LukeLore

By Luke GreensmithReligion & Spirituality Education Spirituality History

LukeLore episodes

October 29, 2022 Talkin' Samhain
As the Wheel of the Year turns to Samhain, Luke is joined by Amon Mazingo of the Afrotales Podcast to talk the violence of John Barleycorn, the legend of Sleepy Hollow, and how witches really just want to be left alone to make tea. Make sure to visit Amon over at the AfroTales Podcast

Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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1 hr 9 min
October 18, 2022 Halloween Never Ends
Halloween is fast approaching, and with the conclusion to the latest trilogy of the slasher series in theaters, what better time to talk about both the ancient origins of fear AND Michael Myers.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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19 min
September 30, 2022 Witches 2: Hexing Boogaloo, with Lady Mariam
On this episode, Luke welcomes back Lady Mariam of YouTube's The Grimm Exchange to talk more about the role of witches in culture. Along the way they talk spooky dolls, Saudi Arabia, and how Luke was once terrorized by a piñata.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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58 min
September 16, 2022 A Happy Mabon To You
The autumn Equinox, or Mabon, is almost upon us and Luke is here to provide some insight as to the celebration's origin. Not only that but we get some labors of Hercules, a VERY disappointing reveal on golden apples, and The Gooseberry Wife, a chilling aos si tale from the Isle of Wight
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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20 min
August 31, 2022 Blackpool's Most Haunted
Exactly how haunted is Blackpool, northern England's premiere seaside resort town? Luke does a deep dive into local legends to find out that the answer is "very"!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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21 min
August 20, 2022 Predator & Prey
By now you probably know that "Prey", the latest film in the "Predator" franchise, offers up a thrilling story of Comanche warriors vs murderous alien monsters, but did you know it touches on a fascinating creature of lore called the Pia Mupitsl? On this episode, Luke explores the legend of the Pia Mupitsl and other famous predators of old - the Wild Hunt, the meat-sucking Yokai Nikusui, and so much more!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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20 min
July 30, 2022 The Festival of Lughnasadh
The Wheel of the Year turns yet again, bringing us to Lughnasadh, or "Assembly of or before the God Lugh”. It being a festival of farming means Luke gets to tell you all about one of his favorite topics - bread - along with stories of Ireland's ancient past, and a chilling fairytale about what happens if you treat grains the wrong way.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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30 min
July 16, 2022 Close Encounters of the Nope Kind
Jordan Peele's alien-encounter blockbuster "Nope" is almost in theaters, so Luke is here with a quick refresher on exactly what a UFO "Close Encounter" is, and why you should avoid them at all costs.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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22 min
July 16, 2022 The Jersey Devil & Other Modern Cryptids
What better time than summer to go off hunting for cryptids? On this episode Luke tells us about some beasts you may know (The Jersey Devil), some you may not (the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp) and some you may just fall in love with (the Squonk).
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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21 min
June 14, 2022 Hail Midsummer!
The Wheel of the Year turns once more, delivering us to Litha, or Midsummer!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod

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19 min

About LukeLore

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Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join producer and screenwriter Luke Greensmith as he explores folklore from around the world.