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Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and 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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Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and 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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Lore Bites 62: The Godfather

    Lore Bites 62: The Godfather

    A classic folktale all about a very strange godfather, and his deceptive ways.

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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 research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

    Lore 242: From the Ashes

    Lore 242: From the Ashes

    Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, one American city has climbed out of a dark and painful past. But the shadows of those early tragedies have proven to be impossible to leave behind
    Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.
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    Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————
    This episode of Lore was sponsored by:
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    ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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    Lore Bites 61: Ear Soup

    Lore Bites 61: Ear Soup

    Today we can find all sorts of romantic advice all around us, but for the characters of folklore in the distant past, good advice was seriously hard to come by.

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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 research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

    Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery

    Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery

    Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery
    Like all cemeteries, Savannah’s Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has proven, it’s also home to some dark legends.
    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
     
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    Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com  
    ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    • 27 min
    Lore Bites 60: Lessons in Cussing

    Lore Bites 60: Lessons in Cussing

    Never come between a woman and her quilts. At least, that’s what this shocking folktale wants to teach 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 research and writing by Alexandra Steed, and music by Chad Lawson.

    Lore 241: Evergreen

    Lore 241: Evergreen

    There are few locations in our world as loaded with mystery and dripping with folklore as the woods. Let’s step onto the path and see what frightening places it might take us.
    Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
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    Lore Resources: 
    Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————
    Sponsors:
    Skylight Frames: As a special, limited time offer for Lore listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com/LORE. Helix: Get 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners, at HelixSleep.com/LORE and use code HelixPartner20 Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE.  
    To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here.
     
    ©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
43.5K Ratings

43.5K Ratings

Southern Wild Hare ,

Savannah Georgia episode

As a South Georgia native, I loved listening to the episode pertaining to Savannah Georgia! We have such rich history. Great job covering the story! I would love to hear more.

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greycatdot ,

Love all the spooky

Love the stories. Love the music.

Only criticism: Definitely need to branch out to other cultures like Dana does on Noble Blood. I loved the Djinn pod.

Also: Hi!

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