Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
1,002 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8K ratingsFrom the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.
Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!
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Episodes
Phantom Pains
April 25, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe curious afterlife is on full display on today's tour. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dead Ringer
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBToday the tour through the Cabinet goes deep beneath the surface to find some curious tales. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Than One
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe truth at the center of some curious tales require us to get inside the head of some amazing people. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Body of Evidence
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBRight beneath our feet, amazing curiosities are just waiting to be uncovered. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bird on the Brain
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBCurious lives are on display today, focusing on a couple of amazing people and their fascinating stories. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Light in the Darkness
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBThe two tales on display in the Cabinet today are sure to inspire curiosity—one due to wonder, and another because of mystery. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Red Sky in Morning
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBSome of the most curious things can be seen by looking upward. Today's tour shows us how that has let to at least two things that are ever so beautiful. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fairy Bureau of Investigation
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBTwo tales that are hard to believe, mostly because they really shouldn't have happened. Enjoy the tour! Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nailed It
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBThis pair of stories is a mix of sweet and sour. Either way, though, they are curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It Girl
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBCurious creatures about on today's tour through the Cabinet. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Light in the Dark
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBWhether we're talking about ancient carvings, or modern coincidences, there are so many curious tales to explore. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Burro Battle
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBSometimes it takes a writer to get a curious tale in front of the public, as these two stories demonstrate for us today. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dead On Paper
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBCurious things happen whenever people are involved. And these two stories are a great example of that. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look Out Below
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBHuman curiosity is on full display here, from the lowest of lows to high above us. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dropping the Ball
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBSome old traditions are a bit curious. Here are two very different, but very fascinating, examples. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cat & Mouse
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBIn the past, secrecy often offered women a unique chance at making a difference. Here are two great examples. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Notorious RGB
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBFamous creatives are more than their finished works. These two curious tales are bound to leave you with a new appreciation for the artwork you love. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feeling Blue
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBTwo colorful stories to inspire your curiosity about the world around you. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wonderful Waters
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBMany wonders of the natural world seem too good to be true. Turns out, that's a complicated—and curious—idea. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ghosts Between Us
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBPopularity often takes the world by storm, and in its wake we are left with some pretty curious stories. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shoot Your Shot
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBTwo scientifically-minded people are featured on today's tour through the Cabinet. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So Bad, It's Good
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBIt's amazing for successful some people turned out to be, despite taking very unconventional paths to get there. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Long Live Harriet
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSome folks have to travel around for a while before they do something curious, like this pair of stories. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pasta Pranks
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBThis episode might make you hungry. Just consider it a curious side effect of these great stories. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Carpool
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBSometimes people are curious because of what they are born to be, and sometimes they are curious of who they later become. The two subjects of this episode are curios for both reasons. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Golden Arm
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBThis bloody episode is guaranteed to leave you thankful for the sacrifice of others—in more ways than one. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Box Office Bomb
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBOur tour today will introduce you to two curious individuals who revolutionized the roles they were lucky enough to fill. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Awfully Convenient
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBTwo curious tales from the world of all things spooky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Expensive Taste
January 18, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBIf you're lactose intolerant, you might want to take a pill or three before you listen to this curious pair of delicious stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Little Birdie Told Me
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThings get really curious when people's interests become highly specific, as tthese stories prove to us today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rat Packs
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBLooking back on things that were made in the past can always be enlightening--and more than a little curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Icebreaker
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBIt only takes on person to make big waves in most industries. These two tales, though, are more curious than most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dinosaur Drama
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBToday's stories are deeply curious—and almost became larger than life as a result. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Real Knockout
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBLet's go find a few curious facets of the great state of Pennsylvania, shall we? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Year’s Cheers
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBTime is on everyone's mind this week, so here are a pair of curious tales with time as their core. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a Pickle
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBThe end of year celebrations often feel familiar and "known". But there are still some holiday stories out there that have the ability to leave us scratching our heads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Silent Night
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBToday's tour through our holiday-themed Cabinet includes a mystery and a miracle. Enjoy them both! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Name’s the Same
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBSometimes all it takes is a single person to make an impact on the world. Both of the subjects in today's tour are shining examples of that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Merry Money
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBOur holiday-themed tales are a little thin today, but that doesn't mean they don't have value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luck of the Draw
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBToday's tour will uncover some truly curious tales from the holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home Remedy
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBA pair of very curious individuals are on today's tour. We hope you enjoy their company! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Space Slime
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBScience can explain some things, and get stumped on others. But both of today's tales are curious nonetheless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Piece of Mind
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBToday's tour through the Cabinet features some medical marvels that you don't want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flash in the Pan
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.18 MBWhile simple objects are fun to look at, some of the most curious items in the Cabinet today are technical processes with amazing stories at their center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary's Little Mystery
November 23, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBTwo curious tales, one connecting figure. Come visit the Cabinet for a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's Get Metaphysical
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBMany of the curious things in history are only curious when compared to world around them, as these two stories suggest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Man Show
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBToday we explore two strange stories that do more than entertain: they get us thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live Forever
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBSome strange stories can capture the imaginations of a massive audience, as these two stops on our tour of the Cabinet will show you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Veggie Tale
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBIf today's tour is any indication, both failure and success can generate curious results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boats & Botany
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBToday's tour through the Cabinet takes a stop in France, where some very curious things are afoot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.