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Lore 235: Privilege
Episode 243
Lore 235: Privilege
The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people…
2 years, 6 months ago
Legends 8: Pirate Legends
Episode 242
Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore.
Narrated and produ…
2 years, 7 months ago
Lore 234: Sunk
Episode 241
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 bette…
2 years, 7 months ago
Legends 7: Demon Lovers
Episode 240
Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downrig…
2 years, 7 months ago
Lore 233: Down to Earth
Episode 239
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 …
2 years, 7 months ago
Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke"
Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke"
Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with A…
2 years, 7 months ago
Legends 6: Summer Camp Scares
Episode 238
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 fo…
2 years, 8 months ago
Lore 232: Empowered
Episode 237
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 …
2 years, 8 months ago
Legends 5: Long Island Ghosts
Episode 236
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 …
2 years, 8 months ago
Lore 231: Out of Breath
Episode 235
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Much of the history of f…
2 years, 8 months ago