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Our passions create powerful bonds. And it turns out that even something as permanent as death can’t totally separate us from the people or places we love. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Goldbelly: Get the most iconic, famous foods from restaurants all across the US, shipped free to your door anywhere in the country. Go to to GoldBelly.com and get free shipping and 20% off your first order with promo 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those gaps with terrifying legends that are still alive today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREQuinceQuince.com/LOREAcornsAcorns.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Tragic loss is often the catalyst for powerful tales that haunt us for generations. Today’s collection of stories gathers some of the most chilling examples of that truth. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— 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 ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (290: Growing Pains) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/24LorePodcast.com/episodes/207LorePodcast.com/episodes/265 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

They might appear to be nothing more than simple words spoken by the youngest in our communities, but there’s a darkness hidden beneath many of them. Let’s explore the frightening world of nursery rhymes. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: SquarespaceSquarespace.com/loreMintMobileMintMobile.com/loreSimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/LoreMeUndiesMeUndies.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

For the first of our weekly Halloween bonus episodes (every Friday in October), we’re visiting a number of haunted castles. You might want to keep a light on for this one. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with with writing and research by Alex Robinson, GennaRose Nethercott, and Alexandra Steed. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— 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 ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Humans have, historically, shown themselves to be risk-takers. But in one particular branch of folklore, many of those gambles have come at the hands of a very sinister otherworldly third party. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LORESimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/LoreWarby ParkerWarbyParker.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. 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 (289: Shake It) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/18LorePodcast.com/episodes/48LorePodcast.com/episodes/101 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Folklore can take many forms, but most involve words in a specific language. One exception, though, are the traditions passed down through a very different kind of communication. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREQuinceQuince.com/LORESimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/LoreMeUndiesMeUndies.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

While you’re guaranteed to find a lot of spooky tales in the biggest, brightest cities, sometimes all it takes is a quick trip upstate to find a set of stories that are truly unique—and downright terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREAcornsAcorns.com/LORESquarespaceSquarespace.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. 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 (288: Doom & Gloom) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/50LorePodcast.com/episodes/111LorePodcast.com/episodes/151 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Folklore might be all around us, but sometimes the most frightening kind of story points in a very particular direction. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: SimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/LoreCookUnityCookUnity.com/LOREFREEQuinceQuince.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

One of the most iconic creatures from folklore has a terrifyingly evil nature hidden beneath its beautiful facade. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREAcornsAcorns.com/LORESquarespaceSquarespace.com/loreMint MobileMintMobile.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. 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 (287: It Takes a Village) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25LorePodcast.com/episodes/140LorePodcast.com/episodes/156 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

If these dark tales from history prove anything, it is that powerful things often come in small packages. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jaime Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelpBetterHelp.com/LOREAcornsAcorns.com/LOREQuinceQuince.com/LOREChimechime.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Some places only have a handful of dark stories to explore. Today’s subject, though, is the land of a ten-thousand tales. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: MeUndiesMeUndies.com/loreSimpliSafeSimpliSafe.com/LoreAcornsAcorns.com/LORESquarespaceSquarespace.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. 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 (286: Lazarus) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/86LorePodcast.com/episodes/113LorePodcast.com/episodes/186 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

One of the most intriguing topics throughout history has infectious disease and the way we handle it. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources lorepodcast.com/shopwww.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: CookUnityCookUnity.com/LOREFREELOREFREEMintMobileMintMobile.com/loreQuinceQuince.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Folklore is often a regional thing, shifting and reshaping itself to fit the landscape and the people who live there. And nowhere is that more frighteningly true than one particular stretch of the American landscape. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: SquarespaceSquarespace.com/loreSimpliSafeSimpliSafe.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 this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/legends59

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (285: Oh My) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: LorePodcast.com/episodes/16LorePodcast.com/episodes/27LorePodcast.com/episodes/31 ———————— Lore Resources: lorepodcast.com/music lorepodcast.com/sources www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.