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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REMASTERED – Episode 44: Fr...

02.06.2023

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, ...

Lore episodes:

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. ———————— This episode of Lore was sponsored by: SimpliSafe: Secure your home with ...
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. ———————— This episode of Lore ...
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 ...
10.17.2022 Episode 211: Charmed There are a lot of strange corners in the world of folklore, but one of the most unusual also tends to fit into our pockets. And the stories surrounding them are beyond chilling. ———————— This episode of Lore was sponsored ...
10.10.2022 Episode 210: Breaking Down Everything falls apart. But that’s a horrifying truth when applied to one specific location in Ohio. Because failure can often lead to tragedy. ———————— This episode of Lore was sponsored by: Casper: From bedding, bed frames, and even a dog ...
10.03.2022 Episode 209: Thick & Thin Tucked away in one of the most well-known types of figures in folklore is an idea we can all relate to. But at the same time, its implication has played out in some rather horrifying ways. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode ...
09.26.2022 Episode 208: Bygone Humans have never let go of folklore designed to help us find things, even if it seems like it’s from another time, long ago. But in stories about our search for things, it’s possibly to find something a lot more ...
09.19.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 37: Passing Notes This classic haunted house story with a dash of spiritualism was so popular, it became an episode of our television show on Amazon. Today it’s been freshly narrated and produced, and a brand new bonus story has been added to ...
09.12.2022 Episode 207: Flesh & Blood Our family and where we come from are often core elements of our identity. But as folklore and tragic real life events have made clear over the years, not everything is as simple as it would appear. ———————— This episode ...
09.05.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 36: When the Bow Breaks It’s time to board the Queen Mary for one last journey through its troubled past. This remastered episode features fresh narration and production, as well as a brand new bonus story at the end. Bon voyage! ———————— Lore Resources: Episode ...
08.29.2022 Episode 206: Fault Lines If a community is only as strong as its foundations, then this American city is standing on shaky ground. And the stories that have fallen out of it are as dark as they come. ———————— This episode of Lore was ...
08.22.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 35: The King We head back to Clipperton Island for this remastered classic episode, complete with a brand new bonus story at the end, as well as all-new narration and production. Enjoy! ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the ...
08.15.2022 Episode 205: Bit by Bit One of the most common animals throughout all of history is also the focal point for a world of bizarre and frightening folklore. Today’s journey will cover a lot of ground…and it might get bumpy. ———————— This episode of Lore ...
08.08.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 34: All the Lovely Ladies We return to Transylvania, and the reign of the Bloody Countess herself, Elizabeth Bathory. This remastered classic episode features fresh narration and production, along with a brand new bonus story at the end. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode ...
08.01.2022 Episode 204: Alluring One of the most common types of folklore pops up all over the globe, and has left a trail of questions and theories that stretches back centuries. Let’s shine a light on this terrifying mystery today. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode ...
07.25.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 33: A Dead End Today’s REMASTERED edition of a classic Lore episode takes us back to the streets of Richmond, Virginia, where folklore seems to be underneath you everywhere you go. Along with the fresh narration and production, don’t miss the brand new bonus ...
07.18.2022 Episode 203: Blurry Pictures One of the old and most popular types of folklore throughout history is something that most of us take for granted today. But just how thrilling the stories about it could be…well, few people ever saw that coming. ———————— Lore ...
07.11.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 32: Tampered In this REMASTERED classic episode, we revisit the folklore of tiny, meddlesome creatures. And not only is the narration and soundtrack new, but there’s a whole new bonus story at the end, so don’t miss out. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode ...
07.04.2022 Episode 202: Surface Tension Beneath one of America’s largest man-made objects is a dark, painful past. And if the stories are true, it has never truly let go of the world around it. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the ...
06.27.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 31: Lost & Found In this newly remastered classic Lore episode, we revisit stories of bodies lost and bodies found. With fresh narration and production, and a brand new bonus story at the end of the episode, this chilling tale is bound to uncover ...
06.20.2022 Episode 201: Inescapable You can’t beat an old classic. And in the world of folklore, there are few types of stories more classic that the good old fashioned ghost story. So today, we take a tour through some of the most chilling and ...
06.13.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 30: Deep & Twisted Roots Nothing is as alluring as vampire folklore. And in this remastered classic, we return to the villages of Eastern Europe to explore just how deep those roots go. Come for the refreshed narration and production, and stay for the brand ...
06.06.2022 Episode 200: Up Close If the best way to experience something is first-hand, then this 200th episode of Lore is going to have to get a little personal. Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ...
05.30.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 29: The Big Chill In this Remastered edition of a fan favorite, we return to the frozen coast of Maine, and the haunting stories that flood its shores. With a new score from Chad Lawson, fresh narration and production, and a brand new bonus ...
05.23.2022 Episode 199: Cutting Ties One of the most brutal and notorious unsolved murders in American history is also the seed that grew into its own fair share of folklore. How that affected the lives of those who survived is half the story. Lore Resources: ...
05.16.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 28: Making a Mark Let’s return to the location of another classic Lore episode, for one more tour through the sandy beaches and ancient stories of the Outer Banks. Featuring fresh narration, music by Chad Lawson, and a brand new Epilogue story at the ...
05.09.2022 Episode 198: Curtain Call Our love of all things thrilling and dramatic has led to some amazing achievements. But in the very center of that cultural legacy is a story that’s both dark and chilling. And it comes with an encore that seems too ...
05.02.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 27: On the Farm REMASTERED – Episode 27: On the Farm It’s time to return for a walk through the snow and explore the barn of a small farmhouse in the woods of Germany, known today as Hinterkaifeck. Brand new narration and production, plus ...
04.25.2022 Episode 197: Taken One of the most common players on the stage of folklore is a creature that’s been obsessed over for centuries. And it’s fair to say that, however frightening the stories might be, Europe has been pretty taken by them. ———————— ...
04.18.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 26: Brought Back It’s time to revisit the walking dead of folklore, and explore the unique traditions and legends from the island of Haiti. Freshly narrated, newly re-produced, and re-scored with Chad Lawson’s music…and be sure not to miss the brand new bonus ...
04.11.2022 Episode 196: Bad Seed Some of the oldest—and most bizarre—folklore in the world is about something we use to fill awkward conversations these days. But if more people knew how truly disturbing those stories are, they’d view the sky in an entirely different way. ...
04.04.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 25: The Cave This return visit to the eerie island of Chiloé and its history of dark magic features fresh narration and production, plus a brand new story at the end. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows ...
03.28.2022 Episode 195: Straight to the Heart When a series of gruesome murders leaves one community feeling threatened and afraid, it was only through the reenactment of folklore that they eventually found relief. ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim ...
03.21.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 24: A Stranger Among Us Christmas taught most of us that it was acceptable for an odd stranger to invade our home and demonstrate unusual knowledge of our family. But there are far more terrifying strangers than old St. Nick. This classic Lore episode has ...
03.14.2022 Episode 194: Lawless For centuries, various cultures have leaned on their justice system to provide safety from those who threaten their daily lives. But when a community lacks those resources and finds themselves facing constant danger at every turn, they’re often left with ...
03.07.2022 REMASTERED – Episode 23: Rope and Railing The structures that serve as lighthouses on the edge of darkness and danger deserve a revisit, and this Remastered classic episode should bring some fresh chills. New narration, music by Chad Lawson, and a brand new bonus story at the ...
02.28.2022 Episode 193: Eye to Eye The monsters from folklore that make the biggest impact on us are also the ones that are the most similar to us. It’s almost as if the most dangerous creatures of all are the ones that have a healthy dose ...

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Lore episodes:

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

Episode 211: Charmed

Episode 210: Breaking Down

Episode 209: Thick & Thin

Episode 208: Bygone

REMASTERED – Episode 37: Passing Notes

Episode 207: Flesh & Blood

REMASTERED – Episode 36: When the Bow Breaks

Episode 206: Fault Lines

REMASTERED – Episode 35: The King

Episode 205: Bit by Bit

REMASTERED – Episode 34: All the Lovely Ladies

Episode 204: Alluring

REMASTERED – Episode 33: A Dead End

Episode 203: Blurry Pictures

REMASTERED – Episode 32: Tampered

Episode 202: Surface Tension

REMASTERED – Episode 31: Lost & Found

Episode 201: Inescapable

REMASTERED – Episode 30: Deep & Twisted Roots

Episode 200: Up Close

REMASTERED – Episode 29: The Big Chill

Episode 199: Cutting Ties

REMASTERED – Episode 28: Making a Mark

Episode 198: Curtain Call

REMASTERED – Episode 27: On the Farm

Episode 197: Taken

REMASTERED – Episode 26: Brought Back

Episode 196: Bad Seed

REMASTERED – Episode 25: The Cave

Episode 195: Straight to the Heart

REMASTERED – Episode 24: A Stranger Among Us

Episode 194: Lawless

REMASTERED – Episode 23: Rope and Railing

Episode 193: Eye to Eye

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