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Lore 269: There Goes My Hero

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Release Date: 12/16/2024

Lore 277: In the Rough show art Lore 277: In the Rough

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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:   Episode Sources:   Official Lore Merchandise: 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. Squarespace: Head...

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Legends 50: Settling Up show art Legends 50: Settling Up

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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:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Smalls: Smalls cat food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge… and it’s delivered...

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

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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: Episode 113: Episode 122: ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild:

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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 Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   Official Lore Merchandise: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Hero Bread: Delicious and flavorful bread...

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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.

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Legends 49: Scars show art Legends 49: Scars

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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:   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. Squarespace: Head to to save 10% off your...

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

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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: Episode 155: Episode 81: ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild:

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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:   Episode Sources:   Official Lore Merchandise: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future...

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Legends 48: Oh Deer show art Legends 48: Oh Deer

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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:   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 with UNLIMITED talk, text and...

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Deeper Lore: 274 (117, 141, & 165) show art Deeper Lore: 274 (117, 141, & 165)

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (274: Distant Relations) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 117: Episode 141: Episode 165: ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore  ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind.

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