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
Jan 25, 2025 • 2h 9min
UBMC 213: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 5
Uncle Bob’s is back! Did you miss us?!
We’re kicking things off cosmically with the fifth annual Astrology Roundtable!
In this special episode, Leigh goes back to the basics with key terms, Sun signs, elements, modalities, and more, while Lor deep dives into the birth charts of Pauly Shore, Tia & Tamera, Kristen Stewart, Chappell Roan, and one very talented filmmaker!
Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? Passes go live to the public on JANUARY 30th, so get ready!
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Dec 21, 2024 • 1h 15min
UBMC 212: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
Happy Yule, ya filthy animals. It's the final episode before winter break when the UBMC crew hibernates for the holiday!
Lor grabs a pair of shears and plows through the plot of Tim Burton's 1990 Fantasy/Romance film Edward Scissorhands, while Leigh bravely explores the magic and methods of cord-cutting.
Be sure to stay tuned to the end for a very special 2025 UBMC retreat announcement!
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Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 19min
UBMC 211: HOLIDAY HELL SURVIVAL GUIDE 2
Welcome friends to the second edition of the Holiday Hell Survival Guide! Leigh and Lor answer anonymous audience questions and give a personal survival guide for the epic shit show that is the holiday season.
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Dec 7, 2024 • 58min
UBMC 210: THE FAMILY MAN
HAPPY NIC CAGE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER! This year, Leigh walks us through a Cage-filled winter wonderland with the 2000s romantic fantasy film The Family Man, while Lor finally addresses the age-old holiday question, "What the f**k is eggnog?”
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Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
UBMC 209: SON IN LAW
Happy Holidays, Friends! This week, Lori nurses a G&T while recounting the plot of 1993's Son In Law, while Leigh dissects the origins of wishbone magic.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 31min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 160: THE CHARIOT
Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Chariot, a card of perseverance and triumph over obstacles through dedication and self-discipline.
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Nov 16, 2024 • 1h 12min
UBMC 208: THE TWILIGHT SAGA (NEW MOON)
Welcome back to Forks! This week, Leigh sways between vampires and werewolves during 2009’s iconic Twilight sequel New Moon, while Lor goes team Jacob and dives deeper into the Native American legends behind woven dreamcatchers.JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
Nov 9, 2024 • 1h 17min
UBMC 207: CLUE
It’s time to get a clue! This week, Lor takes on the ultimate whodunit with 1985’s board game-inspired black comedy film Clue, while Leigh uncovers the magic of peacocks, resplendent birds with an underrated mystical flair.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 13min
UBMC 206: HOCUS POCUS 2
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In this celebratory Samhain episode, Leigh finally comes face to face with Hocus Pocus 2 and lets all her true feelings be known, while Lori journeys deep into the Forbidden Wood to learn all about Cottage Witchcraft.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 10min
UBMC 205: HALLOWEENTOWN (from Lor’s POV)
It’s the best time of the year - and that means the UBMC team is taking another spooky bus ride to Halloweentown! In this episode, Lor finally unleashes her true feelings about the plot of this 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie, while Leigh honors the Cromwell family of witches by learning all about Ancestor Veneration.
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