Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (4,573)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
88%
Hosting
rss.amperwave.net

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About This Podcast

All families tell stories about themselves. Those stories are passed down, and like an intergenerational game of telephone, the details sometimes change from fact to fiction. But have you ever wondered how much of the lore is actually true? Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Whether it’s a grandfather who flew before the Wright Brothers, a great-aunt who invented the margarita, or a great-uncle who killed a Texas ranching scion, each story offers an intimate glimpse into the familial fables that captivate us. Family Lore is an Audacy original podcast. For more compelling stories of American history, listen to Cement City and Hope, Through History (with Jon Meacham and The HISTORY® Channel), available in this feed.

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Recent Episodes

S4E10 Ann, The Witch

Jun 10, 2026 38m

A family discovers an ancestor who was convicted at the Salem Witch Trials. And they take umbrage with the fact that she was never pardoned.

S4E9 The Pirate Connection

Jun 03, 2026 32m

While connecting the dots between her family and the infamous New Orleans pirates, Jean and Pierre Laffite, a self-taught genealogist discovers a family secret.  The founder of the Laffite Society…

S4E8 Portrait of a Lady

May 27, 2026 35m

The granddaughter of a prolific Jewish art collector who fled Europe during World War II embarks on a quest to recover the looted art.

S4E7 Chasing Diamonds

May 20, 2026 31m

A Dutch retiree never knew what his father experienced in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.  But when he finds his father's journal, he discovers some unfinished business.

S4E6 The Power of Family Stories

May 13, 2026 35m

Author Bruce Feiler discusses the fascinating links between family stories and the elusive concept of happiness.

S4E5 The Real Rosie

May 06, 2026 36m

During World War II, posters featuring a brash and beautiful woman inspired others to take up factory jobs and support America's war effort. "Rosie The Riveter" would become a symbol of American…

S4E4 A Texas Feud

Apr 29, 2026 45m

A love triangle between ranching families in the Texas Panhandle has fatal consequences.  Over a 100 years later, the killer's great-niece revives the story.

S4E3 The Grandfather of Snowboarding

Apr 22, 2026 31m

Did a family man's backyard invention change the world of outdoor sports?

S4E2 If Mosquito Hawks Can Fly

Apr 15, 2026 40m

A Louisiana man born into slavery designs an airship with hopes to take flight. Those plans are interrupted, but maybe not forever.

S4E1 The Unsinkable Margarita Sames

Apr 08, 2026 28m

The margarita is arguably the most famous cocktail in the world. But have you ever stopped to wonder who was the first to make it?

S4 Introducing Family Lore

Apr 07, 2026 2m Trailer

All families tell stories about themselves. Those stories are passed down, and like an intergenerational game of telephone, the details sometimes change from fact to fiction. But have you ever…

S3E10 Cement City: Episode 10 | A Thousand Pairs of Untied Shoes

Nov 06, 2024 56m

Jeanne Marie and Erin are closing in on a year in Donora. At Twinkle Bright Night they face existential questions: Will the new mayor save council? Is the community college going to come? What’s…

S3E9 Cement City: Episode 9 | No Indictments

Nov 06, 2024 1h

It’s the general election! Yancey vs. Ed! The future of Donora is on the line, and ballot tampering and election denialism are in the air.

S3E8 Cement City: Episode 8 | Don’t Bitch About the Smog

Oct 30, 2024 50m

Other towns have apples. Or pumpkin festivals. Donora has smog. Mayor Piglet sees this as an opportunity, and Donora is totally transformed — if only for a day.

S3E7 Cement City: Episode 7 | Make Sure You Take Care of Vicki

Oct 23, 2024 45m

Donora to the rescue!... of itself. Jeanne Marie and Erin discover the intricacies of Donora self-provided, self-maintained, totally improvised safety net.

S3E6 Cement City: Episode 6 | The Island of Donora

Oct 16, 2024 55m

There’s trouble everywhere. Jeanne Marie and Erin realize what the town has always known: This town isn’t on anyone’s radar. No one is coming in to help.

S3E5 Cement City: Episode 5 | Great Societies Crumble from Within

Oct 09, 2024 55m

Indictments! Scandal and intrigue! The s***show on council is worse than anyone could have imagined.

S3E4 Cement City: Episode 4 | Big Day in a Little Town

Oct 02, 2024 1h 1m

It’s Election Day. A ragtag group of rookies is promising change and looking for a clean sweep. Jeanne Marie sees a potential hero and falls hard.

S3E3 Cement City: Episode 3 | The Skeleton Crew

Sep 25, 2024 40m

It’s gridlock on council and nothing’s getting done. An upcoming election feels like the only ray of hope.

S3E2 Cement City: Episode 2 | Just as Good as Ever

Sep 18, 2024 45m

Donora has no banks, no gas stations, no schools. Jeanne Marie and Erin discover the one thing that could bring the town back to life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Family Lore have?

Family Lore has published 34 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in History, Society & Culture.

Is Family Lore still active?

Family Lore is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 39m.

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