Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

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REMASTERED – Episode 43: Supply & Demand

Episode 219: Unanswered

REMASTERED – Episode 42: In the Bag

Episode 218: Notorious

REMASTERED – Episode 41: Hole in the Wall

Episode 217: Deadly Currents

REMASTERED – Episode 40: Everything Floats

Episode 216: Tales of Wonder

REMASTERED – Episode 39: Take the Stand

Episode 215: Mind Over Matter

REMASTERED – Episode 38: The Mountain

Episode 214: Spoiled

Episode 213: Dark Tails

Episode 212: Unforeseen

Episode 211: Charmed

Episode 210: Breaking Down

Episode 209: Thick & Thin

Episode 208: Bygone

REMASTERED – Episode 37: Passing Notes

Episode 207: Flesh & Blood

REMASTERED – Episode 36: When the Bow Breaks

Episode 206: Fault Lines

REMASTERED – Episode 35: The King

Episode 205: Bit by Bit

REMASTERED – Episode 34: All the Lovely Ladies

Episode 204: Alluring

REMASTERED – Episode 33: A Dead End

Episode 203: Blurry Pictures

REMASTERED – Episode 32: Tampered

Episode 202: Surface Tension

REMASTERED – Episode 31: Lost & Found

Episode 201: Inescapable

REMASTERED – Episode 30: Deep & Twisted Roots

Episode 200: Up Close

REMASTERED – Episode 29: The Big Chill

Episode 199: Cutting Ties

REMASTERED – Episode 28: Making a Mark

Episode 198: Curtain Call

REMASTERED – Episode 27: On the Farm

Episode 197: Taken

REMASTERED – Episode 26: Brought Back

Episode 196: Bad Seed

This return visit to the eerie island of Chiloé and its history of dark magic features fresh narration and production, plus a brand new story at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 25: The Cave

When a series of gruesome murders leaves one community feeling threatened and afraid, it was only through the reenactment of folklore that they eventually found relief.

Episode 195: Straight to the Heart

Christmas taught most of us that it was acceptable for an odd stranger to invade our home and demonstrate unusual knowledge of our family. But there are far more terrifying strangers than old St. Nick. This classic Lore episode has been updated with fresh narration and production, and a brand new story at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 24: A Stranger Among Us

Episode 194: Lawless

The structures that serve as lighthouses on the edge of darkness and danger deserve a revisit, and this Remastered classic episode should bring some fresh chills. New narration, music by Chad Lawson, and a brand new bonus story at the end. Enjoy!

REMASTERED – Episode 23: Rope and Railing

The monsters from folklore that make the biggest impact on us are also the ones that are the most similar to us. It’s almost as if the most dangerous creatures of all are the ones that have a healthy dose of humanity in them.

Episode 193: Eye to Eye

It’s time to return to the dark streets of Victorian London, and to the mysterious figure who put the city on edge…all while jumping over tall buildings in a single bound. The classic Lore episode has been re-recorded with fresh narration, scored with music by Chad Lawson, and includes a brand new bonus story at the end that you won’t want to miss!

REMASTERED – Episode 22: Over the Top

Some corners of folklore are a product of time, as centuries and cultures have all made their mark on them. But one type of story in particular has become a favorite of anyone who loves a good legend. Let’s take the time to explore it today.

Episode 192: Time Will Tell

This remastered edition of a classic Lore episode takes us back to the chilly waters of the North Pacific, where tragic wrecks have left haunting reminders and frightening tales. Fresh narration from start to finish, scored with music by Chad Lawson, and an entirely brand new story at the end. Enjoy!

REMASTERED – Episode 21: Adrift

One of the oldest and most common beliefs in the world is also the source of intense fear and debate. But there are historical events on record that make it difficult to trust everything we hear…no matter how terrifying they might be.

Episode 191: Throwing Voices

Home is where the most powerful experiences of our lives take place. But when those experiences are tragic, the memories can sometimes stay behind. In this Remastered edition of a classic episode, we’ll revisit a handful of homes who are still haunted by their past. With fresh narration, music by Chad Lawson, and a brand new Epilogue story at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 20: Homestead

It’s a place where dreams are born, and were stars take flight. But beneath that thin, beautiful surface is a darker past, and the stories it holds are far from happy.

Episode 190: All That Glitters

Encounters with angry spirits will forever be some of the most terrifying experiences on record. If that’s the thrill you’re looking for, revisiting this classic episode will hit the mark. And as part of our “Remastered” project, this version is re-worked from the ground up, with fresh narration and production, music by Chad Lawson, and a brand new story at the end. Enjoy!

REMASTERED – Episode 19: Bite Marks

Many of the mysterious creatures in folklore have been passed down through the centuries, allowing rumor and hearsay to deliver fragments of truth waiting to be reassembled. But in some cases, the picture that takes shape is far from safe and comforting.

Episode 189: Fragments

The chilling legends of the wending never get old, so it seems right that we revisit this classic episode. Enjoy the fresh narration and modern production, along with the brand new story tucked away at the end as a special treat.

REMASTERED – Episode 18: Hunger Pains

Some of the darkest stories and traditions are hiding inside one of our most beloved times of the year. Let’s take a fun and frightening journey into the heart of it all.

Episode 188: Hide and Seek

It’s never a bad time to revisit this classic episode about graveyards and the folklore around them. Complete with fresh narration, a new soundtrack, and modern production, plus a brand new bonus episode at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 17: Broken Fingernails

Many of the darkest moments from history were born out of a perfect storm of motivation, fear, and misguided courage. And in the case of one individual, that became a recipe for something beyond horrific.

Episode 187: The Crucible

It’s time to pay another visit to the little house in Villisca that played host to one of the most horrible ax murders in history. This classic episode is presented with fresh, modern narration and production, as well as a brand new bonus story at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 16: Covered Mirrors

One of the most frightening aspects of our lives is something that’s hidden from our eyes. And yet its impact is so powerful and destructive that we’ve spent centuries running in fear from it. Well, except for one brave community, that is.

Episode 186: Invisible Boundaries

The folklore surrounding haunted dolls, and the tale of Robert the Doll in particular, deserves a revisit. This Remastered edition of a classic Lore episode includes fresh narration and production, and a brand new story at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 15: Unboxed

If there’s one thing humans have been obsessed with over the years, it’s the risk that the most dangerous, evil things in the world might find a way inside and take control. The stories about this usually sound more like fantasy than fact, but history has a few surprises in store for us all.

Episode 185: Under the Skin

The folklore surrounding small, human-like creatures from around the world is worth another visit. And this time, the journey has been remastered with new narration and music, modern production, and a brand new story at the end. Enjoy!

REMASTERED – Episode 14: The Others

History is filled with people who gathered unusual collections, often following a curiosity or passion to the extreme. But among those collectors, there have been those who have taken things too far. And the objects of their obsession have become the stuff of nightmares.

Episode 184: Falling to Pieces

Some of the most frightening and disturbing stories are the ones that take a different path than we expected. Their horror is in the exceptions, the little things that make them different. But some little things are more difficult to see coming.

Episode 183: Suffer the Children

While many of the places we live are defined by their current, modern personalities, a look into the past can reveal a much more thrilling—and terrifying—picture. And no where is that more true than the Silver State.

Episode 182: Ever-Present

We’ve always had a hunger for mystery stories and true crime. But for a period of time, many of those stories had a very unusual element to them—a detail that had a way of making less believable today, an so much more frightening.

Episode 181: Unsettled

In the world of folklore, one of the most interesting most timeless characters is also the least supernatural. But that doesn’t mean their stories are any less thrilling or entertaining.

Episode 180: Above the Law

In this remastered edition of a classic Lore episode, we revisit the concept of curses, and take a tour through some of the most powerful examples. With fresh narration and production, and a brand new story at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 13: Off the Path

Folklore has many uses, and a quick trip through history would reveal many that you’ve come to expect. It educates a community, preserves events and well-known figures, and provides a sometimes-fictional explanation for mysterious happenings. But one particular use for folklore needs a deeper look…because it’s beyond thrilling.

Episode 179: Confidence

It’s time to return to the colonial village of Hadley and reunite with the neighborhood witch, Mary Webster. All presented with modern production, fresh narration, and a brand new bonus story at the end.

REMASTERED – Episode 12: Half-Hanged

Some of the darkest moments in human history have taken place because of our hunger for a second chance, a better life, or a fresh start. But not all opportunities are guaranteed a bright and shiny outcome.

Episode 178: Opportunity

In this remastered edition of a classic episode, we’ll revisit the folklore of changelings, and the tragic story of Bridget Cleary, with a brand new story at the end, plus refreshed narration and production, and music from Chad Lawson.

REMASTERED – Episode 11: Black Stockings

One of the things that has united humans across cultures and languages is music. For as long as we can remember, we have filled our lives with new musical backdrops. And at the center of that world are the people who write and perform it all—as well as the stories about where their powerful gifts come from.

Episode 177: Strings

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 Chad Lawson.

REMASTERED – Episode 10: Steam & Gas

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.

Episode 176: Rooted

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 Chad Lawson. The Devil would be proud.

REMASTERED – Episode 9: A Devil on the Roof

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.

Episode 175: Head Case

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.

REMASTERED – Episode 8: The Castle

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.

Episode 174: From Scratch

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.

REMASTERED – Episode 7: In the Woods

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.

Episode 173: Darkness and Light

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.

REMASTERED – Episode 6: Echoes

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.

Episode 172: Under the Influence

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.

REMASTERED – Episode 5: Under Construction

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.

Episode 171: Long Shadows

Our 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.

REMASTERED — Episode 4: Dinner at the Afterglow

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.

Episode 170: Into the Wild

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!

REMASTERED — Episode 3: The Beast Within

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.

Episode 169: Blood Money

It's our classic visit to the Hoosac Tunnel, reputed to be one of New England's most haunted locations. Freshly-recorded, newly produced, and scored with music from Chad Lawson...and don't miss the brand new story after the ads.

REMASTERED — Episode 2: The Bloody Pit

Hope is a powerful emotion, and it has driven humans to do great things over the centuries. It’s also a key element of folklore, but the stories it gives rise to there are more than just inspiring—some of them can also be terrifying.

Episode 168: Beyond the Pale

The episode that started it all, freshly narrated, newly produced, and scored with Chad Lawson's haunting music. And don't miss the brand new story after the ads.

REMASTERED — Episode 1: They Made a Tonic

Death is one of life’s certainties, and the final chapter in each of our stories. And yet throughout history, there have been reports of those who have broken the rules—and the brave few who rose to the challenge to stop them.

Episode 167: Deviation

For thousands of years, humans have used a tool of violence to control their enemies, advance their careers, and remove their problems. And the only thing more frightening than the tool itself are the stories about the people who use it.

Episode 166: Toxic

Some places seem to straddle the boundary between one world and another. It’s a feature than can often generate charm and beauty, but sometimes it creates darker things, as the history of these historic islands demonstrates so well.

Episode 165: On the Line

While animals have been our constant companions for thousands of years, one chapter of our long history together led to much more terrifying results.

Episode 164: Loyal Companion

It should come as no surprise that one of humanity’s greatest qualities is also the tool with which it has committed much darker tragedies. Even far from the wilds of the Old World, that legacy was never far behind.

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Latest episode: Mon Jan 23 2023