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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (304: Cult Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 102: LorePodcast.com/episodes/102
• Episode 116: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116
• Episode 172: LorePodcast.com/episodes/172

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• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop

©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Few groups leave a society unsettled more than the ones that buck the system and reject the mainstream path. But a few have even managed to leave the people around them more than a little terrified.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

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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.
• Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE.
• HomeServe: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month at HomeServe.com.
• 1-800-Flowers: Order one dozen roses, and they'll double your bouquet to two dozen for FREE, at 1800Flowers.com/LORE.

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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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore

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When you build a community on breaking the rules, it shouldn't be a surprise that the laws of death itself get violated.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

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Sponsors:

• Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
• Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore.
• Raycon: Discover better audio with Raycon. Go to BuyRaycon.com/loreOPEN to get 15% off the Essential Open Earbuds.

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To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads at lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it.

To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore

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©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (303: Shoot for the Stars) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 74: LorePodcast.com/episodes/74
• Episode 87: LorePodcast.com/episodes/87
• Episode 220: LorePodcast.com/episodes/220

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Lore Resources: 

• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop

©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Most of the folklore that connects us is beneath our feet. But if history is any indication, there's more than enough to be afraid of above our head.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

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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.
• Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE.
• 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.
• SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system.

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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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore

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©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Moving from the familiar to the unknown comes with a lot of risk. And if the stories about one family are true, that risk can involve a terrifying new reality.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas and Alex Robinson.

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

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Sponsors:

• Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
• 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.
• Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore.
• Gusto: Online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Try Gusto today at Gusto.com/LORE, and get 3 months free when you run your first payroll.

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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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore

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©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (302: Bedside Manner) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 73: LorePodcast.com/episodes/73
• Episode 116: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116
• Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

It takes a lot of compassion to care for the sick and nurse them back to health. And it takes a lot of trust to allow your well-being to rest in their hands. Thanks to a few terrible real life figures, though, it's safe to say that our trust…can sometimes be misplaced.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

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Sponsors:

• MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort and get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE.
• Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE.
• HomeServe: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month at HomeServe.com.
• 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.

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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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore

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©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Chasing treasure has always had an allure. But while legends of lost treasures and those who seek them are often entertaining, they also hide a darker question: how much is that treasure truly worth?

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

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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.
• Good Chop: Get high-quality American meat and seafood straight to your door. Use code 50lore to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order at goodchop.com/podcast.
• CookUnity: Try the freshest, best-tasting meal delivery made by your favorite celebrity chefs. Go to CookUnity.com/LORE or enter code LORE before checkout, for 50% off your first week.
• SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system.

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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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore

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©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (301: Lost at Sea) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 21: LorePodcast.com/episodes/21
• Episode 131: LorePodcast.com/episodes/131
• Episode 220: LorePodcast.com/episodes/220

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Lore Resources: 

• Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
• Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music 
• Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources 
• Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop

©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.