Deeper Lore: 287 (25, 140, & 156)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (287: It Takes a Village) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/25 Episode 140: LorePodcast.com/episodes/140 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/140 Episode 156: LorePodcast.com/episodes/156 https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/156 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music https://www.lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com http://www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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• 0:00Aaron Mahnke?

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• 1:44Aaron 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. Have you ever wondered where you can find more episodes on the topic you just heard about? Did this particular type of folklore get you interested in keeping that vibe going? Did the newest episode of lore make you want to go deeper into a particular topic? Well, that's the purpose of Deeper Lore. So in this short bonus episode, I'll dig into our vast 10-year archive and point out some old episodes that fit nicely with this week's newest one. The hope is that you can keep the spooky feeling going well into the weekend, putting a handful of episodes into a new, more powerful context. So, let's get started, shall we?

• 2:29Aaron Mahnke?

  This week for episode 287, It Takes A Village, we return to the granddaddy of European folklore, witch trials. But unlike so many other explorations of this topic, this week's episode aims a bit lower than eye level to focus on children. But it's not the first time that we've wandered away from the typical witch trial stereotype. So here are three older episodes that will pair up nicely with this week's new one. First up, episode 25, The Cave. I like to think of this one as sort of a cross between the typical witchcraft stories and the mafia, all set on the small Chilean island of Chilue. This is a disturbing episode, but it's also a fan favorite, so give it a listen and enjoy the ride.

• 3:12Aaron Mahnke?

  Next, download episode 140, Potential. When we think of witch trials, we rarely think of Italy, but as this classic episode demonstrates, fear and paranoia are universal. Although the way they impact a community is often reflective of the culture there. I love this old episode, so do check it out. And finally, there's episode 156, Bottled Up. Not all witch stories are the same, and to dismiss all of them because you've heard a handful of them is to miss out on some truly amazing folklore. This particular episode visits a small English town called Canudon and their history with white magic as a defense against the darker forces in the world. And there you go, my friends. Follow up this week's brand-new episode with a trip into the past.

• 3:56Aaron Mahnke?

  Episodes 25, 140, and 156 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.

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