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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 172: WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE

In the FINAL edition of this special series, the UBMC crew celebrates the end of the year with the 2023 Uncle Boobie Awards, and each reveals their personal survival guide for the winter season. Fact Check Jake's YouTube Recs: Camirra's Kitchen The Real Javier Novoa...

Dec 17, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 172

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 134: CAPRICORN

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. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things CAPRICORN: the most austere of the earth signs.

Dec 14, 20231 hr 1 min

UBMC 171: GILMORE GIRLS

Life's short. Talk Fast. In this highly caffeinated episode, Leigh and Lori explore the magic of winter's first snowfall through their favorite mother/daughter TV series, Gilmore Girls . GILMORE GIRLS GETAWAY GILMORE GIRLS: UNAIRED PILOT...

Dec 09, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 171

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 133: MARZANNA THE WINTER WITCH

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, Lor gears up for the deep, dark Yuletide season with Marzanna, the Winter witch of Slavic folklore.

Dec 07, 202323 min

UBMC 170: INKHEART & THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE

This week, Leigh dives into the divination technique known as bibliomancy through the 2008 fantasy/adventure film Inkheart , while Lori talks jimsonweed while peeing her pants via 2016's terrifying horror flick The Autopsy of Jane Doe .

Dec 02, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 170

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 132: COSPLAY (Feat. Jyn and Tonics)

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 gives a rundown on the rich history of cosplay, followed by a special interview with a real-life cosplayer! A special thank you to the super-talented Jyn and Tonics. Check her out on IG....

Nov 29, 20231 hr 5 min

UBMC 169: GHOST RIDER & WILLY'S WONDERLAND

Welcome to the third annual NIC CAGE NOVEMBER! In this episode, Leigh uncovers the truth behind a famous Faustian devil through the 2007 action/fantasy film Ghost Rider , while Lori breaks down the surprising history of animatronics in pop culture through 2021's horror/comedy movie Willy's Wonderland .

Nov 25, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 169

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 131: SAGITTARIUS

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. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things SAGITTARIUS: the fastest of the fire signs.

Nov 23, 202354 min

UBMC 168: FANTASTIC MR. FOX & THE LAST KEEPERS

Leigh takes us on a colorful journey through fox folklore and magic with 2009’s stop-motion animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox , while Lor explores the power of the triple goddess through 2013’s witch-filled fantasy film The Last Keepers . PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE ROALD DAHL MUSEUM IN GREAT MISSENDEN!

Nov 18, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 168

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 130: THE ROAST OF WALT DISNEY

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 finally delivers her long-anticipated roast of Walter Elias Disney.

Nov 16, 202344 min

UBMC 167: THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE

This week, Leigh and Lori team up to take on the 1886 Gothic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Leigh breaks down the plot while Lori guides us on a long-awaited journey into shadow work. SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Tentative Agreement, Recommends Ratification of 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts B IS FOR BOO: A HALLOWEEN ALPHABET BY GREG PAPROCKI...

Nov 11, 20231 hrEp. 167

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 129: SCORPIO

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. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things SCORPIO: the most fiery of the water signs.

Nov 09, 20231 hr

UBMC 166: THE LOST BOYS

Buckle up, friends. You're in for a tear-jerker. In this special memorial episode, Leigh and Lori pay tribute to Nanook, the greatest dog one could ask for. Through laughter and tears, Leigh provides a proper run down of 1987’s horror masterpiece The Lost Boys , while Lori offers a beautiful look into the magic of huskies. Rest in peace, buddy. We will miss you forever.

Nov 03, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 166

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 128: SAMHAIN

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 continues her way around the wheel of the year, discussing all things SAMHAIN!

Nov 01, 202339 min

UBMC 165: STEPHEN KING & THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (1839)

This week, UBMC busts out the pipe tobacco and smoking jackets for a refined, literary episode. Leigh deep dives into the horror legend Stephen King, while Lori uncovers the history of Gothic horror through Edgar Allan Poe's 1839 short story The Fall of the House of Usher . RESOURCES ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT | GLOBAL CONFLICT TRACKER TIMELINE: ISRAEL AND PALESTINE'S COMPLICATED HISTORY WHAT THE WAR MEANS FOR PALESTINIANS INSIDE ISRAEL DAMNING EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES ISRAEL FACES 'LONG, DIFFIC...

Oct 22, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 165

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 127: '90s HORROR WITH TORI POTENZA

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. In this week’s special episode, Leigh and Lori speak with the wonderful Tori Potenza! Tori is a horror writer and creative director/executive producer for In Search Of Darkness: 1990-1994. In this horror-heavy episode, the crew chats spooky 90s icons, underrated flicks, and more! PR...

Oct 18, 202355 min

UBMC 164: WELCOME TO DEAD HOUSE & STAY OUT OF THE BASEMENT

What better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than with a Goosebumps special? This week, Leigh and Lori take on two audience-requested tales by children's horror master R.L. Stine! PRE-ORDER IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1990-1994 LEARN MORE THE LOST ROMERO X GOOSEBUMPS PROJECT HERE , HERE , AND HERE !...

Oct 14, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 164

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 126: EMILY THE STRANGE

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 goes dark and mysterious with a behind-the-scenes look into one of her favorite alternative/counter-culture characters Emily the Strange. EMILY THE STRANGE...

Oct 11, 202327 min

UBMC 163: RETURN TO HALLOWEENTOWN & THE CRAZIES (1973)

Welcome to year FOUR of UBMC’s October opening-episode tradition! This week, Leigh talks balls and absolutely roasts the 2006 Disney Channel original movie Return to Halloweentown, while Lori examines the origins of some classic sci-fi tropes through George Romero's 1973 film The Crazies. WHAT TYPE OF WITCH ARE YOU QUIZ GRAB YOUR TICKET FROM THE LINDSAY THEATER AND CULTURAL CENTER! WGA UPDATES...

Oct 07, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 163

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 125: GRIMOIRES

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 magical and mysterious grimoire. GRAB YOUR TICKET FROM THE LINDSAY THEATER AND CULTURAL CENTER! TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE....

Oct 04, 202328 min

UBMC 162: DEAD ALIVE & A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES

This week, Leigh dives into the unexpected director behind 1992’s little-known horror masterpiece Braindead (released in the US in 1993 as Dead Alive ) while Lori introduces alchemy through the 2018 British television series A Discovery Of Witches. GET UPDATES ON THE IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS DOC HERE! 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...

Sep 30, 20231 hr 21 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 124: LIBRA

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. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things LIBRA: the most enigmatic of the air signs. 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@GMA...

Sep 27, 202348 min

UBMC 161: AUTUMN SURVIVAL GUIDE

In the fourth edition of this special series, the UBMC crew answers anonymous audience questions and gives a personal survival guide for the autumn season. YOU ARE NOW LISTENING TO AN AWARD-WINNING PODCAST, FOLKS! CHECK US OUT IN THE PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER HERE AND HERE . THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT! 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....

Sep 23, 20231 hr 17 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 123: GREEN MAN'S TUNNEL

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 kicks off her new segment, Local Lore, with the infamous Pittsburgh legend known as Green Man's Tunnel! YOU ARE NOW LISTENING TO AN AWARD-WINNING PODCAST, FOLKS! CHECK US OUT IN THE PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER HERE AND HERE . THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT! TO...

Sep 20, 202329 min

UBMC 160: THE BANKS O' DOON & AGATHA CHRISTIE

In this episode, the UBMC team celebrates October's first birthday! Leigh dives into the lore behind the Scottish ballad The Banks O' Doon, while Lori unravels the mysteries of famed English author Agatha Christie. FACE VOCAL BAND - THE PARTING GLASS 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...

Sep 16, 20231 hr 6 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 122: MABON

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 continues her way around the wheel of the year, discussing all things MABON! 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...

Sep 12, 202326 min

UBMC 159: [REC] & THE WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE

This week, Leigh gets spooky with demonically possessed zombies through 2007’s found footage horror film [REC], while Lori investigates the history and haunts of the infamous Winchester Mystery House. CHECK OUT THE OBLONG BOX SHOP, FRIENDS. USE CODE UBMCPOD FOR 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER 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...

Sep 09, 20231 hr 11 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 121: OUTKAST

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 trip to outer space with Atlanta's legendary Hip Hop duo OutKast. 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 06, 202324 min

UBMC 158: THE MONKEY'S PAW & KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE

This week, Leigh talks talismans, kicking off spooky season with the classic cautionary horror tale The Monkey's Paw , while Lori gets swept away with broom spirits through 1989's animated foreign film Kiki's Delivery Service . 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 LEGEN...

Sep 01, 20231 hr 2 min

UBMC WITCH WHISPER 120: ALPHONSE MUCHA

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, Lor lets out her inner artist through the magical works of Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist Alphonse Mucha. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE . Support the show MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! WANT TO BE FEATURED...

Aug 30, 202325 min
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