Deeper Lore: 252 (125, 221, & Legends 14)
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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: Episode 122: Episode 128: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 252: Until Death
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History is full of countless stories of people loving each other across all sorts of obstacles and divides. But it’s the greatest boundary of all that has generated the most fascinating—and terrifying—tales of all. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alex Robinson, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: Sponsors: Thorne: Give your body what it really needs with Thorne. Go to for 10% off your first order. BetterHelp:...
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Legends 25: Cursed Literature
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Cursed literature and haunted tomes fill a category of folklore that never gets enough love. This tour through the some of history’s most deadly books is sure to help you find a few new favorites. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Announcement Links: Cabinet of Curiosities book - That’s Just Weird: The Legendry: Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: Sponsors: Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint...
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Deeper Lore: 251 (196, 127, & 221)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (251: Casting Shade) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: Episode 127: Episode 128: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 251: Casting Shade
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Magic shows and illusions are often viewed as the stuff of childhood parties and tv specials. But as this journey into ancient history shows us, the history of magic is a lot more frightening than we might think. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan...
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Legends 24: Buried Alive
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Few possibilities fill us with as much dread as premature burial. Unfortunately, the examples we can find in the pages of history—whether caused by illness or a botched execution—only seem to justify that fear. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: Sponsors: SimplliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Stamps:...
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Deeper Lore: 250 (20, 103, & 206)
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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 20: Episode 102: Episode 206: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 250: A World Away
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No matter how far we go or what we try to leave behind, there’s always something following us, haunting the places we call home. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Sam Alberty and music by Chad Lawson. Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at , and get on your way to being your best self. Thorne: Give your body what it really needs with Thorne. Go to for 10% off your first order. Acorns: Acorns helps you...
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Legends 23: The Devil’s Chair
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Graveyards are the resting place for a lot of spooky folklore. But one strange element from the Victorian era has stuck around long enough to acquire some frightening stories of its own. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Cassandra de Alba and Jamie Vargas. —————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: Sponsors: Squarespace: Head to to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. To report a concern regarding a...
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Deeper Lore: 249 (32, 220, & 47)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (249: Return Trip) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: Episode 122: Episode 128: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Before cell phones and internet access, learning about the world around us took a lot of time. Along the way, there would be gaps in our knowledge—holes that human cultures tended to fill with folklore. And while the creatures they invented to fill those gaps were amazing, it’s how close they often got to reality that makes those stories truly frightening.
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