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Uncle Bob"s Magic Cabinet

Uncle Bob"s Magic Cabinet is a mother/daughter podcast about all things magic and mythology in pop culture. Each week, hosts Leigh and Lori discuss everything from hauntings and witchcraft to folklore and urban legends. It"s a fun and fascinating ride full of pop culture trivia and magical lessons.

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01:08:52

BE KIND (REWIND): IF 6 WAS 9 & FRANKENSTEIN

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2023/12/28

While the UBMC team enjoys their winter break, rewind and reminisce on some oldies (but goodies). Kicking off this look back is UBMC 57: IF 6 WAS 9 AND FRANKENSTEIN. In this episode, Leigh talks numerology through the psychedelic rock star Jimi Hendrix, while Lori dives into the history behind one of pop culture's favorite monsters: Frankenstein. This episode was originally published on June 18, 2021.

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01:25:31

UBMC 173: THE SANTA CLAUSE & SCROOGED

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2023/12/23

This week, Leigh explores the many versions of Santa across the world through 1994’s comedy/family film The Santa Claus, while Lori investigates The Wild Hunt through the 1988 comedy/fantasy film Scrooged.

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00:47:00

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 135: YULE

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2023/12/21

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori FINISHES her way around the wheel of the year, discussing all things YULE!

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01:28:20

UBMC 172: WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE

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2023/12/17

In the FINAL edition of this special series, the UBMC crew celebrates the end of the year with the 2023 Uncle Boobie Awards, and each reveals their personal survival guide for the winter season. Fact Check Jake's YouTube Recs: Camirra's Kitchen The Real Javier Novoa

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01:01:07

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 134: CAPRICORN

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2023/12/14

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things CAPRICORN: the most austere of the earth signs.

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01:11:20

UBMC 171: GILMORE GIRLS

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2023/12/09

Life's short. Talk Fast. In this highly caffeinated episode, Leigh and Lori explore the magic of winter's first snowfall through their favorite mother/daughter TV series, Gilmore Girls. GILMORE GIRLS GETAWAY GILMORE GIRLS: UNAIRED PILOT

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00:22:41

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 133: MARZANNA THE WINTER WITCH

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2023/12/07

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lor gears up for the deep, dark Yuletide season with Marzanna, the Winter witch of Slavic folklore.

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01:19:12

UBMC 170: INKHEART & THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE

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2023/12/02

This week, Leigh dives into the divination technique known as bibliomancy through the 2008 fantasy/adventure film Inkheart, while Lori talks jimsonweed while peeing her pants via 2016's terrifying horror flick The Autopsy of Jane Doe.

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01:04:40

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 132: COSPLAY (Feat. Jyn and Tonics)

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2023/11/29

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh gives a rundown on the rich history of cosplay, followed by a special interview with a real-life cosplayer! A special thank you to the super-talented Jyn and Tonics. Check her out on IG.

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01:24:45

UBMC 169: GHOST RIDER & WILLY'S WONDERLAND

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2023/11/25

Welcome to the third annual NIC CAGE NOVEMBER! In this episode, Leigh uncovers the truth behind a famous Faustian devil through the 2007 action/fantasy film Ghost Rider, while Lori breaks down the surprising history of animatronics in pop culture through 2021's horror/comedy movie Willy's Wonderland.

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00:53:50

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 131: SAGITTARIUS

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2023/11/23

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things SAGITTARIUS: the fastest of the fire signs.

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01:11:23

UBMC 168: FANTASTIC MR. FOX & THE LAST KEEPERS

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2023/11/18

Leigh takes us on a colorful journey through fox folklore and magic with 2009’s stop-motion animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox, while Lor explores the power of the triple goddess through 2013’s witch-filled fantasy film The Last Keepers. PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE ROALD DAHL MUSEUM IN GREAT MISSENDEN!

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00:43:30

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 130: THE ROAST OF WALT DISNEY

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2023/11/16

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori finally delivers her long-anticipated roast of Walter Elias Disney.

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00:59:56

UBMC 167: THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE

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2023/11/11

This week, Leigh and Lori team up to take on the 1886 Gothic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Leigh breaks down the plot while Lori guides us on a long-awaited journey into shadow work. SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Tentative Agreement, Recommends Ratification of 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts B IS FOR BOO: A HALLOWEEN ALPHABET BY GREG PAPROCKI

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01:00:06

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 129: SCORPIO

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2023/11/09

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things SCORPIO: the most fiery of the water signs.

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01:16:52

UBMC 166: THE LOST BOYS

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2023/11/03

Buckle up, friends. You're in for a tear-jerker. In this special memorial episode, Leigh and Lori pay tribute to Nanook, the greatest dog one could ask for. Through laughter and tears, Leigh provides a proper run down of 1987’s horror masterpiece The Lost Boys, while Lori offers a beautiful look into the magic of huskies. Rest in peace, buddy. We will miss you forever.

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00:38:33

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 128: SAMHAIN

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2023/11/01

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori continues her way around the wheel of the year, discussing all things SAMHAIN!

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01:20:18

UBMC 165: STEPHEN KING & THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF...

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2023/10/22

This week, UBMC busts out the pipe tobacco and smoking jackets for a refined, literary episode. Leigh deep dives into the horror legend Stephen King, while Lori uncovers the history of Gothic horror through Edgar Allan Poe's 1839 short story The Fall of the House of Usher. RESOURCES ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT | GLOBAL CONFLICT TRACKER TIMELINE: ISRAEL AND PALESTINE'S COMPLICATED HISTORY WHAT THE WAR MEANS FOR PALESTINIANS INSIDE ISRAEL DAMNING EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES ISRAEL FACES

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00:55:22

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 127: '90s HORROR WITH TORI POTENZA

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2023/10/18

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. In this week’s special episode, Leigh and Lori speak with the wonderful Tori Potenza! Tori is a horror writer and creative director/executive producer for In Search Of Darkness: 1990-1994. In this horror-heavy episode, the crew chats spooky 90s icons, underrated flicks, and

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01:05:19

UBMC 164: WELCOME TO DEAD HOUSE & STAY OUT OF THE...

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2023/10/14

What better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than with a Goosebumps special? This week, Leigh and Lori take on two audience-requested tales by children's horror master R.L. Stine! PRE-ORDER IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1990-1994 LEARN MORE THE LOST ROMERO X GOOSEBUMPS PROJECT HERE, HERE, AND HERE!

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