Lore

Lore is the perfect combination of history, storytelling, and the paranormal. Every episode, Aaron Mahnke tackles some kind of folk story or legend and investigates its origins. He’s discussed mythical creatures, ghosts, natural disasters, murderers, and just about any other anomaly you could think of. 

I’m consistently impressed by the work and research that goes into every episode, and I always learn something new. Before Lore, I was never very interested in history, but the show is a unique intersection of fact, fiction, and the supernatural that I absolutely adore. It’s genuinely fun to listen to, and it’s never afraid to explore alternative sides of the story.

The show pays homage to the all natural emotions that drive most of the stories forward. The twists at the end of every episode end up giving me goosebumps or leaving a smile on my face; there is something so satisfying, and sometimes chilling, about the way it all connects.

Episodes to start off with:

“In the Woods”

“Rope and Railing”