Legends 29: Ghost Towns

Some of the most terrifying legends in history come from one place: beneath the shadow of an executioner. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty. ————————— Sponsors: SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at MintMobile.com/lore. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (261: Attraction) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 17: LorePodcast.com/episodes/17 Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 Episode 29: LorePodcast.com/episodes/29 ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

PRE-ORDER THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES BOOK TODAY! ————————— Folklore is often confined to circles around the campfire or whispered stories at slumber parties. But for a time in America, people turned folklore into things worth traveling to see. And their methods were rather tricky. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Acorns: Acorns helps you automatically save & invest for your future. Head to Acorns.com/LORE to sign up for Acorns to start saving and investing for your future today! To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here.

The legends that are unique to America might be newer than some, but they still pack a powerful punch. But however familiar they might be, there’s always a darker side that needs to be explored. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, editing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alexandra Steed. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: Thorne: Give your body what it really needs with Thorne. Go to Thorne.fit/lorepodcast for 10% off your first order. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (260: Ghostwriter) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37 Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Our deep desire to connect to the world of the dead has taken humanity down some fantastic roads, but few compare to the stories that came out of the early 1900s in America. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Sponsors: Stamps: Never go to the Post Office again. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at Stamps.com/LORE. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Because the seas have been deep and dangerous for such a long time, it’s no surprise that they hold far more pirate legends than one episode can contain.  Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, editing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Sponsors: Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at MintMobile.com/lore. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here.  

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (259: Where the Heart Is) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20 Episode 79: LorePodcast.com/episodes/79 Episode 153: LorePodcast.com/episodes/153 ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Often the places that are closest to our hearts are the most vulnerable to being haunted. Which is why, even in folklore, there’s no place like home. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

The older the place, the deeper the legends seem to run. And in New England, that means there’s a treasure trove of dark tales just waiting to be explored. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Sam Alberty. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com Sponsors: Thorne: Give your body what it really needs with Thorne. Go to Thorne.fit/lorepodcast for 10% off your first order. SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring.  BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE, and get on your way to being your best self. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. ————————— To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.