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They might appear to be nothing more than simple words spoken by the youngest in our communities, but there’s a darkness hidden beneath many of them. Let’s explore the frightening world of nursery rhymes. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, 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: * 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. * 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. * MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore [https://www.meundies.com/lore] with the promo 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] ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

For the first of our weekly Halloween bonus episodes (every Friday in October), we’re visiting a number of haunted castles. You might want to keep a light on for this one. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with with writing and research by Alex Robinson, GennaRose Nethercott, and Alexandra Steed. ————————— 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] ————————— 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] ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Humans have, historically, shown themselves to be risk-takers. But in one particular branch of folklore, many of those gambles have come at the hands of a very sinister otherworldly third party. 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: * 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. * 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. * Warby Parker: Visit one of over 270 stores to find your next pair of glasses, or go to WarbyParker.com/LORE [https://www.warbyparker.com/lore] to try on any pair virtually! ————————— 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] ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (289: Shake It) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: * Episode 18: LorePodcast.com/episodes/18 [https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/18] * Episode 48: LorePodcast.com/episodes/48 [https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/48] * Episode 101: LorePodcast.com/episodes/101 [https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/101] ———————— 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] ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Folklore can take many forms, but most involve words in a specific language. One exception, though, are the traditions passed down through a very different kind of communication. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, 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: * 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. * 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. * 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. * MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore [https://www.meundies.com/lore] with the promo 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] ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.