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Legends 40: Skin & Bones (ad-free)
The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it’s no wonder these legends from Greenland have the power to give us chills.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.————————————Sources:Abrams, Lesley...
Lore Bites 110: Mishipeshu
A troublesome creature from ancient legends might be waiting for you in Lake Superior.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode was produced by Aaron M...
Lore 266: What’s in the Box (ad-free)
The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let’s meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, rese...
Shop Discount - November 2024
Greetings!A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.November's 20% code is: thankful24Until next time...thanks!Aaron @ Lore
Lore Bites 109: Chills (member bonus)
Turn the lights down low enough and any castle is going to look spooky. But few live up to that reputation like this one in northern England.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each...
News & Updates: October 2024
Hey folks, Aaron here.Just a reminder of two things that are super important to me, in hopes that you can participate in some way, if possible.————————————————The Lore Live TourOur first show is in Boston TOMORROW NIGHT! I know tickets have been going fast, but there are some left, so if...
Legends 39: Have Love Will Travel (ad-free)
History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more frightening than the rest.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research...
Lore Bites 108: Bunny Man (member bonus)
A commonly known urban legend with a frightening grain of truth at its center.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, w...
Lore 265: Friend or Faux (ad-free)
Many creatures in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven’t been satisfied with remaining in our heads.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson...
Lore Bites 107: Witch Dance (member bonus)
Say what you will about legends of witches, the real person at the center of this tale probably wished he hadn’t threatened one.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday ...
Legends 38: Fife & Drum (ad-free)
We’ve all heard that war often leaves a few ghost stories in its wake. As proof, we offer a key territory in America’s most formative conflict…and all the terrifying stories that still linger there as a result.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, and research by Jamie Vargas.——...
Lore Bites 106: Headless Texas (member bonus)
Far from the pastoral comfort of Sleepy Hollow, another American legend gives us a very different headless legend to track.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning...
Lore 264: Engine Trouble (ad-free)
Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on modern roads, the results have often turned out to be more than a little terrifying.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson.Sources:...
Lore Bites 105: Mother Redcap (member bonus)
The stories about her are frightening, although the truth might be a lot more horrifying in the end.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode was produ...
Shop Discount - October 2024
Greetings!A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.October's 20% code is: spooky24Until next time...thanks!Aaron @ Lore
Legends 37: An Apple a Day (ad-free)
Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that’s not necessarily a safe thing.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by GennaRose Nethercott.Sources:“10 Mythol...
Lore Bites 104: Thick
Not all cryptids from folklore are terrifying, as this chonky little guy demonstrates for us today.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode was produc...
Lore 263: Elementary (ad-free)
When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and research by Ca...
Lore Bites 103: Crossed Tales
There have always been a lot of questions surrounding this mysterious landmark, even after its destruction.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode wa...
Legends 36: Strike It Rich (ad-free)
Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alex Robinson and Cassandra de Alba.Sources:Alexander,...
Lore Bites 102: Fingers
A tragic tale with an even more tragic legacy, but hopefully one that we can learn from.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode was produced by Aaron...
Lore 262: Broken Lines (ad-free)
Some of the darker stories in history take generations to develop, coming down to us over the years one broken piece at a time. And the best way to enjoy their power is by putting them back together again.Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.Sources:“‘Wor...
Lore Bites 101: In the Box
A mysterious disappearance and the devilish theories about what happened.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with w...
Legends 35: A Clean Death (ad-free)
Some of the most terrifying legends in history come from one place: beneath the shadow of an executioner.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty.Sources:Abbott, Geoffrey. Lords of the Scaffold: A History of the Executioner. London: Robert Hale, 1991.“Assassinat...
Shop Discount - September 2024
Greetings!A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.September's 20% code is: nosferatu24Until next time...thanks!Aaron @ Lore
Lore Bites 100: Under the Mountain
Even with the weight of an entire mountain holding it down, this collection of folklore has found a way to escape and spread.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morni...
Lore 261: Attraction (ad-free)
Folklore is often confined to circles around the campfire, or whispered stories at slumber parties. But for a time in America, people turned folklore into things worth traveling to see. And their methods were rather tricky.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott, and mus...
Lore Bites 99: Bunked
One Wisconsin family found itself wrestling with a violent evil spirit that refused to let them rest.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This episode was prod...
Legends 34: All American (ad-free)
The legends that are unique to America might be newer than some, but they still pack a powerful punch. But however familiar they might be, there’s always a darker side that needs to be explored.Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, editing by Alex Robinson, and research ...
Lore Bites 98: Shark Island
This lonely, isolated bit of rock off the coast of Ireland is home to more folklore and fear than anyone would expect.————————Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.This...
