Lore

Aaron Mahnke

  • 28 minutes 40 seconds
    Legends 69: The Last Frontier

    Out beyond the edge of the known, where simply existing comes with risk, you will always find stories of threats that defy rational explanation.

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

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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    22 December 2025, 6:01 am
  • 2 minutes 56 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 295 (54, 74, & 87)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (295: Making Your Luck) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    18 December 2025, 5:01 am
  • 35 minutes 2 seconds
    Lore 295: Making Your Luck

    It's all fun and games until someone has a cursed dream. The history behind these risky gambles is almost as fascinating as their eventual outcome.

    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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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    15 December 2025, 6:01 am
  • 30 minutes 57 seconds
    Legends 68: Erupt

    Legends often contain clues about our greatest fears. Oftentimes they are small and invisible. But as today's collection of stories reveals, they can be much bigger than that.

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

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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    8 December 2025, 6:01 am
  • 2 minutes 26 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 294 (34, 112, & 117)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (294: Upon Reflection) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    4 December 2025, 5:01 am
  • 32 minutes 47 seconds
    Lore 294: Upon Reflection

    She's the most famous name in horror, and the theories behind the legend are more frightening than you'd ever expect.

    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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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    1 December 2025, 6:01 am
  • 34 minutes 16 seconds
    Legends 67: Northern Exposure

    Some stories are fascinating because they go against our expectations. And among them are a few that are absolutely chilling.

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

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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    24 November 2025, 6:01 am
  • 2 minutes 31 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 293 (84, 116, & 172)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (293: Mother Knows Best) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    20 November 2025, 5:01 am
  • 33 minutes 21 seconds
    Lore 293: Mother Knows Best

    Figures from folklore are often one-dimensional. But if the popularity of this particular woman tells us anything, it's that legends can sometimes become more powerful than real life people.

    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:

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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.
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    • 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.
    • PBS & Ken Burns "The American Revolution": Go deep into the American Revolution in this brand new documentary from Ken Burns. Stream now on the PBS app.

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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    17 November 2025, 6:01 am
  • 33 minutes 31 seconds
    Legends 66: Devour

    The stories of people who cross the line are often the most terrifying. And that fear has turned those tales into weapons of a different kind.

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

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    Lore Resources:

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    Sponsors:

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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    10 November 2025, 5:01 am
  • 2 minutes 16 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 292 (90, 202, & 229)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (292: Message in a Bottle) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    6 November 2025, 5:01 am
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