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 29, 2024 • 25min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 147: THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY & MANDY
Leigh revisits a classic Cartoon Network animated series: The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, a hilarious horror show that’s equal parts fun and twisted.
Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 35min
UBMC 186: REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA & OUTLANDER
Leigh explores the symbolism, mythology, and superstitions behind the organ of sight through 2008’s gothic rock horror musical Repo! The Genetic Opera, while Lori finally taps into tea leaf divination through the first episode of 2014’s historical drama television series Outlander.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 19min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 146: FREYJA
Heya, Freyja. Lor shares all about the mysterious Norse goddess of love, fertility, battle, and (according to her personal opinion) Spring!
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Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 21min
UBMC 185: BIO-DOME & WALL-E
Happy Earth Day, friends! Leigh investigates the true story behind 1996's stoner-comedy classic Bio-Dome, while Lori rants and raves about all things ecological through the 2008 family/sci-fi film WALL-E.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 31min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 145: THE HIGH PRIESTESS
Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. First up - The High Priestess, a card of wisdom, mystery, and intuition.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 33min
UBMC 184: THE HOBBIT & HOUSE
For the very first time, Leigh bravely ventures into Middle Earth through the 2012 adventure/fantasy film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, discussing the creatures and lore along the way, while Lori explores spiritual art through 1985's underrated horror comedy film House (one of her childhood favorites).
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Apr 8, 2024 • 27min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 144: THE HAUNTINGS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode.
This week, Lori investigates the haunted life and works of one of the greatest American architects of all time - Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 20min
UBMC 183: THE 'BURBS & BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
This week, Leigh explores suburban horror through the 1989 comedy/horror film The 'Burbs, while Lori talks about the magic of lockets through 2013's romantic gothic fantasy movie Beautiful Creatures.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 18min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 143: THE FOSSEGRIM
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode.
This week, Leigh explores the musically mystifying water spirits of Scandinavian folklore known as the Fossegrim.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 31min
UBMC 182: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & MISS POTTER
This week, Leigh investigates the witching hour through 2007's found footage horror movie Paranormal Activity, while Lor explores the magic and mythology of rabbits through the 2008 romance/drama film Miss Potter.
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