Lore

Deeper Lore: 293 (84, 116, & 172)

November 20, 2025

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  • The purpose of this 'Deeper Lore' episode is to provide listeners with three recommended older episodes (84, 116, and 172) that thematically complement the main episode, 293: Mother Knows Best, which focuses on Mother Shipton. 
  • The recommended older episodes explore related themes of paranormal talent, spiritualism, and destructive cults, specifically mentioning the Eddie family (Ep. 84), Linda Hazard's diet-based cult (Ep. 116), and another destructive cult (Ep. 172). 
  • The host, Aaron Mahnke, explains that due to the extensive catalog of over 350 episodes, these 'Deeper Lore' segments serve as a curated guide to enhance the context of new episodes. 

Segments

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  • Key Takeaway: Progressive Insurance offers potential savings on car insurance for drivers who switch providers.
  • Summary: Drivers who switch their car insurance to Progressive may save hundreds of dollars. Listeners are encouraged to visit progressive.com to check for potential savings. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates provide this service, though savings vary by state and situation.
Sponsor Message: Sprite Promotion
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  • Key Takeaway: Sprite targets ‘makers and creators’ who are driven to realize their visions and encourages them to ‘obey their thirst.’
  • Summary: Sprite is marketed toward individuals with a strong drive to achieve their goals, such as creating cinematic masterpieces or building dreams. The brand positions itself as fuel for those who answer the call of their ambition. The core message is that ’thirst is everything.’
Introduction to Deeper Lore
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  • Key Takeaway: The ‘Deeper Lore’ series functions as a topical guide, pairing new Lore episodes with relevant older content from the catalog of over 350 episodes.
  • Summary: Host Aaron Mahnke introduces this bonus episode as a way to enhance the experience of the most recent Lore episode. With over 350 episodes published over 10 years, the lore team uses spreadsheets to track connections between stories. This pairing process aims to make new episodes feel more complete by linking them to fitting older content.
Episode 293 Context and Recommendations
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  • Key Takeaway: Episode 293, ‘Mother Knows Best,’ focuses on the famous British folk figure Mother Shipton, prompting recommendations for stories involving paranormal talent and cults.
  • Summary: The current episode, 293, centers on the incredible story and legends surrounding Mother Shipton. Three older episodes are suggested as complementary listening because they also cover figures who inspired large followings through paranormal talent or cult leadership. These recommendations are Episodes 84, 116, and 172.
Recommended Episode 84 Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Episode 84, ‘A Family Affair,’ details the spiritualist mediums of the Eddie family in Vermont, who attracted hundreds seeking glimpses of the impossible.
  • Summary: Episode 84 focuses on the Eddie family in Vermont, who operated as a team of spiritualist mediums. Their business attracted large crowds eager to witness seemingly unbelievable paranormal events. Listeners should check out this episode for stories of spiritualist phenomena.
Recommended Episode 116 Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Episode 116, ‘Something Blue,’ covers Linda Hazard, a cult leader whose diet-based group caused horrific ruin to many lives.
  • Summary: Not all cult leaders are benign, as exemplified by Linda Hazard in Episode 116. Her cult was based around specific dietary practices. This group is noted for ruining many lives in a horrific manner.
Recommended Episode 172 Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Episode 172, ‘Under the Influence,’ recounts a terrifying cult story where participants rushed headlong into a disaster that ranked among the worst in destroying families and lives.
  • Summary: Episode 172 is described as terrifying because the story shows people knowingly heading toward disaster. The cult featured in this episode is ranked among the worst for its destructive impact on families and individual lives. Listeners are directed to find these three episodes in the feed or description links.
Sponsor Message: American Giant Clothing
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  • Key Takeaway: American Giant offers durable, high-quality clothing, including their ‘greatest hoodie ever made,’ manufactured in the United States to support local communities.
  • Summary: In the current economy, investing in long-lasting products like American Giant’s durable layers is recommended as seasons change. Their clothing is cut and sewn in the USA, supporting American manufacturing. Listeners can receive 20% off their first order using CodeStaple20 at American-Giant.com.
Sponsor Message: Mint Mobile Promotion
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  • Key Takeaway: Mint Mobile is offering 50% off unlimited wireless service for new customers for the first three months, equating to $15 per month.
  • Summary: Mint Mobile is running a promotion offering half off their unlimited plan, which is described as half price, not half the service. This premium unlimited wireless service is available to new customers for the first three months at an equivalent rate of $15 per month. The offer requires visiting mintmobile.com/slash switch.