Lore 305: Botched
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If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, then our journey toward a more human method of execution is a bloody highway. 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: ————————— 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...
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Legends 78: The Stacks
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Folklore tells us that ghosts can be many things, but the most common view is that they are echoes of the past that are still present today. Which is why one type of building is the perfect place for a haunting. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: Boll & Branch: Upgrade your sleep with Boll...
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Deeper Lore: 304 (102, 116, & 172)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (304: Cult Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 102: Episode 116: Episode 172: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 304: Cult Hero
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Few groups leave a society unsettled more than the ones that buck the system and reject the mainstream path. But a few have even managed to leave the people around them more than a little terrified. 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: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is...
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Legends 77: Full House
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When you build a community on breaking the rules, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the laws of death itself get violated. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: 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...
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Deeper Lore: 303 (74, 87, & 220)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (303: Shoot for the Stars) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 74: Episode 87: Episode 220: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 303: Shoot for the Stars
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Most of the folklore that connects us is beneath our feet. But if history is any indication, there’s more than enough to be afraid of above our head. 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: ————————— 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 ,...
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Legends 76: Unfamiliar Waters
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Moving from the familiar to the unknown comes with a lot of risk. And if the stories about one family are true, that risk can involve a terrifying new reality. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas and Alex Robinson. ————————— PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar...
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Deeper Lore: 302 (73, 116, & 166)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (302: Bedside Manner) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 73: Episode 116: Episode 166: ———————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 302: Bedside Manner
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It takes a lot of compassion to care for the sick and nurse them back to health. And it takes a lot of trust to allow your well-being to rest in their hands. Thanks to a few terrible real life figures, though, it’s safe to say that our trust…can sometimes be misplaced. 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: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore...
info_outlineI'm pleased to announce that my newest book, Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire, 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:
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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 fueled the ghastly exhumation of Mercy Brown in 1892.
With Exhumed, Mahnke presents a unique history of the intersection of folklore and science, and how pop culture, medical advancements, and pseudoscience of the time shaped the perspectives of people in 19th century America.
From the death of George Washington to Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein, Mahnke leads reads on a fascinating journey through history, touching on mummification, executioners, corpse medicine, European vampire folklore, and so much more. He reveals that, as shocking as Brown’s exhumation might seem to us today, it also reflected surprisingly common attitudes and beliefs about the relationship between the dead and the living, the nature of science and magic, and the fate of the human soul. It all builds to a revelatory understanding of human behavior that continues to this very day."
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Learn more, see the cover, and pre-order your copy today...over at my personal website: https://www.aaronmahnke.com/exhumed