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The Box of Oddities

Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth

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

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All Episodes

33:33

Freak Family Favorites #018

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/12/12

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

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66:25

A Wolf With A Scalpel

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/12/09

The Box of Oddities: The Disappearance of Yara Gambirasio, Trophic Cascades, Witold Pilecki & Notre Dame SecretsIn 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

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27:38

Inbox Of Oddities #030

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/12/05

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

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62:31

Bengay For Horses

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/12/02

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

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41:27

Freak Family Favorites #017

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/28

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

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61:59

Cannibalistic Pilgrims

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/25

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

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44:15

Freak Family Favorites #016

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/21

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

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66:08

Fairground Horse Carcass

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/18

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

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31:53

Inbox Of Oddities #029

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/14

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

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65:02

Flamboyant Bigfoot

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/11

Unveiling the Odd: Funeral Home Secrets, Quantum Minds & Perception MysteriesIn 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

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26:38

Inbox Of Oddities #028

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/07

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

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63:17

Northern Pike Nimbostratus

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/11/04

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,

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31:46

The 7th Annual Halloween Special Pt. II

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/31

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

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51:26

The 7th Annual Halloween Special!

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/28

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

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20:49

Inbox Of Oddities #027

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/24

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

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58:36

Dark Deals, Haunted Dummies and Goblins

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/21

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

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23:11

Inbox Of Oddities #026

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/17

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

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64:03

Hallway Biologist Squabble

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/14

We've Been Nominated for a Signal Award! Would you please take a moment to vote for us? Thanks!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

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21:47

Inbox Of Oddities #025

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/10

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

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61:48

Afterlife Phone Plan

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/07

The Box Of Oddities has been nominated for a signal award! Would you help us? You can vote HERE. Thank you so much, Freak Family! Eerie Encounters and Mysterious Vanishings Join us for another spine-tingling 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

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