Lore
Aaron Mahnke
Sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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- 1. Deeper Lore: 310 (74, 196, & 44) · 16 Jul 2026
- 2. Legends 84: Dead in the Water · 20 Jul 2026
- 3. Lore 311: Twice Upon a Time · 27 Jul 2026
Lore 312: To Serve Man
10 Aug 2026 · 27 min
A lot of folklore is frightening, but some of it is definitely hard to swallow. Let's sink our teeth into some terrifying tales from history today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and
Legends 85: Down Under
3 Aug 2026 · 26 min
The huge number of dangerous creatures in Australia is terrifying, for sure. But if the legends are true, there's a lot more to be afraid of than spiders and birds. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Varg
Deeper Lore: 311 (72, 122, & 284)
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (311: Twice Upon a Time) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 72: LorePodcast.com/episodes/72 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122 Episode 284: LorePod
Lore 311: Twice Upon a Time
27 Jul 2026 · 31 min
Folklore is full of stories about people who seem to have lived more than one life. Which is why these true tales from history are so incredibly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba
Legends 84: Dead in the Water
20 Jul 2026 · 25 min
The vast oceans of our planet are more mysterious to us than the surface of Mars. And because of that, they have become the place where dark legends dwell beneath the surface. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and re
Deeper Lore: 310 (74, 196, & 44)
16 Jul 2026 · 2 min
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (310: Thunderstruck) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 74: LorePodcast.com/episodes/74 Episode 196: LorePodcast.com/episodes/196 Episode 44: LorePodcast.
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The anthology of dread
A voice, a creaking door, and a self-contained story designed to frighten you in half an hour. Suspense and Lights Out built the grammar every horror anthology still uses.
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