History is full of cursed stones and Luke is here with a primer on some of the greatest, including the Stone of Scone, Black Aggie, and the Hope Diamond 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…

Luke returns to Wales with more legends of haunting from the Welsh town of Llandudno, along with a few extra that didn't make it into the previous show on Chateau Rhianfa. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Produced by Bren…

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! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed b…

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. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Fac…

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" 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 Edited by Tonya Downing…

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 writ…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith Pr…

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 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 Edited by T…

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 Luk…

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 Produced by Brennan Storr Edited by T…

Luke is back and he is laden with cryptid knowledge, from the Beast of Bray Road, to the Snallygaster, Megalodons, and so much more! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith. Editing and production by Brennan Storr…

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 thro…

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. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and performed by Luke Greensmith. Editing and prod…

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. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod LukeLore is written and perfo…

To celebrate the success of "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse", Luke takes a look at Canon Events throughout the history of folklore Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

Striving dragons, big fish, and the real Little Mermaid! Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

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. Links: Contribute to…

Still battling his way back from a particularly terrible bout with shingles, Luke reflects on some of his favorite monsters from LukeLore past Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

Skinwalkers, mimics, and a deeply personal series of encounters with omens of death are part of this episode's dive into Native American folklore. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

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/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

This time around, Luke talks about the monster stairs, Muckity Meg, and the hair-raising tale of Jim Vs. The Knuckerhole Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

This week, Luke defends the street cred of our favorite bony boogeymen via tales of bravery from New Mexico, the Gashadokuro, and Grandfather Death. His conclusion? Skeletons. Are. Awesome. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

It's a new year and Luke is back to take us inside the true histories behind two horror legends: Dracula and Frankenstein. We also get bonus dragons, because who doesn't like dragons? Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

The Wheel of the Year makes its final turn, bringing us to Yule! On the final episode of 2022, Luke digs into the story of the Holly King and the Oak King, the survival rites of the winter solstice, and lets us in on why Santa has always been a badass Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/l…

Christmas is upon us and Luke is back with all the holiday monsters you can shake a stick at. Or maybe don't - they seem aggressive. Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group:…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: h…

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. LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGre…

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 LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan …

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"! LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/l…

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 Wi…

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:…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Gro…

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 Links: Luke …

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepodBy Luke Greensmith

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: htt…

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 Links: Luke on T…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod…

Hey all! Halloween is Luke's favorite holiday and so he wanted to share a bonus episode of Lukelore with you. LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lukelorepod…

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/Researcher Brennan Storr - Production/Editing Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.fa…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter:…

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 St…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeL…

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 Links: Luke on Twitt…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith Luk…

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 Ma…

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. LukeLore is: Luke Greensmith - Writer/Host/Researcher Brennan Stor…

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 Links: Luke on…

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 Links: Luke on Twitter: @LukeGreensmith LukeLore Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/luk…