Deeper Lore: 312 (18, 113, & 122)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (312: Episode To Serve Man) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 18: LorePodcast.com/episodes/18 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/18 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/122 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music https://www.lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: www.lorepodcast.com/shop https://www.lorepodcast.com/shop ©2026 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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• 0:00Aaron Mahnke?

  This episode is sponsored by Wildwood. From Laika, the studio behind Coraline, comes a new epic fantasy adventure. And at the heart of Wildwood is a simple question: How far would you go for someone you love? Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy adventure that transports audiences into a secret, magical, and dangerously alive world just beyond their doorstep. At its heart is the story of a courageous girl, Prue McKeel, on a desperate mission to rescue her baby brother from a forbidden forest filled with enchanted creatures, endearing allies, and formidable adversaries. Her journey unfolds in a spectacular, high-stakes adventure where the fate of an entire hidden world hangs in the balance.

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  The film features vocal performances from Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, and Angela Bassett. And I have to tell you, folks, I have seen the trailer for this film so many times, and I cannot wait to park my butt in a seat and experience this adventure. Wildwood is in theaters everywhere October 23rd, and tickets are on sale right now.

• 1:08Aaron Mahnke?

  Hey folks, Aaron here. Welcome back to another edition of Deeper Lore, a bonus episode that's designed to serve as a topical guide to the most recent episode of Lore. In this short bonus episode, I'm gonna dig into our archive of over 11 years of topics and point out some old episodes that fit well with this week's newest. The hope is that you can keep this spooky feeling going well into the weekend, putting a handful of old episodes into a new, more powerful context. So, let's get started, shall we? This week for Lore 312: To Serve Man, we sunk our teeth into a bit of cannibalism folklore. But this isn't the first such dish that we've ever served up for you, so here are three older episodes that will pair nicely with this week's new one.

• 1:53Aaron Mahnke?

  First up, go listen to episode 18: Hunger Pains. This creature feature is all about that hungry beast from the north, the Wendigo. This has always been one of my favorite monsters in folklore, and the way those beliefs have intersected with real life is pretty tragic. Next, download episode 113: Word of Mouth. Medicinal cannibalism might feature heavily in my brand-new history book, Exhumed, but my fascination with that dark corner of folklore started with this episode. Pull up a chair and dig in. And finally, there's episode 122: The Shortest Straw. This is one of the stories that Lore was built on, a truly horrifying real-world event

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  that pivoted around folk beliefs on a particular topic. There's just enough room in the boat for you to climb in and watch it all unfold, so give it a listen. And there you go. Follow up this week's brand-new episode with a trip into the past. Episodes 18, 113, and 122 are waiting for you in this podcast feed. You can just scroll through your app to find them, or you can tap on their direct links in the description for this episode. And until next time, stay spooky.