Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales

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. ————————— ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed [https://www.aaronmahnke.com/exhumed] ————————— Lore Resources: * Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support [https://www.lorepodcast.com/support] * 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] ————————— Sponsors: * HomeServe: Your next costly home repair is already coming. Act now and get protected with a plan through HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/lore [https://www.homeserve.com/lore]. * SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore [http://simplisafe.com/lore] to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. * Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE [http://www.quince.com/lore] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. * Gusto: Online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Try Gusto today at Gusto.com/LORE [https://www.gusto.com/lore], and get 3 months free when you run your first payroll. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to 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] ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— BUY EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed [https://www.aaronmahnke.com/exhumed] ————————— Lore Resources: * Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support [https://www.lorepodcast.com/support] * 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] ————————— 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. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to 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] ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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: * Episode 18: LorePodcast.com/episodes/18 [https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/18] * 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] * Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop [https://www.lorepodcast.com/shop] ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed [https://www.aaronmahnke.com/exhumed] ————————— Lore Resources: * Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support [https://www.lorepodcast.com/support] * 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] ————————— Sponsors: * Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore [https://www.chime.com/lore]. * Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE [http://www.quince.com/lore] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. * Gusto: Online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Try Gusto today at Gusto.com/LORE [https://www.gusto.com/lore], and get 3 months free when you run your first payroll. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to 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] ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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. ————————— ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed [https://www.aaronmahnke.com/exhumed] ————————— Lore Resources: * Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support [https://www.lorepodcast.com/support] * 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] ————————— 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. * Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at MintMobile.com/lore [http://www.mintmobile.com/lore]. * SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore [http://simplisafe.com/lore] to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. * 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. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to 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] ————————— ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.