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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

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

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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

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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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24:24

Inbox Of Oddities #024

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/10/03

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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65:46

#647: Cryptids Are Stealing Our Deli Meats

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2024/09/30

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

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33:20

Freak Family Favorites #015

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/09/26

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

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52:54

#646: Furniture Related Burials

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/09/23

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

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28:11

Freak Family Favorites #014

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/09/19

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

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64:22

#645: A Very Provocative Snowman

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2024/09/16

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

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25:00

Inbox Of Oddities #023

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/09/12

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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53:23

#644: Bookstore Cramps

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/09/09

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

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23:00

Inbox Of Oddities #022

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/09/05

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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64:32

#643: The Hard Labor Day Special

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2024/09/02

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

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40:17

Freak Family Favorites #013

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/08/29

The Red Barn Murders and The Nasca LinesJoin 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

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53:35

#642: Catfish-tastrophe

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/08/26

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

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22:03

Inbox Of Oddities #021

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/08/22

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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62:26

#641: Setting Ghoul Goals

The Box of Oddities ·

2024/08/19

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

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