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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.
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Jun 12, 2023

Legends 3: Ghost Ships

Let’s take to the high seas, and explore some of the many legends of ghostly vessels. But beware; here there be angry spirits.

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

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Jun 5, 2023

Lore 229: Dark Shapes

Some folklore can only be explored if we’re willing to get a little wet. Let’s dive into the frightening folklore of lake monsters.

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

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May 29, 2023

Legends 2: Undead Lovers

Few genres of story are as compelling as romance. But just because death puts an end to life, it doesn’t necessarily mean it has also severed the ties of love.

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

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May 22, 2023

Lore 228: Safe House

Some corners of folklore offer us a place to hide. But when those traditions become a pawn in political and religious games, the stories they breed often leave us with chills.

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

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May 15, 2023

Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters

The world is a big, scary place, and that’s mostly because of the people around us. But if the legends are true, there are darker reasons to be afraid, and they are lurking in the shadows outside our homes.

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

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May 12, 2023

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May 8, 2023

Lore 227: Bloodlines

Some of the most popular stories in our culture are far older, and more dark, than we could ever imagine. And what makes them even more frightening is that some of them might be true.

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

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May 1, 2023

REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary

In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of two young women bound by something beyond our world, and the frighteningly familiar tales they tell. Plus, stick around for a brand new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Apr 24, 2023

Lore 226: Grounded

Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every now and then it takes on a physical shape…with terrifying results.

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

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Apr 17, 2023

REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double

So many stories are built on the idea of double identity. In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the true life story of one of history’s most infamous double lives. And be sure not to miss the brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Apr 10, 2023

Lore 225: Dark Animation

One of the most crowded landscapes in folklore comes from one of the most harsh and barren locations in the world. But the dead might just have too many stories to tell.

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

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Apr 3, 2023

REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver

It’s time to revisit the notion of a cursed community. This remastered classic episode features brand new narration and a score by Chad Lawson, as well as a whole new Epilogue bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Mar 27, 2023

Lore 224: Seriously Ill

One frightening corner of folklore can be found in the history of one of our closest four-legged companions.

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

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Mar 20, 2023

In this remastered fan favorite, we return to the folklore of bird-man legends, and the events in Point Pleasant that have left us with one of the biggest cryptids of all time: Mothman. Come for the fresh narration and score, but stay for the brand new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Mar 13, 2023

There are a lot of well-worn tales in the world of folklore. But there are some truly astonishing—and frightening—stories waiting for us just off the path, hidden away in the shadows.

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

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Mar 6, 2023

Behind every vampire is a hunter looking to stop them, and this remastered classic episode takes us deep inside that mythology. Fresh narration and music, plus a brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Feb 27, 2023

Some fads are more than a harmless form of entertainment. In fact, the pages of history contains one that stalked the Midwest in the 1970s…with frightful consequences.

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

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Feb 20, 2023

In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of Mary Toft and her unusual pregnancy. This episode features brand new narration and scoring, plus an exclusive new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Feb 13, 2023

One of our most common desires, no matter our culture, religion, or station in life, is something that countless practitioners of folk magic have spent their lives pursuing—sometimes with dark results.

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

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Feb 6, 2023

This remastered classic episode—complete with fresh narration and scoring—takes us back through the history of mysterious fires that seem to come from within. And be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Jan 30, 2023

Most of the frightening folklore we talk about takes place on the ground. But a little over a century ago, one ancient belief found new life in the skies above us—and the results were terrifying.

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

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Jan 23, 2023

Graves and corpses feature prominently in all sorts of folklore, which is why we love this remastered classic episode of Lore so much. Let’s reunite with Burke and Hare, and hollow their exploits to the bloody end. Plus, there’s a brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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  • Rocket Money: Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way, by going to RocketMoney.com/LORE.
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Jan 16, 2023

One of the most attractive roads to travel for many people are the ones that lead deep into the world of the occult. But sometimes they can also be incredibly dangerous.

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

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Jan 9, 2023

Some places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of Lore, we return to those musty halls and explore the ghosts that still haunt them. Be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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This episode of Lore was sponsored by:

  • Squarespace: Build your own powerful, professional website, with free hosting, zero patches or upgrades, and 24/7 award-winning customer support. Start your free trial website today at Squarespace.com/lore, and when you make your first purchase, use offer code LORE to save 10%.
  • Rocket Money: Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way, by going to RocketMoney.com/LORE.
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Jan 2, 2023

Some of the darkest folklore in America is hidden right inside many of the place names that are dotted across the landscape—and one special location that defies the norm.

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

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