Legends 62: The Little Things
Released on 09/15/2025
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.
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Deeper Lore: 288 (50, 111, & 151)
Released on 09/11/2025
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:
- Episode 50: LorePodcast.com/episodes/50
- Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111
- Episode 151: LorePodcast.com/episodes/151
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Lore 288: Doom & Gloom
Released on 09/08/2025
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.
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Legends 61: Drowning Deep
Released on 09/01/2025
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.
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Deeper Lore: 287 (25, 140, & 156)
Released on 08/28/2025
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:
- Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25
- Episode 140: LorePodcast.com/episodes/140
- Episode 156: LorePodcast.com/episodes/156
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Lore 287: It Takes a Village
Released on 08/25/2025
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.
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Legends 60: Operatic
Released on 08/18/2025
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.
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Deeper Lore: 286 (86, 113, & 186)
Released on 08/14/2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (286: Lazarus) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 86: LorePodcast.com/episodes/86
- Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113
- Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186
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Episode 286: Lazarus
Released on 08/11/2025
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.
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Legends 59: Apparition
Released on 08/04/2025
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.
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