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The Box of Oddities

The Box of Oddities

Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth

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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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The Box of Oddities - BOX430: A Hangman's Life For Me!
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05/05/22 • 39 min

“It seemed so real! For a moment I didn’t realize that I was dead.” And then, a story of barrels and acid. That never ends well. Possible scientific evidence that your life does flash before your eyes when you die and the horrific story of John George Haigh, The Acid Bath Murderer. If BOX430 is ingested, do not induce vomiting, and if symptoms persist, consult a physician.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX455: Army Of The Dead

BOX455: Army Of The Dead

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07/28/22 • 46 min

Is the key to another dimension simply a color? And why would a government treat these babies so poorly? The strange properties of Han Purple and the tragic story of the Dionne quintuplets. Neither the seller nor the manufacturer will be liable for any brain damage arising from listening to BOX455.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX425: Fanny Pack And The Big Nancy Boys
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04/18/22 • 36 min

What happened to the crew of the SS Ourang Medan? Or did it not exist in the first place? Then, the mysterious South Pole death of Rodney Marks. BOX425, she’s a head-scratcher.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX450: Murderin' On A Full Stomach
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07/11/22 • 36 min

What can go wrong when you eat your dead? And what can go right?!! Then, what did 62 school children see on that hot day in 1994? Kat and JG share Mortuary feasting and the Ariel School UFO incident. It’s BOX450 and I helped!

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The Box of Oddities - BOX308: Freezing People Is Not Easy
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03/04/21 • 36 min

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.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX367: You Had Me At Tractor Parade
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09/26/21 • 38 min

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Piles of bones aren’t normal in the suburbs, right? And the sport that requires you to figure out the best way to lug your lady. Serial killer, Herb Baumeister, and the Wife-Carrying Championships in BOX367 - it’s cool beans.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX395: Grandpa Was A Murderous Monkey
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01/03/22 • 33 min

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In BOX395 JG says the term “breeding pairs” far too many times and Kat teaches us about the importance of families... monkey families. How Mt. Toba almost took us all out and the amazing story of Maria Chapman and her childhood spent with monkeys.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX369: Demonic Scavenger Hunt
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10/04/21 • 36 min

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JG explores the story of a famous haunted doll and Kat shares the discovery of an aquatic nightmare. The real story of Annabelle and Phiomicetus Anubis in BOX369. Damn, you fine. Hoping she can sock it to me one more time.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX385: Eating A 19th Century Shoe
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11/29/21 • 33 min

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What some fans will do to show their commitment to an artist. Then, the Scottish tradition that involved disguised people refusing to leave your home. Fanatics and Skekling in BOX385 - it tastes like feet.

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The Box of Oddities - BOX001: A Sawed Skull & Pants Poetry
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02/26/18 • 40 min

On this episode of The Box Of Oddities, Kat and Jethro discuss the exhumed, severed head of Lee Harvey Oswald and the strange, dead body known as The Somerton Man that mysteriously appeared on a beach.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Box of Oddities have?

The Box of Oddities currently has 715 episodes available.

What topics does The Box of Oddities cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Box of Oddities?

The episode title 'BOX425: Fanny Pack And The Big Nancy Boys' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Box of Oddities?

The average episode length on The Box of Oddities is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Box of Oddities released?

Episodes of The Box of Oddities are typically released every 3 days.

When was the first episode of The Box of Oddities?

The first episode of The Box of Oddities was released on Feb 26, 2018.

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