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Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet

Leigh and Loriunclebobsmagiccabinet.com
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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Episodes

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 48: YULE PLANTS

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori digs into some of her all-time favorite Yuletide plants! TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LO...

Dec 22, 202116 min

UBMC 82: CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA & LOVE ACTUALLY

In this episode, Leigh rings in the Winter Solstice with Grýla, the Yule Lads, and 2018's dark fantasy series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , while Lori talks holiday spirit and little moments of magic with the 2003 romantic comedy film Love Actually. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS ...

Dec 17, 20211 hr 24 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 47: AN X-FILES CHRISTMAS

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh and Fact Check Jake share their personal favorite holiday tradition: cuddling up with The X-Files - How the Ghosts Stole Christmas. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT...

Dec 15, 202111 min

UBMC 81: JACK FROST & NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

In this episode, Leigh touches on dangly earrings and the personification of Winter with 1998's family holiday film Jack Frost , while Lori dives deep into the Underworld with Osiris and 2006's fantasy/comedy film Night at the Museum . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE . Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE A...

Dec 10, 20211 hr 14 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 46: THE SNOW QUEEN

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Lori touches on the magic of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen and his famous winter fairytale The Snow Queen . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE . Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON TH...

Dec 08, 202112 min

UBMC 80: THE CHANGELING & WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

In this episode, Leigh talks séances and spirit trumpets through 1980's horror/mystery film The Changeling , while Lori explores the magical history and deeper meaning of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS! UNCLE BOB...

Dec 03, 20211 hr 14 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 45: RANKIN/BASS

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh ushers in the wintertime vibes with the legendary Christmas duo, Rankin/Bass! TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (...

Dec 01, 202112 min

UBMC 79: NATIONAL TREASURE & VAMPIRE'S KISS

Happy Nic Cage November! In this episode, Leigh touches on secret societies & Freemasonry with the 2004 adventure film National Treasure , while Lori dives into siring and cinematic pieces of crap with the 1988 cult classic film Vampire's Kiss . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE . Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LO...

Nov 27, 20211 hr 9 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 44: GNOMES

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Lori introduces us to her favorite nature-loving, earth guardian elemental: the gnome! TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.CO...

Nov 24, 202111 min

UBMC 78: 13 GOING ON 30 & THE HOLIDAY

In this episode, Leigh talks wishing dust and numerology with the 2004 fantasy/comedy film 13 Going on 30 , while Lori touches on the magic of wind, romance, and Jack Black with the 2006 rom-com film The Holiday . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS! UNCLE BOB'S...

Nov 19, 20211 hr 19 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 43: BRIAN FROUD

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh jumps into the magical world of Brian Froud: fantasy illustrator, conceptual designer, and faerie folklore master. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED O...

Nov 17, 202113 min

UBMC 77: CRIMSON PEAK & THE RED VIOLIN

In this episode, Leigh discovers the ghostly history of spirit photography with the help of 2015's gothic horror film Crimson Peak , while Lori touches on the power and complexity of Blood Magick through the 1998 music-focused drama The Red Violin . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOC...

Nov 12, 20211 hr 10 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 42: BABA YAGA

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori investigates the mysterious magical figure from Slavic folklore known as Baba Yaga. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL....

Nov 10, 202112 min

UBMC 76: OVER THE GARDEN WALL & WILLOW

In this episode Leigh cozies up and chats harvest season magic through the 2014 Cartoon Network fantasy miniseries Over the Garden Wall , while Lori walks us through the enchanting history of wands with the help of 1988's dark fantasy/adventure film Willow . FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE . Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS L...

Nov 05, 202156 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 41: ELIAS AND THE DRAUG

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh takes a deep dive into sea monsters and superstitions through the bone-chilling ghost story of Elias and the Draug. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ...

Nov 03, 202112 min

UBMC 75: THE BLACK CAT & GHOSTBUSTERS

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM UBMC! In this year's spooky special, Leigh dives into the long and complex history of our favorite Halloween felines with the 1934 Universal Monsters classic film The Black Cat , while Lori calls on the 1984 hit fantasy film Ghostbusters to chat ectoplasm and ghost hunting. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE . Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "L...

Oct 29, 20211 hr 19 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 40: MONSTER MASH

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Lori grooves her way through the history of spooky season's sonic masterpiece, Monster Mash . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@G...

Oct 27, 202111 min

UBMC 74: THE FLY & FRIGHT NIGHT

This week Leigh talks body horror, insect mythology, & shapeshifting with Cronenberg's 1986 Sci-fi film The Fly , while Lori reminisces over the late-night horror program Chiller Theatre and host "Chilly Billy" Cardille with 1985's Fright Night . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LO...

Oct 22, 20211 hr 12 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 39: IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Leigh carves into the history and myth of the captivating Halloween special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE...

Oct 20, 20219 min

UBMC 73: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET & THE WITCHES' WICKED GARDEN

This week Leigh drifts into dreams and nightmares through Wes Craven's 1984 horror classic A Nightmare On Elm Street , while Lori digs through her favorite herb lore to teach us about some spooky, magical plants growing in a witches' garden. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKL...

Oct 15, 20211 hr 15 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 38: BOOK OF SHADOWS

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Lori guides us through the magical history of Book of Shadows , the mysterious magical text, and its relationship to grimoires. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEA...

Oct 13, 202110 min

UBMC 72: ROCKY HORROR & HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL

This week, Leigh walks us through the wild, sexual journey of the infamous Rocky Horror Picture Show , while Lori dives deep into creepy houses and haunted asylums with 1999's House on Haunted Hill . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS! UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET...

Oct 08, 20211 hr 43 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 37: SO WEIRD

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Leigh throws it back to the 90s with an underrated sci-fi show for all ages: SO WEIRD! TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.CO...

Oct 06, 202113 min

UBMC 71: HALLOWEENTOWN II & IT (1990)

This week, Leigh dives deep into scrying with Disney's Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge , while Lori investigates the world's fear of clowns with Stephen King's IT (1990). TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS! UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCAST PO BOX 12738 PIT...

Oct 01, 20211 hr 24 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 36: DOUBLE, DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Leigh guides us through the long and winding history behind the notorious phrase, "Double, double toil and trouble." TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON TH...

Sep 29, 202114 min

UBMC 70: STAY ALIVE & SLEEPY HOLLOW

This week, Leigh takes us on a virtual adventure through the tragically underrated horror film Stay Alive while Lori navigates the twists and turns of Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow . TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS! UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCAST PO BOX 1273...

Sep 24, 20211 hr 7 min

UBMC 69: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER & JAWS

This week, Leigh chats urban legends and 90s babes through the spooky classic I Know What You Did Last Summer , while Lori touches on killer sharks and the importance of Jaws in pop culture. A special THANK YOU goes to our awesome Patrons this week! *Click here to join the club* TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE S...

Sep 17, 202153 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 35: TASHA TUDOR

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Lori walks us through the enchanting world of American illustrator Tasha Tudor. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJ...

Sep 15, 202117 min

UBMC 68: CASPER & THE RAVEN

This week, Leigh dives into the underlying message of 1995's supernatural comedy-drama Casper, while Lori presents the tale of Edgar Allan Poe's arch-nemesis through 2012's Thriller/Mystery The Raven . DONATION OF THE WEEK: The Compassionate Friends TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOC...

Sep 10, 20211 hr 3 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 34: DANA SCULLY

Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full length Friday episode. This week, Leigh nerds out over FBI Special Agent Dana Scully while speaking on her impact and importance. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD...

Sep 08, 202113 min
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