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Deeper Lore: 311 (72, 122, & 284)

July 29, 2026

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The number 311 carries a disturbing weight in American culture: it is the area code for a stretch of New Jersey that includes Newark, a city whose name has become shorthand for urban decay in the popular imagination. But in this bonus episode of Lore, host Aaron Mahnke uses the number as a launching point to guide listeners through three older episodes that pair thematically with the main episode of the week—Episode 311, "Twice Upon a Time," which explores reincarnation. The throughline is death and what comes after, but the three recommended episodes each approach that boundary from a different angle: the terror of being buried alive, the horror of cannibalism at sea, and the strange folklore of burial practices.

The Fear of Premature Burial

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (01:31) **Introduction to the Deeper Lore Archive Guide** - Aaron explains the purpose of this bonus episode: connecting the newest Lore episode (311) with thematically related older episodes.
  • 2 (02:11) **Episode 311 Preview: "Twice Upon a Time"** - The new episode explores reincarnation, an afterlife concept discussed across cultures for millennia.
  • 3 (02:21) **First Recommended Episode: 72 - "A Grave Mistake"** - About the fear of being buried alive, unpacking a misunderstood bit of folklore.
  • 4 (02:36) **Second Recommended Episode: 122 - "The Shortest Straw"** - A strong-stomach episode about cannibalism, involving a boat and a legal trial.
  • 5 (02:56) **Third Recommended Episode: 284 - "Grounded"** - A fun, recent episode covering a ton of incredible burial folklore from last year.
  • 6 (03:13) **Wrap-Up and How to Listen** - Instructions for finding the three recommended episodes in the feed.
  • 7 Standout Quotes

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Show Notes

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (311: Twice Upon a Time) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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