Episodes

  • Freak Family Favorites #014

    Freak Family Favorites #014
    Sep 19 2024
    Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • #645: A Very Provocative Snowman

    #645: A Very Provocative Snowman
    Sep 16 2024
    Join Kat and Jethro for a journey through the quirkiest corners of history on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Discover the taste of 3,000-year-old honey and other astonishing ancient artifacts that defy time. Then, travel back to the miracle of 1511 in Brussels, where an unexpected event sparked a city-wide frenzy of demonstrations against the throne using little more than snow. Next, unpack the bizarre history behind the iconic Waldorf-Astoria hotel, from its extravagant beginnings to its storied guests and infamous incidents. Finally, brace yourself for the wild tale of the Great Watermelon Riot of 1856, when juicy fruit sparked a riotous upheaval in the streets of Panama. Tune in for these tales and more, where every twist and turn reveals another layer of the strange and extraordinary. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to The Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Inbox Of Oddities #023

    Inbox Of Oddities #023
    Sep 12 2024
    The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • #644: Bookstore Cramps

    #644: Bookstore Cramps
    Sep 9 2024
    Welcome to The Box of Oddities! In this episode, Kat and Jethro dive into the strange and often bewildering corners of history and human experience. First, they explore a bizarre belief from medieval times: Did people really think witches could steal your penis? Find out the surprising truth behind this peculiar fear that gripped minds centuries ago. Next, they uncover the fascinating discovery of Dark Oxygen. Is this mysterious find a boon or a bane? Join them as they unravel the implications of this enigmatic substance and its potential impact on our understanding of the cosmos. Then, prepare for a mind-bending journey into the realm of Exploding Head Syndrome. What causes this startling phenomenon where people experience loud noises or flashes of light during sleep transitions? Kat and Jethro delve into the science and stories behind this perplexing condition. And finally, they shed light on the quirky Mariko Aoki phenomenon, exploring why some individuals suddenly feel the urgent need to use the restroom when browsing through a bookstore. Discover the curious theories and personal anecdotes surrounding this uniquely peculiar experience. Tune in as Kat and Jethro serve up another episode packed with oddities, mysteries, and unexpected insights into the weird and wonderful world around us! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Inbox Of Oddities #022

    Inbox Of Oddities #022
    Sep 5 2024
    The Inbox of Oddities is a special bonus episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, where we delve into the treasure trove of our listeners' emails, messages, and audio submissions. In this unique episode, we share our audience's weird and wonderful stories, bringing their remarkable experiences and odd encounters to the forefront. Join us as we read your emails and messages and play audio recordings you've sent in, allowing you to become an integral part of our show. It's a captivating journey through the strange and extraordinary moments that our listeners have experienced, making The Inbox of Oddities a must-listen bonus episode for anyone who enjoys the bizarre and unexplainable. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • #643: The Hard Labor Day Special

    #643: The Hard Labor Day Special
    Sep 2 2024
    Join Kat and Jethro as they celebrate labor. Both the vocational type of labor and the childbirth type: from a terrible job at the eerie Flannan Isles Lighthouse where three keepers vanished without a trace in 1900 to the bizarre story of a couple who birthed a 29-year-old embryo. Discover the oddest professions on the planet, where some jobs are so strange it's hard to believe they exist. Plus, explore the unsettling phenomenon of Coffin Births, where life and death intersect unexpectedly. Tune in for a journey into the mysterious and the macabre, where the boundaries of possibility are continually challenged. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Freak Family Favorites #013

    Freak Family Favorites #013
    Aug 29 2024
    The Red Barn Murders and The Nasca Lines Join us for a thrilling ride as we invite the members of the Freak Family to the helm. In this special edition, they take you on a whirlwind tour through the depths of our vast catalog, revealing their absolute favorite stories from the world of the bizarre, mysterious, and utterly captivating. These Freak Family hosts have scoured the archives to curate a collection of the most mind-bending and inexplicable tales you've ever heard. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Box of Oddities or a newcomer to the world of the peculiar, this bonus episode is your passport to the extraordinary. Get ready to unravel the unexplained, and join us for Freak Family Favorites. If you would like to host your favorite Box of Oddities episode, Just record on your smartphone who you are, where you’re from, what your favorite story is and why …and anything else you would like to share. Then email it to curator@theboxofoddities.com If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • #642: Catfish-tastrophe

    #642: Catfish-tastrophe
    Aug 26 2024
    Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Box of Oddities! Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they delve into a quartet of bizarre and fascinating tales from around the world. First up, discover the infamous "Wicked Bible," where a single typo turned a holy text into a scandalous document. Learn how a simple error changed religious history forever. Then, journey to Japan to explore the myth of giant catfish causing earthquakes. Could these enormous creatures be shaking things up beneath the ocean? Next, unearth the secrets of a mysterious skeletal discovery buried 20 feet deep along the banks of London's River Thames. What ancient secrets lie beneath one of the world's most iconic rivers? And finally, discover the astonishing tale of the shortest war in history. Blink, and you'll miss it—how did a conflict last less than an hour and still go down in the annals of warfare? Tune in as Kat and Jethro unravel these curious stories, blending history, myth, and the unexplained in another captivating episode of The Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins