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Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.

Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!

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Episodes

Misfortune's Melody

Some people are just different than the rest of us. They might focus that uniqueness into something great, or they might squander it on petty deeds. Either way, they leave us with amazing tales to enjoy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 202111 minEp. 286

Mayday

Two tales that inexplicably set foot into the same legendary location. Although their individual journeys couldn't be more different. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 202111 minEp. 285

Ruffled Feathers

Humans are so good at making things that those creations can inspire awe or fear, depending on the story. Let's explore two of them today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 202110 minEp. 284

Rabbit, Run

Some people are just incredibly skilled at bringing delight to the rest of us. How they got there, and what their work entailed, though, is often a bit more curious. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 09, 202110 minEp. 283

Iron Man

Today's tour through the Cabinet will introduce you to a pair of unique individuals, and their tendency to break the rules and suffer the consequences. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202113 minEp. 282

Run and Gun

Both stories today involve crossing the Atlantic, but they couldn't be any different after that. Well, other than both being more than a little curious, of course. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 02, 202110 minEp. 281

Norweigan Roll

Some of the things we take for granted actually came about it a really unusual way, and that means they should be on display in the Cabinet. Here are two for your enjoyment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202110 minEp. 280

Hot Shot

Summer might not be here yet, but that doesn't mean we can't tour a couple of summertime curiosities today. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 202110 minEp. 279

Bank On It

Sometimes disaster knocks us down and that's it. And sometimes we find a way to get back up and move forward. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202112 minEp. 278

Swimming Oil

Just how inventive are people? These two stories should illustrate that perfectly, and give you a tour through the Cabinet that is oh so curious. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 202110 minEp. 277

Light Reading

Politics and poetry don't have a lot in common. But the two stories on today's tour might leave you wondering where inspiration truly comes from. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202110 minEp. 276

Turn, Turn, Turn

Cleverness and the ability to learn always inspire us, so hopefully these two tales will give you that magical feeling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 09, 202110 minEp. 275

Daydream Believer

Today's tour through the Cabinet will demonstrate just how inventing people can be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 04, 202110 minEp. 274

Brewed Awakening

A pair of tales guaranteed to get a rise out of you. And the stories they tell are downright curious! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 02, 202112 minEp. 273

Fall From Grace

Humans are truly amazing creatures. And the things we can come up with, endure, and improve upon are sometimes mind-blowing. Like these two tales. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202110 minEp. 272

Ouch

Curious origin stories and bizarre dangers are all on display in the Cabinet today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 202110 minEp. 271

Cold Start

Traditions can be curiously weird. Some were created to help us improve ourselves, while others are in place to save lives. And today's tour through the Cabinet should explain why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 20219 minEp. 270

Spy Game

Some people change their identity to hide, while others do it to stand out. Either way, the stories about it are curious. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 202110 minEp. 269

Master at Arms

These inventive individuals made a few mistakes along the way. But thankfully their work was curious enough to earn them admission into the Cabinet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202110 minEp. 268

Mirror

People come up with the oddest things. Sometimes they fade away, while other times they stick around. And that back and forth can be more than a little... curious. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 202110 minEp. 267

Flight Risk

Sometimes a person's name is forgotten, but their deeds live on. Other times, the name is all most people see anymore, unaware of the powerful story behind it. Let's explore both today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 07, 20219 minEp. 266

Star Struck

Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't. Either way, the important thing is to leave your mark on the world. Thankfully, both individuals on display today managed to do just that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 05, 202111 minEp. 265

Whisker Rebellion

The decisions we make in life have a way of carving out a path for us. But two such individuals made the sorts of choices that made them perfect additions to the Cabinet of Curiosities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 202011 minEp. 264

Old Haunts

Life gives us a lot ot chew on, as today's tour through the Cabinet will show us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 202010 minEp. 263

Game On

Two things we take for granted. Two amazing stories. Naturally, both belong in the Cabinet of Curiosities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 20209 minEp. 262

Wildcat

Today's tour of the Cabinet will introduce you to a couple of inventive people who ended up walking a very tragic path. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 202013 minEp. 261

260 | Root of the Matter

Just about anything can be poisoned, ruining a good thing. But if these two tales are any indication, there's always room for hope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202010 minEp. 260

Class Actor

Greatness is inside all of us, but very few have the courage to let it out and develop it. Today's tour through the Cabinet should provide a nice dose of inspiration, though. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 202010 minEp. 259

Quite a Catch

Some origin stories are inspiring, while others feel like a big hit. So these additions to the Cabinet should feel right at home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202011 minEp. 258

Fortune and Glory

Humans are adventurous, inventive people, which has led to some amazing journies. What's more amazing, though, are the specific details about those trips. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 08, 202010 minEp. 257
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