Like all cemeteries, Savannah’s Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has proven, it’s also home to some dark legends.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Episode 241: Evergreen
There are few locations in our world as loaded with mystery and dripping with folklore as the woods. Let’s step onto the path and see what frightening places it might take us.
Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 14: Scared Straight
Love has always been a sort of the type of pain and heartbreak that leaves a mark after death, even when those romances don’t quite fit the expectations of the world around them.
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Episode 240: Brick by Brick
People have a lot of fears. From spiders to the open sea, lots of things put us on edge. But few things are as downright terrifying as this particular circumstance…and it has for thousands or years.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 13: Hometown Legends
A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research and writing team.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by the entire Grim & Mild team.
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Lore 239: Head to Head
Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along with. But some have had a very different, and much more frightening, tone.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 12: Clinton Road
Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in New Jersey has more to be afraid of than Clinton Road.
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Lore 238: Rumors
Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to change the world around us. Or—in some cases—give birth to frightening stories.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and Taylor Hagerdorn, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 11: Dark Watchers
The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to very dark places.
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Lore 237: Lofty Tales
Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for themselves, the challenges to that quest are also what made it so frightening.
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Legends 10: Haunted Melodies
Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let’s explore some of those dark melodies together.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.
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Lore 236: Spirited
Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightening reputation thanks to folklore.
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Legends 9: Monsters of the Woods
The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it’s that there are always exceptions to the rule.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Lore 235: Privilege
The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out in practical terms, however, has been terrifying.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Allie Steed and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 8: Pirate Legends
Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore.
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Lore 234: Sunk
It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. And today…we’re going there.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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Legends 7: Demon Lovers
Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well.
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Lore 233: Down to Earth
Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
Legends 6: Summer Camp Scares
Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be sure to bring a flashlight.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.
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Lore 232: Empowered
Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of it all.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
FURTHER READING
For those who want to learn more about today’s topic, go find a copy of Zora Neale Hurston’s article “Hoodoo in America” in The Journal of American Folklore, vol. 44 (1931): pp 317-417.
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