Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
1,003 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours 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
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.
Fire in the Sky
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBSteam and fire put history under a lot of pressure today on our tour through the Cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deal with the Devil
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBHalloween icons are on display in the Cabinet today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ring My Bell
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBSpooky season arrives in the Cabinet with a tour of some common curious tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop!
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBSome curiosities will keep you up all night, while others will lull you to sleep. Enjoy the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bigger and Better
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBTreasure is always curious. Sometimes it's hidden and needs discovered, and sometimes it's right in your desk drawer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alarm Clock
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBIf today's stories are any indication, an early start at your dream job is a good thing. But it never guarantees a happy ending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A New Leaf
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBOne that that has always fascinated us is the way some people can transform themselves. And for our tour today, you'll get to learn about two powerful examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Curious Cabinet
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBSometimes we seek out a curious hobby. Others have one dropped into their laps. Either way, today's tour will transport you in a weird and wonderful way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mini But Mighty
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBAll creatures great and small are on display in the Cabinet today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Curses
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBOn today's tour through the Cabinet, let's explore two influential figures with vastly different legacies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golden Years
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBLadies doing curious things. That's what's in store for anyone entering the Cabinet for a tour today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advertising Artifacts
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBHistory is marked by many unusual achievements. Some are delightful, and others are sad. Today we'll look into examples of both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Witchy
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBStories can drive people to do some unusual things, as these two additions to the Cabinet will show you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Solitary Science
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBEveryone wants to leave their mark on the world. How some folks have managed to do that, though, is more than curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Combing Through History
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBOne of the most curious things about humans is the ways in which we communicate. Today we'll explore two stories in that theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life, uh, Finds a Way
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBMysteries and conundrums abound on this tour through the Cabinet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Salty Sweet
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBFor some, a little oddness can make them stand out. Whether that's good or bad, though, is up to you to decide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Miracle Cure
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBTales of medical marvels are on offer today, but be careful--things get a bit dangerous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Resilient
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBCuriosity can be found in the strangest places. Let's go exploring today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's In a Name
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBEven something as simple as a name can be a curious thing, as today's tales demonstrate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make It Count
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBUnique people who notice curious things in the world around them often leave a lasting mark, as these stories show so well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hold Still
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBSome trends are more curious than others, as this tour through the Cabinet will prove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comet Cures
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBOdd behavior and dangerous stakes. All that and more is included in today's tour through the Cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On My Own
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBSometimes the most curious thing we can do is live differently, as these stories demonstrate today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the Vow Breaks
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBToday's tour through the cabinet lands us in court for a variety of things, with curious results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dishing It Out
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSome create, and some destroy. Either way, their journeys can be very entertaining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
War and Savior
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBWar can bring out the best in some people, leading to curious stories...like these. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
White Whale
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBUnbelievable tales always inspire a bit of curiosity. We think you're going to love these two new additions to the tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TRAILER: That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke
July 28, 2023 04:01 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBTRAILER: That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale. Because everyone needs a little weird in their life! Visit GrimAndMild.com/weird to learn more, or search for "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" in your favorite podcast app! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Slow and the Furious
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIt's curious just how far some people will go to make a point—both literally and figuratively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finder's Eaters
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBSome folklore is meant to leave us in awe, and others are really good at delivery laughs. Today's tour features one of each. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moony-Eyed
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBHome is where the heart is. And it's also frequently a curious place. But none can hold a candle to this pair of weird homesteads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willigan's Island
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBTwo strange individuals, two curious accomplishments. Both are on tour today in the Cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Birthday Boy
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBHumans have a curious habit of making a big deal out of certain things. And the stories about those moments are always entertaining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Training Wheels
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBUnexpected changes often generate curious tales. Today's tour will feature some that stuck around, and some that didn't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NOC Yourself Out
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBLiving creatures that defy our expectations are always the perfect recipe for curious tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Up and Atom
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBModern or ancient, there are all sorts of things to be found out there. And all of it is so, so curious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sole Survivor
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBHuman behavior is often a source of curious observation. Today's tour will help you see how that's never not true. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vote with Your Feet
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBCurious things can happen when you least expect them, as these two tales so perfectly prove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bubbles
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBMyth and legend hold a lot of curious elements. Hopefully the journey will be a bit more entertaining then the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heavy Lifting
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBTwo tales of curious strength. One that inspires delight, and the other...dread. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leapfrog
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBEnterprising individuals are always a curious bunch--even when they're a little shady or forgotten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Et Tu, Crudité
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBSome curious creations leave a better taste in your mouth than others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Survey Says
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MBFame is a curious thing, especially when it isn't exactly clear why it's happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stunted
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBSometimes it takes a single person to stand out, take the risk, and carve a better road forward for others like them. These two individuals did just that, and in the most curious way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Steam Ahead
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIf you look around this curious world of ours, you'll likely find a lot to complain about. Like the events in these two stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Great Beyond
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBLife and death often deliver unusual stories, as these Curiosities demonstrate so well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Quite Contrary
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBToday's tour through the Cabinet is all about women who did curious things to make the world a better place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sweet Revenge
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBToday's curiosity is sound, which is featured in very different ways in our two stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.