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Lore

Aaron Mahnke

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

250

Lore · Aug 17, 2026

Legends 86: Litmus Test

Folklore has had many uses over the centuries. But while some has been used to educate or entertain, one pocket of legends has become a dangerous tool for sorting the good from the bad. …

27:20

Lore · Aug 13, 2026

Deeper Lore: 312 (18, 113, & 122)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (312: Episode To Serve Man) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 18: LorePodcast.com/episodes/18 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode …

1:59

Lore · Aug 10, 2026

Lore 312: To Serve Man

A lot of folklore is frightening, but some of it is definitely hard to swallow. Let's sink our teeth into some terrifying tales from history today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing …

27:12

Lore · Aug 3, 2026

Legends 85: Down Under

The huge number of dangerous creatures in Australia is terrifying, for sure. But if the legends are true, there's a lot more to be afraid of than spiders and birds. Narrated and produced by …

26:57

Lore · Jul 30, 2026

Deeper Lore: 311 (72, 122, & 284)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (311: Twice Upon a Time) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 72: LorePodcast.com/episodes/72 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122 Episode …

2:10

Lore · Jul 27, 2026

Lore 311: Twice Upon a Time

Folklore is full of stories about people who seem to have lived more than one life. Which is why these true tales from history are so incredibly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, …

31:31

Lore · Jul 20, 2026

Legends 84: Dead in the Water

The vast oceans of our planet are more mysterious to us than the surface of Mars. And because of that, they have become the place where dark legends dwell beneath the surface. Narrated and …

25:06

Lore · Jul 16, 2026

Deeper Lore: 310 (74, 196, & 44)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (310: Thunderstruck) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 74: LorePodcast.com/episodes/74 Episode 196: LorePodcast.com/episodes/196 Episode 44: LorePodcast.com/episodes/44 ———————— …

2:08

Lore · Jul 13, 2026

Lore 310: Thunderstruck

While most folklore has a thrilling quality to it, there are some tales that are a bit more shocking. Just be careful where you stand while we explore them. Narrated and produced by Aaron …

34:20

Lore · Jul 8, 2026

EXHUMED Ch. 7: Leftovers

Although my new history book, EXHUMED, arrives on August 6th, you get to hear a whole chapter early! Enjoy this delicious sample from EXHUMED, and be sure to lock in your copy today—whether that's …

28:51

Lore · Jul 6, 2026

Legends 83: Sweet Home

The American South might have its charm, but it also has a tragic history that lingers in the shadows to this day. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and …

26:11

Lore · Jul 2, 2026

Deeper Lore: 309 (81, 102, & 128)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (309: Party Favors) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 81: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81 Episode 102: LorePodcast.com/episodes/102 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/128 …

2:34

Lore · Jun 29, 2026

Lore 309: Party Favors

Parties promise us a break from the mundane or troubling. But a few celebratory gatherings in history have turned the tables, delivering something far more frightening. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing …

32:02

Lore · Jun 22, 2026

Legends 82: The Weight of Fear

Over the centuries, it has become common to refer to traumatizing or frightening experiences as "a nightmare." The true origins of that notion, though, are the most terrifying of all. Narrated and produced by …

25:10

Lore · Jun 18, 2026

Deeper Lore: 308 (40, 114, & 150)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (308: Without a Trace) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 40: LorePodcast.com/episodes/40 Episode 114: LorePodcast.com/episodes/114 Episode 150: …

2:11

Lore · Jun 15, 2026

Lore 308: Without a Trace

Dark stories often have twists, turns, and the constant fear of getting lost in the shadows. Which is a lot like one real trail that haunts American history. Let's take a journey there together. …

29:22

Lore · Jun 8, 2026

Legends 81: Undertaken

One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling that is truly horrifying. Narrated …

25:04

Lore · Jun 4, 2026

Deeper Lore: 307 (37, 79, & 215)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary") with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37 Episode 79: LorePodcast.com/episodes/79 Episode …

2:10

Lore · Jun 1, 2026

Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary"

This week, as summer weaves its way into our lives, the Lore team is taking a well-deserved break. To make that possible, we're reissuing a fan favorite from nearly a decade ago: Episode 50: …

32:30

Lore · May 25, 2026

Legends 80: He Said, She Said

Sometimes the thing that gives a story its authenticity is the frequency with which it has been shared, regardless of the truth. And many of them turn out to be utterly terrifying. Narrated and …

27:30

Lore · May 21, 2026

Deeper Lore: 306 (111, 127, & 136)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (306: Disorienting) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111 Episode 127: LorePodcast.com/episodes/127 Episode 136: LorePodcast.com/episodes/136 ———————— …

2:01

Lore · May 18, 2026

Lore 306: Disorienting

Some folklore can be very confusing, which can cause a lot of fear. Which was exactly the point for this specific realm of ancient belief and tradition. Just try not to get lost. Narrated …

30:33

Lore · May 11, 2026

Legends 79: Lone Scar

The bigger the space, the more room there seems to be for ghosts. So it shouldn't be a surprise that there's lots of chills to be had in the Lone Star State. Narrated and …

26:13

Lore · May 7, 2026

Deeper Lore: 305 (42, 106, & 180)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (305: Botched) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 42: LorePodcast.com/episodes/42 Episode 106: LorePodcast.com/episodes/106 Episode 180: LorePodcast.com/episodes/180 ———————— …

2:07

Lore · May 4, 2026

Lore 305: Botched

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, then our journey toward a more human method of execution is a bloody highway. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose …

31:49

Lore · Apr 27, 2026

Legends 78: The Stacks

Folklore tells us that ghosts can be many things, but the most common view is that they are echoes of the past that are still present today. Which is why one type of building …

26:14

Lore · Apr 23, 2026

Deeper Lore: 304 (102, 116, & 172)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (304: Cult Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 102: LorePodcast.com/episodes/102 Episode 116: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116 Episode 172: LorePodcast.com/episodes/172 …

1:54

Lore · Apr 20, 2026

Lore 304: Cult Hero

Few groups leave a society unsettled more than the ones that buck the system and reject the mainstream path. But a few have even managed to leave the people around them more than a …

34:23

Lore · Apr 13, 2026

Legends 77: Full House

When you build a community on breaking the rules, it shouldn't be a surprise that the laws of death itself get violated. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and …

27:00

Lore · Apr 9, 2026

Deeper Lore: 303 (74, 87, & 220)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (303: Shoot for the Stars) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 74: LorePodcast.com/episodes/74 Episode 87: LorePodcast.com/episodes/87 Episode …

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