Aaron Mahnke is the creator, producer, and host of the hit podcast Lore, which was honored as Best of iTunes in 2015 and 2016. His creative work extends beyond podcasting, as he is also the Executive Producer of the Lore television show on Amazon Prime, produced by the team behind The Walking Dead. Additionally, Mahnke is an accomplished author, having penned The World of Lore book series published by Penguin Random House / Del Rey.

Born and raised in Illinois, Aaron now resides with his family on the historic North Shore of Boston. He dedicates himself full-time to writing and recording. Lore is a celebrated documentary podcast focusing on folklore, legends, and historical events, often highlighting the macabre aspects of human nature. Styled to echo the intimacy of a campfire storytelling experience, Lore has amassed 5 million monthly listeners and has been lauded with awards, including the Best History Podcast by the Academy of Podcasters. Mahnke records the podcast from his home studio, where his voice captivates listeners with its coolly mesmerizing quality.

In addition to Lore, Mahnke founded Grim & Mild Entertainment, a podcast production company dedicated to historical storytelling with an entertaining twist. In collaboration with iHeartMedia, he has produced hit podcasts such as Cabinet of Curiosities, Noble Blood, and Unobscured. His recent ventures include fiction projects like the horror anthology podcast 13 Days of Halloween and the award-winning fiction podcast Bridgewater.