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Lore Bites 133: Marche (member bonus)

A dog sled expedition unlike any other, with a chilling task at it’s heart.

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Legends 51: Royal (ad-free)

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.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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Deeper Lore: 277 (120, 208, & Legends 36)

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:

Lore Bites 132: Weird Willie (member bonus)

Politicians often have memorable, unusual, or even offensive personalities. But this Prime Minister was, as far as we know, one of a kind.

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Lore 277: In the Rough (ad-free)

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, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore Bites 131: Beggar (member bonus)

He might have acted like the town bum, but this local character left a wild legacy that never fails to give people chills.

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April 2025 Shop Discount

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A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.

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Legends 50: Settling Up (ad-free)

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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Deeper Lore: 276 (43, 113, & 122)

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Lore Bites 130: Enshrined (member bonus)

One family’s loss became a dark, terrifying legend…and then went on to inspire something else.

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Lore 276: Heads Up (ad-free for members)

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, terrifying failures.

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Lore Bites 129: March (member bonus)

The beauty of this island paradise might fool you into believing there are no shadows to avoid, but according to this legend that would be a mistake.

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A Crazy Milestone

Hey folks, Aaron here.

I don’t normally drop content on a non-release day, but today’s special. And to explain why, I want to tell you a quick story. Which, after all, is sort of what I do, right?

Way back in another era, I was a graphic designer. I ran my own business, and made l...

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Legends 49: Scars (ad-free for members)

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.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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Deeper Lore: 275 (57, 155, & 81)

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Lore Bites 128: Eighteen (member bonus)

Sometimes the rare outliers among us represent our best, and sometimes they demonstrate our worst. One Icelandic farmer gives us a chilling lesson in what that truly means.

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Lore 275: Taking Control (ad-free for members)

Thankfully, every rule has an exception, as this tragic story from 16th century France makes painfully clear.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore Bites 127: Drawn In (member bonus)

Beware the darkness that awaits within. There’s no telling what dangers might still be waiting for you there.

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Legends 48: Oh Deer (ad-free for members)

Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what they seem. These legends hold a lot of danger…and maybe something darker.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.

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March 2025 Shop Discount

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A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.

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Deeper Lore: 274 (ad-free)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (274: Distant Relations) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

Lore Bites 126: Porcelain (member bonus)

Some types of spirits are generic, and can be found just about anywhere. But in Japan, there’s a certain group of supernatural entities that prefer a very private room as their typical haunt.

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Lore 274: Distant Relations (ad-free)

Despite the oceans and centuries that separate various cultures, it is often the folklore that acts like a glue, uniting humanity in a shared world of terrifying legends.

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Lore Bites 125: Stinky Steps (member bonus)

A Midwestern town comes face to face with a foul-smelling threat—and then gave it an adorable name.

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Legends 47: Darkness Rising (ad-free)

The cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for recreation and rest. But if these legends have anything to teach us, it’s that there is always a bit of darkness beneath the surface.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Al...

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Deeper Lore: 273 (ad-free for members)

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Lore Bites 124: Waxing Poetic (member bonus)

Death is never welcome and always unavoidable. For one woman, though, her loss came with some torturous nightmares and a horribly beautiful conclusion.

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Lore 273: A Royal Pain (ad-free)

During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much.

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Lore Bites 123: Feeling Blue (member bonus)

Marriage often brings unexpected challenges, as two individuals find themselves needing to coexist. But in this story, those challenges have a dark turn.

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Legends 46: Landslide (ad-free)

History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results.

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