Lore

It's never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. A...

14 Aug 202328min

Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well. Narrated and produced by Aar...

7 Aug 202324min

A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it's left behind is both fascinating and chilling. Written and produced by A...

31 Juli 202326min

Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yest...

28 Juli 20231min

Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it's camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for some scares. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnk...

24 Juli 202321min

Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of i...

17 Juli 202326min

Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be sure to bring a flashlight. Narrated and produced b...

10 Juli 202325min

Get access to premium, ad-free episodes, plus weekly bonus content, on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Learn more here. ———————— Much of the history of folklore we have today involves a community driven t...

3 Juli 202328min