Harry and Cass chat about the most recent Lore Legends episode all about tricky Devil characters. Join them as they continuously ponder how in the world the Devil is supposed to be "in charge" when he is clearly so easily fooled.
2024-03-11 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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If you thought crop circles were a modern mystery, think again. This tale from 1678 is sure to leave your mind spinning.
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2024-03-06 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Some of the most popular legends all feature the same central character. And in doing so, they tend to add both delight and fear in equal measures.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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2024-03-04 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Allie chats with GennaRose about the most recent Lore episode, all about macabre parties. Also, is it better to be Mulder or Scully? Find out!
2024-03-04 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Greetings!
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.
March’s...
2024-03-01 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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This legend is brutal and terrifying, which might explain why some people believe the victim is still around, keeping her own memory alive.
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2024-02-28 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Harry is joined by Jamie for a discussion of the research that went into Legends 21: The Men ion Black. Stick around for the creepy sighting story at the end!
2024-02-26 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Throughout history, some of the most joyful parts of life have had a dark, terrifying core. Some invitations apparently deliver more drama than they promise.
Produced by Aaron Mahnke, researched and written by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-02-26 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Classic urban legends each have unique characteristics and details that bring them to life and help them thrive, and this tale from coastal Oregon is no exception.
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2024-02-21 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Allie is joined by Cassandra for a wonderful deep-dive into the folklore of Lemp mansion and the tragic family who lived inside its walls. Enjoy!
2024-02-19 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Some legends evolve over time, sometimes taking centuries to fully mature. But one urban myth, at least, seems to have arrived nearly complete. And it’s been terrifying from the beginning.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Aaron Mahnke and Harry Marks, and researc...
2024-02-19 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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If the stories are true about one street in London, the community there has a double-decker-sized phantom on their hands.
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2024-02-14 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Harry sits down with researcher Alex Robinson for a fascinating chat about the role of food in folklore. There were some moments of audio "bleed" from one person's mic into the recording of the other person, so be patient with those brief hiccups. And the ending is a bit abrupt because it got wor...
2024-02-12 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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So much for folklore is hiding just beauty the surface of seemingly normal places. The process of digging, though, isn’t without risk.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-02-12 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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This Galveston legend checked into a famous hotel back in the 1950s, and has never checked out since.
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2024-02-07 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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2024-02-06 19:20:36 +0000 UTC
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Food and folklore. They go together like peanut butter and chocolate, or arsenic and lace. Throughout history, cultures around the world have paired the favorite meals with specific rituals, cooking up some amazing stories in the process.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writ...
2024-02-05 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Allie and Cassandra chat about all things circus lore in this fun new chat. Enjoy!
2024-02-05 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Greetings!
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.
Februaryâ...
2024-02-01 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The mysterious body of a woman found inside a glass coffin buried below a Mississippi plantation.
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2024-01-31 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Harry chats with researcher Sam about the vampire lore at the root of the legend of the Casket Girls. Enjoy!
2024-01-29 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Few examples of folklore are as well-traveled as this one, complete with painful tragedy and dark echos of the past. Grab your ticket and step inside.
Narrated/produced by Aaron Mahnke and written by GennaRose Nethercott, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-01-29 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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One terrifying Irish legend just might be part of the foundation of a modern horror icon.
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2024-01-24 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Allie chats with Cassandra about the most rest episode of Lore: 245 "Evasive", going deep into the world of aquatic cryptids. Enjoy!
2024-01-22 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The connection between one of Europes oldest monster legends and the streets of New Orleans is very strange, but has provided a powerful springboard for some very dark stories.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Sam Alber...
2024-01-22 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The lengths some people will go to conquer their loneliness can be quite extraordinary.
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2024-01-17 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Harry sits down with Allie to discuss the research that went into this Legends episode all about magical objects throughout history.
2024-01-15 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Variety is the spice of life. And yet folklore makes it very clear just how dangerous it is to mix things up.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-01-15 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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True love wins the day in a legend that is a lot more gruesome than most popular fairy tales.
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2024-01-10 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Allie chats with GennaRose about the research behind Episode 244, all about holy relics. Come for the discussions about bizarre body-part-theft, and stay for the awkward foreskin conversation. It's a real treat (the conversation, not the...oh, never mind).
2024-01-08 05:01:02 +0000 UTC
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