Lore

Aaron Mahnke

The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction. read less

Our Editor's Take

Lore looks at history's darkest tales, exploring all the weird and wonderful aspects of folklore of the past. Many stories throughout history are far more shocking than the most imaginative horror story. The podcast explores legends from various historical reports and eyewitness accounts.From ghost stories to the basis of legends, each episode looks at a classic piece of folklore. The hosts dive into the history, actual events, and cultural context that sparked the legend. Those who love spooky stories will love this podcast with a campfire story style and tone.

Aaron Mahnke hosts and has the perfect eerie vibe to go with the dark subject matter. Listeners love the unbelievable stories and the stories that back them. Stories of alien sightings, bigfoot encounters, and paranormal activity come into the light. Lore leaves no stone unturned and no eyebrow-raising story unresearched.

Lore is a hit with audiences and critics alike. It won the Academy of Podcasters award for the Best History Podcast in 2016 and was a finalist in 2017. The podcast's popularity has only continued to grow. It inspired a TV show in 2017, which ran for two seasons. It also sparked three book adaptations. They include Monstrous Creatures, Wicked Mortals, and Dreadful Places. The podcast producers remastered the series following its surge in popularity. The result is all the classic stories listeners love, with a few new twists and scary tales woven in.

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Episodes

Legends 46: Landslide
03-02-2025
Legends 46: Landslide
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 sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Lore 272: Tick Talk
27-01-2025
Lore 272: Tick Talk
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/shopAll 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 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 sales@advertisecast.com, or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.