Aaron Mahnke

One of the most successful podcast producers in the world, Aaron Mahnke began his career in 2015 with the launch of Lore, which went on to become a breakout hit. From long-form documentaries about history’s darker moments, to small-yet-delightful tales about the most curious things in the world, this critically acclaimed podcast explores the creatures, people, and places of our wildest nightmares and is a unique collection of shows that are guaranteed to fascinate lovers of historical entertainment. With over 400-million downloads to date, Lore was adapted for two seasons of television on Amazon Prime by the executive producers of The Walking Dead and X-Files, and has a three-book set from Penguin Random House / Del Rey. Manke has toured extensively, taking the Lore storytelling experience to tens of thousands of people across the country.

A key figure in the industry, Aaron Mahnke’s expertise on writing for audio and podcasting is invaluable for aspiring podcasters. He also delivers passionate lectures about the importance of folk tales, and legends in culture and society. Mahnke has been a featured speaker at Podcast Movement, the Boston Book Festival, and the Now Hear This podcast festival.

In 2019, Aaron also published his first comic book series, Wellington, through IDW. And in 2021, he launched the first of a new slate of fiction podcasts, beginning with the breakout hit Bridgewater, starring Misha Collins, Melissa Ponzia, Karan Soni, Alan Tudyk, and Tricia Helfer.