Lore

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. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREMeUndiesMeUndies.com/loreLOREQuinceQuince.com/LORE ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads@lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ———————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ———————————— Sponsors: SimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/LoreHeroBreadhero.coSquarespaceSquarespace.com/lore ————————— To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118LorePodcast.com/episodes/152LorePodcast.com/episodes/221 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREAcornsAcorns.com/LOREMeUndiesMeUndies.com/lore To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads@lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ———————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ———————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREMint Mobile:MintMobile.com/loreQuinceQuince.com/LORE SquarespaceSquarespace.com/lore ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads @ lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (272: Tick Talk) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/154LorePodcast.com/episodes/157LorePodcast.com/episodes/192 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ————————— To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore

We live our lives by the clock and never think twice about it. But history is filled with stories that should make us very, very afraid of time. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: MeUndies:MeUndies.com/loreLOREBubbly CleaningBubblyCleaning.com/LORE QuinceQuince.com/LOREAcorns EarlAcornsEarly.com/LORE To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads@lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The legends that fill our world often give us good reasons to be afraid. But there’s one thing most of us fear above all else, and when it succeeds in defeating us, the results can be terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ———————————— Sponsors: Hero Breadhero.coLOREAcornsAcorns.com/LORESquarespaceSquarespace.com/lore ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (271: Chill Seekers) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37LorePodcast.com/episodes/84LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

This epic crossover between two cultural powerhouses is enough to leave us haunted by a tragic era—and it will give you some chills along the way. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LORECook UnityCookUnity.com/LORELORESimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/Lore ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads @ lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this particular set of legends, that couldn’t be more literal—or terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Mint MobileMintMobile.com/loreQuinceQuince.com/LOREAcornsAcorns.com/LORESquarespaceSquarespace.com/lore ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (270: On Display) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51LorePodcast.com/episodes/68LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though, is to pay them a visit. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Mint MobileMintMobile.com/lore To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads (at) lorepodcast.com, and include the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: QuinceQuince.com/LORESimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/Lore ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/115LorePodcast.com/episodes/135LorePodcast.com/episodes/161 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Jamie Vargas and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: StoryWorthStoryWorth.com/loreAcornsAcorns.com/LORESquarespaceSquarespace.com/lore To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to “ads @ lorepodcast.com” with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas and Robin Miniter. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: QuinceQuince.com/LORESquarespaceSquarespace.com/loreSimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/Lore ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192LorePodcast.com/episodes/38LorePodcast.com/episodes/54 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREBlue NileBlueNile.comMint MobileMintMobile.com/lore To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads @ lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————

Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Quince.com/LORESimpliSafe.com/LoreSquarespace.com/lore ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.