The well-worn carpets and imperfect walls of an old hotel can often make guests feel as if they are staying in a little slice of the past. In one grand old hotel, however, that truth has never been more true. This remastered edition includes a brand new story at the end, plus refreshed narration and production, and music from...
2021-08-09 07:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Carl chats with Sam about the newest episode of Lore (176: Rooted), all about the folklore of getting lost in the woods, fairy traps, and the creatures that don't want travelers to leave.
And if you haven't listened yet, a lot of the material in this episode has a deep connection to our very first full-cast audio fictio...
2021-08-09 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
In all the folktales about the forest, we are warned to not set foot inside, lest the darkness and dangers that live there seek us out and harm us. But there are other stories that describe a much more sinister outcome, and throughout history they have proven themselves true.
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Greetings!
A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.
August’s 20% code is: hound21...
2021-08-01 04:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Sam joins Carl for a deep dive into the heads of all those pseudo-scientists who thought our morality and level of civilization were "written" on our skulls. Enjoy this conversation about the most recent episode of Lore!
2021-07-26 07:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s time to return to one of the classic American monster stories, the Jersey Devil. In this remastered edition you’ll get the same story you’ve known and loved, but with brand new narration and production, all layered over the hauntingly beautiful music of 2021-07-26 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
In our never-ending journey to discover what makes us tick, people have come up with some pretty surprising ideas. And in the process, they’ve given themselves permission to do some utterly terrifying things.
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Carl chats with Sam about the research behind Episode 174: From Scratch. They cover topics from the episode, as well as some stories that were left out. and Sam reveals how his Minnesota upbringing influenced his Wisconsin-centered research.
2021-07-12 07:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Let’s all revisit the hunting grounds of one of America’s most horrific—and prolific—serial killers: H. H. Holmes. This Remastered edition includes fresh narration and production, music by Chad Lawson, and a brand new Epilogue tale at the end.
2021-07-12 07:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Much like our instinct to set up a home in new places, humans are good at creating everything else we might need. And that includes folklore. But if even half of the stories that have been born in this one town are true, there’s a lot to be afraid of.
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A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.
July’s 20% code is: devil21bl...
2021-07-01 04:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Let’s all step back into the woods that started it all: the legendary—and frightening—Bridgewater Triangle. This classic script has been updated with fresh narration, production, and music.
2021-06-28 07:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Carl and Taylor for a deep dive conversation about the power of lighthouses in popular folklore, and a small detour into a bird museum inside a facility that didn't make it into this episode. Enjoy!
2021-06-28 07:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
On the edge of the world, where risk and danger crash constantly against the shores of civilization, stands a type of ancient guardian that everyone recognizes, but few truly understand. And there’s at least one mystery waiting for those brave enough to explore them.
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Revisit the classic journey into some the history behind our fascination with derelict mental health hospitals. The same story you love, with modern narration and production, plus a new bonus story at the end.
2021-06-14 07:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Carl and Sam for a deep dive into the world of Brother XII, and listen along as they unpack so many of the scraps that didn't make the final cut of Episode 172: Under the Influence.
2021-06-14 07:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Many people need something to believe, and someone to follow. But out of all the examples throughout history of bad leaders, few are as bizarre and unexplainable as one man from a century ago.
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June’s 20% code is: gray21ghe...
2021-06-01 04:01:06 +0000 UTC View Post
A fresh take on a classic episode, exploring the world of hidden spirits in the earth, and the way humans have shaped their lives around those beliefs. With a brand new recording, modern production, and music by Chad Lawson.
2021-05-31 07:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Listen in as Carl and Allie dig apart the research for the newest episode of Lore, all about St. Augustine, Florida. There are so many stories that had to be cut from the main episode, and the team discuss some of the favorite rejects here.
2021-05-31 07:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The older the city, the deeper its roots. And when that location is the oldest around—well, the amount of darkness it’s hiding should not come as a surprise.
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Carl sits down with Taylor to discuss all the juicy research details that went into the hunt for Bigfoot in the most recent episode of Lore. It's such a fun deep dive, you don't want to miss it.
2021-05-17 07:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The classic tour of the Pacific Northwest's most haunted mausoleum is back, with brand new narration, music by Chad Lawson, and modern production. The chills, though, are 100% original.
2021-05-17 06:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Some of the most frightening kinds of folklore are the ones with a familiar element. Details that sit a bit too close to home. Qualities that resonate just a bit too much. And few places host legends more terrifying than the wilderness around us.
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Carl and Allie sit down to chat about witch-prickers like John Kincaid and John Dick, and the world of witch trials in general. You won't find discussions of this quality or depth anywhere else, paid or free...but for them, it's just all in a day's work. Enjoy!
2021-05-03 07:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Our classic exploration of everyone's favorite hairy beast, freshly re-recorded and produced from scratch with music by Chad Lawson.
And don't miss the new Epilogue story after the credits!
2021-05-01 12:26:49 +0000 UTC View Post
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A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.
May's 20% code is: brown21champ...
2021-05-01 04:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post
We’ve all been told to beware things that seem too good to be true, and for good reason. But beyond the world of hucksters and frauds, one special group of people fooled an entire culture, at the cost of hundreds of lives.
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Hey folks!
I know the internet is buzzing right now with the news that Apple Podcasts is going to start allowing paid/premium content, and I've had enough people reach out with concern that the Patreon goodies will go away.
So I wanted to just post a quick note to reassure you all that nothing is changing here in ...
2021-04-21 20:46:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Carl and Aaron chat about the complexities of Gerald Fitzgerald, who was both a hero and a villain to the Irish people. And they add in some new stories about him that didn't make the cut for the final episode, 168: Beyond the Pale. Enjoy!
2021-04-19 07:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
