
Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 15, 2023 • 1h 12min
UBMC 143: SHREK 2 & SLIDING DOORS
This week, Leigh tests Lor to reveal her true inner cartoon character through the 2004 animated comedy/adventure film Shrek 2, while Lori gets personal through 1998's romance/drama film Sliding Doors.TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Apr 13, 2023 • 20min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 106: PAUL STAMETS
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 explores the infamous man of the mushrooms, Paul Stamets.TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Apr 8, 2023 • 1h 20min
UBMC 142: THE MATRIX & MALEFICENT
This week, Leigh cracks the code behind the 1999 science fiction/action film The Matrix, while Lori explores the mythology of the spinning wheel through Disney's 2014 fantasy/adventure film Maleficient.TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES AND THE TRANS/LGBTQ+ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Apr 6, 2023 • 20min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 105: THE LEGEND OF IN THE AIR TONIGHT (PHIL COLLINS)
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 explores the infamous urban legend behind the iconic 1981 medium-rock song In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins.TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Apr 1, 2023 • 1h 12min
UBMC 141: ENCINO MAN & AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
This week, Leigh dives into one of history's most famous mummies through the 1992 comedy film Encino Man, while Lori explores the significance of blue moons in werewolf lore through 1981's classic horror film An American Werewolf In London.TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Mar 30, 2023 • 17min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 104: HARRY NILSSON'S CURSED FLAT
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 deep dives into legendary American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson and his cursed London flat.TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Mar 25, 2023 • 1h 27min
UBMC 140: SPRING SURVIVAL GUIDE
In the second edition of this special series, the UBMC crew answers anonymous audience questions and gives a personal survival guide for the spring season.TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Mar 23, 2023 • 32min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 103: ARIES
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 explores the third zodiac placement of UBMC's astrology-themed minisodes, Aries!TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Mar 17, 2023 • 1h 9min
UBMC 139: LEPRECHAUN & THE MATCHMAKER
This week, Leigh explores the folklore of the four-leaf clover through the 1993 comedy/horror film Leprechaun, while Lori examines traditional Irish matchmaking through 1997’s hard-to-find romantic comedy film The Matchmaker. TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

Mar 15, 2023 • 27min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 102: OSTARA
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 around the wheel of the year, examining the rich history of Ostara!TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.Support the showMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING!WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW? EMAIL UBMCPOD@GMAIL.COM (SUBJECT LINE "LOCAL LORE") THE STORY OF YOUR MOST INFAMOUS LOCAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS!UNCLE BOB'S MAGIC CABINET PODCASTPO BOX 12738PITTSBURGH, PA 15241