Deeper Lore: 316 (118, 166, & 212)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (316: A Spoonful of Sugar) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 118: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/118 Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/166 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?

  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.

• 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.

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• 1:38Aaron 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. It can be a lot of work sorting through our show's archive of over 11 years of episodes, so I'm here to point out some old episodes that fit nicely with this week's brand-new one. So, let's get started, shall we? This week for episode 316, "A Spoonful of Sugar," we stop in for a baker's dozen of killer confections. But the sample of deadly candy isn't the first time that we've explored the dangers that await us in the foods we eat. So, here are three older episodes that should pair up nicely with this week's brand-new one. First up, episode 118, "Ambition."

• 2:21Aaron Mahnke?

  The French were very, very good, for a very long time, at the art of poison. And that's left us with some amazing stories, so do check this one out. Next, download episode 166, "Toxic." This episode continues our education in the various folks who used poison as a tool, not just a weapon. And it's also a fascinating journey, and it's one that I think you'll love. And finally, there's episode 212, "Unforeseen." When most people think of poison, they think of arsenic. So, this episode is all about that deadly substance and the surprising folklore that has sprung up around it. And there you go. Follow up this week's brand-new episode with a trip into the past.

• 3:03Aaron Mahnke?

  Episodes 118, 166, and 212 are waiting for you in this podcast feed. You can just scroll through the app to find them, or you can tap on their direct links in the description for this episode. And until next time, stay spooky.