It's all fun and games until someone has a cursed dream. The history behind these risky gambles is almost as fascinating as their eventual outcome. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research byΒ Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! βββββββββ 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: [email protected]. Or go to:Β https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025
Legends often contain clues about our greatest fears. Oftentimes they are small and invisible. But as today's collection of stories reveals, they can be much bigger than that. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research byΒ Jamie Vargas. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop βββββββββ Sponsors: MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort and get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE. Goldbelly: Get the most iconic, famous foods from restaurants all across the US, shipped free to your door anywhere in the country. Go to to GoldBelly.com and get free shipping and 20% off your first order with promo code LORE. βββββββββ 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: [email protected]. Or go to:Β https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (294: Upon Reflection) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 34: LorePodcast.com/episodes/34 Episode 112: LorePodcast.com/episodes/112 Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025
She's the most famous name in horror, and the theories behind the legend are more frightening than you'd ever expect. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at 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. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. βββββββββ 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: [email protected]. Or go to:Β https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025
Some stories are fascinating because they go against our expectations. And among them are a few that are absolutely chilling. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at 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 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. PBS & Ken Burns "The American Revolution": Go deep into the American Revolution in this brand new documentary from Ken Burns. Stream now on the PBS app. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (293: Mother Knows Best) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 84: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84 Episode 116: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116 Episode 172: LorePodcast.com/episodes/172 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025
Figures from folklore are often one-dimensional. But if the popularity of this particular woman tells us anything, it's that legends can sometimes become more powerful than real life people. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. PBS & Ken Burns "The American Revolution": Go deep into the American Revolution in this brand new documentary from Ken Burns. Stream now on the PBS app. βββββββββ 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: [email protected]. Or go to:Β https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025
The stories of people who cross the line are often the most terrifying. And that fear has turned those tales into weapons of a different kind. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research byΒ Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE. Goldbelly: Get the most iconic, famous foods from restaurants all across the US, shipped free to your door anywhere in the country. Go to to GoldBelly.com and get free shipping and 20% off your first order with promo code LORE. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (292: Message in a Bottle) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 90: LorePodcast.com/episodes/90 Episode 202: LorePodcast.com/episodes/202 Episode 229: LorePodcast.com/episodes/229 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025
Our world can often feel like an open book, with every secret laid bare. But there are still locations that cling tightly to mystery, and the questions they force us to ask are sometimes terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Squarespace: Head to 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. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025
For the final Trick or Treat episode of the season, we're taking a tour through some of the lesser-known vampire folklore around the world. But just because they don't fit the stereotype we've come to know and love does not mean these stories are any less terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson, Harry Marks, and Alexandra Steed. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Join for Ad-Free Episodes:Β lorepodcast.com/support All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025
At the heart of their dual history and shared rivalry, this pair of midwestern cities hides a darker common ground, and the stories that live there are more than a little frightening. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Andrew Kelleher and research by Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Ad-Free Episodes: lorepodcast.com/support All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at 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 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025
Humans have reached out to communicate with the dead for millennia, and as this collection of tales will show, that hasnβt always gone according to plan. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (291: Dream Come True) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111 Episode 143: LorePodcast.com/episodes/143 Episode Legends 30: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends30 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025
We often use the phrase βdream come trueβ to describe wonderful things you envision for our lives. But looking at the folklore behind it, there might be a darker, more complicated nightmare at work. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE. Squarespace: Head to 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 to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025
Our passions create powerful bonds. And it turns out that even something as permanent as death can't totally separate us from the people or places we love. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Goldbelly: Get the most iconic, famous foods from restaurants all across the US, shipped free to your door anywhere in the country. Go to to GoldBelly.com and get free shipping and 20% off your first order with 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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025
Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those gaps with terrifying legends that are still alive today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at 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 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! βββββββββ 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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025
Tragic loss is often the catalyst for powerful tales that haunt us for generations. Todayβs collection of stories gathers some of the most chilling examples of that truth. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaRose Nethercott. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (290: Growing Pains) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 24: LorePodcast.com/episodes/24 Episode 207: LorePodcast.com/episodes/207 Episode 265: LorePodcast.com/episodes/265 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025
They might appear to be nothing more than simple words spoken by the youngest in our communities, but thereβs a darkness hidden beneath many of them. Letβs explore the frightening world of nursery rhymes. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research byΒ Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Squarespace: Head to 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. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at 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 with the promo code LORE. βββββββββ 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: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025
For the first of our weekly Halloween bonus episodes (every Friday in October), weβre 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. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025
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 byΒ Jamie Vargas. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at 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 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 to try on any pair virtually! βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025
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 Episode 48: LorePodcast.com/episodes/48 Episode 101: LorePodcast.com/episodes/101 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025
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. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at 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 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 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 with the promo code LORE. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025
While youβre guaranteed to find a lot of spooky tales in the biggest, brightest cities, sometimes all it takes is a quick trip upstate to find a set of stories that are truly uniqueβand downright terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (288: Doom & Gloom) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 50: LorePodcast.com/episodes/50 Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111 Episode 151: LorePodcast.com/episodes/151 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025
Folklore might be all around us, but sometimes the most frightening kind of story points in a very particular direction. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research byΒ Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. Cook Unity: Try the freshest, best-tasting meal delivery made by your favorite celebrity chefs. Go to CookUnity.com/LOREFREE or enter code LOREFREE before checkout, for Free Premium Meals for Life. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025
One of the most iconic creatures from folklore has a terrifyingly evil nature hidden beneath its beautiful facade. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! Squarespace: Head to 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. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (287: It Takes a Village) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25 Episode 140: LorePodcast.com/episodes/140 Episode 156: LorePodcast.com/episodes/156 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Published: 28 August 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (287: It Takes a Village) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25 Episode 140: LorePodcast.com/episodes/140 Episode 156: LorePodcast.com/episodes/156 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025
If these dark tales from history prove anything, it is that powerful things often come in small packages. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research byΒ Jaime Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025
Some places only have a handful of dark stories to explore. Todayβs subject, though, is the land of a ten-thousand tales. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research byΒ Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (286: Lazarus) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 86: LorePodcast.com/episodes/86 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (286: Lazarus) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 86: LorePodcast.com/episodes/86 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Published: 14 August 2025
One of the most intriguing topics throughout history has infectious disease and the way we handle it. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Cook Unity: Try the freshest, best-tasting meal delivery made by your favorite celebrity chefs. Go to CookUnity.com/LOREFREE or enter code LOREFREE before checkout, for Free Premium Meals for Life. 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. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025
Folklore is often a regional thing, shifting and reshaping itself to fit the landscape and the people who live there. And nowhere is that more frighteningly true than one particular stretch of the American landscape. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Squarespace: Head to 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 to get 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/legends59
Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (285: Oh My) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 16: LorePodcast.com/episodes/16 Episode 27: LorePodcast.com/episodes/27 Episode 31: LorePodcast.com/episodes/31 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (285: Oh My) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 16: LorePodcast.com/episodes/16 Episode 27: LorePodcast.com/episodes/27 Episode 31: LorePodcast.com/episodes/31 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Published: 31 July 2025
We often think that the most frightening creatures of all are the ones that only exist within the pages of folklore. But what happens when the dangers lurks a lot closer to home? Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Cook Unity: Try the freshest, best-tasting meal delivery made by your favorite celebrity chefs. Go to CookUnity.com/LOREFREE or enter code LOREFREE before checkout, for Free Premium Meals for Life. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025
We usually go looking for the most frightening legends in the shadows. Sometimes, though, they can be found where the lights are brightest. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research byΒ Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: 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. Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore. Squarespace: Head to 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 to get 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (284: Grounded) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 19: LorePodcast.com/episodes/19 Episode 30: LorePodcast.com/episodes/30 Episode 72: LorePodcast.com/episodes/72 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (284: Grounded) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 19: LorePodcast.com/episodes/19 Episode 30: LorePodcast.com/episodes/30 Episode 72: LorePodcast.com/episodes/72 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Published: 17 July 2025
The way various cultures approach death has added a dark texture to the world around us. And caught in the fabric of those metaphorical burial shrouds is the debris from some truly powerful stories.Β Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research byΒ Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Warby Parker: Visit one of over 270 stores to find your next pair of glasses, or go to WarbyParker.com/LORE to try on any pair virtually! MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025
Some legends only appear to vanish over time. From wide popularity to utter obscurity, their journey teaches us something about the way we use story. And sometimes, it even manages to leave its mark on history. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Squarespace: Head to 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. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. MeUndies: Slide into game changing comfort with MeUndies. Get up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/lore with the promo code LORE. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (283: On the Nose) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20 Episode 23: LorePodcast.com/episodes/23 Episode 36: LorePodcast.com/episodes/36 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Published: 3 July 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (283: On the Nose) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20 Episode 23: LorePodcast.com/episodes/23 Episode 36: LorePodcast.com/episodes/36 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025
Folklore often preserves something from deep in the past in a way that can still be experienced in the present. But ghosts arenβt the only lingering reminder of days gone by that we might bump into. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research byΒ Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at 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. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Avocado Green Mattress: Shop now at AvocadoMattress.com, and save 15% on certified organic mattresses. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025
History is full of exceptions that make it very dangerous to assumeβsome examples of which are absolutely horrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. βββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com βββββββββ Sponsors: Avocado Green Mattress: Shop now at AvocadoMattress.com, and save up to $200 on certified organic mattresses. Warby Parker: Visit one of over 270 stores to find your next pair of glasses, or go to WarbyParker.com/LORE to try on any pair virtually! Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Chime: Chime is banking done right. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/lore. βββββββββ 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. βββββββββ To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore βββββββββ Β
Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (282: Auld) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 43: LorePodcast.com/episodes/43 Episode 49: LorePodcast.com/episodes/49 Episode 159: LorePodcast.com/episodes/159 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Published: 19 June 2025
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (282: Auld) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 43: LorePodcast.com/episodes/43 Episode 49: LorePodcast.com/episodes/49 Episode 159: LorePodcast.com/episodes/159 ββββββββ Lore Resources:Β Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musicΒ Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sourcesΒ All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Β©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025
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