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 cycles. RESOURCES: https://uscpr.org/StopGazaGenocide/ https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights https://www.instagram.com/so.informed https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/la-unrest-live-updates-crowds-p...
Jun 09, 2025•36 min
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 & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https:/...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 230
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...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 229
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.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://translifeline.org/...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 228
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.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://translifeline.org/...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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! BOO...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 226
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.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://translifeline.org/...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 225
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.
Apr 21, 2025•42 min
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 Change https://translifeline.org https://www.lastprisonerproject.org https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 224
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.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 223
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.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us ‘Nowhere on Earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 222
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* T...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 221
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/unclebob20 It’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 a...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 220
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/unclebob20 Happy 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 2...
Mar 13, 2025•51 min•Ep. 219
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/unclebob20 Hey 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 al...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 218
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·ty 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 & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com h...
Feb 27, 2025•21 min
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 & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 217
Strap in, friends... This one is full of haunted houses, psychic secrets, and more! Lor investigates abandoned mansions and paranormal phenomena with the plot of 2002’s horror/mystery mini-series Rose Red, while Leigh throws on her parapsychology lab coat to talk Psychometry, the ability to gain accurate knowledge of an object's history through physical touch. 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 & RES...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 216
Welcome to the Chowder Society! In this week’s wintery episode, Leigh examines the plot and importance of 1981’s supernatural horror film Ghost Story, while Lor investigates vengeful spirit folklore from around the world. 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 & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://www.them.us/story/trump-anti-trans-executive-order https://www.th...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 215
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! Listen to Lori begrudgingly tell the plot of the 2006 masterpiece High School Musical, while Leigh belts out all your favorite tunes. Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? PASSES ARE NOW LIVE! CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS!...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 214
Uncle Bob’s is back! Did you miss us?! We’re kicking things off cosmically with the fifth annual Astrology Roundtable! In this special episode, Leigh goes back to the basics with key terms, Sun signs, elements, modalities, and more, while Lor deep dives into the birth charts of Pauly Shore, Tia & Tamera, Kristen Stewart, Chappell Roan, and one very talented filmmaker! Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? Passes go live to the public on JANUARY 30th, so get ready! CLICK HE...
Jan 25, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 213
Happy Yule, ya filthy animals. It's the final episode before winter break when the UBMC crew hibernates for the holiday! Lor grabs a pair of shears and plows through the plot of Tim Burton's 1990 Fantasy/Romance film Edward Scissorhands, while Leigh bravely explores the magic and methods of cord-cutting. Be sure to stay tuned to the end for a very special 2025 UBMC retreat announcement! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 212
Welcome friends to the second edition of the Holiday Hell Survival Guide! Leigh and Lor answer anonymous audience questions and give a personal survival guide for the epic shit show that is the holiday season. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 211
HAPPY NIC CAGE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER! This year, Leigh walks us through a Cage-filled winter wonderland with the 2000s romantic fantasy film The Family Man, while Lor finally addresses the age-old holiday question, "What the f**k is eggnog?” JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
Dec 07, 2024•58 min•Ep. 210
Happy Holidays, Friends! This week, Lori nurses a G&T while recounting the plot of 1993's Son In Law, while Leigh dissects the origins of wishbone magic. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 209
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 Chariot, a card of perseverance and triumph over obstacles through dedication and self-discipline. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
Nov 18, 2024•31 min
Welcome back to Forks! This week, Leigh sways between vampires and werewolves during 2009’s iconic Twilight sequel New Moon, while Lor goes team Jacob and dives deeper into the Native American legends behind woven dreamcatchers. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 208
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!
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 207
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!
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 206
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!
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 205
