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The Box of Oddities
Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth
Comedy
True Crime
Society & Culture
Frequency: 1 episode/3d. Total Eps: 838
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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21/10/2025#100🇨🇦 Canada - comedy
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19/10/2025#97
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Bloodlust And The Vallecas Haunting
Episode 744
vendredi 17 octobre 2025 • Duration 36:37
This time on The Box of Oddities, JG takes a bite out of the dark world of clinical vampirism, exploring the psychology and strange obsessions of those who crave more than just metaphorical blood. Then, Kat ventures into the chilling shadows of Spain to unravel the mysterious Vallecas Case, where the unexplained death of Estefanía Gutiérrez Lázaro left more questions than answers—and a trail of terrifying phenomena that still haunts investigators today. From real-life bloodlust to ghostly disturbances, this episode delivers the kind of macabre intrigue only the Box of Oddities can serve.
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Corpses And Conspiracies
Episode 743
mercredi 15 octobre 2025 • Duration 39:08
In this week’s eerie episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat dives into the scandalous life of 17th-century Parisian fortune teller to the elite, La Voisin—witch, poisoner, and all-around dark delight. From secret rituals to deadly intrigues, La Voisin’s tale is as twisted as the streets of old Paris themselves. Then, brace yourself as the story takes a chilling turn to Cheeseman Park, where secrets lurk beneath the earth… and corpses aren’t just a metaphor. Jethro and Kat navigate the macabre mysteries, bizarre coincidences, and shocking revelations that make history stranger than fiction.
Tune in if you dare—and maybe don’t wander alone through the park tonight.
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London Hammer Time
Episode 736
mercredi 24 septembre 2025 • Duration 36:39
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What do a 100-million-year-old hammer and the equator’s midlife crisis all have in common? This episode, obviously.
JG takes a swing at the London Hammer—a tool encased in ancient rock that either proves time travel, or that geology just likes messing with us. Then, Kat walks us through the wild world of misplaced landmarks, where entire places are technically in the wrong spot thanks to 18th-century surveyors eyeballing things like “latitude” and “reason.”
We also visit the equator... and then shift 179 feet to the left because, oops, science did it again.
It’s an episode full of mislocated facts, ancient anomalies, and the sobering realization that the Earth is bad at geometry.
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Parachute Pants & Killer Ants
Episode 677
mercredi 26 février 2025 • Duration 45:24
The Lakewood Artillery Shell Incident & Nature’s Tiny Assassins
What do you do when a giant artillery shell crashes into your backyard? If your answer is “casually mow around it for years,”—congratulations, you would be so very, very not correct. We'll tell you the story of an unsuspecting homeowner at the center of the Lakewood artillery shell incident.
Then, we shift gears (and continents) to uncover the real deadliest creatures on Earth. Sharks? Nope. Not even close. The truth is often lurking where you least expect it. From deceptively adorable killers to insects with murder in their tiny hearts, you may never look at nature the same way again.
Explosive discoveries and microscopic menace await—so strap in for another wild ride with The Box of Oddities!
#TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #DeadlyAnimals #PodcastRecommendations #StrangerThanFiction
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Have Another Lard Sandwich
Episode 676
lundi 24 février 2025 • Duration 35:48
Strap in for a ride through the bizarre and the badass! In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we set sail on the doomed T-36 barge—because what’s more fun than an ice-clogged death trap in the middle of the North Pacific? Discover the harrowing tale of survival, mystery, and a terrifying maritime disaster that makes your morning commute look like a spa day. Then, we shift gears as we meet Bessie Stringfield, the fearless motorcyclist who shattered racial and gender barriers while riding solo across America. From surviving the Jim Crow era on two wheels to performing death-defying stunts, Bessie proved that nothing—not even 1930s societal norms—could slow her down. Whether you love nautical nightmares or trailblazing triumphs, this episode is packed with history, horror, and horsepower.
#WeirdHistory #SurvivalStories #MotorcycleLegends #BoxOfOddities
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Inbox Of Oddities #038
vendredi 21 février 2025 • Duration 33:44
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience.
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A Warlord’s Curse & Ghosts of the Savannah
Episode 675
mercredi 19 février 2025 • Duration 33:10
Doom Unleashed – Timur’s Cursed Tomb & the Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo
Some legends are just old stories… and then some prove themselves terrifyingly real. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Jethro and Kat unravel the eerie curse of Timur’s Tomb, a chilling prophecy that may have ignited one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Did disturbing the warlord’s grave actually unleash a catastrophe—or was it just a spine-tingling coincidence?
Then, we journey to the dark heart of Africa for the true story behind The Ghost and the Darkness—a pair of bloodthirsty lions that turned a railway project into an all-you-can-eat buffet (for them). What drove these fearsome beasts to hunt humans? And just how many unfortunate souls ended up on the menu?
Graves, curses, and ravenous apex predators—just another day at the office for Box of Oddities. Listen now… if you dare! 🎧🔮🦁
#Podcast #TrueCrime #History #CursedTombs #ManEatingLions #BoxOfOddities
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Death by Winter, Theft by Haircut
Episode 674
lundi 17 février 2025 • Duration 39:02
The Starlight Tours, aka The Saskatoon Freezing Deaths and The Phantom Barber
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel the haunting case of the Saskatoon freezing deaths, where Indigenous men were abandoned in subzero temperatures by local police—an unsettling true crime story that’s both horrifying and heartbreakingly real. Then, we tiptoe into the baffling and bizarre tale of the Phantom Barber, a sneaky criminal who broke into homes—not to steal valuables but to give haircuts to unsuspecting victims as they slept. Why? That’s the million-dollar question.
It's a strange journey into true crime, dark history, and weird mysteries that will leave you questioning everything—including your next haircut. Hit play… if you dare.
#TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #Podcast #SaskatoonFreezingDeaths #PhantomBarber #BoxOfOddities
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Inbox Of Oddities #037
vendredi 14 février 2025 • Duration 29:48
The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience.
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Your Brain Wants to Travel & Your Face Wants to Betray You
Episode 673
mercredi 12 février 2025 • Duration 40:10
Mad Travelers Syndrome & The Science of Blushing
Ever woken up convinced you're supposed to be somewhere else—like, on another continent? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel the baffling Mad Travelers’ Phenomenon, where people suddenly believe they must embark on an urgent, often nonsensical journey and don't remember any of it. Passport not required—just a healthy disregard for logic.
Then, we dive face-first into the science of blushing. Why do humans alone turn into tomatoes when embarrassed? From secret evolutionary advantages to awkward social moments, we expose the bizarre reasons behind this involuntary trait. Spoiler: It involves shame, science, and the occasional mating ritual.
Join us for a journey through the weird, the mysterious, and the oddly relatable. Hit play and prepare for some deeply unnecessary wanderlust—and even more unnecessary blushing.
#Podcast #WeirdHistory #MadTravelers #HumanNature #BoxOfOddities
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