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

Episode Date: August 28, 2025

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 Episode 140: LorePodcast.com/episodes/140 Episode 156: LorePodcast.com/episodes/156 ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music  Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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 it.

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? 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 Chilliwe. This is a disturbing episode, but it's also a fan favorite. it. So give it a listen and enjoy the ride. Next, download episode 140 Potential. When we think of which 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 which 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 Canuden 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. 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.