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Deeper Lore: 314 (166, 186, & 212)

September 10, 2026

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In the podcast Lore episode "Deeper Lore: 314 (166, 186, & 212)," host Aaron Mahnke introduces listeners to a handful of older episodes that pair thematically with the newest installment, "Hive Mind," which explores the surprisingly rich folklore surrounding beekeeping. The throughline here is the natural world as a source of both wonder and menace in folklore—how plants, animals, and invisible forces have shaped human stories about danger, survival, and the strange. Rather than a single narrative, this episode is a curated guide, connecting three archival episodes to show how the natural world's role in folklore runs deeper than just creepy creatures or haunted forests.

The Poisoner's Garden: Episode 166, "Toxic"

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:33) **Introduction & Theme** - Aaron introduces Deeper Lore and sets up the theme of natural world folklore connecting to the new episode "Hive Mind" (episode 314).
  • 2 (01:18) **Episode 166: Toxic** - The first recommended companion episode, focusing on poisonous plants and a historical poisoner.
  • 3 (01:39) **Episode 186: Invisible Boundaries** - The second recommendation, exploring humanity's place within the dangerous natural world.
  • 4 (01:57) **Episode 212: Unforeseen** - The final recommendation, returning to the world of poison with bizarre historical practices.
  • 5 (02:10) **Wrap-Up & How to Listen** - Aaron gives instructions on how to find the three older episodes in the feed.
  • 6 Standout Quotes
  • 7 Mentioned Resources

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Guests on this episode

Aaron Mahnke

Show Notes

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 314: Hive Mind) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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