

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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Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 18min
UBMC 91: HEREDITARY & THE CRYSTAL BALL
In this episode, Leigh explores deep-rooted family trauma and witchcraft through Ari Aster's 2018 dark horror film Hereditary, while Lori dives into the complex history behind the most infamous scrying tool with the help of 1943's romantic comedy film The Crystal Ball.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

Feb 11, 2022 • 1h
UBMC 90: DON'T LOOK UNDER THE BED & THE HAUNTING
In this episode, Leigh explores Bogeymen from around the world with the help of Disney's 1999 fantasy/horror film Don't Look Under the Bed, while Lori investigates the fascinating history behind magical salt through 1963's terrifying tale The Haunting.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

Feb 9, 2022 • 10min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 54: CUPID
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 touches on the magic and mythology behind the ancient god of love and desire: Cupid!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

Feb 4, 2022 • 59min
UBMC 89: THE WORST WITCH & GROUNDHOG DAY
In this episode, Leigh investigates the history and lore behind flying brooms with the help of 1986's musical TV film The Worst Witch, while Lori taps into Imbolc through a winter Pennsylvanian tradition with 1993's classic fantasy/comedy film Groundhog Day.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

Feb 2, 2022 • 9min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 53: THE FOOL
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 takes a closer look at the Fool tarot card with the help of 1991's horror film The People Under the Stairs.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

Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 3min
UBMC 88: HACKERS & MAC AND ME
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! In this episode, Leigh celebrates by diving into the science fiction subgenre of Cyberpunk with the help of 1995's cult classic film Hackers, while Lori takes us to space with NASA and Mysterious Alien Creatures through 1988's cinematic sci-fi masterpiece Mac and Me. 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

Jan 26, 2022 • 17min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 52: THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED
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 dives into the mysteries, myths, and urban legends surrounding one of Rock & Roll's biggest tragedies: the day the music died.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

Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 12min
UBMC 87: MONSTERS, INC. & THE THING
In this episode, Leigh talks portals and magical doorways with the 2001 animated fantasy film Monsters, Inc. while Lori dives deep into collective fear and shapeshifting alien monsters with John Carpenter and his 1982 sci-fi/horror film The Thing.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

Jan 18, 2022 • 12min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 51: THE LADY OF THE LAKE
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 dives deep into mysterious waters and Arthurian legend with the enchantress known as the Lady of the Lake.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

Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 3min
UBMC 86: THE CABIN IN THE WOODS & DJINN
In this episode, Leigh walks us deep into the forest to chat ancient rituals and horror movie tropes with 2011's The Cabin in the Woods, while Lori takes on the mythical Djinn with brothers Sam and Dean Winchester and the hit dark fantasy series Supernatural.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


