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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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All Episodes

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UBMC 207: CLUE

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2024/11/09

It’s time to get a clue! This week, Lor takes on the ultimate whodunit with 1985’s board game-inspired black comedy film Clue, while Leigh uncovers the magic of peacocks, resplendent birds with an underrated mystical flair. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:13:13

UBMC 206: HOCUS POCUS 2

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2024/10/31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In this celebratory Samhain episode, Leigh finally comes face to face with Hocus Pocus 2 and lets all her true feelings be known, while Lori journeys deep into the Forbidden Wood to learn all about Cottage Witchcraft.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:10:02

UBMC 205: HALLOWEENTOWN (from Lor’s POV)

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2024/10/25

It’s the best time of the year - and that means the UBMC team is taking another spooky bus ride to Halloweentown! In this episode, Lor finally unleashes her true feelings about the plot of this 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie, while Leigh honors the Cromwell family of witches by learning all about Ancestor Veneration. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:17:55

UBMC 204: ALMOST FAMOUS

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2024/10/12

In this episode, Leigh and Lori walk through the importance of 2000's classic road trip comedy-drama film Almost Famous. Trigger warning: early pregnancy loss and miscarriage. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:51:15

UBMC 203: DONNIE DARKO

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2024/10/03

Every cult loves a classic, and we're here for it. This week, Lori takes on the complex plot of 2001's Sci-Fi/Thriller Donnie Darko, while Leigh throws on her lab coat to uncover the deeper meaning behind one of her favorite films.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:29:09

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 159: THE LOVERS

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2024/09/30

Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Lovers, a deeply misunderstood card representing passion, romance, and choices. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:00:49

UBMC 202: THE BIRDS

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2024/09/27

This week, Leigh takes on the plot of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963), while Lori dives into the real-life story behind the film, and augury, an ancient Roman practice of interpreting the behavior of birds for divination. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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02:01:21

UBMC 201: SPIRIT & SALT WITH MEDIUM REV. DR. JAN...

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2024/09/19

In this week’s special episode, the UBMC crew heads to the Haven Salt Cave in Lily Dale, New York to chat Mediumship, Pittsburgh, Spiritualism, Family of the Heart, Salt, Sage, and more with our favorite medium Rev. Dr. Janice Dreshman, Tammy L. Russell, Consultant, and National Therapy Dog Superstar Sir Tibbetts Wick! Rev. Dr. Jan has a unique and special style of connecting with and bringing in Loved Ones (pets, too!) from Heaven/Spirit. Her work has been described as exceedingly accurate and

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01:23:00

UBMC 200: OVER THE GARDEN WALL

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2024/09/12

Happy 2nd birthday to the beautiful October Mara! In this celebratory Trash Can Thursday episode, Lor takes us on a deeper walk through the Unknown with Greg and Wirt while Leigh explores the magic of frogs and toads through Tobe’s all-time favorite show: Over the Garden Wall. Want to get spirited this spooky season with UBMC and their favorite Pittsburgh/Lily Dale medium? TAP HERE for more info! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:29:12

UBMC 199: LILY DALE ’24 RECAP & THE ROAST OF EAT,...

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2024/09/06

Summer break is over folks, and class is back in session. Join Leigh and Lor for a heartfelt recap of the Lily Dale, New York 2024 Retreat, and Leigh's brief (but biting) roast of 2010's romantic fantasy film Eat, Pray Love.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:19:12

UBMC 198: ANACONDA & PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

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2024/07/27

Buckle up for an action-packed summer adventure, friends. This week, Leigh takes us to the Amazon River to uncover giant-snake mythology through 1997’s awesomely bad horror film Anaconda, while Lori takes to the high seas to explore famous swashbucklers throughout history with 2003’s supernatural fantasy film Pirates of the Caribbean.UBMC will now be on summer break until the end of August. TTFN! VOTE UBMC FOR 2024'S BEST OF PITTSBURGH! FIND US UNDER PEOPLE & PLACES (BEST PODCAST, BEST

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00:22:44

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 158: MORK & MINDY

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2024/07/22

Nanu Nanu. This week, Lori celebrates the late Robin Williams' birthday by jetting off to planet Ork to explore the late 70's sci-fi sitcom Mork & Mindy. VOTE UBMC FOR 2024'S BEST OF PITTSBURGH! FIND US UNDER PEOPLE & PLACES (BEST PODCAST, BEST INFLUENCER, BEST INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT) AND VOTE ONCE DAILY THROUGH AUGUST 9TH! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:26:39

UBMC 197: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH & FIRESTARTER

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2024/07/19

It's a fire-filled episode, folks! Leigh takes on the 1996 family/fantasy film James and the Giant Peach, exploring the mythological origins and magical properties of peaches, while Lori explores pyrokinesis through the classic 1984 film Firestarter.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:31:56

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 157: THE HIEROPHANT

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2024/07/15

Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Hierophant, a card of tradition, spiritual values, and the arcane. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:19:12

UBMC 196: BACK TO THE FUTURE & WEIRD SCIENCE

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2024/07/12

1985 - a song, a year, and the theme of today’s episode. Leigh explores the grandfather paradox through fan-favorite Back To The Future, while Lori revisits the origins and impact of Frankenstein through the underrated John Hughes flick Weird Science.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:21:15

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 156: SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE

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2024/07/08

Welcome to another Local Lore. This week, Lor jets off to Minnesota to investigate the infamously haunted Split Rock Lighthouse. Thanks for the amazing books, Casserole Cait. Have some local lore to share with UBMC? Tap here! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:05:47

UBMC 195: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (SERIES) &...

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2024/07/04

Welcome to the FOURTH anniversary of Uncle Bob's fun-in-the-sun Fourth of Jaw-ly celebration! In this episode, Leigh and Lor both reach the end of their summer series. Featuring some of the best (and worst) cinematic moments from our four-year oceanic journey, Leigh tackles the 2021 horror television series I Know What You Did Last Summer, while Lori takes on 1987's Jaws: The Revenge. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:44:31

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 155: THE ROAST OF TOM CRUISE

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2024/07/02

Welcome to another roast, friends. This week, Leigh holds American actor Tom Cruise to the flame. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:56:50

UBMC 194: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE & MIDSOMMAR

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2024/06/28

Turn on, tune in, drop out - this week gets a little trippy. In this Trashcan Thursday, Leigh talks all about psychedelics through the 2007 Musical/Romance film Across The Universe, while Lori explores runes through the 2019 horror/mystery film Midsommar.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:21:10

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 145: PULP MAGAZINES

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2024/06/24

Wood paper? I barely know her. Lor dives into the history of Pulp Magazines, the inexpensive fiction mags containing amazing stories from iconic authors and characters like The Shadow and Flash Gordon. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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