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...
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Legends 75: Precious
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Chasing treasure has always had an allure. But while legends of lost treasures and those who seek them are often entertaining, they also hide a darker question: how much is that treasure truly worth? Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— 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...
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Deeper Lore: 301 (21, 131, & 220)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (301: Lost at Sea) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 21: Episode 131: Episode 220: ———————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 301: Lost at Sea
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For as much of the world as it covers, we know very little about the sea. And where there are unanswered questions, there can always be found folklore—usually of the frightening kind. 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: Gusto: Online payroll and benefits...
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Legends 74: Snake in the Grass
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Trust holds much of the world together. When it’s broken, it can lead to unspeakable crimes, which can often result in frightening legends. 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: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at , and get on your way to...
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Deeper Lore: 300 (37, 79, & 260)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (300: Board Stiff) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: Episode 79: Episode 260: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 300: Board Stiff
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Few objects from popular culture have been as divisive and mysterious as these simple games. But before you dismiss their sensational reputation, it’s worth exploring the wreckage they have left in their wake. 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: Squarespace:...
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Legends 73: For Better or For Worse
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We tend to see weddings as the beginning of something grand. A new start with joy and happiness as a destination. But if these popular legends are any indication, that’s not always the tale that’s told. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott. ————————— PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp....
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Deeper Lore: 299 (21, 104, & 122)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (299: Unsinkable) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 21: Episode 104: Episode 122: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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