The Box of Oddities

The Webby Award-winning “Box of Oddities" is a podcast that delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of our world, exploring topics ranging from bizarre medical conditions to unsolved mysteries, and from paranormal phenomena to strange cultural practices from around the world. With a focus on oddities, curiosities, and the macabre, each episode is a journey into the unknown, where hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth share their love for unusual stories and inject their humor and commentary. From the strange history of medical practices to chilling true crime stories, to natural (and unnatural) events, "The Box of Oddities" satisfies your thirst for the weird and the unusual, offering an informative and entertaining look into the dark and mysterious corners of our world.

JIMMY KIMMEL, ABC-TV says, "Should you be the type who has an interest in weird stuff, this is a fun thing to allow in your head!" 


“Truth is stranger than fiction, and the Box of Oddities is the strangest of all!” -SLUGGO, SIRIUS XM LITHIUM


“Kat & Jethro wring humor from bizarre, macabre and perplexing places.” -BOSTON MAGAZINE

Comedy
True Crime
Society & Culture
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BOX219: The Blubber Blast Beyond Belief
The amazing yet improbable story of survival on top of a New Zealand Mountain. Then, whales explode don't they? Why, yes they do. And for a variety of reasons. We look into the exploding whale phenomenon. Do not climb inside BOX219 and zip it up. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off your order at BUY RAYCON dot com/BOX! Get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free by going to EXPRESSVPN dot com/BOX!
43 min
527
BOX218: He's Got Albert Einstein's Eyes
The strange and improbable journey of the mysterious Siena Pianoforte. And then, after Albert Einstein died, some dude took his brain and eyes without permission. Oh, the places they went. Discontinue use of BOX218 if rash develops. Offers: ●     For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BOX during checkout!
36 min
528
BOX217: Baby Storage Silo
What is at the bottom of the deepest hole in the world? And what are those sounds coming from it? And then, the story of Adam Rainer and the rare medical condition that caused him to be one of a kind. Please remain seated until BOX217 has come to a complete stop.
33 min
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BOX216: Posthumous Spam
Jethro has the story of a family that believes they received current emails from a dead loved one. Then Kat warns us to look under the bed when we check into a motel. Sometimes bad things are left there. This Episode is not intended for use as a dental drill.  OFFERS:     Go to ThirdLove.com/BOX to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!
32 min
530
BOX215: Weeping Over The Garbageman
Inside the life and gruesome death of mobster Bugsy Siegel. And then, from philosophy to quantum physics, mind warping theories on the nature of reality. The contents of BOX215 should not be fed to fish. OFFERS: Start your free month of The Great Courses Plus at thegreatcoursesplus.com/box Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
35 min
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BOX214: Sex-Starved, Homicidal Toaster Oven
The ghastly tale of The Aachen Strangler that went unsolved for 17 years. And then, perhaps one of the oddest stories from 1909 that was discovered in an old New York Newspaper. This is BOX214 and I am a non-attorney spokesperson.  OFFERS: ●     For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BOX during checkout!
36 min
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BOX213: Lemons, Flags And Sleazeballs
Why did they become a thing in the first place? A look at the unexpected history of flags. Then, a delicious tale of sweet revenge involving a regular guy and the shady side of debt collection. Do not attempt to put BOX213 in your pants.
38 min
533
BOX212: Ironclad Bladder
Jethro tells us about a most grisly death on a remote Indonesian Island. Then, Kat has the history and details of the last true ninjas left alive. It's all inside BOX212. Actual crash results may vary. OFFERS: Try Simple Health for free at SimpleHealth.com/BOX or enter code BOX at checkout.
34 min
534
BOX211: A Bed Full Of Baby Deer
In this episode, Kat talks about the unusual sleeping habits that different animals have evolved. Then, Jethro answers the some of the deepest questions that humanity has struggled with since the birth of consciousness. Like why Mcdonalds doesn't sell hotdogs. BOX211 contains a substantial amount of non-tobacco ingredients.  OFFERS: Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code BOX ! Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/BOX.!
38 min
535
BOX210: A Very Special Quarantine Bonus Episode
Hey Freaks! We're all in this together, so we thought we'd drop a bonus episode. In BOX210, Kat discusses amazing things that were created during times of social stress. Then, Jethro tells us about a couple of very eccentric people from history. Stay safe and wash your hands!
31 min
536
BOX209: The Bees Wore Flannel
Why were bees in Brooklyn turning red? Jethro has the story. And then, Kat tells us about the mysterious Gate Of The Sun. Could it be? Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off the best earbuds you will ever put in your head at BUY RAYCON dot com slash box!
32 min
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BOX208: It's Raining Glass, Hallelujah!
Is science now supporting the idea that you can tell much about a person by the size of their 2nd and 4th fingers? It's a real thing and Kat explains. Then, based on recent archaeological findings, Jethro give us a moment by moment description of the day 66,000,000 years ago that wiped the dinosaurs and most of life on earth. Do not climb inside BOX208 and zip it up. OFFERS: Try Shudder free for 30 days! Shudder.com and use promo code BOX. Get a month of The Great Courses Plus free by going to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/box!
37 min
538
BOX207: Gun Stealing Squirrels
Jethro plumbs the depths of the Dark Web and Kat tells us about the mysterious deaths of the Jamison family of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Reheating BOX207 may cause it to warp or melt.OFFER:For 50% off your first Care/Of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter BOX50
44 min
539
BOX206: Lunch During Wartime
This ain't no party. This ain't no disco. These are the strange and unusual ways people dealt with food rationing during WWII. And then a twisted tour of some of the craziest oddities to have happened in the last century or so. It's inside BOX206. Remove infant before folding for storage. Offers: Get a free month of unlimited access to the entire library at The Great Courses Plus! Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/box.
46 min
540
BOX205: Murdered By The Sky
The recently discovered parasitic Crypt Keeper Wasp that controls the minds of its victims. And then, the little known reasons behind the strange and seemingly useless design features in everyday items. It's BOX205. Please read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Offers: For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit M-O-L-E-K-U-L-E.com and enter BOX10 at checkout.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit NativeDeodorant.com and use Promo Code BOX at checkout.
38 min
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BOX204: SlaughterHouse Runoff And LSD
Does Northern Arizona Have its own Bigfoot-like Creature? Many say yes. And then, what caused the limbs of medieval peasants to turn black and fall off while they hallucinated. It's all inside BOX204. Don't try this in your living room; these are trained professionals. Offers: HelloFresh.com/box and use code box10 for 10 free meals including free shipping. ThirdLove.com/box to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.
40 min
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BOX203: A Severe Underpants Related Injury
Sometimes ghosts are nice! We explore stories of people who claim to have proof of receiving assistance from beyond the grave. And then, Is she an adult woman in her twenties or an eight year old girl with murderous tendencies? There seems to be some debate. All this and more inside BOX203. Caution: Filling is hot. OFFERS Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code BOX. Get your new favorite flats at ROTHYS.com/box
40 min
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BOX202: Brains Are Terrifying
It was the smell that tipped them off. It was a horrifying discovery at a Yale University research lab. And then, the weird behind the scenes quirks and kinks of royal family members. It's BOX202. Action figures sold separately. The Great Courses Plus is offering our listeners a free month of unlimited access to their entire library! Go to: Thegreatcoursesplus.com/box
49 min
544
BOX201: Dragging The Goat Carcass
Can viable sperm be extracted from a dead man's corpse and then successfully used? And what national pastime requires the use of a headless goat carcass? The answer to these questions and more on BOX201. Find your new favorite shoes at ROTHYS.COM/BOX
45 min
545
BOX200: Does Our House Smell Like This To Every...
After two weeks on the road, Kat and Jethro burst through the door, drop their suitcases and stumble into the studio to record BOX200. It's a Box that includes the story of a demonic exorcism gone terribly wrong and a story of the scientifically proven power of grave dirt. It's BOX200. Did I say that already?
38 min
546
BOX199: A Ziplock Baggie Full of Salt
What are your final wishes once you shuffle off this mortal coil? These people had some highly unusual requests. Then, weird things people have overdosed on. It's Box 199! The highest number Box as of today! 
36 min
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BOX198: Does Uranus Have Rings Around It?
Scientists say they may have made a stunning discovery on the surface of Neptune. And then, a series of unfortunate coincidences that truly define irony. It's BOX 198. Moisten needle before inserting.
28 min
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BOX197: Kyle Was A Misunderstood Seaman
A seemingly small mistake can lead to disastrous results. Jethro gives us some awful examples. Then Kat tells us about the most deadly disease on the high seas and how it could turn you into something that resembles a zombie. BOX197. Contents may settle during shipment. 
39 min
549
BOX196: Cabbages And Condoms
Some of the world's most bizarre dining experiences one can have. Then, John Parker was possibly the worst police officer ever and made a lot of very bad decisions. One changed the world forever. And not in a good way. BOX196. Apply only to affected area.
40 min
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BOX195: All Hail Our Frog-Robot Overlords
A huge advance just announced in the field of robotics has Jethro freaked out. Kat has the story of a hometown vigilante group and how they dealt with a guy who terrorized them for decades. BOX195. Be there.
41 min