A terrifying curse, a broken family, and a legend that’s been handed down to a fresh generation in a whole new way.
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2023-08-30 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Harry for a chat with Cassandra as they pick apart the finer points of the most recent Lore Legends, all about pirates!
2023-08-28 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out in practical terms, however, has been terrifying.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Allie Steed and music by Ch...
2023-08-28 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Many giants died to bring us this story. So buckle up and prepare for a bizarre journey into the world of folklore.
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2023-08-23 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
2023-08-21 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Allie and Cassandra chat about the Bermuda Triangle, the variety and quality of the information out there, and just how wrong most websites truly are. This is an enlightening episode, but be prepared to have some of your long-held ideas about the place...well...sunk.
2023-08-21 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Another delightfully unusual folktale with loads of intrigue. How far will an apprentice go to escape their teacher? Let’s find out.
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2023-08-16 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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. And today…we’re going there.
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2023-08-14 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Harry chats with GennaRose about the folklore of lovers, and the various ways those tales are used. Come for the philosophical deep dive, but stay for the woman who married the ghost of a pirate.
2023-08-14 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Not all traditional folktales make perfect sense. But a lot of them—like today’s tale—deliver loads of shock and surprise.
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2023-08-09 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger are 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 Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.
2023-08-07 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Allie chats with GennaRose about monsters, mayhem, and...um...star jelly? This is a fun one you don't want to miss!
2023-08-07 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Lore Bites embarks on a journey to rediscover some of the more forgotten traditional folktales of the world around us. This week’s edition delivers a chilling twist.
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2023-08-02 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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2023-08-01 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
GennaRose sits down with Harry to chat all about the enduring power of story, and how it's here to stay, regardless of what happens in our modern world.
2023-07-31 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
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Humans are capable of amazing feats at their best, and horrible mistakes at their worst. One day in England, though, both of those qualities crashed into one another.
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2023-07-26 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Allie chats with GennaRose about the work and legacy of Zora Neale Hurston, featured in the most recent episode of Lore.
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2023-07-24 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.
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2023-07-24 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The world has had some amazing clubs over the years, but there’s one that seems to have built such a legacy that it’s become almost impossible to kill.
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2023-07-19 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This week, Harry sits down with Cassandra to chat about the ghostly legends of Long Island, New Jersey. Enjoy!
2023-07-17 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 it all.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and ...
2023-07-17 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Small towns always seem to have a bit of drama to deal with. But in 1972, one Ohio community had to deal with something straight from the pages of a horror novel.
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2023-07-12 04:01:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Allie and Cassandra juggle chemical names and local rumors to figure out the truth about the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Come for the mystery, stay for the odors...or something...
2023-07-10 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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2023-07-10 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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A contraption took Europe by storm two centuries ago, but not because it brought peace and quiet to people’s lives. Quite the opposite.
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2023-07-05 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Harry chats with GennaRose about the weird and wonderful world of witches. Plus, don't miss the movie theater grave.
2023-07-03 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Much of the history of folklore we have today involves a community driven to panic over unusual stories and experiences. But few moments in time illustrate that pattern so clearly as the events in one small Midwestern town.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandr...
2023-07-03 04:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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July’s ...
2023-07-01 04:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post