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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 92: THE DAKOTA

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 history and hauntings of the infamous Dakota Apartments in New York City. 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...

Dec 08, 202218 min

UBMC 127: DOCTOR SLEEP & PETER PAN

This week, Leigh talks about telepathy through the 2019 supernatural horror film Doctor Sleep , while Lori investigates the Greek God Pan through 1953's animated adventure fantasy film Peter Pan . 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 PO...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 15 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 91: JIM HENSON & THE MUPPETS

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 dives into the history and legacy of the iconic Jim Henson & his beloved creation, The Muppets. 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? EMA...

Nov 30, 202226 min

UBMC 126: NATIONAL TREASURE 2 & THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE

Welcome to the second annual NICK CAGE NOVEMBER! This week, Leigh uncovers even more about the man, myth, and legend through 2007's action/adventure film National Treasure: Book Of Secrets , while Lori dips back into Arthurian legend, discussing Merlin through the 2010 fantasy/adventure film The Sorcerer's Apprentice . 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@GM...

Nov 25, 20221 hr 12 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 90: HARVEST MOON

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 taps into the moon through Neil Young and his autumn love song Harvest Moon . 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 (S...

Nov 23, 202210 min

UBMC 125: POLTERGEIST & THE PRESTIGE

This week, Leigh talks poltergeists through the iconic 1982 supernatural horror film Poltergeist , while Lori explores the life and legacy of Nikola Tesla through the 2006 mystery/drama film The Prestige . 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 C...

Nov 18, 20221 hr 23 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 89: SCARECROWS

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 closes out the harvest season while exploring the rich folklore behind scarecrows. 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 16, 202215 min

UBMC 124: ST. ELMO'S FIRE & CHILDREN OF THE CORN

This week, Leigh explores the namesake of 1985's iconic romance/drama film St. Elmo's Fire , while Lori walks behind the rows and talks corn deities through the 1984 horror/thriller film Children of the Corn . 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 MAG...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 16 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 88: SCOTT CUNNINGHAM

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 reflects on her magical journey while discussing American author Scott Cunningham. 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.C...

Nov 09, 202210 min

UBMC 123: E.T. & IT FOLLOWS

This week, Leigh digs through the basics of botany via the legendary 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial , while Lori gets steamy describing sex demons through 2014's horror thriller film It Follows . 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 CABIN...

Nov 04, 20221 hr 21 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 87: COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG

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 on the classic American animated comedy/horror TV series, Courage the Cowardly Dog. 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...

Nov 02, 202218 min

UBMC 122: TRICK 'R TREAT & THE CROW

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, UBMC FAMILY! In Uncle Bob's third annual spooky special, Leigh explains the history of trick-or-treating through 2007's horror/thriller film Trick 'r Treat , while Lori examines the origins of Devil's Night through the 1994 cult classic film The Crow . 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 YO...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 8 min

UBMC 121: CORPSE BRIDE & DAWN OF THE DEAD

This week, Leigh explores the rich mythology behind butterflies through the 2005 family/fantasy film Corpse Bride, while Lori dissects the history of zombies through George Romero's 1978 horror classic film, Dawn of the Dead. 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!...

Oct 21, 20221 hr 13 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 86: ELVIRA

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 examines the life and legacy of horror icon Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. 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 19, 202216 min

UBMC 120: IDLE HANDS & THE VVITCH

This week, Leigh dissects the Hand of Glory through 1999's black comedy horror film Idle Hands , while Lori examines the origins of goats in devil worship via 2015's critically acclaimed folk horror film The VVitch . 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 BO...

Oct 14, 20221 hr 12 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 85: THE ROAST OF ED AND LORRAINE WARREN

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 hosts her first roast, exposing some lesser-known truths behind paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED ON ...

Oct 12, 202227 min

UBMC 119: HALLOWEENTOWN HIGH & THE FOG

Welcome to year three of UBMC’s October opening-episode tradition! This week, Leigh examines the rich history of haunted houses through the 2004 Disney Channel original film Halloweentown High, while Lori provides every fact imaginable about fog through the 1980 horror/thriller film The Fog. 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...

Oct 07, 20221 hr 10 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 84: FRIDAY THE 13TH (THE SERIES)

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 examines the criminally underrated fantasy horror television show Friday The 13th: The Series. 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 UBM...

Oct 05, 202211 min

UBMC 118: TWILIGHT & THE VILLAGE

This week, Leigh discusses all things apples through the 2008 romance/fantasy film Twilight , while Lori examines the psychological impact of color in M. Night Shyamalan's 2004 period thriller film The Village . 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 M...

Sep 30, 20221 hr 12 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 83: OCTOBER MARA

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, Mama Leigh introduces Uncle Bob's newest team member, October Mara. 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 "LO...

Sep 28, 202243 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 82: BAD MOON RISING

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 takes a deep dive into the iconic spooky-season tune Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival. 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? EM...

Sep 14, 20229 min

UBMC 117: THE RING & I MARRIED A WITCH

This week, Leigh uncovers the lore behind the Onryō through 2002's classic horror film The Ring , while Lori digs into the mighty oak tree through 1942's Fantasy/Romance film I Married a Witch . 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 PODC...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 2 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 81: WES CRAVEN

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 examines the life and works of the legendary Master-of-Horror, Wes Craven. 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 (SUB...

Sep 07, 202215 min

UBMC 116: THE BLACK CAULDRON & SALEM'S LOT

In this episode, Leigh explores the history behind an infamous witch's tool through Disney's 1985 dark fantasy animated film The Black Cauldron, while Lori tackles a classic vampire trope with the help of 1979's horror TV mini-series Salem's Lot. 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 ...

Sep 02, 20221 hr 3 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 80: THE QUEEN MARY

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 navigates the treacherous waters surrounding the haunted Queen Mary. 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 LI...

Aug 31, 202213 min

UBMC 115: THE STEPFORD WIVES & HOT TUB TIME MACHINE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LORI! In this episode, Leigh learns how to keep the menfolk happy through 2004's Dark Comedy/Sci-fi film The Stepford Wives , while Lori throws on her lab coat and talks time travel through the 2010 Comedy/Sci-fi film Hot Tub Time Machine . 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 INF...

Aug 26, 20221 hr

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 79: CRY BABY LANE

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 uncovers the truth behind Nickelodeon's lost made-for-TV Halloween horror film, Cry Baby Lane . 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 U...

Aug 24, 202215 min

UBMC 114: MIRRORS & THE MASK

This week, Leigh discusses the magic and superstition behind the namesake of 2008's supernatural horror film Mirrors, while Lori explores the history of Loki from Norse mythology through the 1994 comedy/fantasy film The Mask. 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!...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 2 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 78: GERALD GARDNER

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 the life of Gerald Brosseau Gardner, also known as the "Father of Wicca." 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....

Aug 17, 202216 min

UBMC 113: THE MONSTER SQUAD & MEN IN BLACK

This week, Leigh unearths the history behind the legendary Universal Monsters through the 1987 Horror/Fantasy film The Monster Squad , while Lori examines the secretive namesake behind the classic 1997 Sci-fi movie Men In Black . 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 LEGE...

Aug 12, 20221 hr 5 min
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