Episodes
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey...
Published 11/07/24
Join us for a thrilling exploration in this episode of The Box of Oddities, where we uncover the enigmatic Tulli Scrolls, rumored to be ancient Egyptian documents that detail the sighting of UFOs in the skies of antiquity. What secrets do these scrolls hold, and why have they eluded historians for so long?
Next, we journey to the haunted hills of Curtea de Argeș, nestled on the southern slopes of the Transylvanian Alps. This historic site boasts a chilling past filled with legends of...
Published 11/04/24
It’s the 7th annual The Box of Oddities Halloween special! We invited our beloved Freak Family to take center stage as they share their authentic, strange, and terrifying experiences in their own words.
From encounters with the supernatural to bizarre happenings that defy explanation, our listeners’ stories showcase the eerie and the unknown. Whether you believe in ghosts or prefer to chalk it up to coincidence, these narratives will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Join us as we delve...
Published 10/31/24
It’s the 7th annual The Box of Oddities Halloween special! We invited our beloved Freak Family to take center stage as they share their authentic, strange, and terrifying experiences in their own words.
From encounters with the supernatural to bizarre happenings that defy explanation, our listeners’ stories showcase the eerie and the unknown. Whether you believe in ghosts or prefer to chalk it up to coincidence, these narratives will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Join us as we delve...
Published 10/28/24
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey...
Published 10/24/24
In this Box, we journey into the macabre and mysterious. First, we unravel the gruesome story of Leonarda Cianciulli, Italy’s notorious "Soap-Maker of Correggio," who turned murder into a grotesque form of art—literally. Was it madness, superstition, or something far darker that drove her?
Next, we scale the rugged slopes of the Andes to confront El Duende, the goblin-like creature said to haunt villages and terrorize those who stray too far from safety. Could this ancient legend hold a seed...
Published 10/21/24
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey...
Published 10/17/24
Join us in this episode of The Box of Oddities, where we explore the peculiar and the paranormal! First, we explore the chilling tale of the Bermondsey Horror, a dark chapter in London's history that left the community trembling. What happened in the shadows of this infamous location?
Next, we venture into the bizarre realm of a scientific study that sounds too strange to be true—severed arms and fishing lines take center stage. What drove researchers to undertake such an unsettling...
Published 10/14/24
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The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read...
Published 10/10/24
Eerie Encounters and Mysterious Vanishings
Join us for another episode of The Box of Oddities as we explore four bizarre and enthralling stories that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality.
1. Phantom Calls at St. Michael's Hospital: Dive into the eerie history of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, where century-old phone lines connect the living to the dead. We’ll uncover chilling accounts of mysterious phone calls that have baffled staff and patients alike, leading to...
Published 10/07/24
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey...
Published 10/03/24
In this episode, Kat and Jethro explore the eerie connections between historical and modern mysteries. First up, they delve into the paranormal aftermath of the Titanic sinking, uncovering reports of ghostly sightings and unexplained phenomena haunting the waters where tragedy struck.
Next, they encounter the bizarre tale of The Crawfordsville Monster, a mysterious creature that terrorized an Indiana town in the late 19th century, leaving witnesses baffled and historians intrigued.
Moving...
Published 09/30/24
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating.
These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a...
Published 09/26/24
Join Kat and Jethro for a whirlwind of bizarre tales on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Delve into the enigma of Sandy Cove's mystery man, a recluse whose identity baffled locals for decades. Then, explore innovative methods for disposing of the deceased that push the boundaries of tradition and sustainability.
Next, travel back to 1911 when Hailey's Comet sparked a global panic, with fears of its poisonous gas tail sweeping Earth. Finally, discover the unlikely showdown between a...
Published 09/23/24
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating.
These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a...
Published 09/19/24
Join Kat and Jethro for a journey through the quirkiest corners of history on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Discover the taste of 3,000-year-old honey and other astonishing ancient artifacts that defy time. Then, travel back to the miracle of 1511 in Brussels, where an unexpected event sparked a city-wide frenzy of demonstrations against the throne using little more than snow.
Next, unpack the bizarre history behind the iconic Waldorf-Astoria hotel, from its extravagant beginnings to...
Published 09/16/24
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey...
Published 09/12/24
Welcome to The Box of Oddities! In this episode, Kat and Jethro dive into the strange and often bewildering corners of history and human experience.
First, they explore a bizarre belief from medieval times: Did people really think witches could steal your penis? Find out the surprising truth behind this peculiar fear that gripped minds centuries ago.
Next, they uncover the fascinating discovery of Dark Oxygen. Is this mysterious find a boon or a bane? Join them as they unravel the...
Published 09/09/24
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey...
Published 09/05/24
Join Kat and Jethro as they celebrate labor. Both the vocational type of labor and the childbirth type: from a terrible job at the eerie Flannan Isles Lighthouse where three keepers vanished without a trace in 1900 to the bizarre story of a couple who birthed a 29-year-old embryo. Discover the oddest professions on the planet, where some jobs are so strange it's hard to believe they exist. Plus, explore the unsettling phenomenon of Coffin Births, where life and death intersect unexpectedly....
Published 09/02/24
The Red Barn Murders and The Nasca Lines
Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating.
These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard.
Whether you're a...
Published 08/29/24
Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they delve into a quartet of bizarre and fascinating tales from around the world.
First up, discover the infamous "Wicked Bible," where a single typo turned a holy text into a scandalous document. Learn how a simple error changed religious history forever.
Then, journey to Japan to explore the myth of giant catfish causing earthquakes. Could these enormous creatures be shaking things up beneath the...
Published 08/26/24
The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey...
Published 08/22/24
Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they delve into a bizarre world where history meets the supernatural and the unexpected. In this episode:
Explore the fascinating realm of failed doomsday predictions that missed the mark by miles yet still managed to capture the imagination of believers worldwide.
Venture into the eerie halls of the haunted Old Ursuline Convent, where ghostly tales and unexplained phenomena lurk around every...
Published 08/19/24