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Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
From Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the hit podcast Lore, Cabinet of Curiosities is an audio tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Each episode features two short tales about the most amazing things found in the pages of history.
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Episodes
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesGhost in the Machine
Today's tour through the Cabinet of Curiosities might make you hungry, or it might turn your stomach. We'll let you decide. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesOn a Short Lease
Today's visit to the Cabinet includes a a haunted house and a con-woman, perfect tales for a winter night. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShell Shocked
Setting an incredibly record is a great way to be included in the Cabinet of Curiosities, and both of our stories today manage just that. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShore Thing
Sometimes it's the story that's larger than life, and sometimes it's the location the stories are based on. Either way, they make for great additions to the…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDead and Loving It
Whether it's their words or actions, some people can be more than a little irritating. Today's journey through the cabinet will introduce you to both…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesCarved Up
Today's tour through the cabinet will feature a space so large it's difficult to wrap your head around it, and a head so imperfect that it's easy to be…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities20,000 Winks
Two remarkable tales of things that should not be possible, one Cabinet to hold them all. Enjoy the tour! Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesCave of Wonders
Whether they are right beneath our feet, or taken thousands of miles from home, tales of the curious make for fun trips through the Cabinet. Learn more about…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesTime Warp
Nothing is more powerful than the human imagination, whether its creating something new or hiding something old. Thankfully, today's tour through the Cabinet…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesHeavy Metal
Objects are always a great addition to the Cabinet of Curiosities. Some aren't what they claim to be, while others don't even exist. But their stories are…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesLost World
Today we'll take a tour through a pair of stories that feature unbelievable objects. Just don't rock the boat. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesSeeing Red
Some stories are too crazy to believe because we can't see the proof, while others are unbelievalbe despite the physical evidence. Both of those stories will…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesMoonshot
There's a difference between a trick and a hoax, but both of them can have powerful consequences. Let's take a little tour to see just how that might work…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShook Up
Sometimes a person comes along who can change the world, but other times the world does the changing for us. Today's tour will help you see both sides of that…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesMind's Eye
Some people have skills that sound too good to be true, while others have talents that are far worse than we'd feared. Either way, they make great additions to…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesGhost in the Machine
What better way to celebrate the week of Halloween than a tour through the Cabinet, complete with ghosts and ghouls. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBurning Mad
It's time to enjoy some tall tales, both of which are perfect for inclusion in the Cabinet of Curiosities. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesThe Naming of the Shrew
Sometimes unbelievable things are all the rage, while others are lost in the shuffle of life. Today's tour will give you a glimpse into both kinds of…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesHi-Ho
We'll dig into the past today for a glimpse at the origins of incredible things. We hope you enjoy your guided tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesFlying High
Today's tour through the Cabinet takes place off the ground. But what we'll see is entirely unexpected. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShip of Fools
While they are more difficult to put inside a cabinet of curiosities, the amazing things that humans are capable are equal parts inspiring and astonishing…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesHot Wheels
Some mysteries might never be solved, but others already have. Thankfully, the journey in both of today's tales is entertaining enough to make anyone curious…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesStable Genius
While some people are clever, there are always those who go a bit too far. Whether at home or abroad, today's tales will entertain you. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDrunk History
Today's tour through the Cabinet is all about dreams. Some people dream big, while others are haunted by theirs. Either way, you'll enjoy their stories. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDream Job
Some discoveries alter the way we view the world forever, while others only change it for a time. Today's tour will give you a glimpse into both kinds of…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDuke of Hazzard
This tour is full of tales about the darker side of humor, and how some jokes can go horribly wrong. And it's certainly worth the price of admission. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesTMI
Today's tour will give us all a chance to enjoy some music and a good book. But the experience won't be what you expect it to be. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesNightmare Fuel
Whether you're looking for a dream come true, or just want to set the record straight, today's tour through the cabinet will deliver what you need. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDouble Trouble
Our trip through the Cabinet today will introduce us to a smart girl and a persistent teacher. But nothing is as simple as it appears. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesRoman Justice
Today's curiosities will quench your thirst and make you laugh, the things that are difficult to say no to. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShapes Shifted
Both of today's stories are out of this world, and are guaranteed to stretch your mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesRat Race
Today we meet both halves of an incredible legal battle, and one half of a popular entertainer. We promise, it will all make sense by the end. Learn more about…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesGhosted
Our trip through the Cabinet today will explore ghostly houses and dusty libraries, two places were curious stories are born. Enjoy the tour! Learn more about…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesClowning Around
Today's tour through the Cabinet will introduce you to a pair of very unique individuals. One went on to inspire a lasting image, while the other was the very…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesKiller Act
Some shows are difficult to believe until you see them, while other things are impossible to believe even after you've laid eyes on them. Today's tour will…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesEddie's Monster
Today's trip through the halls of the Cabinet will take us past two very unique individuals, both of whom made a name for themselves in their respective…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesStubborn Neighbors
On our tour today, we'll meet one subject known for what he built, and another known for what he accomplished—and both of them deliver a curious journey. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShark Attacked
Today we meet two very unusual individuals, although the things these people were famous for couldn't be more different. Either way, they're both great…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesMonster Mass
As we pass through the Cabinet today, you'll bear witness to a man who had an incredible run of luck, and a monster that chilled an entire community. Enjoy the…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesLiving a Dream
Sometimes the most amazing stories are about people who found a way to stand out in a crowd, and both of the subjects of today's tour certainly fit that bill…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDisc Men
Sometimes we struggle to peer into the past and unlock its secrets, while other times it is the future that seems mysterious. Our tour today will explore both…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesQuiet Riot
Our stories today are all about time. One subject just didn't get enough of it, while the other seems to have had a bit too much. Either way, their tales are…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesWindy City
The natural world is on full display in today's tour of the Cabinet. And where there's power, there's good story. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesSeason of the Witch
Every item on today's tour is about story. One place, one person, but both of them are guaranteed to thrill. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesCave of Wonders
Some things get lost beneath the soil and rocks of our world, while others disappear beneath the sands of time. Either way, they make great additions to the…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesHomeward Bound
Today's tour of the Cabinet takes us outside the expected. One man takes far too long to make it back home, while another dreams of something so out of this…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesGreat Escape
The world is full of clever individuals, and some of them are featured on the tour today. One group crafted a language no one else can understand, while the…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesRoyal Treatment
Today, we meet a woman who survived a chilling ordeal, and take a look at a list of people that seems far too good to be true. Learn more about your ad-choices…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBig Mistake
On today's tour, we'll hear tall tales and forgotten origin stories. Perfect items for exhibit in the Cabinet of Curiosities. Learn more about your ad-choices…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesPig-Headed
Today we visit a palace fit for an Emperor, but destined to disappear. Then we hear about a man with a unique teaching skill. Learn more about your ad-choices…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesPrince of Whales
The items on display in the Cabinet today were both dug up a long time ago. But the stories they've invited us into have managed to stay strong ever since…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesAM Radio
Mysterious signals and unexplainable crimes are on full display in the Cabinet today. We hope you enjoy your tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesNo Man Band
One item on the tour today can fit in your room, while the other takes up an entire community. Both of them, however, are worth the price of admission. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesLove Notes
Two remarkable individuals are the centerpiece of our tour today, and hopefully their stories will fill you with awe and wonder. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesGuardian Angels
Two fantastic tales await visitors to the Cabinet today, exploring some of the most pivotal moments in modern history. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesTime Warp
Today's tour is all about time. Some wish they could go back and change their past, while others never give up on making their dreams come true no matter how…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesSky Fall
Today’s tour through the Cabinet offers a good variety: a tale of mystery, and a tale of achievement. Both of them, though, leave us with the same sense of…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesEarly Adopters
Some amazing things last forever, while others are here for just a moment. Either way, they are always curious, and worthy items to visit in the Cabinet. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBone to Pick
Sometimes history vanishes beneath a layer of dirt and needs to be rediscovered. Other times, though, history is alive right in front of you. We'll explore…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesMole Man
On today's tour through the Cabinet, we meet two unique individuals. One is famous for how well-traveled he was, while the other is known for being reclusive…