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.
February’s 20% code is: 2bloody25valentine
Until next time...thanks!
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:
Episode 154: LorePodcast.com/episodes/154
Episode 157: LorePodcast.com/episodes/157
Episode 192: 2025-01-30 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
One annual tradition has a monstrous secret at its center.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2025-01-29 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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“The 3AM Challenge.” Know Your Meme. [n.d.] 2025-01-27 05:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post
This week, I'm releasing a couple of brand new designs over in the Lore Shop in honor of our quickly-approaching 10th anniversary (March 18th for those keeping score).
For these two new amazing Lore designs, I worked with the incredibly talented Dane Stephenson (IG: tattoosbypony) to capture the mood and vibes of his favorite podcast. And honestly, he knocked it out of the park.
Available in the usual wh...
2025-01-23 12:16:27 +0000 UTC View Post
This secluded retreat in the woods has become home to some terrifying stories—some true, and some not so much.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2025-01-22 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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“19th March 1286: ‘A Strong Wind Will Be Heard in Scotland.’” Weaving the Tapestry. March 19...
2025-01-20 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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:
Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37
Episode 84: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84
Episode 215: 2025-01-16 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Despite a terrifying campaign of death and destruction, one conqueror failed to completely wipe out his target.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2025-01-15 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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Blackadder, Jesse. “Frozen voices: Women, silence and Antarctica.” In Antarctica: Music, Sounds, and Cultural Con...
2025-01-13 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Any home that has stayed in the family for centuries is bound to be inhabited by some dark memories…and perhaps something more.
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2025-01-08 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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“Another Ghost!” The Bury and Norwich Post. 3/5/1834, p.1. 2025-01-06 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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:
Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51
Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68
Episode 128: 2025-01-02 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
January’s 20% code is: 1haunted25house
Until next time...thanks!
This weathered statue is wrapped in hauntingly beautiful shadows that have given it a larger-than-life reputation.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2025-01-01 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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The 12 Creepiest Exhibits at Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum of Medical Oddities, August 2016, 2024-12-30 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This holiday treat is filled with forest blanketed in beautiful white snow…and a hulking monster that refused to be killed. Enjoy!
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2024-12-25 05:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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Andersson, Lara. “The Swedish Tomte.” Swedish Press. 12/22/2018. 2024-12-23 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The truth behind a Medieval legend is laid bare for all to see. And it’s an entertaining ride, for sure.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2024-12-18 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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Androw, Thomas. The Old Jersey Captive: Or a Narrative of the Captivity of Thomas Andros on Board the Old Jersey Prison Ship at New York 1781. Boston: William Peirce, 1833. Digital. 2024-12-16 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Sometimes the most entertaining stories are the ones that break the mould. This Chinese legend certainly proves that, with chilling effect.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2024-12-11 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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“A Brief Introduction to Mound Builders and their Mounds.” Archaeology Travel. 2024-12-09 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This haunting tale of warning is both fake and real, and the lesson learned because of that is a valuable one.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2024-12-04 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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Abbot, Carl. “Master of Disaster, Ignatius Donnelly.” The Public Domain Review. Sep...
2024-12-02 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings!
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.
December’s 20% code is: krampus24
Until next time...thanks!
Foundations are important to anything, be it a single building or an entire amusement park. And this one might have benefitted from picking a better one.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2024-11-27 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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Adamic, Louis. “My Friend Maxo Vanka.” My America, 1928-1938. New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1938. 2024-11-25 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Don’t call it a werewolf. But you can certainly call it a point of pride in Maryland.
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This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2024-11-20 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some wild and unusual stories to take root and grow.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Adkin, Clare, Jr. Brother Benjamin: A History of the Israelite House of Dav...
2024-11-18 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Human behavior can often be the most monstrous thing on the historical record, as this story shows us.
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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 writing and research by Alex Robinson.
2024-11-13 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post