Variety is the spice of life. And yet folklore makes it very clear just how dangerous it is to mix things up. 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 ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com , or visit our listing here . ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. A...
Jan 15, 2024•28 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast The folklore and legends tied to physical objects can be fascinating, frightening, or both. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, 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 ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Jan 08, 2024•27 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast 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 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/128 ———————— 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 04, 2024•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Human remains are a touchy subject. But over the centuries, one specific type of folklore has turned them into something greater in death than they were in life. 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 ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Jan 01, 2024•27 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast Bridges help us span uncrossable gaps in our world. But according to legend, a few go further, helping connect the living to the dead. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ————————— ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Dec 25, 2023•24 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (243: Surprise) with these three recommendations from deeper down in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25 Episode 140: LorePodcast.com/episodes/140 Episode 156: LorePodcast.com/episodes/156 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Dec 21, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The court of public opinion has always been a place where lives can be boosted or ruined. But centuries ago, it could also lead to darker results—even death. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Allie 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 ———————— ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Dec 18, 2023•24 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast Burial seems like a certainty for most people. But according to the legends that are whispered in graveyards around America, not all burials are created equal. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ————————— ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Dec 11, 2023•26 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, one American city has climbed out of a dark and painful past. But the shadows of those early tragedies have proven to be impossible to leave behind 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/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out...
Dec 04, 2023•28 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery Like all cemeteries, Savannah’s Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has proven, it’s also home to some dark legends. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Nov 27, 2023•25 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast There are few locations in our world as loaded with mystery and dripping with folklore as the woods. Let’s step onto the path and see what frightening places it might take us. 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 ———————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@adv...
Nov 20, 2023•26 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast Legends 14: Scared Straight Love has always been a sort of the type of pain and heartbreak that leaves a mark after death, even when those romances don’t quite fit the expectations of the world around them. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights rese...
Nov 13, 2023•30 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast Lore 240: Brick by Brick People have a lot of fears. From spiders to the open sea, lots of things put us on edge. But few things are as downright terrifying as this particular circumstance…and it has been for thousands of years. 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/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ...
Nov 06, 2023•27 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast Legends 13: Hometown Legends A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research and writing team. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by the entire Grim & Mild team. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com , or visit our li...
Oct 30, 2023•29 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Lore 239: Head to Head Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along with. But some have had a very different, and much more frightening, tone. 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 ———————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertis...
Oct 23, 2023•26 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in New Jersey has more to be afraid of than Clinton Road. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Harry Marks. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Oct 16, 2023•27 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to change the world around us. Or—in some cases—give birth to frightening stories. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and Taylor Hagerdorn, 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 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to...
Oct 09, 2023•27 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to very dark places. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Oct 02, 2023•28 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for themselves, the challenges to that quest are also what made it so frightening. 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 To advertise on our podcast, please reach ...
Sep 25, 2023•25 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let’s explore some of those dark melodies together. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All ...
Sep 18, 2023•26 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightening reputation thanks to folklore. 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 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@adve...
Sep 11, 2023•27 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it’s that there are always exceptions to the rule. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Sep 04, 2023•27 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast Lore 235: Privilege The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out in practical terms, however, has been terrifying. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Allie 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 To advertise on our podc...
Aug 28, 2023•26 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————— This episode of Lore was sponsored by: BetterHelp : Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp . Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE , and get on your way to being your best self. Liquid I.V. : The #1 Powdered Hydration Brand in America is now available in...
Aug 21, 2023•30 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. And today…we’re going there. 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 ———————— This epis...
Aug 14, 2023•28 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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...
Aug 07, 2023•24 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it’s left behind is both fascinating and chilling. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research 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 ———————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@adve...
Jul 31, 2023•27 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale. Because everyone needs a little weird in their life! Visit GrimAndMild.com/weird to learn more, or search for "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" in your favorite podcast app!...
Jul 28, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it’s camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for some scares. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks 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 ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved....
Jul 24, 2023•22 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson. FURTHER READING For those who want to learn more about today’s topic, go find a copy of Zora Neale Hurston’s article “Hoodoo in America” in The Journal of American Folklore , vol. 44 (1931): ...
Jul 17, 2023•27 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast 
