Lore
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
Some regions of North America might have taken different routes through history to our own, but that doesn’t mean the legends they’ve collected are any less terrifying.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode The Silver Scream (190, 198, & 246) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 190: LorePodcast.com/episodes/190
- Episode 198: LorePodcast.com/episodes/198
- Episode 246: LorePodcast.com/episodes/246
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We look to the theater for entertainment, distraction, and inspiration. But like so many other areas of popular culture, that glitz and glamour hides a darker past.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Humans have spent a very long time collecting and sharing specific tales. But just because the most popular ones are bright and cheerful doesn’t mean the rest are without shadows.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas and GennaRose Nethercott.
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- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (280: Flower Power) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 81: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81
- Episode 118: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118
- Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166
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The soil of history is rich with all sorts of traditions and folklore, many of which have sprouted into deadly tools and powerful magic. At least, that’s what the stories tell us.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends are all around us. But few topics in the world of folklore do as good a job of illuminating our flawed human nature as the stories hanging over our heads.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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- Episode Sou...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 130: LorePodcast.com/episodes/130
- Episode 176: LorePodcast.com/episodes/176
- Episode 205: LorePodcast.com/episodes/205
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Even the brightest members of the fairytale world have dark and shadowy origins. In fact, one particular medieval beast developed a terrifying reputation that is still a part of our world today.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.
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We might long for vacations in beautiful, sunlit settings as a break from the mundane, but just because a place is a paradise doesn’t mean it has no shadows.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (278: Bad For Business) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 8: LorePodcast.com/episodes/8
- Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111
- Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215
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It’s easy to think of folklore and the supernatural as something that sits outside our little bubble of normal life. But in many cases throughout history, spooky things had a way of creeping into one of the most mundane areas of society: the business world.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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All the power and privilege in the world can’t guarantee safety. And if these legends are any indication, the list of risks includes the supernatural.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Episode 277: In the Rough) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 120: LorePodcast.com/episodes/120
- Episode 208: LorePodcast.com/episodes/208
- Legends 36: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends36
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Some corners of folklore sparkle more than others. But just because the subject matter is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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No community is a stranger to pain. To test this assertion, we’re heading into one of the far corners of America to see what sort of tragedy might be lurking in the record books.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (276: Heads Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 43: LorePodcast.com/episodes/43
- Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113
- Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122
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A good amount of history is nothing more than normal, everyday people doing their best to keep their heads in troubling situations. According to folklore, though, there have also been a few memorable, terrifying failures.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.
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A special announcement for a special day. Thank you to everyone who has constantly, generously, and joyfully supported this show over the years.
Here’s to many more!
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©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Injuries often leave marks that stick with us for years. In locations designed for violence, though, scars often reach a new level of pain and darkness.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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