Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
From 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.
Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!
Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!
Episodes
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Sep 7, 2023 • 10min
Salty Sweet
This podcast explores the fascination with Wild West legends and introduces a lesser-known cryptid called the Squank. It also delves into the life and career of James Joseph Sylvester, a mathematician with a passion for poetry.
Sep 5, 2023 • 10min
The Miracle Cure
Explore the unexpected discovery of penicillin and the dangerous consequences of Radithor. Discover the journey of beauty guru Madam Anna Rupert and the tragic incidents that unfolded. Follow the investigation into a mysterious gift of candy and its tragic consequences.
Aug 31, 2023 • 11min
Resilient
Explore the incredible stories of two cats, Oscar and Sam, who had extraordinary experiences during World War II. Also, delve into the mysterious nature of art with the discovery of a hidden secret beneath a Van Gogh painting and the revealing of a previously unseen self-portrait by Van Gogh.
Aug 29, 2023 • 10min
What's In a Name
Even something as simple as a name can be a curious thing, as today's tales demonstrate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2023 • 11min
Make It Count
Explore the famous OK Corral shootout, Commodore Matthew Perry's arrival in Tokyo Bay, and Shiyuni Sugihara's contributions during World War II. Discover how Sugihara defied orders to help Jewish refugees and learn about pattern recognition. Uncover the mystery of the number 47 and its mathematical properties and cultural presence.
Aug 22, 2023 • 10min
Hold Still
Some trends are more curious than others, as this tour through the Cabinet will prove.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2023 • 10min
Comet Cures
Explore the fascination of Halley's Comet throughout history. The panic and market for comet protection caused by the discovery of cyanogen gas. The dangerous jobs of children in the past and a brave boy's harrowing experience getting stuck in a chimney while trying to rescue someone.
Aug 15, 2023 • 10min
On My Own
Sometimes the most curious thing we can do is live differently, as these stories demonstrate today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2023 • 12min
When the Vow Breaks
Today's tour through the cabinet lands us in court for a variety of things, with curious results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2023 • 12min
Dishing It Out
Some create, and some destroy. Either way, their journeys can be very entertaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
