Lore

by Aaron Mahnke
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.
Episodes

Deeper Lore: 294 (34, 112, & 117)
<p>Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (294: Upon Reflection) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:</p> <ul> <li>Episode 34: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/34">LorePodcast.com/episodes/34</a></li> <li>Episode 112: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/112">LorePodcast.com/episodes/112</a></li> <li>Episode 117: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/117">LorePodcast.com/episodes/117</a></li> </ul> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Episode Sources: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a></li> </ul> <p>©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.</p>

Deeper Lore: 293 (84, 116, & 172)
<p>Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (293: Mother Knows Best) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:</p> <ul> <li>Episode 84: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/84">LorePodcast.com/episodes/84</a></li> <li>Episode 116: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/116">LorePodcast.com/episodes/116</a></li> <li>Episode 172: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/172">LorePodcast.com/episodes/172</a></li> </ul> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Episode Sources: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a></li> </ul> <p>©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.</p>

Lore 293: Mother Knows Best
<p>Figures from folklore are often one-dimensional. But if the popularity of this particular woman tells us anything, it's that legends can sometimes become more powerful than real life people.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by</em> <em>Cassandra de Alba,</em> <em>and music by Chad Lawson.</em></p> <p>—————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Episode Sources: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Official Lore Merchandise: <a href= "https://www.lorepodcast.com/shop">lorepodcast.com/shop</a></li> </ul> <p>—————————</p> <p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>BetterHelp</strong>: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href= "http://www.betterhelp.com/lore">BetterHelp.com/LORE</a>, and get on your way to being your best self.</li> <li><strong>Squarespace</strong>: Head to <a href= "http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a> to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE.</li> <li><strong>Quince</strong>: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit <a href= "http://www.quince.com/lore">Quince.com/LORE</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</li> <li><strong>PBS & Ken Burns "The American Revolution"</strong>: Go deep into the American Revolution in this brand new documentary from Ken Burns. Stream now on the PBS app.</li> </ul> <p>—————————</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore">https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore</a></p> <p>—————————</p> <p>©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.</p>

Legends 66: Devour
<p>The stories of people who cross the line are often the most terrifying. And that fear has turned those tales into weapons of a different kind.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by </em><em>Cassandra de Alba</em><em>.</em></p> <p>—————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Episode Sources: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>All the shows from Grim & Mild: <a href= "http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a></li> </ul> <p>—————————</p> <p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Acorns</strong>: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to <a href= "http://www.acorns.com/lore">Acorns.com/LORE</a> to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today!</li> <li><strong>MeUndies</strong>: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at <a href= "https://www.meundies.com/lore">MeUndies.com/lore</a> with the promo code LORE.</li> <li><strong>Goldbelly</strong>: Get the most iconic, famous foods from restaurants all across the US, shipped free to your door anywhere in the country. Go to to <a href= "https://www.goldbelly.com/">GoldBelly.com</a> and get free shipping and 20% off your first order with promo code LORE.</li> <li><strong>SimpliSafe</strong>: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at <a href= "http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system.</li> </ul> <p>—————————</p> <p>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.</p> <p>—————————</p> <p>To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore">https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore</a></p> <p>—————————</p> <p>©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.</p>