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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.

  1. 9 hr ago

    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 Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty. ————————— PRE-ORDER 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: Taskrabbit: Get ahead of your todo list right now and get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit.com, or on the Taskrabbit app, using promo code LORE. 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. HomeServe: Your next costly home repair is already coming. Act now and get protected with a plan through HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/lore. Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair and get additional pairs for 20%. Go to WarbyParker.com/LORE to try on any pair virtually! ————————— 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.

    25 min

  2. 4 days ago ·  Bonus

    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: LorePodcast.com/episodes/150 ———————— 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.

    2 min
  3. Deeper Lore: 308 (40, 114, & 150)

    4 days ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

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

    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: LorePodcast.com/episodes/150 ———————— Lore Resources: • Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music • Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources • Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop

    2 min
  4. Lore Bites 194: Tomb Sweet Tomb (member bonus)

    5 days ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Lore Bites 194: Tomb Sweet Tomb (member bonus)

    The only thing more surprising than a bunch of people being willing to sleep with a corpse is the reason behind it. Surprising, and more than a little frightening. ———————— 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.

    5 min

  5. 15 Jun

    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. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— PRE-ORDER 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. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. Bilt: Membership that rewards you with points on every housing payment, wherever you live. Join the membership for where you live at JoinBilt.com/Lore. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ————————— 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

    29 min
  6. Lore Bites 193: The Properest Witch (member bonus)

    10 Jun ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Lore Bites 193: The Properest Witch (member bonus)

    Ann’s murder wasn’t a mystery. But the reasons behind it were just as terrifying. ———————— 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.

    6 min

  7. 8 Jun

    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 and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty. ————————— PRE-ORDER 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: Casper: Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to Casper.com. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore. 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.

    25 min

  8. 4 Jun ·  Bonus

    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 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— 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.

    2 min
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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
    788
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Aaron Mahnke
  • Show Website
    Lore
  • Provider
    Wet Frog Studios, Inc.

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