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The American heartland might not be as ancient as New England, but it can hold its own when it comes to dark history and terrifying tales.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and research by Jamie Vargas.
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©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 314: Hive Mind) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166
Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186
Episode 212: LorePodcast.com/episodes/212
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Not all big stories are about equally large characters. In the world of folklore, sometimes even the littlest players have a massive stage to perform upon.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Everyone loves a good ghost story, but literature and spirits have a relationship that is older than some might think.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott and Alex Robinson.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Episode 7: LorePodcast.com/episodes/7
Episode 67: LorePodcast.com/episodes/67
Episode 101: LorePodcast.com/episodes/101
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