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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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UBMC 233: ARMY OF DARKNESS (LIVE FROM ROCHESTER, NY)

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2025/10/30

Hail to the king, baby! In this week’s very special episode, Lor and Leigh join you live from The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York for a deep dive on 1992’s Army of Darkness and the Danse Macabre, a medieval artistic concept that reminds us all of the universality of death.Thank you to everyone at The Little for helping UBMC feel right at home! We can’t wait to come back!LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠THE RIGHTS FACTORY⁠⁠

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01:40:15

UBMC 232: EVIL DEAD (1981) & EVIL DEAD 2 (1987)

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2025/10/20

Since we're cracking open the doors to our first-ever live show watching Army of Darkness, we thought it was time for a refresher. In place of the usual magic lessons, Leigh and Lori walk through the bloody and bizarre plots of The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead 2 (1987). Join in as we celebrate the legacy of Ash Williams, get a little handsy, and prepare you to join us for our biggest, grooviest adventure yet!⁠COME SEE OUR VERY FIRST LIVE SHOW AT THE LITTLE IN ROCHESTER, NEW

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02:06:18

UBMC 231: LILY DALE '25 RECAP

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2025/10/13

Surprised to see us? Things may have seemed a bit quiet, but we’ve been BUSY behind the scenes. Listen as we recap Lily Dale ‘25, get a little bit emotional, and yap like we never left. We’re glad to be back, friends.COME SEE OUR VERY FIRST LIVE SHOW AT THE LITTLE IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGTHE RIGHTS FACTORY

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00:35:36

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 163: THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE

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2025/06/09

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 Wheel of Fortune, a card of luck, destiny, and cosmic

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01:26:00

UBMC 230: THE RETURN OF THE KING

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2025/05/24

Welcome to the Middle-earth celebration: week three—and the end of our epic journey!In this episode, the UBMC crew tackles the emotional wrecking ball that is 2003’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Expect ghost armies, dashing wigs, and daddy issues—plus a little unexpected help from an old friend. It’s our final stop in Middle-earth… for now.CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC MERCH!NEWS &

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01:26:08

UBMC 229: THE TWO TOWERS

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2025/05/17

Welcome to Middle-earth celebration: week two! In this episode, Leigh takes on the underrated plot of 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, while Lor digs into the forest floor to explore the Slavic myth of the Leshy.FACT CHECKS:Gandalf is an Istari, an angelic being (Maiar) sent to Middle-earth as a wizard during the Third Age. Brad Duriff played Dr. Wheedon in Senseless. The Last March of the Ents is the forty-first soundtrack of the Complete Recordings of The Lord of the Rings: The Two

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01:09:38

UBMC 228: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

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2025/05/09

Uncle Bob’s turns five! In this very special episode, Lor packs her pipeweed and dives into the plot of 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to kick off an epic three-part journey through Middle-earth, while Leigh traces the Norse myth of Andvaranaut—the cursed ring that inspired Tolkien.CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC MERCH!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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01:07:31

UBMC 227: EVER AFTER

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2025/05/03

Once upon a time, UBMC finally covered 1998’s Ever After! Leigh puts on her fairy wings to explore the plot of this romantic period drama film, while Lor takes inspiration from Cinderella’s infamous glass slipper by investigating the history and folklore of magical shoes.NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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01:12:22

UBMC 226: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

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2025/04/28

Welcome to New Orleans! This week, Lor enters the world of Anne Rice to vamp out with Lestat and Louis for the plot of 1994’s gothic horror film Interview with the Vampire, while Leigh investigates two haunted NOLA tales surrounding creatures of the night: the Casket Girls and Jacques St. Germain.This episode is sponsored by US Ghost Adventures. Whether you're a spooky thrill-seeker or a history lover, US Ghost Adventures brings haunted history to life in over 150 cities across the country!BOOK

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01:18:14

UBMC 225: PENELOPE

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2025/04/25

Reminder: what makes us different, makes us beautiful! This week, Leigh gets whimsical with the plot of 2006’s underrated fairytale fantasy film Penelope, while Lor celebrates our friend the pig by investigating their folklore and mythology from around the world!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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00:42:00

WITCH WHISPER 162: THE HERMIT

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2025/04/21

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 Hermit, a card of solitude, introspection, and fulfillment.

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01:31:46

UBMC 224: MALLRATS

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2025/04/18

Snooch to the nooch! This week, Lor grabs some green and a handful of chocolate-covered pretzels for a journey into Kevin Smith’s 1995 romantic comedy film Mallrats, while Leigh takes inspiration from main character Brodie Bruce by investigating the history of comics in the United States!NEWS & RESOURCES:Giraffe Demonstrates Stages of Grief / Response to Changehttps://translifeline.orghttps://www.lastprisonerproject.orghttps://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us

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01:28:01

UBMC 223: THE LAST OF US

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2025/04/11

Watch out for that fungi! This week, Leigh searches for light in the darkness with the plot of 2023’s post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us (season one) while Lor dons her mycologist lab coat to separate cordyceps fact and fiction.FACT CHECK: Yes, they are called Clickers.NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us

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01:13:09

UBMC 222: SPRING SURVIVAL GUIDE 2

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2025/04/04

Spring has sprung at Uncle Bob’s! This week, the girls answer listener questions and dish out advice on everything from bugs to magical practices. Don’t miss their seasonal survival guides for personal movie/show/book recommendations and more!Follow UBMC on Instagram to share YOUR Spring Survival Guide!NEWS & RESOURCES:Check out Leigh's profile on Goodreads!https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us ‘Nowhere on Earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near

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01:16:56

UBMC 221: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

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2025/03/27

Welcome to Savannah, sport! This week, Leigh revisits the thrilling and mysterious plot of the 1997 crime drama film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, while Lor throws on her ghost-hunting gear to investigate the real haunted history behind the story.This episode is sponsored by US Ghost Adventures. Whether you're a spooky thrill-seeker or a history lover, US Ghost Adventures brings haunted history to life in over 150 cities across the country!*TAP* TO BOOK A US GHOST ADVENTURE!*TAP* TO

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01:13:24

UBMC 220: LISA FRANKENSTEIN

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2025/03/20

You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20It’s time to make the perfect boyfriend! This week, Lor blasts us back to the 80s for the plot of 2024’s horror comedy film Lisa Frankenstein while Leigh discovers the power, mystery, divinity, and duality of thunder and lightning magic.JOIN US IN LILY DALE:Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live

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00:51:22

UBMC 219: DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE

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2025/03/13

You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! This week, Leigh and Lori celebrate all things Irish with a deep dive into the 1959 Disney classic Darby O’Gill and the Little People, a fantasy/adventure film featuring magical harps, mythical creatures and a young, smiley Sean Connery.JOIN US IN LILY DALE:Our 2025

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01:01:07

UBMC 218: SMART HOUSE

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2025/03/06

You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20Hey PAT, play UBMC! This week, Lor gets the party jumpin’ with the plot of Disney’s 1999 Sci-Fi film Smart House, while Leigh bravely guides us through the fascinating history of Artificial Intelligence in science fiction.JOIN US IN LILY DALE:Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost

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00:20:59

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 161: STRENGTH

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2025/02/27

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 - Strength, a card of courage, resilience, and compassion.FACT CHECK: magnanimity - mag·na·nim·i·tyJOIN US IN LILY DALE:Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets!NEWS &

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01:06:20

UBMC 217: NOPE

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2025/02/21

Let’s take an otherworldly trip to Jupiter’s Claim! This week, Leigh bravely walks us through the complex plot of Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi/horror film Nope, while Lor finds inspiration from horses and their magical mythology.FACT CHECK: No, Aaron Paul did not voice the horse in BoJack Horseman - it was Will Arnett. JOIN US IN LILY DALE:Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)!Tap here to grab your tickets!NEWS &

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