Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet
372 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet is a mother/daughter podcast about all things magic and mythology in pop culture. Each week, hosts Leigh and Lori discuss everything from hauntings and witchcraft to folklore and urban legends. It's a fun and fascinating ride full of pop culture trivia and magical lessons.
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UBMC 197: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH & FIRESTARTER
July 19, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 198 MBIt's a fire-filled episode, folks! Leigh takes on the 1996 family/fantasy film James and the Giant Peach, exploring the mythological origins and magical properties of peaches, while Lori explores pyrokinesis through the classic 1984 film Firestarter. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 157: THE HIEROPHANT
July 15, 2024 23:15 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBLeigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Hierophant, a card of tradition, spiritual values, and the arcane. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 196: BACK TO THE FUTURE & WEIRD SCIENCE
July 12, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB1985 - a song, a year, and the theme of today’s episode. Leigh explores the grandfather paradox through fan-favorite Back To The Future, while Lori revisits the origins and impact of Frankenstein through the underrated John Hughes flick Weird Science. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 156: SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE
July 08, 2024 05:11 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWelcome to another Local Lore. This week, Lor jets off to Minnesota to investigate the infamously haunted Split Rock Lighthouse. Thanks for the amazing books, Casserole Cait. Have some local lore to share with UBMC? Tap here! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 195: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (SERIES) & JAWS (THE REVENGE)
July 04, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWelcome to the FOURTH anniversary of Uncle Bob's fun-in-the-sun Fourth of Jaw-ly celebration! In this episode, Leigh and Lor both reach the end of their summer series. Featuring some of the best (and worst) cinematic moments from our four-year oceanic journey, Leigh tackles the 2021 horror television series I Know What You Did Last Summer, while Lori takes on 1987's Jaws: The Revenge. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 155: THE ROAST OF TOM CRUISE
July 02, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome to another roast, friends. This week, Leigh holds American actor Tom Cruise to the flame. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 194: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE & MIDSOMMAR
June 28, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 107 MBTurn on, tune in, drop out - this week gets a little trippy. In this Trashcan Thursday, Leigh talks all about psychedelics through the 2007 Musical/Romance film Across The Universe, while Lori explores runes through the 2019 horror/mystery film Midsommar. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 145: PULP MAGAZINES
June 24, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWood paper? I barely know her. Lor dives into the history of Pulp Magazines, the inexpensive fiction mags containing amazing stories from iconic authors and characters like The Shadow and Flash Gordon. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 193: DARK CITY & DREAMCATCHER
June 22, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBHappy Birthday, Fact Check Jake! In this celebratory episode, Leigh explores ancient alien lore through the 1998 Thriller/Sci-fi film Dark City, while Lori walks us through mind palaces with 2003's Horror/Sci-fi film Dreamcatcher. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now nominate Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet *daily* under the “People and Places” category . JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 153: THE EMPEROR
June 17, 2024 20:44 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLeigh’s talking all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - THE EMPEROR. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now nominate Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet *daily* under the “People and Places” category . JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 193: DAISY JONES AND THE SIX & PHENOMENA
June 14, 2024 06:22 - 1 hour - 84 MBLeigh transports us to Laurel Canyon while exploring the magic of honeycomb through 2023’s musical drama miniseries Daisy Jones & The Six, while Lori introduces us to the Lord of the Flies, Beelzebub himself, through 1985’s insect-filled horror/fantasy film Phenomena. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now nominate Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet *daily* under the “People and Places” category....
UBMC 192: DAISY JONES AND THE SIX & PHENOMENA
June 14, 2024 06:22 - 1 hour - 84 MBLeigh transports us to Laurel Canyon while exploring the magic of honeycomb through 2023’s musical drama miniseries Daisy Jones & The Six, while Lori introduces us to the Lord of the Flies, Beelzebub himself, through 1985’s insect-filled horror/fantasy film Phenomena. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now nominate Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet *daily* under the “People and Places” category....
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 152: AURORA
June 10, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week's Witch Whisper, full of forbidden romance and curses from the gods, Lor dives into Aurora, the Roman goddess of Dawn. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now nominate Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet *daily* under the “People and Places” category. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 191: FEAR STREET PART TWO (1978) & MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
June 07, 2024 03:21 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBIt’s prequel week, buds! Leigh explores sigil magick through the 2021 summer camp slasher film Fear Street Part Two: 1978, while Lori deep dives into the symbolism of chameleons through the 2013 fantasy animated movie Monsters University. Plus, the girls attempt to ditch the tangents for once and fail miserably (according to Judge Fact Check Jake). NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now ...
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 151: TYLER HENRY
June 03, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHollywood is calling (and so is the spirit realm). This week, Leigh dives into the fascinating world of American clairvoyant medium and reality show personality Tyler Henry. Learn more about Tyler and his work here: https://www.thetylerhenrymedium.com https://www.instagram.com/tylerhenrymedium The time has come again! Let’s take home BEST PITTSBURGH PODCAST for the second year in a row, buds. Nominate us daily under “People and Places” JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 190: 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU & PROM NIGHT
May 31, 2024 08:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBAre you sick of the themes yet? Too bad. We’re just getting started. This week, the UBMC crew heads back to high school. Leigh takes on the enigmatic William Shakespeare through 1999’s iconic rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You, while Lori deep dives into the namesake of 1980’s classic horror slasher, Prom Night. If you want a Squonk of your very own reach out to Julia on IG @ghouliasell JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 150: THE KREISCHER MANSION
May 27, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week, Lor investigates the infamous Kreischer Mansion of Staten Island, New York. Thanks for sharing your haunted local lore, Jenna! Have some local lore to share with UBMC? Tap here! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 189: CHARLOTTE'S WEB & STING
May 23, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this episode, Leigh explores the symbolism and magical uses of spider webs through 1973’s animated fantasy/musical film Charlotte’s Web, while Lori faces her fears and chats arachnophobia through 2024’s brand new creature feature horror film Sting. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 149: THE EMPRESS
May 20, 2024 04:12 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBLeigh’s talking all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - THE EMPRESS. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 188: DISTURBING BEHAVIOR & DON'T WORRY DARLING
May 10, 2024 00:24 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBHide your kids, hide your wife; nobody is safe in this episode. Leigh talks all things blue through 1998's underrated Horror/Sci-fi film Disturbing Behavior, while Lori once again takes on some Greek Mythology through the 2022 Thriller/Mystery film Don't Worry Darling. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 148: BLACK SABBATH
May 06, 2024 08:44 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBRivaling even the most egregious of Leigh’s mispronounced performances, Lori explores the legendary metal group Black Sabbath and their ties to the Devil and the occult. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 187: CARS & CHRISTINE
May 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBHappy fourth birthday, UBMC! Leigh celebrates with a wanderlust-filled cruise down Route 66 through the 2006 animated film Cars, while Lori gets haunted by a classic car with a mind of its own through 1983’s supernatural horror film Christine. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY! ASMR TIMESTAMP WARNING -17:20 -37:22 -55:56 -56:20
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 147: THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY & MANDY
April 29, 2024 05:11 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBLeigh revisits a classic Cartoon Network animated series: The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, a hilarious horror show that’s equal parts fun and twisted.
UBMC 186: REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA & OUTLANDER
April 25, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBLeigh explores the symbolism, mythology, and superstitions behind the organ of sight through 2008’s gothic rock horror musical Repo! The Genetic Opera, while Lori finally taps into tea leaf divination through the first episode of 2014’s historical drama television series Outlander. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 146: FREYJA
April 22, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBHeya, Freyja. Lor shares all about the mysterious Norse goddess of love, fertility, battle, and (according to her personal opinion) Spring! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 185: BIO-DOME & WALL-E
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBHappy Earth Day, friends! Leigh investigates the true story behind 1996's stoner-comedy classic Bio-Dome, while Lori rants and raves about all things ecological through the 2008 family/sci-fi film WALL-E. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 145: THE HIGH PRIESTESS
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBLeigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. First up - The High Priestess, a card of wisdom, mystery, and intuition. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 184: THE HOBBIT & HOUSE
April 12, 2024 03:11 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBFor the very first time, Leigh bravely ventures into Middle Earth through the 2012 adventure/fantasy film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, discussing the creatures and lore along the way, while Lori explores spiritual art through 1985's underrated horror comedy film House (one of her childhood favorites). JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 144: THE HAUNTINGS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
April 08, 2024 07:33 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lori investigates the haunted life and works of one of the greatest American architects of all time - Frank Lloyd Wright. TELL US ALL ABOUT YOUR LOCAL LORE HERE! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 183: THE 'BURBS & BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis week, Leigh explores suburban horror through the 1989 comedy/horror film The 'Burbs, while Lori talks about the magic of lockets through 2013's romantic gothic fantasy movie Beautiful Creatures. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 143: THE FOSSEGRIM
April 01, 2024 07:33 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh explores the musically mystifying water spirits of Scandinavian folklore known as the Fossegrim. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 182: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & MISS POTTER
March 28, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis week, Leigh investigates the witching hour through 2007's found footage horror movie Paranormal Activity, while Lor explores the magic and mythology of rabbits through the 2008 romance/drama film Miss Potter. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 142: ATHAMES
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lor explores one of the most common tools in the witch's magical toolbox - the athame! SOME NOTES ON THE ATHAME JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 181: THE LUCK OF THE IRISH & LEAP YEAR
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThis week Leigh figures out why Leprechauns are all rich and explores the magic and mythology of gold through the 2001 Disney Channel original movie The Luck of the Irish, while Lori explores the superstitions and folklore behind the namesake of 2010's romantic comedy Leap Year. CHECK OUT HALEY (LEIGH'S NEW PERSONAL STYLIST) @haley.hairdos JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 141: FOLK HORROR
March 11, 2024 07:33 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh deep-dives into the spooky subgenre of horror film and fiction known as Folk Horror! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 180: THE THING EXPANDED WITH ROBIN BLOCK
March 07, 2024 08:33 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this special episode, the UBMC crew sits down with the founder and CEO of CreatorVC to chat about The Thing Expanded - their forthcoming documentary exploring John Carpenter's 1982 horror masterpiece. Join the ultimate “The Thing” fan experience! Follow for The Thing Expanded updates Learn more about CreatorVC Come watch “The Thing” with us! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 140: LOREENA MCKENNITT
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lori takes on Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 179: THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK & FINAL DESTINATION
February 29, 2024 08:33 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWelcome to Trashcan Thursday! In this revisit, Leigh explores the magic and folklore of cherries through the 1987 comedy/horror film The Witches of Eastwick, while Lori talks about cheating death through 2000's terrifying supernatural horror movie Final Destination. STAY INFORMED ON THE WAR IN GAZA: AP NEWS BBC JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 139: WHIMSIGOTH
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh explores an aesthetic that is equal parts magic and macabre - whimsigothic! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 178: TWIN PEAKS
February 22, 2024 07:22 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this special episode, the UBMC team deep dives into the supremely strange mystery/drama television series Twin Peaks. Leigh examines the infamous David Lynch and explains the series's significance while Lori fire-walks through the show's pilot episode! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 177: ZENON (GIRL OF THE 21ST CENTURY) & THE LAST WITCH HUNTER
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis week, Leigh throws on her lab coat once again to explain the science behind supernovas through the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, while Lori brings the vibe back down to earth discussing the world's most infamous witch hunter though 2015's The Last Witch Hunter. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 138: THE MAGICIAN
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lor kicks off a brand new series about all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work her way through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore and hidden meaning behind some of your favorite cards. First up - The Magician! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 176: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA & MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIt's a Valentine's special, and love is in the air! This week, Leigh dives into the fascinating lore of absinthe through the 1992 horror/romance film Bram Stoker's Dracula, while Lori explores the pagan festival of Lupercalia through 2009's horror/mystery flick My Bloody Valentine 3D. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 137: CULT KILLER WITH JON KEEYES
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh and Lori sit down with Cult Killer director Jon Keeyes. You can catch this nail-biting thriller in select theaters (and on Premium Video on Demand starting February 6th)! Stay up to date with Jon and his work here! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC 175: CAN'T HARDLY WAIT & MY FAVORITE MARTIAN
February 01, 2024 05:31 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBHAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! In this celebratory special, Leigh talks shufflemancy through the 1998 comedy/romance movie Can’t Hardly Wait, while Lori uncovers the hidden mysteries of the red planet through her new least favorite movie, 1999's comedy/sci-fi film My Favorite Martian. Fact Check: Lor was correct! Wayne Knight voiced Zoot. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 136: AMY BROWN
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh gets an exclusive look into a world of fairies, dragons, mermaids, unicorns, and so much more through the lens of the wonderfully talented artist Amy Brown! Use code UBMC10 for 10% off her website now through the end of February! https://amybrownart.com/ JOI...
UBMC 174: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 4
January 25, 2024 08:33 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBWelcome to the FOURTH annual edition of Astrology Roundtable. In this special episode, the UBMC crew dives into some of the miscellaneous and mysterious aspects of natal charts. Topics include North and South Nodes, Chiron, Black Moon Lilith, and more! Then, Leigh and Lori deep dive into some of their favorite celebrity astro-charts. This year's picks include André 3000, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Paul McCartney, Toni Collette, and two wild card picks you can't miss! LILY DALE, NEW YORK 2024 RE...
BE KIND (REWIND): HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED
January 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWhile the UBMC crew nurses their newly acquired colds, let's take another look back at an underrated episode: UBMC 99: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED. In this episode, Leigh dives into the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki classic Howl's Moving Castle and teaches us about wizards and the Merlin of Japan, while Lori talks about werewolf mythology through the underrated 2005 horror film Cursed. This episode was originally published on April 28, 2022. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
BE KIND (REWIND): BOB LAZAR & HOUSE OF WAX
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWhile the UBMC crew continues their break, let's take another look back at an audience favorite: UBMC 64: BOB LAZAR & HOUSE OF WAX. This week, Leigh takes us on another Sci-fi journey with the infamous Bob Lazar, while Lori dives into the history of wax figures through the 2005 slasher House Of Wax. This episode was originally published on August 13, 2021. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
BE KIND (REWIND): IF 6 WAS 9 & FRANKENSTEIN
December 28, 2023 19:23 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWhile the UBMC team enjoys their winter break, rewind and reminisce on some oldies (but goodies). Kicking off this look back is UBMC 57: IF 6 WAS 9 AND FRANKENSTEIN. In this episode, Leigh talks numerology through the psychedelic rock star Jimi Hendrix, while Lori dives into the history behind one of pop culture's favorite monsters: Frankenstein. This episode was originally published on June 18, 2021. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!