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Lore 296: Revisiting "Half-Hanged"

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Release Date: 12/29/2025

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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.

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