The Box of Oddities

Celebrate with us on the monumental 600th episode of the Box of Oddities, where things take an uproariously unexpected turn! In this special edition, we've shaken up our traditional format for a dose of extra fun and laughter. For the first time ever, Kat and Jethro have swapped roles in a delightful twist - Kat has penned a story for Jethro, and Jethro has written one for Kat. But here's the kick...

Join us on a journey into the fascinating and peculiar world of the "Box of Oddities" podcast, where curiosity meets the extraordinary! In this mind-bending episode, we delve into two wildly contrasting topics that will leave you awestruck and amused. First up, we dive deep into the mysterious realm of intelligence, but not as you know it. Discover the remarkable world of slime mold, a seemingly s...

In this episode of "Box of Oddities,"  Kat and Jethro embark on a magical journey through the holiday season. First, they'll melt even the coldest of hearts with a collection of heartwarming stories that prove miracles can happen, even to the most stubborn Scrooges among us. From unexpected acts of kindness to tales of love and compassion, get ready for a warm and fuzzy feeling that will last all...

Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Welcome back to another intriguing episode of "Box of Oddities," the podcast that explores the weirdest and most fascinating stories from history and beyond. In today's double-feature episode, we'll be serving up two tantalizing tales that will leave you both horrified and bewildered. First up, prepare to...

Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Step into the dark and enigmatic world of oddities and investigate two captivating tales on this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the chilling depths of history with the first topic - "The Oubliette: Medieval Horror." Discover the gruesome secrets behind thi...

Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Gather 'round the table, Freaks, because this Thanksgiving, we're serving up a deliciously bizarre feast of knowledge that's perfect for starting conversations at your holiday gathering! In this special episode of the Box of Oddities podcast, we're dishing out some scrumptious, re-heated leftovers from pre...

Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! In this fascinating episode of the Box of Oddities, we dive into the peculiar annals of fashion history to explore the enigmatic trend of powdered wigs that took the 17th century by storm. Unravel the reasons behind this aristocratic statement, from its origins as a lice deterrent to its symbol of status a...

Join hosts Kat and Jethro on another intriguing journey through the mysterious and unusual in this episode of Box of Oddities. In today's double feature, we explore the unexpected treasures discovered by a curious family in their inherited old house and unravel the bizarre origins behind some of the quirkiest town names you've ever heard. First, we dive into the captivating story of a Los Angeles...

Get Your Friends Into The Box and win a free one-year membership to The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Ad-free episodes, Zoom gatherings with Kat and JG, and more! Details Here! Step right up and enter the bizarre world of the Box of Oddities. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding Stoneman Willie, the enigmatic mummy from Reading, Pennsylvania, and explore the dark side of seemingly cute...

Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the haunting aftermath of the Air New Zealand Flight 901 crash and the astonishing story of Operation Beluga. Air New Zealand Flight 901: a fateful flight that ended in tragedy. JG uncovers the mysterious circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred in Antarctica's beautiful and treacherous terrain. Discover the eerie aftermath and the haunting resu...

Brace yourselves as we dive into the enigmatic depths of Yellowstone’s Morning Glory Pool. Once a spectacle of natural beauty, this geothermal wonder is undergoing a perplexing color transformation. Join us as we unravel the unspeakable reasons behind this chromatic shift, exploring the intricate balance between nature and human impact. Then, gallop into the astounding tale of Lady Wonder, a horse...

Join Kat and Jethro as they explore two very strange mysteries of our world. First, we venture to the enigmatic village of Cândido Godói, a place that defies explanation with its astonishingly high percentage of twin births. Discover the baffling theories and eerie legends surrounding this unique phenomenon and dive deep into the uncharted waters of genetics, folklore, and the inexplicable. Then,...

Please Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend! Prepare to be spooked, thrilled, and downright terrified as we dive headfirst into the eerie unknown. In this bone-chilling episode, Kat and Jethro, your hosts of the bizarre and mysterious, gather their most loyal listeners around the virtual hearth to share their spine-tingling en...

🎃 Welcome to The Box of Oddities 6th Halloween Special! 🎃 Prepare to be spooked, thrilled, and downright terrified as we dive headfirst into the eerie unknown. In this bone-chilling episode, Kat and Jethro, your hosts of the bizarre and mysterious, gather their most loyal listeners around the virtual hearth to share their spine-tingling encounters with the supernatural, the unexplained, and the...

🎙️ Step into the extraordinary world of the unexpected with Kat and Jethro in this episode of Box of Oddities! 🥤 Uncover the jaw-dropping story of the "Soviet Pepsi Deal," a tale that involves international diplomacy, Cold War intrigue, and the unexpected role of a carbonated beverage in bridging East and West. Learn how Pepsi became a temporary superpower and the bizarre way cola quenched the th...

Join Kat and Jethro in this episode of Box of Oddities as they look into two extraordinary tales that will leave you questioning reality and the mysteries of the unknown. In the first segment, we unravel the enigma of the Rendlesham Forest incident, exploring whether it was a UFO encounter, a case of time travel, or perhaps something even more mind-bending. The Rendlesham Forest incident, often ca...

Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they uncover the eerie secrets of New York City's iconic Dakota Building in this episode of Box of Oddities. Explore the chilling history of this legendary structure and the ghostly tales that continue to haunt its hallowed halls. From the cursed construction to the famous residents who never left, you'll be on the edge of your seat as you explore the paranormal myster...

Explore the eerie and mysterious on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they embark on a journey that takes them from the shadowy realms of vampire folklore to the unsettling story of Adam Livingston's haunting. Vampires have long captured the imagination of humanity, and legends of these bloodthirsty creatures have transcended generations. But did you know that real-...

Welcome back to another episode of the Box of Oddities! First up, we take a disturbing look into the chilling tale of the exorcism of Annelise Michael. What dark forces were at play, and how did those involved seek to rid her of the malevolent spirits? We unravel the intricacies of this harrowing event, shedding light on the lesser-known facts and mysteries surrounding it.  Then, explore a spine-t...

In this episode, it's Necrogamy and Flesh-Eating Bacteria! Join us as we explore two bizarre and unsettling topics that are both intriguing and horrifying. First, we venture into the obscure world of Necrogamy, a macabre practice that defies conventional norms. Discover the shocking details of the laws in France that permit unions between the living and the deceased. Is it love beyond the grave or...

In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we embark on a journey through time and space to explore two enigmatic tales that have left their mark on history and continue to baffle us to this day. First, Kat digs deep into the annals of history to uncover the remarkable story of the very first recorded consumer complaint. Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia, where an aggrieved individual etched...

Join us in a world where the peculiar reigns supreme in episode #579 of the Box of Oddities! This time, we're unearthing the bewildering and oftentimes hair-raising tales of bizarre medical devices and practices from history. Have you ever heard of an ether frog or an anti-masterbation machine? We're dissecting the stories behind these and more as we explore the lengths humanity has gone in the na...

"Is that really Champagne you're drinking?" Uncover the fascinating history and intricate process that led to the protection and recognition of products like Champagne and Roquefort Cheese as a national treasure. Then, Jethro transports you to the lush landscapes of Brazil, where a bizarre and chilling story unfolds—the tale of the "Mysterious Men in the Lead Masks." Discover the eerie details sur...

Venture deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies as Jethro explores the legendary haunted halls of the Banff Springs Hotel. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Banff National Park, this majestic hotel hides a dark secret. With its ghostly apparitions, unexplained phenomena, and history steeped in mystery, the Banff Springs Hotel has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted places...

Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they explore the bizarre and fascinating world of history and sports. First, we delve into the eerie and macabre world of Xipa Totec, the Aztec god of agriculture and fertility, and the shocking festival held in his honor. Prepare to be both horrified and intrigued as we discover the gruesome details of the Flayed Man Festival. Learn about the ancient rituals and belie...