Lore

Apr 09 2025 420 ep. 26 mins 722.5k
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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.

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Deeper Lore: 277 (120, 208, & Legends 36)

Apr 09 2025 2 mins  
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 S

Lore 277: In the Rough

Apr 06 2025 39 mins  
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

Legends 50: Settling Up

Mar 30 2025 31 mins  
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: lor

Deeper Lore: 276 (43, 113, & 122)

Mar 26 2025 2 mins  
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

Lore 276: Heads Up

Mar 23 2025 35 mins  
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

A Happy Update

Mar 17 2025 7 mins  
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.

Legends 49: Scars

Mar 16 2025 29 mins  
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 A

Deeper Lore: 275 (57, 155, & 81)

Mar 12 2025 2 mins  
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: lorepod

Lore 275: Taking Control

Mar 09 2025 33 mins  
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

Legends 48: Oh Deer

Mar 02 2025 29 mins  
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: lorep