Cabinet Of Curiosities Podcast
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 12 years ago - ★★★★ - 39 ratingsA collection of the extraordinary and the mysterious
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Episodes
Glen Tavern Inn: Where the Past Comes Alive
September 28, 2012 17:19 - 25.7 MBThis elegant, historic inn located in California has served as a gambling parlor, brothel, speakeasy and was a favored place among early Hollywood celebrities. It is believed that some former guests of the hotel like the Glen Tavern so much, they have checked in for an eternal stay... Listen to The Glen Tavern Inn: Where the Past Comes Alive Host, Sarah, in the lobby of the Glen Tavern Inn with members of the American Paranormal Research Association __________ Top photo by Jeffrey E...
"True Story" Behind Sam Rami's "The Possession."
August 29, 2012 22:03 - 19 MBThis week's new episode reveals the "true story" behind Sam Ramis latest film, The Possession. Listen now to Episode 22 - The Dibbuk Box The Possession - Official site Jason Haxton's site The Book
Episode 21 - The Vile Vial
August 03, 2012 19:23 - 6.84 MBA personal story from The Cabinet's own hostess, about a mysterious possession belonging to a Hollywood legend. Listen to "The Vile Vial" now!
We All Shine On
July 19, 2012 22:48FO Stanley The Stanley - 1911 Flora's piano Pet cemetery Lord Dunraven Room 217
Episode 20 - The Stanley Hotel: Of Cars and Kings
July 19, 2012 22:38 - 26.2 MBThe historic Stanley Hotel, in Estes Park, Colorado offers up a rich and fascinating history and provided the inspiration for one of the most iconic horror stories and films of all time - The Shining. Listen now!! - The Stanley Hotel: Of Cars and Kings By Shane Parker
Come Play With Us...
July 19, 2012 17:19The Cabinet is back with an all new episode - coming up later today!
Valentine's Day Show - Bat Man
February 14, 2012 17:57 - 9.39 MBThis Valentine's Day we bring you a story containing one part vixen, one part teen sex slave and garnish it with some Grade A Crazy - listen to Bat Man now! Dolly and Otto's story inspired two movies, the first was The Bliss Of Mrs. Blossom, starring Shirley Mac Laine and a favorite here at The Cabinet, Patricia Routledge. The second film was Man In The Attic, starring Neil Patrick Harris. Oh My. Yes, it's as hilarious as it seems. You really should watch the trailer.
2nd Annual Paranormal Film Festival
February 06, 2012 21:49Please join us to help needy animals and support independent filmmakers on Saturday, March 10th, 1012! We will be premiering a new visual episode of the Cabinet and enjoying all the other shorts, docs and movies in the lineup! You can find all the info at our dear friend's and hosts California Paranormal Private Investigations website.
January -The Season Of The Witch
January 06, 2012 16:39 - 7.99 MBIn January skies a myriad of stars hang cold in the night, but there too, are witches Her red, red lips curved up into a smile of such beauty, such brilliance, such pure and perfect happiness that it would have frozen your blood in your veins to have seen it. And the wind of the mountain pass howled about her triumphantly, as if in answer...as the children fled. (adapted from Neil Gaiman's Stardust) The first Cabinet episode of 2012, January - The Season Of The Witch is available ...
Episode 16 - The Christmas Spectre Of Clarence Street
December 16, 2011 18:03 - 10.6 MBA Christmas tale of unrequited love, lies, jealously and...a ghost. Episode 16 - The Christmas Spectre
Episode 15 - The Christmas Tree Ship
December 08, 2011 16:40 - 14.6 MBThe tragic tale of the Christmas Tree Ship. Episode 15 - The Christmas Tree Ship Painting by artist Eric Forsberg The tradition and generosity of Captain Santa and The Christmas Tree Ship lives on each year through the efforts of non-profit charity Chicago's Christmas Ship . Chicago's boating community reenacts the arrival of the Rouse Simmons and distributes Christmas trees to deserving families that would not otherwise be able to enjoy a tree during the holiday season. ...
Merry Creepmas
December 02, 2011 17:21 - 5.47 MBHere is the first of our month long Creepmas-centric shows, He Sees You When You're Sleeping.... I do hope you've been good little boys and girls. Listen to He Sees You When You're Sleeping... now! Music from this podcast can be found on A Scary Little Christmas . Christmas With The Devil is a cover of the Spinal Tap song, by Judith Owen.
Episode 13 - The Fire Spook
November 12, 2011 20:35 - 11.3 MBCow molestation, spontaneous fires and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Fire Spook (although, I really wanted to call this episode "Old Macdonald Had A Farm, and on That Farm He Had a Spook!"). Listen now - The Fire Spook
The Fire Spook
November 12, 2011 17:00From top left, clockwise: Mary Ellen McDonald; Dr. Walter Price; H.B. Whidden; Detective Carroll The Macdonald farm Curious visitors at the Macdonald farm Antigonish Yesterday, upon the stair, I met a man who wasn’t there He wasn’t there again today I wish, I wish he’d go away... When I came home last night at three The man was waiting there for me But when I looked around the hall I couldn’t see him there at all! Go away, go away, don’t you come back any more! Go away, go...
The Witch
October 25, 2011 16:00 - 12 MBThe first of our All Hallow's Read series, where the Cabinet offers up a creepy, fictional tale from some of our favorite authors in celebration of Halloween. The Witch is a short story from Shirley Jackson, who Stephen King dubbed "The Godmother Of Horror." Although you probably do not recognize her name, you've likely read her story, The Lottery or experienced the far reaching influence of her book The Haunting Of Hill House. Disney's Imagineers were so taken by Hill House, they even wor...
All Hallows Read - 2011
October 06, 2011 18:37All Hallow's Read is a "new tradition" for Halloween, from one of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman. Gaiman's proposal originates from this post, made just prior to Halloween of 2010. In it he says: "You know, there aren't enough traditions that involve giving books...I propose that, on Hallowe'en or during the week of Hallowe'en, we give each other scary books. Give children scary books they'll like and can handle. Give adults scary books they'll enjoy." Now, I really like candy, but I ...
Driving Miss Josephine - Episode 12
October 01, 2011 17:19The Cabinet's first offering for the Countdown To Halloween - Driving Miss Josephine. Poor Josephine...all she wanted to do was get out of the house. Listen now - Driving Miss Josephine - Ep. 12
Sounds From The Cabinet
September 01, 2011 16:56A mix featuring some of our favorite music from past episodes - Kate Bush, Bauhaus, Spires That In The Sunset Rise and more! Sounds From The Cabinet
Creepy In LA
August 30, 2011 23:51One of our favorite blogs featured an interview with your hostess, Sarah Troop and the Cabinet! Creepy LA combines two of the things we love most in this wide world, creepy stuff and our beloved city of Los Angeles. Creepy LA Gets Curious
An Unknown Compelling Force - Part II
August 16, 2011 19:25Photographs for the episode "An Unknown Compelling Force," examining the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Its all fun and games until someone loses their tongue... On the way to "Mountain Of The Dead." The search and rescue team find the skiers tents, cut open from the inside Memorial for the nine
An Unknown Compelling Force
August 16, 2011 19:05 - 8.81 MBEpisode 11 - An Unknown Compelling Force - nine dead skiers, a missing tongue and traces of radiation = WTF?! Listen To "An Unknown Complelling Force" - now!
Episode 10 - The Devil's Weed
July 12, 2011 17:10 - 6.02 MBEpisode 10 - The Devil's Weed Badly behaved botany.
Episode 09 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
May 25, 2011 23:31The horrific tale of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Yes, we're burning can you help us please? Yes, we're begging, we're on bended knees Oh, My Little Shirtwaist Fire. Ep. 9 - Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - March 25, 1911
May 25, 2011 02:00I wrote this story the month leading up the the 100 year anniversary in March, intending it to go public on the anniversary date - it is now May. I tried recording it a few times but could not get through it - it was just too difficult for me. I tell the story because I feel strongly, it should not be forgotten - nor should any of the people who endured it. List of victims.
Serving Up Fresh Shows!
May 23, 2011 23:16New show tomorrow on Conversations Through The Veil. I suggest you go out and buy yourself a handkerchief...you'll need it.