Deeper Lore: 294 (34, 112, & 117)
04 Dec 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (294: Upon Reflection) with these three...
Lore 294: Upon Reflection
01 Dec 2025
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She's the most famous name in horror, and the theories behind the legend are more frightening than y...
Legends 67: Northern Exposure
24 Nov 2025
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Some stories are fascinating because they go against our expectations. And among them are a few that...
Deeper Lore: 293 (84, 116, & 172)
20 Nov 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (293: Mother Knows Best) with these thr...
Lore 293: Mother Knows Best
17 Nov 2025
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Figures from folklore are often one-dimensional. But if the popularity of this particular woman tell...
Legends 66: Devour
10 Nov 2025
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The stories of people who cross the line are often the most terrifying. And that fear has turned tho...
Deeper Lore: 292 (90, 202, & 229)
06 Nov 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (292: Message in a Bottle) with these t...
Lore 292: Message in a Bottle
03 Nov 2025
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Our world can often feel like an open book, with every secret laid bare. But there are still locatio...
Trick or Treat 5: Drained
31 Oct 2025
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For the final Trick or Treat episode of the season, we're taking a tour through some of the lesser-k...
Legends 65: Twin Spirits
27 Oct 2025
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At the heart of their dual history and shared rivalry, this pair of midwestern cities hides a darker...
Trick or Treat 4: From the Beyond
24 Oct 2025
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Humans have reached out to communicate with the dead for millennia, and as this collection of tales ...
Deeper Lore: 291 (111, 143, & Legends 30)
23 Oct 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (291: Dream Come True) with these three...
Lore 291: Dream Come True
20 Oct 2025
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We often use the phrase "dream come true" to describe wonderful things you envision for our lives. B...
Trick or Treat 3: Loved & Lost
17 Oct 2025
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Our passions create powerful bonds. And it turns out that even something as permanent as death can't...
Legends 64: No Rest For the Wicked
13 Oct 2025
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Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those g...
Trick or Treat 2: Too Young
10 Oct 2025
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Tragic loss is often the catalyst for powerful tales that haunt us for generations. Today's collecti...
Deeper Lore: 290 (24, 207, & 265)
09 Oct 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (290: Growing Pains) with these three r...
Lore 290: Growing Pains
06 Oct 2025
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They might appear to be nothing more than simple words spoken by the youngest in our communities, bu...
Trick or Treat: Lavish
03 Oct 2025
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For the first of our weekly Halloween bonus episodes (every Friday in October), we're visiting a num...
Legends 63: Dance With the Devil
29 Sep 2025
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Humans have, historically, shown themselves to be risk-takers. But in one particular branch of folkl...
Deeper Lore: Episode 289 (18, 48, & 101)
25 Sep 2025
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Lore 289: Shake It
22 Sep 2025
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Folklore can take many forms, but most involve words in a specific language. One exception, though, ...
Legends 62: The Little Things
15 Sep 2025
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While you're guaranteed to find a lot of spooky tales in the biggest, brightest cities, sometimes al...
Deeper Lore: 288 (50, 111, & 151)
11 Sep 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (288: Doom & Gloom) with these three re...
Lore 288: Doom & Gloom
08 Sep 2025
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Folklore might be all around us, but sometimes the most frightening kind of story points in a very p...
Legends 61: Drowning Deep
01 Sep 2025
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One of the most iconic creatures from folklore has a terrifyingly evil nature hidden beneath its bea...
Deeper Lore: 287 (25, 140, & 156)
28 Aug 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (287: It Takes a Village) with these th...
Lore 287: It Takes a Village
25 Aug 2025
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If these dark tales from history prove anything, it is that powerful things often come in small pack...
Legends 60: Operatic
18 Aug 2025
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Some places only have a handful of dark stories to explore. Today's subject, though, is the land of ...
Deeper Lore: 286 (86, 113, & 186)
14 Aug 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (286: Lazarus) with these three recomme...
Episode 286: Lazarus
11 Aug 2025
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One of the most intriguing topics throughout history has infectious disease and the way we handle it...
Legends 59: Apparition
04 Aug 2025
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Folklore is often a regional thing, shifting and reshaping itself to fit the landscape and the peopl...
Deeper Lore: 285 (16, 27, & 31)
31 Jul 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (285: Oh My) with these three recommend...
Lore 285: Oh My
28 Jul 2025
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We often think that the most frightening creatures of all are the ones that only exist within the pa...
Legends 58: Take a Bow
21 Jul 2025
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We usually go looking for the most frightening legends in the shadows. Sometimes, though, they can b...
Deeper Lore: 284 (19, 30, & 72)
17 Jul 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (284: Grounded) with these three recomm...
Lore 284: Grounded
14 Jul 2025
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The way various cultures approach death has added a dark texture to the world around us. And caught ...
Legends 57: Long Live the King
07 Jul 2025
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Some legends only appear to vanish over time. From wide popularity to utter obscurity, their journey...
Deeper Lore: 283 (20, 23, & 36)
03 Jul 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (283: On the Nose) with these three rec...
Lore 283: On the Nose
30 Jun 2025
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Folklore often preserves something from deep in the past in a way that can still be experienced in t...
Legends 56: Ringed In
23 Jun 2025
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History is full of exceptions that make it very dangerous to assume—some examples of which are abs...
Deeper Lore: 282 (43, 49, & 159)
19 Jun 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (282: Auld) with these three recommenda...
Lore 282: Auld
16 Jun 2025
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Few cities in the world contain as much darkness, pain, and evil as the capital of Scotland. Join us...
Legends 55: Different Paths
09 Jun 2025
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Some regions of North America might have taken different routes through history to our own, but that...
Deeper Lore: 281 (190, 198, & 246)
05 Jun 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode The Silver Scream (190, 198, & 246) wit...
Lore 281: The Silver Scream
02 Jun 2025
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We look to the theater for entertainment, distraction, and inspiration. But like so many other areas...
Legends 54: Fairytale
26 May 2025
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Humans have spent a very long time collecting and sharing specific tales. But just because the most ...
Deeper Lore: 280 (81, 118, & 166)
22 May 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (280: Flower Power) with these three re...
Lore 280: Flower Power
19 May 2025
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The soil of history is rich with all sorts of traditions and folklore, many of which have sprouted i...
Legends 53: Lunacy
12 May 2025
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Legends are all around us. But few topics in the world of folklore do as good a job of illuminating ...
Deeper Lore: 279 (130, 176, & 205)
08 May 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recomm...
Lore 279: Singular
05 May 2025
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Even the brightest members of the fairytale world have dark and shadowy origins. In fact, one partic...
Legends 52: Sunshine
28 Apr 2025
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We might long for vacations in beautiful, sunlit settings as a break from the mundane, but just beca...
Deeper Lore: 278 (8, 111, & 215)
24 Apr 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (278: Bad For Business) with these thre...
Lore 278: Bad For Business
21 Apr 2025
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It's easy to think of folklore and the supernatural as something that sits outside our little bubble...
Legends 51: Royal
14 Apr 2025
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All the power and privilege in the world can't guarantee safety. And if these legends are any indica...
Deeper Lore: 277 (120, 208, & Legends 36)
10 Apr 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Episode 277: In the Rough) with these ...
Lore 277: In the Rough
07 Apr 2025
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Some corners of folklore sparkle more than others. But just because the subject matter is pretty doe...
Legends 50: Settling Up
31 Mar 2025
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No community is a stranger to pain. To test this assertion, we're heading into one of the far corner...
Deeper Lore: 276 (43, 113, & 122)
27 Mar 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (276: Heads Up) with these three recomm...
Lore 276: Heads Up
24 Mar 2025
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A good amount of history is nothing more than normal, everyday people doing their best to keep their...
A Happy Update
18 Mar 2025
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A special announcement for a special day. Thank you to everyone who has constantly, generously, and ...
Legends 49: Scars
17 Mar 2025
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Injuries often leave marks that stick with us for years. In locations designed for violence, though,...
Deeper Lore: 275 (57, 155, & 81)
13 Mar 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (275: Taking Control) with these three ...
Lore 275: Taking Control
10 Mar 2025
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Thankfully, every rule has an exception, as this tragic story from 16th century France makes painful...
Legends 48: Oh Deer
03 Mar 2025
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Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what th...
Deeper Lore: 274 (117, 141, & 165)
27 Feb 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (274: Distant Relations) with these thr...
Lore 274: Distant Relations
24 Feb 2025
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Despite the oceans and centuries that separate various cultures, it is often the folklore that acts ...
Legends 47: Darkness Rising
17 Feb 2025
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The cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for re...
Deeper Lore: 273 (118, 152, & 221)
13 Feb 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (273: A Royal Pain) with these three re...
Lore 273: A Royal Pain
10 Feb 2025
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During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many se...
Legends 46: Landslide
03 Feb 2025
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History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages ar...
Deeper Lore: 272 (154, 157, & 192)
30 Jan 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (272: Tick Talk) with these three recom...
Lore 272: Tick Talk
27 Jan 2025
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We live our lives by the clock and never think twice about it. But history is filled with stories th...
Legends 45: The Only Thing to Fear
20 Jan 2025
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The legends that fill our world often give us good reasons to be afraid. But there's one thing most ...
Deeper Lore: 271 (37, 84, & 215)
16 Jan 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (271: Chill Seekers) with these three r...
Lore 271: Chill Seekers
13 Jan 2025
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This epic crossover between two cultural powerhouses is enough to leave us haunted by a tragic era—...
Legends 44: For Whom the Bell Tolls
06 Jan 2025
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Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this part...
Deeper Lore 270 (51, 68, & 117)
02 Jan 2025
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (270: On Display) with these three reco...
Lore 270: On Display
30 Dec 2024
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Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view...
Legends 43: Yule Regret It
23 Dec 2024
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The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday ...
Deeper Lore: 269 (115, 135, & 161)
19 Dec 2024
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these th...
Lore 269: There Goes My Hero
16 Dec 2024
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War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stor...
Legends 42: Written in Stone
09 Dec 2024
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Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can ...
Deeper Lore: 268 (192, 38, & 54)
05 Dec 2024
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommen...
Lore 268: Lost Empire
02 Dec 2024
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One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of year...
Legends 41: Monastic Memories
25 Nov 2024
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Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legend...
Deeper Lore: 267 (13, 83, & 127)
21 Nov 2024
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recom...
Lore 267: Curveball
18 Nov 2024
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Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific ...
Legends 40: Skin & Bones
11 Nov 2024
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The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it's no wonder t...
Deeper Lore: 266 (84, 116, & 172)
07 Nov 2024
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (266: What's in the Box) with these thr...
Lore 266: What's in the Box
04 Nov 2024
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The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for dr...
Legends 39: Have Love Will Travel
28 Oct 2024
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History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then,...
Deeper Lore: 265 (82, 131, & Legends 11)
24 Oct 2024
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three ...
Lore 265: Friend or Faux
21 Oct 2024
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Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But...
Legends 38: Fife & Drum
14 Oct 2024
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We've all heard that war often leaves a few ghost stories in its wake. As proof, we offer a key terr...
Deeper Lore: 264 (149, 209, & 89)
10 Oct 2024
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (264: Engine Trouble) with these three ...
Episode 264: Engine Trouble
07 Oct 2024
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Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on mode...
Legends 37: An Apple a Day
30 Sep 2024
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Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories w...
Deeper Lore: 263 (61, 78, & 215)
26 Sep 2024
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three reco...