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
Lore 292: Message in a Bottle
Our world can often feel like an open book, with every secret laid bare. But there are still locations that cling tightly to mystery, and the questions they force us to ask are sometimes terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, wi…
Trick or Treat 5: Drained
For the final Trick or Treat episode of the season, we're taking a tour through some of the lesser-known vampire folklore around the world. But just because they don't fit the stereotype we've come to know and love does not mean these stori…
Legends 65: Twin Spirits
At the heart of their dual history and shared rivalry, this pair of midwestern cities hides a darker common ground, and the stories that live there are more than a little frightening. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by A…
Trick or Treat 4: From the Beyond
Humans have reached out to communicate with the dead for millennia, and as this collection of tales will show, that hasn't always gone according to plan. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson. ———…
Deeper Lore: 291 (111, 143, & Legends 30)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (291: Dream Come True) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111 Episode 143: LorePodcast.com/episodes/143…
Lore 291: Dream Come True
We often use the phrase "dream come true" to describe wonderful things you envision for our lives. But looking at the folklore behind it, there might be a darker, more complicated nightmare at work. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, wi…
Trick or Treat 3: Loved & Lost
Our passions create powerful bonds. And it turns out that even something as permanent as death can't totally separate us from the people or places we love. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson an…
Legends 64: No Rest For the Wicked
Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those gaps with terrifying legends that are still alive today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by…
Trick or Treat 2: Too Young
Tragic loss is often the catalyst for powerful tales that haunt us for generations. Today's collection of stories gathers some of the most chilling examples of that truth. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by …
Deeper Lore: 290 (24, 207, & 265)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (290: Growing Pains) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 24: LorePodcast.com/episodes/24 Episode 207: LorePodcast.com/episodes/207 Epi…
Lore 290: Growing Pains
They might appear to be nothing more than simple words spoken by the youngest in our communities, but there's a darkness hidden beneath many of them. Let's explore the frightening world of nursery rhymes. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahn…
Trick or Treat: Lavish
For the first of our weekly Halloween bonus episodes (every Friday in October), we're visiting a number of haunted castles. You might want to keep a light on for this one. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with with writing and researc…
Legends 63: Dance With the Devil
Humans have, historically, shown themselves to be risk-takers. But in one particular branch of folklore, many of those gambles have come at the hands of a very sinister otherworldly third party. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with w…
Deeper Lore: Episode 289 (18, 48, & 101)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (289: Shake It) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 18: LorePodcast.com/episodes/18 Episode 48: LorePodcast.com/episodes/48 Episode 10…
Lore 289: Shake It
Folklore can take many forms, but most involve words in a specific language. One exception, though, are the traditions passed down through a very different kind of communication. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaR…
Legends 62: The Little Things
While you're guaranteed to find a lot of spooky tales in the biggest, brightest cities, sometimes all it takes is a quick trip upstate to find a set of stories that are truly unique—and downright terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron M…
Deeper Lore: 288 (50, 111, & 151)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (288: Doom & Gloom) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 50: LorePodcast.com/episodes/50 Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111 Epis…
Lore 288: Doom & Gloom
Folklore might be all around us, but sometimes the most frightening kind of story points in a very particular direction. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music b…
Legends 61: Drowning Deep
One of the most iconic creatures from folklore has a terrifyingly evil nature hidden beneath its beautiful facade. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resour…
Deeper Lore: 287 (25, 140, & 156)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (287: It Takes a Village) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25 Episode 140: LorePodcast.com/episodes/14…
Lore 287: It Takes a Village
If these dark tales from history prove anything, it is that powerful things often come in small packages. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jaime Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. —————…
Legends 60: Operatic
Some places only have a handful of dark stories to explore. Today's subject, though, is the land of a ten-thousand tales. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore…
Deeper Lore: 286 (86, 113, & 186)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (286: Lazarus) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 86: LorePodcast.com/episodes/86 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 1…
Episode 286: Lazarus
One of the most intriguing topics throughout history has infectious disease and the way we handle it. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————…
Legends 59: Apparition
Folklore is often a regional thing, shifting and reshaping itself to fit the landscape and the people who live there. And nowhere is that more frighteningly true than one particular stretch of the American landscape. Narrated and produced b…
Deeper Lore: 285 (16, 27, & 31)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (285: Oh My) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 16: LorePodcast.com/episodes/16 Episode 27: LorePodcast.com/episodes/27 Episode 31: L…
Lore 285: Oh My
We often think that the most frightening creatures of all are the ones that only exist within the pages of folklore. But what happens when the dangers lurks a lot closer to home? Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaR…
Legends 58: Take a Bow
We usually go looking for the most frightening legends in the shadows. Sometimes, though, they can be found where the lights are brightest. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Al…
Deeper Lore: 284 (19, 30, & 72)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (284: Grounded) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 19: LorePodcast.com/episodes/19 Episode 30: LorePodcast.com/episodes/30 Episode 72…
Lore 284: Grounded
The way various cultures approach death has added a dark texture to the world around us. And caught in the fabric of those metaphorical burial shrouds is the debris from some truly powerful stories. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, w…
Legends 57: Long Live the King
Some legends only appear to vanish over time. From wide popularity to utter obscurity, their journey teaches us something about the way we use story. And sometimes, it even manages to leave its mark on history. Narrated and produced by Aaro…
Deeper Lore: 283 (20, 23, & 36)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (283: On the Nose) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20 Episode 23: LorePodcast.com/episodes/23 Episode…
Lore 283: On the Nose
Folklore often preserves something from deep in the past in a way that can still be experienced in the present. But ghosts aren't the only lingering reminder of days gone by that we might bump into. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, wi…
Legends 56: Ringed In
History is full of exceptions that make it very dangerous to assume—some examples of which are absolutely horrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Res…
Deeper Lore: 282 (43, 49, & 159)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (282: Auld) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 43: LorePodcast.com/episodes/43 Episode 49: LorePodcast.com/episodes/49 Episode 159: L…
Lore 282: Auld
Few cities in the world contain as much darkness, pain, and evil as the capital of Scotland. Join us for a chilling tour—but be careful where you step. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by…
Legends 55: Different Paths
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 an…
Deeper Lore: 281 (190, 198, & 246)
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…
Lore 281: The Silver Scream
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…
Legends 54: Fairytale
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 …