Lore

By Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Mild

History

What's Lore about?

Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and 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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Legends 10: Haunted Melodies

09.18.2023

Legends 10: Haunted Melodies Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let’s explore some of those dark melodies together. ...

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09.18.2023 Legends 10: Haunted Melodies Legends 10: Haunted Melodies Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let’s explore some of those dark melodies together. ...
09.11.2023 Lore 236: Spirited Lore 236: Spirited Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightening reputation thanks to folklore. Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose ...
09.04.2023 Legends 9: Monsters of the Woods Legends 9: Monsters of the Woods The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it’s that there are always exceptions to the rule. Narrated and ...
08.28.2023 Lore 235: Privilege Lore 235: Privilege The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out in practical terms, however, has been terrifying. Written ...
08.21.2023 Legends 8: Pirate Legends Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————— This episode of ...
08.14.2023 Lore 234: Sunk It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. And today…we’re going there. Written and produced ...
08.07.2023 Legends 7: Demon Lovers Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry ...
07.31.2023 Lore 233: Down to Earth A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it’s left behind is both fascinating and chilling. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research ...
07.28.2023 Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one ...
07.24.2023 Legends 6: Summer Camp Scares Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it’s camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for some scares. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry ...
07.17.2023 Lore 232: Empowered Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all. Written and produced ...
07.10.2023 Legends 5: Long Island Ghosts Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be sure to bring a flashlight. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by ...
07.03.2023 Lore 231: Out of Breath Get access to premium, ad-free episodes, plus weekly bonus content, on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Learn more here. ———————— Much of the history of folklore we have today involves a community driven to panic over unusual stories and experiences. But ...
06.26.2023 Legends 4: Witchy Women The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been whispering legends that are so chilling that they’ve never been forgotten. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by ...
06.19.2023 Lore 230: Gilded Lore 230: Gilded Despite being known for being a “mile high”, the folklore and history of one American city is filled with more than enough darkness hidden away down below. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra ...
06.12.2023 Legends 3: Ghost Ships Legends 3: Ghost Ships Let’s take to the high seas, and explore some of the many legends of ghostly vessels. But beware; here there be angry spirits. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research ...
06.05.2023 Lore 229: Dark Shapes Lore 229: Dark Shapes Some folklore can only be explored if we’re willing to get a little wet. Let’s dive into the frightening folklore of lake monsters. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music ...
05.29.2023 Legends 2: Mexico's Undead Lovers Legends 2: Undead Lovers Few genres of story are as compelling as romance. But just because death puts an end to life, it doesn’t necessarily mean it has also severed the ties of love. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, ...
05.22.2023 Lore 228: Safe House Lore 228: Safe House Some corners of folklore offer us a place to hide. But when those traditions become a pawn in political and religious games, the stories they breed often leave us with chills. Written and produced by Aaron ...
05.15.2023 Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters The world is a big, scary place, and that’s mostly because of the people around us. But if the legends are true, there are darker reasons to be afraid, and they are lurking in the ...
05.12.2023 Introducing Lore Legends Learn about a big upcoming change to Lore, and why it means double the thrills and chills for you! ——————————— Learn more about ad-free episodes over at LorePodcast.com/support
05.08.2023 Lore 227: Bloodlines Lore 227: Bloodlines Some of the most popular stories in our culture are far older, and more dark, than we could ever imagine. And what makes them even more frightening is that some of them might be true. Written and ...
05.01.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of two young women bound by something beyond our world, and the frighteningly familiar tales they tell. Plus, stick around for a brand new bonus ...
04.24.2023 Lore 226: Grounded Lore 226: Grounded Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every now and then it takes on a physical shape…with terrifying results. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by ...
04.17.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double So many stories are built on the idea of double identity. In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the true life story of one of history’s most infamous double lives. And be sure not ...
04.10.2023 Lore 225: Dark Animation Lore 225: Dark Animation One of the most crowded landscapes in folklore comes from one of the most harsh and barren locations in the world. But the dead might just have too many stories to tell. Written and produced by ...
04.03.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver It’s time to revisit the notion of a cursed community. This remastered classic episode features brand new narration and a score by Chad Lawson, as well as a whole new Epilogue bonus story at the ...
03.27.2023 Lore 224: Seriously Ill Lore 224: Seriously Ill One frightening corner of folklore can be found in the history of one of our closest four-legged companions. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ———————— ...
03.20.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 47: Missing the Point In this remastered fan favorite, we return to the folklore of bird-man legends, and the events in Point Pleasant that have left us with one of the biggest cryptids of all time: Mothman. Come for the fresh narration and score, ...
03.13.2023 Episode 223: Worlds Collide There are a lot of well-worn tales in the world of folklore. But there are some truly astonishing—and frightening—stories waiting for us just off the path, hidden away in the shadows. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by ...
03.06.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 46: Dark Conclusions Behind every vampire is a hunter looking to stop them, and this remastered classic episode takes us deep inside that mythology. Fresh narration and music, plus a brand new bonus story at the end! Researched, written, and produced by Aaron ...
02.27.2023 Episode 222: Outsider Some fads are more than a harmless form of entertainment. In fact, the pages of history contains one that stalked the Midwest in the 1970s…with frightful consequences. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music ...
02.20.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 45: First Impressions In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of Mary Toft and her unusual pregnancy. This episode features brand new narration and scoring, plus an exclusive new bonus story at the end. Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, ...
02.13.2023 Episode 221: Remote Control One of our most common desires, no matter our culture, religion, or station in life, is something that countless practitioners of folk magic have spent their lives pursuing—sometimes with dark results. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by ...
02.06.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 44: From Within This remastered classic episode—complete with fresh narration and scoring—takes us back through the history of mysterious fires that seem to come from within. And be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end. Researched, written, ...
01.30.2023 Episode 220: Uplifting Most of the frightening folklore we talk about takes place on the ground. But a little over a century ago, one ancient belief found new life in the skies above us—and the results were terrifying. Written and produced by Aaron ...
01.23.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 43: Supply & Demand Graves and corpses feature prominently in all sorts of folklore, which is why we love this remastered classic episode of Lore so much. Let’s reunite with Burke and Hare, and hollow their exploits to the bloody end. Plus, there’s a ...
01.16.2023 Episode 219: Unanswered One of the most attractive roads to travel for many people are the ones that lead deep into the world of the occult. But sometimes they can also be incredibly dangerous. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by ...
01.09.2023 REMASTERED – Episode 42: In the Bag Some places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of Lore, we return to those musty halls and explore the ghosts that still haunt them. Be sure to stick around ...
01.02.2023 Episode 218: Notorious Some of the darkest folklore in America is hidden right inside many of the place names that are dotted across the landscape—and one special location that defies the norm. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de ...
12.26.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 41: Hole in the Wall In this remastered classic, we return to Scotland’s deadly past, where one person’s accusations of witchcraft could bring an entire community to its knees. And don’t miss the brand new bonus story at the end! Researched, written, and produced by ...
12.19.2022 Episode 217: Deadly Currents While humans have depended on them for fresh water and transportation over the millennia, the rivers in our community have also become home to terrifying folklore. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by ...
12.12.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 40: Everything Floats In this Remastered classic episode, let’s return to the city that seems to have it all: celebration, food, the arts…and a whole lot of darkness. Welcome back to New Orleans. Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with additional help ...
12.05.2022 Episode 216: Tales of Wonder Some of the most unusual stories in history have a connection to something many of us have living right inside our homes. But just because they’re familiar doesn’t mean they aren’t chilling. ———————— Sign up for The Epitaph, the official ...
11.28.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 39: Take the Stand In this remastered episode, we return to the courtroom for a look at a most unusual case. This classic episode has been completely re-recorded and re-produced, along with a brand new bonus story at the end. Enjoy! Researched, written, and ...
11.21.2022 Episode 215: Mind Over Matter Some of the most bizarre celebrities of the past all fall under one umbrella, and you won’t need an Ouija board to guess how their careers ended. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from ...
11.14.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 38: The Mountain Bundle up, because we’re returning to the frigid mountain crime scene that has baffled historians for decades: Dyatlov Pass. This remastered classic episode features brand new narration and production, plus a never-before heard bonus story. Researched, written, and produced by ...
11.07.2022 Episode 214: Spoiled Often times the more revered and sacred a space is, the more haunted by a trouble past it’s likely to be. And as we see from this tour of the American landscape, those stories are more than a little disturbing. ...
10.31.2022 Episode 213: Dark Tails One source of common—and dramatic—folklore is living right inside many of our homes. It’s a feature of civilization that dates back thousands of years, and the superstitions it has attracted make for a powerful—and problematic—history. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: ...
10.24.2022 Episode 212: Unforeseen Some of the darkest moments in history happened in the sweet spot between folklore and science. And if one particular event from Philadelphia has anything to teach us, it’s that moments like that are difficult to accept—and more than a ...

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Lore episodes:

Legends 10: Haunted Melodies

Lore 236: Spirited

Legends 9: Monsters of the Woods

Lore 235: Privilege

Legends 8: Pirate Legends

Lore 234: Sunk

Legends 7: Demon Lovers

Lore 233: Down to Earth

Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke"

Legends 6: Summer Camp Scares

Lore 232: Empowered

Legends 5: Long Island Ghosts

Lore 231: Out of Breath

Legends 4: Witchy Women

Lore 230: Gilded

Legends 3: Ghost Ships

Lore 229: Dark Shapes

Legends 2: Mexico's Undead Lovers

Lore 228: Safe House

Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters

Introducing Lore Legends

Lore 227: Bloodlines

REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary

Lore 226: Grounded

REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double

Lore 225: Dark Animation

REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver

Lore 224: Seriously Ill

REMASTERED – Episode 47: Missing the Point

Episode 223: Worlds Collide

REMASTERED – Episode 46: Dark Conclusions

Episode 222: Outsider

REMASTERED – Episode 45: First Impressions

Episode 221: Remote Control

REMASTERED – Episode 44: From Within

Episode 220: Uplifting

REMASTERED – Episode 43: Supply & Demand

Episode 219: Unanswered

REMASTERED – Episode 42: In the Bag

Episode 218: Notorious

REMASTERED – Episode 41: Hole in the Wall

Episode 217: Deadly Currents

REMASTERED – Episode 40: Everything Floats

Episode 216: Tales of Wonder

REMASTERED – Episode 39: Take the Stand

Episode 215: Mind Over Matter

REMASTERED – Episode 38: The Mountain

Episode 214: Spoiled

Episode 213: Dark Tails

Episode 212: Unforeseen

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