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Luke Greensmith
Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join Luke Greensmith, primary researcher for the Ghost Story Guys Podcast, as he explores folklore from around the world
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Need to brush up on your favorite supernatural phenomenon? Luke has come to your rescue with a look at some modern urban legends, from Shadow People to Black-Eyed Kids to Sewer Gators and a whole lot more!
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
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LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
Produced by Brennan Storr
Edited by Tonya Downing
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After suffering the consequences of a brown recluse spider bite while visiting Texas, Luke is back! This episode is part deep dive on the role of spiders in mythology across the world, part catharsis after having to learn what the word "necrotic" looks like in person, and all triumphant comeback.
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
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LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
Produced by Brennan Storr
Edited by Tonya Downing
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Christmas is almost here and so it's the perfect time to share Luke reading M.R. James' classic ghost story, "Christmas Eve in Room 13"
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
Produced by Brennan Storr
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Krampusnacht is upon us, and you know what that means - MORE CHRISTMAS MONSTERS! On his fifth holiday special, Luke breaks down legends behind the man himself, Jack Frost, along with Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and so many more!
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
Produced by Brennan Storr
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As long as there have been children, there have been boogeymen waiting in the shadows to frighten them, and so on this episode, Luke dives deep into the folklore of historical boogeymen
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
Produced by Brennan Storr
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Looking for a scenic AND spooky place to host a wedding? On this episode, Luke dives into the many hauntings of the beautiful Chateau Rhianfa in Wales
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
Produced by Brennan Storr
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October may be over, but around here, Spooky Season never ends! Luke dives into the ancient food traditions of Samhain, the horrors of England's Mischief Night, and the next-level eldritch terror that was the height of Devil's Night in Detroit.
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
Produced by Brennan Storr
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On this episode, Luke digs up even more hauntings from around the UK, from the Watercress Lady of Pluckley, to Chillingham, to the most haunted pub in Wales.
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith
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Luke is back and he is laden with cryptid knowledge, from the Beast of Bray Road, to the Snallygaster, Megalodons, and so much more!
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Luke is currently taking a one-episode break from the podcast to focus on writing projects for work, and so on this episode he's presenting an episode of the horror movie review podcast "Weird, Together". "Weird, Together" is hosted by LukeLore producer Brennan Storr and sociology professor Joseph Comeau, and looks at independent horror movies through a fun sociological lens. On this episode, Brennan & Joseph review the brand-new Spanish film "The Communion Girl".
LukeLore will return on September 15th with a brand new episode!
If you want to find more "Weird, Together" you can subscribe to the show on Spotify and everywhere else fine podcasts live.
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
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Sailing the high seas of pirate lore to discover the origins of Davy Jones Locker, the ghost of Stede Bonnet, and a Deer Island Revenant, all in a grudging nod to summer.
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
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On this episode, Luke goes for the hard stuff with downright scary tales of Alabama's "Huggin' Molly", Karnataka's "Naale Baa", Japan's " Sukima-Onna", and a whole lot more! Don't listen to this one in the dark.
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
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To celebrate the success of "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse", Luke takes a look at Canon Events throughout the history of folklore
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Happy Pride everyone! On this episode, Luke takes a look at the love story of Achilles & Patroclus, the legend of the Amazons, and a whole lot more
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
Striving dragons, big fish, and the real Little Mermaid!
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Who doesn't love vampires? No one, that's who, and on this episode Luke celebrates his love of history's greatest bloodsuckers with producer Lady Mariam Michael & director Matt Stuertz. The trio talk Jiangshi, Penanggalan, Riri Yaka, and Matt's currently-in-production vampire film, "Wake Not the Dead", now funding in Indiegogo.
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Still battling his way back from a particularly terrible bout with shingles, Luke reflects on some of his favorite monsters from LukeLore past
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Skinwalkers, mimics, and a deeply personal series of encounters with omens of death are part of this episode's dive into Native American folklore.
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Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
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On this episode, Luke is freshly back from his first visit to California and he brings with him stories of the Devil's Lake, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge Guardian, and more!
Links:
Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith
LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod
As the Wheel of the Year turns to Samhain, Luke is joined by Amon Mazingo of the Afrotales Podcast to talk the violence of John Barleycorn, the legend of Sleepy Hollow, and how witches really just want to be left alone to make tea.
Make sure to visit Amon over at the AfroTales Podcast
LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
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Halloween is fast approaching, and with the conclusion to the latest trilogy of the slasher series in theaters, what better time to talk about both the ancient origins of fear AND Michael Myers.
LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
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On this episode, Luke welcomes back Lady Mariam of YouTube's The Grimm Exchange to talk more about the role of witches in culture. Along the way they talk spooky dolls, Saudi Arabia, and how Luke was once terrorized by a piñata.
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The autumn Equinox, or Mabon, is almost upon us and Luke is here to provide some insight as to the celebration's origin. Not only that but we get some labors of Hercules, a VERY disappointing reveal on golden apples, and The Gooseberry Wife, a chilling aos si tale from the Isle of Wight
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Exactly how haunted is Blackpool, northern England's premiere seaside resort town? Luke does a deep dive into local legends to find out that the answer is "very"!
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By now you probably know that "Prey", the latest film in the "Predator" franchise, offers up a thrilling story of Comanche warriors vs murderous alien monsters, but did you know it touches on a fascinating creature of lore called the Pia Mupitsl? On this episode, Luke explores the legend of the Pia Mupitsl and other famous predators of old - the Wild Hunt, the meat-sucking Yokai Nikusui, and so much more!
LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
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The Wheel of the Year turns yet again, bringing us to Lughnasadh, or "Assembly of or before the God Lugh”. It being a festival of farming means Luke gets to tell you all about one of his favorite topics - bread - along with stories of Ireland's ancient past, and a chilling fairytale about what happens if you treat grains the wrong way. LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
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Jordan Peele's alien-encounter blockbuster "Nope" is almost in theaters, so Luke is here with a quick refresher on exactly what a UFO "Close Encounter" is, and why you should avoid them at all costs.
LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What better time than summer to go off hunting for cryptids? On this episode Luke tells us about some beasts you may know (The Jersey Devil), some you may not (the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp) and some you may just fall in love with (the Squonk).
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wheel of the Year turns once more, delivering us to Litha, or Midsummer!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Luke celebrates his 50th episode with a look at the mystical side of cheese, from writers who eat it as a catalyst for creative dreams to an old story of the Aos sí using it to teach a lesson.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Some of folklore's most frightening creatures are the ones you don't recognize as a threat until it's too late. On this episode, Luke heads deep into the Uncanny Valley to explore the history of doppelgangers, and pays a visit to the Good Folk.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Beltane is upon us! Spring is ending, summer is beginning, and Luke is here, battling a head cold, to tell you all about it.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Hey all! Halloween is Luke's favorite holiday and so he wanted to share a bonus episode of Lukelore with you.
On this episode, the Wheel of the Year rights itself and Luke explains the origin of chocolate eggs, the Jackalope, and the great looming horror of the Osterhase, plus so much more!LukeLore is:Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/ResearcherBrennan Storr - Production/EditingIf you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
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On this episode, Luke braves the cold and the rain to bring you the Welsh flood myth, tales of Japan's baby-hunting Ame Onna, and Ijiraq, the northern Canadian beast of the cold. Remember the LukeLore motto: the outside is to be avoided.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
As Tom Waits once said, "There's a world going on underground" and Luke is here to tell you all about it. From Not-Vampires to a giant Brazilian earthworm and a how-to on escape from being buried alive, this episode will go a long way towards helping you prepare for the horrors below.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Valentine's Day wasn't always a corporate nightmare; once upon a time it involved horniness AND wolves. Lucky for all of us, Luke is here to fill us in on the details.
Also: Fenrir Was a Good Who Who Deserved Better
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
One of four Celtic bonfire festivals, Imbolc is the beginning of life returning to the world. On this episode, Luke dives into the unusual history of the ritual to bring us stories of feral hogs, Brigit the Shining One, and much, much more.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
The people have spoken and crowned Edinburgh as UK's Most Haunted City! On this episode, Luke takes a closer look at the dark side of the newly-appointed champion, finding ghosts, the plague dead, and much, much more.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Krampus is here again and he's brought us a bag full of creepy Christmas legends. On this, LukeLore's third Krampusnacht special, Luke digs into the dark side of the festive season with Iceland's fearsome Mother Grýla, unravels the mystery of Finland's Joulupukki, or Christmas Goat, and then preps you on how to defend your booze cabinet from the Mari Lwyd, Wales' premiere supernatural lush - spoiler alert, it involves sick rhymes. Vote for your choice of UK's Most Haunted City by e-mailing Luke at lukeloregsg(at)gmail(dot)com!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
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On this episode, Luke rounds out his "UK's Most Haunted" series with a look at what may be the spookiest of them all - Edinburgh. From ghosts like Jack the Child to the Cobbler, to the vaults themselves, Edinburgh hides a wealth of secrets and Luke is here to give you a guided tour. Vote for your choice of UK's Most Haunted City by e-mailing Luke at lukeloregsg(at)gmail(dot)com!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
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The shadows grow long and the bonfire is lit: it must be Samhain, that night when beings like the Púca and the Dullahan roam free, preying on the lonely and unsuspecting. Lucky for you, Luke is here with your how-to guide on surviving the season.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Evil mermaids? A barred door behind which hides horrors unknown? In exploring the legends of Derbyshire, Luke may have just found England's most haunted county. LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
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The hunt is on to find the most haunted city in the UK and the first stop is York! From a chaos monkey to poltergeists to a good luck ghost, The Chocolate City (Wikipedia said so) makes a strong case to be number one.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
As Halloween approaches, Luke begins his look at some of the most haunted locations in the UK, starting in Chester. Room 230 in the "haunted as hell" Queen Motel is just the tip of a very creepy iceberg!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
As a man of self-described "yeti build", Luke is no great fan of the heat but he is a fan of heat/summer based folklore, including the Phoenix, Kunekune (the adorable pig AND the yokai), and Djinn to name a few. Join Luke and beat the heat with knowledge, or at least use the knowledge to distract you from the temperature.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
If your days have been deprived of murderous cars, spirit phones, and something about a snake that lives in your Roku, then Luke has just the tonic for you
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Joni Mitchell may have been opposed to paving paradise and putting up a parking lot, but I bet she'd feel a lot different if there'd been an onryō running around in there, grudging up the place.
On this episode, Luke makes a convincing case for getting into that big yellow taxi and going as far away as possible from the house which inspired the "Grudge" series.
Along the way he stops to explore the reality (or not) of Amityville, Enfield, and a few other movie haunted houses as well
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Trances? Rage viruses? Parasitic fungus? By God, when I was a kid the dead stayed dead! Thankfully Luke is here with a guide to our confusing new undead times.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Sirenhead, Slenderman, and The Rake walk into a bar and the bartender says, "I'm over 30, what the hell is happening?" Thankfully Luke is here to explain
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Is the call coming from inside the house? On this month's LukeLore it sure is, because Luke is examining modern folklore in the form of urban legends, and he's brought along a life-sized clown toy - or has he?
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Luke has worked hard to instill in you the appropriate amount of fear for the ocean and the woods, now he takes aim at your enthusiasm for the skies with the Poroniec, harpies, and so much more!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
It's almost Easter, and that means it's time for Luke to break down where some of our modern holiday traditions come from, such as why chocolate eggs have nothing to do with Jesus, and vice versa
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode Luke braves the gulf between folklore and myth to look at Cerberus, Griffins, and other "Dungeons and Dragons"-worthy beasts of legend
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Bigfoot, el Chupacabra, Mothman, and the Fresno Nightcrawler walk into a bar. Is this is the beginning of a tasteless joke or an episode of LukeLore where Luke digs into the folklore of modern day cryptids? You'll have to listen and find out!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode, Luke takes a look at the folklore surrounding the English city of York, with potentially cursed cat statues, a deeply haunted pub, and the perfect setting for a horror movie
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Winding up his Water Trilogy, Luke tells you why, in addition to staying away from oceans and lakes, you should also avoid any other collection of water greater than your average cup of coffee.
This terrifying journey takes us from Australia to Africa to Europe, along the way introducing us to creatures like Bunyips, Grootslang, and Vixiana, who sound like X-Men but are more like a drown-y version of the Hellfire Club
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
In this supersized episode, Luke welcomes his first-ever guest host, Mariam Draeger of GrimmFest TV's "The Grimm Exchange (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgVVx6vqSzE) to talk about the some of the myths and misconceptions about witches throughout history
LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
The folklore of eastern Europe is a country unto itself, and on this episode Luke begins exploring it, finding stories of Baba Yaga, Lady Mid-Day, and the best vampire trap anyone has ever heard of.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode Luke takes us to Scotland to teach us about brownies, unicorns, and other things which await you in the far reaches of the highlands
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
This year Luke goes beyond Krampus to find stories of Frau Perchta, Befana, and, hang on let me check my notes....a poop log? Is he messing with me? No, it says poop log.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Not content with mere ghost dogs, Luke expands into Lancashire to find ghost cats and ghost cows (which are also evil, FYI)
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode, Luke is back from Covid just in time to deliver his annual Halloween special!
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Luke explores the particular horrors that are sea creatures, from the Kraken to Globsters and much, much more.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode, Luke takes a look at some of the hauntings and legends of his home city, Liverpool
Want to get the show early? Patrons get 30 days early access to the latest LukeLore, plus loads of other goodies, so head over to Patreon.com/GhostStoryGuys for more information.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
This month, Luke takes a listener request and explores three of the world's more famous lake monsters
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
This month Luke examines the concept of death curses, from grudge spirits to the tomb of Tutankhamen
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Luke heads deep underground to bring us tales of knockers, knackers, and much more
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
This month, Luke takes a look at some of the terrifying creatures of Japanese folklore and reaffirms our commitment to staying out of the forest
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode, Luke explores different kinds of divination and much like the Incredible Hulk, he must control the raging skeptic who dwells within him
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode, Luke raids a bookstore while on vacation and comes up with some local legends you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Things get hairy on the first official LukeLore of 2020, with Luke taking a look at werewolf phenomenon across Europe.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Ho-Ho-Hold on to your kidlets because December means Krampus, and Krampus means trouble. It's also a great Mike Dougherty movie - you should probably watch it.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Is it grandma, Pazuzu, or just the idiomotor effect? With the Oujia Board you just never know.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Proving himself to be either the bravest or dumbest man on the Ghost Story Guys staff, Luke is again Ireland bound to explore some of its more water-based creatures. There's a lot of "nope" in this one.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Yowies and other critters await Luke in the Dreamtime as he heads to Australia for this month's installment of LukeLore.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode Luke heads over to the Emerald Isle to examine fairy lore and mangle Gaelic words.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
This show represents another Luke favorite - stories of black dogs from all over Europe, some signifying tragedy, others sent to watch over those in need.
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LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
On this episode there are French werewolves all over the place - or are there?
Want to get the show early? Patrons get 30 days early access to the latest LukeLore, plus loads of other goodies, so head over to Patreon.com/GhostStoryGuys for more information.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com
Welcome to LukeLore, the quick-bite (never more than 20 minutes) mythology and folklore show that also acts as a companion show to The Ghost Story Guys Podcast! On this inaugural episode, Luke takes a deep dive into what may be his favorite topic - The Wendigo. From Algonquin myth to video game villain and back again, this is one legend that still has a lot of life left in it.
LukeLore is:
Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher
Brennan Storr - Production/Editing
If you want to contact Luke you can find him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LukeGreensmith or email him at lukeloregsg@gmail.com