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Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what they seem. These legends hold a lot of danger…and maybe something darker. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: 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. Smalls: Smalls cat food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you'd find in your fridge… and it's delivered right to your door. For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com and use code LORE. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code 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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (274: Distant Relations) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 Episode 141: LorePodcast.com/episodes/141 Episode 165: LorePodcast.com/episodes/165 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Despite the oceans and centuries that separate various cultures, it is often the folklore that acts like a glue, uniting humanity in a shared world of terrifying legends. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— 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. MeUndies: Get insanely comfy-yet-sexy Undies and Loungewear, and score huge site-wide savings at MeUndies.com/lore, enter promo code LORE. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at 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 [email protected] 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 ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for recreation and rest. But if these legends have anything to teach us, it's that there is always a bit of darkness beneath the surface. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ———————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ———————————— Sponsors: SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Hero Bread: Delicious and flavorful bread that has ultra-low NET carbs, zero grams of sugar, and is high in fiber. Get 10% off your order by going to hero.co and using the code LORE at checkout. 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 the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (273: A Royal Pain) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 118: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118 Episode 152: LorePodcast.com/episodes/152 Episode 221: LorePodcast.com/episodes/221 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— 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. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! MeUndies: Get insanely comfy-yet-sexy Undies and Loungewear, and score huge site-wide savings at MeUndies.com/lore, enter promo code LORE. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ———————————— 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. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code 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 the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (272: Tick Talk) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 154: LorePodcast.com/episodes/154 Episode 157: LorePodcast.com/episodes/157 Episode 192: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ————————— To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore

We live our lives by the clock and never think twice about it. But history is filled with stories that should make us very, very afraid of time. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: MeUndies: Get insanely comfy-yet-sexy Undies and Loungewear, and score huge site-wide savings at MeUndies.com/lore, enter promo code LORE. Bubbly Cleaning: Head to BubblyCleaning.com/LORE to get your first 3 hours of cleaning for only $19. Thanks so much to Bubbly Cleaning for sponsoring this episode! Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Acorns Earl: Acorns Early is a smart money app and debit card for kids that helps them learn the value of money. Head to AcornsEarly.com/LORE, or download the Acorns Early app to get started today! To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The legends that fill our world often give us good reasons to be afraid. But there's one thing most of us fear above all else, and when it succeeds in defeating us, the results can be terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ———————————— Sponsors: Hero Bread: Delicious and flavorful bread that has ultra-low NET carbs, zero grams of sugar, and is high in fiber. Get 10% off your order by going to hero.co and using the code LORE at checkout. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (271: Chill Seekers) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37 Episode 84: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

This epic crossover between two cultural powerhouses is enough to leave us haunted by a tragic era—and it will give you some chills along the way. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— 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. Cook Unity: Reset your routine with convenient, mouthwatering meals crafted with local ingredients by award-winning chefs. Go to CookUnity.com/LORE, or enter code LORE before checkout for 50% off your first week. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ————————— 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 our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this particular set of legends, that couldn't be more literal—or terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: 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. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! 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 [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (270: On Display) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though, is to pay them a visit. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: 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. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads (at) lorepodcast.com, and include the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 115: LorePodcast.com/episodes/115 Episode 135: LorePodcast.com/episodes/135 Episode 161: LorePodcast.com/episodes/161 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Jamie Vargas and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: StoryWorth: Give the gift of precious memories with StoryWorth. Go to StoryWorth.com/lore and save $10 on your first purchase. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code 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 our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas and Robin Miniter. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 192: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192 Episode 38: LorePodcast.com/episodes/38 Episode 54: LorePodcast.com/episodes/54 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— 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. Blue Nile: If you're thinking of buying jewelry, there's no better place to do it than BlueNile.com, the original online jeweler since 1999. 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. 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 our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————

Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/13 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/83 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/127 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some wild and unusual stories to take root and grow. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— 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. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it's no wonder these legends from Greenland have the power to give us chills. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (266: What's in the Box) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/172 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let's meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— 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. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more frightening than the rest. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 Episode 131: LorePodcast.com/episodes/131 Episode Legends 11: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends11 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven't been satisfied with remaining in our heads. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— 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. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ———— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (264: Engine Trouble) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 149: LorePodcast.com/episodes/149 Episode 209: LorePodcast.com/episodes/209 Episode 89: LorePodcast.com/episodes/89 ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ———————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— 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 ————————— 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 ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 78: LorePodcast.com/episodes/78 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Legends 36: Strike It Rich 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. ————————— 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 ————————— 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

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (262: Broken Lines) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 51: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 Episode 68: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68 Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— 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 ————————— 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 ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (261: Attraction) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 17: LorePodcast.com/episodes/17 Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 Episode 29: LorePodcast.com/episodes/29 ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here.

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. ————————— 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 ————————— 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 ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (260: Ghostwriter) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37 Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Our deep desire to connect to the world of the dead has taken humanity down some fantastic roads, but few compare to the stories that came out of the early 1900s in America. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Because the seas have been deep and dangerous for such a long time, it's no surprise that they hold far more pirate legends than one episode can contain. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, editing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. —————————

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (259: Where the Heart Is) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20 Episode 79: LorePodcast.com/episodes/79 Episode 153: LorePodcast.com/episodes/153 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Often the places that are closest to our hearts are the most vulnerable to being haunted. Which is why, even in folklore, there's no place like home. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The older the place, the deeper the legends seem to run. And in New England, that means there's a treasure trove of dark tales just waiting to be explored. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Sam Alberty. ————————— 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 ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (258: Wall to Wall) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/55 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/64 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/40 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.