Episode 227: Bloodlines

Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every now and then it takes on a physical shape…with terrifying results.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.



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REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary

In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of two young women bound by something beyond our world, and the frighteningly familiar tales they tell. Plus, stick around for a brand new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Episode 226: Grounded

Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every now and then it takes on a physical shape…with terrifying results.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.



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REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double

So many stories are built on the idea of double identity. In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the true life story of one of history’s most infamous double lives. And be sure not to miss the brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.



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Episode 225: Dark Animation

One of the most crowded landscapes in folklore comes from one of the most harsh and barren locations in the world. But the dead might just have too many stories to tell.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.



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REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver

It’s time to revisit the notion of a cursed community. This remastered classic episode features brand new narration and a score by Chad Lawson, as well as a whole new Epilogue bonus story at the end.

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Episode 224: Seriously Ill

One frightening corner of folklore can be found in the history of one of our closest four-legged companions.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.



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REMASTERED – Episode 47: Missing the Point

In this remastered fan favorite, we return to the folklore of bird-man legends, and the events in Point Pleasant that have left us with one of the biggest cryptids of all time: Mothman. Come for the fresh narration and score, but stay for the brand new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.



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Episode 223: Worlds Collide

There are a lot of well-worn tales in the world of folklore. But there are some truly astonishing—and frightening—stories waiting for us just off the path, hidden away in the shadows.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.



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REMASTERED – Episode 46: Dark Conclusions

Behind every vampire is a hunter looking to stop them, and this remastered classic episode takes us deep inside that mythology. Fresh narration and music, plus a brand new bonus story at the end!

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Episode 222: Outsider

Some fads are more than a harmless form of entertainment. In fact, the pages of history contains one that stalked the Midwest in the 1970s…with frightful consequences.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.



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REMASTERED – Episode 45: First Impressions

In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of Mary Toft and her unusual pregnancy. This episode features brand new narration and scoring, plus an exclusive new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.



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Episode 221: Remote Control

One of our most common desires, no matter our culture, religion, or station in life, is something that countless practitioners of folk magic have spent their lives pursuing—sometimes with dark results.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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REMASTERED – Episode 44: From Within

This remastered classic episode—complete with fresh narration and scoring—takes us back through the history of mysterious fires that seem to come from within. And be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Episode 220: Uplifting

Most of the frightening folklore we talk about takes place on the ground. But a little over a century ago, one ancient belief found new life in the skies above us—and the results were terrifying.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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REMASTERED – Episode 43: Supply & Demand

Graves and corpses feature prominently in all sorts of folklore, which is why we love this remastered classic episode of Lore so much. Let’s reunite with Burke and Hare, and hollow their exploits to the bloody end. Plus, there’s a brand new bonus story at the end!

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Episode 219: Unanswered

Some of the most attractive roads to travel for many people are the ones that lead deep into the world of the occult. But sometimes they can also be incredibly dangerous.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

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REMASTERED – Episode 42: In the Bag

Some places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of Lore, we return to those musty halls and explore the ghosts that still haunt them. Be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end!

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Episode 218: Notorious

Some of the darkest folklore in America is hidden right inside many of the place names that are dotted across the landscape—and one special location that defies the norm.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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REMASTERED – Episode 41: Hole in the Wall

In this remastered classic, we return to Scotland’s deadly past, where one person’s accusations of witchcraft could bring an entire community to its knees. And don’t miss the brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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