Lore 293: Mother Knows Best
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Figures from folklore are often one-dimensional. But if the popularity of this particular woman tells us anything, it’s that legends can sometimes become more powerful than real life people. 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: ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at , and get on your way to being...
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Legends 66: Devour
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The stories of people who cross the line are often the most terrifying. And that fear has turned those tales into weapons of a different kind. 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: 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 today! MeUndies: Slide...
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Deeper Lore: 292 (90, 202, & 229)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (292: Message in a Bottle) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 90: Episode 202: Episode 229: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 292: Message in a Bottle
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Our world can often feel like an open book, with every secret laid bare. But there are still locations that cling tightly to mystery, and the questions they force us to ask are sometimes terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas and 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....
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Trick or Treat 5: Drained
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For the final Trick or Treat episode of the season, we’re taking a tour through some of the lesser-known vampire folklore around the world. But just because they don’t fit the stereotype we’ve come to know and love does not mean these stories are any less terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson, Harry Marks, and Alexandra Steed. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Join for Ad-Free Episodes: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— To report a...
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Legends 65: Twin Spirits
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At the heart of their dual history and shared rivalry, this pair of midwestern cities hides a darker common ground, and the stories that live there are more than a little frightening. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Andrew Kelleher and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Ad-Free Episodes: 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...
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Trick or Treat 4: From the Beyond
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Humans have reached out to communicate with the dead for millennia, and as this collection of tales will show, that hasn’t always gone according to plan. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads @ lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look...
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Deeper Lore: 291 (111, 143, & Legends 30)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (291: Dream Come True) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 111: Episode 143: Episode Legends 30: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 291: Dream Come True
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We often use the phrase “dream come true” to describe wonderful things you envision for our lives. But looking at the folklore behind it, there might be a darker, more complicated nightmare at work. 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: MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get...
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Trick or Treat 3: Loved & Lost
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Our passions create powerful bonds. And it turns out that even something as permanent as death can’t totally separate us from the people or places we love. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Goldbelly: Get the most iconic, famous foods from restaurants all across the US, shipped free to your door anywhere in the...
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Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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