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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:

BOX221: A Canary In A Lighthouse Apr 27, 2020

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Kat tells the tale of a strange and mysterious event that took place in 1900 at the Flannan Isles Lighthouse on Eilean Mòr. And then Jethro gives us the details behind what was described at the time as the Florida Zombie Attack. What really happened that warm August night in 2016? Thank you for contacting BOX221. Your call is very important to us. OFFERS: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code BOX50.

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BOX220: The Wake That Didn't Work Apr 23, 2020

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The unfortunate afterlife adventure of Margorie McCall. And then, how the love between a man and his dog transcended the grave. Do not use BOX220 as ear plugs. OFFERS: Try Shudder free for 30 days! Go to shudder.com and use promo code BOX!

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BOX219: The Blubber Blast Beyond Belief Apr 20, 2020

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The amazing yet improbable story of survival on top of a New Zealand Mountain. Then, whales explode don't they? Why, yes they do. And for a variety of reasons. We look into the exploding whale phenomenon. Do not climb inside BOX219 and zip it up. OFFERS: Get 15-percent off your order at BUY RAYCON dot com/BOX! Get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free by going to EXPRESSVPN dot com/BOX!

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BOX218: He's Got Albert Einstein's Eyes Apr 16, 2020

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The strange and improbable journey of the mysterious Siena Pianoforte. And then, after Albert Einstein died, some dude took his brain and eyes without permission. Oh, the places they went. Discontinue use of BOX218 if rash develops. Offers: ● For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BOX during checkout!

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BOX217: Baby Storage Silo Apr 13, 2020

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What is at the bottom of the deepest hole in the world? And what are those sounds coming from it? And then, the story of Adam Rainer and the rare medical condition that caused him to be one of a kind. Please remain seated until BOX217 has come to a complete stop.

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BOX216: Posthumous Spam Apr 09, 2020

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Jethro has the story of a family that believes they received current emails from a dead loved one. Then Kat warns us to look under the bed when we check into a motel. Sometimes bad things are left there. This Episode is not intended for use as a dental drill. OFFERS: Go to ThirdLove.com/BOX to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!

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BOX215: Weeping Over The Garbageman Apr 06, 2020

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Inside the life and gruesome death of mobster Bugsy Siegel. And then, from philosophy to quantum physics, mind warping theories on the nature of reality. The contents of BOX215 should not be fed to fish. OFFERS: Start your free month of The Great Courses Plus at thegreatcoursesplus.com/box Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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BOX214: Sex-Starved, Homicidal Toaster Oven Apr 02, 2020

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The ghastly tale of The Aachen Strangler that went unsolved for 17 years. And then, perhaps one of the oddest stories from 1909 that was discovered in an old New York Newspaper. This is BOX214 and I am a non-attorney spokesperson. OFFERS: ● For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BOX during checkout!

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BOX213: Lemons, Flags And Sleazeballs Mar 30, 2020

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Why did they become a thing in the first place? A look at the unexpected history of flags. Then, a delicious tale of sweet revenge involving a regular guy and the shady side of debt collection. Do not attempt to put BOX213 in your pants.

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BOX212: Ironclad Bladder Mar 26, 2020

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Jethro tells us about a most grisly death on a remote Indonesian Island. Then, Kat has the history and details of the last true ninjas left alive. It's all inside BOX212. Actual crash results may vary. OFFERS: Try Simple Health for free at SimpleHealth.com/BOX or enter code BOX at checkout.

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