Lore 266: What's in the Box

The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let’s meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, 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. 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. 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.

History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more frightening than the rest. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing 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: 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. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 Episode 131: LorePodcast.com/episodes/131 Episode Legends 11: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends11 ———————— 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.

Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven’t been satisfied with remaining in our heads. 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. 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. ———— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

We’ve all heard that war often leaves a few ghost stories in its wake. As proof, we offer a key territory in America’s most formative conflict…and all the terrifying stories that still linger there as a result. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, 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: 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. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code 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.   ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (264: Engine Trouble) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 149: LorePodcast.com/episodes/149 Episode 209: LorePodcast.com/episodes/209 Episode 89: LorePodcast.com/episodes/89 ————————— 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.

Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on modern roads, the results have often turned out to be more than a little terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alexandra Steed 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! 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. 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.

Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that’s not necessarily a safe thing. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: 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. ————————— ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 78: LorePodcast.com/episodes/78 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.

When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and 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: 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. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code 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. 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.