Deeper Lore: 314 (166, 186, & 212)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 314: Hive Mind) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/166 Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/186 Episode 212: LorePodcast.com/episodes/212 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/212 ———————— 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?

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• 0:45Aaron Mahnke?

  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 short bonus episode that will dig through our archive of 11-plus years of topics to point out some old episodes that fit nicely with this week's newest. My hope is that maybe you can keep the spooky feeling going well into the weekend and put a handful of old episodes into a new, more powerful context. So, let's get started. In this week's episode, Lore 314: Hive Mind, we look in a very unexpected place for some truly weird folklore: the practice of beekeeping. It might be a bit less scary than some other folktales, but that doesn't make it any less fascinating. And it's also not the first time that we've discussed the natural world's role in folklore.

• 1:50Aaron Mahnke?

  So here are three older episodes that should pair up nicely with this week's new one. First, episode 166, Toxic. You can't talk about bees without mentioning flowering plants, plants that have, for centuries, been the main ingredients in some truly deadly concoctions. This story about one of history's greatest poisoners is a thrill ride, so do check it out. Next, download episode 186, Invisible Boundaries. This one is all about our place in the natural world and how a community might survive and thrive in the face of the dangers it poses. It's an episode that puts epidemics in a new perspective and offers some surprising lessons along the way. And finally, there's episode 212, Unforeseen.

• 2:34Aaron Mahnke?

  This return to the world of poison offers a unique look at some truly bizarre practices that no one should ever try at home, all wrapped up in some truly amazing stories from history. What's not to love? And there you go. Follow up this week's brand-new episode with a trip into the past. Episodes 166, 186, and 212 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.