

Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet
Leigh and Lori
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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Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 5min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 132: COSPLAY (Feat. Jyn and Tonics)
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
This week, Leigh gives a rundown on the rich history of cosplay, followed by a special interview with a real-life cosplayer! A special thank you to the super-talented Jyn and Tonics.
Check her out on IG.

Nov 25, 2023 • 1h 25min
UBMC 169: GHOST RIDER & WILLY'S WONDERLAND
Welcome to the third annual NIC CAGE NOVEMBER! In this episode, Leigh uncovers the truth behind a famous Faustian devil through the 2007 action/fantasy film Ghost Rider, while Lori breaks down the surprising history of animatronics in pop culture through 2021's horror/comedy movie Willy's Wonderland.

Nov 23, 2023 • 54min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 131: SAGITTARIUS
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things SAGITTARIUS: the fastest of the fire signs.

Nov 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
UBMC 168: FANTASTIC MR. FOX & THE LAST KEEPERS
Leigh takes us on a colorful journey through fox folklore and magic with 2009’s stop-motion animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox, while Lor explores the power of the triple goddess through 2013’s witch-filled fantasy film The Last Keepers.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE ROALD DAHL MUSEUM IN GREAT MISSENDEN!

Nov 16, 2023 • 44min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 130: THE ROAST OF WALT DISNEY
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
This week, Lori finally delivers her long-anticipated roast of Walter Elias Disney.

Nov 11, 2023 • 60min
UBMC 167: THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
This week, Leigh and Lori team up to take on the 1886 Gothic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Leigh breaks down the plot while Lori guides us on a long-awaited journey into shadow work.
SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Tentative Agreement, Recommends Ratification of 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts
B IS FOR BOO: A HALLOWEEN ALPHABET BY GREG PAPROCKI

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 129: SCORPIO
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things SCORPIO: the most fiery of the water signs.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 17min
UBMC 166: THE LOST BOYS
Buckle up, friends. You're in for a tear-jerker. In this special memorial episode, Leigh and Lori pay tribute to Nanook, the greatest dog one could ask for. Through laughter and tears, Leigh provides a proper run down of 1987’s horror masterpiece The Lost Boys, while Lori offers a beautiful look into the magic of huskies.
Rest in peace, buddy. We will miss you forever.

Nov 1, 2023 • 39min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 128: SAMHAIN
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
This week, Lori continues her way around the wheel of the year, discussing all things SAMHAIN!

Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 20min
UBMC 165: STEPHEN KING & THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (1839)
This week, UBMC busts out the pipe tobacco and smoking jackets for a refined, literary episode. Leigh deep dives into the horror legend Stephen King, while Lori uncovers the history of Gothic horror through Edgar Allan Poe's 1839 short story The Fall of the House of Usher.
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ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT | GLOBAL CONFLICT TRACKER
TIMELINE: ISRAEL AND PALESTINE'S COMPLICATED HISTORY
WHAT THE WAR MEANS FOR PALESTINIANS INSIDE ISRAEL
DAMNING EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES
ISRAEL FACES 'LONG, DIFFICULT WAR' AFTER HAMAS ATTACK FROM GAZA
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