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The Box of Oddities

The Box of Oddities

By: Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth
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 The Webby Award-winning “Box of Oddities" is a podcast that delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of our world, exploring topics ranging from bizarre medical conditions to unsolved mysteries, and from paranormal phenomena to strange cultural practices from around the world. With a focus on oddities, curiosities, and the macabre, each episode is a journey into the unknown, where hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth share their love for unusual stories and inject their humor and commentary. From the strange history of medical practices to chilling true crime stories, to natural (and unnatural) events, "The Box of Oddities" satisfies your thirst for the weird and the unusual, offering an informative and entertaining look into the dark and mysterious corners of our world. JIMMY KIMMEL, ABC-TV says, "Should you be the type who has an interest in weird stuff, this is a fun thing to allow in your head!" “Truth is stranger than fiction, and the Box of Oddities is the strangest of all!” -SLUGGO, SIRIUS XM LITHIUM “Kat & Jethro wring humor from bizarre, macabre and perplexing places.” -BOSTON MAGAZINE© 2023 Eleven Eleven llc Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Mind Over Modem

    Mind Over Modem
    May 21 2025
    Fall Tour 2025 Tickets Here! Imagine controlling tech with your mind and watching a Viking ship burst through a flaming amphitheater — no, you're not dreaming. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro plug into the brain-bending world of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), where thought alone can type, move, and maybe even speak. It’s sci-fi made science — Elon wishes. Then, pack your imaginary passport for Puy du Fou. This French amusement park throws out roller coasters in favor of full-blown historical epics with live battles, wolves, and more costume changes than a Vegas revue. Think Renaissance Faire meets Michael Bay. From the cutting edge of neuroscience to the theatrical fever dream of medieval France, it’s a wild ride through human ingenuity, spectacle, and delightful weirdness. Plug in your brain, suspend your disbelief, and prepare to say, “Wait... that’s real?” #WeirdIsWonderful #BCI #PuyDuFou #OdditiesUnleashed #BrainTech #StrangeHistory #PodcastRecommendations #BoxOfOddities 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Screaming And Flailing About

    Screaming And Flailing About
    May 19 2025
    LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE! Was Herophilus a medical pioneer… or Alexandria’s most ambitious serial dissector? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro peel back the skin of history to examine the controversial legacy of Herophilus, the so-called “father of anatomy,” who may have blurred the line between science and something far more disturbing. Then: meet Vaughn Meader, the fastest-rising comedian of the 1960s—whose uncanny JFK impression made him a star… until one world-shaking moment erased him from fame almost overnight. From ancient scalpels to presidential satire, this episode explores the bizarre crossroads of history, medicine, and fame. Perfect for fans of weird true stories, dark humor, and those who like their trivia with a side of “what the actual heck?” Listen now—because the past is stranger than fiction. #StrangeHistory #WeirdFacts #Herophilus #VaughnMeader #DarkHumor #PodcastRecommendations #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Inbox Of Oddities #047

    Inbox Of Oddities #047
    May 16 2025
    Tickets to our Live Shows Here!⁠ Kat and Jethro crack open the email vault and unleash a tsunami of weirdness in this edition of Inbox of Oddities! In this listener-powered episode: 🦷 A cat named Beans gifts a human molar💬 A dead aunt leaves a voicemail from beyond the grave🎒 A time-traveling wedding crasher photobombs the '70s🕰️ A possessed cuckoo clock oozes mystery (and probably tetanus)📸 A bloody pillow falls from drywall like a very sad piñata🌷 Tulips manipulate mankind, dead armadillos lead to leprosy museums, and nuclear dumps become scenic overlooks🧠 Foreign Accent Syndrome turns one Texan into a Norwegian nana overnight❤️‍🩹 And one moving letter asks the question: why do some souls whisper back from the beyond... while others stay silent? This episode is like licking a battery in a haunted antique store—and somehow, that’s a compliment. LISTEN NOW and question everything you thought you knew about time, teeth, and the tensile strength of cursed furniture polish. ⁠⁠Tickets to our Live Shows Here! #BoxOfOddities #InboxOfOddities #WeirdPodcast #HauntedClock #TimeTraveler #Paranormal #CatWithTeeth #CreepyStories #NorwegianPossession #DeadVoicemail #CursedDecor #ShatnerPanties #TulipTakeover #LeprosyMuseum #PodcastRecommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
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I love the Box of Oddities Podcast! It's very entertaining and true facts! Kat and JG state where their facts come from. They really do their research.

The best in odd true stories!

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The always make me laugh, and the stories are always interesting, and presented in a fun, engaging way. I listen at work, and they make the time pass quickly.

Love these guys!

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I love this podcast! The stories are always interesting and the hosts have such pleasant voices, I could listen all day! (which is not a common find)

could listen for hours

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I just found their podcast and I can't stop listening!! The chemistry, stories and laughs make this my new favorite!

completely hooked

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I generally hate Couples, but Kat and Jethro are charming and adorable. Content is almost always interesting. I love That Thing in the Middle. I am always sad when each episode ends.

My favorite podcast ever

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Love the banter and the stories, especially the historical and unexplained mysteries. Keep up the great job.

Listener for a year

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Its always a great time listening to the podcast. The two host keep you hooked and intrested threw their wired and odd topics.

Great podcast.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this podcast, I cant recommend enough, especially if you are after the weird and unexplained.

Perfect Mix of Weird

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Love the both of them! They remind me of my husband and I and it’s so adorable! Love you guys and you’re podcast! Would 100% recommend to anyone interested in listening.

One of the best podcasts I listen too!

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This is the best podcast out there, hands down. Endearing and entertaining, intelligent and funny, it's everything you can ask for. In fact, I wish they could release episodes daily! Enjoy! (and you're welcome 😉)

Simply the best!

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