“A Mormon war chief”? You’re implying there’s more than one??

[@Leboobs22]

@@trevorslinkard31 the leader of New Caanan. And the leader of the crusaders of steel in the frontier, but I don't think he meant it that way; he was just describing him, A mormon war chief.

[@wixpers5554]

@@trevorslinkard31 there is many, you should read their book, and utahs history, ever heard of the Mormon battalion, or captain Moroni, aswell as Helaman. There are many war chief within the Mormon religion. The book of Alma section in the book of Mormon has many chapters about wars

[@zionistjew2050]

He's Christian not Mormon, Mormonism is a Heretical belief, and back ill back it up. Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven

[@ommino2174]

@@zionistjew2050 yeah sure

[@Hyperion-5744]

I don't enjoy killing but when done righteously it is just a chore like any other. -Joshua graham

[@cccaaawww8685]

Joshua isn’t a man to avoid death he is a man who defeats death.

[@chiyanlaw7183]

No, I think it is the death avoid him 😂😂

[@muthergoose4084]

at the end of the DLC when I got to him, he opened up on me. I was terribly confused why he turned on me. I gunned him down with regret. I secured his gun and armour and store it with honor.

[@trevorslinkard31]

He uses a Colt M1911 because it was made by one of his Mormon ancestors… the legendary gun maker John Moses Browning.

[@Scream_Lord]

"I survived because the fire within burned brighter than the fire around me." Is such a great line.

[@vardiganxpl1698]

And what's more beautiful in those words, he reveals that the fire that burned within him is love

[@rdf4315]

I always loved Joshua's Graham character in fallout I felt like him and Ulysses were two of the best characters ever put in a fallout series they were so complex and had layers where most of the other characters were very shallow and forgettable, it would have been nice if they could have became companions of The courier and help you throughout the world and fought at your side especially in the final battle at the Hoover dam against Caesar's legion.

[@Become-Eggplant]

I just found Ulysses to be annoying most of the time. it was cool that the whole story was built up between the courier and him, but he kept on talking, the only thing i remember about him is "Bear" and "Bull".

[@MyHentaiGirl]

@@Become-Eggplant i absolutely detest him around the 15th time i playthrough, i don't care what he have to say, rescue EDE, and blast him to kingdom come ...together with his dog shit legion

[@freddyfungi3764]

Mobius master race.

[@NorthRainProductions]

I'm a Mojave Jack Mormon living just outside Zion Canyon. Joshua Graham is a character that is like a lot of the old WW2 generation Mormons I grew up with

[@trevorrussell40]

Both were touched by and scarred by the Legion. Ulysses had scars of the mind and Joshua had them of both body and soul.

[@jimwell5608]

Joshua Graham is one of, if not the best, portrayal of a Christian character in game so far in my opinion. Not too soft, not too brutal. Good with a gun & with Scripture. He truly is like the Prodigal Son, a story of how a believer can get lost & come back for redemption in Christ Jesus. As a Christian, the way he talked about our faith made me realize a lot of things. One thing, it encouraged me to be proud of my faith. That amidst the harshness & brutality of the Wasteland, one can still believe. Hoping that the New Canaanites might be a joinable faction soon in future Fallout games.

[@monkeenutz8984]

amen

[@arvintyree1109]

Let's just pray and hope this country doesn't end up remotely like that games post Apocalyptic future

[@philosophos_a1522]

Joshua Graham made me rethink my connection with Christianity... Seeing the pure message rather than the toxic waste people today try to spread...

[@jimwell5608]

@@arvintyree1109 If China keeps up with their campaign in taking islands from South East Asian countries & Taiwan, the US will step in & finally start the Sino-American War. 'tis the war that ended with Fallout's Great War. If that happens Fallout 5 will become a live-action game for all of us.

[@arvintyree1109]

@@jimwell5608 yup the ccp regime is brazenly crazy enough to launch a nuclear strike out of spite just for not getting their way

[@mrsauceman6825]

Joshua has to be one of the most metal characters in new vegas, building up the legion from the ground up basically, being betrayed, set on fire, and thrown down a entire ass canyon, then walking for 3 months while scrapping on deaths door only to kill numerous assassins coming after him, then wiping out a ruthless tribe. Guys a pretty big badass he’s gotta be my second favorite fallout character or somewhere up there

[@Binks182]

Who's your first favorite then?

[@peanutkaneshiro]

@@Binks182 dog meat

[@mrsauceman6825]

@@Binks182 lmao im not gonna lie its a 3 way tie between the master, frank horigan, and dog/god

[@Binks182]

@@mrsauceman6825 lol fair enough. I never played the first 2 fallout games but Dean Domino and Joshua are my favorites. Why God/Dog of all characters though?

[@chazzcoolidge2654]

Agreed,he's twice the man that Daniel could ever hope to be.

[@zokisan9554]

"... the fire inside burned brighter than the fire around me ." This. Love this character 💜 Thank You, Wise 🙏🏼🌞

[@manwiththemachinegun]

Joshua is an example of a religious character written "right". He's a flawed human being with strong beliefs. You can argue he is a fanatic, I don't think he would disagree with that assessment, but he also holds himself accountable by his own code. In Sawyer's words, "He could have blamed (Ceaser) for his fall, instead he blamed himself." And from that starting place, you get to influence whether he can find redemption, or return to his old savage ways.

[@NeoDragonCount]

Joshua Graham is my personal favorite character in New Vegas. I'm not a religious person, but he really does convince me of a man of good faith who pretty much fell, then through the pain brought on by his own admitted hubris and loss of his ways, rose up from Hell back into the light. And Keith Szarabajka's performance has cemented him in my head. Sure most would probably remember him as "the guy who voiced the dunmer in Skyrim", but the dude has a pretty extensive list of acting credits. Plus his voice is immediately recognizable. He's up there with the likes of other distinct voice performances like Keith David.

[@awesomehpt8938]

By the rivers of Babylon there we sat down Ye we wept when we remembered Zion Remember o lord the children of Edom on the day of Jerusalem who said raise it, raise it even to the foundations Oh daughter of Babylon who art to be destroyed happy shall he be who rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. Happy shall he be that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones

[@Guy25096]

Hearing this all laid out this story sounds insanely biblical which I’m sure was the idea but still, wow. What an amazing character.

[@punishedvenomsnake716]

Oh, man. I've been waiting for this one in particular! Joshua Graham honestly gets me in a pensive and spiritual mood with his personal philosophy even though I've never followed any religion. Honest Hearts was single handedly carried by him, hype 🔥

[@ThiccDadsAgainstWalterWhite]

Randall Clark also helped carry Honest Hearts, not just Joshua.

[@nuttybangerz]

@S what makes you believe otherwise, the very name of the Church is The Church of *Jesus Christ* of Latter-Day Saints. "Mormonism" is a nickname that others have given, it's not our faith nor our religion. Christianity = followers of Christ. We follow Christ and everything we believe revolves around that very principle. If that isn't Christianity, then I don't know what is.

[@sabiti5428]

There's tons of ai generated readings of the bible here on yt. I recommend them even for those not if faith. I honestly put them on before I go to bed.

[@blackstone1a]

Graham is like the one time a game made a Mormon character that wasn’t a joke.

[@YourNeighborhoodJackass1917]

“The time for play is over, the lords work must be done.”

[@Sambath-oc8ss]

I'd argue that Joshua's story is one of redemption rather than tragic.

[@thegoatslayer7403]

This man is one of my favorite characters he’s how a Christian should be

[@n8zog584]

Well I mean, yes, aside from the atrocities he committed But he acknowledged the failure of his harmful ways and made a change for the better, so I guess I'm trying to say.... I agree????

[@thegoatslayer7403]

@@n8zog584 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vaq5V3bpaMpNE

[@chriskopp1361]

He's Mormon but yes we should strive to help and fight evil.

[@thegoatslayer7403]

Like even tho he was forced to do a lot of bad things in the end he makes me believe that there always light in the darkness always a way you can better yourself no matter where you are in life, I would have never thought I find a character in such a twisted world like fallout

[@princeCustos324]

Mormons are Christians

[@BarstoolBaghdad]

I guess it’s time for my yearly New Vegas playthrough. Great video as always!

[@angelnolasco9723]

I'm really glad you made a video about Joshua Graham. He's such a character. A Mormon and scholar past for a horrible man that's seeking redemption? Hell yeah. That's why I love Honest Hearts (Besides also having Randall Clark).

[@VojislavMoranic]

I always found that almost all post-apocaliptic games lacked hardcore real world Religion factions. Like let me tell you i consider myself a religious person, but if there were mutants, cannibals etc i would sear a Chi-Ro into my forehead and become a fanatic without parallel.

[@rdf4315]

😂

[@jasonx1174]

Thank you for covering Joshua Graham. Easily my favorite character in all of New Vegas. Love his story, character, his voice, and of course his pistol. Glad I shouted him out when you asked on Twitter.

[@WiseFish]

Thank you for the suggestion my dude. Loved making this video!

[@CorvoFG]

Joshua was right about the White Legs. You could run but they’d never never stop and had to be put down for good.

[@daswordofgork9823]

Fun fact, Joshua Graham’s voice actor also voiced for Captain Diometes from Warhammer 40k DoW 2

[@convoy034]

Brotha I am pinned here!!

[@DilaZirK]

One of the most profound characters in the entire Fallout series for me, and this video essay does it justice.

[@viktorsilva4017]

Also, it's important to know this piece of information: on his 3 months march back to New Canaan, aside from being burned and broken, in his march, a Black Mamba snake bit him, and after 3 days of agonizing pain, the Mamba died

[@509Gman]

Mambas are only on Africa. This is an old Chuck Norris joke. But Joshua is based in part on Paul the Apostle, who was bitten by a viper who’s venom was said to kill within three days. He survived.

[@miyaacid]

i really love joshua graham, and he’s my favorite character out of all characters in new vegas. my father introduced me to fallout new vegas, and i always loved joshua’s story about redemption, determination and even though i am not religious, good faith and having a drive. he is a top tier character!

[@charliecrampton8804]

Folks talk a lot of trash about Joshua Graham but I’ve had more than three young men want to join the church because of that dude.

[@patricktalbot8980]

I kinda want to see a fallout in the northwest and Utah. I want to see the Mormon nation hit upon in previous games. I'd also think a Canadian faction would be cool. Especially considering the U.S. invaded before the nuclear war so maybe make them belligerent towards American factions

[@Ickoryprivate]

That dlc takes place in Utah, and I think that’s as close as we’ll get

[@stevencardwell]

Just discovered Joshua Graham as I quit gaming to raise my child. Bought an Xbox360 last year as a way to dip my foot back into gaming and Fallout blew me away. Joshua is a def role model and whoever has the IP to him deserves the utmost honor in gaming.

[@jak356]

Good on you bubba. Most my homies just ignore they kids when they get off work and play games. Stay strong, raise strong ones 💪💪🫡

[@UltFemWarrior]

Once again you DO NOT disappoint 👏 great video keep up the hard work! Love the lore!

[@royal-wolf]

He is the coolest and probably most complex character in all of Fallout. He was actually the first character i ever cosplayed as and every year i want to cosplay him again. The bandages are such a pain though to deal with

[@ashenone3883]

I randomly search Joshua Graham and I find one of the greatest videos of fallout lore

[@feralprocessor9853]

Although I haven't played any fallout games yet, I can already tell that meeting or hearing of Joshua ingame would've felt like phenomenal first hand experience.

[@mcpossum]

Thank you, WiseFish, for an other great character deep dive. Makes my lore junkie heart swell

[@perryhughes8042]

Absolutely perfect man keep up the amazing work!!!

[@nightterrors2976]

Night terrors here, another great video my guy as always can't wait for the next one!

[@TheImmoralAuthor]

THE BURNED MAN!!! YESSSSIR THANK YOU FOR DELIVERING THIS MAGNIFICENT VIDEO!!!

[@therebellion149]

awesome video as always!

[@54032Zepol]

The power of God was with Joshua, with his every step through the fires of hell and his slow crawl back to his home to new cannan

[@mrducky6322]

Joshua is probably my favourite character in fiction not just Fallout but all of fiction

[@Ohsnhapitsdenus]

Great video! Got me hooked in the intro

[@zadesabah3498]

You just earned my sub buddy, thank you for an awesome video!

[@thesuperintendent4290]

"Now is not the time for talk, the lord's work must be done." Joshua Graham 2287

[@Burned-Legate]

We can't expect Wisefish to do all the work.

[@Challerz]

I'm so glad I subscribed to this channel

[@JRYYD]

Nice video as always, If I may make a suggestion how about a video about what faction is the best for the commonwealth or a video about the brotherhood of steel mainly a thought experiment of where each chapter could go if they went on there current path.

[@porridgegood1]

i feel early! honest hearts was the first dlc i played and remains my favourite even now :)

[@Kaiju-Driver]

It's always good to see content about this wonderful games

[@Crossyy]

Most underrated channel, banger content

[@arandomguardsmen]

We can’t let god do all the work now can we

[@jpw6017]

Amazing video no doubt the best character in the fallout series IMO

[@helios8578]

Great vídeo, I love me some New Vegas stories, just remember that Julius Caesar was not emperor, but dictator for life of the Roman republic, it was his nephew who became the first Roman emperor

[@topcat59]

this is probably the worst decision the Legion has ever made. throwing Joshua Grandma away only weekend in their military and failure is just an inability not everyone’s gonna succeed each and every time. There are Many things about the Legion I don’t like and this is probably one of the worst decision they can ever make.🐱

[@hapotus410]

I wish Obsidian had the time to make Followers of the Apocalypse an actuam faction. But i guess those guys were too good for Mojave haha

[@joshuagraham416]

he sounds like a great guy

[@spacemonkeyham736]

"In the end there is light in the darkness"-Joshua Graham

[@thelongestpage7555]

"stayed intact like the Sierra Madre" ...well... is it really?

[@Become-Eggplant]

Randell and Joshua are my favorite characters in that DLC.

[@cheland17]

Great video you should do one on Ulysses next

[@joshuamadjoker4399]

Finnnaallyy love your videos

[@MikeBison_]

“…but I must try.” Fuckin A+

[@donaldbell2554]

Awesome thank you

[@chibicthulhu4382]

Aaaannnddd now I want to download New Vegas again. Great video as usual!

[@billyunair]

I play on X box 360. Fallout.

[@caterpillar_rave]

I've been to Ogden, and I can confirm it is not very different after the war

[@disfuncionexe]

I've been to zion its pretty, its easy to get to the hiking trails because there is a tram system and no cars are allowed on the tram roads. there are a lot of easy hikes and some harder coolier ones. i did some of the easy hikes and some of the harder ones, on one I walked through a slot canyon

[@bjarkiengelsson]

Just went through Zion last August. It was gorgeous, but the 100 degree death rays reflecting off every rock surface was too much lol

[@mikejones6791]

Joshua Graham with a Pip-Boy is not canon!

[@eren34558]

nicely done.

[@feralprocessor9853]

Right off the bat, a standing cross in a desolate land.

[@Pmartz3]

I love Joshua graham’s story next to the survivalist story

[@chickenistrexlastname1331]

Good video WiseFish.

[@mysticboar1237]

Awesome thumbnail and I’m laughing at his hand holding the book that this is a fucking spatula with sausages attached to it 😂😂

[@Legxnd]

Bro that thumbnail looks so badass

[@callmehercules]

I have been on a joshua graham kick this week

[@_Eric._]

This may be too much to ask but I'd like to see your take on the elderscrolls. There is alot of interesting things regarding TES lore albeit alot of it may be obscure (mainly lore outside the games)

[@corymassey1]

The followers of the apocalypse started in fallout 1 an 2 in LA

[@philleotardo8760]

Josh almost feels like the crow with Brandon Lee

[@serlistogiette4168]

My question is why appoint a man who lacks tactical experience in charge of the most important military role in your army? Does "Caesar" not oversee the battle himself?

[@luigidisanpietro3720]

I don't even play this game yet I find its story fascinating, thank you wisefish, I hope to listen more of your content....

[@kalebstuart3083]

As a non-christian, (grew up Christian, stopped practicing in my early 20's) my respect for Joshua is fucking paramount. He's a depiction of how a Christian is supposed to be. He doesn't believe that other people's belief systems are something he needs to crusade against, because he has been a crusader. He understands that the best thing he can do is take care of his new people, and when/if it comes time to protect his people with his life if he needs to. He's reverent and devout in his belief, but he understands that his belief isn't going to be practiced by everyone and he's (moderately) okay with that. He just wants to protect his people.

[@tootallforyou112]

The time for talk has passed, the lords work must be done

[@JustinianRomanov]

I could see Joshua as an more of an Orthodox Christian than a Mormon, though I’m sure if he had heard about the faith let alone knowing of its existence, he would have converted, “not expecting God to do all the work” was pretty much one of the Russian army’s core ideas when fighting the bolsheviks. Given the setting and region it would be pretty hard for that information to reach Utah post-war.

[@gerald1495]

Christian militarism isn't special, that's a weird reach

[@dan5974]

He is from Utah. He is 100% Mormon.

[@stevenpollock3653]

He changes his bandages everyday?That's a lot of wrapping!

[@malpaislegate6528]

I wonder how many bandages he can find in Zion…

[@509Gman]

@@malpaislegate6528 you can boil them to sanitize and reuse(unless you’re talking about game mechanics)

[@clashatdemonhed9554]

Comment for the algo. Keep up the great work

[@patroitcat097]

Im telling Caesar!

[@DansilSchroeder]

I literally just started playing Honest Hearts for the 10th time

[@ethanrumley746]

They had to sacrifice an entire city to hold off the Legion, not even succeed, just not be overwhelmed It was a desperate gamble

[@stachman9531]

when the burned man said "its burnin time" i burned my self

[@jh23rangers71]

Fun fact out the 30 potential followers Joshua is the only one who has good karma

[@The_Stumbler]

Sounds like Salo really deserves all the nicknames, such as Ceasar salad, salad dressing and others.

[@legocontinentalsoldier5527]

This Josh guy seems cool

[@pelaaja1337]

Bourbon from Metro 2033 next?😶

[@ArturiusMaxwell]

Burned Boy Burned Boy Whatcha gunna doo WHATCHA GUNNA DOO When the Kaiser comes for yyooouu

[@larrymorrell9486]

I always chose Joshua's solution to the white legs. Then finding Randal Clark, aka The Father, only solidified my choice. Two of my favorite characters in one DLC.

[@Batchall_Accepted]

Man how did such a badass manage to let the joker get the drop on him with a piece of mirror?

[@whimsy0451]

erhmahgerd i want your mod lists!

[@gasmaskguys4965]

My favorite chatacter

[@chesterstevens8870]

I must have miss s the lore in-game where it says Ulysses tells the White Legs that using their .45's would earn Caesar's pride. Like; I know the Legion's higher ranked soldiers use firearms, but I would expect a frumentarius to teach tribals that their bodies are the only weapons they should rely on. I dunno, strikes me as a "I taught him wrong, as a joke" moment.

[@509Gman]

That is true for most of the Legionaries brought up from conquered tribes. You don’t want to hand powerful weapons to the children of people you just tortured and murdered until you’re confident they’ve been sufficiently brainwashed. The White Legs actively want to join the Legion.

[@leonmerritt5088]

probably fallouts best characters