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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.

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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.

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.

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Sources:

• Bremner, Barbara. “Haunted Jersey Shore Spots to Hunt Ghosts.” 2024-10-14 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

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.

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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.

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:

• “A California highway, a horrific crash and why a cursed car part sold for $382,000,” SFGate, February 14, 2022, ...

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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.

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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.

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: spooky24

Until 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 Mythological Origin Stories About Fruit.” Listverse. January 29, 2014. 2024-09-30 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Lore Bites 104: Thick

Not all cryptids from folklore are terrifying, as this chonky little guy demonstrates for us today.

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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.

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 Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

Sources:

• “Aleister Crowley & William Butler Yeats Get into an Occult Battle, ...

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Lore Bites 103: Crossed Tales

There have always been a lot of questions surrounding this mysterious landmark, even after its destruction.

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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.

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, Dave. “Bisbee, Arizona — Queen of the Copper Camps.” Legends of America. July 2022. 2024-09-16 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Lore Bites 102: Fingers

A tragic tale with an even more tragic legacy, but hopefully one that we can learn from.

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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.

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:

• “‘World’s oldest bread,’ dating back 8,600 years, discovered in Turkey,” CNN World, March 2024, 2024-09-09 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Lore Bites 101: In the Box

A mysterious disappearance and the devilish theories about what happened.

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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.

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. 

• “Assassination Attempt on King Louis XV By Damiens, 1757”. Chateau de Versailles. 

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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: nosferatu24

Until 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.

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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, and music by Chad Lawson.

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 music by Chad Lawson.

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Sources:

• “A Mini History of Mega Tourist Traps.” Slate. August 11, 2015. 2024-08-26 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Lore Bites 99: Bunked

One Wisconsin family found itself wrestling with a violent evil spirit that refused to let them rest.

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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, and music by Chad Lawson.

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 by Alexandra Steed.

Sources:

• “John Henry: The Steel-Driving Legend,” Silkroad, 2024-08-19 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

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.

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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, and music by Chad Lawson.