Lore

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode The Silver Scream (190, 198, & 246) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 190: LorePodcast.com/…

We look to the theater for entertainment, distraction, and inspiration. But like so many other areas of popular culture, that glitz and glamour hides a darker past.

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Humans have spent a very long time collecting and sharing specific tales. But just because the most popular ones are bright and cheerful doesn’t mean the rest are without shadows.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (280: Flower Power) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 81: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81
• Episo…

The soil of history is rich with all sorts of traditions and folklore, many of which have sprouted into deadly tools and powerful magic. At least, that’s what the stories tell us.

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Legends are all around us. But few topics in the world of folklore do as good a job of illuminating our flawed human nature as the stories hanging over our heads.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 130: LorePodcast.com/episodes/130
• Episode…

Even the brightest members of the fairytale world have dark and shadowy origins. In fact, one particular medieval beast developed a terrifying reputation that is still a part of our world today.

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We might long for vacations in beautiful, sunlit settings as a break from the mundane, but just because a place is a paradise doesn’t mean it has no shadows.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (278: Bad For Business) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 8: LorePodcast.com/episodes/8
• Epi…

It’s easy to think of folklore and the supernatural as something that sits outside our little bubble of normal life. But in many cases throughout history, spooky things had a way of creeping into one…

All the power and privilege in the world can’t guarantee safety. And if these legends are any indication, the list of risks includes the supernatural.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Episode 277: In the Rough) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 120: LorePodcast.com/episodes…

Some corners of folklore sparkle more than others. But just because the subject matter is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, r…

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.

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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
• Episode 1…

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…

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!

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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.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (275: Taking Control) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 57: LorePodcast.com/episodes/57
• Epi…