Lore

Aaron Mahnke
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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.

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  1. 1 day ago ·  Bonus

    Lore Alive 1: The Sleep

    Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today's tale introduces us to some newlyweds in late 1800s Kentucky who settled in for a new life together, only for their hopes and dreams to meet a terrifying end. Lore Alive was created by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and direction by Nicolas Tecosky, audio production and sound design by Brandon Grugle. This week's episode starred J. Garrett Mitchell as James, Sarah Palm as Octavia, and Nicholas Tecosky as Doctor McClain. ————————— Series Sponsor: Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair and get additional pairs for 20%. Go to WarbyParker.com/LORE to try on any pair virtually! ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

  2. 1 day ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Lore Alive 1: The Sleep

    Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today’s tale introduces us to some newlyweds in late 1800s Kentucky who settled in for a new life together, only for their hopes and dreams to meet a terrifying end. Lore Alive was created by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and direction by Nicolas Tecosky, audio production and sound design by Brandon Grugle. This week’s episode starred J. Garrett Mitchell as James, Sarah Palm as Octavia, and Nicholas Tecosky as Doctor McClain. ————————— Lore Resources:  • Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support • Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Series Sponsor: • Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair and get additional pairs for 20%. Go to WarbyParker.com/LORE to try on any pair virtually!

    Lore Alive 1: The Sleep

  3. 3 days ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Lore Bites 209: The Hermit (member bonus)

    Some European panics leaned so hard on superstition that they twisted reality to fit their fear. Every now and then, though, they got it right. ———————— 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 researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke.

    Lore Bites 209: The Hermit (member bonus)

  4. 5 days ago

    Legends 89: Mother Dearest

    Folklore is often about powerful beings that deserve our fear and respect. Which is why one big category of legends around the globe is about someone very close to home. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— BUY EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed ————————— Lore Resources:  Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are the perfect companion for your fall reset. Go to BuyRaycon.com/loreOPEN to get 20% off. Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore. Gusto: Online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Try Gusto today at Gusto.com/LORE, and get 3 months free when you run your first payroll. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/LORE! ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads @ lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

  5. 24 Sept ·  Bonus

    Deeper Lore: 315 (32, 196, & 204)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 315: All Shook Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 32: LorePodcast.com/episodes/32 Episode 196: LorePodcast.com/episodes/196 Episode 204: LorePodcast.com/episodes/204 ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

  6. 24 Sept ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Deeper Lore: 315 (32, 196, & 204)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 315: All Shook Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 32: LorePodcast.com/episodes/32 • Episode 196: LorePodcast.com/episodes/196 • Episode 204: LorePodcast.com/episodes/204 ———————— Lore Resources: • Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music • Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources • Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop

    Deeper Lore: 315 (32, 196, & 204)

  7. 23 Sept ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Lore Bites 208: Dagger (member bonus)

    Few people fear anything as much as the thought of being buried alive. Which makes this man’s final request very logical—despite also being incredibly creepy. ———————— 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 the Grim & Mild team.

    Lore Bites 208: Dagger (member bonus)

  8. 21 Sept

    Lore 315: All Shook Up

    Folklore usually depends on the little things. The daily struggle to survive, the terror of a new location, or even violence and crime. But even when the events are bigger than we can imagine, folklore has a way of showing up. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— BUY EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed ————————— Lore Resources:  Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at MintMobile.com/lore. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 60% off a new SimpliSafe system. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads @ lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Aaron Mahnke
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    825
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Aaron Mahnke
  • Show Website
    Lore
  • Provider
    Wet Frog Studios, Inc.

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