Overview of Deeper Lore: 302 (73, 116, & 166)
This Deeper Lore bonus (hosted by Aaron Mahnke) is a short companion guide to the latest Lore episode—“Bedside Manor”—which explores the world of caretaker poisoners. The episode points listeners to three earlier Lore episodes that expand on the theme of deadly caregivers and poison: Episodes 73, 116, and 166. Mahnke’s goal is to help listeners keep the same spooky tone by pairing the new episode with older, related stories.
Recommended companion episodes
Episode 73 — “A Sweet Embrace”
- Focus: A nurse nicknamed “Jolly Jane” who used her medical skills to harm rather than heal.
- Why pair it: Directly echoes the “caretaker who kills” angle from Bedside Manor; strong character-driven true-crime storytelling.
Episode 116 — “Something Blue”
- Focus: A strange case mixing healing, a caretaker figure, and a cult with many gullible followers.
- Why pair it: Adds an unusual twist to the caregiver theme—introduces group dynamics, manipulation, and a broader social/power context.
Episode 166 — “Toxic”
- Focus: A roundup of high-profile poison cases, including a feature on Mary (Molly) Cotton—one of the most notorious poisoners.
- Why pair it: Gives historical perspective and a survey of poisoning methods and motives; excellent for listeners who want broader toxicology-focused cases.
How to use this guide
- Suggested listening order: Start with the new episode (“Bedside Manor”), then follow with 73 for a focused nurse-poisoner tale, 116 for the cult/manipulation angle, and finish with 166 for wider context and historical cases.
- Where to find them: Scroll through the Lore feed in your podcast app or use the episode links in this bonus episode’s description.
Key takeaways
- Deeper Lore is designed to point listeners to archival episodes that deepen or broaden the themes from the current Lore episode.
- This installment centers on caregiver poisoners and recommends three past episodes that approach the topic from individual, social, and historical angles.
- The host signs off with his characteristic “stay spooky.”
Sponsors & calls-to-action (brief)
- Episode sponsored by Progressive (bundling home and auto) and Jerry (insurance-comparison app). Links/CTA are provided in the episode.
Enjoy the deep-dive—pairing these four episodes will give a fuller picture of how caretakers, trust, and poison have appeared across Lore’s archive.