If there’s one thing humans have been obsessed with over the years, it’s the risk that the most dangerous, evil things in the world might find a way inside and take control. The stories about this usually sound more like fantasy than fact, but history has a few surprises in store for us all. ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com  Access premium content!: https://www.lorepodcast.com/support To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here.

Episode 185: Under the Skin

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.

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One of our biggest obsessions as a culture is abandoned places. But once you dig into the legends about these locations, it’s clear that something still lives inside them. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba and editing by Alex Robinson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com  ————————— Sponsors:  Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore 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 SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring.  Harry’s: Don’t settle for the status quo. Get started with a $13 trial shave set for just $3 at Harrys.com/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 sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Legends 29: Ghost Towns

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (255: Off the Rails) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:  Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/195 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/198 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/199  ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com  ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Deeper Lore: 255 (195, 198, & 199)

Every narrative trope has an origin story. This murder mystery staple, however, might just be the most suspenseful of them all. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com  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 MintMobile.com/lore. Stamps: Never go to the Post Office again. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at Stamps.com/LORE. BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self.  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 sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Lore 255: Off the Rails

Snakes and lizards have frightened people around the world for thousands of years. But the truly terrifying stories of scaley beings exist in the legends we whisper around campfires. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com  ————————— Sponsors:  Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to acorns.com/lore to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! CrunchLabs: Camp CrunchLabs starts this June, with a Build Box delivered every week for 12 weeks—making it the least boring summer ever! Sign your kids up today at CrunchLabs.com/LORE. BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self.  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 sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Legends 28: Lizard People

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (254: Remnants) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:  Episode 62: LorePodcast.com/episodes/62 Episode 139: LorePodcast.com/episodes/139 Episode 144: LorePodcast.com/episodes/144  ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com  ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Episode 185: Under the Skin

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