• 26 minutes 40 seconds
    Legends 88: Tell-Tale Heartland

    The American heartland might not be as ancient as New England, but it can hold its own when it comes to dark history and terrifying tales.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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    14 September 2026, 5:01 am
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    Deeper Lore: 314 (166, 186, & 212)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 314: Hive Mind) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    10 September 2026, 5:01 am
  • 27 minutes 4 seconds
    Lore 314: Hive Mind

    Not all big stories are about equally large characters. In the world of folklore, sometimes even the littlest players have a massive stage to perform upon.

    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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    7 September 2026, 5:01 am
  • 30 minutes 2 seconds
    Legends 87: Cursive

    Everyone loves a good ghost story, but literature and spirits have a relationship that is older than some might think.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott and Alex Robinson.

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    31 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 2 minutes 8 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 313 (7, 67, & 101)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    27 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 26 minutes 59 seconds
    Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales

    Some folklore thrives in the depths of our world—whether that's across the ocean waves or along the docks of an ancient harbor town. But a few have risen to great heights, giving us a view of history that is downright terrifying.

    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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    24 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 27 minutes 20 seconds
    Legends 86: Litmus Test

    Folklore has had many uses over the centuries. But while some has been used to educate or entertain, one pocket of legends has become a dangerous tool for sorting the good from the bad.

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

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    17 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 1 minute 59 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 312 (18, 113, & 122)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (312: Episode To Serve Man) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    13 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 27 minutes 12 seconds
    Lore 312: To Serve Man

    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 music by Chad Lawson.

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    10 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 26 minutes 57 seconds
    Legends 85: Down Under

    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 Vargas.

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    3 August 2026, 5:01 am
  • 2 minutes 10 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 311 (72, 122, & 284)

    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:

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    30 July 2026, 5:01 am
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