S1 – Trailer

The stage is set, the characters are introduced, and the spell is cast. Welcome to Salem Village, home to a diverse and complicated gathering of families and personalities. It is a pile of dry kindling, and the match is about to be struck. Learn more about your ad-choices at http ... Show More

Even though Salem had been without an official charter from England for almost a decade, there was no question that witchcraft was still a crime. The only question left was how to handle them, and the answer would involve pitting a group of outsiders against a few powerful inside ... Show More

As the first suspects are rounded up and questioned by the biased and partisan officials, their confessions unleash more trouble than relief. And as the number of witches multiplies, so too does the number of accusers. In an increasingly uncertain time, the Village leans on its f ... Show More

<p>History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by</ ... Show More

Join Ben and Matt as they interview Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the world-famous Lore podcast, about Unobscured, the new series where he dives deep into the true story of the Salem witch trials. How many people were tried? How many actually died? What does Hollywood get wrong an ... Show More

<p>Join Ben and Matt as they interview Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the world-famous Lore podcast, about Unobscured, the new series where he dives deep into the true story of the Salem witch trials. How many people were tried? How many actually died? What does Hollywood get wrong ... Show More

Some of the darker stories in history take generations to develop, coming down to us over the years one broken piece at a time. And the best way to enjoy their power is by putting them back together again. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba a ... Show More

<p> </p> <p>Humans have never let go of folklore designed to help us find things, even if it seems like it's from another time, long ago. But in stories about our search for things, it's possibly to find something a lot more thrilling.</p> <p>Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, ... Show More

American Shadows is a bi-weekly podcast from iHeartRadio and Aaron Mahnke’s Grim & Mild. The show focuses on the darker stories from American history: the people, places, and things that are hidden and forgotten in the shadows. From better-known tales like the conspiracy to steal ... Show More

Some legends only appear to vanish over time. From wide popularity to utter obscurity, their journey teaches us something about the way we use story. And sometimes, it even manages to leave its mark on history. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson ... Show More

<p>Humans have spent a very long time collecting and sharing specific tales. But just because the most popular ones are bright and cheerful doesn't mean the rest are without shadows.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by</ ... Show More

We look to the theater for entertainment, distraction, and inspiration. But like so many other areas of popular culture, that glitz and glamour hides a darker past. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and mus ... Show More

Some legends are harder to find, often requiring us to dig a little deeper. Thankfully, the stories we're looking for are right under our feet. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resour ... Show More