Lore

Some of the most popular legends all feature the same central character. And in doing so, they tend to add both delight and fear in equal measures. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba....

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (248: Blowout) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: Episode 122: Episode 128: ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode...

Throughout history, some of the most joyful parts of life have had a dark, terrifying core. Some invitations apparently deliver more drama than they promise. Produced by Aaron Mahnke, researched and written by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad...

Some legends evolve over time, sometimes taking centuries to fully mature. But one urban myth, at least, seems to have arrived nearly complete. And it’s been terrifying from the beginning. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Aaron...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (247: Subterranean) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 198: Episode 124: Episode 190: ———————— Lore Resources:  ...

So much for folklore is hiding just beauty the surface of seemingly normal places. The process of digging, though, isn’t without risk. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson....

Food and folklore. They go together like peanut butter and chocolate, or arsenic and lace. Throughout history, cultures around the world have paired the favorite meals with specific rituals, cooking up some amazing stories in the process. Narrated and...

Deeper Lore: 246 (198, 124, & 190) Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (246: The Greatest Show) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 198: Episode 124: Episode 190: ...

Few examples of folklore are as well-traveled as this one, complete with painful tragedy and dark echos of the past. Grab your ticket and step inside. Narrated/produced by Aaron Mahnke and written by GennaRose Nethercott, with research by Cassandra de...

The connection between one of Europes oldest monster legends and the streets of New Orleans is very strange, but has provided a powerful springboard for some very dark stories. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and...