LukeLore
Luke Greensmith
Show overview
LukeLore has been publishing since 2019, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 7th season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 16 min and 25 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 5 months ago. The busiest year was 2022, with 22 episodes published. Published by Luke Greensmith.
From the publisher
Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join producer and screenwriter Luke Greensmith as he explores folklore from around the world.
Latest Episodes
View all 100 episodesS7 Ep 7The Christmas Wish
Luke continues the grand Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas with a retelling of the Ray Bradbury classic, "The Wish" LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 6Strange Tidings We Bring
How Saint Nicolas brought us the tradition of Christmas socks, Wren hunting, the playing cards that won the war, and other seasonal lore on the annual LukeLore Krampusnacht episode! LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 5Haunting the Peak District
Flooded Derwent Village, the black dog of Bunting Nook, the ghosts of a crashed WW2-era bomber, and more! LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 3The Halloween Game
The leaves are falling and Samhain has come back around again. Luke explores Halloween traditions in Wales, the Irish Samhain hobby horse, and then kicks back with a reading of Ray Bradbury's dark Halloween classic, "The October Game" LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 2Haunted Derby
Luke looks back on his 2024 trip to Derby and explores some of its hidden hauntings and folklore, including some grisly stories of unexpected vivisection LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 1It's Alive!
After almost a year of health-related ups and downs, and with Guillermo Del Toro's new "Frankenstein" film on the way, Luke returns with a look at the origins of electricity in medicine and folkloric tales of revenants throughout history LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 11The Auld Magic of Christmas
Luke is back with the reason for the season, whether that season is Christmas, Hogmanay Chapters: A Modern Era Christmas Primer The Festive Juggernaut of Industry Down With This Sort of Thing! Local Traditions For Local People LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 10Halloween is Forever
Just in time for Halloween, Luke is back with more deep seasonal lore! Chapters: Rituals in Lancashire Unlocking the Mounds Scottish Samhainn Seasonal Divination LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 10Introducing: Fear Daily
EA long-lost archive of 90s horror, finally recovered and brought to light... with horrifying tales of murder, madness, monsters, and life after death! Ad-Free Episodes of Fear Daily are available now on all of your favorite podcasting apps! Fear Daily is an independent podcast hosted by Brandon Schexnayder and written by Brennan Storr, with Joanna Smith serving as the consulting editor, audio production by Rachel Boyd and sound design by Southern Gothic Media. If you enjoyed this show be sure to check out The Ghost Story Guys & Southern Gothic today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 9Enchanted Blades Beat Paper
Luke rounds out his "Rock, Paper, Scissors" trilogy with tales of legendary swords Caledfwlch, Tyrfing, and Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Chapters: Show Me Rock The Sword Not in the Stone More on That Norse Sword Sword of the Wind Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 8Romulus Et Remus
With "Alien: Romulus" now in theaters, Luke takes a dive into the folklore behind Rome's origins. In addition, he examines the story of Cain & Abel from the perspective of the Qu'ran and Japan's most famous ghost story. Chapters: The Wolf Children of Rome The Hungry Titan The First Murder Japan's Most Famous Ghost Story Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 7The Power of Libraries Compels You!
Never cross a librarian! On this episode, Luke investigates famous book curses, lays out the story of the 165lb Codex Gigas, and takes a deeper look at ancient grimoires! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 4The Curse of Stone
History is full of cursed stones and Luke is here with a primer on some of the greatest, including the Stone of Scone, Black Aggie, and the Hope Diamond Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 3Wales Tales: Llandudno
Luke returns to Wales with more legends of haunting from the Welsh town of Llandudno, along with a few extra that didn't make it into the previous show on Chateau Rhianfa. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 2A Spooky A-To-Z
Need to brush up on your favorite supernatural phenomenon? Luke has come to your rescue with a look at some modern urban legends, from Shadow People to Black-Eyed Kids to Sewer Gators and a whole lot more! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 1A Little Spider Therapy
After suffering the consequences of a brown recluse spider bite while visiting Texas, Luke is back! This episode is part deep dive on the role of spiders in mythology across the world, part catharsis after having to learn what the word "necrotic" looks like in person, and all triumphant comeback. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 20Christmas Eve in Room 13
Christmas is almost here and so it's the perfect time to share Luke reading M.R. James' classic ghost story, "Christmas Eve in Room 13" Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 19You Don't Know Jack (Frost)
Krampusnacht is upon us, and you know what that means - MORE CHRISTMAS MONSTERS! On his fifth holiday special, Luke breaks down legends behind the man himself, Jack Frost, along with Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and so many more! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 18Who's Your Boogeyman?
As long as there have been children, there have been boogeymen waiting in the shadows to frighten them, and so on this episode, Luke dives deep into the folklore of historical boogeymen Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 17The Hauntings of Chateau Rhianfa
Looking for a scenic AND spooky place to host a wedding? On this episode, Luke dives into the many hauntings of the beautiful Chateau Rhianfa in Wales Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by Tonya Downing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices