Lore 316: A Spoonful of Sugar
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Sometimes the most frightening stories involve things we consider safe retreats or mindless pleasures. If that sounds tasty, today’s exploration will hit the spot. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— BUY 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...
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Lore Alive 1: The Sleep
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Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today’s tale introduces us to some newlyweds in late 1800s Kentucky who settled in for a new life together, only for their hopes and dreams to meet a terrifying end. Lore Alive was created by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and direction by Nicolas Tecosky, audio production and sound design by Brandon Grugle. This week’s episode starred J. Garrett Mitchell as James, Sarah Palm as Octavia, and Nicholas Tecosky as Doctor McClain....
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Legends 89: Mother Dearest
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Folklore is often about powerful beings that deserve our fear and respect. Which is why one big category of legends around the globe is about someone very close to home. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— BUY EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are the perfect companion for your fall reset. Go to to get 20%...
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Deeper Lore: 315 (32, 196, & 204)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 315: All Shook Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 32: Episode 196: Episode 204: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 315: All Shook Up
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Folklore usually depends on the little things. The daily struggle to survive, the terror of a new location, or even violence and crime. But even when the events are bigger than we can imagine, folklore has a way of showing up. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— BUY EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: ...
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Legends 88: Tell-Tale Heartland
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The American heartland might not be as ancient as New England, but it can hold its own when it comes to dark history and terrifying tales. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— BUY EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— Sponsors: SurfShark: Secure your entire digital life with Surfshark! It’s completely risk-free with their 30-day money-back...
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Deeper Lore: 314 (166, 186, & 212)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 314: Hive Mind) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 166: Episode 186: Episode 212: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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Lore 314: Hive Mind
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Not all big stories are about equally large characters. In the world of folklore, sometimes even the littlest players have a massive stage to perform upon. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— BUY 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 87: Cursive
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Everyone loves a good ghost story, but literature and spirits have a relationship that is older than some might think. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott and Alex Robinson. ————————— ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ————————— 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...
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Deeper Lore: 313 (7, 67, & 101)
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 7: Episode 67: Episode 101: ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: Episode Sources: Official Lore Merchandise: ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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