Lore podcast

Lore

The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

 

#397

Lore 270: On Display

Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though, is to pay them a visit. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at <a href= "http://www.mintmobile.com/lore">MintMobile.com/lore</a>. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads (at) lorepodcast.com, and include the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href= "mailto:%20sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a>, or visit our listing <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/lore">here</a>. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

12 hrs Ago

30 MINS

30:42

12 hrs Ago


#396

Legends 43: Yule Regret It

The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at <a href= "http://www.quince.com/lore">Quince.com/LORE</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ---SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at <a href= "http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

23 Dec 2024

31 MINS

31:59

23 Dec 2024


#395

Deeper Lore: 269 (115, 135, & 161)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: ---Episode 115: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/115">LorePodcast.com/episodes/115</a> ---Episode 135: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/135">LorePodcast.com/episodes/135</a> ---Episode 161: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/161">LorePodcast.com/episodes/161</a> ———————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:26

19 Dec 2024


#394

Lore 269: There Goes My Hero

War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Jamie Vargas and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---StoryWorth: Give the gift of precious memories with StoryWorth. Go to <a href= "https://www.storyworth.com/lore">StoryWorth.com/lore</a> and save $10 on your first purchase. ---Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to <a href= "http://www.acorns.com/lore">Acorns.com/LORE</a> to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! ---Squarespace: Head to <a href= "http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a> to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. 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 into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href= "mailto:%20sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a>, or visit our listing <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/lore">here</a>. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

32 MINS

32:41

16 Dec 2024


#393

Legends 42: Written in Stone

Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas and Robin Miniter. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at <a href= "http://www.quince.com/lore">Quince.com/LORE</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ---Squarespace: Head to <a href= "http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a> to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ---SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at <a href= "http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

32 MINS

32:21

09 Dec 2024


#392

Deeper Lore: 268 (192, 38, & 54)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: ---Episode 192: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/192">LorePodcast.com/episodes/192</a> ---Episode 38: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/38">LorePodcast.com/episodes/38</a> ---Episode 54: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/54">LorePodcast.com/episodes/54</a> ———————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:38

05 Dec 2024


#391

Lore 268: Lost Empire

One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href= "http://www.betterhelp.com/lore">BetterHelp.com/LORE</a>, and get on your way to being your best self. ---Blue Nile: If you’re thinking of buying jewelry, there’s no better place to do it than <a href= "https://www.BlueNile.com">BlueNile.com</a>, the original online jeweler since 1999. ---Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at <a href= "http://www.mintmobile.com/lore">MintMobile.com/lore</a>. 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 into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href= "mailto:%20sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a>, or visit our listing <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/lore">here</a>. ———— ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:47

02 Dec 2024


#390

Legends 41: Monastic Memories

Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at <a href= "http://www.quince.com/lore">Quince.com/LORE</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ---SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at <a href= "http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ---Squarespace: Head to <a href= "http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a> to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:33

25 Nov 2024


#389

Deeper Lore: 267 (13, 83, & 127)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: ---Episode 113: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/13">LorePodcast.com/episodes/13</a> ---Episode 122: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/83">LorePodcast.com/episodes/83</a> ---Episode 128: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/127">LorePodcast.com/episodes/127</a> ———————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

02 MINS

02:31

21 Nov 2024


#388

Lore 267: Curveball

Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some wild and unusual stories to take root and grow. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href= "http://www.betterhelp.com/lore">BetterHelp.com/LORE</a>, and get on your way to being your best self. ---Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to <a href= "http://www.acorns.com/lore">Acorns.com/LORE</a> to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to <a href= "mailto:ads@lorepodcast.com">ads@lorepodcast.com</a> with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href= "mailto:%20sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a>, or visit our listing <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/lore">here</a>. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

36 MINS

36:07

18 Nov 2024


#387

Legends 40: Skin & Bones

The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it’s no wonder these legends from Greenland have the power to give us chills. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Sponsors: ---Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at <a href= "http://www.quince.com/lore">Quince.com/LORE</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ---SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at <a href= "http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ---Squarespace: Head to <a href= "http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a> to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to <a href= "mailto:ads@lorepodcast.com">ads@lorepodcast.com</a> with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href= "mailto:%20sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a>, or visit our listing <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/lore">here</a>. ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:57

11 Nov 2024


#386

Deeper Lore: 266 (84, 116, & 172)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (266: What’s in the Box) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: ---Episode 113: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/84">LorePodcast.com/episodes/84</a> ---Episode 122: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/116">LorePodcast.com/episodes/116</a> ---Episode 128: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/172">LorePodcast.com/episodes/172</a> ———————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

02 MINS

02:40

07 Nov 2024


#385

Lore 266: What's in the Box

The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let’s meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href= "http://www.betterhelp.com/lore">BetterHelp.com/LORE</a>, and get on your way to being your best self. ---Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at <a href= "http://www.mintmobile.com/lore">MintMobile.com/lore</a>. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to <a href= "mailto:ads@lorepodcast.com">ads@lorepodcast.com</a> with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href= "mailto:%20sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a>, or visit our listing <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/lore">here</a>. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:27

04 Nov 2024


#384

Legends 39: Have Love Will Travel

History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more frightening than the rest. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at <a href= "http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:24

28 Oct 2024


#383

Deeper Lore: 265 (82, 131, & Legends 11)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: ---Episode 82: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/82">LorePodcast.com/episodes/82</a> ---Episode 131: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/131">LorePodcast.com/episodes/131</a> ---Episode Legends 11: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/legends11">LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends11</a> ———————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

02 MINS

02:28

24 Oct 2024


#382

Lore 265: Friend or Faux

Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven’t been satisfied with remaining in our heads. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href= "http://www.betterhelp.com/lore">BetterHelp.com/LORE</a>, and get on your way to being your best self. ---Squarespace: Head to <a href= "http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a> to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to <a href= "mailto:ads@lorepodcast.com">ads@lorepodcast.com</a> with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a href= "mailto:%20sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a>, or visit our listing <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/lore">here</a>. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:45

21 Oct 2024


#381

Legends 38: Fife & Drum

We’ve all heard that war often leaves a few ghost stories in its wake. As proof, we offer a key territory in America’s most formative conflict…and all the terrifying stories that still linger there as a result. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources:  ---Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a>  ---Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a>  ---All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a> ————————— Sponsors: ---Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at <a href= "http://www.quince.com/lore">Quince.com/LORE</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ---Squarespace: Head to <a href= "http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a> to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ---SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at <a href= "http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring.   ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:36

14 Oct 2024