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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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Nov 27, 2023

Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery

Like all cemeteries, Savannah’s Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has proven, it’s also home to some dark legends.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

 

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Nov 20, 2023

There are few locations in our world as loaded with mystery and dripping with folklore as the woods. Let’s step onto the path and see what frightening places it might take us.

Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

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Nov 13, 2023

Legends 14: Scared Straight

Love has always been a sort of the type of pain and heartbreak that leaves a mark after death, even when those romances don’t quite fit the expectations of the world around them.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

 

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Nov 6, 2023

Lore 240: Brick by Brick

People have a lot of fears. From spiders to the open sea, lots of things put us on edge. But few things are as downright terrifying as this particular circumstance…and it has for thousands or years.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

 

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Oct 30, 2023

Legends 13: Hometown Legends

A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research and writing team.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by the entire Grim & Mild team.

 

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Oct 23, 2023

Lore 239: Head to Head

Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along with. But some have had a very different, and much more frightening, tone.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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Oct 16, 2023

Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in New Jersey has more to be afraid of than Clinton Road.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Harry Marks.

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Oct 9, 2023

Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to change the world around us. Or—in some cases—give birth to frightening stories.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and Taylor Hagerdorn, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Oct 2, 2023

The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to very dark places.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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Sep 25, 2023

Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for themselves, the challenges to that quest are also what made it so frightening.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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Sep 18, 2023

Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let’s explore some of those dark melodies together.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.

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Sep 11, 2023

Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightening reputation thanks to folklore.

Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Sep 4, 2023

The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it’s that there are always exceptions to the rule.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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Aug 28, 2023

Lore 235: Privilege

The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out in practical terms, however, has been terrifying.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Allie Steed and music by Chad Lawson.

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Aug 21, 2023

Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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Aug 14, 2023

It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. And today…we’re going there.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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Aug 7, 2023

Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.

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Jul 31, 2023

A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it’s left behind is both fascinating and chilling.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

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Jul 28, 2023

Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke"

Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale. 

Because everyone needs a little weird in their life!

Visit GrimAndMild.com/weird to learn more, or search for "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" in your favorite podcast app!

Jul 24, 2023

Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it’s camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for some scares.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.

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Jul 17, 2023

Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

FURTHER READING

For those who want to learn more about today’s topic, go find a copy of Zora Neale Hurston’s article “Hoodoo in America” in The Journal of American Folklore, vol. 44 (1931): pp 317-417.

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Jul 10, 2023

Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be sure to bring a flashlight.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.

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Jul 3, 2023

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Much of the history of folklore we have today involves a community driven to panic over unusual stories and experiences. But few moments in time illustrate that pattern so clearly as the events in one small Midwestern town. 

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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Jun 26, 2023

The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been whispering legends that are so chilling that they’ve never been forgotten.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.

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Jun 19, 2023

Lore 230: Gilded

Despite being known for being a “mile high”, the folklore and history of one American city is filled with more than enough darkness hidden away down below.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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