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The Box of Oddities

The Webby Award-winning “Box of Oddities” is a podcast that delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of our world, exploring topics ranging from bizarre medical conditions to unsolved mysteries, and from paranormal phenomena to strange cultural practices from around the world. With a focus on oddities, curiosities, and the macabre, each episode is a journey into the unknown, where hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth share their love for unusual stories and inject their humor and commentary. From the strange history of medical practices to chilling true crime stories, to natural (and unnatural) events, “The Box of Oddities” satisfies your thirst for the weird and the unusual, offering an informative and entertaining look into the dark and mysterious corners of our world.
JIMMY KIMMEL, ABC-TV says, “Should you be the type who has an interest in weird stuff, this is a fun thing to allow in your head!”

“Truth is stranger than fiction, and the Box of Oddities is the strangest of all!” -SLUGGO, SIRIUS XM LITHIUM

“Kat & Jethro wring humor from bizarre, macabre and perplexing places.” -BOSTON MAGAZINE

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Latest Episodes:

Inbox Of Oddities #039 Mar 07, 2025

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The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience.

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Full Throttle Toilet Paper Mar 05, 2025

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The Toilet Bowl Parade & A Call from the Dead—Strange But True!

What do a parade of toilets and a phone call from beyond the grave have in common? They’re both gloriously bizarre—and they’re both in this episode of The Box of Oddities!

First, we plunge into the world of the Toilet Bowl Parade, an annual event where porcelain thrones take center stage, proving that even plumbing can be pageantry. Who decided that toilets needed their own parade? And more importantly, why?

Then, things get even stranger with the eerie true story of Simma Lieberman, who received a chilling phone call… from a man who was already dead. Was it a glitch in the matrix? A ghostly long-distance charge? Or something even weirder?

Flush away your expectations and dive into an episode full of the strange, the unexplained, and the wonderfully absurd. Because reality is always weirder than fiction.

#WeirdHistory #Paranormal #BoxOfOddities #HauntedCalls #ToiletBowlParade

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Phantom Signals & the World’s Oldest Profession Mar 03, 2025

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Ghost Transmissions from the Vietnam War and The History of Prostitution

Some say the dead don’t speak—but what if they broadcast? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we tune in to the eerie world of ghostly transmissions from the Vietnam War. Could long-lost soldiers still be sending distress signals through the static through some glitch in the matrix? Are there more grounded theories? Or maybe a combination of all? Then, we take a deep dive into the complex, scandalous, and often surprising history of prostitution. From ancient sacred rituals to modern legal battles, the world’s oldest profession has a past that’s as shocking as it is fascinating.

Strange radio signals, spectral voices, and a career choice with a history more tangled than your headphone wires—what more could you ask for? Tune in for a mix of the bizarre, the mysterious, and the hilarious, only on The Box of Oddities!

#GhostSignals #ParanormalMysteries #HistoryOfProstitution #BoxOfOddities #StrangeButTrue

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Frozen Solid, Feathered Giants, and Final Words Feb 28, 2025

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In this episode of Freak Family Favorites, we ask the following question: What happens when a person literally freezes solid and somehow lives to tell the tale? Meet Jean Hilliard, the woman who defied science after spending six hours in subzero temperatures—completely frozen. Then, we waddle into the world of the kākāpō, the 9-pound, nocturnal, flightless parrot that’s just as bizarre as it sounds (and somehow weirder). Finally, we explore some of the most haunting and downright unsettling last words ever spoken on a deathbed. From chilling final confessions to cryptic utterances that leave more questions than answers, you won’t believe what some people say before they go.

Prepare for mystery, absurdity, and just the right amount of dark humor—it’s another delightfully weird ride with The Box of Oddities!

#WeirdHistory #TrueStories #ParrotFacts #FrozenMiracle #FinalWords #Podcast

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Parachute Pants & Killer Ants Feb 26, 2025

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The Lakewood Artillery Shell Incident & Nature’s Tiny Assassins

What do you do when a giant artillery shell crashes into your backyard? If your answer is “casually mow around it for years,”—congratulations, you would be so very, very not correct. We'll tell you the story of an unsuspecting homeowner at the center of the Lakewood artillery shell incident.

Then, we shift gears (and continents) to uncover the real deadliest creatures on Earth. Sharks? Nope. Not even close. The truth is often lurking where you least expect it. From deceptively adorable killers to insects with murder in their tiny hearts, you may never look at nature the same way again.

Explosive discoveries and microscopic menace await—so strap in for another wild ride with The Box of Oddities!

#TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #DeadlyAnimals #PodcastRecommendations #StrangerThanFiction

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Have Another Lard Sandwich Feb 24, 2025

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Strap in for a ride through the bizarre and the badass! In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we set sail on the doomed T-36 barge—because what’s more fun than an ice-clogged death trap in the middle of the North Pacific? Discover the harrowing tale of survival, mystery, and a terrifying maritime disaster that makes your morning commute look like a spa day. Then, we shift gears as we meet Bessie Stringfield, the fearless motorcyclist who shattered racial and gender barriers while riding solo across America. From surviving the Jim Crow era on two wheels to performing death-defying stunts, Bessie proved that nothing—not even 1930s societal norms—could slow her down. Whether you love nautical nightmares or trailblazing triumphs, this episode is packed with history, horror, and horsepower.

#WeirdHistory #SurvivalStories #MotorcycleLegends #BoxOfOddities

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Inbox Of Oddities #038 Feb 21, 2025

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The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience.

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A Warlord’s Curse & Ghosts of the Savannah Feb 19, 2025

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Doom Unleashed – Timur’s Cursed Tomb & the Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo

Some legends are just old stories… and then some prove themselves terrifyingly real. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Jethro and Kat unravel the eerie curse of Timur’s Tomb, a chilling prophecy that may have ignited one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Did disturbing the warlord’s grave actually unleash a catastrophe—or was it just a spine-tingling coincidence?

Then, we journey to the dark heart of Africa for the true story behind The Ghost and the Darkness—a pair of bloodthirsty lions that turned a railway project into an all-you-can-eat buffet (for them). What drove these fearsome beasts to hunt humans? And just how many unfortunate souls ended up on the menu?

Graves, curses, and ravenous apex predators—just another day at the office for Box of Oddities. Listen now… if you dare! 🎧🔮🦁

#Podcast #TrueCrime #History #CursedTombs #ManEatingLions #BoxOfOddities

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Death by Winter, Theft by Haircut Feb 17, 2025

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The Starlight Tours, aka The Saskatoon Freezing Deaths and The Phantom Barber

In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel the haunting case of the Saskatoon freezing deaths, where Indigenous men were abandoned in subzero temperatures by local police—an unsettling true crime story that’s both horrifying and heartbreakingly real. Then, we tiptoe into the baffling and bizarre tale of the Phantom Barber, a sneaky criminal who broke into homes—not to steal valuables but to give haircuts to unsuspecting victims as they slept. Why? That’s the million-dollar question.

It's a strange journey into true crime, dark history, and weird mysteries that will leave you questioning everything—including your next haircut. Hit play… if you dare.

#TrueCrime #WeirdHistory #Podcast #SaskatoonFreezingDeaths #PhantomBarber #BoxOfOddities

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Inbox Of Oddities #037 Feb 14, 2025

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The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a wild ride of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so unique. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the twisted humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience.

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