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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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01:19:55

UBMC 183: THE 'BURBS & BEAUTIFUL CREATURES

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2024/04/04

This week, Leigh explores suburban horror through the 1989 comedy/horror film The 'Burbs, while Lori talks about the magic of lockets through 2013's romantic gothic fantasy movie Beautiful Creatures.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:18:14

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 143: THE FOSSEGRIM

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2024/04/01

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh explores the musically mystifying water spirits of Scandinavian folklore known as the Fossegrim. ⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:30:58

UBMC 182: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & MISS POTTER

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2024/03/28

This week, Leigh investigates the witching hour through 2007's found footage horror movie Paranormal Activity, while Lor explores the magic and mythology of rabbits through the 2008 romance/drama film Miss Potter.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:21:45

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 142: ATHAMES

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2024/03/25

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lor explores one of the most common tools in the witch's magical toolbox - the athame! SOME NOTES ON THE ATHAME ⁠⁠JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:09:58

UBMC 181: THE LUCK OF THE IRISH & LEAP YEAR

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2024/03/14

This week Leigh figures out why Leprechauns are all rich and explores the magic and mythology of gold through the 2001 Disney Channel original movie The Luck of the Irish, while Lori explores the superstitions and folklore behind the namesake of 2010's romantic comedy Leap Year.

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00:25:38

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 141: FOLK HORROR

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2024/03/11

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode.This week, Leigh deep-dives into the spooky subgenre of horror film and fiction known as Folk Horror! ⁠JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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00:59:05

UBMC 180: THE THING EXPANDED WITH ROBIN BLOCK

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2024/03/07

In this special episode, the UBMC crew sits down with the founder and CEO of CreatorVC to chat about The Thing Expanded - their forthcoming documentary exploring John Carpenter's 1982 horror masterpiece. Join the ultimate “The Thing” fan experience! Follow for The Thing Expanded updates Learn more about CreatorVC Come watch “The Thing” with us! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY

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00:22:51

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 140: LOREENA MCKENNITT

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2024/03/04

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lori takes on Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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01:36:51

UBMC 179: THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK & FINAL DESTINATION

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2024/02/29

Welcome to Trashcan Thursday! In this revisit, Leigh explores the magic and folklore of cherries through the 1987 comedy/horror film The Witches of Eastwick, while Lori talks about cheating death through 2000's terrifying supernatural horror movie Final Destination.STAY INFORMED ON THE WAR IN GAZA: AP NEWS BBC ⁠JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!⁠

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00:34:08

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 139: WHIMSIGOTH

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2024/02/26

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode.This week, Leigh explores an aesthetic that is equal parts magic and macabre - whimsigothic!

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01:23:30

UBMC 178: TWIN PEAKS

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2024/02/22

In this special episode, the UBMC team deep dives into the supremely strange mystery/drama television series Twin Peaks. Leigh examines the infamous David Lynch and explains the series's significance while Lori fire-walks through the show's pilot episode!

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01:08:44

UBMC 177: ZENON (GIRL OF THE 21ST CENTURY) & THE LAST...

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2024/02/15

This week, Leigh throws on her lab coat once again to explain the science behind supernovas through the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, while Lori brings the vibe back down to earth discussing the world's most infamous witch hunter though 2015's The Last Witch Hunter.

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00:28:15

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 138: THE MAGICIAN

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2024/02/12

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lor kicks off a brand new series about all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work her way through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore and hidden meaning behind some of your favorite cards. First up - The Magician!

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01:35:48

UBMC 176: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA & MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D

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2024/02/08

It's a Valentine's special, and love is in the air! This week, Leigh dives into the fascinating lore of absinthe through the 1992 horror/romance film Bram Stoker's Dracula, while Lori explores the pagan festival of Lupercalia through 2009's horror/mystery flick My Bloody Valentine 3D.

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00:37:18

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 137: CULT KILLER WITH JON KEEYES

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2024/02/05

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh and Lori sit down with Cult Killer director Jon Keeyes. You can catch this nail-biting thriller in select theaters (and on Premium Video on Demand starting February 6th)! Stay up to date with Jon and his work here!

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01:33:31

UBMC 175: CAN'T HARDLY WAIT & MY FAVORITE MARTIAN

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2024/02/01

HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! In this celebratory special, Leigh talks shufflemancy through the 1998 comedy/romance movie Can’t Hardly Wait, while Lori uncovers the hidden mysteries of the red planet through her new least favorite movie, 1999's comedy/sci-fi film My Favorite Martian. Fact Check: Lor was correct! Wayne Knight voiced Zoot.

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00:26:20

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 136: AMY BROWN

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2024/01/29

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh gets an exclusive look into a world of fairies, dragons, mermaids, unicorns, and so much more through the lens of the wonderfully talented artist Amy Brown! Use code UBMC10 for 10% off her website now through the end of February! https://amybrownart.com/

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01:48:13

UBMC 174: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 4

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2024/01/25

Welcome to the FOURTH annual edition of Astrology Roundtable. In this special episode, the UBMC crew dives into some of the miscellaneous and mysterious aspects of natal charts. Topics include North and South Nodes, Chiron, Black Moon Lilith, and more! Then, Leigh and Lori deep dive into some of their favorite celebrity astro-charts. This year's picks include André 3000, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Paul McCartney, Toni Collette, and two wild card picks you can't miss! LILY DALE, NEW YORK 2024

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01:05:01

BE KIND (REWIND): HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED

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2024/01/11

While the UBMC crew nurses their newly acquired colds, let's take another look back at an underrated episode: UBMC 99: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED. In this episode, Leigh dives into the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki classic Howl's Moving Castle and teaches us about wizards and the Merlin of Japan, while Lori talks about werewolf mythology through the underrated 2005 horror film Cursed. This episode was originally published on April 28, 2022.

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01:03:49

BE KIND (REWIND): BOB LAZAR & HOUSE OF WAX

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2024/01/04

While the UBMC crew continues their break, let's take another look back at an audience favorite: UBMC 64: BOB LAZAR & HOUSE OF WAX. This week, Leigh takes us on another Sci-fi journey with the infamous Bob Lazar, while Lori dives into the history of wax figures through the 2005 slasher House Of Wax. This episode was originally published on August 13, 2021.

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