The Box of Oddities

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas from Kat and Jethro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inspiring tale of a man who, despite tragedy, became a beloved gentleman of show business and the horrifying kidnapping and torture of Colleen Stan. It’s Sam Alexander "the two faced man" and the story of “the girl in the box” in BOX285. Turn inside out before washing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The prophet who would explore the future, Atlantis, nutrition and more (in his sleep!) and the notorious case of Dr. Crippen. Edgar Cayce and the murder of Belle Elmore in BOX284. Is this more than you bargained for yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The greatest prankster that ever lived? Possibly! And rats burrowing into your guts as a method of murder. Irish turn-of-the-century rascal, Horace de Vere Cole and a smattering of torture-deaths. It’s a real mixed bag kind of episode. BOX283 :Castigat ridendo mores!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dive into the narcissistic, abusive, garbage pile that was Jim Jones followed by a look at the disorder that has forced some into self amputation. The Jonestown Cult Massacre and Body Integrity Identity Disorder in BOX282. It’s a wicked bummer, bub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A newspaper review so scathing it led to a lawsuit which led to a dance off. Then, what animal oddity has venom and glows? JG and Kat explore the stage career of The Cherry Sisters and the magnificent platypus in BOX281. SNAP INTO IT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She crashed 25 stories down the side of a cliff and lived to talk about it. And are the pyramids on Orion’s Belt? Orion’s Belt pyramid theorists say “yes”! BAB Angela Hernandez and the Orion Correlation Theory on this episode of BoO! It’s BOX280: and it’s ribbed for your pleasure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She looks great for being 2500 years old! And don’t sniff those flowers - they’ll kill you. JG and Kat discuss the discovery of the Ice Maiden and the development of the Poison Garden. Beat the morbs with BOX279! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when you didn’t need a license to make/prescribe medicine? Good times! Then some super sketchy stories to make you question reality with Jethro. Louis Dufilho Jr and “glitches in the matrix”. It’s BOX278: it’s more fun than Carter’s got little liver pills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices