• 23 minutes 38 seconds
    Lore Alive 2: In Dreams

    Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today's tale puts us in the middle of the first known New England vampire exhumation, and the terrifying dream that plagued a heartbroken father.

    Lore Alive was created by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and direction by Nicolas Tecosky, audio production and sound design by Brandon Grugle. This week's episode starred J. Garrett Mitchell as Stukeley, Sarah Palm as Sarah, and Amanda Cucher as Elizabeth.

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    9 October 2026, 5:01 am
  • 1 minute 43 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 316 (118, 166, & 212)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (316: A Spoonful of Sugar) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    8 October 2026, 5:01 am
  • 26 minutes 12 seconds
    Lore 316: A Spoonful of Sugar

    Sometimes the most frightening stories involve things we consider safe retreats or mindless pleasures. If that sounds tasty, today's exploration will hit the spot.

    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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    ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    5 October 2026, 5:01 am
  • 23 minutes 58 seconds
    Lore Alive 1: The Sleep

    Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today's tale introduces us to some newlyweds in late 1800s Kentucky who settled in for a new life together, only for their hopes and dreams to meet a terrifying end.

    Lore Alive was created by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and direction by Nicolas Tecosky, audio production and sound design by Brandon Grugle. This week's episode starred J. Garrett Mitchell as James, Sarah Palm as Octavia, and Nicholas Tecosky as Doctor McClain.

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    ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    2 October 2026, 5:01 am
  • 23 minutes 31 seconds
    Legends 89: Mother Dearest

    Folklore is often about powerful beings that deserve our fear and respect. Which is why one big category of legends around the globe is about someone very close to home.

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

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    28 September 2026, 5:01 am
  • 2 minutes 5 seconds
    Deeper Lore: 315 (32, 196, & 204)

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 315: All Shook Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    24 September 2026, 5:01 am
  • 26 minutes 13 seconds
    Lore 315: All Shook Up

    Folklore usually depends on the little things. The daily struggle to survive, the terror of a new location, or even violence and crime. But even when the events are bigger than we can imagine, folklore has a way of showing up.

    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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    ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    21 September 2026, 5:01 am
  • 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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    ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    14 September 2026, 5:01 am
  • 2 minutes 1 second
    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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    ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

    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
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