Luke is back with the reason for the season, whether that season is Christmas, Hogmanay Chapters: A Modern Era Christmas Primer The Festive Juggernaut of Industry Down With This Sort of Thing! Local Traditions For Local People LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 21, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Just in time for Halloween, Luke is back with more deep seasonal lore! Chapters: Rituals in Lancashire Unlocking the Mounds Scottish Samhainn Seasonal Divination LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 29, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 10
A long-lost archive of 90s horror, finally recovered and brought to light... with horrifying tales of murder, madness, monsters, and life after death! Ad-Free Episodes of Fear Daily are available now on all of your favorite podcasting apps! Fear Daily is an independent podcast hosted by Brandon Schexnayder and written by Brennan Storr, with Joanna Smith serving as the consulting editor, audio production by Rachel Boyd and sound design by Southern Gothic Media. If you enjoyed this show be sure to...
Oct 08, 2024•28 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Luke rounds out his "Rock, Paper, Scissors" trilogy with tales of legendary swords Caledfwlch, Tyrfing, and Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Chapters: Show Me Rock The Sword Not in the Stone More on That Norse Sword Sword of the Wind Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 30, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 9
With "Alien: Romulus" now in theaters, Luke takes a dive into the folklore behind Rome's origins. In addition, he examines the story of Cain & Abel from the perspective of the Qu'ran and Japan's most famous ghost story. Chapters: The Wolf Children of Rome The Hungry Titan The First Murder Japan's Most Famous Ghost Story Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by ...
Aug 19, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Never cross a librarian! On this episode, Luke investigates famous book curses, lays out the story of the 165lb Codex Gigas, and takes a deeper look at ancient grimoires! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 30, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 7
History is full of cursed stones and Luke is here with a primer on some of the greatest, including the Stone of Scone, Black Aggie, and the Hope Diamond Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 22, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Luke returns to Wales with more legends of haunting from the Welsh town of Llandudno, along with a few extra that didn't make it into the previous show on Chateau Rhianfa. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 01, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Need to brush up on your favorite supernatural phenomenon? Luke has come to your rescue with a look at some modern urban legends, from Shadow People to Black-Eyed Kids to Sewer Gators and a whole lot more! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 06, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 2
After suffering the consequences of a brown recluse spider bite while visiting Texas, Luke is back! This episode is part deep dive on the role of spiders in mythology across the world, part catharsis after having to learn what the word "necrotic" looks like in person, and all triumphant comeback. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tony...
Apr 05, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Christmas is almost here and so it's the perfect time to share Luke reading M.R. James' classic ghost story, "Christmas Eve in Room 13" Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 23, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Krampusnacht is upon us, and you know what that means - MORE CHRISTMAS MONSTERS! On his fifth holiday special, Luke breaks down legends behind the man himself, Jack Frost, along with Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and so many more! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 05, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 19
As long as there have been children, there have been boogeymen waiting in the shadows to frighten them, and so on this episode, Luke dives deep into the folklore of historical boogeymen Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 01, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Looking for a scenic AND spooky place to host a wedding? On this episode, Luke dives into the many hauntings of the beautiful Chateau Rhianfa in Wales Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 17, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 17
October may be over, but around here, Spooky Season never ends! Luke dives into the ancient food traditions of Samhain, the horrors of England's Mischief Night, and the next-level eldritch terror that was the height of Devil's Night in Detroit. Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Nov 04, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 16
On this episode, Luke digs up even more hauntings from around the UK, from the Watercress Lady of Pluckley, to Chillingham, to the most haunted pub in Wales. Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 05, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Luke is back and he is laden with cryptid knowledge, from the Beast of Bray Road, to the Snallygaster, Megalodons, and so much more! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith. Editing and production by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Luke is currently taking a one-episode break from the podcast to focus on writing projects for work, and so on this episode he's presenting an episode of the horror movie review podcast "Weird, Together". "Weird, Together" is hosted by LukeLore producer Brennan Storr and sociology professor Joseph Comeau, and looks at independent horror movies through a fun sociological lens. On this episode, Brennan & Joseph review the brand-new Spanish film "The Communion Girl". LukeLore will return on Sep...
Sep 01, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Sailing the high seas of pirate lore to discover the origins of Davy Jones Locker, the ghost of Stede Bonnet, and a Deer Island Revenant, all in a grudging nod to summer. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith. Editing and production by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 21, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 12
On this episode, Luke goes for the hard stuff with downright scary tales of Alabama's "Huggin' Molly", Karnataka's "Naale Baa", Japan's " Sukima-Onna", and a whole lot more! Don't listen to this one in the dark. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith. Editing and production by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 31, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 11
To celebrate the success of "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse", Luke takes a look at Canon Events throughout the history of folklore Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Happy Pride everyone! On this episode, Luke takes a look at the love story of Achilles & Patroclus, the legend of the Amazons, and a whole lot more Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 26, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Striving dragons, big fish, and the real Little Mermaid! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Who doesn't love vampires? No one, that's who, and on this episode Luke celebrates his love of history's greatest bloodsuckers with producer Lady Mariam Michael & director Matt Stuertz. The trio talk Jiangshi, Penanggalan, Riri Yaka, and Matt's currently-in-production vampire film, "Wake Not the Dead", now funding in Indiegogo. Links: Contribute to the "Wake Not the Dead" IndieGogo Follow Lady Mariam Michael on Instagram Follow Matt Stuartz on Instagram Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeL...
Jun 02, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Still battling his way back from a particularly terrible bout with shingles, Luke reflects on some of his favorite monsters from LukeLore past Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 01, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Skinwalkers, mimics, and a deeply personal series of encounters with omens of death are part of this episode's dive into Native American folklore. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 29, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 5
On this episode, Luke is freshly back from his first visit to California and he brings with him stories of the Devil's Lake, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge Guardian, and more! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 28, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This time around, Luke talks about the monster stairs, Muckity Meg, and the hair-raising tale of Jim Vs. The Knuckerhole Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This week, Luke defends the street cred of our favorite bony boogeymen via tales of bravery from New Mexico, the Gashadokuro, and Grandfather Death. His conclusion? Skeletons. Are. Awesome. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 30, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 2
It's a new year and Luke is back to take us inside the true histories behind two horror legends: Dracula and Frankenstein. We also get bonus dragons, because who doesn't like dragons? Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 16, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 1
