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
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BOX309: It's Cuttlebone, Not Cuddle Bone
These are some smart mollusks! And then, the long, unlikely journey of a broken violin that sold for 1.6 million dollars. Cuttlefish are smarter than your toddler and the unbelievable tale of Wallace Hartley's violin! It’s BOX309! Do not remove this disclaimer under penalty of law.
34 min
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BOX308: Freezing People Is Not Easy
The first guy who opted to be cryogenically frozen, he probably didn’t think it would involve ice from a TV repairman’s stoner neighbor’s freezer, right? And the journey of two nurses that will blow your mind. It’s BOX308 and Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht ym tup I.
31 min
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BOX307: Crypto Shenaniganry
Kat shares an artist’s mysterious creation that has everyone puzzled. Then, JG talks about a fraternity of aging actors who stole their dead friend for one last round of drinks. The Kryptos sculpture and the Bundy Boys in BOX307. Now you know your onions!
35 min
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BOX306: Here Comes Acid Granny
We celebrate the day a guy tripping balls rode home on a bicycle. And, the most polite war that’s ever taken place. Peek inside this box to learn about the invention of LSD and the Whisky War! A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing! Everyone knows it’s BOX306
29 min
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BOX305: They Did Nazi That Coming
On this week’s countdown, the smallest take the top spots! And, she sought revenge against those that killed her husband. The smallest countries and Mariya, the Nazi killing tank girl. It’s BOX305: do not listen if you are allergic to podcasts.
38 min
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BOX304: Arse Based Consumerism
Is it possible for a flight number to be cursed? And this amazing trade nation Egypt is always talking about - where exactly is that? The many disasters of flight 191 and the mystery of the Land of Punt in BOX304. Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.
34 min
632
BOX303: Sharing A Hot Pocket With Salvador Dali
Writer, composer, giraffe haver - some people cannot be contained. Then, how did the US railway system lead to a spike in corpse theft? We discuss Lord Berners and Baltimore body snatching in BOX303.
Give our regards to Schwartzman and Heineken!
35 min
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BOX302: Chicken Poop Bingo
A 1950’s time capsule story followed by the sideshow attraction that everyone was clucking about. Miss Belvedere and Miracle Mike the Headless Chicken in BOX302 - it’s the Breakfast of Champions.
38 min
634
BOX301: Playings Cards With A Ghost
The story of the only Roman Catholic priest to be executed in the US and a man who helped solve the mystery of his own death. Hans Schmidt and Pepe Veraldi in BOX301. There are snortels, don’t worry.
32 min
635
BOX300: Chicken Decapitating Hobos
JG tells us of the terrible series of events in a small town that some thought were the doings of devils. Kat shares the surprisingly incredible life of the man behind Sherlock Holmes.
It’s Black River Falls, Wisconsin and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle In BOX300! Tercentenary is a word I learned today.
41 min
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BOX299: Shooting An Upright Piano
Kat shares laws from every state that are straight up bananas and Jethro brings us facts that will make your head explode in BOX299. It’s made of trash and tape, because we love you.
39 min
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BOX298: Murder Plants And Missing Planes
Roses are red, violets are blue
Some plants smell sweet
Some will kill you.
JG talks about dangerous plants. Then, Kat explores the mystery of missing Malaysian flight 370 in BOX298. Plants and planes!
44 min
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BOX297: Cannibalistic Confectioneries
JG shares some of the vile and twisted ways one of the world’s most notorious warriors exacted his revenge on those he thought had done him wrong. And Kat talks about soup. Genghis Khan and soup in BOX297 - it’s mm mmm good.
34 min
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BOX296: Soft And Greasy To The Touch
A magnificently preserved mummy gets a second autopsy and now he won’t shut up followed by the fish that will eat things larger than himself. Nesyamun and the anglerfish come together in BOX296 - This is wild; I swear.
35 min
640
BOX295: And Then They Were All Dead
Who knew fairy tales could be so... grim? And the Midwest murder family dubbed America’s first serial killers. Some of the darkest tales told and “The Bloody Benders”. It’s BOX295 and it’s grrrrrrreat.
42 min
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BOX294: Naked Sunburned Dumpster Guy
A man who built a career with his butt followed by a man who appeared out of nowhere after 20 years. Le Pétomane and the mystery of Burger King Doe in BOX294. No equine shall be held responsible for injuries sustained while enjoying.
39 min
642
BOX293: Sorcery Of The Vagina
How cool would it be to find a mummy on your farm? And should you allow the vapor of boiling liquids into your most delicates? A fatal case of constipation and vaginal steaming. It’s BOX293 and it’s like, all over the place. Also it features William Shatner, nbd.
34 min
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BOX292: Prehistoric Big Screen TV
How a lost dog led to the discovery of 17,000 year old cave art and the crazy ride that was the career of a hip hop group that bamboozled their way to success. The Lascaux caves and Silibil N' Brains in BOX292. It’s like a hot supper after a romp with the wild ones.
32 min
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BOX291: A Barley And Hops Codpiece
An accident that left a neighborhood destroyed by beer. And then, the world record holder for world records! The London beer flood and the amazing record breaking skills of Ashrita Furman. BOX291: it’s glamorous. It’s flossy flossy.
37 min
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BOX290: A Wooden Ship Lady
The stories of a pilot sucked out of an airplane and the steamboat discovery of a lifetime. An incredible passenger jet emergency landing and the unearthing of the steamboat Arabia in BOX290. Store upright for best results.
34 min
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BOX289: It's The Donkey's Dodge
Are your last wishes memorable? These people make a “lasting impression”, for sure. And an historic balloon release that led to disaster. Unusual will requests and Balloonfest ‘86. BOX289: It’s not the years, honey. It’s the mileage.
28 min
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The Christmas Box
Merry Christmas from Kat and Jethro
3 min
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BOX288: Professional Radish Whittler
Kat talks about a few interesting holiday traditions from around the world (it includes carving out the stomachs of children). Jethro shares stories from history when folks were not garbage people to each other. BOX288: it’s better than having your ears boxed.
32 min
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BOX287: The Patron Saint Of Sailors And Hookers
Details about the remains of one of the holiday season’s greatest legends and an epidemic of people who thought their genitals were disappearing. The corpse of St. Nick and Koro, or genital retraction syndrome in this, Box287. Your mileage may vary.
37 min
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BOX286: A Festive Yuletide Crime Show
Kat tells the acutely distressing story of the kidnapping and assault of Mary Vincent and then, Jethro tells us about the potential reanimation of the woolly mammoth. BOX285: It starts tough and then gets a little more agreeable for you.
40 min