Deeper Lore: 298 (25, 88, & 134)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (298: Almost Alive) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: Episode 88: Episode 134: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 298: Almost Alive
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Sometimes the more terrifying creatures we encounter are the ones we created ourselves. Don’t let their antiquity fool you, though; artificial life isn’t always pleasant. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— For the curious, here are some links to the various contraptions mentioned in today’s episode. Seeing them in action is truly powerful! ————————— Lore Resources: Episode...
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Legends 71: Homewrecker
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Home sweet home. We go there for safety, peace, and hopefully love. But for a very long time in some parts of the world, the home was ruled over by something more supernatural than family bonds. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at , and get on your way to being your best self....
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Deeper Lore: 297 (11, 83, & 113)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (297: Bloody) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 11: Episode 83: Episode 113: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 297: Bloody
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Much of folklore is fun in a creepy sort of way, something that we often revel in here on Lore. But there are darker, more insidious corners of folklore that have used the power of storytelling for very dangerous reasons, and they lie closer to the surface that you’ll believe. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: ...
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Special Announcement: Exhumed
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I'm pleased to announce that my newest book, , is scheduled for August 4th, and it's available for pre-order TODAY! Exhumed is a 400-page historical journey to unpack the heart of the Mercy Brown story. Think of it like a 20-episode Lore miniseries of brand new material and research, hand-crafted for lovers of strange history. Here's my publisher's fancy write-up about the book: ———————————— About Exhumed "From critically acclaimed podcaster and bestselling author Aaron Mahnke comes this engrossing and macabre exploration of the folklore and early medical practices that...
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Legends 70: Something Lost
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We might call them the Great Lakes, but the folklore in and around them is so much greater. And—if the stories are true—much more terrifying as well. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Nick Tecosky and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: Squarespace: Head to to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online...
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Deeper Lore: 296 (25, 41, & 56)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode—which was a rerun of Episode 12: Half-Hanged—with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: Episode 41: Episode 56: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 296: Revisiting "Half-Hanged"
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This week, as the holidays draw near, the Lore team takes a well-earned break to relax with their loved ones. To give them that break, we’re reissuing a golden oldie from over a decade ago: Episode 12: Half-Hanged. Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit for free shipping on your order and...
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Legends 69: The Last Frontier
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Out beyond the edge of the known, where simply existing comes with risk, you will always find stories of threats that defy rational explanation. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. SimpliSafe: Secure your...
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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.
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