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Host: Aaron Mahnke
Episode Date: June 18, 2026
Theme: A Companion Guide to Southern Lore
In this special “Deeper Lore” bonus episode, host Aaron Mahnke guides listeners through the southern shadows of American folklore. Drawing connections between the latest main Lore episode ("Without a Trace," centered on the Natchez Trace) and pivotal past episodes, Mahnke curates a thematic listening roadmap. The goal: to deepen the unsettling and captivating atmosphere for which Lore is known by placing the new episode in a broader historical and geographical context.
1. Southern Gothic: Revisiting the South’s Dark Legends
(00:37 – 01:42)
2. Curated Episodes: Essential Southern Lore
Episode 40: Everything Floats
(01:05 – 01:27)
Notable Quote:
“You cannot talk about the folklore of the south without discussing New Orleans, and this classic lore episode is a great primer on the Big Easy.” — Aaron Mahnke (01:10)
Episode 114: The Gateway
(01:27 – 01:41)
Notable Quote:
“We’re often told to remember the Alamo, but there’s a whole lot more that we should be talking about than one battle.” — Aaron Mahnke (01:28)
Episode 150: Edition
(01:42 – 01:54)
Notable Quote:
“In this return to New Orleans, we pick up right where we left off… including everyone’s favorite, the story of Madame LaLaurie.” — Aaron Mahnke (01:46)
3. How to Listen & Next Steps
(01:55 – 02:25)
Aaron Mahnke maintains his signature blend of warmth and subtle eeriness, inviting listeners deeper into the mysterious shadows that Lore is known for. The episode is informative, linking the new Natchez Trace story to iconic Southern tales while curating a listening path that highlights both the region’s diversity and its affinity for the spectral and strange.