Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (4,583)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Serial
Consistency
86%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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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 Portrait of a Lady

May 27, 2026 39m

The granddaughter of a prolific Jewish art collector who fled Europe during World War II embarks on a quest to recover the looted art. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices…

S4E7 Chasing Diamonds

May 20, 2026 35m

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.   To learn more about listener data…

S4E6 The Power of Family Stories

May 13, 2026 39m

Author Bruce Feiler discusses the fascinating links between family stories and the elusive concept of happiness. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

S4E5 The Real Rosie

May 06, 2026 40m

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 48m

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.  To learn more about listener data and…

S4E3 The Grandfather of Snowboarding

Apr 22, 2026 34m

Did a family man's backyard invention change the world of outdoor sports? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more…

S4E2 If Mosquito Hawks Can Fly

Apr 15, 2026 44m

A Louisiana man born into slavery designs an airship with hopes to take flight. Those plans are interrupted, but maybe not forever.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices…

S4E1 The Unsinkable Margarita Sames

Apr 08, 2026 32m

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? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

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…

S3 Introducing: What We Spend

Apr 10, 2025 11m Bonus

Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their…

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

Nov 06, 2024 1h

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 4m

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices…

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

Oct 30, 2024 53m

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. To learn more about listener data and…

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

Oct 23, 2024 49m

Donora to the rescue!... of itself. Jeanne Marie and Erin discover the intricacies of Donora self-provided, self-maintained, totally improvised safety net. To learn more about listener data and our…

S3E6 Cement City: Episode 6 | The Island of Donora

Oct 16, 2024 59m

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. To learn more about listener data and our…

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

Oct 09, 2024 58m

Indictments! Scandal and intrigue! The s***show on council is worse than anyone could have imagined.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

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

Oct 02, 2024 1h 5m

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy…

S3E3 Cement City: Episode 3 | The Skeleton Crew

Sep 25, 2024 43m

It’s gridlock on council and nothing’s getting done. An upcoming election feels like the only ray of hope. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

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

Sep 18, 2024 48m

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices…

S3E1 Cement City: Episode 1 | I’ll Die Here

Sep 18, 2024 49m

Jeanne Marie and Erin wander off the highway into Donora, Pa, a dying town with a dark secret. They decide to buy a house. A solid concrete house. In a neighborhood called Cement City. To learn more…

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How many episodes does Family Lore have?

Family Lore has published 32 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 43m.

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