
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

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 36min
UBMC 176: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA & MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D
It's a Valentine's special, and love is in the air! This week, Leigh dives into the fascinating lore of absinthe through the 1992 horror/romance film Bram Stoker's Dracula, while Lori explores the pagan festival of Lupercalia through 2009's horror/mystery flick My Bloody Valentine 3D.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 37min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 137: CULT KILLER WITH JON KEEYES
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 and Lori sit down with Cult Killer director Jon Keeyes. You can catch this nail-biting thriller in select theaters (and on Premium Video on Demand starting February 6th)!
Stay up to date with Jon and his work here!
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Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 34min
UBMC 175: CAN'T HARDLY WAIT & MY FAVORITE MARTIAN
HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! In this celebratory special, Leigh talks shufflemancy through the 1998 comedy/romance movie Can’t Hardly Wait, while Lori uncovers the hidden mysteries of the red planet through her new least favorite movie, 1999's comedy/sci-fi film My Favorite Martian.
Fact Check: Lor was correct! Wayne Knight voiced Zoot.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 26min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 136: AMY BROWN
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 gets an exclusive look into a world of fairies, dragons, mermaids, unicorns, and so much more through the lens of the wonderfully talented artist Amy Brown!
Use code UBMC10 for 10% off her website now through the end of February!
https://amybrownart.com/
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Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 48min
UBMC 174: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 4
Welcome to the FOURTH annual edition of Astrology Roundtable. In this special episode, the UBMC crew dives into some of the miscellaneous and mysterious aspects of natal charts. Topics include North and South Nodes, Chiron, Black Moon Lilith, and more! Then, Leigh and Lori deep dive into some of their favorite celebrity astro-charts. This year's picks include André 3000, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Paul McCartney, Toni Collette, and two wild card picks you can't miss!
LILY DALE, NEW YORK 2024 RETREAT
BIRTH CHART CALCULATOR
ANDRE 3000 INTERVIEW
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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 5min
BE KIND (REWIND): HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED
Leigh explains Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle and Japanese wizards, while Lori delves into werewolf mythology through the 2005 horror film Cursed. Topics include wizards, werewolf legends, and the plot of the movie involving a dangerous beast and a fortune teller.

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
BE KIND (REWIND): BOB LAZAR & HOUSE OF WAX
While the UBMC crew continues their break, let's take another look back at an audience favorite: UBMC 64: BOB LAZAR & HOUSE OF WAX.
This week, Leigh takes us on another Sci-fi journey with the infamous Bob Lazar, while Lori dives into the history of wax figures through the 2005 slasher House Of Wax.
This episode was originally published on August 13, 2021.
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Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 9min
BE KIND (REWIND): IF 6 WAS 9 & FRANKENSTEIN
While the UBMC team enjoys their winter break, rewind and reminisce on some oldies (but goodies). Kicking off this look back is UBMC 57: IF 6 WAS 9 AND FRANKENSTEIN.
In this episode, Leigh talks numerology through the psychedelic rock star Jimi Hendrix, while Lori dives into the history behind one of pop culture's favorite monsters: Frankenstein.
This episode was originally published on June 18, 2021.
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Dec 23, 2023 • 1h 26min
UBMC 173: THE SANTA CLAUSE & SCROOGED
This week, Leigh explores the many versions of Santa across the world through 1994’s comedy/family film The Santa Claus, while Lori investigates The Wild Hunt through the 1988 comedy/fantasy film Scrooged.

Dec 21, 2023 • 47min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 135: YULE
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 FINISHES her way around the wheel of the year, discussing all things YULE!