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Lore

Aaron Mahnkewww.lorepodcast.com
The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

Episodes

Lore 270: On Display

Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though, is to pay them a visit. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— 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 li...

Dec 30, 202431 minEp. 313

Legends 43: Yule Regret It

The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous. 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: Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 5...

Dec 23, 202432 minEp. 312

Deeper Lore: 269 (115, 135, & 161)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 115: LorePodcast.com/episodes/115 Episode 135: LorePodcast.com/episodes/135 Episode 161: LorePodcast.com/episodes/161 ———————— 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....

Dec 19, 20242 min

Lore 269: There Goes My Hero

War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Jamie Vargas and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: StoryWorth : Give the gift of precious memories with StoryWorth. Go to StoryWorth.com/lore and save $10 ...

Dec 16, 202433 minEp. 311

Legends 42: Written in Stone

Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas and Robin Miniter . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80...

Dec 09, 202432 minEp. 310

Deeper Lore: 268 (192, 38, & 54)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 192: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192 Episode 38: LorePodcast.com/episodes/38 Episode 54: LorePodcast.com/episodes/54 ———————— 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....

Dec 05, 20243 min

Lore 268: Lost Empire

One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponso...

Dec 02, 202435 minEp. 309

Legends 41: Monastic Memories

Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more 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: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than s...

Nov 25, 202434 minEp. 308

Deeper Lore: 267 (13, 83, & 127)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/13 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/83 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/127 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com...

Nov 21, 20243 min

Lore 267: Curveball

Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some wild and unusual stories to take root and grow. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Spo...

Nov 18, 202436 minEp. 307

Legends 40: Skin & Bones

The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it’s no wonder these legends from Greenland have the power to give us chills. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Sponsors: Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. SimpliSafe : Secure your home with 24/7 professional ...

Nov 11, 202433 minEp. 306

Deeper Lore: 266 (84, 116, & 172)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (266: What’s in the Box) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/172 ———————— 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....

Nov 07, 20243 min

Lore 266: What's in the Box

The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let’s meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & ...

Nov 04, 202432 minEp. 305

Legends 39: Have Love Will Travel

History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more frightening than the rest. 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 ...

Oct 28, 202430 minEp. 304

Deeper Lore: 265 (82, 131, & Legends 11)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 Episode 131: LorePodcast.com/episodes/131 Episode Legends 11: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends11 ———————— 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....

Oct 24, 20242 min

Lore 265: Friend or Faux

Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven’t been satisfied with remaining in our heads. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: B...

Oct 21, 202431 minEp. 303

Legends 38: Fife & Drum

We’ve all heard that war often leaves a few ghost stories in its wake. As proof, we offer a key territory in America’s most formative conflict…and all the terrifying stories that still linger there as a result. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, 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: Quince : P...

Oct 14, 202431 minEp. 302

Deeper Lore: 264 (149, 209, & 89)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (264: Engine Trouble) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 149: LorePodcast.com/episodes/149 Episode 209: LorePodcast.com/episodes/209 Episode 89: LorePodcast.com/episodes/89 ————————— 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....

Oct 10, 20243 min

Episode 264: Engine Trouble

Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on modern roads, the results have often turned out to be more than a little terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHe...

Oct 07, 202434 minEp. 301

Legends 37: An Apple a Day

Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that’s not necessarily a safe thing. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by GennaRose Nethercott . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Quince : Premium Euro...

Sep 30, 202434 minEp. 300

Deeper Lore: 263 (61, 78, & 215)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 78: LorePodcast.com/episodes/78 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 ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....

Sep 26, 20243 min

Lore 263: Elementary

When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott , and research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & M...

Sep 23, 202435 minEp. 299

Legends 36: Strike it Rich

Legends 36: Strike It Rich Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alex Robinson and Cassandra de Alba . ————————— Sponsors: Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 3...

Sep 16, 202430 minEp. 298

Deeper Lore: 262 (51, 68, & 117)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (262: Broken Lines) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 51: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 Episode 68: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68 Episode 117: 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....

Sep 12, 20243 min

Lore 262: Broken Lines

Some of the darker stories in history take generations to develop, coming down to us over the years one broken piece at a time. And the best way to enjoy their power is by putting them back together again. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp : Lo...

Sep 09, 202429 minEp. 297

Legends 35: A Clean Death

Some of the most terrifying legends in history come from one place: beneath the shadow of an executioner. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty . ————————— Sponsors: SimpliSafe : Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Mint Mobile : For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a ...

Sep 02, 202430 minEp. 296

Deeper Lore: 261 (17, 82, & 29)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (261: Attraction) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 17: LorePodcast.com/episodes/17 Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 Episode 29: LorePodcast.com/episodes/29 ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com...

Aug 29, 20243 min

Lore 261: Attraction

PRE-ORDER THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES BOOK TODAY! ————————— Folklore is often confined to circles around the campfire or whispered stories at slumber parties. But for a time in America, people turned folklore into things worth traveling to see. And their methods were rather tricky. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/source...

Aug 26, 202435 minEp. 295

Legends 34: All American

The legends that are unique to America might be newer than some, but they still pack a powerful punch. But however familiar they might be, there’s always a darker side that needs to be explored. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, editing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alexandra Steed . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ...

Aug 19, 202429 minEp. 294

Deeper Lore: 260 (37, 61, & 215)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (260: Ghostwriter) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37 Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 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 ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....

Aug 15, 20244 min
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