Episode notes
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode—which was a rerun of Episode 12: Half-Hanged—with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25 Episode 41: LorePodcast.com/episodes/41 Episode 56: LorePodcast.com/episodes/56 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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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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E368 · 19 Jan 2026 · 27 min
Legends 71: Homewrecker
Home sweet home. We go there for safety, peace, and hopefully love. But for a very long time in some parts of the world, the home was ruled over by something more supernatural than family bonds. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp : Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at…
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15 Jan 2026 · 3 min
Deeper Lore: 297 (11, 83, & 113)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (297: Bloody) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 11: LorePodcast.com/episodes/11 Episode 83: LorePodcast.com/episodes/83 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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E367 · 12 Jan 2026 · 30 min
Lore 297: Bloody
Much of folklore is fun in a creepy sort of way, something that we often revel in here on Lore. But there are darker, more insidious corners of folklore that have used the power of storytelling for very dangerous reasons, and they lie closer to the surface that you'll believe. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise:…
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9 Jan 2026 · 4 min
Special Announcement: Exhumed
I'm pleased to announce that my newest book, Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire , is scheduled for August 4th, and it's available for pre-order TODAY! Exhumed is a 400-page historical journey to unpack the heart of the Mercy Brown story. Think of it like a 20-episode Lore miniseries of brand new material and research, hand-crafted for lovers of strange history. Here's my publisher's fancy write-up about the book: ———————————— About Exhumed "From critically acclaimed podcaster and bestselling author Aaron Mahnke comes this engrossing and macabre exploration of the…
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E366 · 5 Jan 2026 · 27 min
Legends 70: Something Lost
We might call them the Great Lakes, but the folklore in and around them is so much greater. And—if the stories are true—much more terrifying as well. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Nick Tecosky and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: Squarespace : Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. BetterHelp :…
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E365 · 29 Dec 2025 · 28 min
Lore 296: Revisiting "Half-Hanged"
This week, as the holidays draw near, the Lore team takes a well-earned break to relax with their loved ones. To give them that break, we're reissuing a golden oldie from over a decade ago: Episode 12: Half-Hanged. Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping…
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E364 · 22 Dec 2025 · 29 min
Legends 69: The Last Frontier
Out beyond the edge of the known, where simply existing comes with risk, you will always find stories of threats that defy rational explanation. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson 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: Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.…
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18 Dec 2025 · 3 min
Deeper Lore: 295 (54, 74, & 87)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (295: Making Your Luck) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 54: LorePodcast.com/episodes/54 Episode 74: LorePodcast.com/episodes/74 Episode 87: LorePodcast.com/episodes/87 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
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E363 · 15 Dec 2025 · 35 min
Lore 295: Making Your Luck
It's all fun and games until someone has a cursed dream. The history behind these risky gambles is almost as fascinating as their eventual outcome. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop 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…
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E362 · 8 Dec 2025 · 31 min
Legends 68: Erupt
Legends often contain clues about our greatest fears. Oftentimes they are small and invisible. But as today's collection of stories reveals, they can be much bigger than that. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: MeUndies : Slide into game changing comfort and get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE . Goldbelly : Get the most iconic,…
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