Legends are all around us. But few topics in the world of folklore do as good a job of illuminating our flawed human nature as the stories hanging over our heads. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Avocado Green Mattress : Shop now at AvocadoMattress.com...
May 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 332
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 130: LorePodcast.com/episodes/130 Episode 176: LorePodcast.com/episodes/176 Episode 205: LorePodcast.com/episodes/205 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
May 08, 2025•2 min
Even the brightest members of the fairytale world have dark and shadowy origins. In fact, one particular medieval beast developed a terrifying reputation that is still a part of our world today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim ...
May 05, 2025•36 min•Ep. 331
We might long for vacations in beautiful, sunlit settings as a break from the mundane, but just because a place is a paradise doesn’t mean it has no shadows. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Warby Parker : Visit one of over 270 stores to find your next pair...
Apr 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 330
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (278: Bad For Business) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 8: LorePodcast.com/episodes/8 Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Apr 24, 2025•2 min
It’s easy to think of folklore and the supernatural as something that sits outside our little bubble of normal life. But in many cases throughout history, spooky things had a way of creeping into one of the most mundane areas of society: the business world. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Offi...
Apr 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 329
All the power and privilege in the world can’t guarantee safety. And if these legends are any indication, the list of risks includes the supernatural. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: GoldBelly : Get the most iconic, famous foods from restaurants all a...
Apr 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 328
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Episode 277: In the Rough) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 120: LorePodcast.com/episodes/120 Episode 208: LorePodcast.com/episodes/208 Legends 36: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends36 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Apr 10, 2025•2 min
Some corners of folklore sparkle more than others. But just because the subject matter is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp : Lore is ...
Apr 07, 2025•39 min•Ep. 327
No community is a stranger to pain. To test this assertion, we’re heading into one of the far corners of America to see what sort of tragedy might be lurking in the record books. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Smalls : Smalls cat food is protein packed re...
Mar 31, 2025•32 min•Ep. 326
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (276: Heads Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 43: LorePodcast.com/episodes/43 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com...
Mar 27, 2025•2 min
A good amount of history is nothing more than normal, everyday people doing their best to keep their heads in troubling situations. According to folklore, though, there have also been a few memorable, terrifying failures. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/sh...
Mar 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 325
A special announcement for a special day. Thank you to everyone who has constantly, generously, and joyfully supported this show over the years. Here’s to many more! ———————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Mar 18, 2025•8 min
Injuries often leave marks that stick with us for years. In locations designed for violence, though, scars often reach a new level of pain and darkness. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp : Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy ...
Mar 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 324
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (275: Taking Control) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 57: LorePodcast.com/episodes/57 Episode 155: LorePodcast.com/episodes/155 Episode 81: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com...
Mar 13, 2025•2 min
Thankfully, every rule has an exception, as this tragic story from 16th century France makes painfully clear. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Acorns : Acorns helps you automa...
Mar 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 323
Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what they seem. These legends hold a lot of danger…and maybe something darker. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Mint Mobile : For a limited time, wireless plan...
Mar 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 322
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (274: Distant Relations) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 Episode 141: LorePodcast.com/episodes/141 Episode 165: LorePodcast.com/episodes/165 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertiseca...
Feb 27, 2025•3 min
Despite the oceans and centuries that separate various cultures, it is often the folklore that acts like a glue, uniting humanity in a shared world of terrifying legends. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimand...
Feb 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 321
The cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for recreation and rest. But if these legends have anything to teach us, it’s that there is always a bit of darkness beneath the surface. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas . ———————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com —————————...
Feb 17, 2025•30 min•Ep. 320
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (273: A Royal Pain) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 118: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118 Episode 152: LorePodcast.com/episodes/152 Episode 221: LorePodcast.com/episodes/221 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Feb 13, 2025•3 min
During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimand...
Feb 10, 2025•35 min•Ep. 319
History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba . ———————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ———————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp : Lore is sponsored by...
Feb 03, 2025•33 min•Ep. 318
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (272: Tick Talk) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 154: LorePodcast.com/episodes/154 Episode 157: LorePodcast.com/episodes/157 Episode 192: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ————————— To advertise on th...
Jan 30, 2025•3 min
We live our lives by the clock and never think twice about it. But history is filled with stories that should make us very, very afraid of time. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsor...
Jan 27, 2025•36 min•Ep. 317
The legends that fill our world often give us good reasons to be afraid. But there’s one thing most of us fear above all else, and when it succeeds in defeating us, the results can be terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba . ———————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ———————————— Sponsors: Hero Bread : Deli...
Jan 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 316
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (271: Chill Seekers) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37 Episode 84: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Jan 16, 2025•3 min
This epic crossover between two cultural powerhouses is enough to leave us haunted by a tragic era—and it will give you some chills along the way. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Spons...
Jan 13, 2025•36 min•Ep. 315
Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this particular set of legends, that couldn’t be more literal—or terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Mint Mobile : For a limited time, wireless plans from Mi...
Jan 06, 2025•34 min•Ep. 314
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (270: On Display) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Jan 02, 2025•2 min
