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No community is a stranger to pain. To test this assertion, we’re heading into one of the far corners of America to see what sort of tragedy might be lurking in the record books. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources:  * Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music [http://www.lorepodcast.com/music]  * Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources [http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources]  * All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com [http://www.grimandmild.com] ————————— Sponsors: * Smalls: Smalls cat food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge… and it’s delivered right to your door. For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com [http://www.smalls.com] and use code LORE.  * Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE [http://www.quince.com/lore] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. * Tax Network USA: A free consultation with tax experts can help you avoid unnecessary penalties and gain peace of mind knowing you have professionals on your side. Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lore [https://www.tnusa.com/lore]. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads@lorepodcast.com [ads@lorepodcast.com] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore [https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore] ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (276: Heads Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: * Episode 43: LorePodcast.com/episodes/43 [https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/43] * Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 [https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/113] * Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122 [https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/122] ———————— Lore Resources:  * Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music [https://www.lorepodcast.com/music]  * Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources [https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources]  * All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com [http://www.grimandmild.com]

A good amount of history is nothing more than normal, everyday people doing their best to keep their heads in troubling situations. According to folklore, though, there have also been a few memorable, terrifying failures. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  * Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music [https://www.lorepodcast.com/music]  * Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources [https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources]  * Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop [https://www.lorepodcast.com/shop] * All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com [https://www.grimandmild.com] ————————— Sponsors: * Hero Bread: Delicious and flavorful bread that has ultra-low NET carbs, zero grams of sugar, and is high in fiber. Get 10% off your order by going to hero.co [https://www.hero.co/] and using the code LORE at checkout. * Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE [http://www.quince.com/lore] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  * Tax Network USA: A free consultation with tax experts can help you avoid unnecessary penalties and gain peace of mind knowing you have professionals on your side. Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lore [https://www.tnusa.com/lore]. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads@lorepodcast.com [ads@lorepodcast.com] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore [https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore] —————————

A special announcement for a special day. Thank you to everyone who has constantly, generously, and joyfully supported this show over the years.  Here’s to many more! ———————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Injuries often leave marks that stick with us for years. In locations designed for violence, though, scars often reach a new level of pain and darkness. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources:  * Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music [http://www.lorepodcast.com/music]  * Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources [http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources]  * All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com [http://www.grimandmild.com] ————————— Sponsors: * BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE [http://www.betterhelp.com/lore], and get on your way to being your best self. * Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore [http://squarespace.com/lore] to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. * SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore [http://simplisafe.com/lore] to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads@lorepodcast.com [ads@lorepodcast.com] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore [https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore] ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.