Cabinet Of Curiosities Podcast

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A collection of the extraordinary and the mysterious

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Glen Tavern Inn: Where the Past Comes Alive

This elegant, historic inn located in California has served as a gambling parlor, brothel, speakeasy and was a favored place among early Hollywood celebrities. It is believed that some former guests of the hotel like the Glen Tavern so much, they have checked in for an eternal stay... Listen to The Glen Tavern Inn: Where the Past Comes Alive Host, Sarah, in the lobby of the Glen Tavern Inn with members of the American Paranormal Research Association __________ Top photo by Jeffrey Earle for the ...

Sep 28, 2012

"True Story" Behind Sam Rami's "The Possession."

This week's new episode reveals the "true story" behind Sam Ramis latest film, The Possession . Listen now to Episode 22 - The Dibbuk Box The Possession - Official site Jason Haxton's site The Book...

Aug 29, 2012

Episode 21 - The Vile Vial

A personal story from The Cabinet's own hostess, about a mysterious possession belonging to a Hollywood legend. Listen to "The Vile Vial" now!

Aug 03, 2012

Episode 20 - The Stanley Hotel: Of Cars and Kings

The historic Stanley Hotel , in Estes Park, Colorado offers up a rich and fascinating history and provided the inspiration for one of the most iconic horror stories and films of all time - The Shining . Listen now!! - The Stanley Hotel: Of Cars and Kings By Shane Parker...

Jul 19, 2012

Valentine's Day Show - Bat Man

This Valentine's Day we bring you a story containing one part vixen, one part teen sex slave and garnish it with some Grade A Crazy - listen to Bat Man now! Dolly and Otto's story inspired two movies, the first was The Bliss Of Mrs. Blossom , starring Shirley Mac Laine and a favorite here at The Cabinet, Patricia Routledge. The second film was Man In The Attic, starring Neil Patrick Harris. Oh My. Yes, it's as hilarious as it seems. You really should watch the trailer ....

Feb 14, 2012

January -The Season Of The Witch

In January skies a myriad of stars hang cold in the night, but there too, are witches Her red, red lips curved up into a smile of such beauty, such brilliance, such pure and perfect happiness that it would have frozen your blood in your veins to have seen it. And the wind of the mountain pass howled about her triumphantly, as if in answer...as the children fled. (adapted from Neil Gaiman's Stardust) The first Cabinet episode of 2012, January - The Season Of The Witch is available now!...

Jan 06, 2012

Episode 16 - The Christmas Spectre Of Clarence Street

A Christmas tale of unrequited love, lies, jealously and...a ghost. Episode 16 - The Christmas Spectre

Dec 16, 2011

Episode 15 - The Christmas Tree Ship

The tragic tale of the Christmas Tree Ship. Episode 15 - The Christmas Tree Ship Painting by artist Eric Forsberg The tradition and generosity of Captain Santa and The Christmas Tree Ship lives on each year through the efforts of non-profit charity Chicago's Christmas Ship . Chicago's boating community reenacts the arrival of the Rouse Simmons and distributes Christmas trees to deserving families that would not otherwise be able toenjoy a tree during the holiday season. Captain Schuenemann, cent...

Dec 08, 2011

Merry Creepmas

Here is the first of our month long Creepmas-centric shows, He Sees You When You're Sleeping.... I do hope you've been good little boys and girls. Listen to He Sees You When You're Sleeping... now! Music from this podcast can be found on A Scary Little Christmas . Christmas With The Devil is a cover of the Spinal Tap song, by Judith Owen....

Dec 02, 2011

Episode 13 - The Fire Spook

Cow molestation, spontaneous fires and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Fire Spook (although, I really wanted to call this episode "Old Macdonald Had A Farm, and on That Farm He Had a Spook!" ). Listen now - The Fire Spook...

Nov 12, 2011

The Witch

The first of our All Hallow's Read series, where the Cabinet offers up a creepy, fictional tale from some of our favorite authors in celebration of Halloween. The Witch is a short story from Shirley Jackson, who Stephen King dubbed "The Godmother Of Horror." Although you probably do not recognize her name, you've likely read her story, The Lottery or experienced the far reaching influence of her book The Haunting Of Hill House . Disney's Imagineers were so taken by Hill House , they even worked ...

Oct 25, 2011

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