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
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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Lore Resources:
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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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Lore Resources:
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (275: Taking Control) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 57: LorePodcast.com/episodes/57
- Episode 155: LorePodcast.com/episodes/155
- Episode 81: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81
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Thankfully, every rule has an exception, as this tragic story from 16th century France makes painfully clear.
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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Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what they seem. These legends hold a lot of danger…and maybe something darker.
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 (274: Distant Relations) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117
- Episode 141: LorePodcast.com/episodes/141
- Episode 165: LorePodcast.com/episodes/165
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Despite the oceans and centuries that separate various cultures, it is often the folklore that acts like a glue, uniting humanity in a shared world of terrifying legends.
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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The cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for recreation and rest. But if these legends have anything to teach us, it’s that there is always a bit of darkness beneath the surface.
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 (273: A Royal Pain) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 118: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118
- Episode 152: LorePodcast.com/episodes/152
- Episode 221: LorePodcast.com/episodes/221
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During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.
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- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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