
Show overview
Lore has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 518 episodes, alongside 71 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 220 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 32 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 39 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 84 episodes published. Published by Aaron Mahnke.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 518 episodesLegends 82: The Weight of Fear
Deeper Lore: 308 (40, 114, & 150)
Lore 308: Without a Trace
Legends 81: Undertaken
Deeper Lore: 307 (37, 79, & 215)
Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary"
Legends 80: He Said, She Said
Deeper Lore: 306 (111, 127, & 136)
Lore 306: Disorienting
Legends 79: Lone Scar
Deeper Lore: 305 (42, 106, & 180)
Lore 305: Botched
Legends 78: The Stacks
Deeper Lore: 304 (102, 116, & 172)
Lore 304: Cult Hero
Legends 77: Full House
Deeper Lore: 303 (74, 87, & 220)
Lore 303: Shoot for the Stars

Ep 378Legends 76: Unfamiliar Waters
Moving from the familiar to the unknown comes with a lot of risk. And if the stories about one family are true, that risk can involve a terrifying new reality. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas and Alex Robinson. ————————— 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: 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. 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. 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. ————————— 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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Deeper Lore: 302 (73, 116, & 166)
bonusGo deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (302: Bedside Manner) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 73: LorePodcast.com/episodes/73 Episode 116: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116 Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166 ———————— 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 ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.