The Box of Oddities
The Webby Award-winning “Box of Oddities" is a podcast that delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of our world, exploring topics ranging from bizarre medical conditions to unsolved mysteries, and from paranormal phenomena to strange cultural practices from around the world. With a focus on oddities, curiosities, and the macabre, each episode is a journey into the unknown, where hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth share their love for unusual stories and inject their humor and commentary. From the strange history of medical practices to chilling true crime stories, to natural (and unnatural) events, "The Box of Oddities" satisfies yo...
Fri, April 11, 2025
Freak Family Friday: Inbox of the Damned
This week on The Box of Oddities , it's Freak Family Friday—our sacred ritual of opening the email portal and unleashing your most unsettling, hilarious, and "wait, is this even legal?" listener stories. Plus, we’re digging into the archive crypt to resurrect some of your most requested weirdest-of-the-weird episodes. Listener love, spine-tingling flashbacks and enough oddities to make a taxidermist weep with joy—this episode is stitched together with your weirdest, wildest, most wonderful words. #BoxOfOddities #WeirdPodcast #TrueWeird #HauntedInbox #ListenerStories #CreepyEmails #FreakFamilyFriday #PodcastRecommendations #OddButTrue #AbsurdHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 09, 2025
Jury Duty For Clams
Why does a six-story elephant loom over the Jersey Shore like a Victorian kaiju? And what kind of dystopian mollusk surveillance program is Poland running these days? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro investigate the bizarre legacy of Lucy the Elephant. This 138-year-old wooden behemoth once moonlighted as a real estate lure, a tavern, and possibly the most haunted elephant architecture in history. Then it’s off to Warsaw, where the city’s water purity is guarded not by scientists but by clams—actual clams—with jobs. Learn how these shelled sentinels are hooked up to biometric sensors and become the unsung bivalve heroes of municipal hygiene. A pachyderm with a history. Mollusks with a mission. Just another day in the oddiverse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 07, 2025
Guarding History, Birthing Chaos
In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we begin with the extraordinary life—and tragic death—of Khaled al-Asaad , the Syrian archaeologist who courageously protected the ancient city of Palmyra from destruction. Refusing to reveal the location of hidden treasures, he faced unspeakable brutality to ensure the survival of irreplaceable history. His legacy is carved not in stone but in sacrifice. Then, from solemnity to sheer absurdity, we dive headfirst into The Great Stork Derby —a 1930s Canadian legal spectacle where a millionaire’s will turned childbirth into a competitive sport. Yes, a real-life baby-making contest. What happens when estate law meets aggressive procreation? A weirdly fertile lawsuit. Two stories: one man dies for ancient artifacts; several women compete for a fortune by having the most artifacts. Heroism and hilarity. Antiquity and maternity. Welcome to The Box. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, April 04, 2025
Inbox of Oddities #043
Inbox of Oddities #043: The Duck, the Frog, and the Glitch in the Gas Station Matrix In this electrifying edition of the Inbox of Oddities, the Freakverse flexes hard. A lonely duck returns with backup , a frog named Jeffrey maybe poisons a listener via tongue-torch, and the plumbing gods get petty when mocked. Also in this episode: mail-predicting cats and a bathroom mirror that knocks back . Listener tales of the absurd, uncanny, and accidentally profound. Is the universe trying to tell us something? Maybe. Is it doing so through ceiling fans and ducks with vendettas? Definitely. Submit your stories. Fly your freak flag. And remember: if your backyard starts shrinking or your cat joins the postal service… you're probably not alone. #InboxOfOddities #BoxOfOddities #StayWeird #GlitchInTheMatrix #DuckRevenge #FreakVerse #WeirdStories #SupernaturalHumor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, April 02, 2025
Haunted Balls and Human Endurance
What do a mysterious metal orb and a sadistic ultramarathon have in common? They’re both ready to ruin your weekend—and they’re both in this episode of The Box of Oddities . First, Kat and Jethro roll into the strange saga of the Betz Sphere —a shiny, sentient-looking ball discovered in Florida that might be haunted, alien... or just really into Foghat . Then, lace up for the Barkley Marathons , the grueling backwoods race that has chewed up Navy SEALs and spit out their shoelaces. With no official start time, no GPS, and a course mapped in blood and sarcasm, it’s less “fun run” and more “forest-based psychological thriller.” From paranormal spheres to sadistic sprints, this episode dives headfirst into the bizarre. Because who needs sanity when you’ve got The Box of Oddities ? If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 31, 2025
Meat Cravings & Butterfly Effects
In this episode of The Box of Oddities , things get weird—fast. First, JG explores the chilling legend and even chillier reality of Wendigo psychosis —a rare (and horrifyingly real) condition where individuals become obsessed with consuming human flesh. Spoiler: It’s not a new fad diet. Then, Kat balances the darkness with heartwarming stories of random acts of kindness that didn’t just make someone’s day—they triggered astonishing ripple effects across lives, time zones, and possibly dimensions. It’s cannibalism meets compassion, because why not? Tune in for a mind-bending blend of the macabre, mysterious, and meaningful , delivered with the trademark curiosity and humor you expect from The Box of Oddities . Whether you're into dark folklore, psychological anomalies, or unexpected tearjerkers, this episode has your weird little heart covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 28, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #042
What do a duck with refined musical taste, a prophetic child, a phantom couch with mom-guilt, and a mysterious man named “Lars” (who pays in silver and fears airborne horsefish) all have in common? In this latest Inbox of Oddities episode, they’re all real tales from you , the wonderfully weird freak family. Join Kat and JG as they dive headfirst into listener-submitted stories featuring: Sleep paralysis demons who look suspiciously like mom Time-looping tabbies named Beebo Haunted projectors and accidental lube product placements Military radio ghosts and emotionally supportive succulents A dog who literally bowled over an entire town Plus: meet the man who wants a Heineken in his cold dead hand, a taco-bearing dream intruder with your Gmail password, and the legend of the village that said, “Yes, we will roll cannonballs down Main Street.” Weird? Absolutely. Heartwarming? Surprisingly. Hilarious? Always. The freak flag flies high in this one. #Podcast #WeirdStories #SleepParalysis #Paranormal #BoxOfOddities #InboxOfOddities #HauntedHouse #TimeLoop #GhostSignals #PodcastCommunity #ListenerStories #TrueWeirdness #DuckTalesButWeirder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 26, 2025
Penguins, Nazis, & Copper Noses
Operation Highjump and Tycho Brahe Was Antarctica the site of a secret Nazi UFO battle? And did a 16th-century astronomer really keep a pet elk... that kept falling down the stairs? In this delightfully peculiar episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro dive deep into the chilling conspiracy theories behind Operation Highjump, a U.S. Navy mission shrouded in mystery, paranoia—and possibly interdimensional penguins. Then, it’s off to the Renaissance, where the brilliant but wildly eccentric Tycho Brahe charts the stars while hosting epic parties, wearing a brass nose, and feuding with a man over math (which ends precisely how you'd expect). Join us as we explore the weird, the wonderful, and the questionably historical. Because when facts get strange, we dig stranger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 24, 2025
Nobody Dies Naturally Here
In this episode of The Box of Oddities , Kat, and Jethro unbox a double dose of historical weirdness and cultural curiosity. First, meet Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher—Prussian war hero, chaos gremlin, and the kind of guy who believed he was pregnant with an elephant . (Spoiler: He wasn’t.) His wild behavior helped defeat Napoleon but also raised a few powdered eyebrows. Then, we head to the island of Pere in Papua New Guinea, where death isn’t just a biological inconvenience—it’s a suspicious social faux pas. In these ancient belief systems, people don’t just die … someone causes it. Naturally. Because obviously. Ghosts, generals, and a little gastrointestinal confusion—what more could you want? 🎧 Tap play for bizarre military delusions and deeply-held death conspiracies from cultures that see the afterlife very differently. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com #WeirdHistory #DeathCulture #BoxOfOddities #TrueWeird #BlücherFacts #PapuaNewGuinea #Oddcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, March 21, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #041
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 19, 2025
Terror in the Desert, Mystery at Sea
In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we unravel two wildly bizarre tales that will leave you questioning reality itself. First, Jethro dives into the terrifying legend of the Red Ghost of Arizona—a monstrous, bloodthirsty creature that terrorized the Old West, leaving a trail of destruction and something even more horrifying in its wake. Then, Kat sets sail with the SS Sapona, a ship with a strange past that feels like a fever dream. This Prohibition-era vessel went from a floating rum depot to a military target, and today, it’s a sunken relic with an eerie presence—and Kat actually dived on it. Strange creatures, haunted shipwrecks, and inexplicable oddities? Just another day at The Box of Oddities ! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com #WeirdHistory #ParanormalMysteries #RedGhost #Shipwrecks #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 17, 2025
Mummified Outlaw to Ghostly Whispers
Elmer McCurdy Won’t Stay Dead & Sapphire Sandalo on the Spirit World What happens when an Old West outlaw refuses to stay buried—literally? The saga of Elmer McCurdy, the train-robbing bandit-turned-traveling-corpse, takes another bizarre twist. We’ve got the latest on his posthumous misadventures because, apparently, being dead is just a minor inconvenience. Then, we delve into the supernatural with Sapphire Sandalo, paranormal investigator, co-investigator on The Ghost Town Terror (Travel Channel), and host of Stories with Sapphire. From ghostly encounters to the ethics of spirit communication, she shares eerie firsthand experiences that will make you question what’s lurking in the shadows. Do the dead really speak—or are we just bad at listening? Expect weirdness, true tales of the unexplained, and all the creepy-cool strangeness you love from The Box of Oddities . #TrueCrime #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedHistory #BoxOfOddities If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, March 14, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #040
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 12, 2025
The Machine Elves Say Hi
What do interdimensional beings and the freakiest game of evolutionary Jenga have in common? Absolutely nothing—except they’re both on today’s episode of The Box of Oddities ! First, we plunge headfirst into the psychedelic rabbit hole of DMT and the Machine Elves—the eerie, hyper-intelligent entities that thousands claim to encounter during their otherworldly trips. Are they hallucinations, cosmic tricksters, or proof we live in a simulation? (Or all of the above?) Then, we crane our necks (pun absolutely intended) to explore the bizarre, twisty-turny story of neck evolution. From giraffes to humans to a particular dinosaur that took things way too far, we break down why necks are basically nature’s weirdest flex. Get ready for mind-melting mysteries and evolutionary oddities—because reality is way stranger than fiction. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com #Podcast #WeirdScience #DMT #MachineElves #Evolution #StayCurious Share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 10, 2025
Secret Labs & a Flapper With a Badge
Plum Island and Alice Clement Is a top-secret government island harboring bioengineered nightmares? Probably. But does it also have weirdly aggressive seagulls? Absolutely. This episode of The Box of Oddities unravels the bizarre conspiracies swirling around Plum Island—a place so mysterious it makes Area 51 look like a roadside gift shop. Then, we step back to the Roaring Twenties to meet Alice Clement, a detective who cracked cases, rocked the latest fashions, and single-handedly proved that crime-fighting could involve both grit and style. How did this flapper-era policewoman bust criminals with a flair that put Hollywood to shame? And what really lurks beyond Plum Island’s restricted shores? Strap in for a wild ride of mystery, history, and possibly some biohazardous seagulls. Listen now—before they censor it! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com #TrueCrime #HistoryMystery #ConspiracyTheories #WeirdHistory #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, March 07, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #039
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 05, 2025
Full Throttle Toilet Paper
The Toilet Bowl Parade & A Call from the Dead—Strange But True! What do a parade of toilets and a phone call from beyond the grave have in common? They’re both gloriously bizarre—and they’re both in this episode of The Box of Oddities ! First, we plunge into the world of the Toilet Bowl Parade, an annual event where porcelain thrones take center stage, proving that even plumbing can be pageantry. Who decided that toilets needed their own parade? And more importantly, why ? Then, things get even stranger with the eerie true story of Simma Lieberman, who received a chilling phone call… from a man who was already dead. Was it a glitch in the matrix? A ghostly long-distance charge? Or something even weirder? Flush away your expectations and dive into an episode full of the strange, the unexplained, and the wonderfully absurd. Because reality is always weirder than fiction. #WeirdHistory #Paranormal #BoxOfOddities #HauntedCalls #ToiletBowlParade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 03, 2025
Phantom Signals & the World’s Oldest Profession
Ghost Transmissions from the Vietnam War and The History of Prostitution Some say the dead don’t speak—but what if they broadcast? In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we tune in to the eerie world of ghostly transmissions from the Vietnam War. Could long-lost soldiers still be sending distress signals through the static through some glitch in the matrix? Are there more grounded theories? Or maybe a combination of all? Then, we take a deep dive into the complex, scandalous, and often surprising history of prostitution. From ancient sacred rituals to modern legal battles, the world’s oldest profession has a past that’s as shocking as it is fascinating. Strange radio signals, spectral voices, and a career choice with a history more tangled than your headphone wires—what more could you ask for? Tune in for a mix of the bizarre, the mysterious, and the hilarious, only on The Box of Oddities ! #GhostSignals #ParanormalMysteries #HistoryOfProstitution #BoxOfOddities #StrangeButTrue If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, February 28, 2025
Frozen Solid, Feathered Giants, and Final Words
In this episode of Freak Family Favorites , we ask the following question: What happens when a person literally freezes solid and somehow lives to tell the tale? Meet Jean Hilliard, the woman who defied science after spending six hours in subzero temperatures— completely frozen . Then, we waddle into the world of the kākāpō, the 9-pound, nocturnal, flightless parrot that’s just as bizarre as it sounds (and somehow weirder). Finally, we explore some of the most haunting and downright unsettling last words ever spoken on a deathbed. From chilling final confessions to cryptic utterances that leave more questions than answers, you won’t believe what some people say before they go. Prepare for mystery, absurdity, and just the right amount of dark humor—it’s another delightfully weird ride with The Box of Oddities ! #WeirdHistory #TrueStories #ParrotFacts #FrozenMiracle #FinalWords #Podcast If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 26, 2025
Parachute Pants & Killer Ants
The Lakewood Artillery Shell Incident & Nature’s Tiny Assassins What do you do when a giant artillery shell crashes into your backyard? If your answer is “casually mow around it for years,” —congratulations, you would be so very, very not correct. We'll tell you the story of an unsuspecting homeowner at the center of the Lakewood artillery shell incident. Then, we shift gears (and continents) to uncover the real deadliest creatures on Earth. Sharks? Nope. Not even close. The truth is often lurking where you least expect it. From deceptively adorable killers to insects with murder in their tiny hearts, you may never look at nature the same way again. Explosive discoveries and microscopic menace await—so strap in for another wild ride with The Box of Oddities ! #TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #DeadlyAnimals #PodcastRecommendations #StrangerThanFiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 24, 2025
Have Another Lard Sandwich
Strap in for a ride through the bizarre and the badass! In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we set sail on the doomed T-36 barge—because what’s more fun than an ice-clogged death trap in the middle of the North Pacific? Discover the harrowing tale of survival, mystery, and a terrifying maritime disaster that makes your morning commute look like a spa day. Then, we shift gears as we meet Bessie Stringfield, the fearless motorcyclist who shattered racial and gender barriers while riding solo across America. From surviving the Jim Crow era on two wheels to performing death-defying stunts, Bessie proved that nothing—not even 1930s societal norms—could slow her down. Whether you love nautical nightmares or trailblazing triumphs, this episode is packed with history, horror, and horsepower. #WeirdHistory #SurvivalStories #MotorcycleLegends #BoxOfOddities If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, February 21, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #038
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 19, 2025
A Warlord’s Curse & Ghosts of the Savannah
Doom Unleashed – Timur’s Cursed Tomb & the Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo Some legends are just old stories… and then some prove themselves terrifyingly real. In this episode of The Box of Oddities , Jethro and Kat unravel the eerie curse of Timur’s Tomb , a chilling prophecy that may have ignited one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Did disturbing the warlord’s grave actually unleash a catastrophe—or was it just a spine-tingling coincidence? Then, we journey to the dark heart of Africa for the true story behind The Ghost and the Darkness —a pair of bloodthirsty lions that turned a railway project into an all-you-can-eat buffet (for them ). What drove these fearsome beasts to hunt humans? And just how many unfortunate souls ended up on the menu? Graves, curses, and ravenous apex predators—just another day at the office for Box of Oddities . Listen now… if you dare! 🎧🔮🦁 #Podcast #TrueCrime #History #CursedTombs #ManEatingLions #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 17, 2025
Death by Winter, Theft by Haircut
The Starlight Tours, aka The Saskatoon Freezing Deaths and The Phantom Barber In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we unravel the haunting case of the Saskatoon freezing deaths, where Indigenous men were abandoned in subzero temperatures by local police—an unsettling true crime story that’s both horrifying and heartbreakingly real. Then, we tiptoe into the baffling and bizarre tale of the Phantom Barber, a sneaky criminal who broke into homes—not to steal valuables but to give haircuts to unsuspecting victims as they slept. Why? That’s the million-dollar question. It's a strange journey into true crime, dark history, and weird mysteries that will leave you questioning everything—including your next haircut. Hit play… if you dare. #TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #Podcast #SaskatoonFreezingDeaths #PhantomBarber #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, February 14, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #037
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 12, 2025
Your Brain Wants to Travel & Your Face Wants to Betray You
Mad Travelers Syndrome & The Science of Blushing Ever woken up convinced you're supposed to be somewhere else—like, on another continent? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel the baffling Mad Travelers’ Phenomenon, where people suddenly believe they must embark on an urgent, often nonsensical journey and don't remember any of it. Passport not required—just a healthy disregard for logic. Then, we dive face-first into the science of blushing. Why do humans alone turn into tomatoes when embarrassed? From secret evolutionary advantages to awkward social moments, we expose the bizarre reasons behind this involuntary trait. Spoiler: It involves shame, science, and the occasional mating ritual. Join us for a journey through the weird, the mysterious, and the oddly relatable. Hit play and prepare for some deeply unnecessary wanderlust—and even more unnecessary blushing. #Podcast #WeirdHistory #MadTravelers #HumanNature #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 10, 2025
A Serial Killer Mystery & The Worst Medical Advice Ever
A Serial Killer & Tobacco Where?! – Box of Oddities What do an elusive serial killer and some genuinely questionable medical practices have in common? Nothing—except that they’re both unbelievably weird, unsettling, and featured in this episode! First, Kat unpacks the chilling case of the Connecticut River Valley Killer , an unidentified predator who terrorized New England with a string of brutal attacks. Who was behind these unsolved crimes, and could they still be out there? (Spoiler: Probably. Sleep well.) Then, Jethro takes a deep inhale of history’s most baffling medical treatments— tobacco enemas. Yes, you read that correctly. Once upon a time, doctors thought blowing smoke up your…well…you know was a cure-all. Turns out, it was just as terrible an idea as it sounds. Murder, mystery, and medically sanctioned nonsense—what more could you ask for? Listen now! #TrueCrime #MedicalHistory #WeirdFacts #Mysteries #BoxOfOddities #Podcast If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, February 07, 2025
Tripping Cavemen, Turnip Attacks, and Everest’s Ghostly Hikers
In this episode of Freak Family Favorites, we ask, Did Magic Mushrooms Make Us Human? And Why Is That Guy Getting Pelted with Turnips? In this mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities , we dive into the Stoned Ape Theory—the wild idea that psychedelics might have turbocharged human evolution. Did our ancestors owe their intelligence to a little fungal inspiration? Then, we journey to Spain’s Jarramplas Festival, where a man willingly gets pelted with turnips for reasons that remain as mysterious as they are bruising. Finally, we ascend into the eerie world of the ghosts of Mount Everest, where lost climbers are said to wander the frozen peaks—forever. Is it the altitude playing tricks, or are restless spirits still summiting? Prepare for an episode packed with brain-expanding theories, high-velocity root vegetables, and spectral mountaineers. Because when it comes to history, science, and the unexplained, The Box of Oddities proves truth is always stranger than fiction. #WeirdHistory #Paranormal #StonedApeTheory #JarramplasFestival #GhostsOfEverest #BoxOfOddities If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 05, 2025
Time Travel & Gangster Hideouts
What if time travel wasn’t just science fiction? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel the mind-bending concept of the Tipler Cylinder. This theoretical object could, in theory, send you spiraling through time like a cosmic waterslide. Could it actually work? Is it working now? And if so… where do we sign up? Then, we shift gears (and centuries) With guest host Nan McNamara to uncover why St. Paul, Minnesota, became the go-to gangster paradise in the early 1900s. Spoiler: It wasn’t the weather. From public enemies to backroom deals, we dig into the secret arrangement that turned this Midwestern city into a criminal utopia. Get ready for a journey through wormholes and whiskey-fueled heists. Time travel, notorious gangsters, and the unexpected weirdness of history—it’s all here! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com #Podcast #TrueCrime #TimeTravel #History #BoxOfOddities #WeirdScience #StrangeHistory #GangsterLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 03, 2025
Patient X & The Apollo 11 Doomsday Speech
In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we explore two mind-boggling tales: the eerie case of Patient X , a medical mystery so bizarre it left doctors questioning everything they knew about the human body. Was it science? Was it sorcery? Or was it just a really weird Tuesday? Then, we unearth a long-forgotten, top-secret speech—written just in case the Apollo 11 astronauts didn’t make it back from the moon. Because nothing says “historic achievement” like also planning for catastrophic space doom. Who wrote this chilling message? And why does it read like the script for the world’s most unsettling Oscar speech? Join Jethro and Lindsay Schnebley, who are sitting in for Kat on a journey through the weird, the unsettling, and the oddly hilarious. Because history is stranger than fiction—and sometimes, way darker. #TheBoxOfOddities #MedicalMystery #Apollo11 #NASASecrets #WeirdHistory #PatientX #Podcast If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, January 31, 2025
Inbox & Favorites: A Freaky Fusion of the Bizarre and Beloved
In this special hybrid episode, we’re combining the best of both worlds— The Inbox of Oddities and Freak Family Favorites! This episode kicks off with some of your wildest listener emails—because who doesn’t love a good strange coincidence or paranormal encounter? You shared your weirdest moments with us, and we’re ready to unpack them, from haunted keychains to mysterious disappearances. After that, we’re turning up the heat with one of our favorite freaky tales: spontaneous human combustion! It’s a topic that will make you question your every move (and maybe even reach for the fire extinguisher). Then, we take a look at the bizarre behaviors we still engage in today, thanks to evolution. From irrational fears to strange habits, we explore how our ancient instincts might be responsible for some of the odd things we do in the modern world. It’s an episode packed with listener contributions, creepy science, and a whole lot of unexpected oddities. Tune in for this one-of-a-kind mashup of the weird and the wonderful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 29, 2025
Inside The Wall
What if the universe had a plan… or at least a wicked sense of humor? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel a jaw-dropping tale of a life-changing event that defies logic. Was it random chance? A cosmic wink? Or something far more miraculous? You decide. Then, Nan McNamara fills in for Kat and steps into the shadowy halls of Glensheen Mansion, the site of one of America’s most infamous murders. With a setting straight out of a gothic novel and enough intrigue to make your spine tingle, the murder of Elisabeth Congdon is a mystery dripping with scandal, secrets, and sheer weirdness. Join us for coincidences, dark mysteries, and the inexplicable await! Buckle up, oddlings—this is one episode you can’t miss. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com #TrueCrime #Synchronicity #WeirdHistory #MurderMystery #PodcastLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 27, 2025
Chatting Up The Dead
What do AI, augmented reality, and an antique telegraph inside a casket have in common? They’re all part of humanity’s centuries-old obsession with chatting up the dearly departed! In this episode of The Box of Oddities , Kat and Jethro explore the eerie evolution of using technology to interact with the dead—from Victorian gadgets to cutting-edge AI that might just make "ghosting" a whole new thing. But that’s not all—brace yourself as they dive into the unintended (and deeply uncomfortable) souvenirs people accidentally receive during surgery. Sponge? Check. Surgical tool? Check. An entire s calpel? Yep. You won’t believe what’s been left behind! Prepare for a wild ride through the macabre, mysterious, and downright bizarre. Join us for laughs, chills, and a few jaw-dropping “Wait, WHAT?!” moments. 🎧 #WeirdHistory #HauntedTech #SurgeryFails #PodcastFun If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, January 24, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #036
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a rollercoaster of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so special. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the signature humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 22, 2025
Sniff The Moon
What prowls the dark Wisconsin backroads, leaving behind tales of terror and… maybe a little fur? In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we sink our teeth into the chilling legend of the Bray Road Beast—a creature so mysterious it makes Bigfoot look like an open book. Is it a werewolf, a cryptid, or just the world's angriest raccoon? Then, we sniff out answers to the ultimate question: What does the Moon smell like? Or space? Or even a diamond when it’s burned (yes, diamonds burn—it’s a thing)? Dive nose-first into the unexpected aromas of things you’ll never get to sniff IRL as we uncover the science and mystery behind these out-of-this-world scents. Curiosity might kill cats, but it feeds us . Tune in for a peculiar ride filled with monsters, moon dust, and a sprinkle of delightful weirdness. #BrayRoadBeast #CryptidLore #WeirdScience #TheBoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 20, 2025
The Devil’s in the Details
Prepare to clutch your pearls and adjust your tinfoil hats as The Box of Oddities dives into the dark, dramatic, and downright bizarre! In this devilishly delightful episode, we explore the Satanic Panic of the 1980s , a moral hysteria that had suburban parents convinced their neighbors were secret Satan-worshiping cultists. From heavy metal album burnings to questionable daycare accusations, it’s a cautionary tale of how fear, misinformation, and a little too much daytime TV can send society spiraling into chaos. Then, we take on 666 , the number that makes hotel elevators skip a floor and sends shivers down numerologists’ spines. Is it truly the “number of the beast,” or just ancient branding gone rogue? We unravel its biblical origins, occult meanings, and modern-day pop culture cameos that prove this sinister figure isn’t done stirring the pot. Dive into the madness—your ears will thank you! #TrueCrime #OccultHistory #SatanicPanic #PodcastLovers #666 If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, January 17, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #035
The inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a rollercoaster of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so special. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the signature humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 15, 2025
Aimlessly Chasing Firetrucks
What do a wildly beloved school cat and a baseball player with a firetruck obsession have in common? They’re both delightfully odd and waiting for you in this episode of The Box of Oddities ! First, unravel the purr-fectly peculiar story of Room 8, the stray cat who became a permanent resident of a California classroom, winning hearts and raising eyebrows along the way. How does a feline end up on yearbook pages and immortalized in local lore? Then, step up to the plate with Rube Waddell, the eccentric pitcher who traded curveballs for firehoses between games. From wrestling alligators to chasing fire engines, Rube’s life was a curveball of its own. Join Kat and Jethro as they dive into two wildly bizarre tales of unexpected fame and fiery passion. It’s a doubleheader of quirky charm you won’t want to miss! #Oddities #Podcast #WeirdHistory #CatStories #BaseballLegends #Room8 #RubeWaddell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 13, 2025
Jobling’s Tarred Corpse
What do a grisly public execution and a pack of socially conscious canines have in common? They’re both waiting for you in this delightfully strange The Box of Oddities episode! First, explore the gruesome tale of William Jobling, a miner whose horrifying punishment—being gibbeted and left to rot in a metal cage—made him an eerie symbol of injustice in 19th-century England. What did Jobling do to deserve such a fate? And why does the word "gibbet" sound like it belongs in a pirate movie? Then, brace yourself for the paws-itively incredible story of the dogs who helped spark social change. These four-legged revolutionaries weren't fetching sticks—they were fetching justice . Discover how humanity's best friends played a role in historic moments of progress. It’s a macabre-meets-wholesome adventure you won’t want to miss! #BoxOfOddities #TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #DogsOfInstagram #StrangeButTrue #HistoryPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Fri, January 10, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #034
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so special. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the signature humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 08, 2025
Mutant Amphibians with Sparklers
Ever felt like tossing a message in a bottle was a hopeless romantic gesture? It could happen. In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we dive into the most jaw-dropping, fate-defying, and downright fascinating messages ever plucked from the sea. One note delivered a message from the sinking Titanic, while another saved the lives of a family in the most bizarre way. 🐠✨ Then, grab your flashlight and a skeptical friend—we’re heading to Loveland, Ohio, where the legendary Frogman has been leaping into our nightmares. Is it a mutant amphibian, an elaborate hoax, or just your average guy in a lizard suit? 🐸🌙 Explore the strange sightings, the spine-tingling eyewitness accounts, and why this cryptid has people croaking with curiosity. Tune in for stories that will leave you asking: What else is out there, floating just beyond our understanding? #Podcast #Mystery #MessagesInBottles #Frogman #WeirdHistory #Cryptids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 06, 2025
Mothman's Fine Booty
What if that familiar face isn’t so familiar after all? In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we delve into the eerie world of mimics —ghostly or demonic entities that not only haunt objects but impersonate the people you trust most. Could your best friend’s doppelgänger be lurking in plain sight? You might never look at your loved ones the same way again. Then, prepare for your brain to shatter (unlike this glass) as we unravel the mystery of Prince Rupert’s Drop , a seemingly fragile glass creation that can withstand the crushing weight of a jumbo jet but disintegrates instantly when its tail is snapped. What kind of sorcery is this? Science that feels like magic, that’s what. Tune in for a double dose of unsettling and awe-inspiring oddities—you won’t want to miss it. #Paranormal #WeirdScience #Mimics #PrinceRupertsDrop #Podcast #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, January 02, 2025
Inbox Of Oddities #033
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 30, 2024
A New Year Celebration of the Bizarre
Join Kat and Jethro in this special New Year episode of The Box of Oddities , where they revisit some of the most intriguing topics from past New Year celebrations. This episode is a delightful blend of history, humor, and the bizarre, perfect for kicking off the new year with a fresh perspective. - The Bizarre History of the Calendar : Discover how various cultures have marked the passage of time, including the quirky Roman calendar and the radical French Republican calendar, which attempted to redefine time itself during the Revolution. Learn about the strange rituals and beliefs that accompany these systems, revealing that our understanding of time is anything but straightforward. - The Memorial Mound in Alabama : Explore the eerie tale of a mausoleum that became infamous for its abrupt closure and the mysteries surrounding it. This story delves into themes of mortality and remembrance, offering a haunting yet fascinating glimpse into how we honor those who have passed. - Weird Conversation Starters : Get ready for your next social gathering with an arsenal of bizarre conversation starters. These prompts are designed to break the ice and spark memorable discussions, ensuring you never have an awkward silence again. - Crazy Tricks with Numbers : Uncover the mathematical oddities that can amaze your friends and family. Whether it's mind-bending number patterns or surprising calculations, this segment will equip you with fun facts that make numbers useful and entertaining. Tune in for a humorous and enlightening journey through these peculiar topics as Kat and Jethro celebrate the New Year with curiosity! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, December 26, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #032
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 23, 2024
Twas the Fright Before Christmas: Haunted Toys Unwrapped
Get ready for a holiday treat that’s anything but merry and bright! In this special Christmas episode of The Box of Oddities , we unwrap a chilling assortment of haunted toy stories just in time for the festive season. Revisit the spine-tingling tales of infamous cursed playthings like Robert the Doll and Annabelle as we delve deeper into their eerie histories and the unsettling mysteries they carry. Hear firsthand accounts from people who claim to have encountered malevolent toy terrors lurking in their attics, basements, and beneath the Christmas tree. It’s a nightmarish twist on the Yuletide spirit—perfect for true believers, skeptics, and anyone craving a dash of holiday horror. Tune in as we discover why some toys are better left unopened, and remember: just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean these dolls will play nice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, December 19, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #031
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 16, 2024
Sad Macaroni
Prepare to jump head-first into a collection of fascinating and downright peculiar stories in this The Box of Oddities episode. First, we unravel the bizarre tale of a woman who holds the record for the most births in a lifetime. How many children does it take to make history? You’ll be shocked. Next, we explore the invention of Zero and the curious way our modern numeric system came to life—a tale that’s both ancient and strangely modern. Then, we turn our attention to cutting-edge technology with a look at the Willow Quantum computer chip. This futuristic marvel is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with capabilities that could change everything we know about computing and even reality. And lastly, we take you on a global journey to update you on the weirdest and most unique ways people celebrate the holidays across the world. This episode has it all, whether it’s bizarre traditions or shocking celebrations! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, December 12, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #018
In this episode of Freak Family Favorites, Kat tells us about some very unusual holiday traditions from around the world (it includes carving out the stomachs of children). Jethro shares stories from history when folks were not garbage people to each other. Freak Family Favorites: it’s better than having your ears boxed. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 09, 2024
A Wolf With A Scalpel
The Box of Oddities: The Disappearance of Yara Gambirasio, Trophic Cascades, Witold Pilecki & Notre Dame Secrets In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we explore four extraordinary and mysterious stories. First, we investigate the chilling, bizarre, and puzzling disappearance of Yara Gambirasio, whose case continues to haunt investigators. Then, we uncover how a simple shift in an ecosystem—known as a trophic cascade—can have massive and unpredictable effects on the planet. Next, we journey into history, highlighting the heroic life of Witold Pilecki, a man who actually broke into Auschwitz and became a symbol of selfless resistance. Finally, we uncover a fascinating discovery beneath the Notre Dame cathedral—an astonishing find that sheds new light on the history of this iconic structure. The Box of Oddities is a whirlwind of dark mysteries, natural wonders, and heroic feats that will leave you questioning everything! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, December 05, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #030
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 02, 2024
Bengay For Horses
Join Kat and Jethro as they dive into four bizarre stories that will leave you questioning reality. First, meet Michael Malloy, the man who survived multiple attempts on his life during the Great Depression—his resilience will astound you. Then, journey back to 1838 to discover Henriette d'Angeville, the first woman to successfully climb Mont Blanc, defying the odds and the expectations of her time. Next, hear the chilling story of Jane Stewart, who dreamed of the 9/11 attacks one day before they happened, sparking questions about premonitions and the supernatural. Finally, explore popcorn's strange and often forgotten history—how this beloved snack rose to fame in unexpected ways, from ancient times to modern-day cinema. Join us for an episode filled with mystery, history, and the unexplained, all with the signature Box of Oddities twist of humor and curiosity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, November 28, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #017
In this episode of Freak Family Favorites, Jethro learns how a dead guy in a gardening shed inspired a winter festival, and Kat examines an animal so strange that it's been described as a mammal with scales like a reptile and a gizzard-like a bird. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 25, 2024
Cannibalistic Pilgrims
In this episode of The Box of Oddities , Kat, and Jethro take you on a journey through four wildly fascinating tales. First, we dive into Ray Kurzweil’s theory of mind uploading, exploring the mind-bending idea of transferring human consciousness into a digital format—could immortality be just a click away? Then, prepare for a grim story about amateur castration surgery—we have questions because sometimes, people’s DIY ambitions are better left untried. The mystery continues as we investigate the Kincaid Cave, a hidden location tied to ancient secrets and bizarre discoveries that have confounded experts for years. Finally, we uncover the symbolism behind the intricate designs of traditional Māori tattoos, known as tā moko , revealing the deep cultural meanings behind these markings. It’s an episode full of science, mystery, and culture—don’t miss it! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, November 21, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #016
In this episode of Freak Family Favorites, "It looked like a loaf of bread with teeth." Then, what looked like gelatin fell from the sky and gave people the flu: the fascinating Tibetan Buddhist Rainbow Body phenomenon and the mysterious Oakville Blobs. The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 18, 2024
Fairground Horse Carcass
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro dive into four perplexing stories that blur the line between history, mystery, and the supernatural. First, they explore the enigmatic Copper Scroll—is it a treasure map or something far more cryptic? Then, we journey to the streets of Brittany, where the Lioness of Brittany takes revenge in a tale that’s as chilling as it is captivating. From the supernatural to the technological, the duo wonders if smart devices are more than just gadgets—could they actually be portals to the beyond? Finally, they unravel the cosmic connection between Arcturus, a star 40 lightyears away, and its mysterious role in lighting up the 1933 Chicago World's Fair—all this with a healthy dose of humor, of course. Tune in to uncover the strange and unexpected! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, November 14, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #029
In this special episode of The Inbox of Oddities , we’re heading to the Windy City for a spine-tingling exploration of firsthand paranormal encounters in Chicago. Join Kat and Jethro as they team up with Ken and Matt from the Chicago-based Triviality Podcast to dive into the eerie and mysterious side of the city. From the haunted Bachelor's Grove Cemetary to the ghostly apparition of "Resurrection Mary" and other unexplainable phenomena, the crew will share chilling stories and personal experiences that might make you rethink your next trip to the Midwest. So, grab your flashlight, check under the bed, and prepare for a supernatural adventure with some of Chicago’s finest podcasting minds. You won’t want to miss this hauntingly fun episode! Listen to The Triviality Podcast Here . If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 11, 2024
Flamboyant Bigfoot
Unveiling the Odd: Funeral Home Secrets, Quantum Minds & Perception Mysteries In this mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities , Kat, and Jethro dive into four peculiar topics that will leave you questioning everything. First, a strange discovery at a Seattle funeral home—what was unearthed, and how does it tie into the Civil War? Then, journey to the heart of Russia's enigmatic Lake Baikal, a place with secrets as deep as its waters. Next, we explore the mind-blowing Orch OR theory that suggests your brain might actually be a biological quantum computer, shaping your reality as you perceive it. And finally, we'll look closer at the fascinating world of perception phenomena—how our senses might be fooling us in ways we never expected. Tune in for an episode packed with oddities and fresh perspectives on the strange, the mysterious, and the downright bizarre! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, November 07, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #028
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 04, 2024
Northern Pike Nimbostratus
Join us for a thrilling exploration in this episode of The Box of Oddities, where we uncover the enigmatic Tulli Scrolls, rumored to be ancient Egyptian documents that detail the sighting of UFOs in the skies of antiquity. What secrets do these scrolls hold, and why have they eluded historians for so long? Next, we journey to the haunted hills of Curtea de Argeș, nestled on the southern slopes of the Transylvanian Alps. This historic site boasts a chilling past filled with legends of vampires, tragic love stories, and architectural marvels. What lurks in the shadows of this storied land? In a fascinating twist of science and technology, we delve into the groundbreaking discoveries that reveal uncanny similarities between DNA and computer code. What does this mean for our understanding of life itself? Are we simply biological algorithms, or is there something more profound at play? Finally, we discuss the quirky world of eggcorns—those amusing malapropisms that arise from a mishearing or misinterpretation of phrases. From “for all intents and purposes” to “for all intensive purposes,” we’ll laugh our way through the linguistic misadventures that often leave us scratching our heads. Join us for a captivating mix of history, science, and a touch of humor in this week’s episode of The Box of Oddities! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 31, 2024
The 7th Annual Halloween Special Pt. II
It’s the 7th annual The Box of Oddities Halloween special! We invited our beloved Freak Family to take center stage as they share their authentic, strange, and terrifying experiences in their own words. From encounters with the supernatural to bizarre happenings that defy explanation, our listeners’ stories showcase the eerie and the unknown. Whether you believe in ghosts or prefer to chalk it up to coincidence, these narratives will keep you on the edge of your seat! Join us as we delve into the strange and unusual, exploring the mysteries that lurk just beyond the veil of our everyday lives. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the weirdness that connects us all—because when it comes to the oddities of life, every freak has a story. Listen and become part of our haunting tradition! Subscribe to The Box of Oddities for your weekly dose of the weird, the wonderful, and the downright spooky. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 28, 2024
The 7th Annual Halloween Special!
It’s the 7th annual The Box of Oddities Halloween special! We invited our beloved Freak Family to take center stage as they share their authentic, strange, and terrifying experiences in their own words. From encounters with the supernatural to bizarre happenings that defy explanation, our listeners’ stories showcase the eerie and the unknown. Whether you believe in ghosts or prefer to chalk it up to coincidence, these narratives will keep you on the edge of your seat! Join us as we delve into the strange and unusual, exploring the mysteries that lurk just beyond the veil of our everyday lives. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the weirdness that connects us all—because when it comes to the oddities of life, every freak has a story. Listen and become part of our haunting tradition! Subscribe to The Box of Oddities for your weekly dose of the weird, the wonderful, and the downright spooky. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, October 24, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #027
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 21, 2024
Dark Deals, Haunted Dummies and Goblins
In this Box, we journey into the macabre and mysterious. First, we unravel the gruesome story of Leonarda Cianciulli, Italy’s notorious "Soap-Maker of Correggio," who turned murder into a grotesque form of art—literally. Was it madness, superstition, or something far darker that drove her? Next, we scale the rugged slopes of the Andes to confront El Duende, the goblin-like creature said to haunt villages and terrorize those who stray too far from safety. Could this ancient legend hold a seed of truth, or is it simply a tale spun by fearful imaginations? Then, we introduce you to Mr. Fritz, the ventriloquist dummy with a mind of its own. Mysteriously moving its eyes and escaping locked cases, this haunted doll has raised more than a few eyebrows—and chills up spines. Finally, we follow the gripping manhunt for The Mad Trapper, a Canadian fugitive whose bizarre behavior, bulletproof toughness, and uncanny evasion tactics left both police and the public in awe. Was he merely a criminal on the run or something altogether more terrifying? Each story is a chilling reminder that the world has more mysteries than we may ever know. Join us and let the oddities unravel. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, October 17, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #026
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 14, 2024
Hallway Biologist Squabble
Join us in this episode of The Box of Oddities , where we explore the peculiar and the paranormal! First, we explore the chilling tale of the Bermondsey Horror , a dark chapter in London's history that left the community trembling. What happened in the shadows of this infamous location? Next, we venture into the bizarre realm of a scientific study that sounds too strange to be true— severed arms and fishing lines take center stage. What drove researchers to undertake such an unsettling experiment, and what were they hoping to discover? As we shift gears, we uncover the ghostly presence of a 12-year-old tuberculosis victim whose spirit continues to roam the halls of an old hospital-turned-college dorm. What stories linger in the walls of this building, and why does the ghostly child refuse to rest? Finally, we delve into the lore surrounding the Amityville Horror —examining its history and the latest findings from this notorious case. What secrets lie within the walls of the Amityville house, and how have perceptions of this chilling story evolved? Prepare for a rollercoaster of oddities, spine-tingling tales, and a dash of humor as we unravel these mysteries. Tune in for a journey into the bizarre that you won't want to miss! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, October 10, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #025
Thank you for voting for us in The Signal Awards! If you haven't had a chance yet, we would appreciate it! The deadline is 10-17-2024. Vote Here! The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 07, 2024
Afterlife Phone Plan
Eerie Encounters and Mysterious Vanishings Join us for another episode of The Box of Oddities as we explore four bizarre and enthralling stories that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality. 1. Phantom Calls at St. Michael's Hospital : Dive into the eerie history of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, where century-old phone lines connect the living to the dead. We’ll uncover chilling accounts of mysterious phone calls that have baffled staff and patients alike, leading to speculation about the hospital's haunted past. 2. The Soldier of Iron Statues : Have you ever wondered why a group of iron soldiers stands frozen in time? Discover the bizarre tales behind these statues that defy logic and what hidden meanings and unusual circumstances lie beneath their metallic exteriors. 3. The Seminole Legend of the Stikini : Meet the shape-shifting Owl-Man of Seminole folklore, the Stikini. This captivating legend weaves a tale of mystery and transformation, revealing how this enigmatic creature has influenced the lives of those who believe in its power. 4. The Vanishing Boeing 727 : Finally, buckle up as we recount the strange and mysterious disappearance of a Boeing 727 in Angola, Africa. This aircraft vanished without a trace, sparking theories of everything from hijacking to supernatural intervention. What happened to the plane and its passengers? Tune in as we delve into this aviation mystery that remains unsolved. Prepare for an hour of oddity combining history, folklore, and mystery! Don’t miss out on this captivating journey through the unknown, where every twist and turn leaves you craving more. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, October 03, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #024
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 30, 2024
Cryptids Are Stealing Our Deli Meats
In this episode, Kat and Jethro explore the eerie connections between historical and modern mysteries. First up, they delve into the paranormal aftermath of the Titanic sinking, uncovering reports of ghostly sightings and unexplained phenomena haunting the waters where tragedy struck. Next, they encounter the bizarre tale of The Crawfordsville Monster, a mysterious creature that terrorized an Indiana town in the late 19th century, leaving witnesses baffled and historians intrigued. Moving through time and space, Kat and Jethro investigate sightings of cigar-shaped UFOs dating back to the 1890s and compare them to the modern Tic Tac UFO incidents of the 2000s. Are these encounters linked across time, or is something else at play? Finally, the duo explores the mystical properties of the gemstone Peridot, renowned for its purported powers of protection, healing, and even enhancing psychic abilities. Join us as we uncover these strange and captivating tales on The Box of Oddities! Don't miss out—subscribe now for your weekly dose of the bizarre and unexplained! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, September 26, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #015
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 23, 2024
#646: Furniture Related Burials
Join Kat and Jethro for a whirlwind of bizarre tales on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Delve into the enigma of Sandy Cove's mystery man, a recluse whose identity baffled locals for decades. Then, explore innovative methods for disposing of the deceased that push the boundaries of tradition and sustainability. Next, travel back to 1911 when Hailey's Comet sparked a global panic, with fears of its poisonous gas tail sweeping Earth. Finally, discover the unlikely showdown between a tractor manufacturer and Ferrari, where underdogs triumphed against all odds. Tune in for a blend of intrigue, innovation, and unexpected victories in this eclectic journey through the oddities of history and human ingenuity! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 19, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #014
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 16, 2024
#645: A Very Provocative Snowman
Join Kat and Jethro for a journey through the quirkiest corners of history on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Discover the taste of 3,000-year-old honey and other astonishing ancient artifacts that defy time. Then, travel back to the miracle of 1511 in Brussels, where an unexpected event sparked a city-wide frenzy of demonstrations against the throne using little more than snow. Next, unpack the bizarre history behind the iconic Waldorf-Astoria hotel, from its extravagant beginnings to its storied guests and infamous incidents. Finally, brace yourself for the wild tale of the Great Watermelon Riot of 1856, when juicy fruit sparked a riotous upheaval in the streets of Panama. Tune in for these tales and more, where every twist and turn reveals another layer of the strange and extraordinary. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to The Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, September 12, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #023
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 09, 2024
#644: Bookstore Cramps
Welcome to The Box of Oddities! In this episode, Kat and Jethro dive into the strange and often bewildering corners of history and human experience. First, they explore a bizarre belief from medieval times: Did people really think witches could steal your penis? Find out the surprising truth behind this peculiar fear that gripped minds centuries ago. Next, they uncover the fascinating discovery of Dark Oxygen. Is this mysterious find a boon or a bane? Join them as they unravel the implications of this enigmatic substance and its potential impact on our understanding of the cosmos. Then, prepare for a mind-bending journey into the realm of Exploding Head Syndrome. What causes this startling phenomenon where people experience loud noises or flashes of light during sleep transitions? Kat and Jethro delve into the science and stories behind this perplexing condition. And finally, they shed light on the quirky Mariko Aoki phenomenon, exploring why some individuals suddenly feel the urgent need to use the restroom when browsing through a bookstore. Discover the curious theories and personal anecdotes surrounding this uniquely peculiar experience. Tune in as Kat and Jethro serve up another episode packed with oddities, mysteries, and unexpected insights into the weird and wonderful world around us! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, September 05, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #022
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 02, 2024
#643: The Hard Labor Day Special
Join Kat and Jethro as they celebrate labor. Both the vocational type of labor and the childbirth type: from a terrible job at the eerie Flannan Isles Lighthouse where three keepers vanished without a trace in 1900 to the bizarre story of a couple who birthed a 29-year-old embryo. Discover the oddest professions on the planet, where some jobs are so strange it's hard to believe they exist. Plus, explore the unsettling phenomenon of Coffin Births, where life and death intersect unexpectedly. Tune in for a journey into the mysterious and the macabre, where the boundaries of possibility are continually challenged. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, August 29, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #013
The Red Barn Murders and The Nasca Lines Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 26, 2024
#642: Catfish-tastrophe
Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they delve into a quartet of bizarre and fascinating tales from around the world. First up, discover the infamous "Wicked Bible," where a single typo turned a holy text into a scandalous document. Learn how a simple error changed religious history forever. Then, journey to Japan to explore the myth of giant catfish causing earthquakes. Could these enormous creatures be shaking things up beneath the ocean? Next, unearth the secrets of a mysterious skeletal discovery buried 20 feet deep along the banks of London's River Thames. What ancient secrets lie beneath one of the world's most iconic rivers? And finally, discover the astonishing tale of the shortest war in history. Blink, and you'll miss it—how did a conflict last less than an hour and still go down in the annals of warfare? Tune in as Kat and Jethro unravel these curious stories, blending history, myth, and the unexplained in another captivating episode of The Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, August 22, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #021
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 19, 2024
#641: Setting Ghoul Goals
Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they delve into a bizarre world where history meets the supernatural and the unexpected. In this episode: Explore the fascinating realm of failed doomsday predictions that missed the mark by miles yet still managed to capture the imagination of believers worldwide. Venture into the eerie halls of the haunted Old Ursuline Convent, where ghostly tales and unexplained phenomena lurk around every corner. Unravel the mystery of a real curse associated with a mummy, a chilling reminder that some ancient relics may still hold supernatural power. And discover the bizarre and surprisingly competitive world of kite fighting, where the skies become battlegrounds in a spectacle that defies convention. Tune in as Kat and Jethro uncover these oddities and more, offering their unique blend of humor, curiosity, and insight into the strange and wonderful aspects of our world. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, there's something here to pique your interest and leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, August 15, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #020
The Inbox of Oddities is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 12, 2024
#640: Down For Taters
Join hosts Kat and Jethro for a mind-bending journey into the bizarre and extraordinary. In this episode, explore the captivating story of the Pig-Faced Lady of Regency London, a mysterious figure who captivated the public imagination. Discover the latest revelations from ancient dental plaque found on Neanderthal skulls, revealing surprising insights into their diet and health. Plus, delve into the strange and ingenious ways animals have evolved to defend themselves in the wild. From camouflage masters to bizarre adaptations, uncover nature's most fascinating survival strategies. Tune in for a blend of history, science, and the downright peculiar on The Box of Oddities! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Sat, August 10, 2024
The Lost Episode #119
A message from The Curator To my esteemed and most revered Freaks, After months of fervent inquiries and rampant speculation, we’re ecstatic to announce the recent rediscovery of Episode 119 – a show that has become almost mythical in its own right. So, what exactly happened to this elusive episode? Its vanishing act has sparked a myriad of theories and much intrigue. Some believe it was snatched by an otherworldly force, with ideas ranging from mischievous poltergeists to interdimensional rifts. Others propose it was an elaborate hoax, a cunning ploy orchestrated by unknown entities, perhaps even extraterrestrials with a sense of humor. Perhaps the most intriguing notion is that the episode was hidden away by a secretive society with its own arcane agenda, revealing itself only when the stars aligned or when the podcast’s cosmic balance was restored. Or we may have forgotten to upload it. We may never fully understand the enigma of its disappearance, but one thing is certain: Episode 119 has been unearthed and is poised to reveal its secrets. Join us as we explore the strange and unexplained. Perhaps in time, we will develop the technology to unravel the peculiar events that led to its disappearance and the bizarre circumstances of its rediscovery. Brace yourself for an episode that is as peculiar and captivating as the journey it took to bring it back to you. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, August 08, 2024
Freak Family Favorite # 012
Stories chosen by The Freak Family in this episode are The Ghosts Of Mt Everest And Arizona's Big Foot! Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 05, 2024
#639: Don't Use The Fish Scissors
Join us on a journey through the peculiar and fascinating realms of human knowledge on this episode of The Box of Oddities. We delve into the origins of life itself with LUCA, the Last Universal Common Ancestor, exploring the ancient roots of all life on Earth. Next, we uncover the legendary saga of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful queen who shaped medieval Europe with her intellect, influence, and indomitable spirit. Then, we explore the enigmatic phenomenon of Aphantasia, where individuals cannot visualize mental imagery. Could magic mushrooms hold the key to unlocking this mysterious condition? Finally, we unravel the origins of our beloved canine companions' names, tracing them back to medieval times when these names first graced the noble hounds of old. This episode of The Box of Oddities features tales that blend science, history, and the inexplicable. Tune in and expand your mind with stories that defy the ordinary. The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, August 01, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #019
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 29, 2024
#638: Aerodynamic Shale
In this gripping episode of The Box of Oddities , we dive into a collection of astonishing stories that defy the ordinary. First, we meet Helen Collins, an 80-year-old who faced a high-flying crisis with sheer bravery and no flying experience. Discover how this incredible woman landed a plane under the most unexpected circumstances. Next, we unravel the mystique surrounding birthstones, exploring their ancient origins, hidden meanings, and the enchanting lore that has captivated humanity for centuries. Our journey then takes us underwater to the Baltic Sea Anomaly—a strange, enigmatic object that has puzzled scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. What is this mysterious formation, and why does it continue to spark debate? Finally, we confront the dark legacy of the Hanford Site in Benton County, Washington. From its pivotal role in the Manhattan Project to its current status as one of the most polluted places on Earth, we explore the history of this radioactive waste site and the ongoing efforts to manage its toxic remnants. Tune in for an episode brimming with intrigue, mystery, and unexpected twists that make The Box of Oddities a podcast unlike any other! The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, July 25, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #018
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 22, 2024
#637: Oddly Reminiscent Of A Potato
In this episode of The Box of Oddities , we delve into a collection of chilling and mysterious tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. First, we explore the haunting history of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum. Beneath the grounds of this former institution lies a lost cemetery, its grave markers long forgotten and its stories obscured by time. Join us as we uncover this eerie burial site's dark secrets and unanswered questions. Next, we journey to the icy expanse of Lake Angikuni, where an entire Inuit village vanished without a trace. The disappearance remains one of the Arctic's most baffling and chilling mysteries. What could have caused such an inexplicable event? We then shift our focus to the macabre world of preserved severed heads. From historical curiosities to bizarre museum exhibits, we’ll examine some of the most famous—and unsettling—examples of this morbid practice. Finally, we unravel the strange and surreal events of the first automobile race in 1898. The competition was anything but ordinary, featuring peculiar incidents and extraordinary challenges that defy belief. Join us as we peel back the layers of history and mystery in this episode, revealing the shadows of the past and the oddities that continue to fascinate. The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, July 18, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #011
The Amazing But Completely Different Lives of Alexander von Humboldt and GG Allin. Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 15, 2024
#636: A Vengeful Frog-Dragon Thing
Explore the chilling tale of the Ice Box Murders, a haunting mystery that baffled investigators. Uncover the legend of the Wisconsin hodag, a cryptid steeped in folklore and mystery. Delve into the controversial experiments of Andrew Ure, who sought to bring the dead back to life. And hear the incredible survival story of Teka Adams, whose shocking ordeal defied all odds. Join us on a journey through these bizarre and intriguing tales on this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast. The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, July 11, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #017
"The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share the weird and wonderful stories from our audience's lives, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 08, 2024
#634: A Dream Crushing Toddler
Join Kat and Jethro on another thrilling episode of *The Box of Oddities* as they explore the fascinating and diverse realms of human experience. In this episode: 1. Discover Anne Beiler's incredible journey from tragedy and abuse to becoming a multi-millionaire through the creation of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. 2. Delve into the mysteries of Teotihuacán, where a colossal 1000-year-old pool of liquid mercury lies hidden beneath the ancient pyramid. Who created it, and for what purpose? Unravel the secrets of this enigmatic marvel. 3. Ever pondered why we indent new paragraphs? Uncover the evolution of punctuation marks and the intriguing reasons behind their development throughout history. 4. Uncover the haunting mystery of Jeannette DePalma's unsolved 1972 murder, steeped in rumors of satanic rituals and the eerie backdrop of a town with a long history of witchcraft. Tune in as Kat and Jethro unearth these tales of triumph, intrigue, and the inexplicable. *The Box of Oddities* delivers another unforgettable journey through the strange and extraordinary facets of our world. The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, July 04, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #016
"The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share the weird and wonderful stories from our audience's lives, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 01, 2024
#633: Mustard In The Afterlife
Join hosts Kat and Jethro for a whirlwind journey through the eclectic and bizarre on this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast. Discover the mysterious tale of the Richmond Rat Boy, a haunting legend that defies explanation. Delve into the unexpected history of mustard, from ancient medicinal uses to its rise as a culinary staple. Explore the enigmatic modern monolith phenomenon that captivated the world, leaving experts puzzled and intrigued. Lastly, uncover little-known facts about the early days of the video game industry, where innovation and quirkiness shaped the digital landscape. Tune in for a blend of curiosity, humor, and the unexplainable in this episode of The Box of Oddities! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, June 27, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #015
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 24, 2024
#632: Foreign Language Syndrome, Circus Catastrophe, Human Remains Rx, and Smuggled Oddities
Join hosts Kat and Jethro for an extraordinary journey through the bizarre and intriguing. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, discover the mysterious phenomenon of Foreign Language Syndrome, where individuals mysteriously begin speaking in a foreign tongue. Delve into the haunting history of the Hammond Circus Train Wreck, a tragic event shrouded in mystery and eerie tales. Explore the controversial and macabre practice of using Human Remains in medicinal treatments throughout history, from ancient rituals to modern controversies. But that's not all—brace yourself for unbelievable stories of the strangest things people have attempted to smuggle across borders, from exotic animals to priceless artifacts. Each topic will leave you questioning the boundaries of belief and the depths of human curiosity. Tune in for a whirlwind of oddities that will both fascinate and astound! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, June 20, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #010
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 17, 2024
#631: Geese Have Zero Loyalty
Welcome to the Box of Oddities! This episode delves into the intriguing and bizarre corners of history and beyond. First, discover the curious case of Essie Dunbar, the woman who famously had two funerals. Then, journey to Sean's Pub in Ireland, a historic establishment that has defied time, serving patrons for over 1100 years. Next, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the Ark of the Covenant—was this ancient artifact more than just a mere chest, possibly hiding advanced technology? And finally, brace yourself for the unusual tale of a prison employing geese as unconventional security guards. Join us as we explore these captivating tales and more in this eclectic episode of the Box of Oddities!If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, June 13, 2024
The Inbox Of Oddities #014
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 10, 2024
#630: Handlebars And Whisky Bottles
Welcome to another mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities! In this week's adventure, we delve into the mysterious realm of synchronicity with the incredible tale of Hugh Williams and the jaw-dropping coincidences that surrounded his name. Then, we take a plunge into the depths of the bizarre as we explore the strangest of recursive lakes, where reality seems to fold in on itself in a mesmerizing display of natural wonder. But wait, there's more! We uncover the electrifying mystery surrounding Nikola Tesla and the tantalizing question: Did this genius inventor actually communicate with beings from beyond our world? And finally, prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary life of Lillian Bland, a trailblazing figure whose daring exploits and unconventional achievements defy the constraints of her time. Join hosts Kat and Jethro on this unforgettable journey through the weird and wonderful, where every twist and turn will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality. Tune in now and prepare to expand your mind with The Box of Oddities! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, June 06, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #013
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 03, 2024
#629: Jurassic Hip Hop
Unearth the mysteries of prehistoric roars as science deciphers what dinosaurs sounded like, only on this captivating episode of The Box of Oddities! Dive deep into the intriguing world of royal beekeepers and the age-old tradition of communicating with bees when the queen passes. Plus, discover the groundbreaking revelation of vast frozen water reservoirs found on Mars' equator, reshaping the future of space colonization. And don't miss the awe-inspiring tale of Tammy Oldham's incredible survival against all odds. Tune in now for a whirlwind of science, history, and survival on The Box of Oddities podcast! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, May 30, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #009
The Penis Museum and Animal Heros Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 27, 2024
#628: Things One Shouldn't Keep In A Hatbox
AI Unlocks The Past, Baby Farming, the incredibly manipulative Bowerbirds, and Homo Floresiensis, Do "Hobbitt People" still exist in the remote jungles of Indonesia? Unlock the secrets of the bizarre and the extraordinary with this week's episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they dive into the depths of history, mystery, and the downright peculiar. First up, prepare to be amazed as we explore the groundbreaking revelation that artificial intelligence has cracked the code of the ancient Herculaneum scrolls, revealing insights from a time lost to the ashes of Vesuvius. Discover how technology is unraveling the mysteries of the past as never before! Then, brace yourself for a chilling journey into the dark and twisted tale of Minnie Dean, the notorious Baby Farmer of New Zealand. Uncover the shocking details of her crimes and the haunting legacy she left behind. But the oddities don't end there! Could it be possible that the diminutive Homo Floresiensis, long believed extinct, still roams the remote jungles of Indonesia? Join us as we delve into the fascinating debate surrounding the existence of these enigmatic "Hobbit People." And finally, prepare to be charmed by the captivating world of the Bowerbirds, where intelligence and creativity meet in a dazzling display of courtship. Explore the remarkable ways these avian architects woo their mates with intricate constructions and cunning manipulation. Don't miss out on this eclectic mix of history, mystery, and marvels! Tune in to The Box of Oddities and embrace the weirdness! 🎧 #BoxOfOddities #AncientHistory #TrueCrime #Cryptozoology #AnimalBehavior #Podcast If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 23, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #012
"The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange, funny, and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 20, 2024
#627: For The Love Of Robots
In this wildly bizarre and fascinating episode of Box of Oddities, we take you on a thrilling ride through some of the most peculiar and chilling tales. First, meet the doctor who, in the name of science, went to the extreme lengths of licking his patient’s internal organs. Yes, you read that right! Discover the macabre and the curious in equal measure. Next, we dive into the mysteries of a newly emerging virus released from the thawing Siberian permafrost. Is it a dormant threat waiting to unleash havoc, or just a relic of ancient times? Our journey continues to a haunted amusement park with a sinister past. This park’s dark history is filled with eerie tales and spine-chilling occurrences that will leave you questioning reality. Finally, we explore the early days of forensic science. Learn about the pioneering methods and curious cases that shaped the foundation of this crucial field. Join us for an episode that promises to be as odd as it is captivating. Subscribe and listen now to uncover these extraordinary stories only on Box of Oddities! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, May 16, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #011
The Inbox of Oddities is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 13, 2024
#626: An Unusual Passion For Pudding
The Box of Oddities, where we dive deep into the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre corners of human existence. In this episode, we're exploring a quartet of extraordinary tales that will leave you both amazed and unsettled. First, the incredible true story of a woman who received a life-saving diagnosis from an unexpected source: the voices in her head. Discover how this seemingly supernatural phenomenon led to the discovery of a hidden brain tumor, defying medical explanation and highlighting the mysterious power of the human mind. Next, we delve into the eerie case of Rosalia Lombardo, the child mummy who defies the passage of time. Learn about the remarkable preservation techniques that have kept Rosalia's body eerily intact for over a century and the unsettling detail that sets her apart from other mummified remains: she blinks. Then, the astonishing survival story of Shreya Siddanagowder. Against all odds, Shreya defied death in a harrowing ordeal that pushed the limits of human endurance. From the jaws of tragedy, she emerged victorious, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul. And finally, we confront the chilling phenomenon of Submechanophobia, a fear that lurks beneath the surface of our subconscious. Explore the primal dread inspired by partially or fully submerged man-made objects, from sunken ships to hidden structures, and unravel the psychological mysteries behind this unsettling phobia. Join us as we journey into the depths of the human experience, where the strange and extraordinary await at every turn. Welcome to The Box of Oddities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, May 09, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #008
Join us as our Freak Family hosts scour the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. This Time on Freak Family Favorites, we exhume two remarkable tales from the depths of the bizarre: "The Ghosts on Mount Everest" and "Mike, The Headless Chicken." In our first feature, we ascend the icy slopes of Mount Everest, where the world's tallest peak holds more than just breathtaking views. Explore the chilling accounts of climbers encountering otherworldly apparitions amidst the unforgiving altitude. Are these spectral visitors remnants of lost souls or manifestations of the mountain's ancient mystique? Tune in as we unravel the haunting mysteries that linger in the thin air of Everest's summit. Then, prepare to be captivated by the unbelievable saga of Mike The Headless Chicken. Against all odds, this plucky fowl defied death and symbolized resilience. From his miraculous survival to his unexpected celebrity status, discover the astonishing journey of a chicken who refused to be defeated by adversity. Join us as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of poultry. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 06, 2024
#625: Undulating Through Viscous Hydrocarbons
Welcome to another fascinating episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we dive into the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre. In this episode, we explore four distinct and captivating topics that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality. First, we venture into the depths of space to ponder the age-old question: Is there life on Saturn's largest moon, Titan? Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic celestial body and speculate on the possibility of extraterrestrial existence. Next, we delve into the heart-wrenching tale of Mao Yin, a young boy who vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mother determined never to give up hope. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster of his mother's relentless search for answers in the face of unimaginable adversity. Then, we take a chilling journey through the haunted halls of Kempton Park Hospital, where echoes of its dark and twisted past linger in the shadows. From ghostly apparitions to unsettling encounters, discover this abandoned institution's spine-tingling history and its eerie secrets. And finally, we lighten the mood with a dose of laughter as we explore the hilarious origins of the Box Wars. From cardboard chaos to epic battles of wit and whimsy, learn how this quirky phenomenon has captured the imagination of people around the world. Tune in to The Box of Oddities podcast for a mind-bending blend of curiosity, intrigue, and the unexplained. Don't miss out on these four captivating tales that will leave you spellbound and craving more. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, May 02, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #010
The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 29, 2024
#624: A Giant Penguin Stole My Sandwich
In this week's journey into the bizarre and extraordinary, join Kat and Jethro as they delve into the realms of immortality, paranormal history, ancient music, and cryptid mysteries. 🔬 * Segment 1: Eternal Youth or Menace? The Immortal Jellyfish * Discover the astonishing tale of the Turritopsis dohrnii, the immortal jellyfish, and its potential implications for humanity's quest for longevity. Could this enigmatic creature hold the key to extending human life, or are unforeseen consequences lurking beneath its eternal allure? Explore the science and speculation behind this fascinating phenomenon. 👻 * Segment 2: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary: Tales of Terror * Enter the chilling world of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, a place steeped in history and haunted by the echoes of its tumultuous past. From its origins as a formidable prison fortress to the ghostly whispers that linger within its walls, uncover the spine-tingling tales of inmates, wardens, and specters that continue to haunt this notorious institution. 🎵 * Segment 3: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Sistrum * Journey back to ancient Egypt and unlock the secrets of the sistrum, a mystical musical instrument with the power to transcend dimensions. Delve into its sacred significance, its role in religious rituals, and the tantalizing possibility that it served as an acoustic gateway to realms beyond the mortal realm. Could the sistrum hold the key to unlocking ancient mysteries? 🐲 * Segment 4: The Clearwater Monster: Legend or Reality? * Explore the history of Clearwater Beach and uncover the truth behind the legend of the Clearwater Monster. From eyewitness accounts to local legend, separate fact from fiction as you explore the enigmatic creature that was said to lurk beneath the waves. Is the Clearwater Monster merely a figment of imagination, or does something genuinely monstrous dwell beneath the surface? Tune in to The Box of Oddities for a whirlwind adventure through the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained. From immortal jellyfish to haunted penitentiaries, ancient instruments to legendary creatures, prepare to embark on a journey where curiosity knows no bounds! 🎩✨ This Box Contains the following ingredients: Immortal jellyfish, longevity, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, haunting, paranormal, sistrum, ancient Egypt, musical instrument, dimension, Clearwater Monster, cryptid, folklore If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, April 25, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #009
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 22, 2024
#623: It Will Melt Your Eyeballs
Welcome, Freaks, to another mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities. Join Kat and Jethro as they unearth the most bizarre and extraordinary tales from the annals of history and beyond. In today's eclectic journey, we delve into four distinct oddities that will leave you questioning reality. First up, prepare to be mystified as we unravel the enigma of King Umberto's doppelganger. Explore the uncanny tale of a ruler who encountered his own mirror image with eerie consequences. Could it be a case of mistaken identity or something far more inexplicable? Tune in to find out! Then, journey back to World War II as we recount the ingenious tactics of Nils Boer, who outwitted the Nazis using something known as "The King's Water." Discover the extraordinary lengths one man went to in order to deny the Nazis from looting his laboratory. But our odyssey doesn't end there. Brace yourselves for a spine-chilling exploration of the haunted history lurking along Shades of Death Road. From ghostly apparitions to unsolved mysteries, this infamous stretch of asphalt holds more than its fair share of dark secrets. And finally, prepare your palate for a culinary adventure like no other as we uncover some of the world's most eccentric dining establishments. From dining with snakes to feasting inside a giant tree, these peculiar eateries redefine the meaning of "dinner with a twist." So, grab your headphones and join us as we embark on another unforgettable journey through the weird and wonderful on The Box of Oddities podcast. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe for your weekly dose of the extraordinary! 🎩✨ #Oddities #WeirdHistory #Podcast #BizarreTales #KingUmberto #Nazis #ShadesOfDeathRoad #EccentricDining If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, April 18, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #007
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 15, 2024
#622: The Devil Has Poor Eyesight
Join Kat and Jethro as they delve into the extraordinary on this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast. First, travel with us across the globe as we uncover the intriguing tradition of wish-making. From tossing coins into fountains to tying ribbons on trees, discover the diverse ways different cultures express their deepest desires. Next, prepare to be captivated by the chilling tale of Huntsville's Dead Children's Playground. This eerie locale near Maple Hill Cemetery harbors a dark history and whispers of spectral activity. Kat and Jethro explore the mysteries shrouding this haunting playground and the spine-tingling encounters reported by visitors. Then, brace yourself for a miraculous story that defies explanation. Journey to Beatrice, Nebraska, where the Westside Baptist Church bore witness to an inexplicable event. Amidst the rubble of a devastating explosion, a series of astonishing coincidences left the community questioning the boundaries of fate and chance. Finally, venture deep into the heart of the Amazon as we uncover the legend of Yacumama, the colossal serpent said to prowl its murky waters. From ancient folklore to modern-day sightings, unravel the enigmatic tales surrounding this mythical creature and its enduring presence in Amazonian lore. Tune in to this episode of The Box of Oddities for a captivating exploration of wishes, miracles, and the enigmatic creatures inhabiting our world's fringes. Prepare to be astonished, intrigued, and perhaps even a little unnerved by the strange and unexplained phenomena that await. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, April 11, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #008
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 08, 2024
#621: Hands On Influencer Gods
Dive deep into the enigmatic realm of ancient civilizations as we uncover the secrets of The Anunnaki in this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast. Who were they, and what role did they play in shaping humanity's history? Join us as we explore the intriguing theories surrounding this ancient extraterrestrial race and their influence on our world. But the mysteries don't stop there. Prepare to be captivated by our exploration of strange neurological conditions that manifest in bizarre and bewildering ways. From rare disorders that defy medical explanations to inexplicable phenomena of the human brain, we'll take you on a journey through the stranger side of neuroscience. And in an exclusive interview, we're joined by Dr. Steven Novella, renowned skeptic and host of The Skeptics Guide to the Universe. With multiple appearances on esteemed platforms such as NPR's All Things Considered, The Dr. Oz Show, and The History Channel, Dr. Novella brings a wealth of expertise to our discussion. Tune in as we delve into the world of skepticism, critical thinking, and the importance of questioning extraordinary claims. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they navigate the curious corridors of human history, science, and skepticism in this thought-provoking episode of The Box of Oddities. Prepare to be intrigued, challenged, and entertained as we uncover our world's weird and wonderful aspects. This Box contains the following ingredients: Annunaki, ancient civilizations, neurological conditions, bizarre phenomena, Dr. Steven Novella, skepticism, critical thinking, NPR, The Skeptics Guide to the Universe, strange history, unexplained mysteries. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, April 04, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #006
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 01, 2024
#620: Poltergeist Shoe Thief
Step into the bizarre and unearthly with this episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they journey through the enigmatic depths of history, mystery, and the supernatural. Dudleytown: Village of the Damned * Delve into the chilling legend of Dudleytown, an abandoned village steeped in tales of cursed inhabitants and inexplicable disappearances. Uncover the eerie secrets lurking within its shadowy confines and ponder the mysteries that continue to shroud this infamous locale. Crusader Curiosities: Tales from the Holy Wars * Venture back to the tumultuous era of the Crusades as we explore the peculiar and perplexing events that unfolded amidst the clash of civilizations. Discover the strange side of history's most epic religious conflicts, from curious encounters to how we make bread. The Redemption of Santae Tribble * Witness the extraordinary journey of Santae Tribble as he navigates the turbulent waters of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. From wrongful conviction to eventual exoneration, his story serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of redemption. A Haunting Poltergeist Saga: Unveiling the Unseen * Prepare to be captivated by a spine-tingling tale of a couple who found two bodies buried in their backyard that resulted in paranormal activity as we recount a real-life encounter with a mischievous poltergeist. Explore the eerie realm where the supernatural intersects with our world, from inexplicable phenomena to chilling manifestations. Tune in to The Box of Oddities and embrace the strange, the uncanny, and the unexplained. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, there's something for everyone in this eclectic journey through the weird and wonderful. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, March 28, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #007
The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 25, 2024
#619: A Magical Liopleurodon
Journey into the bizarre with The Box of Oddities podcast as we unravel four intriguing tales from around the globe. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the enigmatic life of Karolina Olsson, delve into the courageous actions of Miriam Rodriguez, uncover the mysteries of Barsa-Kelmes, and reveal the remarkable financial autonomy of the Order of Poor Claires. Karolina Olsson's story begins with whispers of an unusual affliction that plagued her, leading to a series of perplexing events that continue to baffle historians to this day. Then, learn about Miriam Rodriguez, a fearless woman who took justice into her own hands after facing tragedy, sparking a debate on the blurred lines between vengeance and righteousness. Next, brace yourself for the chilling tale of Barsa-Kelmes, the mysterious island of no return lurking amidst the desolate expanse of Kazakhstan's Aral Sea. Hear tales of vanished civilizations, eerie landscapes, and inexplicable phenomena that have shrouded this island in an aura of intrigue for centuries. And finally, discover the intriguing financial practices of the Order of Poor Claires, an ancient sisterhood that defied societal norms to gain control over their economic destinies, showcasing the power of determination and faith in the face of adversity. Join us for a spellbinding journey through the extraordinary and the unexplained, only on The Box of Oddities podcast. Tune in now to satisfy your curiosity and uncover the secrets of the world's most peculiar phenomena. This Box contains the following ingredients: Karolina Olsson, Miriam Rodriguez, Barsa-Kelmes, Order of Poor Claires, mysteries, enigmatic, bizarre, vigilante justice, financial autonomy, unusual affliction, vanished civilizations, Kazakhstan, Aral Sea, sisterhood, determination, faith, unexplained. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, March 21, 2024
Freak Family Favorites #005
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 18, 2024
#618: The Weight Of A Dressed Pig Carcass
Step into the extraordinary with The Box of Oddities podcast! This captivating episode delves into four intriguing and bizarre topics that will leave you spellbound. First, we unravel the enigmatic USS Stein Incident, where a naval vessel encountered a mysterious force lurking in the ocean's depths. Join us as we explore the eerie details and uncover the truth behind this strange maritime anomaly. Next, we journey to the Nordic regions to uncover the peculiar tradition of leaving babies outside in the winter cold. Discover the cultural significance and surprising benefits of this age-old practice that continues to baffle and intrigue. Then, prepare to expand your mind as we discuss the Kardashev Scale of civilization and contemplate mankind's potential future. From Type I to Type III civilizations and beyond, we ponder the technological advancements and cosmic possibilities that await humanity. And finally, we uncover the chilling tale of Asa Snow, a man who shocked the world by digging up his own deceased family. What drove him to such a macabre act? Join us as we unravel the mystery and explore the dark depths of human psychology. Climb into The Box of Oddities podcast for a mind-bending journey through the weird and wonderful world of the unexplained. Don't miss out on this eclectic mix of curiosities and oddities that will leave you both amazed and bewildered. This Box contains the following ingredients: USS Stein Incident, Nordic baby tradition, Kardashev Scale, future of mankind, Asa Snow, strange, bizarre, mysterious, unexplained, curiosity, oddity, macabre, folklore, paranormal, phenomenon, maritime, culture, civilization, psychology. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, March 14, 2024
The Inbox Of Oddities #006
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 11, 2024
#617: Who Said He Was Headless?
Crawl into The Box of Oddities as we journey through mysterious and peculiar tales. In this episode, we explore the depths of history and the supernatural and intriguing phenomena that will leave you spellbound. First, join us as we uncover a 125-year-old murder mystery that sends chills down the spine. Straight from Kat's hometown of Bucksport, Maine, this tale unravels the secrets of a bygone era, filled with intrigue, suspense, and unanswered questions. Next, prepare to be amazed by Cindy Paulson's incredible survival story. Against all odds, Paulson's harrowing experience defies belief and showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. But the mysteries don't end there. We turn our attention to the eerie phenomenon known as the Gurdon Light. From ghostly apparitions to unexplained sightings, this mysterious light has baffled locals and intrigued paranormal enthusiasts for generations. Finally, we explore the bizarre and fascinating world hidden within our own bodies. You won't believe what's waiting to be discovered in your navel. Prepare to be shocked as we uncover the unexpected secrets lurking beneath the surface. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they navigate these captivating tales, blending history, science, and the supernatural in true Box of Oddities fashion. Tune in for an exploration of mystery and intrigue that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality. This Box contains the following ingredients: Box of Oddities, podcast, mysteries, murder mystery, survival story, Cindy Paulson, Gurdon Light, paranormal, navel, enigma, supernatural, history, unexplained phenomena, bizarre tales, Kat, Jethro. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, March 07, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #005
"The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share the weird and wonderful stories from our audience's lives, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 04, 2024
#616: Tender Cabbage Moments
In this Box, we uncover the chilling tale of the Paris Morgue. This institution served as both a repository for the deceased and a macabre form of entertainment during the Victorian era. Prepare to be shocked by the eerie allure of this morbid spectacle. Then, journey with us across the globe as we explore the peculiar terms of endearment found in different languages, revealing their often surprising and sometimes downright bizarre translations. From "Fatty" to "My Little Cabbage," discover the quirky ways people express affection worldwide. But our exploration doesn't stop there. We'll take you to the heart of a strange tradition in a distant land, where barrels of tar are set ablaze and carried through the streets in a mesmerizing spectacle that dates back centuries. Join us as we uncover the origins and rituals behind this odd celebration. And finally, we venture deep into the jungles of Peru to unravel the mysteries of the ancient ruins of Chachapoyas. Explore the secrets of this lost civilization, from their towering fortresses to their intricate burial sites, and uncover the fascinating stories hidden within these ancient stones. Join hosts Kat and Jethro for a journey beyond the ordinary, where the strange and the extraordinary await at every turn. Tune in to The Box of Oddities and let your curiosity run wild. This Box contains the following ingredients: Oddities, podcast, Paris Morgue, Victorian era, language, terms of endearment, festival, burning barrels of tar, Peru, Chachapoyas, ancient ruins, curiosity. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, February 29, 2024
The Oscars And The Dark Side Of Hollywood
In this glittering episode of Box of Oddities, we roll out the red carpet for an Oscar week special, diving deep into the shadowy corners of classic Hollywood. We kick off with the jaw-dropping shenanigans of The Bundy Drive Boys—a legendary ensemble that boasted icons like John Barrymore, Errol Flynn, and W.C. Fields. Adding a personal touch to this segment, W.C. Fields's great-grandson, TJ Fields, and great-granddaughter-in-law, Amy Fields, join us to recount an uproarious family tale. The intrigue intensifies in our second segment as we dissect one of the most titillating controversies ever to ensnare an Academy Award-winning actress. We're thrilled to welcome the hosts of " From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, " Nan McNamara and Steve Cubine, to the show. McNamara, an accomplished actor, writer, director, and producer, and Cubine, a filmmaker and the writer/producer behind the 2018 Primetime Emmy Award-winning series "Break a Hip," lend their insider expertise to unravel the sordid details of the Mary Astor scandal. Tune in for an episode packed with forbidden tales and whispered secrets as we unveil the darker side of the silver screen's golden age—only on Box of Oddities, where the bizarre becomes the norm and history comes alive in the most unexpected ways. Don't miss this journey through the underbelly of old Hollywood glamour! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 26, 2024
#615: A Quasar Named Dennis
Join us for a trip into the bizarre and unexplained with this episode of The Box of Oddities! First, we dig into the eerie phenomenon of mysterious sky trumpets that have baffled scientists and sparked theories across the globe. From haunting sounds in the sky to perplexing witnesses. Next, we uncover the peculiar ailment known as Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, where reality distorts into surreal proportions, echoing the fantastical world of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Join us as we explore the mind-bending experiences of those affected by this mysterious condition. Then, brace yourself for a chilling account of the exorcism of Latoya Ammons, a case that sent shivers down the spines of skeptics and believers alike. Unravel the terrifying events that unfolded in a small Indiana town and ponder the mysteries of the supernatural. Finally, prepare to have your mind blown as we unveil the discovery of a colossal reservoir of water nestled within a quasar, millions of light-years away from Earth. Explore our universe's cosmic wonders and ponder this extraordinary find's implications. Tune in to The Box of Oddities for the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained. Dare to venture into the unknown with us! This Box contains the following ingredients: Box of Oddities, podcast, mysteries, sky trumpets, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, exorcism, Latoya Ammons, water reservoir, quasar, bizarre, unexplained. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, February 22, 2024
Women Who Defied Shocking Odds
Welcome to The Box of Oddities podcast, where we celebrate the extraordinary, the unconventional, and the downright bizarre! In honor of International Women's Month, join hosts Kat and Jethro as they spotlight the awe-inspiring tales of badass women who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on history. In this special episode, curated by The Freak Family, prepare yourself for astonishing stories of courage, resilience, and determination. From the trailblazing entrepreneur Madam CJ Walker, whose pioneering spirit and business acumen shattered barriers and transformed industries, to the remarkable wartime exploits of Mariya Vasilyevna Oktyabrskaya, who single-handedly took on enemy tanks in World War II, earning her the title of the "Fighting Girlfriend." But the inspiration doesn't end there! Brace yourself for the awe-inspiring saga of the all-women WWII pilots of the 588th Night Bomber Aviation Regiment - famously known as The Night Witches. These fearless aviators defied expectations and enemy fire as they flew daring bombing missions under the cover of darkness, striking fear into the hearts of their adversaries with their precision and skill. Join us as we delve into these extraordinary tales of resilience, tenacity, and triumph against all odds. From haircare moguls to frontline warriors, these women prove that greatness knows no bounds and that the most unexpected heroes often emerge from the shadows. Tune in to The Box of Oddities as we honor the remarkable legacy of these incredible women and celebrate their enduring impact on history. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 19, 2024
#614: Baby Steps To The Elevator
In this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, we embark on a journey through the realms of the peculiar and enigmatic. Join Kat and Jethro as they delve into four captivating topics guaranteed to leave you intrigued and spellbound. First, prepare to be amazed as we unravel the mysteries surrounding SETI and the infamous "Wow! Signal." Discover the story behind this astonishing interstellar transmission that continues to baffle scientists and ignite imaginations worldwide. Next, brace yourself for a chilling exploration into the dark history of the Orphan Train. Uncover the haunting tales of children sent westward searching for new homes, only to encounter unforeseen abuse. Join us as we delve into this harrowing chapter of American history. Then, prepare to enter the shadowy world of conspiracy and intrigue with our investigation into the mysterious arcade game Polybius. Could this seemingly innocent pastime have been a clandestine government experiment designed to manipulate minds? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore the eerie lore surrounding this infamous urban legend. Finally, we spotlight strange and unusual jobs from around the world. You wouldn't believe some of the unusual and unconventional careers that are available. Join us as we celebrate the diversity and quirkiness of the human experience. Prepare to be transported to the edge of reason and beyond with The Box of Oddities podcast. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of the bizarre and extraordinary. This Box contains the following ingredients: SETI, Wow! Signal, extraterrestrial communication, space mysteries. Orphan Train, orphanage, American history, true crime, tragedy. Polybius, urban legend, conspiracy theory, mind control, arcade game, unusual jobs, odd professions, career oddities, unique occupations. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, February 15, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities: #004
"The Inbox of Oddities" is where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 12, 2024
#613: Oregon, Owls and E.T.s
Join us on another mind-bending journey through the realms of the bizarre and the unexplained. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we delve into four distinct tales that will leave you questioning reality. First, we unravel the haunting legend of the Bandage Man. This enigmatic specter has haunted the roads of the Pacific Northwest for decades, leaving terrified witnesses in its wake. Discover the chilling origins and spine-tingling encounters associated with this elusive entity. Next, we uncover a shocking discovery hidden in the depths of the 130-year-old Oregon State Hospital. Beneath its storied halls lay a dark secret waiting to be unearthed. Join us as we unravel the mysteries lurking within its basement walls and confront the secrets of the past. Then, we shed light on the extraordinary world of owls and their mysterious allure. Beyond their striking appearances lies a wealth of ancient symbolism, cultural significance, and fascinating behaviors. Explore the depths of owl mythology and uncover the hidden truths behind these enigmatic creatures. Finally, we journey into the realm of pop culture and unearth E.T.s buried in the New Mexico desert. Over 700,000 copies of the infamous Atari video game E.T. have been laid to rest in a New Mexico landfill. Join us as we unravel the fascinating story behind this surreal event and explore the enduring legacy of a gaming legend. From ghostly apparitions to forgotten relics and cryptic creatures, this episode is a journey into the unknown that you won't want to miss. Tune in to The Box of Oddities and prepare to be amazed. This Box contains the following ingredients: Oddities, paranormal, mysteries, legends, folklore, strange tales, ghosts, unexplained phenomena, mysterious discoveries, owl symbolism, pop culture oddities, Atari E.T. burial, Oregon State Hospital, Bandage Man legend. If you would like to advertise on The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, February 08, 2024
Freak Family Favorites: #002
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 05, 2024
#612: A Mollusk With A Sharp Chisel
Join Kat and Jethro for another mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities podcast! This week, we're diving deep into the strange and unusual, exploring four incredible topics that will leave you in awe. First, we unravel the mysteries of the "Stone Tape Theory." Is it possible for inanimate objects to record and playback past events? Discover the eerie phenomena and the science behind it as we venture into the unexplained. Next, we take you on a journey to uncover the enigmatic "Chatata Wall Inscriptions." The ancient writings that have baffled historians and archaeologists alike. Join us as we delve into the secrets hidden within these mysterious inscriptions, their significance, and their surprising origin, Then, we unveil a fascinating scientific theory about how Pythia, the legendary oracle of Delphi, summoned her visions. Was it the magic, rituals, or something entirely different? Tune in to explore this captivating aspect of ancient history. And finally, we bring you the incredible story of how scientists have defied time itself by resurrecting a 32,000-year-old plant. It's a tale of scientific marvel and wonder that will leave you questioning the boundaries of life and death. Join us on this journey of the bizarre, as we explore the Stone Tape Theory, The Chatata Wall Inscriptions, Pythia's visions, and the resurrection of an ancient plant. Don't miss out on this episode packed with oddities and surprises! Subscribe, rate, and share The Box of Oddities podcast to keep the curiosity flowing. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, February 01, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #003
The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share the weird and wonderful stories from our audience's lives, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 29, 2024
#611: Gas Station Dominican Cuisine
In this episode of the Box of Oddities podcast, we delve into four extraordinary tales that will leave you both puzzled and intrigued. Join Kat and Jethro as they explore the enigmatic world of the unknown, uncovering the secrets behind The Mysterious XYZ Gravestone, the fascinating biological evolution of the Bajau People, the perplexing case of The Isdal Woman, and the chilling disappearance of Alex Batty. 🪦 **The Mysterious XYZ Gravestone**: Enter the realm of the inexplicable as we unravel the story behind a cryptic gravestone with the letters XYZ etched in stone. What is the meaning behind these enigmatic initials, and why does this tombstone continue to baffle historians and curious onlookers alike? 🌊 **The Bajau People's Unique Evolution**: Journey to the depths of the ocean as we explore the astonishing adaptation of the Bajau people, often referred to as "Sea Nomads." Discover how these remarkable individuals have developed incredible biological traits that allow them to live a life intimately connected to the sea. 🕵️♀️ **The Isdal Woman**: Uncover the chilling mystery of a woman found dead in the remote Isdalen Valley of Norway. With false identities, coded messages, and a trail of unanswered questions, this unsolved case has baffled investigators for decades. What secrets did she carry to her grave? 🚪 **Alex Batty's Strange Disappearance**: Prepare to be both mystified and disturbed by the baffling case of Alex Batty, a young man who vanished without a trace. Explore the eerie circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the puzzling clues left behind. Get ready for an episode packed with intrigue, curiosity, and riddles that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join us as we venture into the unknown on the Box of Oddities podcast. Don't miss it! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com BoxOfOddities #Mystery #UnsolvedCases #BajauPeople #StrangeDisappearances #CrypticGravestone #IsdalWoman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, January 25, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #002
The Inbox of Oddities" is a bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. We share the weird and wonderful stories from our audience's lives, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 22, 2024
#610: Toddler Shoe Engines
Join Kat and Jethro for a wild journey into the extraordinary on this episode of Box of Oddities! We delve into four intriguing and bizarre topics that are sure to pique your curiosity. 1. **Ridiculous Inventions Throughout History:** Get ready to shake your head as we explore some of the most absurd and outrageous inventions ever conceived by the human mind. From quirky contraptions to impractical gadgets, we'll share the stories behind these laughable creations. You won't believe what people thought would revolutionize the world! 2. **A Haunting in a Centuries-Old Welsh Cottage:** Step into the eerie world of paranormal activity as we uncover the spine-tingling story of a centuries-old Welsh cottage haunted by restless spirits. Prepare for goosebumps as we recount the chilling encounters and mysterious occurrences that have left residents and visitors terrified. 3. **The Enigma of Bohemian Grove Secret Society:** Dive into the shadowy world of Bohemian Grove, a secretive and exclusive men's club nestled in the redwood forests of Northern California. Discover the myths, legends, and rumors surrounding this enigmatic society, known for its annual gatherings of the world's elite and the peculiar rituals that take place within its secluded grounds. 4. **Celebrity Kidnappings and the Shocking Stories Behind Them:** Explore the dark and unsettling world of celebrity kidnappings as we recount harrowing tales of famous individuals who fell victim to abduction. Tune in to Box of Oddities for a ride through history's oddest, spookiest, and most captivating stories. From ridiculous inventions to chilling hauntings, secret societies, and celebrity mysteries, we've got it all covered. Don't miss out on the intrigue and wonder – press play now! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, January 18, 2024
Freak Family Favorites: #001
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 15, 2024
#609: Frivolous Crab Litigation
Welcome back to another intriguing episode of The Box of Oddities, the podcast that explores the world's most curious and unexplained phenomena. In today's installment, we dig into three fascinating and enigmatic stories. First, we uncover the mystifying tale of Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull. Join us as we explore the history, legends, and mysteries surrounding this eerie artifact. Is it a relic of an ancient civilization, a portal to another dimension, or simply an elaborate hoax? Discover the secrets hidden within the crystal and decide for yourself. Next, we embark on a cosmic journey with the enigmatic Percival Lowell and his bold belief that life once thrived on the Red Planet. Unearth the tantalizing evidence and audacious theories that fueled his fascination with Mars. Could there be life beyond Earth, and did Lowell's vision hold any truth? Join us as we venture into the realms of extraterrestrial possibilities. And finally, we expose the cunning escapades of E. P. Janes, a notorious con man who used charm and deceit to swindle his way through life. Delve into his elaborate schemes, audacious cons, and the audacity that made him a legendary figure in the world of trickery. Join The Box of Oddities and explore the bizarre, the unexplained, and the downright peculiar. This Box contains the following ingredients: Crystal Skull, Mitchell Hedge, Percival Lowell, life on Mars, E. P. Janes, and more as we take you on a journey through the strangest corners of our world and beyond. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, January 11, 2024
Inbox Of Oddities #001
It's the very first episode of The Inbox of Oddities! A special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share the weird and wonderful stories from our audience's lives, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings that you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making "The Inbox of Oddities" a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 08, 2024
#608: Flailing Her Shillelagh
It's our first Super-Sized Episode! Join Kat and Jethro on a mesmerizing journey through the weirdest and most mysterious corners of our world in Episode 608 of Box of Oddities! This week, we delve into three mind-bending topics that will leave you questioning reality itself. First up, we explore the enigmatic phenomenon of Deja Vu. Is it just a trick of the mind, or could there be something more to those uncanny feelings of familiarity? Dive into the science, psychology, and strange anecdotes that surround this perplexing experience. Next, we take you to the eerie realm of Sardinia, Italy, to uncover the chilling tale of the "Woman of the Good Death," known as Sa Femina Accabadora. Discover the dark secrets of this mysterious figure who played a unique and controversial role in the lives of the island's inhabitants. But that's not all! In a twist that will send shivers down your spine, we explore the provocative theory that occultist Aleister Crowley might be linked to UFO sightings. Could Crowley's esoteric practices and rituals have summoned extraterrestrial visitors? Find out as we dive into this fascinating and otherworldly connection. Don't miss out on this eclectic episode filled with strange phenomena, historical mysteries, and the unexpected links between the unexplained. Tune in to Box of Oddities Ep. 608 for a dose of the bizarre that will leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. This Box contains the following ingredients: Deja Vu, Sa Femina Accabadora, Aleister Crowley, UFO sightings, mystery, occult, paranormal, Box of Oddities podcast, strange phenomena, unexplained mysteries, psychology, Sardinia, Italy, esoteric, rituals, mind-bending, reality. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 04, 2024
#607: Charlie Was Not To Be Trifled With
Get ready for another fascinating journey through the curious and the bizarre on this week's episode of Box of Oddities! Join Kat and Jethro as they delve into the enigmatic life of Charlie Parkhurst, a stagecoach driver who defied societal norms and made unexpected history in the Wild West. Discover the secrets that shrouded Charlie's true identity and the incredible legacy left behind. But that's not all! In this episode, we'll also take a step back in time and explore the captivating world of retro-futurism. Travel through the decades with us as we examine how people from the past envisioned the future. From flying cars and robot maids to underwater cities and space colonization, we'll explore the quirky, imaginative, and sometimes eerie predictions that captured the hearts and minds of generations long gone. Join us for a unique blend of history, mystery, and whimsical wonderment as we unravel the story of Charlie Parkhurst and take a nostalgic trip through the captivating world of retro-futurism. You won't want to miss this episode of Box of Oddities! This Box Contains The Following Ingredients: Box of Oddities podcast, Charlie Parkhurst, Wild West, stagecoach driver, mysterious life, retro-futurism, future from the past, predictions, quirky, imaginative, whimsical wonderment, history, bizarre, enigmatic legacy, society, curious, generations, journey, secrets, unique blend. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 01, 2024
#606: Time Isn't After Us
Welcome to a very special New Year's Day episode of The Box of Oddities! As we bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new, join hosts Kat and Jethro on a journey through the winding corridors of time. In this fascinating episode, we look ahead by delving deep into our archive of peculiar time-related topics, hand-picking some of the absolute favorites that have left us scratching our heads and marveling at the mysteries of time itself. As we reflect on the past and peer into the future, we invite you to join us in celebrating the mysteries and marvels of time on this special New Year's Day edition of The Box of Oddities. It's a time-bending adventure you won't want to miss! So, grab your favorite beverage, settle into your favorite spot, and prepare to embark on a journey through the winding corridors of time with Kat and Jethro. Happy New Year, Freaks!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 28, 2023
#605: Not A Catfish Genitalia Expert
Prepare to be shocked and amazed as we explore the wondrous world of the bizarre and the unknown on this episode of the Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they take you on a journey through history and discovery, exploring two extraordinary topics that will leave you in awe. In the first segment, we'll step back in time to the mesmerizing world of the Freak Show. Uncover the captivating and sometimes unsettling history of these unique and enigmatic spectacles that once thrilled audiences around the world. From the legendary performers to the curious crowds, we'll delve into the origins, controversies, and enduring fascination with the Freak Show phenomenon. Prepare to be transported to a time when the extraordinary was on display, and society's perceptions of the unusual were challenged. In the second part of this episode, we'll shine a spotlight on the latest discoveries in the realm of zoology and biology. Kat and Jethro will introduce you to brand new, until recently unknown species that have recently been unearthed. From bizarre creatures lurking in the depths of the ocean to surprising findings in remote rainforests and caves, we'll explore the mysteries of the natural world and the scientists who are dedicated to unraveling its secrets. Join us for a blend of history, curiosity, and scientific wonder as Box of Oddities delves into the strange history of Freak Shows and the remarkable discoveries of new species. Whether you're a fan of the peculiar or the unexplored, this episode promises to pique your curiosity and leave you with a sense of wonder about the incredible oddities that surround us. This Box contains the following ingredients: Freak Show History, Bizarre Performers, Unusual Spectacles, Curious Crowds, Unearthed Species, Zoological Discoveries, Natural World Mysteries, Scientific Wonder, Extraordinary Oddities. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 25, 2023
#604: Haunted Toys for a Creepy Christmas
Get ready to unwrap a chilling Christmas mystery on this special holiday episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they delve deep into the world of haunted toys, where presents under the tree may come with a sinister twist. In this festive episode, you'll discover spine-tingling tales of possessed dolls and eerie playthings that have left their mark on unsuspecting children and collectors. From the infamous Annabelle doll to Robert The Doll, these stories will make you question the innocence of your childhood toys. But that's not all! Kat and Jethro will also explore the history and origins of these haunted objects, shedding light on the dark forces that may be lurking within your favorite childhood playthings. Are these stories fact or fiction? You'll have to tune in to find out. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, cozy up by the fire, and prepare for a Christmas like no other with The Box of Oddities. It's a holiday episode filled with ghostly encounters, eerie anecdotes, and all the paranormal wonders you need to keep you entertained this Yule season. The contents in this BOX contain the following ingredients: Christmas episodes, paranormal mysteries, possessed dolls, cursed action figures, haunted rocking horse, Annabelle doll, creepy Christmas, holiday episodes, paranormal wonders, Box of Oddities podcast, Kat and Jethro. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 21, 2023
#603: Awesome Job Not Dying
We all need a little inspiration to survive the holidays. Well, here it is. Join Kat and Jethro as they dive headfirst into a world filled with awe-inspiring stories of survival against all odds. We'll explore tales of individuals who defied the impossible, showcasing the indomitable human spirit in the face of unimaginable challenges. Stories of wilderness survivors who thrived against nature's harshest tests, ordinary people who emerged victorious from extraordinary circumstances, and incredible feats of survival that will leave you breathless. Each story is a testament to the unyielding determination of the human spirit, proving that resilience and adaptability are our greatest strengths. Subscribe now to catch this episode and many more as we explore the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful aspects of our world. The contents of this BOX include the following ingredients: Oddities, Survival Stories, Resilience, Amazing Feats, Unbelievable Adventures, Inspirational Tales, Box of Oddities Podcast, Extraordinary Encounters, Unthinkable Situations, Thrilling Escapes If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 18, 2023
#602: A Keg In The Belly
Join Kat and Jethro on this captivating episode of the Box of Oddities as they explore two astonishing and enigmatic tales that will leave you spellbound. First, we explore the fascinating world of medicine with a rare and bewildering condition known as "Auto Brewery Syndrome." Imagine your body turning into a brewery, fermenting alcohol internally, and causing intoxication without ever taking a sip of alcohol. We'll uncover the bizarre medical mystery behind this condition, its surprising symptoms, and the real-life cases that will have you questioning the limits of human biology. Then, we shift gears to travel back in time to the late 19th century and unravel the baffling disappearance of Louis Le Prince, often regarded as the "Father of Cinematography." In a tale filled with intrigue, unanswered questions, and cinematic secrets, we'll take you through the life of this visionary inventor, his groundbreaking work in early filmmaking, and the perplexing circumstances surrounding his vanishing act. Don't miss this intriguing blend of medical oddities and historical enigmas in a podcast episode that will tickle your curiosity and keep you on the edge of your seat. Listen as The Box of Oddities unlocks the doors to the world of the weird and wonderful. This Box contains the following ingredients: Auto Brewery Syndrome, rare medical condition, Louis Le Prince, Father of Cinematography, disappearance, history, enigma, bizarre, mysteries, strange, medical mysteries, curious tales, 19th century, inventors, filmmaking, podcast episodes, human biology, real-life cases, intrigue, visionary inventor. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 14, 2023
#601: Incredible Tongue Discoveries
In this mind-bending episode of Box of Oddities, we're delving into the far reaches of the universe and uncovering ancient mysteries from the sands of Egypt. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they take you on a journey through the cosmos and the annals of history. First, we'll venture into the cosmic abyss to explore the enigmatic phenomenon known as the "Great Attractor." What is this cosmic anomaly that's pulling galaxies towards it at unimaginable speeds? Kat and Jethro will unravel the mysteries of this celestial marvel, discussing its potential implications for our understanding of the universe. But that's not all – prepare to be transported back in time to ancient Egypt as we reveal a bizarre and long-forgotten cult practice that has left archaeologists and historians baffled. Discover the shocking rituals, strange artifacts, and cultural significance behind this ancient Egyptian cult. It's a journey through history that will leave you questioning the beliefs and practices of this ancient civilization. This episode is a captivating exploration of two wildly different yet equally fascinating aspects of our world. Tune in to Box of Oddities and prepare to be amazed by the strange and unusual once again! This BOX contains the following ingredients: Great Attractor, cosmic anomaly, deep space mystery, galaxies, universe exploration, Ancient Egypt, cult practice, Egyptian rituals, archaeology, mysterious artifacts, gold tongues. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 11, 2023
#600: Your Mom Is From Venus
Celebrate with us on the monumental 600th episode of the Box of Oddities, where things take an uproariously unexpected turn! In this special edition, we've shaken up our traditional format for a dose of extra fun and laughter. For the first time ever, Kat and Jethro have swapped roles in a delightful twist - Kat has penned a story for Jethro, and Jethro has written one for Kat. But here's the kicker – neither of them has seen the story the other wrote until this very moment! Get ready for a whirlwind of surprises, as each dives into a narrative completely blind. Kat, known for her love of bizarre natural oddities, has crafted a tale for Jethro that’s bound to be filled with her unique blend of humor and the strange. She is sure to include various subject matter that makes Jethro cringe. On the flip side, Jethro, with his knack for digging up the most obscure and fascinating facts, has prepared a narrative for Kat that's sure to be equally entertaining and mind-boggling. Kat’s reactions as she reads through Jethro's carefully curated oddity will be priceless. Join us for laughs, gasps, and the kind of peculiar tales you’ve come to love, all wrapped up in a package of role-reversing fun. It's a Box of Oddities episode like no other, and you won't want to miss a single minute of this extraordinary exchange! Embrace the oddity as Kat and Jethro lead you through a uniquely humorous journey that only the 600th episode could bring. This is the Box of Oddities as you've never heard it before! #BoxOfOddities600 #RoleReversal #PodcastCelebration #KatAndJethroSwapStories #HistoricalHumor #BizarreTales #PodcastMilestone If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 07, 2023
#599: Ants Made Of Ham
Join us on a journey into the fascinating and peculiar world of the "Box of Oddities" podcast, where curiosity meets the extraordinary! In this mind-bending episode, we delve into two wildly contrasting topics that will leave you awestruck and amused. First up, we dive deep into the mysterious realm of intelligence, but not as you know it. Discover the remarkable world of slime mold, a seemingly simple organism that boasts an astonishing level of problem-solving abilities. We'll explore how slime molds can navigate mazes, optimize transportation networks, and even make decisions without a brain. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible intelligence hidden within this slimy marvel. But that's not all! We'll also take you on a bizarre and hilarious journey through the annals of history and politics as we uncover the unbelievable stories of animals that have been voted into political office. From mayoral goats to canine council members, we'll share tales of how some communities decided to let their four-legged friends run the show. Find out how these quirky elections unfolded and the surprising impact these animal politicians had on their towns. This Box contains the following ingredients: slime mold intelligence, remarkable organisms, problem-solving abilities, animal politicians, bizarre elections, quirky history, extraordinary tales, unusual facts, curious stories, odd and entertaining. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 04, 2023
#598: Heathenry and Hullabaloo
In this episode of "Box of Oddities," Kat and Jethro embark on a magical journey through the holiday season. First, they'll melt even the coldest of hearts with a collection of heartwarming stories that prove miracles can happen, even to the most stubborn Scrooges among us. From unexpected acts of kindness to tales of love and compassion, get ready for a warm and fuzzy feeling that will last all year round. Then, Kat and Jethro peel back the layers of Christmas traditions and beliefs. Have you ever wondered how we ended up with a jolly old man in a red suit delivering gifts worldwide or why we hang stockings by the chimney with care? Join us as we unravel the history, myths, surprising facts, and some misinformation behind these cherished holiday customs. Tune in for an episode filled with love, laughter, and fascinating insights into the holiday season. Whether you're a holiday enthusiast or a skeptic, "Box of Oddities" has something for everyone in this festive, feel-good special. Don't miss out on this unique blend of heartwarming tales and Christmas curiosities. Subscribe now and unwrap the magic of "Box of Oddities" this holiday season! This Box contains the following ingredients: Heartwarming stories, Scrooge, Christmas beliefs, holiday traditions, Santa Claus origins, mistletoe, reindeer, festive, holiday season, myths, surprising facts, feel-good special. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 30, 2023
#597: A Condensed Fiber Mullet
Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Welcome back to another intriguing episode of "Box of Oddities," the podcast that explores the weirdest and most fascinating stories from history and beyond. In today's double-feature episode, we'll be serving up two tantalizing tales that will leave you both horrified and bewildered. First up, prepare to be shocked as we delve into the macabre history of the "1590 Bone Bread." Discover the horrific story of how human bones found their way into bread during a time when survival and superstition intertwined in the most gruesome way possible. Unearth the unsettling details and mysteries surrounding this eerie chapter in culinary history. But that's not all! We'll also take you on a journey to the eccentric world of British laws with our second segment. Ever wondered why it was once illegal for certain individuals not to wear a hat in Britain? Probably not, but it happened! Join us as we uncover the strange and hilarious reasons behind a peculiar law that once dictated what you could (or couldn't) wear on your head. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they unravel these bizarre and bone-chilling tales, all while adding their signature humor and charm to the mix. Whether you're a seasoned Box of Oddities listener or a newcomer, this episode promises to keep you entertained, informed, and slightly bewildered. Tune in to "Box of Oddities for Bone Bread and Bizarre British Hat Laws and enjoy a strange ride through history's weirdest corners. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help us spread the oddity! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 27, 2023
#596: Look At My Expensive Pants
Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Step into the dark and enigmatic world of oddities and investigate two captivating tales on this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the chilling depths of history with the first topic - "The Oubliette: Medieval Horror." Discover the gruesome secrets behind this nightmarish medieval torture method that sent shivers down the spines of its unfortunate victims. Uncover the sinister details, the psychological torment, and the mysterious origins of the oubliette, a dreadful creation that will leave you astounded. But the oddities don't stop there! In the second segment, we delve into the world of cryptids and legends with "The Mysterious Tizzie Whizie." Journey with us into the heart of folklore as we uncover the baffling stories surrounding this elusive creature. Is it a mischievous sprite, a hidden forest dweller, or something else entirely? Kat and Jethro sift through the accounts, encounters, and sightings to separate fact from fiction, all while keeping the sense of wonder and curiosity alive. Join us as we explore the darkest recesses of history and the most mysterious corners of folklore. You won't want to miss a moment of this Box of Oddities adventure, filled with spine-tingling tales and captivating curiosities. Subscribe now for your dose of the bizarre, the bewildering, and the unexplained, only on The Box of Oddities podcast. The ingredients in this Box include the following contents: Box of Oddities podcast, oubliette, medieval torture, tizzie whizie, cryptid, folklore, oddities, mysterious creatures, history, legends, Kat and Jethro, bizarre tales, curious curiosities, unexplained mysteries, spine-tingling stories. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 23, 2023
#595: Don't Put That In Your Mouth!
Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Gather 'round the table, Freaks, because this Thanksgiving, we're serving up a deliciously bizarre feast of knowledge that's perfect for starting conversations at your holiday gathering! In this special episode of the Box of Oddities podcast, we're dishing out some scrumptious, re-heated leftovers from previous episodes that will amaze your guests. First on the menu, we're diving into the world of peculiar foods with a twist! From the surprising secrets hidden in your favorite Thanksgiving dishes to unusual culinary customs from around the globe, we've got a platter full of fun food facts that will surely add some spice to your holiday chit-chats. Get ready to drop some knowledge bombs on your loved ones, turning your dinner into a genuinely Odd experience! But that's not all, because, for our second course, we're taking you on a tour of the wacky and wonderful world of the "Weird Food Museum." Discover the quirkiest, most mind-boggling exhibits this eccentric culinary shrine offers. From jaw-dropping food artifacts to astonishing culinary curiosities, you won't believe your taste buds! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they serve up these delightful re-heated leftovers from the Box of Oddities, garnished with humor and seasoned with curiosity. Whether you're a long-time Odditorium explorer or new to the show, this Thanksgiving episode is sure to satisfy your appetite for the extraordinary. So, fill your plate, grab a seat, and get ready to gobble up some oddities this holiday season with the Box of Oddities podcast. Subscribe now and share the delightfully strange stories with your family and friends this Thanksgiving! It's a feast for your ears that you won't want to miss. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 20, 2023
#594: A Hat Full Of Suet
Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! In this fascinating episode of the Box of Oddities, we dive into the peculiar annals of fashion history to explore the enigmatic trend of powdered wigs that took the 17th century by storm. Unravel the reasons behind this aristocratic statement, from its origins as a lice deterrent to its symbol of status among the nobility. Learn about the elaborate processes and the societal pressures that made 'periwigs' a must-have accessory. But that's just the beginning. We also celebrate the extraordinary life of Robert Smalls, a true hero whose exploits read like an adventure novel. Born into slavery, Smalls' daring escape to freedom and remarkable achievements as a politician and businessman defy the odds. His legacy as a civil rights pioneer and his indomitable spirit continue to inspire. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com The contents of this Box contain the following ingredients: Fashion History, Powdered Wigs, Periwigs, 17th Century, Aristocracy, Status Symbols, Robert Smalls, Biography, Heroism, Escape, Freedom, Civil Rights, Politician, Businessman, Historical Oddities, Cultural Phenomena, Social History, fashion trends, wigmakers, social status, syphilis outbreak, lice, wig craze, Robert Smalls, CSS planter, Union Navy, Civil War, bravery, US House of Representatives, African American, American History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 16, 2023
#593: A Surprise In The Crawlspace
Join hosts Kat and Jethro on another intriguing journey through the mysterious and unusual in this episode of Box of Oddities. In today's double feature, we explore the unexpected treasures discovered by a curious family in their inherited old house and unravel the bizarre origins behind some of the quirkiest town names you've ever heard. First, we dive into the captivating story of a Los Angeles family who stumbled upon an astonishing secret within the basement of a home they inherited. Unearthed the hidden, unexpected artifacts and long-forgotten mysteries as we uncover the surprising history concealed within this early 20th-century home. Then, we switch gears to explore the fascinating world of town nomenclature. Have you ever wondered why some towns have names that seem downright peculiar? We take a deep dive into the weird and wonderful stories behind these town names, from quirky local legends to historical oddities. Discover the quirky anecdotes and surprising histories that gave rise to some of the most peculiar place names across the globe. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a treasure hunter at heart, or simply enjoy the odd and unusual, this episode of Box of Oddities has something for everyone. Join Kat and Jethro as they uncover the hidden treasures and peculiar tales that make our world genuinely extraordinary. This Box contains the following ingredients: Hidden treasures, inherited old houses, unexpected riches, town names, quirky anecdotes, historical oddities, peculiar place names, mysterious histories, family secrets, curious discoveries, bizarre origins, unusual stories, and fascinating nomenclature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 13, 2023
#592: Mummy Ogling
Get Your Friends Into The Box and win a free one-year membership to The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Ad-free episodes, Zoom gatherings with Kat and JG, and more! Details Here! Step right up and enter the bizarre world of the Box of Oddities. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding Stoneman Willie, the enigmatic mummy from Reading, Pennsylvania, and explore the dark side of seemingly cute and cuddly animals that can turn deadly! In our first segment, we explore into the fascinating tale of Stoneman Willie, a mummy that has captured the imagination of locals and intrigued historians alike. Join us as we unearth the history behind this oddity, shedding light on the strange circumstances that led to Willie's mummification and the curious events that followed. From urban legends to scientific examinations, this is one mystery that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality. (ok, that was a bit over the top. sorry) In the second part of this episode, we venture into the wild world of seemingly adorable animals that possess hidden deadly abilities. You'll be astonished to discover how creatures like the panda, slow loris, and even those adorable little monkeys with the big eyes can turn from charming to chilling in the blink of an eye. We'll uncover the unique adaptations and behaviors that make these seemingly harmless creatures some of nature's most efficient killers. Join Kat and Jethro as they navigate these two distinct yet equally captivating topics, blending humor, curiosity, and a dash of the macabre. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the Box of Oddities, this episode is a must-listen for anyone with a taste for the strange and a hunger for the unknown. Please Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com This Box contains the following ingredients: Stoneman Willie, mummy, Reading PA, urban legends, mysterious discoveries, killer animals, deadly creatures, cute but deadly, nature's predators, bizarre facts, curious history, podcast, Kat and Jethro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 09, 2023
#591: Ungrateful Yam Snob
Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the haunting aftermath of the Air New Zealand Flight 901 crash and the astonishing story of Operation Beluga. Air New Zealand Flight 901: a fateful flight that ended in tragedy. JG uncovers the mysterious circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred in Antarctica's beautiful and treacherous terrain. Discover the eerie aftermath and the haunting results that continue to baffle investigators and spark intrigue to this day. Operation Beluga: Kat tells us about a remarkable rescue mission that blended espionage, environmentalism, and classical music in an unparalleled endeavor to save thousands of whales trapped in the icy grip of the Chukchi Peninsula. Join us as we unravel the captivating tale of how an ice-breaker vessel and the power of classical music were deployed to orchestrate a symphony of salvation for these magnificent creatures. Please Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com This Box Contains the Following Ingredients: Air New Zealand Flight 901, Antarctica, mystery, tragedy, haunting, investigation, Operation Beluga, Whale rescue, Ice-breaker, Chukchi Peninsula, Stranded whales, Environmentalism, Classical music, Human compassion, Creative rescue methods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 06, 2023
#590: Tempting Fate With Soap
Brace yourselves as we dive into the enigmatic depths of Yellowstone’s Morning Glory Pool. Once a spectacle of natural beauty, this geothermal wonder is undergoing a perplexing color transformation. Join us as we unravel the unspeakable reasons behind this chromatic shift, exploring the intricate balance between nature and human impact. Then, gallop into the astounding tale of Lady Wonder, a horse with an uncanny knack for crime-solving that left skeptics and believers alike in awe. Was it animal instinct, or did Lady Wonder truly possess psychic abilities? We dig into the archives to find out. Prepare for a journey through two bizarre and thought-provoking stories. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a mystery aficionado, or a connoisseur of the strange and unusual, this episode promises to captivate your curiosity and spark your imagination. Please Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com This Box contains the following ingredients: Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park, Color Change, Geothermal Features, Natural Wonders, Human Impact, Environmental Change, Lady Wonder, Psychic Horse, Crime-Solving Animals, Unexplained Mysteries, Paranormal, Animal Intelligence, True Crime, Strange Phenomena, Oddities, Curiosities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 02, 2023
#589: Pictures Of Crumbling Shoes
Join Kat and Jethro as they explore two very strange mysteries of our world. First, we venture to the enigmatic village of Cândido Godói, a place that defies explanation with its astonishingly high percentage of twin births. Discover the baffling theories and eerie legends surrounding this unique phenomenon and dive deep into the uncharted waters of genetics, folklore, and the inexplicable. Then, we unveil the haunting history of "The Hands Resist Him," a painting that has sent shivers down the spines of those who have encountered it. Hear the chilling backstory of this mysterious artwork, known for its eerie spectral figures and sinister aura. From its origins to the spine-tingling tales of its owners, we'll uncover the secrets behind this infamous masterpiece that continues to baffle and terrify. Join us on this journey of the bizarre and macabre as we unravel the curious case of Cândido Godói's twins and the unsettling story of "The Hands Resist Him." June us for an episode filled with intrigue, wonder, and a dash of the unexplainable that only Box of Oddities can deliver. Don't miss it! Please Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com The contents of this Box include the following ingredients: Cândido Godói, twins, twin births, genetics, folklore, mysterious village, The Hands Resist Him, haunted painting, eerie history, paranormal, unexplained phenomena, mysteries, podcast, Kat and Jethro, bizarre tales, strange stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 30, 2023
#588: Volume II of The 6th Halloween Special
Please Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend! Prepare to be spooked, thrilled, and downright terrified as we dive headfirst into the eerie unknown. In this bone-chilling episode, Kat and Jethro, your hosts of the bizarre and mysterious, gather their most loyal listeners around the virtual hearth to share their spine-tingling encounters with the supernatural, the unexplained, and the downright creepy. Whether you're a seasoned paranormal enthusiast or just curious about the strange and unusual, this Halloween special will send shivers down your spine and keep you on the edge of your seat. So grab a flashlight, dim the lights, and get ready for a night of unsettling stories that will have you questioning the reality we know. Join Kat and Jethro for Volume One of The Box of Oddities 6th Halloween Special and be part of a community of fearless listeners sharing their most terrifying tales. Don't miss out on this eerie journey into the dark corners of the human experience. This Box contains the following ingredients: Halloween special, spooky stories, paranormal encounters, supernatural mysteries, unexplained phenomena, ghostly apparitions, eerie tales, occult mysteries, strange creatures, haunted places, and chilling encounters. Please get in touch with sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities. http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 26, 2023
#587: The 6th Annual Halloween Special Vol. I
🎃 Welcome to The Box of Oddities 6th Halloween Special! 🎃 Prepare to be spooked, thrilled, and downright terrified as we dive headfirst into the eerie unknown. In this bone-chilling episode, Kat and Jethro, your hosts of the bizarre and mysterious, gather their most loyal listeners around the virtual hearth to share their spine-tingling encounters with the supernatural, the unexplained, and the downright creepy. Whether you're a seasoned paranormal enthusiast or just curious about the strange and unusual, this Halloween special will send shivers down your spine and keep you on the edge of your seat. So grab a flashlight, dim the lights, and get ready for a night of unsettling stories that will have you questioning the reality we know. Join Kat and Jethro for Volume One of The Box of Oddities 6th Halloween Special and be part of a community of fearless listeners sharing their most terrifying tales. Don't miss out on this eerie journey into the dark corners of the human experience. Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform, and join us for more spooky surprises in Volume Two of our Halloween Special. It's a Halloween event like no other! This Box contains the following ingredients: Halloween special, spooky stories, paranormal encounters, supernatural mysteries, unexplained phenomena, ghostly apparitions, eerie tales, occult mysteries, strange creatures, haunted places, and chilling encounters. Please get in touch with sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities. http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 23, 2023
#586: Trapping The Devil In Your Pants
🎙️ Step into the extraordinary world of the unexpected with Kat and Jethro in this episode of Box of Oddities! 🥤 Uncover the jaw-dropping story of the "Soviet Pepsi Deal," a tale that involves international diplomacy, Cold War intrigue, and the unexpected role of a carbonated beverage in bridging East and West. Learn how Pepsi became a temporary superpower and the bizarre way cola quenched the thirst of a nation. 🎃 Then, join us on a journey through time as we explore the eerie history behind the beloved Jack-o-Lantern. Discover the ancient origins of this Halloween icon, from Irish folklore and Celtic rituals to the spooky tales of Stingy Jack. We'll also delve into the evolution of pumpkin carving and the symbolism behind these grinning gourds. Explore the weird and wonderful on Box of Oddities, where every episode is a treasure trove of the peculiar and the extraordinary. Don't miss this episode filled with history, mystery, and the unexplained. This Box contains the following ingredients: Oddities, strange stories, Soviet Pepsi Deal, Cold War, international diplomacy, cola diplomacy, Jack-o-Lantern, Halloween, Irish folklore, Celtic rituals, Stingy Jack, pumpkin carving, Halloween history, bizarre tales, extraordinary, peculiar, unexplained. Please get in touch with sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities. http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 19, 2023
#585: Mahogany Death Machine
Join Kat and Jethro in this episode of Box of Oddities as they look into two extraordinary tales that will leave you questioning reality and the mysteries of the unknown. In the first segment, we unravel the enigma of the Rendlesham Forest incident, exploring whether it was a UFO encounter, a case of time travel, or perhaps something even more mind-bending. The Rendlesham Forest incident, often called Britain's Roswell, occurred in December 1980 when a series of bizarre events unfolded near a US Air Force base in Suffolk, England. Jethro dissects the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and government involvement to reveal the most perplexing theories surrounding this otherworldly event. In the second part of this episode, prepare to embark on the long and strange journey of the USS Sachem, the Ghost Ship that has defied time and expectation. Kat navigates the riveting history of this vessel, which has served as a floating speakeasy, presidential yacht, and an alleged haunted vessel. Discover the secrets that have shrouded this ship throughout the ages and its unexpected twists and turns. Tune in for a mind-expanding discussion that touches on the realms of the unknown as Kat and Jethro unearth the strangest stories that history has to offer. Whether you're a UFO enthusiast, a history buff, or simply a curious soul, this episode of Box of Oddities is sure to satisfy your appetite for the unexplained. This Box contains the following ingredients: Rendlesham Forest incident, UFO encounter, time travel, government conspiracy, USS Sachem, Ghost Ship, haunted vessel, presidential yacht, paranormal mysteries, Box of Oddities podcast, Kat and Jethro. Listen to the newest member of our podcast family, From Beneath The Hollywood Sign! Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities. http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 16, 2023
#584: Ghosts Are Licking Our Kitchen Cabinets
Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they uncover the eerie secrets of New York City's iconic Dakota Building in this episode of Box of Oddities. Explore the chilling history of this legendary structure and the ghostly tales that continue to haunt its hallowed halls. From the cursed construction to the famous residents who never left, you'll be on the edge of your seat as you explore the paranormal mysteries of the Dakota Building. In the second half of the show, hear the enigmatic story of Aesop Wilson, a young hero of the American Civil War whose remains took an astonishing ten years to be laid to rest. Discover the baffling circumstances surrounding his death, the incredible journey his body endured, and the heart-wrenching reunion with his grieving mother—a tale of mystery, persistence, and the enduring bonds of love that transcend time and death. Join us for this extraordinary episode of Box of Oddities as Kat and Jethro unravel these captivating tales of the supernatural and the astonishing human experiences that defy explanation. Don't miss out on the strange and unusual stories that will leave you both amazed and bewildered. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. This Box Contains The Following Ingredients: Box of Oddities, podcast, haunted Dakota Building, NYC, paranormal, ghost stories, American Civil War, Aesop Wilson, mysterious death, 10 years to bury, enduring love, supernatural, unusual stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 12, 2023
#583: Grandma Was A Kleptomaniac
Explore the eerie and mysterious on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they embark on a journey that takes them from the shadowy realms of vampire folklore to the unsettling story of Adam Livingston's haunting. Vampires have long captured the imagination of humanity, and legends of these bloodthirsty creatures have transcended generations. But did you know that real-life vampire burials once took place across the globe? In fact, they just discovered an entire vampire graveyard in Poland. Jethro unearths the secrets of these chilling burial practices, from stake-pierced hearts to decapitated corpses, as they explore the age-old belief in the undead. Discover the dark history behind these customs and the fascinating reasons behind them. Then, the bone-chilling tale of Adam Livingston. It's a world where the paranormal and the real collide as Kat recounts the terrifying experiences of a man plagued by otherworldly forces. From unexplained phenomena to ghostly apparitions, follow the eerie trail of events that turned a peaceful home into a nightmarish battleground. Was Adam Livingston genuinely haunted, or is there a rational explanation lurking in the shadows? Tune in for an episode that will leave you with goosebumps and a craving for more of the extraordinary. Don't miss Vampires Unearthed and the Haunting of Adam Livingston, where history, folklore, and the supernatural converge. Join us, if you dare, on The Box of Oddities! Listen and subscribe to The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform for weekly doses of the bizarre and the unexplained. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 12, 2023
#582: It Probably Was Ergot
Welcome back to another episode of the Box of Oddities! First up, we take a disturbing look into the chilling tale of the exorcism of Annelise Michael. What dark forces were at play, and how did those involved seek to rid her of the malevolent spirits? We unravel the intricacies of this harrowing event, shedding light on the lesser-known facts and mysteries surrounding it. Then, explore a spine-tingling theory from the annals of history. Were those branded as 'werewolves' in bygone eras actually cold-blooded serial killers? Or was it something else lurking in the shadows? Join us as we probe the depths of history, unboxing these oddities and shedding light on the gray areas between folklore and factual events. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review 'Box of Oddities' and let us know your thoughts on these macabre mysteries. Unearth the peculiar with us and remember - what you don't know might just surprise you!" This Box contains the following ingredients: exorcism, Annelise Michael, werewolves, history, serial killers, folklore, mysteries, unboxing, peculiar, unearth, surprise, Box of Oddities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 12, 2023
#581: A Morbid Arts And Crafts Project
In this episode, it's Necrogamy and Flesh-Eating Bacteria! Join us as we explore two bizarre and unsettling topics that are both intriguing and horrifying. First, we venture into the obscure world of Necrogamy, a macabre practice that defies conventional norms. Discover the shocking details of the laws in France that permit unions between the living and the deceased. Is it love beyond the grave or just a morbid curiosity? Tune in as we unravel the haunting truths behind this peculiar phenomenon. Then, we'll explore the terrifying realm of Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacterium that thrives in the murky waters of our planet. Learn about the gruesome consequences of a Vibrio vulnificus infection, including the dreaded flesh-eating bacteria. The stories we share will send shivers down your spine, making you think twice about eating raw shellfish or taking that next swim in the ocean. The Box of Oddities, where we explore the darkest corners of human curiosity and nature's most horrifying surprises. Subscribe now and prepare for a rollercoaster of the bizarre and the unsettling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 09, 2023
#582: It Probably Was Ergot
Welcome back to another episode of the Box of Oddities! First up, we take a disturbing look into the chilling tale of the exorcism of Annelise Michael. What dark forces were at play, and how did those involved seek to rid her of the malevolent spirits? We unravel the intricacies of this harrowing event, shedding light on the lesser-known facts and mysteries surrounding it. Then, explore a spine-tingling theory from the annals of history. Were those branded as 'werewolves' in bygone eras actually cold-blooded serial killers? Or was it something else lurking in the shadows? Join us as we probe the depths of history, unboxing these oddities and shedding light on the gray areas between folklore and factual events. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review 'Box of Oddities' and let us know your thoughts on these macabre mysteries. Unearth the peculiar with us and remember - what you don't know might just surprise you!" This Box contains the following ingredients: exorcism, Annelise Michael, werewolves, history, serial killers, folklore, mysteries, unboxing, peculiar, unearth, surprise, Box of Oddities.
Thu, October 05, 2023
A Morbid Arts And Crafts Project
In this episode, it's Necrogamy and Flesh-Eating Bacteria! Join us as we explore two bizarre and unsettling topics that are both intriguing and horrifying. First, we venture into the obscure world of Necrogamy, a macabre practice that defies conventional norms. Discover the shocking details of the laws in France that permit unions between the living and the deceased. Is it love beyond the grave or just a morbid curiosity? Tune in as we unravel the haunting truths behind this peculiar phenomenon. Then, we'll explore the terrifying realm of Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacterium that thrives in the murky waters of our planet. Learn about the gruesome consequences of a Vibrio vulnificus infection, including the dreaded flesh-eating bacteria. The stories we share will send shivers down your spine, making you think twice about eating raw shellfish or taking that next swim in the ocean. The Box of Oddities, where we explore the darkest corners of human curiosity and nature's most horrifying surprises. Subscribe now and prepare for a rollercoaster of the bizarre and the unsettling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 02, 2023
#580: They're Dead. They're All Messed Up
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we embark on a journey through time and space to explore two enigmatic tales that have left their mark on history and continue to baffle us to this day. First, Kat digs deep into the annals of history to uncover the remarkable story of the very first recorded consumer complaint. Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia, where an aggrieved individual etched their frustrations onto a clay tablet, forever etching their displeasure into the historical record. Discover the intriguing details of this ancient gripe, and marvel at how the art of complaining has evolved over millennia. Then, we shift our focus to the majestic and mystical Mount Shasta. Nestled in the heart of Northern California, this towering volcanic peak has long been a hotbed of unexplained phenomena. From centuries-old Native American legends to contemporary accounts of strange sightings and mysterious happenings, Mount Shasta has captured the imaginations of adventurers, seekers, and paranormal enthusiasts alike. Jethro takes you on a journey through time, exploring the legends, lore, and modern-day encounters that make Mount Shasta one of the most mystifying and magnetic destinations in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 28, 2023
579: Worst Game Show Ever
Join us in a world where the peculiar reigns supreme in episode #579 of the Box of Oddities! This time, we're unearthing the bewildering and oftentimes hair-raising tales of bizarre medical devices and practices from history. Have you ever heard of an ether frog or an anti-masterbation machine? We're dissecting the stories behind these and more as we explore the lengths humanity has gone in the name of medicine. In the second half of our episode, we're traveling back to the cobblestone streets of Victorian England to unravel the layered meanings behind being labeled a 'Spinster.' Discover the societal pressures, expectations, and stigmas faced by unmarried women during this era. Learn about the resilient ladies who defied conventions and forged paths of independence and how the term ‘spinster’ evolved over time, weaving a fascinating tale of societal norms and rebellion. The contents of this Box contain the following ingredients: Bizarre Medical Devices, Historical Medical Practices, Victorian Spinsters, Box of Oddities, Unusual History, Weird Tales, Strange Practices, Victorian Era, Historical Women, Society and Norms, Unearthed Curiosities, Spinsterhood, Medical History, Peculiar Tales, Historical Oddities. Uncover the mysteries of history's strangest practices and societal norms! Subscribe to Box of Oddities and don’t miss an episode of unearthed curiosities. Leave a review and share your thoughts on Victorian Spinsters and Bizarre Medical Devices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 25, 2023
#578: Delicious Blue Vein
"Is that really Champagne you're drinking?" Uncover the fascinating history and intricate process that led to the protection and recognition of products like Champagne and Roquefort Cheese as a national treasure. Then, Jethro transports you to the lush landscapes of Brazil, where a bizarre and chilling story unfolds—the tale of the "Mysterious Men in the Lead Masks." Discover the eerie details surrounding the deaths of two Brazilian men found wearing lead masks on a hillside and the cryptic messages they left behind. Could it be a secret cult, extraterrestrial encounters, or something even more sinister? The Box of Oddities team explores the many theories and unearths the unsettling truth behind this puzzling case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 21, 2023
#577: Communists In The Gazebo
Venture deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies as Jethro explores the legendary haunted halls of the Banff Springs Hotel. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Banff National Park, this majestic hotel hides a dark secret. With its ghostly apparitions, unexplained phenomena, and history steeped in mystery, the Banff Springs Hotel has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted places in North America. JG takes a chilling tour of its eerie history, sharing spine-tingling stories of ghostly encounters that will send shivers down your spine. Then, brace yourself for a hair-raising encounter with one of nature's most formidable and bizarre creatures, the Tarantula Hawk Wasp. Kat reveals the fascinating world of this nightmarish insect, known for its paralyzing sting and gruesome reproductive habits. Discover why this insect has earned its place in the annals of natural oddities and hear tales of real-life encounters with this creature that make the Banff Springs Hotel's hauntings seem almost mundane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 18, 2023
#576: Ancient Mesoamerican Influencer
Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the bizarre and fascinating world of history and sports. First, we delve into the eerie and macabre world of Xipa Totec, the Aztec god of agriculture and fertility, and the shocking festival held in his honor. Prepare to be both horrified and intrigued as we discover the gruesome details of the Flayed Man Festival. Learn about the ancient rituals and beliefs that led to this chilling event, where human sacrifice played a central role in the Aztec civilization's religious practices. Kat and Jethro spare no detail in their exploration of this dark chapter in history, leaving you with a newfound understanding of the Aztec culture's complexities. Then, one of the most iconic moments in sports history was the Battle of the Sexes between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Relive the excitement of the 1973 tennis showdown that captivated the world and challenged gender norms in sports. Join us as we recount the remarkable journey of Billie Jean King, a tennis legend and feminist icon, who took on the flamboyant and self-proclaimed "male chauvinist pig" Bobby Riggs. Learn about the high stakes, the media frenzy, and the powerful message this match sent to society about gender equality in sports. This episode uniquely blends the eerie and the inspiring, showcasing humanity's capacity for darkness and triumph. So, grab your headphones and prepare to be transported into the worlds of ancient rituals and groundbreaking sports history on Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 14, 2023
#575: Mounting The King
Join hosts Kat and Jethro on a journey through the quirky and enigmatic on this episode of The Box of Oddities Podcast. In the first half, we examine the astonishing life and perplexing disappearance of a true prodigy, William James Sidis. From his early days as a child genius to his subsequent descent into obscurity, this tale of intellectual brilliance and societal pressures will amaze you. Then, in the second half of the show, we shuffle the deck and take you on a whirlwind tour through the captivating history and evolution of the modern deck of cards. From their mysterious origins in ancient China to their intricate symbolism and design, we uncover the secrets hidden within the cards you've held in your hands countless times. Prepare to be astonished by the unexpected connections and oddities that have shaped the deck of cards we know today. So, join us as we explore the extraordinary life of William James Sidis and unveil the hidden stories behind the cards we play with every day. It's an episode packed with prodigies, mysteries, and a touch of whimsy, only on The Box of Oddities Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 11, 2023
#574: Teabagging Killer Bees
First, we unearth the eerie allure of abandoned amusement parks—those haunting relics of joy, now overrun by nature and time. Why are we so captivated by these derelict wonderlands? From the remnants of roller coasters echoing past laughter to the phantom melodies of rusted carousels, there's an inexplicable magnetism to these places that evokes both nostalgia and fear. Then, we journey deep into the heart of the Amazon, where automotive magnate Henry Ford once tried to recreate a slice of Americana. Dubbed "Fordlandia," this ambitious project aimed to establish a rubber-producing town in the wilds of the rainforest. Yet, despite its grand vision, it crumbled amidst cultural clashes, environmental challenges, and the stubbornness of the jungle itself. Discover the unique challenges Ford faced and how this dream devolved into one of history's most intriguing misadventures. Join us for this double feature of deserted delights and industrial intrigue as we explore the corners of history that many have forgotten—but Box of Oddities never will! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Every click helps unearth more curiosities for your listening pleasure. The Contents of this Box include Abandoned amusement parks, nostalgia, fear, Henry Ford, Fordlandia, Amazon jungle, rubber industry, Americana, cultural clashes, environment, history, Box of Oddities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 07, 2023
#573: Platypus' Aren't Real
Join us as we wander through the mysterious realms of the unknown in this episode of The Box of Oddities. First, we dive deep into the world of cryptozoology and the enigmatic creatures that once existed only in the realm of myths and legends. Get ready as we unveil the astonishing truth behind creatures that were once thought to be purely fantastical. Discover the fascinating blend of fact and folklore surrounding these creatures for centuries, and learn how modern science has uncovered the reality behind the myths. But the intrigue doesn't end there! In the second part of our episode, we turn our attention to the dark and haunted history of Houska Castle. Nestled deep within the heart of the Czech Republic, Houska Castle is not your typical medieval stronghold. It's a place where legends of demonic forces, eerie mysteries, and supernatural phenomena intertwine. Prepare to be chilled to the bone as we recount the spine-tingling stories of Houska Castle's enigmatic past. From its construction over a mysterious bottomless pit believed to be a gateway to hell to the unsettling reports of paranormal activity within its walls, this castle is steeped in tales of horror and the unexplained. We'll delve into the castle's unsettling history, exploring the eerie occurrences that have plagued it for centuries. So, grab your headphones and get ready for a double dose of intrigue and the unexplained on this episode of The Box of Oddities. Creatures that were once the stuff of legend are now revealed, and the haunted halls of Houska Castle await those brave enough to uncover their secrets. Don't miss this thrilling and mysterious journey into the unknown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 04, 2023
#572: The Induced Labor Day Special
Prepare for a truly extraordinary Labor Day special on *The Box of Oddities*! In this episode, we take you through past episodes' fascinating world of labor-related oddities. Join Kat and Jethro as they revisit some of the most intriguing tales that blur the lines between labor and the extraordinary, from the tiny little man who built the sprawling coral castle by himself to Madam C. J. Walker, whose business changed the world. We'll also visit the labor room of one hospital that saw the birth of a baby made of stone! Get ready to be amazed by the odd, the unusual, and the extraordinary on this Labor Day special of *The Box of Oddities*! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 31, 2023
#571: Kissing Mothman's A**
Join Kat and Jethro for another journey into the unknown on this episode of *The Box of Oddities*. Prepare your pork taint to be intrigued and mystified as they delve into two enigmatic topics that will leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. **Segment 1: Encounters with the Grinning Man - Indrid Cold** Step into the shadows of the unexplained as Jethro unravels the chilling accounts of encounters with the enigmatic figure Indrid Cold. With his unsettling grin and unearthly demeanor, Cold has been sighted in numerous incidents throughout history, leaving witnesses bewildered and fearful. Discover the baffling stories that range from Mothman prophecies to tales of UFO sightings, all connected by this mysterious and elusive presence. Could Cold be an extraterrestrial visitor, an interdimensional being, or even more perplexing? Tune in as *The Box of Oddities* uncovers the spine-tingling details of these eerie encounters. **Segment 2: Whispering Waves of Secrets - Number Stations** Unlock the hidden world of espionage and cryptic communication as Kat investigates the haunting phenomenon of number stations. These enigmatic radio broadcasts, emitting seemingly random sequences of numbers and codes, have perplexed codebreakers and conspiracy theorists for decades. Journey into the heart of Cold War intrigue, the history, purpose, and theories surrounding these clandestine transmissions. Are they messages to spies? Covert instructions? Or perhaps glimpses into a parallel dimension? Discover the eerie allure of number stations and the lingering questions that baffle experts and enthusiasts. Get ready for a double dose of the uncanny, as *The Box of Oddities* takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the inexplicable world of Indrid Cold sightings and the cryptic realm of number stations. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that challenges your perceptions and invites you to explore the extraordinary mysteries surrounding us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 28, 2023
#570: The Cat Box Made Me Do It
Step back to the year 1087 as we investigate the astonishing and macabre tale of William the Conqueror's ill-fated funeral. What should have been a dignified farewell to a legendary monarch quickly spiraled into unexpected calamities and bizarre mishaps. Discover this medieval spectacle's extraordinary circumstances, from betrayal to fire to legal squabbles to an incredible explosion that left those who came to mourn regretting their decision to attend. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as we explore the world of Toxoplasma gondii, the enigmatic parasite that may hold the power to manipulate minds. Journey into the realm of this microscopic organism that infiltrates its hosts' brains, potentially altering behavior and influencing decision-making. Could this parasite lurk in unsuspecting individuals, steering their actions from within? Kat and Jethro explore the scientific research, controversies, and tantalizing theories surrounding Toxoplasma, shedding light on its captivating potential to shape human behavior in ways we never thought possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 24, 2023
#569: A Non-Existant Pig Farm
Join us in this episode of *The Box of Oddities* as we uncover the haunting truths behind **The Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane**, a place shrouded in darkness and secrets. Delve into the disturbing stories of those who resided within its walls and the controversial practices that transpired. From forgotten identities to heart-wrenching tales, we unravel the enigmatic past through an extraordinary discovery in its abandoned attic. We then venture to the misty shores of **Loch Ness** to unearth the **Haunted History of Boleskine House**. Nestled amidst the haunting beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Boleskine House has a legacy steeped in mysticism, occultism, and paranormal encounters. Hear the whispers of the past as we delve into the enigmatic life of its former owner, Aleister Crowley, and the otherworldly occurrences that have plagued this mansion for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 21, 2023
#568: Giggling Granny From Beyond The Grave
Step into a world of mysteries and linguistic curiosities in this episode of *The Box of Oddities*. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they delve deep into the enigmatic realms of history and language, uncovering two distinct and intriguing topics. In the first segment, Jethro explores the enigmatic prophecies of Edgar Cayce, a renowned American psychic often called the "Sleeping Prophet." Discover the riveting tale of Cayce's prediction of a hidden chamber containing ancient records lying beneath the paws of the Sphinx. With his alleged ability to access the Akashic Records, Cayce's vision has sparked fascination and speculation about the potential secrets waiting to be unveiled beneath this iconic monument. Then, Kat takes you on a linguistic journey through time as she unravels the peculiar origins of everyday phrases that have become second nature in our conversations. From "turning a blind eye" to "nick of time," these phrases carry captivating histories that reveal unexpected insights into our language's evolution. Join us for a thought-provoking blend of history, mystery, and language as *The Box of Oddities* navigates through the depths of ancient prophecies and the quirky tales behind our most common expressions. Tune in to expand your knowledge and feed your curiosity about our extraordinary world. *The Box of Oddities*: Curious Histories, Peculiar People, and Bizarre Facts – Where the unusual is celebrated, and the extraordinary is embraced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 17, 2023
#567: Aristocratic Flitting
Have you ever wondered what's in a name? It turns out quite a lot! Tune in as Jethro explores the world of town name translations, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter and intrigue as we navigate through a map of linguistic curiosities that prove language can be just as quirky as it is captivating. Then, step into the world of aristocratic eccentricity with the captivating tale of Lord Bridgewater. Join us on a journey through time as we unravel the life and times of this unconventional noble. From his extravagant pet menagerie to his obsession with canals, Lord Bridgewater's idiosyncrasies knew no bounds. With a penchant for the unusual and a knack for leaving a trail of stories in his wake, this episode paints a vivid portrait of a man who lived on his terms. So, grab your headphones and prepare for a double dose of peculiar tales! Join Kat and Jethro as they celebrate the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly eccentric on this episode of The Box of Oddities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 14, 2023
#566: A Maternal Love Of Small Frying Pans
Prepare for a gripping and thought-provoking journey as The Box of Oddities delves into the depths of two chilling and perplexing tales that will send shivers down your spine. In this bone-chilling segment, we uncover the sinister secrets of Edgewater Arsenal, a once-obscure military facility that harbored a nightmarish underbelly. Join us as we peel back the layers of history to reveal the shocking truth about the unspeakable human experiments conducted within its walls. Brace yourself for a detailed exploration of the ghastly tests in the shadows of this enigmatic establishment, leaving behind scars that continue to haunt the present day. Then, step into a world of intrigue and uncertainty as we unravel the puzzling case of Lela and Raymond Howard's baffling disappearance. This emotionally charged segment takes us on a journey through the lives of a couple whose vanishing act defies explanation. With meticulous attention to detail, we retrace their final steps, sift through puzzling clues, and dive into the tangled web of emotions surrounding their tragic fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 10, 2023
#565: A Very Judgmental Corpse
Join us for another journey into the world of the bizarre and mysterious. Step into the shadows of Chihuahua, Mexico, where a haunting and unsettling tale awaits. Unravel the chilling legend of La Pascualita, a bridal mannequin that has captured the imagination of locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike. Is this elegant figure a mannequin, or does it harbor a darker secret? We delve into the eerie history, the whispered stories of a preserved bride, and the spine-tingling events that have earned La Pascualita her macabre reputation. Next, we enter the depths of Appalachian folklore and dive into the captivating world of the Gallywampus. From the rolling hills to the hidden hollows, this mythical creature has been the subject of countless tales told around campfires and hearths. But what is the Gallywampus, and why does it continue to bewitch the minds of those who hear its name? Join us as we explore the varied interpretations, the regional variations, and the enduring charm of this fantastical beast that has left an indelible mark on storytelling. Tune in to *The Box of Oddities* as we uncover the mysteries beneath these extraordinary stories' surface. Join hosts Kat and Jethro on a quest for the strange, the unusual, and the unexplained. Whether you're a seasoned explorer of the odd or a newcomer to the realm of curiosities, this episode promises to leave you both captivated and bewildered. Subscribe now and satisfy your craving for the perplexing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 07, 2023
#564: High Altitude Archery
Join us on another journey into the peculiar and captivating world of the Box of Oddities. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary lives of two remarkable individuals who left an indelible mark on history with their astonishing tales. Explore the enigmatic life of Henry Darger, an elusive outsider artist who lived a reclusive existence and remained unknown to the world during his lifetime. Uncover the astonishing discovery that awaited after his passing, revealing a breathtaking trove of mysterious artwork, diaries, and manuscripts that have since captivated the art world. Then, the fantastic tale of the audacious feats of Gladys Ingle, the intrepid high-altitude stunt aerialist from the 1920s. Immerse yourself in the daring world of early aviation as we recount her jaw-dropping escapades and triumphant moments, defying conventional norms and inspiring generations to come. Hear the mysteries behind Henry Darger's secret artistic universe, and witness Gladys Ingle's fearlessness as she defies gravity in the skies above. Join us as we celebrate the remarkable lives of these exceptional individuals who continue to imprint on history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 03, 2023
#563: A Hostess Poaching
In this episode, we explore the enduring legend surrounding one of the most iconic figures in entertainment history – Walt Disney. Join us as we unravel the story of Walt Disney's supposed cryogenic preservation after his death. Is it true that the genius behind Mickey Mouse and Disneyland opted for a frozen fate in the hopes of a future resurrection? We'll sift through the rumors, conspiracy theories, and urban legends to separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth behind this chilling tale. In the second part of our episode, we lift the veil on some of the world's most beloved product brands and the peculiar secrets they keep hidden from the public eye. From household names to global giants, we dive into the untold stories behind products. What are their secrets, and why do they keep them from us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 31, 2023
#562: A Theater Full Of Hobos
In this episode, we unearth the mysterious realm of 'Crisis Apparitions,' where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. Can the apparitions of loved ones in crisis truly bridge the earthly and the ethereal gap? From real-life anecdotes to intriguing scientific theories, we traverse the mysterious landscape of these spectral visions, often linked to an immediate family tragedy or emergency. The second half of our journey catapults you through the annals of cinematic history, time travel from the flickering beginnings in the late 19th century to today's immersive, cutting-edge movie experiences. Witness the evolution of cinema, the societal shifts it reflected, and how the simple joy of 'going to the movies' transformed over time. And one film, in particular, changed how we go to the movies forever. So, whether you're a paranormal enthusiast or a film history buff, or love the curiosity-courting chaos that Box of Oddities always brings – this episode will satiate your quest for the unexpected. Tune in for an enlightening blend of mystery, history, and the outright strange – the quintessential ingredients for an unforgettable Box of Oddities episode. Some of the ingredients found in this box are, Paranormal, Supernatural, Crisis Apparitions, History, Cinema, Movies, Film Evolution, Society, Technology, Culture, Entertainment, Mysterious, Intriguing and Unexpected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 27, 2023
#561: Syphilis And Beveled Mirrors
In this episode, we explore the eerie phenomenon of doppelgängers – those mysterious, look-alike apparitions that have been haunting famous people throughout history. From politicians to historical figures, we unravel astonishing stories of inexplicable encounters with their identical counterparts. Discover the spine-tingling tales of famous figures from history who came face-to-face with their doppelgängers and the eerie implications behind these inexplicable encounters. As we venture further into the realms of the unusual, the second segment takes us on a whimsical yet bizarre journey into the heart of an extraordinary memorial service - a funeral held for frozen food! Yes, you heard that right! Discover the story behind this unconventional ceremony that bids farewell to frozen edibles while exploring the quirky reasons behind its inception. Inside this Box of Oddities, you’ll find the following ingredients. Doppelgänger encounters, famous people, mysterious, eerie phenomena, identical counterparts, inexplicable encounters, historical figures, spine-tingling tales, bizarre journeys, memorial services, funerals for frozen food, unconventional ceremony, quirky reasons, astonishing tales, peculiar oddities, curious hosts, heartwarming, spellbinding storytelling, intrigue, and entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 24, 2023
#560: It's Raining Cats And Toddlers
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we dive into the realms of uncanny coincidences and surprising historical connections. First, we unravel the mysteries of strange Synchronicities like "The Simpsons Predictions." Join us as we explore the bizarre world of seemingly prophetic events that have astonished the world. From uncanny occurrences in "The Simpsons" that foreshadowed real-life events to other eerie coincidences that defy explanation, we'll examine the fascinating instances where fiction appears to collide with reality. Buckle up as we explore the astonishing power of foresight and how these peculiar coincidences have captured the imagination of millions around the globe. Next, we journey through time to explore an unlikely connection: The Trail of Tears and the Great Irish Potato Famine." As history unfolds, we'll reveal a surprising thread that weaves together two seemingly unrelated events. Learn how the tragic forced removal of Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears intertwines with the devastating impact of the Irish Potato Famine in ways you could never have imagined. This unexpected connection sheds light on the complex tapestry of history and showcases the far-reaching consequences of human actions across continents and generations. Join us as we uncover these enigmatic stories and seek to understand the unexplainable. Whether you're a fan of the bizarre, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the world's hidden wonders, prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary, the unusual, and the inexplicable. Things you'll find inside this Box are strange synchronicities, Simpsons predictions, uncanny coincidences, mysterious events, reality-bending, prophetic visions, historical connections, Trail of Tears, Great Irish Potato Famine, unlikely ties, human history, bizarre wonders, unexplainable mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 20, 2023
#559: A Camera Named Pot Roast
Join Kat and Jethro as they uncover the enigmatic details surrounding the Mark Villella murder case and the inexplicable phenomenon known as the Canneto Di Caronia Fires. First, we explore the chilling account of the Mark Villella murder case in de Barry, Florida. Discover the unsettling details of this perplexing crime, where the investigation takes a mind-bending twist. As Jethro explores the layers of this baffling mystery, he uncovers a web of intrigue, deceit, and unforeseen circumstances that will shock you. Then Kat takes you on a journey to the picturesque village of Canneto Di Caronia in Italy, where an eerie phenomenon known as the Canneto Di Caronia Fires baffled locals and experts alike. Explore the bizarre incidents of spontaneous combustion, electrical malfunctions, and unexplained phenomena that plagued this quiet town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 17, 2023
#558: Lengthy Fun-Bagged Wood Nymph
Join Kat and Jethro as they uncover the bone-chilling tale of Ed Gein, one of history's most infamous figures. Step into the shadowy depths of Ed Gein's twisted mind, exploring the horrific crimes and shocking discoveries that earned him the title of the "Butcher of Plainfield." Discover the macabre details of his murderous spree; the eerie human remains he transformed into grotesque souvenirs, and the psychological darkness that consumed him. This chilling account of true crime will send shivers down your spine and make you question the depths of human depravity. After the bone-chilling true crime story, let us transport you to the lighter side of the supernatural as we unveil the enigmatic legend of Slattenpatten and her intriguing feature—her extraordinarily large breasts. Join Kat and Jethro as they embark on a journey into folklore, exploring the curious tales surrounding the legendary Slattenpatten. Discover the whimsical stories and myths that have circulated through the ages, delving into the origins, cultural significance, and enduring fascination surrounding this peculiar legend. Prepare to be both amused and bewildered by the peculiar nature of Slattenpatten's tale. Join The Box of Oddities hosts for an unforgettable episode where the dark and light sides of human curiosity intertwine. Delve into the horrifying crimes of Ed Gein and then find solace in the peculiar and lighthearted legend of Slattenpatten. Whether you're drawn to the depths of true crime or yearn for the whimsy of folklore, this episode promises to leave you captivated and craving more. Unlock the secrets behind these two extraordinary topics, offering a fascinating blend of the macabre and the whimsical. Check out the Podurama Podcast Player Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 13, 2023
#557: A Cheese Dispensing ATM
In the first segment, Jethro unearths spine-tingling stories of encounters with earth-bound spirits. He'll explore firsthand accounts of ghostly apparitions, haunted houses, and inexplicable phenomena that blur the line between the living and the departed. From eerie whispers in the night to chilling encounters with spectral figures, these encounters will send shivers down your spine and leave you pondering the mysteries of the afterlife. In the second half of the episode, Kat journeys through time to explore the unconventional world of currency. Discover the strange and sometimes bizarre objects used as mediums of exchange throughout history. From chunks of tea to giant stone discs and some things you won't believe, Kat unravels the fascinating stories behind these unconventional forms of money. They delve into the cultural and historical contexts that shaped these curious currencies and challenge our conventional notions of trade and value. So, prepare your pork taint for a double dose of curiosity as The Box of Oddities invites you to embark on an extraordinary adventure. Enter into the realm of spirits lurking among us, and uncover the intriguing tales of unusual objects that held value in the past. It is time. Embrace the weird, the mysterious, and the captivating stories that lie within this episode of The Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 10, 2023
#556: A Seahorse Named Carl
Join Kat and Jethro on another mind-bending journey into the extraordinary world of mysteries and wonders. First, we unravel the enigma of the elusive "rods" or "sky fish." Have you ever caught a glimpse of these fascinating, darting anomalies streaking across the sky? We explore the origins, theories, and compelling evidence surrounding these mysterious aerial entities. Uncover the debate between skeptics and believers, and discover the jaw-dropping footage captured by curious enthusiasts around the world. Prepare to have your perceptions of the sky forever altered. Next, we plunge beneath the waves to explore the enchanting realm of aquatic communication. Fish, those extraordinary denizens of the deep, have long captivated our imaginations. But did you know that they possess a vast repertoire of bizarre sounds that they use to communicate with one another? Dive deep into the depths of the ocean as we unravel the symphony of underwater life. Discover how certain species produce clicks, grunts, hums, and even singing to convey messages, claim territories, attract mates, and evade predators. Prepare yourself for an auditory exploration that will redefine your understanding of fish and their extraordinary abilities. Unleash your inner Freak as you embark on an adventure that will stretch the boundaries of your imagination. Tune in to The Box of Oddities and prepare to be amazed by the mysteries that await within the realms of the sky and the depths of the ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 06, 2023
#555: Gobbling Up A Potato Pie
Join Kat and Jethro on an intriguing journey as they explore the mysterious world of the Box of Oddities. In this episode, dive deep into the mysterious realm of Baba Vanga, a blind Bulgarian mystic renowned for her astounding prophetic abilities. Discover the astonishing accuracy of her predictions and marvel at her life's extraordinary story. Baba Vanga's gift has perplexed skeptics and believers alike, from foreseeing natural disasters to political upheavals and technological advancements. Unravel the mysteries surrounding her life, explore the veracity of her predictions, and delve into her profound impact on our collective consciousness. In the second part of this episode, embark on an unexpected culinary adventure as Kat uncovers the bizarre and tragic tales of individuals who met their untimely demise after consuming potatoes. While this versatile tuber is a staple in countless diets worldwide, learn about the peculiar cases where potatoes turned deadly. Unearth the historical context, scientific explanations, and peculiar circumstances that led to these unfortunate incidents. From the infamous "Green Potatoes of Doom" to unexpected reactions, you'll be amazed by the unusual stories that revolve around this seemingly harmless vegetable. Join us at the intersection of clairvoyance and tragedy in this episode of the Box of Oddities. Whether you're a skeptic seeking to understand the unexplained or a curious mind eager for unconventional knowledge, this episode will leave you questioning the extraordinary phenomena surrounding us. We invite you to join us and embrace the peculiarities that make our world endlessly fascinating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 03, 2023
#554: An Electric Spear And A Chicken
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we delve into the remarkable tales of two extraordinary individuals who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on history. Prepare to be amazed as we explore the mesmerizing stories of Edwin Robinson, a man whose life took an unimaginable turn, and the iconic figure known as Stagecoach Mary. Our journey begins with Edwin Robinson, a man whose life was forever altered after a devastating car accident robbed him of his sight and hearing. Unravel the astonishing account of how a seemingly ordinary chicken played a vital role in Edwin's path to recovery. Discover the astounding connection between Edwin and this feathered companion as we delve into the captivating science and personal anecdotes behind this miraculous journey. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the resilience of the human spirit and the unexpected ways in which hope can emerge from the most unlikely of sources. Continuing our exploration of extraordinary lives, we shine a spotlight on the unforgettable figure of Stagecoach Mary. Brace yourself for an exhilarating ride as we uncover the captivating exploits of this trailblazing woman who defied societal norms and blazed a trail of her own. From her role as the first African American female stagecoach driver to her fearless reputation as a skilled markswoman, prepare to be enthralled by the incredible adventures that defined Stagecoach Mary's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 29, 2023
#553: An Oscillating Purgatory
Welcome to another mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities, where we explore our world's strangest and most fascinating corners! In this installment, we delve into two mysterious topics that will leave you questioning the boundaries of human perception and the mysteries of the afterlife. First, we plunge into the chilling realm of the fear frequency and the severe impact of infrasound on our minds. Join Jethro as we unravel the eerie connection between low-frequency sound waves and their ability to induce spine-tingling sensations, anxiety, and even terror. Discover the hidden power of infrasound and its unsettling effects on unsuspecting individuals, exposing the dark side of sound that lurks beneath our conscious awareness. In the second part of our episode, Kat embarks on a macabre journey into the realm of Optography. Can an image indeed be developed from the eye of a deceased person? We explore this enigmatic phenomenon that has fascinated scientists and mystics alike. Unlock the secrets behind the intriguing concept of capturing a final image from the retinal imprints of a dying person's last moments. Join us as we investigate the historical attempts, scientific theories, and eerie anecdotes surrounding Optography, blurring the line between science, pseudoscience, and the supernatural. Prepare to have your senses challenged and your mind expanded as we delve into infrasound-induced fear and the eerie art of Optography. Join Kat and Jethro on The Box of Oddities as they navigate the strange, the bizarre, and the unexpected, taking you on an unforgettable auditory adventure that will leave you both intrigued and unsettled. Brace yourself for a Box of Oddities episode that pushes the boundaries of what you thought was possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 26, 2023
#552: A Dairy Product Decoy Ploy
In this episode, we uncover two mind-boggling mysteries that will leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. First up, we explore the uncanny correlation between giant owls and UFO sightings. Join us as we unravel the inexplicable connection between these magnificent nocturnal birds and the unexplained encounters with unidentified flying objects. We examine spine-chilling accounts of witnesses who claim to have experienced both owl sightings and close encounters with extraterrestrial entities. Could there be a hidden link between these seemingly unrelated phenomena? Tune in to discover the astonishing revelations that might redefine your understanding of the universe. We then plunge into the depths of the ocean to investigate the baffling Bloop sound, a haunting underwater noise detected off the coast of Chile. Dive deep with us as we navigate through the murky waters of this enduring enigma. We examine scientific theories and delve into the possibilities of colossal undiscovered sea creatures or even otherworldly origins behind the mysterious Bloop. Each episode of The Box of Oddities is meticulously hand-crafted by old-world podcast artisans to satisfy your appetite for the strange and unusual. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the world of unexplained phenomena as we unearth the secrets that defy conventional wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 22, 2023
#551: A Ghost Smudged My Mirror
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, join Kat and Jethro as they step into the eerie world of the Myrtles Plantation, a place cloaked in legend and ghostly encounters. Discover the haunted history that shrouds this iconic Southern mansion, known for its paranormal activities and spine-tingling tales of apparitions. From the infamous Chloe to the eerie mirror with a chilling secret, explore the ghostly residents and chilling events that have made the Myrtles Plantation one of the most haunted destinations in America. Then, the baffling mystery surrounding Pierre April, an ordinary man who found himself in a bewildering predicament. Uncover the astonishing story of Pierre waking up in a ditch with no memory of who he was or how he ended up there. Kat and Jethro explore the circumstances surrounding Pierre's amnesia and the extraordinary efforts made to uncover his true identity. Immerse yourself in the world of haunted histories and forgotten identities, and let Kat and Jethro guide you through the dark corridors of the Myrtles Plantation and the puzzling enigma of Pierre April's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 19, 2023
#550: Pan-Seared Tennis Shoe
In this installment, we unravel the bizarre journey of pizza through time, exploring its unusual evolution and surprising origins. From ancient flatbreads to modern-day toppings, join us as we uncover the captivating story behind everyone's favorite slice. But that's not all! Prepare to be captivated by the enigmatic phenomenon known as shadow people. These mysterious entities have intrigued and terrified people for centuries, lurking in the corners of our perception. Join Kat and Jethro as they delve into their eerie existence, examining chilling encounters, historical accounts, and possible explanations for this perplexing enigma. Whether you're a seasoned Box of Oddities listener or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to leave you astounded and eager for seconds. The Box of Oddities, if it's weird, we talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 15, 2023
#549: Penguins In My Shoes
Join us for the chilling mystery surrounding the ancient mummy known as Otzi, the Iceman. Unearthed from the icy depths of the Ötztal Alps, this 5,300-year-old relic presents an intriguing puzzle. Discover the strange and unexplained events that have occurred since Otzi's discovery and the perplexing notion of a curse that may befall those who come into contact with this frozen enigma. As Kat and Jethro examine the chilling evidence, they'll navigate the realms of archaeology, folklore, and the supernatural to shed light on the secrets held by this ancient time traveler. Next, prepare to be captivated by the astonishing tale of Beatriz Flamini, a woman who spent an unfathomable 500 days buried beneath the earth. Imprisoned in a grave-like pit, her plight becomes a testament to the endurance of the human spirit and the mysterious powers that lie dormant beneath our feet. Journey with our hosts as they uncover the events leading up to Beatriz's underground experiment, the psychological and physical challenges she faced during her ordeal. The Box of Oddities invites you to join them on a dual expedition of enigmatic proportions, exploring the lingering curse of an ancient iceman and the astonishing resilience of Beatriz Flamini buried deep within the earth. Prepare to have your mind stretched and your curiosity piqued as these stories transport you into realms of mystery, wonder, and the extraordinary. Step inside the box, and unlock the secrets that lie within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 12, 2023
#548: A Steam-Powered Mechanical Bull
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we explore peculiar phenomena and remarkable inventions! Join Kat and Jethro as they embark on a mind-bending journey through two distinct topics that will leave you questioning the boundaries of science and human ingenuity. First, we unveil the captivating mysteries surrounding the Philadelphia Experiment, a legendary event steeped in intrigue and conspiracy. Explore the enigmatic tale of a secret naval experiment that allegedly rendered the USS Eldridge invisible and teleported hrough time and space. Discover the astonishing theories, firsthand accounts, and controversial aftermath that continue to fascinate both skeptics and believers. In the second segment, we uncover the lesser-known inventions of famous inventors. While renowned inventors have left an indelible mark on history with their iconic creations, hidden gems are among their lesser-celebrated innovations. Prepare to be amazed as we shine a light on these unsung marvels, revealing the ingenuity and creativity that often go unnoticed. From Edison's surprising inventions beyond the light bulb to Benjamin Franklin's lesser-known discoveries, we celebrate the unsung heroes of innovation and unveil their intriguing contributions to the world. The Box of Oddities invites you to explore the unexplained, marvel at the ingenuity of inventors, and ponder the mysteries that defy conventional understanding. Join us on this extraordinary adventure, where the boundaries of reality are challenged, and the wonders of the unknown await. The Box of Oddities. If it's weird, we talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 08, 2023
#547: Hoedown On The Giza Plateau
Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the depths of human darkness, followed by an exploration of a puzzling phenomenon that has baffled experts for centuries. In this gripping episode of "Box of Oddities," Kat and Jethro delve into two distinct topics that will captivate and unsettle you in equal measure. First, brace yourself as they uncover one of the most disturbing true crime stories ever featured on the show. This bone-chilling tale will test the limits of your courage and leave you questioning the depths of human depravity. Warning: This segment is not for the faint of heart. Following the unsettling true crime narrative, we transition to a completely different enigma: the mysterious moving caskets of Barbados. Travel with them to the sun-soaked shores of this Caribbean island as they unravel the peculiar events surrounding these inexplicable phenomena. From accounts of coffins mysteriously changing positions to eerie eyewitness testimonies, you'll be gripped by the haunting allure of this centuries-old mystery. Tune in to this captivating episode of The Box of Oddities as Kat and JG fearlessly navigate the darkest corners of humanity and venture into the perplexing realm of unexplained phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 05, 2023
#546: Ancient Atoms And Problematic Portraits
Step into the world of intriguing and offbeat curiosities in this episode of the Box of Oddities. We're opening the box to dive into two compelling topics, a fascinating journey that will take you from ancient philosophers' wisdom to a modern artist's courage. We begin with a mind-bending exploration of ancient atomic theory, first conceptualized over 2,000 years ago. How did the ancients envision concepts laying the groundwork for our current understanding of quantum physics? We trace this miraculous scientific evolution and delve into the parallels and contrasts with contemporary physics. How could advanced concepts of atomic structures, quantum mechanics, and the nature of matter have been understood 2,000 years ago? Then, we switch gears to bring you the remarkable tale of Sarah Biffon, an artist who never let her physical challenges define her. Born with no arms, Sarah defied the odds and carved out a successful career as a revered portrait artist. Her inspiring story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. We discuss how she created stunning works of art and earned international respect. This episode is a compelling reminder of humanity's enduring ability to innovate, understand, and overcome. Whether you're a science enthusiast, an art lover, or an admirer of compelling stories, this Box of Oddities episode has something for you. Join us as we uncover the extraordinary in the ordinary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 01, 2023
#545: I've Got Magma Feet!
In this bone-chilling episode of Box of Oddities, we delve into the spectral echoes of Brazil's infamous Joelma building and then descend into the recently discovered labyrinth of ancient demon traps. Brace yourselves, Freaks; this is a ride you won't forget First, we journey into the heart of Sao Paulo, where a towering structure known as the Joelma Building casts a dark shadow. Plagued by tragedy and teeming with stories of eerie hauntings, this once-bustling edifice now harbors the secrets of its haunted past. We unravel the twisted timeline of this architectural enigma, from its tragic fire in 1974, claiming hundreds of lives, to the chilling tales of apparitions and inexplicable occurrences that have since seeped into local lore. What spectral secrets does the Joelma hold? Join us as we sift through the ashes of its history and explore its ghostly lore. Next, we swap the urban jungle for ancient mysteries as we delve into a groundbreaking archaeological find. Unearthed in a remote corner of the world, a bewildering demon trap has recently been discovered. This arcane mechanism, steeped in legend and fear, was used by our ancestors in their desperate attempts to protect themselves from unseen forces. What are these mystifying objects, and how did our forebears use them to ward off evil? We probe these chilling artifacts, examine their history, and try to understand the ancient rituals and beliefs that gave rise to their creation. From the eerie echoes of a tormented skyscraper to the mysteries of ancient demon traps, this episode of Box of Oddities promises an eerie exploration of history, tragedy, fear, and the uncanny. Tune in, and hold on tight as we delve deep into these fascinating narratives that defy our understanding of the world. #BoxofOddities #Podcast #JoelmaBuilding #HauntedHistory #DemonTraps #Archaeology #Supernatural #AncientMysteries #Paranormal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 29, 2023
#544: Future Tandem Bicycle Needs
Join Kat and Jethro on this episode of Box of Oddities as they unearth two astonishing stories from the past. Prepare to dive headfirst into the enigmatic world of Wilmer McLean, a Civil War-era grocer whose life took an uncanny turn and a mind-boggling Victorian craze that only the elite could indulge in. First, we uncover the paradoxical life of Wilmer McLean, a grocer during the Civil War era whose fate was astonishing and strangely ironic. You won't believe the bizarre series of events that followed this ordinary grocer's life from the first day of the war to the last. Then, we transport you to the opulent era of Victorian England, where the rich indulged in a peculiar craze that left the rest of society in awe. Discover the strange obsession that swept through the elite, an extravagant fascination that only the privileged few could afford to partake. Prepare to be captivated by the bizarre pastime that dumbfounded even the most curious minds. Get ready to explore the forgotten corners of history, where the extraordinary meets the absurd, in this episode of Box of Oddities! If it's weird, we talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 25, 2023
#543: Oatmeal And Biological Material
Immerse yourself in the mythical realm of ancient Greece as Jethro brings to life the legendary tale of Talos. Discover the incredible engineering marvels of this giant bronze automaton said to guard the island of Crete. Uncover the origins of Talos, his role in Greek mythology, and the awe-inspiring capabilities attributed to this ancient mechanical creation. Talos has fascinated scholars and history enthusiasts for centuries. Prepare to be astounded by the mysteries surrounding this ancient Greek robot. Then, journey through time with Kat to explore the captivating development of Time Balls. Unveil the historical significance and technological advancements that led to the creation of these unique timekeeping devices. Witness how Time Balls evolved from their humble beginnings as maritime navigational aids to becoming a cultural phenomenon that revolutionized time synchronization across cities and nations. As always, Kat and Jethro infuse their trademark wit, curiosity, and meticulous research into this episode, ensuring an engaging and entertaining exploration of these peculiar topics. Prepare for a mix of historical insights, intriguing anecdotes, and thought-provoking discussions that make "Box of Oddities" a must-listen podcast for those fascinated by the unusual, the unexplained, and the marvels of human ingenuity. The Box of Oddities. If it's weird, we talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 22, 2023
#542: Barefoot In Pilgrim-y Times
In this episode of the Box of Oddities, we unfold two interesting stories that speak volumes about the human spirit and the peculiarities of our past. Dive into the heart of Joplin, Missouri, as we explore the awe-inspiring tales of the 'Butterfly People'. Experience the wonder of these mythical beings, credited with saving lives during the devastating Joplin tornado. As we dissect eyewitness accounts and local folklore, we unveil the intriguing aspects of these supposed guardian angels in the midst of chaos. Discover how these 'Butterfly People' have forever imprinted themselves on the collective psyche of Joplin. Next, we take a sharp turn back in time to the bizarre, and often harsh ways we used to shame criminals. Pillories, stocks, and scarlet letters - we cover it all. We expose the eccentric, often brutal societal norms of historical crime and punishment, shedding light on the bizarre rituals that once constituted 'justice'. From public humiliation in the town square to the curious case of the drunkard cloak, we unravel the odd methods of correcting 'unacceptable' behavior. Join us in this Box of Oddities episode as we bridge the gap between the extraordinary and the infamous. Unearth these stories from the past that continue to baffle, amaze and, in some cases, inspire us. Whether it's the mysterious 'Butterfly People' or the outlandish criminal shaming practices, remember, you can't look away from a Box of Oddities. It's like a really bad accident. But fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 18, 2023
#541: A Camel Broke My Toilet
Step into the world of the extraordinary with The Box of Oddities as we uncover two astonishing tales that will leave you both fascinated and intrigued. First, we delve into the enigmatic history of the "Casket Girls" of New Orleans. These mysterious young women arrived in the city in the early 18th century, each carrying a peculiar wooden chest. Legend has it that these chests contained more than just their personal belongings, but something far more unsettling. Join us as we explore the eerie rumors surrounding these silent figures, their elusive origins, and the spine-chilling rumors that surround their chests to this day. We then shift our focus to a country grappling with an unexpected problem – a severe feral camel conundrum. Discover the astonishing story of a land where camels roam free, running amok in their search for sustenance. We uncover the captivating reasons behind the escalating camel population, the ecological impact they pose, and the unique strategies employed to manage this unconventional challenge. The Box Of Oddities. If it's weird, we talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 15, 2023
#540: Scratchin' Fanny And The Flamboyant Bucket Brigade
Step into the extraordinary realm of curiosities in this episode of "Box of Oddities." Join Kat and Jethro as they delve into the annals of history, unearthing two remarkable tales that will leave you bewildered and enthralled. Or at least mildly entertained. In the first segment, we explore the astonishing and comical events surrounding the infamous War of the Oaken Bucket. Prepare to be amazed as we take you back to the 14th century in the heart of Italy, where two rival cities, Bologna and Modena, engaged in an absurd and lighthearted conflict over a simple wooden bucket. Discover the peculiar circumstances that led to this unusual battle, the peculiar tactics employed, and the unexpected outcome that forever etched this peculiar war into history. But the journey into the bizarre doesn't end there. Brace yourself for a spine-chilling encounter as we transport you to the eerie streets of London in the second segment. Uncover the dark and mysterious events surrounding the haunting of William and Elizabeth Kent. Step into their haunted dwelling, witness the unexplainable phenomena that plagued their lives, and hear the spine-tingling tales of a restless spirit and inexplicable occurrences that gripped this Victorian neighborhood. Prepare to have your hair stand on end as we unravel the secrets behind this haunting tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 11, 2023
#539: Precious Codfish Wallet
First, we delve into the mysterious and unsolved case of the Hinterkaifeck Murders. In 1922, a gruesome crime took place on a remote farm in Germany, where six people were brutally murdered. What's even more chilling is that the killer may have lived in the house with the victims for several days before committing the heinous act. Join us as we uncover the eerie facts surrounding this case and attempt to unravel the mystery of the Hinterkaifeck Murders. Then, we switch gears to explore the strange tale of the Hammersmith Ghost and the vigilante gangs that tried to capture it. In the early 1800s, the residents of Hammersmith, London, were terrified by a ghostly figure that allegedly roamed the streets at night. Despite the efforts of the police to capture the ghost, a group of vigilantes took matters into their own hands. But was the Hammersmith Ghost truly supernatural or something more sinister? Tune in to find out! Join us for an episode full of intrigue, suspense, and the bizarre. Don't forget to subscribe to Box of Oddities and leave us a review if you enjoy the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 08, 2023
#538: A Most Deadly Picnic
On this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Reverend Archie Mitchell, his wife Elsie, and their five children. The Mitchell family stumbled upon a Japanese Balloon while out on a picnic, and as they were examining it, a bomb inside detonated. Join us as we explore the circumstances surrounding this tragic event and why it happened. Then, we shift gears to discuss the fascinating world of animals that can both lay eggs and give live birth. These creatures, known as "oviparous viviparous" or "ovoviviparous," have a unique reproductive system that allows them to give birth to live young that develop inside eggs. We'll take a closer look at some examples of oviparous viviparous animals, including certain types of lizards, and explore the evolutionary advantages of this unusual reproductive strategy. So, join us for an episode that covers the tragic and the fascinating, the strange and the unusual - this is Box of Oddities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 04, 2023
#537: A Strange Use For Shoes
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we're talking about the Aghori Sadhus. Now, we know what you're thinking. "What the heck is an Aghori Sadhu?" Well, strap in Freaks, because this is gonna get weird. The Aghori Sadhus are a group of Hindu holy men who have some, let's say, unconventional religious practices. But don't worry, we promise we won't give you nightmares. Just don't listen to this episode while you're eating. Next, we're switching gears and diving into the inspiring life of Sarah Rector, a bonafide badass. Sarah was born in 1902 in Oklahoma and, through a strange twist of fate, became one of the wealthiest black people in America at the age of 11. That's right, 11 years old and rolling in the dough. But it wasn't just about the money. Sarah used her wealth and influence to fight for civil rights and make a difference in her community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 01, 2023
#536: Dead Men Can't Golf
In this episode of the Box of Oddities, we delve into the strange and unsettling story of the curse of King Louis XIV's blood. After the French monarch was beheaded, his blood was collected and preserved in a vial. Legend has it that whoever possesses the vial will suffer from a curse that brings them bad luck and misfortune. Over the years, the vial changed hands multiple times and was even used in bizarre medical experiments. But did the curse really exist, or was it just a myth? Join us as we explore the history and mystery of King Louis XIV's cursed blood. Then, Have you ever heard of James Christopher Harrison, the Australian man with "golden blood"? In this episode of the Box of Oddities, we tell the remarkable story of Harrison and his unusual blood that has saved countless lives, including those of newborn babies. Harrison's blood has been dubbed "golden" because it is so precious and valuable. But how did he come to have this extraordinary blood type, and what makes it so special? Join us as we uncover the fascinating science and history behind James Christopher Harrison's golden blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 27, 2023
#535: Something About Dogs And Cheese
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we take an in-depth look at the haunting and bizarre accounts surrounding The London Necropolis Railway. Are the many reported sightings of the ghost train true? Or have people just gone off the rails? Then, the human mind is a beautiful and sometimes terrifying thing. Find out about how it filters the barrage of incoming data so that we can make sense of the world around us and perceive what we call reality. BOX535 is a journey that's strange, morbid, and yet at the same time enlightening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 24, 2023
#534: A Severe Shortage Of Medieval Pencils
Are we living in the year 1726 and don't realize it? We dig into the mysterious and controversial Phantom Time Hypothesis, which suggests that a significant portion of the early medieval period never actually existed. We examine the evidence for and against this theory and discuss the implications of such a radical revision of our understanding of history. Then, we switch gears and take a look at the smallest penguins in the world and the unusual measures taken to protect them. These adorable creatures are facing numerous threats, including habitat loss and climate change, but one particular threat is quite surprising. We explore the creative solutions that scientists and conservationists have come up with to ensure the survival of these tiny penguins and the challenges they face in implementing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 20, 2023
#533: Inebriated Aeronautics
In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of Objectum Sexuality, a condition where individuals fall in love with inanimate objects. From the Eiffel Tower to a vintage car, we discuss the stories of people who have formed romantic and sexual attachments with strange objects and the psychological underpinnings of this rare phenomenon. In the second part of the episode, we share the unbelievable story of a man who won a bet that involved alcohol and a stolen airplane. We discuss the details of this outrageous bet and the consequences that followed. From legal troubles to public backlash, we take a closer look at the fallout of this daring and reckless stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 17, 2023
#532: Sub-Aqua Postal Facility
In this episode, we discuss the controversial hypothesis that UFOs don't come from outer space but hail from an alternate dimension. We'll take you on a journey through strange sightings, and unexplained phenomena, and share our take on what could be going on here. Is it aliens or something even weirder? Next, we'll investigate post offices located in bizarre places. From underwater to mountaintops, and more. The most hilarious and absurd locations for post offices worldwide and we'll attempt to explain why on earth they decided to set up shop there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 13, 2023
#531: An Angel Soaked In Urine
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities Podcast, we explore the bizarre world of research grants awarded to study some truly ridiculous things. You won't believe what kind of strange and bizarre experiments people have gotten funding for! We also introduce you to the fascinating story of the first female tattoo artist in the United States. Get ready to hear about the bold and daring woman who broke barriers and left her mark on the tattoo industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 10, 2023
#530: Haunting Visions & Strange Statutes
In today's episode, we will take you on a journey through two completely unrelated topics that we guarantee will have you both spooked and amused. First up, we dive into the strange world of the Bellagio fountains. A popular tourist attraction located in Las Vegas that has been said to contain supernatural sightings. We heard from a Freak Family member who claims to have seen mysterious images emerging from the water in the dead of night. What's more, there seem to be other people who have witnessed the same thing. Could there be some truth to these stories or are they simply the results of overactive imaginations? After we leave the fountains behind, we also take a look at some of the most popular misconceptions about laws that people believe are real but are actually just myths. From dancing being illegal in Sweden to the widely held belief that it's illegal to drive with the interior lights on, we explore the truth behind these popular but false beliefs. So, whether you're looking for a good laugh or a haunting mystery, we have you covered. Join us for an entertaining and informative ride through the unexpected and outlandish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 06, 2023
#529: Altered States and Cursed Movie Sets
Are you ready to explore the mysteries of altered states of consciousness and cursed movie sets? In this episode, we delve into the fascinating research of John C. Lilly, a renowned scientist who devoted his life to studying altered states of reality. Lilly's work led him down a rabbit hole of strange and unusual experiences, including encounters with dolphins, psychedelic drugs, and even communication with extraterrestrial entities. But that's not all - we also dive into the unsettling phenomenon of cursed movie sets. From the unexplainable accidents on the set of The Conjuring to the mysterious corpses discovered on the set of an Academy Award-winning film, we'll uncover the spine-chilling tales that have plagued Hollywood for years. So whether you're a fan of mind-bending research or a lover of all things spooky, this episode is sure to captivate your imagination. Join us for a journey into the unexplained, as we explore the strange and intriguing topics of John C. Lilly's research and cursed movie sets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 03, 2023
#528: The Eccentric Baroness and Surviving the Open Sea
In this episode, we delve into the life and strange behavior of Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, an avant-garde artist and poet known for her eccentricities and unconventional ways. From her provocative fashion sense to her bizarre performance art, we examine how she challenged the norms of her time and influenced the Dada movement. Next, the remarkable survival story of Poon Lim, a Chinese sailor who spent 130 days alone on a raft in the South Atlantic during World War II. With no food, water, or communication tools, Poon Lim had to rely on his wits and resourcefulness to stay alive in the harsh conditions of the open sea. Join us on this captivating journey through history as we uncover the fascinating lives of Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven and Poon Lim. Whether you're a history buff, a survival enthusiast, or simply curious about human nature's eccentricities, this episode will surely captivate and intrigue you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 30, 2023
#527: Artificial Intelligence and a Missing Pirate
In this episode, we explore two intriguing and unrelated topics that will keep you on the edge of your seat. First, we delve into the future of artificial intelligence and what it means for the human race if machines become sentient. Can they become more intelligent than us, and what happens when they do? We take a look at the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a scenario. Next, we switch gears to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Owen Parfitt, a A British man who vanished over 260 years ago without a trace. What happened to him, and why has the mystery remained unsolved for so long? We examine the clues and theories surrounding his disappearance, from supernatural forces to hidden treasure. Join Kat and Jethro for a lively and entertaining discussion on these two fascinating topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 27, 2023
#526: Ghosts Don't Have Bones
A UFO as wide as a football field and the speculation that it could be just one of many from a much larger alien exploration team. JG gets into all the “could it be”. Kat shares the discovery of what some believe to be the murderous ghost dog of English lore, the Black Shuck. Aliens and Cryptids in this episode of The Box of Oddities, yeah, that sounds about right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 23, 2023
#525: The Unfathomable Mystery
Nikola Tesla had a lot of quarks. Uh, quirks. He did a lot, struggled a lot, and claimed a lot of wild things. Did the government steal his work? How did he get anything done with all the chatting with birds that he did? JG gets into it. Then, Kat goes all over the place to get to the bottom of the name of the St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Presidents, the Olympics, hot air balloons, it’s a good time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 20, 2023
#524: Just So You Know, I'm Dead
Are there people who really believe that they're dead? There are. And it's due to a rare disease. That's just one of the bizarre afflictions and rare illnesses that JG dives into. Then, we learn about the strange disappearance and even stranger reappearance of Lawrence Joseph Bader, also known as John "Fritz" Johnson. Kat has all the details in this episode of The Box Of Oddities. Listen ad-free! Become a Patron here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 16, 2023
#523: A Worm The Size Of A Bulldozer
How exactly does one fake their way to racing at Talladega? This guy did and then disappeared for 40 years! The story of L.W. Wright will get your mind racing (see what I did there?). Then, “which end is the head?” leads to the cute, cuddly, and downright adorable world of velvet worms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 13, 2023
#522: Trouser Shadow Puppetry
A generations-old mystery is solved and millions of dollars in sunken treasure is found! JG discusses the terrible fate of the steam-powered Westmoreland and its long-hidden booty. Kat races to tell you about a lent tradition of running and breakfast foods; Olney’s famous pancake race sounds fun and delicious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 09, 2023
#521: Who's Trying To Reanimate Murderers?
JG digs into AI and its weird evolution. Some early examples are really wild. Then, from ghost lights to spinning and spitting, Kat shares theatre superstitions in #521. *Episodes in no particular order* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 06, 2023
#520: Anomalies Of Space And Spirit
There’s a disturbance in the force… could it be? JG tells us about the Wilkes Land Gravitational Anomaly. Then, Kat shares the incredible story of John Thompson, a man who had his arms ripped off and I’m pretty sure could still whoop ass. It’s BOX520 and it’s prettier n’a speckled pup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 02, 2023
#519: The Postman With Rocks in His Pants
“The dream of one man.” JG shares how a postman’s stumble led to a life-long obsession. Then it’s Valentine’s Meat Juice! Kat gets into it! BOX519 need not be listened to five hundred nineteenth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 27, 2023
#518: One Bloody Tailgate Party
Off with their head! JG gets into the history of the guillotine. Then, comic book inspo. Kat explores where some of our fav characters came from in BOX518. Do the Dougie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 23, 2023
BOX517: Camper Toe Blood Sucker
Bits and bobs and toes and guts. JG shares fun tidbits you can amaze your friends with! Kat then dives into some ghosts of Thailand. It’s BOX517 and it’s smooth as Tennessee whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 20, 2023
BOX516: Relics In The Casket
What did Abraham Lincoln have buried with him? JG gets into that and other presidential oddities. Then Kat shares the story of the incredibly brave, Irene Sendler in BOX516. FckNzs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 16, 2023
BOX515: Pyrotechnic Charcuterie
The exhumation of an English poet led to a BIG surprise. Then, the butter was so deep, we lost our equipment! Lord Byron gets dug up and the Great Butter and Cheese Fire in BOX515. I am the passenger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 13, 2023
Box514: Old Sausage Pants Toth
Dairy product + sport = a good time! And he went down with his ship - and came back up! Unusual festivals culminate with a cheese rolling competition and the incredible survival of Harrison Okene in BOX514. Box of Oddities episodes need not be consumed in any particular order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 09, 2023
BOX513: An Angry Foul-Mouthed Tree Shrew
Giggle, guffaw, chuckle, JG explores the question “why do we laugh?”. And she was the greatest pirate who ever lived - Kat gets into Zheng Yi Sao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 06, 2023
BOX512: Like A Sexy Bob Barker
It wasn’t until 153 years after her passing Julia Pastrana was finally laid to rest - JG tells you why. Then, Kat takes us on a tour of catues. The performer known as the wolf woman and cat monuments around the world. Come with us on now on a journey… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 02, 2023
BOX511: Edwardian Script Flipping
What ghostly figure roams these corridors? And going once, going twice, this wife is sold! The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall and Old English wife selling in BOX511, sold as is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 30, 2023
BOX510: Digital Breadcrumbs
What happened to those hikers in the Panamanian forest? And the wet bandits got no chance with this lady! The mysterious deaths of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers and the remarkable Marie Van Brittan Brown in BOX510. Who run this mutha? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 26, 2023
BOX509: An Excellent Judge Of Police Footwear
When you believe in things you don’t understand, you suffer; JG dives into superstitions from around the world. Then, when the dame walked in - Pinkerton’s lady dick! It’s BOX509 - listen before you bite the linoleum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 23, 2023
BOX508: Big Nose, Fat Ass
What’s scarier than an army of the dead? Not much it turns out! And how we get to and fro - the history of the passport in BOX508. Gentle, for your most sensitive parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 19, 2023
BOX507: Flashlights For Eyeballs
“It was a shock to all of us” JG takes us on a cyber mystery rollercoaster. Kat lightens the mood with some sexy biochemistry lab time. It’s BOX507 and she loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 16, 2023
BOX506: Boobs And Welding
When garage tinkering leads to theft and time travel -JG fills us in. Then, “it’s so bad, it’s good!” Kat shares all the deets about the museum of bad art. It’s BOX506 and it’s lite, but satisfying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 12, 2023
BOX505: Vindictively Cooking Cabbage
Who is this mummy and why is he so upset? And whose heart is this? The mystery of the Royal screaming mummy and Richard the Lionheart’s heart in BOX505. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 09, 2023
BOX504: Nocturnal Spirit Hair Braiding
Kids these days are barking like dogs and starting fires. The incredible Oksana Malaya and the haunted Mary Ellen MacDonald in BOX504. 504, is that right? Shit, that’s a lot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 05, 2023
BOX503: Are You My Mommy?
A mysterious door-to-door gas attack? Or something else? JG digs in. Then, Kat shares a rare illness that will blow your mind and stain your sheets. The Mad Gasser of Mattoon and chromhidrosis in BOX502. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 02, 2023
BOX502: A Perplexing Scrub Hen
Mom! The floor faces are back! JG discusses the faces of Bélmez. The boobys and more! The sometimes hilarious names of birds in BOX502. Don’t forget to recycle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 29, 2022
BOX501: Aerated Sass
A survival mystery JG explains with: “portal”. Then, a gun that can be seen from space - what could go wrong? The story of E.A. Oxford and experimental weapons in BOX501. Please don’t sue us, Levi’s, thanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 26, 2022
BOX500: The BOO Holiday Collection Vol. II
Collection #2 of nostalgic topics from holidays passed. Terrible toys, festive foods, and more in this Yuletide compilation. Happy holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 22, 2022
BOX499: The BOO Holiday Collection Vol. 1
Unwrap one of two collections of holiday topics curated for your festive Yuletide enjoyment. It’s mostly about bones. Happy holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 19, 2022
BOX498: Sleeping With A Frozen Dead Guy
Human DNA contains a bit of a mystery and a woman’s amazing activity survival story. Alien/ghost DNA and Ada Blackjack in BOX498. Oy, with the poodles already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 15, 2022
BOX497: Dragons, Toilets And Ballpoint Pens
Salamanders and dinosaurs. The sometimes surprising histories of common items and the tyrannosaurus missing link in BOX497. Do not use on broken skin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 12, 2022
BOX496: A Belly Full Of Fermented Dairy
The ancient Romans had a very unique method of extracting revenge from those who wronged them. JG has the story. And Kat explains why when driving through Finland, many have seen a thousand people standing in a field silently staring as they pass by. BOX496 is just sitting here watching the wheels go 'round and 'round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 08, 2022
BOX495: A Large, Angry, Urinating Bat
You may consider yourself one of the luckiest people alive after hearing Jethro's story. Or at least luckier than its subject. And don't you just love it when everyone thinks an animal has gone extinct but everyone is wrong? Kat has the details. It's Box495. Actual crash results may vary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 05, 2022
BOX494: Gangrene And Orange Peels
Why in a barrel, though? And a record-breaking attempt turns into a mystery. JG tells us the history of “going over Niagara” and Kat asks questions regarding the lost L'Oiseau Blanc. It’s BOX494 and it’s doing what had to be done, living under the gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 01, 2022
BOX493: Mourning Makes Me Peckish
Santa’s bone juice and coffins to caskets. Tidbits about that jolly old elf and the evolution of burials in the States in BOX494. Your tongue knows what your phone feels like. Check out Serenity Sweets and Self-Care for truly unique gift ideas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 28, 2022
BOX492: Camo Undies And Liquid Diamonds
A bunch of old dudes tell us how to be good wives. Then, it rains what on other planets?! 1950s advice for women and diamonds the size of ur anus in BOX492. You can jump into the fire but you'll never be free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 24, 2022
BOX491: Thanksgiving Cannibal Collection Vol. 2
It's the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S. so we thought, "we should put together a bunch of cannibal stories that we've done!" It may have been a mistake. Here's volume 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 24, 2022
BOX490: Thanksgiving Cannibal Collection Vol. 1
It's the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S. so we thought, "we should put together a bunch of cannibal stories that we've done!" It may have been a mistake. Here's volume 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 21, 2022
BOX489: Vibrating The Elephants To The Left
When is it okay to eat corpses? Then, a floating classical music concert - underground. Medicinal cannibalism and las Cuevas del Drach in BOX489. Keep away, the sow is mine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 17, 2022
BOX488: Cannibal Housing Options
Southwest U.S. red-headed cannibal giants. Could it be? And she will be the smartest person -forever. The Si-te-Cah and Marilyn vos Savant in BOX488. Allow to come to a complete stop before exiting. Check out our sister podcast The Shallow End With Schnebley And Toth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 14, 2022
BOX487: Beware The Flesh-Eating Turtles
Those sayings we hear every day? Where did they come from? JG has the surprising origins of some of them. Then, Kat tells us the true tale of the flesh-eating turtles. It's BOX478, and it's chockfull of seven essential vitamins and iron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 10, 2022
BOX486: Dragging The Bodies To The Ballroom
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Mon, November 07, 2022
BOX485: Sharing With The Pig Citizens
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Thu, November 03, 2022
BOX484: Digging Up Bodies All Nimbly - Bimbly
The highest-paid athlete in history, and nobody knows where his fortune is. Jethro has the details. And then Kat talks about the time that you'd start sweating and then you'd die. Almost immediately. Keep BOX484 away from sunlight, pets, and small children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 31, 2022
BOX483: Our 5th Halloween Special Pt. 2
It's the 5th Box of Oddities Halloween Special Part 2! True tales of the strange, the bizarre, and the unexpected as told by you the Freak Family! Part 2 drops on Halloween night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, October 29, 2022
BOX482: Our 5th Halloween Special Pt. 1
It's the 5th Box of Oddities Halloween Special Part 1! True tales of the strange, the bizarre, and the unexpected as told by you the Freak Family! Part 2 drops on Halloween night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 27, 2022
BOX481: Ukulele Picks For The Poor
Who doesn't love an artful insult? Especially one delivered with skill. Then, something in Maryland is draining all the blood from its victims. Jethro has some of the sickest burns in history and Kat tells us all about the legend of the Snallygaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 24, 2022
BOX480: Everything Was Made Of Bones
Historically, executions have been extremely grisly. Even more so for executions that are botched. Jethro has the horrifying details. And then Kat tells us about a church that's made from the bones of as many as 70,000 corpses. Do not leave BOX480 unattended in a hot vehicle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 20, 2022
BOX479: Buying Gifts For Your Cookware
JG tells us a cryptid story - that isn’t! And Kat takes us on a true crime rollercoaster. The Beast of Gévaudan and Audrey Marie Hilley in BOX479. Careful backing up in that Pinto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 17, 2022
BOX478: Blood And Maple Syrup
It started with “We did not think we could do any more damage” and ended with restoring a piece of history. Then, she’s always causing trouble, that doll! The *regular guys save the day* story of Grimsby Minster and Mandy the Haunted Doll in BOX478. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 13, 2022
BOX477: The Healing Power Of Gardening Implements
Can sound affect your physical and emotional well-being? Jethro tells us about "The Holy Frequency." Also, It's been said there are a million ways to say goodbye. Kat tells us about some of the most unusual burial practices from around the world. BOX477 is provided "as is" without any warranties expressed or implied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 10, 2022
BOX476: Ghost Rumors And Cocaine
Is Post Malone haunted? His interaction with Dybbuk Box might be exactly what that means. And a haunted cemetery in New Hampshire. No, two. Three creepy cemeteries in NH. Ok, there are seven. It’s BOXicantkeeptrackanymore. (Editor's note: it's Box476) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 06, 2022
BOX475: Robotically Induced Synesthesia
JG talks about people with robot parts getting the weather through colors in their brains. Kat shared the legend of the terrifying sausage monster of the Gobi. Cyborgs and the Mongolian Death Worm in BOX475. Mwah! Love you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 03, 2022
BOX474: Driving The Vultures From His Limbs
Today's specials: dried and pickled hand and cowardly baby killer. The Hand Of Glory and the Texarkana moonlight murders in BOX474. Bon Appétit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, September 29, 2022
A Message From Kat And Jethro
Thank you all for your concern regarding Hurricane Ian. We love you guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 29, 2022
BOX473: Butcher Scaffolding
Somehow, the stringy, dried appendage is not the creepiest part of this church. Then, beautiful plumage and powerful cramps - birds are amazing. JG shares the deets about Kostel Sv. Jakuba Vetsiho and toxic birds venerated by Kat. It's BOX473 and it beats, beats for only you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 26, 2022
BOX472: Poltergeist With A Sweet Tooth
Some terrifying stories from those who’ve experienced paranormal mahnahmanah and the mystery of the Carroll A. Deering in BOX472 Box of Oddities has been wearing a stupid man suit since 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 22, 2022
BOX471: Don't Put Gross Things Where You Eat
Sometimes the best horror stories are true. Jethro shares one that will shock and amaze. And then Kat tells us about some very strange practices involving footwear. The contents of BOX471 should not be fed to fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 19, 2022
BOX470: Taunting Frank Lloyd Wright
Giggle Smoke, Loco Weed, Jazz Cabbage. Mankind has had a long and complicated history with Cannabis. Jethro has the surprising and bizarre details. And then, one of the strangest collections of oddities ever housed in a roadside attraction. Kat tells us about The House On The Rock in Wisconsin. Box470 is safe for use around pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 15, 2022
BOX469: Marital Sweat Equity
A ritualistic murder to make drug runners invisible? JG digs in. Then Kat shares the incredible story of the woman whose super sniffer might change the future of medicine. It’s BOX469 and I'ma need a sentimental man or woman to pump me up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 12, 2022
BOX468: Fresh Blood For Bread-Making
As we move into "Halloween Quarter" Kat and JG bring the spooky. JG tells us about a vengeful ghost from the 1940s named Carl and Kat tells us about a 16th-century vampire named Peter. It's Box468! Now with a new non-slip surface! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 08, 2022
BOX467: Just Shovel It Into The Hull
We are not alone. This native/alien has been both everywhere and nowhere. Then, are you not entertained? Bizarre game shows in BOX467. Not dishwasher safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 05, 2022
BOX466: Chasing Wild Dogs From A Church
History is filled with terrible occupations - JG shares a few! Kat goes down under for a bizarre true crime cold case. It’s BOX466 and it likes hanging out with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 01, 2022
BOX465: 18th Century Robot Music Is Shrill
It terrified the settlers of the Great Plains in the late 19th century. And we are only now beginning to fully understand what it was. And what's better than a robot duck? A robot duck that poops! The mysterious "Prairie Madness" and the incredibly inventive mind of the 18th-century inventor and artist Jacques de Vaucanson. Do not reheat BOX465. Doing so may cause it to warp or melt. Listen to The Shallow End here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 29, 2022
BOX464: Gasmasks And Vaseline
Some of the everyday products you may find in your house have very strange origins. Jethro has the details. And then, Kat has the story of a grisly discovery that led police to possibly the dumbest criminals ever. Discontinue use of BOX464 if rash develops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 25, 2022
BOX463: Doing It Dorothy Style
He’d had enough of the government and decided to go it on his own. Then, drugs and bleeding and lobotomies, oh my! Price Leonard of Hutt River and some barbaric times in medical history in BOX463 - it’s never going to give you up or let you down. Listen to The Shallow end here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 22, 2022
BOX462: Dreaming Of Deadly Light Fixtures
Who among us does not enjoy a good haunted house story? Jethro has the dish on the Jean Harlow house in Los Angeles. And then Kat tells us about a new medical procedure that helps the blind to see. Using teeth? BOX462: is not to be used rectally. Check out The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 18, 2022
BOX461: Resisting The Advances Of A Pirate
That Helen Keller! She accomplished so much in her lifetime. But there's one thing she did that may blow your mind. Or not. We'll see. And then the mysterious disappearance of a former U.S. Vice President's daughter. If any defects are discovered while listening to BOX461, do not attempt to repair them yourself, but return to an authorized Box Of Oddities service center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 15, 2022
BOX460: Human Meat And Beef Steam
The theft that made a masterpiece! Then, an award you probably don’t want to get. The Mona Lisa - stolen! And the Bent Spoon Award in BOX460. Without passion, we’d truly be dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 11, 2022
Box459: Reanimating Dead Loved Ones In China
Is that what they meant to say? And my hamburger gave me hives! Messages lost in translation and Alpha Gal Syndrome in BOX459. Get down girl, go ‘head, get down. Check out our sister podcast The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 08, 2022
BOX458: A "Silly" Kidnapping
Talk in everlasting words, And dedicate them all to me… but where did some of these words start? JG digs in. Then, Kat tells us of a stupid plan and the stupid planners who planned it. The evolution of some English words and the Chowchilla kidnapping in BOX458. Want to listen to The Box of Oddities ad-free? Become a member of The Order Of Freaks here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 04, 2022
BOX457: Showering With A Bear
The ER is overrun with old, blue men! Then, corporal bear reporting for duty! JG tells us about the blue men mystery and Kat shares the story of Wojtek, the soldier bear in BOX457. Two, ten, eleven. Eyes, fingers, toes! Check out our new podcast "The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth" ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 01, 2022
BOX456: Breastfeeding Baby Lizard Statues
What’s the deal with that breastfeeding lizard lady? And could this man be more amazing? Nope. A Mesopotamian alien mystery and the lovely, stunning, heroic, and humble, Shavarsh Karapetyan in BOX456. Mishka Mousksa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 28, 2022
BOX455: Army Of The Dead
Is the key to another dimension simply a color? And why would a government treat these babies so poorly? The strange properties of Han Purple and the tragic story of the Dionne quintuplets. Neither the seller nor the manufacturer will be liable for any brain damage arising from listening to BOX455. We're very excited about our newest Box Of Oddities Production , The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth! If you haven't checked it out yet, Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 25, 2022
BOX454: Proton Beam Accelerator Party Trick
Story #1 Thanks for having us! Your rotten fruit looks amazing! Story #2 This building is 0️⃣ days since its last proton beam accident. The eccentric elite of the Regency era and Anatoli Bugorski in BOX454. If You Pray Enough, You Can Turn Yourself Into A Cat Person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 21, 2022
BOX453: Lazy Grave Robber
Dentistry - It’s not always been great. Then myths and things you may not know about the Mother of Exiles. Waterloo teeth and the Statue of Liberty in BOX453. Be a goldfish. Join us for our newest podcast The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 18, 2022
BOX452: 16th Century Smack Talk
Genius, talented, cantankerous, and stinky: this guy had it all! Then accident after accident left this Mainer a crooked man. Michelfunkelo and Leonard Trask, the wonderful invalid in BOX452. Fiskers don't make noise when they start up, just so you know. Join us for our newest podcast The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 14, 2022
BOX451: Bowling Alley Sushi
Spam and Savannah! The earliest example of junk email and the allegedly haunted Mercer-Williams House in BOX451. Direct motorist chemistry healthy photograph cultural measure. Also, check out The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 11, 2022
BOX450: Murderin' On A Full Stomach
What can go wrong when you eat your dead? And what can go right?!! Then, what did 62 school children see on that hot day in 1994? Kat and JG share Mortuary feasting and the Ariel School UFO incident. It’s BOX450 and I helped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 07, 2022
BOX449: Rancid Fish And Spoiled Milk
Why have tiny bodies been washing up on our shores for 20 years? And why is a mob forcing that couple to eat out of a toilet? The great Lego spill and unique wedding traditions in BOX449. Awww sooky sooky! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 04, 2022
BOX448: Quadruped Dentistry Is Lacking
JG takes us on a rollercoaster from climate change to mob murders. Then, Kat shares an unexpected discovery in a museum vault. BoO covers Lake Mead discoveries and deciphering a 2000-year-old mystery tablet. It’s BOX448 and she got it goin’ on, like Donkey Kong. If you click this link , you'll be given all-knowing consciousness. Or it will take you to our new podcast The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth. Either way, it's pretty cool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 30, 2022
BOX447: Clams. They're Better Than People
In BOX447 JG gets into the journals of a man from the past in the body of a man from the future. Then, Kat talks about “immortal” animals! Thanks for listening, you’re pretty great. We're very excited about our newest Box Of Oddities Production , The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth! If you haven't checked it out yet, Click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 27, 2022
BOX446: The Smell Of Bat-Winged Demons
Check out our newest podcast The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth! A half-human, half-animal with enormous, smooth bat wings. Seems legit. Then, space is coming for you while you nap - watch it! JG freaks us out with Van Meter's visitor and Kat shares the Hodges meteorite. It’s BOX446, and in the evenin', it's pretty pleasin'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 23, 2022
BOX445: A Large, Very Phallic Clam
Will anyone want a website? I don’t think so. Then, a trailblazer like no other. JG shares predictions about the internet that did not age well. Kat shares the story of Shirley Chisholm. It’s BOX444 and I’m going to have a nap now if you don’t mind. Check out our new podcast The Shallow End by clicking here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Tue, June 21, 2022
Bonus Box: A Deep Dive Into The Shallow End
As a bonus feature, here's the very first episode of our new podcast The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth. To listen to more or subscribe click this link! Thanks, Freaks! TSE001: A Scrum With a Guy In Underpants It's the very first episode of TSE! Lindsay tells us about a guy with a love for buffets and shotguns but hatred for cactus. Then, Jethro discovers a story of a man who will do anything for wine fresh from a tanker truck. TSE001 was assembled in the United States from U.S. and Japanese components. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 20, 2022
BOX443: 19th Century Plumbing Fixture Design Guy
Check out our New Podcast, The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth ! A murder case reopened 30 years later leads to more questions; and a regional toilet quandary. The Romeo and Juliet cold case and Pittsburgh potties in BOX443. Brace yourself, my dear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 16, 2022
BOX442: Split Gill Is A Fun Guy
JG gets into recent scientific advances in communicating with mushrooms. Then, Kat shares the incredible story of three men who survived their helicopter crashing into a volcano. It’s getting hot in here so listen to BOX442. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 13, 2022
BOX441: 19th Century Spite
It seemed like a tragic but not unusual death until they started looking deeper. And then we learn about the sweetest of revenge stories. Avoid prolonged exposure to BOX441. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 09, 2022
BOX440: Lost In A Morgue Somewhere
Why do we say the things we say and where did those phrases come from? And then, was there really a professional sports franchise named "The Corpus Christi Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits"? The strange historical origins of everyday phrases and the weird minor league baseball team names and mascots. Pre-1650 garb is required by all listeners of BOX440. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 06, 2022
BOX439: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Anus
Why do we say the things we say? And why’s this mongoose-cat-monkey-dog disemboweling Billy? The origin of phrases and the foosa fill up BOX439 real good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 02, 2022
BOX438: Old School Healing Broth
JG dives into antibiotic-resistant superbugs and the potential in our ancestor's healing books. Then, Kat explores the mysterious death of Christopher Case, which some believe was caused by a curse. It’s all stuffed inside the sausage casing that is BOX438. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 30, 2022
BOX437: Ladies In The Distant Treetops
If true, it would have been a huge presidential scandal one hundred years ago. Now, with today's technology, we know for sure if it was. And then, "they named what after who?" The salacious rumors that swirled about the 29th U.S. President Warren G. Harding and the strange inspiration used in naming newly discovered creatures. Box437 is not intended for use as a dental drill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 26, 2022
BOX436: Subterranean Iron-Age Gringotts
When did people make their way to the Americas? Looks like it may have been long before we thought! Then, these mysterious rock formations are found all over the world. Footprint fossils in New Mexico and dolmens in BOX436. Friends, waffles, work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 23, 2022
BOX435: Pursuing Trout's Anvil
Can a ghost solve their own murder? And then, how an ancient fart turned deadly. The mysterious 19th-century death of Zona Heaster-Shue and a very rude Roman soldier in the Jewish war against the Romans. It's BOX435. Your call is very important to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 19, 2022
BOX434: Much Ado About Air Fryers
Could your descendants from the near future have conversations with you even after you're dead? And then, an Australian family mysteriously fled from their farm fearing for their lives. They have no idea why. Grief-Bots / Digital Resurrection Technology and the strange story of the Tromp family. BOX434 contains a substantial amount of non-tobacco ingredients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 16, 2022
BOX433: Obsessed With Finding Gold And Lasagna
Was Al Capone haunted? Is Al Capone hauntING? Is this valley haunted? Where are all the heads? So many questions! Ghosts re: Al Capone and Nahanni National Park in BOX433. If it’s 9-to-5 or shakin’ your a$$. Ain’t no shame, ladies, do your thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 12, 2022
BOX432: Stiffing Dr. Seuss
Is there a Mexican version of the Bermuda Triangle? JG says yeah, it’s called La Zona del Silencio and it’s creepy. Then, what would the world be without if someone hadn’t bet these creators “they couldn’t”? Kat takes a look! It’s BOX432 and she’s a beaut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 09, 2022
BOX431: Quieter Firemen
Does time really fly when you’re having fun? And why is my blood boiling? The weirdness or time and what happens to your body in space in BOX431. Sent from my iPhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 05, 2022
BOX430: A Hangman's Life For Me!
“It seemed so real! For a moment I didn’t realize that I was dead.” And then, a story of barrels and acid. That never ends well. Possible scientific evidence that your life does flash before your eyes when you die and the horrific story of John George Haigh, The Acid Bath Murderer. If BOX430 is ingested, do not induce vomiting, and if symptoms persist, consult a physician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 02, 2022
BOX429: Armpits And Apple Slices
When your bother is your cousin and your uncle is your dad… because twins? JG will explain. Then, Kat dives into some unusual courting, marriage, and sexual practices from around the world. It’s BOX429 and it gets a little sticky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 28, 2022
BOX428: Pork Tripe And Cream
What’s that sound? And why am I dead now? Followed by bird pardons and indistinguishable money. Sperm whale communication and the United States is a weird place in BOX428. She bangs, she bangs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 25, 2022
BOX427: Near Death And Taxes
First, JG talks about some of the more interesting items that are taxed. Kat then shares the shark attack and other wild encounters of a very lucky (or unlucky) Florida man. BOX427 cannot treat male pattern baldness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 21, 2022
BOX426: If I Fits, I Sits
Ghosts helping us uncover a decades-old murder - could it be? Then, cats and boxes: a study. JG shares the tale of Duffy’s Cut and Kat talks about cats and visual illusions. It's BOX426 hissed the lovecats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 18, 2022
BOX425: Fanny Pack And The Big Nancy Boys
What happened to the crew of the SS Ourang Medan? Or did it not exist in the first place? Then, the mysterious South Pole death of Rodney Marks. BOX425, she’s a head-scratcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 14, 2022
BOX424: Parasites Make Terrible Pets
What was that creature Tamara Prosvirina found in the woods? And one man’s obsession that became one of the world’s most upsetting exhibits. The Kyshtym Dwarf and The Meguro Parasitological Museum in BOX424. Do not fill with helium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 11, 2022
BOX423: Doritos Dust Makes My Beard Itch
Those Victorians were just dying to look good! Then, she was in the business of show before she turned one. The lengths people have gone to look sick and the story of Annie Jones, The Bearded Lady in BOX423. This production has not been approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 07, 2022
BOX422: Houses Can Bleed
Today we present to you two situations that are not so good. A child in below freezing waters for hours and a home filling with blood. Kat and JG discuss the incredible stories of Stella Berndtsson and the Winston’s House of Blood in BOX422. C'mon Jessica, C'mon Tori, let's go to the mall you won't be sorry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 04, 2022
BOX421: Kat's Boob Is Fine!
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG tells us about a turd con-man who changed identities for 30 years. Kat shares the unsettling truth about bombs in the ocean. “Clark Rockefeller” and munitions dumping in BOX421. I miss my dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 31, 2022
BOX420: Fresh From The Cow's Butt
Who is hellbent on threatening the citizens of Circleville? And what’s this obsession with cow farts? JG shares the story of the Circleville letters and Kat doles out the eccentricities of Anna Maria Helena, comtesse de Noailles. It’s BOX420, dude. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 28, 2022
BOX419: Do Triops Use Scissors?
The most embarrassing moment of Napoleon’s life? And what are these three-eyed monsters coming out of the ground? The 1807 bunny folly and dinosaur shrampies in BOX419. Clover leaves look like butts. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 24, 2022
BOX418: Blacksmiths and Sex
Jethro examines some of the rarest medical conditions out there and Kat explores the Japanese Penis Festicle. Ugh, tesival. FESTIVAL. It’s BOX418 and it’s built for comfort. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 21, 2022
BOX417: Jousting And Tomatos
JG starts with the trial of the century .. against fruit? Then, Kat shares an origin story that starts with medieval knights and ends at the fairground. It’s BOX417 and it’s under your bed. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 17, 2022
BOX416: My Friend The Crayfish
A young pilot took off never to been seen again. And was this horrific murder a result of classism or folie à deux? The disappearance of Frederick Valentich and the Papin sisters in BOX416 and it's a goddamn arms race. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 14, 2022
BOX415: Howling At The Womb
What’s tall and lizardy and wears a metal dress? The Braxton county monster, of course! Then, remedies from the days of yore that will leave you scratching your head! It’s BOX 415 and it’s boffo, fo sho! Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 10, 2022
BOX414: Musket Balls And Rusty Nails
First, it’s the rough and tumble life of Cassius Clay, no, not that one. Then, how much more inspiring could Biddy Mason be? None. None more inspiring. These stories and more in BOX414. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 07, 2022
BOX413: The Dinosaurs Win
Who will fill the void after a human extinction? And why is that man letting a sheep poop on his face? Kat and JG ask these questions and more! In his house at R'lyeh BOX413 waits dreaming. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 03, 2022
BOX412: Neolithic Barbecue
In 1971, two high schoolers left for a party and didn’t come home, what happened? Then, a team uncovers the first evidence of heads on stakes! The disappearance of Pamela Jackson and Cheryl Miller followed by the tomb of the sunken skulls in BOX412. Hey, that’s Kelsey’s birthday! Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 28, 2022
BOX411: Not Tonight Spiderman
A chicken breeding miner finally figured out his lifelong health issues. Then, this little not-rodent is irregular in the best way. Rob Wilson’s unexpected diagnosis, and the hyrax in BOX411. Plus, a Curator home invasion. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 24, 2022
BOX410: Scolded By A Disembodied Spirit
The disturbing history that led to a paranormal present and a victim gets justice from beyond the grave! JG explores New York’s dark islands and Kat covers the murder of Teresita Basa. You ain't lived till you've had your tires rotated by BOX410. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 21, 2022
BOX409: Ancient Egyptian Fire Door
Wait, the great pyramid could be seen from where? Things you might not have known about the Egyptian pyramids. Then, singing, dancing, and farting their way to power - the business of court jesters. It’s BOX409 and she’s drenched in gravy. Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 17, 2022
BOX408: Dinosaur-Chickens And The Garden Of Eden
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Scientists grow a dinosaur/chicken thing. Then, how the continents might have gotten their names. Also: dildos in the street, a pile of BOO effects, and live show updates in BOX408. It’s 2L2Q. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 14, 2022
BOX407: Judgy Knife Man
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! The second largest lake in the US has got some stories and some corpses! Then the harrowing tale of a ferry disaster and two women who survived it. The bodies of Lake Tahoe and the sinking of the Express Samina in BOX407. Keep birds out of the kitchen when using this product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 10, 2022
BOX406: Everyone's Go-To Sewer Source
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! How did the Jewel of London become a stagnant, poisonous chowder? And is this sinkhole a storage place for evil? The Year of Stink and The Well of Hell in BOX406. We did it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 07, 2022
BOX405: Corn Husks And Pop-Tart Boxes
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG tells us about Martin Pistorius, a boy locked inside his own body, and Kat shares the story of the real Frankenstein castle. Also, toilet paper woes, television pitches, dramatic re-enactments, and more. BOX405 gets weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 03, 2022
BOX404: Intergalactic Socket Wrench
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Hey! That's not supposed to be in my meteorite! And, so many people want to smash coconuts! Unusual things found in meteorites and some coconut-related world records in BOX304. I like toytles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 31, 2022
BOX403: No Shame In My Noodle Game
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Come one, come all! Hear the tale of the half-woman, half-camel! This, followed by the mysterious origins of the lone mammal on the Falkland Islands. Camel Girl and the Warrah Fox in BOX403. It shakes when you laugh, like a bowl full of aspic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 27, 2022
BOX402: Transtemporal Hunting Expedition
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Ancient skull bullet hole theorists will love this one. So will fans of dismemberment! A little something for everyone! The Kabwe skull and the curious case of Samuel Wood in BOX402. Team lift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 24, 2022
BOX401: The Shelf Life Of An Oboe
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Why are all those ballerinas blazing? And taste in music really is subjective. Stage equipment that took out as many performers as it illuminated and instruments you may not have heard of before in BOX401. We’re sick, be gentle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 20, 2022
BOX400: Serious Jail Cell Scootling
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Were Ann Marten’s dreams about her dead daughter a message from the beyond? Or proof of her guilt? Then, a super depressing venture into the worst industrial disaster in history. The Red Barn Murder and the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in BOX400. It’s not an error or a bad request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 17, 2022
BOX399: A Time Fabric Light Guy
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG talks about mysterious tiles washing up on shores around the world and Kat discusses the case of missing woman decades unsolved. Tjipetir blocks and the mystery of Dorothy Forstein in BOX399. Do not sublime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 13, 2022
BOX398: Weaned On A Pickle
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! She wore pants, smoked, kept a snake, and did it all in the white house. He did not wear pants, ate oranges whole, and brought about a revival of gothic architecture. Alice Roosevelt and Victor Hugo in BOX398. Hi, Nick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 10, 2022
BOX397: Cats And High Levels Of Radioactive Waste
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! How do we keep toxic waste from harming our descendants? And are there dinosaurs living in the Congo river basin? Warning messages for the future and Mokele-mbembe in BOX 395. It's sexual and violent. I thought you might like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 06, 2022
BOX396: Keep As Many Eyeballs As You Can
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! You know how “old lady killer” can mean two different things? Like, a killer of old ladies or a killer that is an old lady? That’s what JG’s story is about. Also, a festival that recommends wearing eye protection. La Mataviejitas and the Festival of Exploding Hammers in BOX396. It’s buttery soft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 03, 2022
BOX395: Grandpa Was A Murderous Monkey
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! In BOX395 JG says the term “breeding pairs” far too many times and Kat teaches us about the importance of families… monkey families. How Mt. Toba almost took us all out and the amazing story of Maria Chapman and her childhood spent with monkeys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 30, 2021
BOX394: Exporting The Vampire
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! It’s a plethora of unearthed graves, old and new. Plus, vampires! London’s mausoleum problem and the Venetian vampire in BOX394. She had dumps like a truck. Truck. Truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 27, 2021
BOX393: Robot Frog Overlords
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Science finally brings us solo reproducing Pac-Man frog robots and the disturbing story of a missing Detroit boy found in his own father’s basement. Biological robots and the disappearance of Charlie Bothuell V in BOX393. Not to be used as a replacement for breast milk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 23, 2021
BOX392: A Festive, Yuletide Sasquatch With Halitosis
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! The body of a miner missing his kicky sticks found in a decades closed mine shaft raises questions. Then, spooky yuletide traditions and lore from around the world in BOX392. Aw, shit that’s fresh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 20, 2021
BOX391: Drunken Clowns And Axe-Wielding Firemen
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! A belligerent brothel brawl and a barrier-busting brainy badass. The day the clowns bled and Katherine Johnson in BOX391. Caution: potato will be hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 16, 2021
BOX390: Saved By A Urine Soaked Shirt
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG covers the only surgery known to have had a 300% mortality rate, and Kat talks about a volcanic eruption and its survivors̸. Speedy surgeon, Robert Liston, and the tragic demise of the city of St. Pierre in BOX390. Water-resistant, not waterproof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 13, 2021
BOX389: Avoiding The Carnivorous Nun
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! What causes a group of people to take on an imagined illness? And how much did that lime cost? Mass hysteria and the cost of space stuff in BOX389. We suggest a 7018 electrode, AWS Spec A5.1, with a manufactures amperage rating between 80 and 110 for uphill fill and reinforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 09, 2021
BOX388: Dreadful Whisperings In My Grave
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Imagine living with an evil twin on the backside of your head! Then, the story of the pigeon that saved countless lives during WW1. Edward Mordake and the amazing Cher Ami in BOX388. She thicc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 06, 2021
BOX387: Picking Her Teeth With A Rapier
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG tells us about the 17th-century opera singer who would taunt men into bar fights. Kat shares the incredible culture of the “Venice of Africa”. Mademoiselle de Maupin and the lake village of Ganvie in BOX387. Made from 100% real cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 02, 2021
Box386: Valet Parking For Alien Aircraft
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! A mysterious message was received from a British South American Airline flight moments before it vanished over the Andes. Also, Transylvania is even more creepy than you might have thought. The bizarre 1947 disappearance of The Stardust and the otherworldly Hoia-Baciu Forest known as "The Bermuda Triangle of Romania". Warning: Listening to BOX386 does not enable you to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 29, 2021
BOX385: Eating A 19th Century Shoe
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! What some fans will do to show their commitment to an artist. Then, the Scottish tradition that involved disguised people refusing to leave your home. Fanatics and Skekling in BOX385 - it tastes like feet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 22, 2021
BOX: Cold War Era Mixtape
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! When in need of rock and roll, you do what you’ve got to do! And then, these books are bound in leather, but not the kind you’d expect. Bone records and human skin books in BOX384. This episode contains no wire hangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 18, 2021
BOX383: Rage Against The Latrine
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! A monarchical scandal re: affairs and beheadings. Then, she was a feminist before it was a thing! The execution of Willem Mons and the surprising life of one of our favorite girls in BOX383. Never, ever feed it after midnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 15, 2021
BOX382: The Sea Captain's Wife's Pig
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Malnourishment as entertainment and a most upsetting puritanical frenzy. It’s the Starving Brides of Blackpool and the trials of Thomas Hogg and George Spencer in BOX382. Never to be sandwiched between pumpernickel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 11, 2021
BOX381: Challenged By Reality
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! He claimed his gravitational Warp Drive had been damaged, stranding him in the 21st century. And then, a guy trapped 350 feet below the ocean's surface with seemingly no way out. The time-traveling spammer and the unbelievable story of deep-sea diver Chris Lemons. Neither the seller nor the manufacture will be liable for any brain damage arising from the use of BOX381. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 08, 2021
BOX380: Antique Poo And Screaming Toddlers
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! "They couldn't believe he got away with it for as long as he did". And then, a guy with a backhoe strikes it rich. Sort of. The shocking life of 70's wrestler, Mr. X, and the oldest cache of gold and treasure ever discovered. BOX380 is provided "as is" without any warranties expressed or implied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 04, 2021
BOX379: A Serious Wig Enthusiast
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Time Traveling Nazis? Well, maybe... And then, Andy Warhol was way stranger than you may have thought! The Nazi Die Glocke project and some lesser know yet completely bizarre facts about Andy Warhol. Contents of BOX379 may settle during shipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 01, 2021
BOX378: 800,000 Year Old Cannibals
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! We’re very sciency today! First, JG explores the family history of a man that goes back further than any other. Then, Kat talks about what babies these days are being born without! Proteins help us see into the past and the current evolution of humans in BOX378. We have a new dog, so I have to go now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sun, October 31, 2021
Box377: 4th Halloween Special Pt. 2
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! We had so many great submissions from all over the world that we thought we'd share a few more! Here's a bonus episode! Happy Halloween Freak Family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 28, 2021
BOX376: Our 4th Halloween Special!
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! It's a bit different than a regular Box Of Oddities episode! Each Halloween, we listen as fellow members of The Freak Family tell true stories of terrifying personal encounters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 25, 2021
BOX375: Jerking Around On The Table
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! So, I guess we're just bringing animals back from the dead, then? Cool, cool. And then, he said he killed them to end their suffering, but we're not buying it. The scientists who are trying to bring back the woolly mammoth and the serial killer dubbed "the Angel of Death" in BOX375. Bread is bad for ducks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 21, 2021
BOX374: In The Presence Of Maynard James Keenan
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Warning. This one is not for the faint of heart. JG talks about the Jameson cannibal incident, an extremely disturbing event that took place in a remote village in the Congo. Then Kat lightens the mood dramatically with her presentation on everyday things that can kill you. The contents of BOX374 should not be fed to fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 18, 2021
BOX373: Show Me My Stripes, Dr. Space Hole
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Are there dinosaur bones on the moon? And show your true stripes! No, really, you’ve got them. A massive asteroid theory and Blaschko’s Lines in BOX373. It’s magically delicious! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 14, 2021
BOX372: Helen Keller Is Not Real
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG goes way beyond flat earth and moon landings and Kat discusses goat balls and what they can do for your health. Conspiracy theories and John Brinkley, Quack MD in BOX371. Plus the world premiere of our new musical “Phineas!” … or “Gage!”, we’re still working on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 11, 2021
BOX371: Ghosts, Sharks And A Smelly Car
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! A young woman vanishes and the story only gets stranger from there. Then, a little boy attacked by a shark and the frenzy that followed. The disappearance of Jamie Fraley and Summer of the Shark in BOX370. Red eyes suit so few. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 07, 2021
BOX370: Hat Guy Has a Thing For Toes
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG tells us of the girl born covered in hair who was a king by the age of five. Kat takes us to a centuries-old haunted inn in New England. Christina, King of Sweden of the ghosts of the Red Lion Inn in BOX370 - it’s the breakfast of champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 04, 2021
BOX369: Demonic Scavenger Hunt
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! JG explores the story of a famous haunted doll and Kat shares the discovery of an aquatic nightmare. The real story of Annabelle and Phiomicetus Anubis in BOX369. Damn, you fine. Hoping she can sock it to me one more time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 30, 2021
BOX368: Intergalactic Diplomatic Immunity
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! No one knows how deep this hole is, where it has gone or why it brings animals back from the dead! And the blast furnaces with a tragic history and ghostly presence. Mel’s hole and the haunting of Sloss Furnaces in BOX368. It will be a most triumphant time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sun, September 26, 2021
BOX367: You Had Me At Tractor Parade
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Piles of bones aren’t normal in the suburbs, right? And the sport that requires you to figure out the best way to lug your lady. Serial killer, Herb Baumeister, and the Wife-Carrying Championships in BOX367 - it’s cool beans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 23, 2021
BOX366: Picnic With Beelzebub
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! The inspiration for the classic story of a murderous doctor and the legend of a New England village said to be damned. The real Dr. Hyde and the abandoned Dudleytown in BOX366. Spank Your Inner Moppet. Whatever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 20, 2021
BOX365: A Ghostly Peeping Tom
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! The history of a brewery that leads one to believe it may be haunted… or cursed? And a man came to kill her, but things didn’t work out as he’d planned. JG talks about the Lemp mansion and Kat shares the story of badass, Susan Walters in BOX365. A diamond in the rough, rough, rough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 16, 2021
BOX364: A Face-Full Of Gas Pump Nozzles
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! He wakes up and it's always the same day. Then Kat tells us about a most bizarre festival that involves Blood, spit, and fresh vegetables. Among other things. A real-life "Groundhogs Day" experience that's been going on for over 15 years and the highly unusual Phuket Vegetarian Festival. BOX364 was processed at location stamped in code at top of carton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 13, 2021
BOX363: Tamping It In With A Rod
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! It was a horrific accident that left a man dead. Or so they thought. And then, how did this stuff ever make it on TV? The unbelievable but true story of Phineas Gage and the worst television shows that ever made it on the air. It's BOX363 and it contains a substantial amount of non-tobacco ingredients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 09, 2021
BOX362: Those Rapscallion Urban Explorers
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! What's the deal with all those ancient, weird-shaped skulls from Peru? DNA tests provide more questions than answers. And then, some say the image of the dead woman is still burned into its walls. The mysterious Paracas Skulls and the dark and deadly legacy of Lookout Tower in Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 06, 2021
BOX361: Eyelids Don't Like Glue
Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Become a patron by joining The Order of Freaks! Can a vehicle be possessed? And yeah, we vote “no” to eyelid sewing. The haunted car that inspired a Stephen King story and the history of eyelashes in BOX361. It’s like butter for your ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 02, 2021
BOX360: Late 17th Century Insurance Con Man
JG explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding the so-called “Lake Michigan Triangle” and Kat celebrates the Nova Scotian Giant in BOX360. Why do we have SO MANY tote bags? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 30, 2021
BOX359: These Are For You. I Don't Like Them.
Can certain colors in our world be “new”? And how our family history can inform our future. The color blue and the grandson of a nazi reaches out in BOX359. It’s off like a herd of turtles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 26, 2021
BOX358: Forever Obsessed With Genitals
We ask “are comets nature’s twinkle lights or harbingers of death and destruction?“ Followed by eels and how we don’t know how they do it. It’s BOX358 and it’s got legs! Or, tails, I guess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 23, 2021
BOX357: Werewolf Kung Foo Guy
A farming/genocide experiment that went exactly how you'd expect. And a baby left to die who then became a master, Russia's cannibal island and Su Kong Tai Jin in Box 357. Keep in brown paper bag to speed ripeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 19, 2021
Box356: Burying Your Face In The Sweet Feed
You would be wrong if you thought all Vikings were bloodthirsty fighting machines. Some were even nuttier! And why you might hate cilantro and it's fresh deliciousness. Vikings trippin’ balls and your genes and taste in BOX356 - it’s better than beefcake pantyhose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 16, 2021
Box355: Texan Skeletal Hooey
Get The Box of Oddities with Zero Ads! Join the Order of Freaks today! https://www.patreon.com/boxofoddities Who doesn't love a good "neighborhood built on a graveyard story"? Then, giant ice age tunnels have been discovered in South America. No, not ancient aliens, giant extinct sloths the size of elephants! Never leave BOX355 unattended while in use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 12, 2021
BOX354: Aquatic Vampires
Today we explore how little Kat knows about cocaine and how much JG appreciates seaman superstition. Ridiculous facts about Pablo Escobar and the meanings behind early western sailor tattoos in BOX354. Take with food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 09, 2021
BOX352: Revolutionary War Era Rapper
He was a strange man who was considered by most to be an "idiot". He made horrible business decisions yet they always seemed to work out. Along the way, he became one of the wealthiest businessmen of his time. No, not Forrest Gump. His Name was Timothy Dexter. Then, We learn that Popeye The Sailor Man was based on a real guy named Frank "Rocky" Fiegel. With one major difference. Instead of finding his super-human strength in a can of spinach, Rocky found his in a bottle of bourbon. It's BOX353. For comfortable and safe use, please read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 05, 2021
BOX352: Zip Lock Body Bags
DNA solves a 1,000-year-old mystery involving a Viking warrior in a skirt. And then we learn about a man who woke up on the embalming table in a morgue. Do not use BOX352 orally after using it rectally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 02, 2021
BOX351: Spiritual Painting Murder
Can a painting actually be cursed? Many say "The Crying Boy" painting has been the cause of dozens of house fires. And then Kat tells us the story of two men who could quite possibly be the luckiest people to ever hit the high-seas. Warning! The little part which suffocates when the sharp part which gets hurt is swallowed is contained generously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 29, 2021
BOX350: Crab Claw Urinal
They were the rock gods of the 18th century. They played to packed venues filled with screaming fans. But they were the ones who should have been screaming. Then, would you trust a restroom made of outward-looking one-way mirrors? The painful price that 18th-century opera stars paid and the world's most bizarre restroom facilities. Box350 has salt, MSG, artificial color, or flavoring added. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 26, 2021
BOX349: The Patron Saint of Buzzard Picnics
Both beloved and reviled, he was one of the most bizarre saints in history. And then the story of the man who was President of The United States... for one day. The lives of Saint Simeon and Senator David Rice Atchison, both neatly packed inside Box349 and vacuum-sealed for freshness. Taste the rainbow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 22, 2021
BOX348: Not In My Sandwich
JG talks about what past us thought the future was going to look like. And Kat shares the story of an obsession and a triple murder. Retro-futurism and the deeply upsetting story of Daniel LaPlante in BOX348. Alternate toy available for children under 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 19, 2021
BOX347: Reptilian Slight Of Hand
A Lazarus lizard or a courthouse con? And then a tale of cowboy revenge. Ol Rip the Horned Toad and Pistol Pete in BOX-whateverthisis. It’s not wet, like gravy, but does taste like paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 15, 2021
BOX346: Trampled By Warthogs
This serial killer duo will shake you to your very sole. And the beautiful corpse-turning ceremony of Madagascar. The Marrakesh Arch-Killer and Famidihana in BOX346. It’s blown to hell, crash. I’m the last splash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 12, 2021
BOX345: The Mole Man's Torture Chamber
Kat tells us about a fella who delighted in the art of the pointless and JG talks about a guy who we were both shocked we’ve not covered. The Mole Man of Hackney and Howard Hughes in BOX345. Can you dig it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 08, 2021
BOX344: Patriotic Pie Crimpers
She disappeared for over a decade and reappeared with amnesia. And then, she may have been the first woman to take a bullet for the US. The mystery of Jody Roberts and the masquerading Deborah Sampson in BOX344. It's better than a kick to the shin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 05, 2021
BOX343: Dice And An Old Horse Pistol
JG shares the story of the leader of the Southcottian movement and Kat talks about the last free place in America. Joanna Southcott and Slab City in BOX343. Buff until shiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 01, 2021
BOX342: Drawn On Nipples
She had how many vaginas?! Also, a most unusual paleontological discovery in Brazil. The unexpected true-life story of Blanche Dumas and the recent unearthing of a dinosaur with fur. Kind of. No transfers issued until BOX342 comes to a complete stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 28, 2021
BOX341: The Con Man and The Hat Man
Trouble at the nudist colony? And what’s going on with those tall, dark figures in the mountains? The Sunny Sands con-man and the Dark Watchers in BOX341. It’s got calcium for growing bones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 24, 2021
BOX340: Urine Soaked Porcupines
Get your tickets for our "You Choose Our Tattoos" Live Looped show! What could possibly go wrong? https://www.events.loopedlive.com/boxofoddities It was built in the early 1700s, is valued at over $330,000,000, and went missing 70 years ago. Until now? Also, bees do what after they mate? Nazi treasure and the missing Amber Room plus strange and unusual mating rituals of animals. Do not attempt to put BOX340 in pants unless supervised by an expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 21, 2021
BOX339: Overrun By WigMakers
Get your tickets for our "You Choose Our Tattoos" Live Looped show! What could possibly go wrong? https://www.events.loopedlive.com/boxofoddities First, how a laboratory coffee pot changed the internet. Then, why was this man hounded by salesmen, doctors, orphanages, and divorce lawyers? We’ll discuss XCoffee and the tale of Morgan Dix’s dilemma in BOX339. It’s not your grandma’s oatmeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 17, 2021
BOX338: Fighting An Imaginary Wolverine
Get your tickets for our "You Choose Our Tattoos" Live Looped show! What could possibly go wrong? https://www.events.loopedlive.com/boxofoddities Is the FBI pretending not to have found a long-lost treasure? And the amazing survival of a WW2 soldier all kinds of jacked up in the Russian wilderness. The disappearance of civil war gold and Aimo Koivunen in BOX338. Clever girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 14, 2021
BOX337: Exit Through The Sewer Gift Shop
Shall we plan a family outing to the sewer? And what’s the skinny on those frozen explorers? The Paris Sewer Museum and Franklin Expedition updates in BOX337. It’s wafer thin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 10, 2021
BOX336: Liquid Plague Breakfast
A murder ship and pee drinking. Oh, it’s a rough one. The tale of the Mary Russell and medieval “cures” for the bubonic plague in BOX336. Do not iron while wearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 07, 2021
BOX335: Dungeon Dudes And Dungeon Dames
One of Denmark’s oldest castles has stood for more than 800 years and it’s said some of its earliest residents still occupy the historic hallways. Also farts. It’s BOX335 and it’s grrrrreat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 03, 2021
BOX334: Bananas And Reindeer Piss
An ominous epitaph leads to satan speculation. And measurements can be fun! Lilly Grey’s tombstone and units you may not have heard of in BOX334. How you turn my world, you precious thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 31, 2021
BOX333: Villain, I Have Done Thy Mother
JG blesses us with some random interesting facts and Kat shares the tragic story of Joseph Merrick. Tidbits for your summer gatherings and the Elephant Man in BOX333. Hey, remember Friendster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 27, 2021
BOX332: An Average Sized Eagle's Beak
Kat covers one of the worst school mass murders in US history and JG shares the nutty things some people will bid on. The Bath School Disaster and bizarre auction items in BOX332. Do not feed after midnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 24, 2021
BOX331: Wielding The Whalebone
JG dishes on the guy who was, possibly, our oddest founding father. And Kat shares the story of a medieval septic tank that changed history. Gouverneur Morris and the Erfurt latrine disaster in BOX331. This ish is bananas. B-a-n-a-n-a-s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 20, 2021
BOX330: Mummy Mommy
Would you wear pants made of milk? And what’s unique about this mummy? JG talks about some interesting inventions and Kat shares the details of the first mummy mommy in BOX330. Can ya dig it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 17, 2021
BOX329: Tater Tots And Sweater Meat
Kat talks about the first official mistress of the King of France and JG shares deets on the man who thought you could poop all your problems away . Agnès Sorel and fake doctor James Morrison in BOX329. Simmer on medium until desired thickness is reached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 13, 2021
BOX328: Toddler Island
JG explores some of the more creative lawsuits ever filed, and Kat talks about a mountain made of fire. Frivolous lawsuits and Yanar Dag in BOX328. Do not listen to this episode while serving jury duty. Hey! Want to listen to The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early? Join The Order Of Freaks ! C'mon, all the cool Freaks are doin' it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 10, 2021
BOX327: Dying In A Furniture Store
Who is really buried in John Wilkes Booth's Grave? And then, an amazing ancient discovery in a Scottish farmers field. It's BOX327. Try jiggling the handle. Join The Order Of Freaks and get The Box Of Oddities ad-free and early! Plus lots of other cool insider stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 06, 2021
BOX326: A Weird, Bloody, Tired Dance
JG tells the incredible, multi-faceted, inspiring life of Eugene Bullard. Then, Kat shares the gritty tale of the longest boxing match in history. It’s BOX326, and it’s good for your bones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 03, 2021
BOX325: Minor Miners
A saint-like grandma type or serial murderer? Well, I think you know the answer. Then, stacks of mummies appear to have been buried alive. Kat discusses Dorothea Puente and JG talks about the Screaming Mummies. BOX325 - don’t let me forget I want to try that stuffed cabbage recipe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 29, 2021
BOX324: Copper Pans And Petticoats
A spate of women whose jaws were disintegrating and a man who stabbed the buttocks of London elite. Phossy Jaw and The London Monster in BOX324. It may, in fact, be too bootylicious for you, babe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 26, 2021
BOX323: In a Gruesome and Terrifying Manner
Kat shares the weird way Louisiana was populated that you may not know about and JG shares some really unsettling medical devices from the yore days. It’s BOX323 and I helped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 22, 2021
BOX322: The Owls Are Not What They Seem
Was it aliens? Or was it the moonshine? What happened on that farm in 1955? Then, who are these mysterious people that live at the edge of the earth? And why are their eyes down there? The Hopkinsville "Little Green Men" incident and The Blemmys in BOX:322. It goes all the way to eleven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 19, 2021
BOX321: Hey, That Tastes Funny
If you could peer inside someone’s tummy, would you want to? How about over and over again? This guy did. Then, JG talks about the reanimating of long-dormant creatures and what that means for us. Alexis St. Martin’s stomach hole and zombie viruses in BOX321. Serve chilled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 15, 2021
BOX320: A Warehouse Of Potential Babies
JG tells us about a couple who gave birth to a baby conceived when mom was only two years old. And Kat shares the many wonders of the first Emperor of China’s huge funerary complex. A 29 year old embryo and a terracotta army in BOX:320. So fresh, it doesn't even make noise when it sits down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 12, 2021
BOX319: Chocolate, Spinach And Fish Oil
Got your tickets to the Freak Show next Saturday the 17th on Looped? If not, get them here! Meet the woman whose face became famous after her death and the woman who holds a Guinness record she doesn't remember achieving. An immortal photo and a woman who seemed immortal in BOX319. It begins with a real bummer and ends up nice. Like a dinner on a cruise ship where you're paired up with other couples, but the other couple leaves early to “get to a show on time” when really, you felt that tension all through dinner. They weren't going to a show. They're probably getting divorced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 08, 2021
BOX318: On Having An Internal Shell
Get your tickets to the Freakshow Livestream Event here! Flying my kite In the town square Tripped on a skull Hit my knee hard Picnic juxtaposition This park is a graveyard, yeah! Also, snails! It’s BOX318 and I didn’t buy a snail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 05, 2021
BOX317: Cedar Chest Of Fiery Death
Attention People of Earth. Get your tickets to The Box Of Oddities April 17th interactive live-stream event, Freak Show ! Click here for tickets now! I’m sorry? When was the landmine invented? And a WW2 death camp infiltrator who fought well beyond the end of the war. Kat discusses Ancient Chinese weapons, and JG shares the incredible story of Witold Pilecki in BOX317. Amuck, amuck, amuck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 01, 2021
BOX316: Yelling At Florence Nightingale In Istanbul
JG tells us about a surgeon who surprised everyone repeatedly until the end. Kat gets into a series of murders that a group of women helped solve. It’s Doctor Barry and an NJ serial killer case in BOX316. Drink responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 29, 2021
BOX315: Yard Sale Vibrators Are Ill-Advised
A cure of hysteria? Or just a regular ol’ massager for your neck or back parts? THEN the bizarre story of a Canadian cult with a hidden treasure bonus! The history of sex toys and Brother XII in BOX315. It’s got those tiny bubbles, so you know it’s good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 25, 2021
BOX314: Tiny Baby Vs. Sumo Wrestler
It’s fun and fast and deadly? And then, these parents hand their babies or let to who? Killer roller coasters and The Naki Sumo Crying Baby Festival in BOX314 - it’s won’t cure gout, but it’s pretty good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 22, 2021
BOX313: Nude Male Rumble-Fest
First, it was a national event, took it very seriously, and was all nude. Then, is someone there? People claim an unseen entity helped them during extreme situations. Kat and JG talk about the ancient Olympics and the third-man phenomenon in BOX313 - now in technicolor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 18, 2021
BOX312: A Head On Collision With Optimus Prime
JG tells us about a man who wouldn’t give up on his wife. Then, is the most beautiful woman in the world responsible for wi-fi? Yeah, kinda. The story of Tom and Tanya Rider and inventor, Hedy Lemarr in this, BOX312. Make sure to stay hydrated, friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 15, 2021
BOX311: A Pay-Per-View Execution
A Pennsylvania highway with a local legend and the sentences that’ll get no do-over. Kat shares the tale of Charlie No-Face and JG talks about some good, some not so good, last words from death row. BOX311 is all mixed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 11, 2021
BOX310: The Best Decomposing Whale Carcasses
What do we do with all this poop and all these carcasses? Guess we’ll just leave ‘em in the street! And hey, my joints hurt... guess I’ll find something that's decomposing to crawl inside. It’s the great horse manure crisis of 1894 and the whale cure in BOX310. Try blowing into the cartridge, that usually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 08, 2021
BOX309: It's Cuttlebone, Not Cuddle Bone
These are some smart mollusks! And then, the long, unlikely journey of a broken violin that sold for 1.6 million dollars. Cuttlefish are smarter than your toddler and the unbelievable tale of Wallace Hartley's violin! It’s BOX309! Do not remove this disclaimer under penalty of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 04, 2021
BOX308: Freezing People Is Not Easy
The first guy who opted to be cryogenically frozen, he probably didn’t think it would involve ice from a TV repairman’s stoner neighbor’s freezer, right? And the journey of two nurses that will blow your mind. It’s BOX308 and Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht ym tup I. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 01, 2021
BOX307: Crypto Shenaniganry
Kat shares an artist’s mysterious creation that has everyone puzzled. Then, JG talks about a fraternity of aging actors who stole their dead friend for one last round of drinks. The Kryptos sculpture and the Bundy Boys in BOX307. Now you know your onions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 25, 2021
BOX306: Here Comes Acid Granny
We celebrate the day a guy tripping balls rode home on a bicycle. And, the most polite war that’s ever taken place. Peek inside this box to learn about the invention of LSD and the Whisky War! A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing! Everyone knows it’s BOX306 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 22, 2021
BOX305: They Did Nazi That Coming
On this week’s countdown, the smallest take the top spots! And, she sought revenge against those that killed her husband. The smallest countries and Mariya, the Nazi killing tank girl. It’s BOX305: do not listen if you are allergic to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 18, 2021
BOX304: Arse Based Consumerism
Is it possible for a flight number to be cursed? And this amazing trade nation Egypt is always talking about - where exactly is that? The many disasters of flight 191 and the mystery of the Land of Punt in BOX304. Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 15, 2021
BOX303: Sharing A Hot Pocket With Salvador Dali
Writer, composer, giraffe haver - some people cannot be contained. Then, how did the US railway system lead to a spike in corpse theft? We discuss Lord Berners and Baltimore body snatching in BOX303. Give our regards to Schwartzman and Heineken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 11, 2021
BOX302: Chicken Poop Bingo
A 1950’s time capsule story followed by the sideshow attraction that everyone was clucking about. Miss Belvedere and Miracle Mike the Headless Chicken in BOX302 - it’s the Breakfast of Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 08, 2021
BOX301: Playings Cards With A Ghost
The story of the only Roman Catholic priest to be executed in the US and a man who helped solve the mystery of his own death. Hans Schmidt and Pepe Veraldi in BOX301. There are snortels, don’t worry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 04, 2021
BOX300: Chicken Decapitating Hobos
JG tells us of the terrible series of events in a small town that some thought were the doings of devils. Kat shares the surprisingly incredible life of the man behind Sherlock Holmes. It’s Black River Falls, Wisconsin and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle In BOX300! Tercentenary is a word I learned today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 01, 2021
BOX299: Shooting An Upright Piano
Kat shares laws from every state that are straight up bananas and Jethro brings us facts that will make your head explode in BOX299. It’s made of trash and tape, because we love you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 28, 2021
BOX298: Murder Plants And Missing Planes
Roses are red, violets are blue Some plants smell sweet Some will kill you. JG talks about dangerous plants. Then, Kat explores the mystery of missing Malaysian flight 370 in BOX298. Plants and planes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 25, 2021
BOX297: Cannibalistic Confectioneries
JG shares some of the vile and twisted ways one of the world’s most notorious warriors exacted his revenge on those he thought had done him wrong. And Kat talks about soup. Genghis Khan and soup in BOX297 - it’s mm mmm good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 21, 2021
BOX296: Soft And Greasy To The Touch
A magnificently preserved mummy gets a second autopsy and now he won’t shut up followed by the fish that will eat things larger than himself. Nesyamun and the anglerfish come together in BOX296 - This is wild; I swear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 18, 2021
BOX295: And Then They Were All Dead
Who knew fairy tales could be so... grim? And the Midwest murder family dubbed America’s first serial killers. Some of the darkest tales told and “The Bloody Benders”. It’s BOX295 and it’s grrrrrrreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 14, 2021
BOX294: Naked Sunburned Dumpster Guy
A man who built a career with his butt followed by a man who appeared out of nowhere after 20 years. Le Pétomane and the mystery of Burger King Doe in BOX294. No equine shall be held responsible for injuries sustained while enjoying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 11, 2021
BOX293: Sorcery Of The Vagina
How cool would it be to find a mummy on your farm? And should you allow the vapor of boiling liquids into your most delicates? A fatal case of constipation and vaginal steaming. It’s BOX293 and it’s like, all over the place. Also it features William Shatner, nbd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 07, 2021
BOX292: Prehistoric Big Screen TV
How a lost dog led to the discovery of 17,000 year old cave art and the crazy ride that was the career of a hip hop group that bamboozled their way to success. The Lascaux caves and Silibil N' Brains in BOX292. It’s like a hot supper after a romp with the wild ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 04, 2021
BOX291: A Barley And Hops Codpiece
An accident that left a neighborhood destroyed by beer. And then, the world record holder for world records! The London beer flood and the amazing record breaking skills of Ashrita Furman. BOX291: it’s glamorous. It’s flossy flossy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 31, 2020
BOX290: A Wooden Ship Lady
The stories of a pilot sucked out of an airplane and the steamboat discovery of a lifetime. An incredible passenger jet emergency landing and the unearthing of the steamboat Arabia in BOX290. Store upright for best results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 28, 2020
BOX289: It's The Donkey's Dodge
Are your last wishes memorable? These people make a “lasting impression”, for sure. And an historic balloon release that led to disaster. Unusual will requests and Balloonfest ‘86. BOX289: It’s not the years, honey. It’s the mileage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus · Thu, December 24, 2020
The Christmas Box
Merry Christmas from Kat and Jethro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 21, 2020
BOX288: Professional Radish Whittler
Kat talks about a few interesting holiday traditions from around the world (it includes carving out the stomachs of children). Jethro shares stories from history when folks were not garbage people to each other. BOX288: it’s better than having your ears boxed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 17, 2020
BOX287: The Patron Saint Of Sailors And Hookers
Details about the remains of one of the holiday season’s greatest legends and an epidemic of people who thought their genitals were disappearing. The corpse of St. Nick and Koro, or genital retraction syndrome in this, Box 287. Your mileage may vary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 14, 2020
BOX286: A Festive Yuletide Crime Show
Kat tells the acutely distressing story of the kidnapping and assault of Mary Vincent and then, Jethro tells us about the potential reanimation of the woolly mammoth. BOX285: It starts tough and then gets a little more agreeable for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 10, 2020
BOX285: Cellulite Cream And Vodka
The inspiring tale of a man who, despite tragedy, became a beloved gentleman of show business and the horrifying kidnapping and torture of Colleen Stan. It’s Sam Alexander "the two faced man" and the story of “the girl in the box” in BOX285. Turn inside out before washing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 07, 2020
BOX284: Bra Shrubbery
The prophet who would explore the future, Atlantis, nutrition and more (in his sleep!) and the notorious case of Dr. Crippen. Edgar Cayce and the murder of Belle Elmore in BOX284. Is this more than you bargained for yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 03, 2020
BOX283: Welcome! Here's Some Skin
The greatest prankster that ever lived? Possibly! And rats burrowing into your guts as a method of murder. Irish turn-of-the-century rascal, Horace de Vere Cole and a smattering of torture-deaths. It’s a real mixed bag kind of episode. BOX283 :Castigat ridendo mores! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 30, 2020
BOX282: Arguing With The Frigidaire
A dive into the narcissistic, abusive, garbage pile that was Jim Jones followed by a look at the disorder that has forced some into self amputation. The Jonestown Cult Massacre and Body Integrity Identity Disorder in BOX282. It’s a wicked bummer, bub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 23, 2020
BOX281: A Terrible Waste Of Overshoes
A newspaper review so scathing it led to a lawsuit which led to a dance off. Then, what animal oddity has venom and glows? JG and Kat explore the stage career of The Cherry Sisters and the magnificent platypus in BOX281. SNAP INTO IT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 19, 2020
BOX280: Fireman On A Razor Scooter
She crashed 25 stories down the side of a cliff and lived to talk about it. And are the pyramids on Orion’s Belt? Orion’s Belt pyramid theorists say “yes”! BAB Angela Hernandez and the Orion Correlation Theory on this episode of BoO! It’s BOX280: and it’s ribbed for your pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 16, 2020
BOX279: A Cozy, Beautifully Decorated Purgatory
She looks great for being 2500 years old! And don’t sniff those flowers - they’ll kill you. JG and Kat discuss the discovery of the Ice Maiden and the development of the Poison Garden. Beat the morbs with BOX279! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 12, 2020
BOX278: Leeches And Blow
Remember when you didn’t need a license to make/prescribe medicine? Good times! Then some super sketchy stories to make you question reality with Jethro. Louis Dufilho Jr and “glitches in the matrix”. It’s BOX278: it’s more fun than Carter’s got little liver pills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 09, 2020
BOX277: All The Finest Toilet Brushes
The line between collector and hoarder is fine. Princess Caraboo chose to wine and dine on someone else’s dime. If it’s for stories you pine, listen to these, JG’s and mine. If you’re looking for a sign, here are nine (really it’s just one, but nine rhymes). It’s BOX277 and rhyming is hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 05, 2020
BOX276: His Head Was Totally Missing
Should we fly a balloon over the North Pole? And where did the most people live throughout history? The mystery of the lost Andre Expedition and the evolution of human geography! It’s BOX276 : Always wear your seatbelt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 02, 2020
BOX275 Turnip Induced Internal Bleeding
Did we evolve because our ancestors got stoned a bunch? And why are the townies throwing tubers at that monster? JG and Kat discuss the Stoned Ape theory and the Jarramplas Festival. It’s Box275 : it does whatever a spider-pig does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 29, 2020
BOX274: The 3rd Annual BoO Halloween Special
The Freak Family shares their real life encounters with the unexplained. And then we are joined by legendary, spooky podcaster Jim Harold. He has listened to 15 years worth of ghost stories and shares with us his favorite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 26, 2020
BOX273: Vampire Cramps
I vant to suck your blaud! For real though, JG tells us about clinical vampirism. Kat explores the unexplained phenomena that led to the death of Estefanía Gutierrez Lázaro in the Vallecas Case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 22, 2020
BOX272: Aquanet And Tab
Jethro tells us of the weird goings on in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Hauntings and werewolves and vampires, oh crap! Kat shares just a few of the many Australian Cryptids - it gets spooky down under! BOX272: like oatmeal, but louder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 19, 2020
BOX271:Demon Possesed Major Kitchen Appliances
JG tells us of what is said to be the first instance of a house haunting in the US. Then, Kat does a 180 and talks about the house said to be the MOST HAUNTED in the US. I’m really sorry if you’re not into house hauntings, but, these are good, spooky fun. It’s BOX271 - remove wax before consuming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 15, 2020
BOX270: Cadaver Cabernet
A corpse island is bound to have ghosts, right? And then, the capture of the Russian Granny Ripper. Kat & JG cover the Island of Poveglia and Tamara Samsonova in BOX270... it brings all the boys to the yard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 12, 2020
BOX269: Pants Butter
When a country runs out of toilet paper, it’s bad. When a country runs out of butter, it’s downright dangerous. Then, past future predictors and their predictions about the past and/or future. It’s BOX269 and it’s weird, but a good weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 08, 2020
BOX268: Pouring Vinegar In The Mouth Of A Corpse
Jethro culls real life ghost stories from the darkest corners of the internet. Then, Kat tells us about the remarkable after-death journey of The lady In The Clock. BOX268 is made from 100% genuine Arabica beans for a smoother, full bodied taste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 05, 2020
BOX267: Distributing Poison All Willy-Nilly
Kat tells the sordid tale of 17th century Parisian fortune teller to the stars, La Voisin. Then the many twists and turn in the story of Cheeseman park. Hint: there are corpses. BOX267: You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 01, 2020
BOX266: Hank Williams And Hitler
Amazing facts about our universe and inventions that will change everything! Alternate titles for Box266 were ‘I Don’t Call People’, ‘We’re All Wearing Edgar Suits’ and ‘We Need a New Fridge’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 28, 2020
BOX265: Greasing Up The Armadillo
Treasuredillos. Sweetadillos. Armacuties. Whatever you call them, Kat calls them the focus of this episode. Then, subjected to torture and “scientific experiments” Jethro talks about the victims and horrifying deeds of Madame LaLaurie. Box265 : Apply only to affected area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 24, 2020
BOX264: Don't Drink Things That You "Find"
Here’s what’s on the docket for today: vending machines and murder then the story of a con you won’t believe. It’s Box264 and its scent is reminiscent of raspberries warmed by the sun. Also tires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 21, 2020
BOX263: Cayenne Pepper Enemas For Everyone!
The lovely, helpful skeuomorph takes center stage! And then, some things you may not have known about the Heaven’s Gate cult. It’s Box263 : contents under pressure, but working on delegating responsibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 17, 2020
BOX262: Kicking A Werewolf In The Nuts
Jethro tells us the story of a not-so-typical Ed and Lorraine Warren investigation. Kat tells the terrible tale of "the soap-maker of Correggio." And I think it's fly when girls stop by for Box262, for Box262. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 14, 2020
BOX261: Ugly Alien Fish Invaders
Kat celebrates the woman solved her own decades old kidnapping case. Then, how does a Malian tribe explain having knowledge of the Sirius system long before the rest of us? The fish aliens, obviously. Warning: do not let this podcast talk you into taking unlabeled pickle juice from that civil war reenactor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 10, 2020
BOX260: We Don't Need No Stinking Badgers
Who has been tootling all over England leaving little hoof-prints? Could it be Satan? Jethro tells us all about it. And then the art of the dicker with Kat. It’s Box 260 : do not feed after midnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 07, 2020
BOX:259 Bananas, Coconuts And Stolen Cows
The legend of a mountain tavern that was the last stop for many travelers. Then, he was so competitive he continued fighting in a war that had ended over 20 years before. Schaumboch's Tavern and Hiroo Onoda in this, the 259th Box. Contains zero wire hangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 03, 2020
BOX258: Domesticated Yeti
Jethro discusses claims that a towering woman who lived in 19th Century Russia - and appeared to be 'half human, half ape' - could have been yeti. And Kat shares some of the many child-centric traditions in Kazakhstan. It’s Box258: Where the kisses are hers and hers and his. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 31, 2020
BOX257: Lunar Beavers And Humping Batman
Batmen and moon beavers and Edgar Allan Poe, oh my! Then some of the strangest museum exhibits worldwide. It’s Box257 : A lively wing-ding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 27, 2020
BOX256: Sheets Of Mouth Skin
Jethro examines the mysterious disappearance of a sausage maker’s wife. Kat talks about a medical oddity so rare, only one woman has been reported as afflicted. Both stories are pretty upsetting. Enjoy! It’s Box256 : discontinue use if oily stool increases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 24, 2020
BOX255: Treasure Chest and / or Porta Potty
Kat shares the details of a museum bound to make a big splash and JG blows Kat’s mind with the story of Frank Lloyd Wright’s family tragedy. Join us for Box255 : An adventure 65 million years in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 20, 2020
BOX254: Sinkhole Buffet
JG regales Kat with tales of animals saving humans. Join us for all the warm fuzzies! Then, Kat talks about malicious sinkholes. Are there any other kind? No. Box254. Do not bend, fold, mutilate or spindle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 17, 2020
BOX253: Teeth, Elastics and Anuses
First: Jack of all trades, master of ...corpse bride? Then: We’re being carried out feet first as we explore Victorian death practices! It’s Box253, warranty does not cover sonic boom vibrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 13, 2020
BOX252: Never Have A Hootenanny In A Cemetery
Why did so many people know that JFK was going to be assassinated? Why wasn’t anything done about it? Then, we go back to the Philippines and explore the hanging coffins of Echo Valley. Box252 is not meant to be used as a squirrel deterrent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 10, 2020
BOX251: Taunting Geneticists From The Distant Future
Kat terrorizes Jethro with a story that he refused to do. Jethro retaliates by informing Kat that our early human ancestors had spikes on the penises. Robert the haunted doll and weird stuff we've discovered about our ancestors through DNA research. Never leave BOX251 unattended while in use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 06, 2020
BOX250: Orange Blossoms and Slaughter House Run-Off
Jethro talks about how you can smell like shipwrecked booty and Kat tells the tale of a civil war soldier who lived to talk about being shot between the eyes. The perfume of the Mary Celestia and Jacob Miller in Box250! Call before you dig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 03, 2020
BOX249: Palm Trees And Superman's House
A family makes a godawful discovery in the baby’s nursery. Then, Jethro explores the mysterious goings-on at Bachelor's Grove Cemetery. Join us for the burble in Box249! Applicable taxes will be remitted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 30, 2020
BOX248: Sunburned Eyeballs
First, JG talks about Lisa McVey and the fact that she is a beast. There is also a serial killer involved in that story. Then, it’s an episode of Horrendous Injuries : The Celebrity Edition! It’s Box248 - Listen, if you think you can stomach it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 27, 2020
BOX247: Time Travel And Delicious Pie
Arrested for wearing the wrong feather in your cap? It was a thing! And the mysterious disappearance of an early 20th century physicist. Sumptuary Laws and Ettore Majorana in Box247 - now you’re on the trolley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 23, 2020
BOX246: Babylonian Abalone
It’s wellness week at the Kat + Jethro compound. First, JG investigates the odd phenomenon of Folie à deux or shared psychosis. Then, Kat makes all her mom’s wishes come true by exploring rabies. It’s Box246: Alternate toy available for children under 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 20, 2020
BOX245: My Attorney Is a Vampire
Jethro tells us about the tragedy that caused July 6, 1944 to be known as The Day The Clowns Cried. It’s upsetting. Kat revisits body modifications and decides to go back to therapy. It’s Box245 - Safe for use around pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 16, 2020
BOX244: That Sh*tter's Full And You're Not Going Anywhere
It’s called Kifafa, zombie disease or nodding syndrome, but whatever you call it, it targets children and it’s terrifying. Then, she was shot in the head three times and still outsmarted her attacker. Join Jethro and Kat for coffee talk, it’s Box244: discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 13, 2020
BOX243: Geriatric Gymnastics
She was nearly 44 years old when man first landed on the moon. Today, she can still kick your ass on the parallel bars. The story of Johanna Quass, the world's oldest competing gymnast. Then, it’s killed by way of fever, car accident, gangrene and beheading and would make a lovely broach. Jethro shares the curse of the Hope Diamond. If any defects are discovered in BOX243, do not attempt to repair them yourself, but return it to an authorized Box Of Oddities service center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 09, 2020
BOX242: Radioactive Camping
A disaster with incalculable consequences and a baby 22 feet below the earth’s surface. The 80’s were rough! JG tells the story of the days following the Chernobyl nuclear accident and Kat shares the story of Everybody’s baby. Do not drive with Box242 stuck on head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 06, 2020
BOX241: Let The Cave Bodies Hit The Floor
Aristocratic ailments and the Scottish Cave Dwelling murderers are the subjects of Jethro and Kat’s jaw waggling in Box241! Freaky reproduction, retransmission or rebroadcast without the expressed, written consent of Major League Baseball is strictly prohibited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 02, 2020
BOX240: Please Pass The Severed Head
Jethro tells of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad journey of Oliver Cromwell’s head and Kat explores theatre and the day the Globe burned. It’s Box240! Dry clean only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 29, 2020
BOX239: The Joy Of Graveyard Haggling
Is there anything more fascinating than the history of old amusement parks? Kat tells us about some of the oldest. Then, sometimes funerals can be embarrassing and inappropriate. Jethro has the details of some of the worst. Do not place Box239 near a flammable or magnetic source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 25, 2020
BOX238: A Diaper Full Of Hagfish
Brompton Cemetery, London : historic, beautiful, time travel portal? Then Kat talks at length about the slime eel and the slime eel’s slime. Box238 is chock full of Victorian mysticism and slime, please use caution, contents under pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 22, 2020
BOX237: Ancient Egyptian Brownie Recipe
Modern DNA testing connects three murders when police take a look at a case long since cold. And then, JG tells us of a girl who died for a bit and recovers memories of her past life in ancient Egypt in Box237! Action figures sold separately. OFFERS: Join Thrive today and get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order. ThriveMarket.com/ BOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 18, 2020
BOX236: Bigfoot Dowry
A massacre aboard a ship called the Bluebell and the incredible survival story that followed. And then, the tale of the person dubbed Ohio’s Bigfoot Girl. It’s Box236. Reheating is not recommended. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off the best earbuds ever at BUYRAYCON.com/BOX Get 15% off any Organifi product at Organifi.com with promo code BOX . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 15, 2020
BOX235: Enjoy Eating Your Shoe
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for? Kat discusses the history of US currency. Yeah, that makes cents. And, looking back at the huge numbers of crimes for which the death penalty could be imposed, JG tells us of Pre-Victorian England’s Bloody Code in Box235. This tag may only be removed by the consumer. OFFERS: Try Shudder free for 30 days! Just go to shudder.com and use promo code BOX . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 11, 2020
BOX234: Ghostly Mountaineer Angel
Dead bodies litter Mt.Everest and many say their spirits have yet to leave the site of their demise, Jethro tells the icy tale. Kat then brings the party down with a story of art, passion and a place to remember man’s best friend. It’s Box233 and no transfers will be issued until the bus comes to a complete stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 08, 2020
BOX233: Beyond The Ambient, Pungent Rankness
Would you eat 30,000 year old meat from a frozen tundra? You wouldn't believe what some people have eaten in the name of science. Then, there's an abandoned mansion in Hong Kong that has seen unspeakable horrors. Horrors that still echo in the hallways today. BOX233 is provided "as is" without any implied warranties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 04, 2020
BOX232: The Patron Saint Of Pigeon Fires
A big night out in the 16th century often included tickets to the latest public dissection. Dissection theaters were all the rage and were always packed. Then, St. Olga of Kiev in an elaborate scheme, exacts revenge for the killing of her husband Prince Igor of Kiev. This was one bad-ass chick. BOX232 is slightly enlarged to show greater detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 01, 2020
BOX231: Underpants And Pie
When did man first migrate to North America? Some very unusual discoveries in Canada suggest it may have been many thousands of years earlier than we thought. And then, they disappeared over 50 years ago. Decades later, they surfaced. The problem was that they were dead. BOX231 is not affiliated with the University of Florida or any other institution of higher learning. OFFERS: For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit Molekule.com and enter BOX10 at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 28, 2020
BOX230: Wanna See My Blubber-Pounder?
It haunted the Arctic seas for nearly four decades and then disappeared. Jethro tells us the true tale of The Ghost Ship of the Arctic. And then, what is the purpose of the giant geoglyphs carved it the desert floor of Peru more than two thousand years ago? Kat explores the mysteries surrounding the Nazca Lines. Warning! Listen to BOX230 only in a well-ventilated area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 25, 2020
BOX229: Shipping Container Marriage Proposal
In an unlikely turn of events and unbeknownst to one another, Kat and Jethro both do stories about horrible things that happened in the ocean. The true story behind the movie Open Water and the 1916 New Jersey Shark attacks that inspired the novel and the movie Jaws. This is BOX229 and is not an offer to sell securities. OFFERS: Try Nom Nom today and you’ll get 50% off a two week trial! Go to Try Nom dot com slash BOX . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 21, 2020
BOX228: Weighing A Tree Is Hard
DNA solves a multiple murder case after more than thirty years. And then, a tree that's over eighty thousand years old? The Bear Creek Park murders and the world's most unusual trees. BOX228 does not contain guar gum. OFFERS: Start your risk-free Thrive Market membership and get up to twenty dollars toward your first order! Go to ThriveMarket.com slash/BOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 18, 2020
BOX227: Decorative Toilet Hair
"What the hell just jumped onto my car"? Real encounters with the Scape Ore Swamp Lizard Man. And then, how a 100 year old film of a woman being trampled by a horse changed history. The little part of BOX227 which suffocates when the sharp part which gets hurt is swallowed is contained generously. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off your order at BUY RAYCON dot com slash box ! Order any Organifi product today and you’ll get 15% off at ORGANIFI dot com slash BOX . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 14, 2020
BOX226: The Dishwasher Is Not A Urinal
Something strange has been happening at the Florida State Prison ever since the execution of Ted Bundy. Whatever it is, it's terrifying the guards and inmates. Then, she's been working in television for for more than eighty years! The unbelievable true story of Betty White. BOX226 is made from 100% recycled electrons and magnetic particles. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off your Raycon Earbuds at BUYRAYCON.COM/BOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 11, 2020
BOX225: Serial Killers And Shower Fixtures
We all know the stories of the victims, but what about the intended victims that got away? Kat explains. And then, the telephone was invented as a replacement for the telegraph. To be used as a business tool only. So what one event changed it into the social instrument that it is today? Jethro's findings may surprise you. Please keep hands and feet inside BOX225 at all times. OFFERS: Get an extra three months FREE on a one-year package of Express VPN. Go to ExpressVpn.com/BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 07, 2020
BOX224: Doing Donuts With The Queen
Is it possible that one of the worlds most precious substances comes from a whale's butt? Of course it is! Also, you think you know all there is to know about Queen Elizabeth II? Guess again, my poor uninformed commoner. Demonstration by professional Podcasters on a closed course - please do not attempt. OFFER: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code BOX50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 04, 2020
BOX223: Stuffing The Nanny In A Mail Sack
British Lord, gambler and murder by lead pipe enthusiast, Lord Lucan disappeared under very mysterious circumstances. And then, be careful when driving the lonesome highways of the American Southwest. It's a hotbed for Skinwalker activity. Insurance regulations prohibit recipients from entering BOX223 without an escort. OFFERS: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/BOX Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 30, 2020
BOX222: Get Out Of Here, Sex Doll!
One of the strangest medical cases in modern history and the story of a woman who has been kissed over 300,000,000 times since she died over a century ago. Contents of BOX222 may have shifted in flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 27, 2020
BOX221: A Canary In A Lighthouse
Kat tells the tale of a strange and mysterious event that took place in 1900 at the Flannan Isles Lighthouse on Eilean Mòr. And then Jethro gives us the details behind what was described at the time as the Florida Zombie Attack. What really happened that warm August night in 2016? Thank you for contacting BOX221. Your call is very important to us. OFFERS: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code BOX50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 23, 2020
BOX220: The Wake That Didn't Work
The unfortunate afterlife adventure of Margorie McCall. And then, how the love between a man and his dog transcended the grave. Do not use BOX220 as ear plugs. OFFERS: Try Shudder free for 30 days! Go to shudder.com and use promo code BOX! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 20, 2020
BOX219: The Blubber Blast Beyond Belief
The amazing yet improbable story of survival on top of a New Zealand Mountain. Then, whales explode don't they? Why, yes they do. And for a variety of reasons. We look into the exploding whale phenomenon. Do not climb inside BOX219 and zip it up. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off your order at BUY RAYCON dot com/BOX! Get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free by going to EXPRESSVPN dot com/BOX! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 16, 2020
BOX218: He's Got Albert Einstein's Eyes
The strange and improbable journey of the mysterious Siena Pianoforte. And then, after Albert Einstein died, some dude took his brain and eyes without permission. Oh, the places they went. Discontinue use of BOX218 if rash develops. Offers: ● For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BOX during checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 13, 2020
BOX217: Baby Storage Silo
What is at the bottom of the deepest hole in the world? And what are those sounds coming from it? And then, the story of Adam Rainer and the rare medical condition that caused him to be one of a kind. Please remain seated until BOX217 has come to a complete stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 09, 2020
BOX216: Posthumous Spam
Jethro has the story of a family that believes they received current emails from a dead loved one. Then Kat warns us to look under the bed when we check into a motel. Sometimes bad things are left there. This Episode is not intended for use as a dental drill. OFFERS: Go to ThirdLove.com/BOX to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 06, 2020
BOX215: Weeping Over The Garbageman
Inside the life and gruesome death of mobster Bugsy Siegel. And then, from philosophy to quantum physics, mind warping theories on the nature of reality. The contents of BOX215 should not be fed to fish. OFFERS: Start your free month of The Great Courses Plus at thegreatcoursesplus.com/box Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 02, 2020
BOX214: Sex-Starved, Homicidal Toaster Oven
The ghastly tale of The Aachen Strangler that went unsolved for 17 years. And then, perhaps one of the oddest stories from 1909 that was discovered in an old New York Newspaper. This is BOX214 and I am a non-attorney spokesperson. OFFERS: ● For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BOX during checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 30, 2020
BOX213: Lemons, Flags And Sleazeballs
Why did they become a thing in the first place? A look at the unexpected history of flags. Then, a delicious tale of sweet revenge involving a regular guy and the shady side of debt collection. Do not attempt to put BOX213 in your pants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 26, 2020
BOX212: Ironclad Bladder
Jethro tells us about a most grisly death on a remote Indonesian Island. Then, Kat has the history and details of the last true ninjas left alive. It's all inside BOX212. Actual crash results may vary. OFFERS: Try Simple Health for free at SimpleHealth.com/BOX or enter code BOX at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 23, 2020
BOX211: A Bed Full Of Baby Deer
In this episode, Kat talks about the unusual sleeping habits that different animals have evolved. Then, Jethro answers the some of the deepest questions that humanity has struggled with since the birth of consciousness. Like why Mcdonalds doesn't sell hotdogs. BOX211 contains a substantial amount of non-tobacco ingredients. OFFERS: Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code BOX ! Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/BOX.! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, March 20, 2020
BOX210: A Very Special Quarantine Bonus Episode
Hey Freaks! We're all in this together, so we thought we'd drop a bonus episode. In BOX210, Kat discusses amazing things that were created during times of social stress. Then, Jethro tells us about a couple of very eccentric people from history. Stay safe and wash your hands! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 19, 2020
BOX209: The Bees Wore Flannel
Why were bees in Brooklyn turning red? Jethro has the story. And then, Kat tells us about the mysterious Gate Of The Sun. Could it be? Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off the best earbuds you will ever put in your head at BUY RAYCON dot com slash box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 16, 2020
BOX208: It's Raining Glass, Hallelujah!
Is science now supporting the idea that you can tell much about a person by the size of their 2nd and 4th fingers? It's a real thing and Kat explains. Then, based on recent archaeological findings, Jethro give us a moment by moment description of the day 66,000,000 years ago that wiped the dinosaurs and most of life on earth. Do not climb inside BOX208 and zip it up. OFFERS: Try Shudder free for 30 days! Shudder.com and use promo code BOX. Get a month of The Great Courses Plus free by going to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 12, 2020
BOX207: Gun Stealing Squirrels
Jethro plumbs the depths of the Dark Web and Kat tells us about the mysterious deaths of the Jamison family of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Reheating BOX207 may cause it to warp or melt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 09, 2020
BOX206: Lunch During Wartime
This ain't no party. This ain't no disco. These are the strange and unusual ways people dealt with food rationing during WWII. And then a twisted tour of some of the craziest oddities to have happened in the last century or so. It's inside BOX206. Remove infant before folding for storage. Offers: Get a free month of unlimited access to the entire library at The Great Courses Plus! Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 05, 2020
BOX205: Murdered By The Sky
The recently discovered parasitic Crypt Keeper Wasp that controls the minds of its victims. And then, the little known reasons behind the strange and seemingly useless design features in everyday items. It's BOX205. Please read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Offers: For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit M-O-L-E-K-U-L-E.com and enter BOX10 at checkout. For 20% off your first purchase, visit NativeDeodorant.com and use Promo Code BOX at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 02, 2020
BOX204: SlaughterHouse Runoff And LSD
Does Northern Arizona Have its own Bigfoot-like Creature? Many say yes. And then, what caused the limbs of medieval peasants to turn black and fall off while they hallucinated. It's all inside BOX204. Don't try this in your living room; these are trained professionals. Offers: HelloFresh.com/box and use code box10 for 10 free meals including free shipping. ThirdLove.com/box to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 27, 2020
BOX203: A Severe Underpants Related Injury
Sometimes ghosts are nice! We explore stories of people who claim to have proof of receiving assistance from beyond the grave. And then, Is she an adult woman in her twenties or an eight year old girl with murderous tendencies? There seems to be some debate. All this and more inside BOX203. Caution: Filling is hot. OFFERS Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code BOX. Get your new favorite flats at ROTHYS.com/box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 24, 2020
BOX202: Brains Are Terrifying
It was the smell that tipped them off. It was a horrifying discovery at a Yale University research lab. And then, the weird behind the scenes quirks and kinks of royal family members. It's BOX202. Action figures sold separately. The Great Courses Plus is offering our listeners a free month of unlimited access to their entire library! Go to: Thegreatcoursesplus.com/box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 20, 2020
BOX201: Dragging The Goat Carcass
Can viable sperm be extracted from a dead man's corpse and then successfully used? And what national pastime requires the use of a headless goat carcass? The answer to these questions and more on BOX201. Find your new favorite shoes at ROTHYS.COM/BOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 17, 2020
BOX200: Does Our House Smell Like This To Everyone?
After two weeks on the road, Kat and Jethro burst through the door, drop their suitcases and stumble into the studio to record BOX200. It's a Box that includes the story of a demonic exorcism gone terribly wrong and a story of the scientifically proven power of grave dirt. It's BOX200. Did I say that already? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 13, 2020
BOX199: A Ziplock Baggie Full of Salt
What are your final wishes once you shuffle off this mortal coil? These people had some highly unusual requests. Then, weird things people have overdosed on. It's Box 199! The highest number Box as of today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 10, 2020
BOX198: Does Uranus Have Rings Around It?
Scientists say they may have made a stunning discovery on the surface of Neptune. And then, a series of unfortunate coincidences that truly define irony. It's BOX 198. Moisten needle before inserting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 06, 2020
BOX197: Kyle Was A Misunderstood Seaman
A seemingly small mistake can lead to disastrous results. Jethro gives us some awful examples. Then Kat tells us about the most deadly disease on the high seas and how it could turn you into something that resembles a zombie. BOX197. Contents may settle during shipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 03, 2020
BOX196: Cabbages And Condoms
Some of the world's most bizarre dining experiences one can have. Then, John Parker was possibly the worst police officer ever and made a lot of very bad decisions. One changed the world forever. And not in a good way. BOX196. Apply only to affected area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 30, 2020
BOX195: All Hail Our Frog-Robot Overlords
A huge advance just announced in the field of robotics has Jethro freaked out. Kat has the story of a hometown vigilante group and how they dealt with a guy who terrorized them for decades. BOX195. Be there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 27, 2020
BOX194: Door To Door Monkey Salesman
What are the mysterious spherical shaped objects found in New Zealand? Then, what do serial killers do when they aren't serial killing? The Moeraki Boulders and the unexpected hobbies of serial killers. It's BOX194. Available at fine podcast outlets worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 23, 2020
BOX193: Arcade Games And An Omelette
Bell bottoms, hitch hiking and murder: The Troy Leon Gregg story. And then a rare disease that eats your face. It's BOX193. Now available in convenient single serve pouches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 20, 2020
BOX192: Just Pee On It And See What Happens
Kat tells us about a little known event involving Marilyn Monroe. Then, Jethro relates some horrible practices that passed for personal hygiene throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 16, 2020
BOX191: Leaving Notes For The Dog
Jethro tells us about a routine medical procedure conducted in 1966 that forever ruined the lives of twin brothers in living in Canada. Also, art and dead bodies. What do they have in common? Kat explains. BOX191 is vine ripened and table fresh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 13, 2020
BOX190: The Last Time I Touched a Monkey
The mysterious 1930 disappearance of two year old Mary Agnes Moroney and the strange circumstances surrounding it. And then, that time in 1869 when a couple of well-diggers unearthed a 10 foot tall petrified man in some guy's orchard. BOX190 is one more than BOX189. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 09, 2020
BOX189: Kind Of Weird And Pokey
In BOX189, Jethro learns how a dead guy in a gardening shed inspired a winter festival and Kat looks examines an animal so strange that it's been described as a mammal that has scales like a reptile and a gizzard like a bird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 06, 2020
BOX188: The Torso Wore A Maroon Turtleneck
The Mystery surrounding a Himalayan lake full of human skeletons. Then, they've identified a headless body found in a Idaho cave. What they learned was completely unexpected. BOX188 was created using only the highest quality ingredients that meet FDA guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 02, 2020
BOX187: Bury Me By The Ikea Parking Lot
Treasures of immense value that were discovered accidentally and some of the most macabre museums in the world. BOX187 was lovingly handcrafted by a small group of podcast loving gnomes native to the northeast region of Scandinavia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 30, 2019
BOX186: Black Market Bones Are A No-No
Back from holiday break, Kat and Jethro talk about the mysterious case of Don Decker, aka The Rain Man. Also, celebrity body parts and bizarre things that happened to them. BOX186 is the final BOX of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 19, 2019
BOX185: Let's put On Togas And Fry Stuff
BOX185 contains a fine selection of interesting topics that you can throw in during awkward moments at holiday parties. (or anytime, really) Jethro discusses the bizarre and interesting histories of common foods while Kat shows us how numbers can be weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 16, 2019
BOX184: At The Cost Of A Goat's Eyelid
In this episode, the discovery of a 95,000,000 year old snake and strange sex stories from human history. BOX184 is now available in your grocer's freezer. Follow and share these other awesome true crime shows on Himalaya to win a trip to the Stanley Hotel! Obscura: https://www.himalaya.com/obscura True Crime Historian: https://www.himalaya.com/TrueCrime Crime Salad: https://www.himalaya.com/crimesalad Out of the Shadows: https://www.himalaya.com/Out Invisible Choir: https://www.himalaya.com/choir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 12, 2019
BOX183: Picnic By The Cesspit
Jethro talks about a city that filled it's nearby lake with dead bodies and human waste for 600 years. And then Kat tells us about how lives were saved with a spoon. BOX183 is one more than Box182. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 09, 2019
BOX182: Worth Its Weight In Whale Vomit
In this episode, Kat warns us to think twice before eating at a salad bar. Then, Jethro tells us about some horrible things happening in graveyards around the world right now. BOX182 is as fresh as a mountain meadow. Follow and share these other awesome true crime shows on Himalaya to win a trip to the Stanley Hotel! Obscura: https://www.himalaya.com/obscura True Crime Historian: https://www.himalaya.com/TrueCrime Crime Salad: https://www.himalaya.com/crimesalad Out of the Shadows: https://www.himalaya.com/Out Invisible Choir: https://www.himalaya.com/choir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 05, 2019
BOX181: Bones In The Plaster
Amazing discoveries modern technology has recently revealed from artifacts unearthed in Pompeii. And then, the stories of several real life cyborgs! That's right, cyborgs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 02, 2019
BOX180: Journey Of The Incorruptible Waxy Man
Kat tells us about the Incorruptibles. Saints whose bodies defy decomposition. Then, Jethro has the inside scoop on crop circles. Are they messages from our future? BOX180. Now available in easy to use single serving containers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 28, 2019
BOX179: Peter and His Rat Gallows
In this episode Jethro tells us about a Swiss couple who disappeared in 1941 without a trace until a very strange discovery in 2017. And then Kat tells us the sordid tale of Russian Tzar Peter III. Or as we like to call him, "Peter The Not So Great". Please do not put BOX179 in your mouth as it contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 25, 2019
BOX178: Clothes Hangers And Horseshoes
Are the Beale Papers a map to a yet undiscovered treasure in Virginia? Kat investigates. And then Jethro presents the shocking and unexpected history of the chastity belt. Box178 is available and sanitized for your protection. Want to contribute even more to End the Backlog? Use promo code GIVEBACK for any of the shows below to get the first month to their Premium channel, FREE! All proceeds made will be donated. 1. Out of the Shadows: https://www.himalaya.com/Out 2. Obscura: https://www.himalaya.com/obscura 3. Crime Salad: https://www.himalaya.com/crimesalad 4. Invisible Choir: https://www.himalaya.com/choir 5. True Crime Historian: https://www.himalaya.com/TrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 21, 2019
BOX177: Mummies In His Cargo Hold
Could The Curse of The Pharaoh be real? Jethro investigates. And then, Kat explores why everyone in a town mysteriously died in one night. Want to contribute even more to End the Backlog? Use promo code GIVEBACK for any of the shows below to get the first month to their Premium channel, FREE! All proceeds made will be donated. 1. Out of the Shadows: https://www.himalaya.com/Out 2. Obscura: https://www.himalaya.com/obscura 3. Crime Salad: https://www.himalaya.com/crimesalad 4. Invisible Choir: https://www.himalaya.com/choir 5. True Crime Historian: https://www.himalaya.com/TrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 18, 2019
BOX176: It Smells Like Hot Dogs & Tires In Here
Are doppelgangers real? Kat explores the story of Emilie Sagee, a woman who was literally beside herself. And then Jethro warns us that grocery stores are engaged in mind control experiments that attempt to manipulate our decision making. It's BOX176 and that's fine by us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 14, 2019
BOX175: Dangling From The Window
Benjamin Franklin was a sexy, sexy man. And a bit odd. And then, after missing for 30 years, it's back. Fangs and all. The freaky side of Ben Franklin and the rediscovery of the Fanged Mouse Deer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 11, 2019
BOX174: Is That A Chainsaw In Your Pants?
Get paid for sleeping on the job! And then, if they think you're dumb they'll take your uterus. Some of the strangest jobs that you personally can get and the shocking history of Eugenics. It's BOX174 and it's sanitized for your protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 07, 2019
BOX173: A Tapeworm Called Reggie
In this episode, Kat discovers amazing and somewhat disturbing facts about worms. Then, Jethro shares the story of a woman who fell from the sky nearly two miles and survived. Box173 is now cleared for takeoff on Runway 3a. Please fasten your seatbelts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 04, 2019
BOX172: The Gospel According to Jeff Goldblum
In the first episode back from the live tour, Jethro talks about some weird stuff they dug up in a vacant lot next to the old London Hospital and Kat talks about studies that suggest there is a very high likelihood that there is life on other planets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 31, 2019
BOX171: The Halloween Special Pt. 2
The second fun sized installment on The Halloween Special! Thanks to everyone who sent in their stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 28, 2019
BOX170: The Halloween Special Pt. 1
It's our second annual Halloween Special featuring your stories of the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected! Part two will be available Halloween night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 24, 2019
BOX169: I'm Dead, But What a View!
He was missing for 13 years. Medical experts were shocked by what they saw when he was found. And then, did you know you can go to jail for chewing gum? A most bizarre discovery in the Polish Woods and the extremely strict laws of Singapore. Check out the great new podcast Bad Batch from Wondery! Wondery.fm/BadBatchOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 21, 2019
BOX168: Thank You For Not Burning My Entrails
Kat has researched the world's most bizarre towns and their unexpected and interesting histories. Then, Jethro describes the horrifying execution of William Wallace, the story that the movie Braveheart did not tell you. It's gross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 17, 2019
BOX167: Eating Corn Dogs On The Roof
Ever wonder what your dog is really thinking? Thanks to science, we now know! Also, why are there over 100 toddlers and 200 llamas buried in my yard? What we've learned by training dogs to lie still in an MRI and the excavation of a mysterious ancient burial ground in Peru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 14, 2019
BOX166: Cows Licked The Paint Off My Car
Jethro attempts to answer the question, "why do men have nipples?" Then, Kat details some really weird things that are going on inside your body right now. Ask your doctor if BOX166 is right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 10, 2019
BOX165: Skeletons In The Bath
Some extremely weird things have happened on Mars. And what is fear? The unbelievable results caused by ancient Martian storm damage and the reason our brain tells us to fear certain things almost universally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 07, 2019
BOX164: Can I Have Your Liver Then?
The gruesome fate met by crew members of a squadron of World War Two fighter planes shot down in the South Pacific. Then, a baffling murder scene that launched one of the largest and most complex investigations in Japanese History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 03, 2019
BOX163: Irritable Vowel Syndrome
She was whacked in the head and woke up with a German accent. Also, a guy in the 1850's who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope. But not the way you think. An exploration of Foreign Accent Syndrome and the white-knuckle story of The Great Blondine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 30, 2019
BOX162: Fiddlin' About In The Fridge
They had diametrically opposing personalities. The problem was they were conjoined twins. Then, let's dig up a mass grave in Russia. The shocking story of Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyapova and the exhumation of a mass grave full of 13th century Mongol Horde victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 26, 2019
BOX161: Random Corpse Text
By all means, handle that package with care! Also, beware of those who knock on the door of your museum in the middle of the night. The weird things that they allowed to be shipped in the early days of The U.S. Parcel Post and the brazen art theft of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 23, 2019
BOX160: Skeletor Was Misunderstood
These ladies literally glowed in the dark. And then, at four years old he disappeared for eight months. But when he returned, was it really him? The shocking story of "The Radium Girls" and the disappearance and mysterious reappearance of Bobby Dunbar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 19, 2019
BOX159: A Most Horrific Plumbing Issue
It was way worse than your typical stubborn, greasy kitchen clog. And what's nine feet tall, covered in feathers and stalks you in your troubled, restless dreams? Archaeologists find something weird clogging an ancient Roman Sewer and then a look at some big ass birds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 16, 2019
BOX158: Ghosts Who Wear Corduroy
She changed the world with her feet. Then, what is it really like working at a cemetary? The unexpected story of Kitty Smith and strange, unexplainable stories from cemetary employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 12, 2019
BOX157: Subterranean Billiard Tournament
Something weird is showing up in the streets of Calgary. And what's up.. or under... this town in Australia? BOX157 gives you the answers. But also some additional questions that we can't answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 09, 2019
BOX156: Sniffing The Flat Screen
How a pair of socks helped solve a decades old murder. And then, instant Karma's gonna get you! The Denise Sharron Kulb Murder and stories of people who got what they deserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 05, 2019
BOX155: Send In The Clown's Corpse
Ok Freaks, this one is weird. The strange and surprising history of masturbation. Then the story behind and directions to a place that you can view a clown that has been dead for over a century. You're welcome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 02, 2019
BOX154: Afterlife Beef Jerky
Are you my mummy? And then a story full of hot air. The unexpected reasons for mummifying animals in ancient Egypt plus answering the question of who was really the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air. The answer may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 29, 2019
BOX153: Set The Burrito Trap!
Can a 92 year old woman actually give birth? And who was that guy and what was he trying to sell me? A odd medical condition that causes very unusual births and a guy who made a million dollars selling stuff that everybody already had for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 26, 2019
BOX152: Beware The Gloom Box
Burning a 50 foot puppet makes an entire city feel better. Then, she was frozen 500 years ago and is perfectly preserved. The wonderfully bizarre Fiestas de Santa Fe and the fascinating final days of The Inca Ice Maiden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 22, 2019
BOX151: All Hail Our Rodent Overlords
BOX151 contains first hand accounts of horrors witnessed in modern day psych wards and the attempt to create a mouse-human hybrid in Japan. Please open with caution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 19, 2019
BOX150: Pro Tip: Don't Swallow Knives
The mysterious disappearance of socialite Dorthy Arnold in 1910 and a whole bunch of really weird medical oddities throughout history. We're tired. We just got off a plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 15, 2019
BOX149: A Suitcase Full Of Lies
One of the greatest "barn finds" of all time. Then, the worlds biggest humbugs! The missing Shelby Daytona Cobra and the horrible story that goes along with it and amazing frauds that fooled the world. (for awhile)... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 12, 2019
BOX148: Snuggling With A Komodo Dragon
Are Hobbits real? Then, The L.A. Times called it "the most horrible crime of the 1920s". A very strange archaeological discovery on an isolated south pacific island and the ghost of Marion Parker. Box148 is live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 08, 2019
BOX147: Guns In The Laundry
Digging up a 1930s gangster. And then, the body behind the freezer. The upcoming exhumation of John Dillinger and the tragic story of Larry Murillo-Moncada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 05, 2019
BOX146: Junk In Her 18th Century Trunk
A common food that led to hundreds of thousands of deaths. Then, how did a homeless woman in the 1790s get all of that gold? Was she really an alchemist? The Killer Rice epidemic and the mysterious story of Barbara Erni, "The Golden Boo" inside BOX146. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 01, 2019
BOX145: Teenage Nazi Assassins On Bikes
The headline read, "Death By Banana!" And then, they were teenage girls from The Netherlands. They were also deadly assassins. The unexpected history behind the slipping on a banana peel joke and the badass Oversteegen sisters. It's all inside BOX145. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 29, 2019
BOX144: Bloodthirsty Home Furnishings
This guy loved his chair so much that he paid the ultimate price. Then, don't step on that pile of dismembered human remains! Thomas Busby's Death Chair & the gruesome ongoing story behind The Biological Resource Center. BOX144 should be opened carefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 25, 2019
BOX143: Zombie Clown Apocalypse
What's going on at the Clown Graveyard? Then, have a headache? Eat human skull powder! The 1918 circus train disaster and the now frowned upon practice of consuming body parts as medicine. BOX143 is available now & has never poked a badger with a spoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 22, 2019
BOX142: Tithing A Toddler
Being bricked up alive! It was a thing. And then, 4500 years ago their city was comparable to modern cities today. The horrifying practice of Immurement and the incredible ruins of the lost city of Mohenjo Daro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 18, 2019
BOX141: Do Space Aliens Wear Fanny Packs?
It's not the kind of blues most people have! And then, is it an alien body? The Blue People Of Kentucky and the mysterious Atacama Skeleton uncovered in Chile. BOX141 is available now in your grocer's freezer while supplies last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 15, 2019
BOX140: Let's Paint Our Faces Blue & Shave our Nethers
He died in a pile of garbage and he thought his secret would die with him. Then, they did some very strange things to drive back the Roman army. The dark story of James Nichols and the fearsome medieval Scottish warriors known as The Picts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 11, 2019
BOX139: Happy Appliance Anniversary!
The 50th Anniversary is gold. Which one is major appliance? Then, a horrific day at the race track. The strange history of traditional anniversary gifts and the tragic story of Frank Hayes. BOX139 was handcrafted by podcast artisans from the old country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 08, 2019
BOX138: A Sexy Party With Skulls
Why pink for girls and blue for boys? And then, don't forget to bring your skull to this party. The secret reason behind gender specific toys and clothing for children and the amazing history of The Dia de las Natitas Festival in Bolivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 04, 2019
BOX137: Dorm Bears & Foot Skin
An amusement park from hell and people throughout history that did really weird shit. Tiger Balm Park and the eccentric behavior of famous historical figures. once opened, BOX137 should be stored in a cool dry place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 01, 2019
BOX136: Sunken Spanish Bandwagon
An amazing and mysterious discovery uncovered off the coast of Cuba and the story of 19 elderly assisted living residents abandoned at a condemned facility and how they survived. It's BOX136. May contain parts that could present a chocking hazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 27, 2019
BOX135: The Detestable Custom Of Bathing Drawers
She vanished from of a cruise ship. Then, getting freaky in Victorian times. The missing persons case of Amy Bradley and 19th century sex etiquette users guide. BOX135 has been cleared for takeoff and is next in line on runway 3-A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 24, 2019
BOX134: Royal Sex Furniture
Bizarre and scandalous secrets of famous historic figures and the surprisingly interesting history of the fork. That's right, the fork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 20, 2019
BOX133: And Speaking Of Hermaphrodites...
The lost art of penis fencing. And then, he had a secret and he was not what he seemed to be. Strange mating rituals of the animal kingdom and the amazing story of James Grey. BOX133 has been inspected and cleared by customs officials. You may proceed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 17, 2019
BOX132: Cuss The Bride & Kiss This Guy
A boy who claims he was a woman who died in a hotel fire in 1993. And more proof that the brain is a very strange thing. The reincarnation of 5 year old Luke Ruehlman and then strange linguistic quirks all up in BOX132. Whatever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 13, 2019
BOX131: I'm Exhausted And I Need BBQ
It looks like a diamond that's as tall as a house. And then the unbelievable lengths one man went to in avenging his daughters murder. The mind boggling Cave Of The Crystals and the amazing story of Andre Bamberski. BOX:131 is now safe to open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 10, 2019
BOX130: Mayonnaise Is Not The Boss Of Me!
There are secrets that Hollywood does not want you to know. And then, "Was that a speed bump or a prophecy?" Scandals that Hollywood tried to cover up and the mystery of The Toynbee Tiles. To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, goto www.ZOLA.com/BOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 06, 2019
BOX129: There's No Cell Service in Space
He just vanished? And then, what caused Zack Bowen to do the unthinkable? The mysterious disappearance of Brandon Lawson and the gruesome tale of Zack and Addie. Vacuum sealed for freshness and packed inside BOX129. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 03, 2019
BOX128: The Half-Life Of Glow Sticks
Stuff found where it should not be. Is this finally evidence of time travel? And then, why is that bird crawling inside that crocodile's mouth? It's about Incredibly odd inter-species animal symbiosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 30, 2019
BOX127: Ghosts Of Heavy Machinery
Did the U.S. Government try to poison it's citizens? And, an old 1920s Hollywood Curse. Box127 was approved by a group of world class Canadian Kick Boxers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 27, 2019
BOX126: Zombie Or Not Zombie
Are the walking zombies of Indonesia real? And then, a town where only women can live. A most unusual funerary practice and a village that one abuse victim built to keep herself and others safe. BOX126 is conveniently located with plenty of free parking! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 23, 2019
BOX125: Miss Nancy & Aunt Fancy
This elevator was a real downer. Then Kat's story is sort of like a Jeopardy category. A horrific elevator accident and odd presidential firsts. Box125 was lovingly handcrafted by local podcast artisans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 20, 2019
BOX124: My Teddy Bear Has Chlamydia
Is the Koala Bear doomed? And why is there an old man in our back yard telling our 3 year where to dig for treasure? What's going on with the Koala and the haunting of Heidi Wyrick. It's BOX124 and its delivered fresh twice weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 16, 2019
BOX123: Interstellar Grocery Shopping on Acid
It's a thin line between genius and madness. Sometimes there's a space in between. And then, need a new body part? Grow your own! The mysterious life of Granger Taylor and body part reconstruction in BOX123. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 13, 2019
BOX122: Every Man In A Van Will Kidnap You
They were revered as gods in the ancient world. And then, a five year old boy got on one end of an escalator but didn't come out the other. Dwarf Worship and the mysterious vanishing of Stephen McKerron inside BOX122. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 09, 2019
BOX121: Strangling The Bishop
Judging the dead... literally. And then, the most amazing Sears Catalog mail order item ever. The Cadaver Synod and possibly the weirdest idea that The Sears Co. ever had. Caution. BOX121 is larger than it appears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 06, 2019
BOX120: Duckman Was An Academic
How many corpse brides does one Russian need? And then, are curses real? Some say this one is. The horrific story of Anatoly Moskvin and The Kennedy Curse in BOX120. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 02, 2019
BOX 119: Please Don't Clone Me Mamma
Have you ever seen a 42,000 year old horse? And then when startled, they often do things against their will. A perfectly preserved ice age foal and the unusual Jumping Frenchman of Maine. It's BOX119. Please do not use as a flotation device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 29, 2019
BOX118: Grave Wax & Eyeballs & Whiskers On Kittens
What happened to the two children who's bodies were discovered floating in a local quarry in 1913? And why should you cover your eyes at a graveyard? The Hopetoun Quarry Case and a horrific day at this years Tomb Sweeping Festival in Thailand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 25, 2019
BOX117: I Have For You... An Egg!
Sometimes, life feels like a game. Is it? And then, he wanted to paint his cows and other strange things. Are we living inside a video game? And the eccentric life of Sir George Sitwell. BOX117 may be larger than it appears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 22, 2019
BOX116: Guess What's In Our Fridge!
He rode his Harley to his own burial ceremony. And then, a guy who looks pretty good for having been dead for 350 years. The Standing Dead and the exhumation of Peder Winstrup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 18, 2019
BOX115: A Baby's Arm Holding An Apple
The weirdest fishing trip ever! And then, the sign of a hero, or just an ugly bacteria trap? The mysterious Allagash Abduction and the great Victorian Beard Craze! Box115 may cause oily stools and an inability to control them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 15, 2019
BOX114: Draconian Mosh Pit
Ancient Romans were really gross. Also, some of the most horrific deaths in history. BOX114 is not an offer to sell securities. Apply only to affected area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 11, 2019
BOX113: And That's How We Got Baby Carrots
Experts say, it was the worst year in the history of civilization. And then, was it death due to excessive picnicking? The darkest year of The Dark Ages and the mysterious death of Jane Stanford. This Box may contain peanut oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 08, 2019
BOX112: Painting The Tank Brown
The Night Witches were real! And then, death by delicious syrup. The elite, all female Russian bombing division of WWII and The Great Boston Molasses disaster of 1919. Ask your Doctor if BOX112 is right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 04, 2019
BOX111: Fresh Foot Fiesta
What can you do with a severed limb? And then "The Most Remarkable man Alive!". An amputees very strange story and the amazing life of Johnny Eck. It's BOX111. Please rinse and return to its sterile case when finished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 01, 2019
BOX110: Day Of The Stupid Children
Some people are easily fooled and others just end up dead on an antiquated fishing vessel. The history of April Fools Day and the Ghost Ships of The Sea Of Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 28, 2019
BOX109: Born In A Pumpkin
How to look 45 when you're over 300 years old. Then, it seemed like a good idea to confine them to bed and force feed them milk products for months. The (immortal?) Count de Saint Germain and extreme rest therapy inside BOX109. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 25, 2019
BOX108: This One's A Bummer
Warning. This episode is dark. We take a dive into the Brazilian Soccer murder and then the dark history of Electroshock therapy. Sorry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 21, 2019
BOX107: Dead Person Tote Board
A scene of mass death untouched and undisturbed for 70 years. And then, "My lemonade tastes like rat poison!" The Lost Ghost Battlefield of WWII and serial killer Nanny Doss in this box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 18, 2019
BOX106: Birch Bark, Potatoes and MTV
I took his queen with my knight and then punched him in the throat. And then, they had heard of bread but had never seen any. The bizarre sport of Chess Boxing and a family cut off from civilization for 40 years. This BOX is packed with freakish goodness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 14, 2019
BOX105: My Underpants Smell Like Tacos
Giving gifts to people of the future. Then...you thought they were dead but they got better! Amazing (and a bit strange) Time capsule discoveries and animals you thought were extinct but are not! It's the 105th Box submitted for your approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 11, 2019
BOX104: Reincarnated Martian Pilot
In the 1940s five of their children died in a tragic house fire ... or did they? And then, born a genius, he came to save us from ourselves. And he came from a very unexpected place. Join us inside the 104th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 07, 2019
BOX103: Feathery Fingers and Chicken Livers
Decades of freak accidents and unexplained deaths in Georgia. And then, do they heal the sick with psychic powers? The curse of Lake Linear and psychic surgery is in this BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 04, 2019
BOX102: The Canyon Of Garbage Thoughts
I feel bad that I made you feel bad because I'm weird. Also, banging on the windshield of an airplane in flight. The odd condition known as TKE and out of body experiences in this BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 28, 2019
BOX101: Arrows and Dookie
He was a beloved but misunderstood legend of the freak show circuit. Also, they have been cut of from society since the dawn of time. And they like it that way. Schlitzy The Pinhead and the isolated tribe on North Sentinel Island in this BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 25, 2019
BOX100: The 100th Episode (not so) Special!
He died wearing a badly soiled jock strap. Also, what does it really mean to "know one's onions"? The bizarre life and death of punk rocker GG Allin and slang sayings from years gone by. It's BOX100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 21, 2019
BOX099: There's A Person In My Pie!
She stole thousands of children and over 500 of them died in their care. Then, strange messages from the past. Georgia Tann from The Tennessee Children's Home Society and cryptic messages left on tombstones. It's inside the box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 18, 2019
BOX098: Beardy Was From a Different Dimension
Was he from an alternate timeline? And then, she built an empire against all odds. The mysterious airline passenger from a country that does not exist and then the incredible story and unlikely success story of C.J. Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 14, 2019
BOX097: Blessed Are The Felonious Cheese Makers
Don't put foreign currency in your butt at an airport. And then, too many snakes. Smuggling attempts that went horribly wrong and the odd story behind Snake Island. Please allow this box to stand at room temperature for 5 mins before listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 11, 2019
BOX096: Bowling With God
"It looked like a loaf of bread with teeth". And then, what looked like gelatin fell from the sky and gave people the flu. The fascinating Tibetan Buddhist Rainbow Body phenomenon and the mysterious Oakville Blobs. All inside BOX096. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 07, 2019
BOX095: Throwing Grandpa From The Plane
We left Grandma in the bushes by Splash Mt.! Also, stop giving your baby opium. Weird places people have spread the ashes of loved ones and bad medicine from days gone by. BOX95 is Vacuum packed for long lasting freshness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 04, 2019
BOX094: Try The Sheep Eyeball Juice
I'll have your maggot cheese. I love it! And then, where was the secret service? The Disgusting Food Museum and strange circumstances surrounding the Lincoln assassination. Look inside the Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 31, 2019
BOX093: Ol' Man Jones, Mr. Pibb & Nipple Rings
After nearly two decades of spitting out odd, discontinued soft drinks brands it just disappeared. And then, the first murder solved by DNA profiling. Seattle's mystery vending machine and the gruesome tale of Colin Pitchfork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 28, 2019
BOX092: Shrunken Head Tailgate Party
Body parts make great decor! And then, some things you just don't put in your mouth. The history of shrunken heads and the strange proposed use of a recently exhumed Egyptian mummy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, January 23, 2019
BOX091: Interstellar Porn Videos
Were the Pilgrims visited by aliens? And just so you know, we're all going to die. The earliest recorded UFO sightings in The U.S. and then an update on our sun exploding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 21, 2019
BOX090: The Mysterious Tale Of Ol' Pancake Head
The camping trip that turned into a nightmare. And then a good "head in a jar" story. The gruesome Cowden Family Murders and the story of 19th century serial killer Diogo Alves. It's dark inside BOX090. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 17, 2019
BOX089: Moon Alien Farmer's Market
He was a 17th century astronaut wannabe. And then, the Pre-Colombian ballgame of death. The fascinating story of John Wilkins and the bizarre history of ancient Mayan sports. BOX089 is vacuum sealed for freshness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 14, 2019
BOX088: Beware The Giant Ghost Eel
OMG! An 18 foot crab! And later, murdered by an enraged mob of hat haters. Deep Sea Gigantism and a bizarre tour of history's strangest fashion trends. *Due to the gov. shutdown, Box088 has not undergone federal inspection. Listen at your own risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 10, 2019
BOX087: Prancing Zombie Kittens
Was Frankenstein Real? Well, sort of. And then a woman who died 1,800 years ago solves a murder in the summer of 1983. Dr. Giovanni Aldini, the inspiration for Dr. Frankenstein and the unlikely solving of the Malika de Fernandez murder. Enjoy responsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, January 07, 2019
BOX086: Deer Carcass In The Well
A dark family secret leads to a murder that's not solved for 25 years. And then, why are all these severed feet washing up on the beaches of the Pacific Northwest? Look inside this BOX to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 03, 2019
BOX085: Yeah... Were He High?
He claimed space aliens hijacked his truck. And then, talk about next level co-dependency! A very Bizarre night for Harry Turner and the strange tale of June & Jennifer, The Gibbons Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 31, 2018
BOX084: It's Like Costco. But For Dead people.
Happy New Year! Well...How did we get here? And whose body is this anyway? The bizarre history of the calendar and the horrific story of Memorial Mound vacuumed sealed inside BOX084. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 27, 2018
BOX083: Yeti Hybrid / Gas Station Attendant
He was a world renowned artist. And he believed we are enslaved by a Yeti-Human Hybrid. And then, getting a divorce is always difficult. Especially if you're married to a pirate ghost. Stanislav Szukalski and the chick who married a pirate ghost in BOX083. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 24, 2018
BOX082: Stealing A Golf Cart At A Funeral
From indentured servant to United States President. Then buying a house with a very creepy history. The strange story of how Andrew Johnson became the 17th POTUS and the unsolved mystery of "The Watcher" inside this box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sun, December 23, 2018
BOX081: Bonus Box #4 Near Death Edition
Driving in an ice storm at the age of 19, he died in an horrific car accident. Against all odds, Thomas Morelli joins us in this box to tell us his amazing story of life after death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 20, 2018
BOX080: Rainbow Trout Airplane Ghost
That airline pilot is transparent! And later, have some festive, cinnamon covered boiled horse feet. The Ghosts of flight 401 and strange holiday dishes from around the world! Deliciously prepared and served in environmentally responsible containers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 17, 2018
BOX079: Harold Ramis, With A Hammer, In The Bedroom
A Bloody Hollywood death. Later, what was it like in those lifeboats? The unsolved murder of Peter Ivers and first hand accounts from Titanic survivors inside the 79th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 13, 2018
BOX078: Hiccups Are Caused By Elves!
My teddy bear tried to kill me! Also, I swallowed my gum and now I'm going to die! Toys that haunted their owners and Kat goes down a weird click hole of wives tales and weird urban legends. Enjoy responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 10, 2018
BOX077: Don't Climb On Boxes Full Of Dead People
Wait. A mammal that weighed 22 tons and stood 17 feet at the shoulder? And then, it killed up to 100 million people in less then a year. The history of the extinct Palaeoloxodon Namadicus and The 1918 Flu Epidemic inside the box. Open with extreme caution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 06, 2018
Box076: Don't Give Humans As A Gift
The real life inspiration for Beauty And The Beast. And then, "Don't stop building that guest bath or the ghosts will get us!" The sad story of Petrus Gonsalvus and the Winchester Mystery House inside this BOX. Enjoy Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, December 03, 2018
BOX075: Lemurs Love Satellites
Has an Alien anomaly been in polar orbit around the earth for 13,000 years? Also, there was almost a state called Baja-Arizona? The Black Knight Satellite and States that almost were. Inside the 75th BOX! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 29, 2018
BOX074: Garbage Left In The Sun For Days
Dec. 12, 1982 was a very bad day for Charles Scudder & Joseph Odom. Then, "What's that horrible smell?" The Corpsewood Murders and the Hoatzin Bird AKA The Stink Bird all inside BOX 74. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 26, 2018
BOX073: 24 Year Room Service Available
She had unheard of wealth but lived for decades in a Hotel Room with her sisters. And then, he died of a head injury but 10,000 years later his direct descendant got to meet him. The fascinating story of Ida Wood & the strange but true tale of Cheddar Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, November 24, 2018
BOX072: Surprise! Bonus Box #03
He holds the Guinness Book world's record for lifting weights with his earlobes. Among other things. "The World's Strangest Strongman" and freak show performer Baron Von Geiger joins us for a surprise bonus BOX! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 22, 2018
BOX071: Shiny Balls Of Bone, Hair & Teeth
Tumors with hair, bone and teeth. And then, A most disturbing weekend with a meat saw. Teratoma Tumors and The Patrick Herbert Mahon Murder from the 1920s. Beware.This is a dark box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 19, 2018
BOX070: Remember That Time We Died In A Car Accident?
Manuscript for mystics or 13th century porn novel? And then, they died in a car accident and told us all about it. The Voynich Manuscript and The Pollock Twins inside this Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 15, 2018
BOX069: The Best Gifts Rarely Contain Cat Feces
Did he eat 5 prospectors? And is Jurassic Park Real? Alferd Packer, The Colorado Cannibal and then dinosaur feathers preserved in amber. Inside BOX069. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 12, 2018
BOX068: Frozen Goat Meat Stuffed With Cocaine
A decomposing corpse in the catacombs. Then, bones exhumed from under an elevator shaft. Bodies in The Odessa Catacombs and the dark history of The Cincinnati Music Hall inside the 68th Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 08, 2018
BOX067: Carnies Love Billy Idol
Here's a fun way to die! Also, what happened to those guys anyway? The Euthanasia-Coaster and the mysterious disappearance of the boys from Yuba City inside the 67th Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, November 05, 2018
BOX066: Lobster Boy Was A Dick Bag
The 10 commandments of The Anti-Christ? Or maybe the American Stonehenge? And then, murderous circus folk. The Georgia Guideposts and the violent life of legendary sideshow performer, murderer and complete asshole, Lobster Boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 01, 2018
BOX065: R.I.P At The K.F.C.
There's a storm brewing on Uranus. And how to marry a dead guy. The bizarre weather on the other planets and the story behind corpse brides. All inside BOX065. Batteries sold separately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 31, 2018
BOX064: Bonus Box #2 Halloween Special!
The Box Of Oddities very first Halloween Special! Featuring you, The Freaks and your true encounters with the beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 29, 2018
BOX063: You're Cheap. And Now My Hands Smell Weird
The fumes from her body put 23 people in the hospital. And then, this is what happens when you hook-up with a 300 year old werewolf. The tale of The Toxic Lady and the tragic story of The Richardson Family murder. Inside this, the 63rd BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 25, 2018
BOX062: Escape From Doll Island!
Don't step on all the doll heads! And being fabulous when being fabulous could land you in jail. The odd history of The Island of Dismembered Dolls and the fabulous "Dancing Marquis" who believed he could hypnotize you with his dance moves. Inside Box062. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 22, 2018
BOX061: The Roosters In Your Head Are So Polite!
Beware the man with a wooden mallet and zip ties. And sometimes a rooster is just not enough. True Halloween Horror Stories and the very bizarre methods people used to wake themselves up throughout history. Inside BOX061. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 18, 2018
BOX060: Stop Having Sex With People Who Try To Kill You
They replaced my mother with a doppelganger! And then, never eat stew from an angry murderer. Capgras Syndrome and the horrific, bloody story of murderer Katherine Knight inside BOX60. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 15, 2018
BOX059: Aliens, Romans, The Kennedys & Delicious Bread
The guy who wrote what would become the movie Blade Runner claims he got his ideas from an entity in the future. And then, what is possibly the strangest sport ever. The strange story of PK Dick & life on the extreme competitive ironing circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 11, 2018
BOX058: Centenarian Slasher
The tragic yet fascinating story of Parasitic Twins. Also, is Halloween Slasher Michael Myers based on a real story? This Box is packed with oddness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 08, 2018
BOX057: Please Lick My Arm & Then Blow On It
Is what we see all there is? Also, "Hey, there's a kangaroo in that tree!" The perception of reality and the rare and very odd Tree Kangaroo. All inside BOX 57. Taste The Rainbow. Or not. We don't care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 04, 2018
BOX056: Smoke From A Kidney Fire
We pooped on the moon?! Also, let's dig her up and see if she's fresh! Trash we've left on the lunar surface and the 1890 New England Vampire Epidemic. Vacuum packed for freshness inside the 56th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, October 01, 2018
BOX055: WORST SON EVER EATS DAD'S HEART!
He killed over 70 people including his dad... whose heart he ate! Also, who was the world's greatest impostor? You won't believe what he pulled off! Serial killer Pedro Rodrigues Filho and professional impostor Stanley Weyman in the 55th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 27, 2018
BOX054: HERO GAS MAN DISCOVERS HEAP OF CORPSES!
There are piles of corpses in the yard! And, why is my poop green? The horrific Tri-State Crematorium incident and everything you always wanted to know (& some things you didn't) about poop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 24, 2018
BOX053: Manson Family Quilting Bee
How many wives can I have? And then..."Look Timmy! It's the severed head of a french serial Killer!" The interesting history of Mormonism & polygamy... Also, The Hollywood Museum of Death. Find it inside the 53rd BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 20, 2018
BOX052: Then You Have To Move And Burn The House Down
A guy with no head makes his escape! And how did they pass their idol time 5,500 years ago? Paranormal experiences of first responders and the bizarre history of board games inside the 52nd BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 17, 2018
BOX051: Don't Sound So Happy. People Died.
Being thrown from a carnival ride is never good. Also, it's depressing when the bodies pile up. Grisly roller coaster accidents and the horrible history of the Black Plague. Freeze dried, arranged neatly and stored inside the 51st Box of Oddities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 13, 2018
BOX050: Not Tonight Succubus
Don't let a demon drag you into a mirror! Also, he had so many things named after him. Why? The nightmare of sleep paralysis and the amazing story of Alexander von Humboldt inside BOX #50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 10, 2018
BOX049: Batteries, Soup and Semen
Don't eat babies. Also, was he a madman or a genius? Pills made of human fetus and the great Salvador Dali in the weeks very surreal BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 06, 2018
BOX048: Aliens And Mattresses
What was it like to have a mastectomy in 1812? We have a first hand account. And can ships become cursed? The gory history of anesthesia and the tragic story of the vessel MV Joyita, packed for freshness inside BOX 48. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, September 03, 2018
BOX047: A Suitcase Full OF Bits
Wait. They just discovered another continent? Also, he's a cannibal AND a restaurant Critic?! The lost continent of Zealandia and Issei Sagawa, the Japanese Cannibal. Neatly tucked inside the 47th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 30, 2018
BOX046: Eat A Banana
How did a 5 foot man who weighed less than 100 lbs lift 14 ton stones by himself? And madness caused by art? The mystery of Coral Castle and the strange and little understood Stendhal Syndrome in the 46th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 27, 2018
BOX045: Never Hurl A Toilet Bowl Into A Major Sporting Event
His ribs shoot out of his chest to fend off an attacker. And riding out the dangerous tide on raft made of inflated raincoats. Weird animal self-defense tactics and recent developments that suggest the 1962 Alcatraz escapees may have made it after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 23, 2018
BOX044: Your Coffee Tastes Like Hot-dog Water
There's buried treasure in them hills! And did you know there is history inside your refrigerator? The true story of Fen's Gold and the strange history of Ketchup. Or Catsup. We've heard it both ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 20, 2018
BOX043: Blood On The Fresh Baked Goods
He loved jazz but he also loved to hack people up with an ax. Also, can a movie really be haunted? Like for real? The Ax Man of New Orleans and the bizarre history of the film, "Return To Babylon" in BOX #43. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, August 18, 2018
BOX042: Bonus Box #01
You've been very well behaved so here's a bonus episode! Jethro interviews James Taylor! No, not the faded denim wearing 70's balladeer. This JT is the worlds foremost authority on the history of freak shows! Step inside to be "SHOCKED & AMAZED"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 16, 2018
BOX041: These Corpses Are Affecting Employee Morale
Coughing up lung tissue is bad. And are 27 year old rock stars doomed? The horrifying, haunted history of Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Hospital and the age 27 rock star death curse in this BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 13, 2018
BOX040: Chance Of Widely Scattered Meat Showers
My windshield is smeared with meat! Also, he died doing what?! Strange things that have rained from the sky and The Darwin Awards. Cleverly packed inside the 40th BOX. (May cause oily stool and the inability to control it) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 09, 2018
BOX039: Human Remains In The Vegetable Crisper
Funeral Directors Spill their guts. And viewing art that's all wet. Secrets from inside the funeral home and The Underwater Museum Of Art all neatly arranged inside BOX #39. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, August 06, 2018
BOX038: Sorry About Your Leg. Have Some Oatmeal.
She amassed a fortune by not washing her underwear. And he had a certain body part the size of a pig's hind leg. Hetty Green, The Witch of Wall Street and the horrible death of Grigori Rasputin. Inside BOX #38. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 02, 2018
BOX037: Hotdog Bun of Death
He was too fast to live, too young to die. Also, you want 7 lobsters just for you? The curse of The James Dean Death Car and last meals of the condemned. All inside BOX #37. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 30, 2018
BOX036: Mark Twain Skid Marks
What would you say to Abe Lincoln's ghost? And how did one of the greatest inventors in history make Mark Twain sh*t his finely-tailored slacks? Literally. Legends of The White House and the secret life of Nikola Tesla in the 36th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 26, 2018
BOX035: A Fistful Of Dildos
Who is Mango, King of the Pickles? And, how to make a funeral more competitive. The crazy story of "Mad Jack" Mytton and How the Dutch are staging funeral poetry competitions. All neatly crammed inside the 35th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 23, 2018
BOX034: Don't Hang Out With Baby Goats If You Have a Weak Sphincter
Remember that time in 2013 when the earth was hit by a huge meteor that we didn't even see coming? And who's that 8 foot dead guy in the warehouse? The Chelyabinsk Meteor and The Strange Tale of Willow Bunch Giant in the 34th Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 19, 2018
BOX033: Mr. President, You're Peeing On My Leg
Hello? *knock, knock* Hello? In Box 33 Kat & Jethro discuss premature burials. And then, if you can't stop punching yourself in the face, you may have Alien Hand Syndrome. Enjoy responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 16, 2018
BOX032: The Accidental Pantsing Of Mr. Rogers
The most prolific female serial killer of all time? Well, maybe. And OMG! I just pantsed Fred Rogers! The bloody history of Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed. And do people create their own bad luck? It's all inside the 32nd BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 12, 2018
BOX031: Peeing In The Yard With Bears
She was frozen solid for over 6 hours but was brought back to the land of the living. Also, what's fat, has wings but can't fly and there are only 148 of them left? Find out by peering inside the 31st BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 09, 2018
BOX030: How To Keep A Gigolo In Your Attic
The strange tale of Dolly Oesterreich who kept her lover in the attic for years while she lived downstairs with her husband. Plus, the sometimes gruesome origins of everyday phrases. It's all crammed inside the 30th BOX. Exercise caution when opening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 05, 2018
BOX029: Don't Be A Constipated Viking W/ Poor Dietary Habits
Ghosts on the Ferris wheel and solving crimes the old timey way. The bloody history of the abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement Park as well as the early days of forensic science. All carefully tucked inside the 29th Box. No purchase necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, July 02, 2018
BOX028: Hitler Was A Big Farter
Inside the 28th BOX, a bunch of ladies kick poacher ass. And then Grandpa tells you where he buried the body. The all women anti poaching unit in Zimbabwe and disturbing last words of the dying in this episode of The Box Of Oddities. Restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 28, 2018
BOX027: #Crazy Duck Lady
Selfies with a corpse and a fire that was started in 1962 and is still burning out of control today. Victorian Post-mortem photos and the decades long underground fire still burning in Centralia, Pa. In this, the 27th BOX. Enjoy responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 25, 2018
BOX026: Wrapping A Pig In A Nightgown
OMG! Grandpa just burst into flames! Also, why you have a fish face. Spontaneous human combustion and Evolutionary traits will still share with our most ancient ancestors. Inside the 26th BOX. Open carefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 21, 2018
BOX025: Glitter And Bits Of Fish
This week in the 25th Box, walking around all dead and stuff. Also, is it art if it explodes? Walking Corpse Syndrom and a really dangerous piece of art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 18, 2018
BOX024: A Hat Full Of Lasagna
What can we do with all this left over corpse? And never open an umbrella inside? Why? Unconventional commercial uses of dead bodies and the origin of superstitions. Inside the 24th BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 14, 2018
BOX023: Some Of You Will Not Like This. It's Awful.
Precriptions and treatments from the days of yore. And enemies within. Disturbing early medical proceedures and the wonderful world of parasites. This week in Box 23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 11, 2018
BOX022: Mickey Mouse Has Weird Pants
Has our timeline been altered? That would explain a lot. Also, bound together by flesh for life. The Mandella Effect and the tragic lives of The Hilton Sisters inside the 22nd BOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 07, 2018
BOX021: Gangbanged By Fire Ants
This week inside the 21st Box: Training snails and digging up dead rock stars. Can they really swap the memories from one snail to another? And the exhumation of 50's Rock and Roll star The Big Bopper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, June 04, 2018
BOX020: Never Blind Date A Clown
In The 20th Box, Jethro tells the story of some of the weirdest coincidences in history and Kat talks about that scream we have all heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 31, 2018
BOX019: Reading By The Light Of Your Open Wound
What happens to a person when they're locked in a dark closet for 24 years? And why did the wounds of some Civil War soldiers glow blue as they lay on the battlefield? The strange story of Blanche Monnier and The Angel Glow phenomenon in the 19th Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 28, 2018
BOX018: Fat Shamed By A Robot
You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave. Also, what's with all the airport Nazi art? Inside the 18th Box you'll find details on the dark history of The Cecil (suicide) Hotel and the weird conspiracies surrounding The Denver Airport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 21, 2018
BOX017: So Jazzed About Hand Farts
This week, the smell of corpses is driving down my property value. Also, stop eating hobos. The Body Farm and The People Eater of Venezuela in the 17th Box. Proceed with caution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 14, 2018
BOX016: It's a Japanese Panties Scam!
In the 16th Box, Jethro talks about that time he was in a coma and explores what it's like for others who came out of a coma. Also, Kat has new info on D.B Cooper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, May 07, 2018
BOX015: Nobody Expects A Pokey Stick In The Butt
This week in The 15th Box: If you're going to hold a public execution, at least clean up after yourself. Also, let's get stoned! Horrific historic torture methods and a new exciting discovery at Stonehenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 30, 2018
BOX014: Wearing Only Underpants On The Tundra
It started as a ski hike and ended in bizarre, unexplained multiple deaths. And, babies have been born in strange places, but coffins? The Dyotlov Pass incident and Coffin Birth this week in The Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 23, 2018
BOX013 Hey! Don't Eat that Slaughterhouse Runoff!
In Box 13, Did he really eat THAT? And, Wednesday is blue and smells like lasagna. Tarrare, the French showman with unusual eating habits and the strange world of synesthesia in this weeks box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 16, 2018
BOX012: A Horrifying Day at The Grocery Store
Did Queen Victoria wear Price Albert out in the sack? And why did Joseph Stalin want to crossbreed chimps and humans? The naughty side of Queen Victoria and the crossbred "Human-zee" this week in The Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 09, 2018
Box011: Never Leave a Prosthetic Leg at The Travelodge
Hey, don't put body parts in my salad! Also, 18 Months after she died, he dug her up and moved her in with him. The most bizarre laws ever proposed and The Macabre Tale of Count Carl von Cosel and his "Love Mummy", inside Box 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 05, 2018
BOX10: Screamed At By A Hobo
Jethro relates a deathbed experience that he personally witnessed. One that changed him forever. And then, did former First Lady Dolly Madison sleep her way to the top? Deathbed Visions and The secret side of the First Ladies. This week inside The Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, April 02, 2018
BOX009: Proctologist or Munitions Expert?
He was a huge Football Star. But he says it wasn't really him. And, "They laughed when I sat down at the Cat-Piano". On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss dissociative identity disorder and The Katzenklavier: The Cat-Piano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 26, 2018
BOX008: Wait. You Believe In The Moon?
Is a 9 year old baseball prodigy the reincarnated spirit of Major League legend Lou Gerhig? He believes so. Also, Kat discusses penises. At length. This week, “The Boy Who Knew Too Much” & The Icelandic Penis Museum. Don't forget to visit the gift shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, March 19, 2018
BOX007: The Pants Free Episode
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss chronically preserved human bodies. Will the first defrosted person be resurrected in the next 10 years? One expert says yes. And did we almost have a zombie president? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 13, 2018
BOX006: Sorry There Are Pubic Hairs On The Flush Lid
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss the horrible, terrible, no good life of the guy who invented the Saxophone. And then, the most bizarre, unfortunate and ironic deaths to ever happen. He died how? What a way to go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 06, 2018
BOX003: Don't Put Your Feces Covered Finger In My Bullet Hole
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss cellular memory. After your transplant, do you bring home more than just the organ from the hospital? Also, our cheese loving, murderous seventh President, Andrew Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 06, 2018
BOX005: A Quick Whack To The Noggin With A Croquet Mallet
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss Acquired Savant Syndrome. Get a head injury and become a genius. And can dancing kill you? Yes it can. And it did. Find out more about The Dancing Plague Of 1518. Next stop Funky Town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 06, 2018
BOX002: Old Corpse, New Corpse
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss living fossils, species that date back millions of years and the strange but true afterlife journey of Elmer McCurdy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, March 06, 2018
BOX004: Extreme Body Mods & The Sleeping Plague
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss extreme body modifications. So extreme that Jethro gets woozy. And what was it like to fall asleep in 1927 and not wake up until 1969? Could the “Sleeping Plague” ever return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, February 26, 2018
BOX001: A Sawed Skull & Pants Poetry
On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss the exhumed, severed head of Lee Harvey Oswald and the strange, dead body known as The Somerton Man that mysteriously appeared on a beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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