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Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth
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
BOX301: Playings Cards With A Ghost
The story of the only Roman Catholic priest to be executed in the US and a man who helped solve the mystery of his own death. Hans Schmidt and Pepe Veraldi in BOX301. There are snortels, don’t worry.
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37:2208/02/2021
BOX300: Chicken Decapitating Hobos
JG tells us of the terrible series of events in a small town that some thought were the doings of devils. Kat shares the surprisingly incredible life of the man behind Sherlock Holmes.
It’s Black River Falls, Wisconsin and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle In BOX300! Tercentenary is a word I learned today.
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46:1204/02/2021
BOX299: Shooting An Upright Piano
Kat shares laws from every state that are straight up bananas and Jethro brings us facts that will make your head explode in BOX299. It’s made of trash and tape, because we love you.
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43:3501/02/2021
BOX298: Murder Plants And Missing Planes
Roses are red, violets are blue
Some plants smell sweet
Some will kill you.
JG talks about dangerous plants. Then, Kat explores the mystery of missing Malaysian flight 370 in BOX298. Plants and planes!
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49:0228/01/2021
BOX297: Cannibalistic Confectioneries
JG shares some of the vile and twisted ways one of the world’s most notorious warriors exacted his revenge on those he thought had done him wrong. And Kat talks about soup. Genghis Khan and soup in BOX297 - it’s mm mmm good.
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38:5825/01/2021
BOX296: Soft And Greasy To The Touch
A magnificently preserved mummy gets a second autopsy and now he won’t shut up followed by the fish that will eat things larger than himself. Nesyamun and the anglerfish come together in BOX296 - This is wild; I swear.
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39:4221/01/2021
BOX295: And Then They Were All Dead
Who knew fairy tales could be so... grim? And the Midwest murder family dubbed America’s first serial killers. Some of the darkest tales told and “The Bloody Benders”. It’s BOX295 and it’s grrrrrrreat.
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46:3418/01/2021
BOX294: Naked Sunburned Dumpster Guy
A man who built a career with his butt followed by a man who appeared out of nowhere after 20 years. Le Pétomane and the mystery of Burger King Doe in BOX294. No equine shall be held responsible for injuries sustained while enjoying.
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41:4614/01/2021
BOX293: Sorcery Of The Vagina
How cool would it be to find a mummy on your farm? And should you allow the vapor of boiling liquids into your most delicates? A fatal case of constipation and vaginal steaming. It’s BOX293 and it’s like, all over the place. Also it features William Shatner, nbd.
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38:3411/01/2021
BOX292: Prehistoric Big Screen TV
How a lost dog led to the discovery of 17,000 year old cave art and the crazy ride that was the career of a hip hop group that bamboozled their way to success. The Lascaux caves and Silibil N' Brains in BOX292. It’s like a hot supper after a romp with the wild ones.
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37:2307/01/2021
BOX291: A Barley And Hops Codpiece
An accident that left a neighborhood destroyed by beer. And then, the world record holder for world records! The London beer flood and the amazing record breaking skills of Ashrita Furman. BOX291: it’s glamorous. It’s flossy flossy.
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42:2004/01/2021
BOX290: A Wooden Ship Lady
The stories of a pilot sucked out of an airplane and the steamboat discovery of a lifetime. An incredible passenger jet emergency landing and the unearthing of the steamboat Arabia in BOX290. Store upright for best results.
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38:5131/12/2020
BOX289: It's The Donkey's Dodge
Are your last wishes memorable? These people make a “lasting impression”, for sure. And an historic balloon release that led to disaster. Unusual will requests and Balloonfest ‘86. BOX289: It’s not the years, honey. It’s the mileage.
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33:1428/12/2020
The Christmas Box
Merry Christmas from Kat and Jethro
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04:5524/12/2020
BOX288: Professional Radish Whittler
Kat talks about a few interesting holiday traditions from around the world (it includes carving out the stomachs of children). Jethro shares stories from history when folks were not garbage people to each other. BOX288: it’s better than having your ears boxed.
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36:5421/12/2020
BOX287: The Patron Saint Of Sailors And Hookers
Details about the remains of one of the holiday season’s greatest legends and an epidemic of people who thought their genitals were disappearing. The corpse of St. Nick and Koro, or genital retraction syndrome in this, Box287. Your mileage may vary.
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41:5417/12/2020
BOX286: A Festive Yuletide Crime Show
Kat tells the acutely distressing story of the kidnapping and assault of Mary Vincent and then, Jethro tells us about the potential reanimation of the woolly mammoth. BOX285: It starts tough and then gets a little more agreeable for you.
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44:4214/12/2020
BOX285: Cellulite Cream And Vodka
The inspiring tale of a man who, despite tragedy, became a beloved gentleman of show business and the horrifying kidnapping and torture of Colleen Stan. It’s Sam Alexander "the two faced man" and the story of “the girl in the box” in BOX285. Turn inside out before washing.
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35:3310/12/2020
BOX284: Bra Shrubbery
The prophet who would explore the future, Atlantis, nutrition and more (in his sleep!) and the notorious case of Dr. Crippen. Edgar Cayce and the murder of Belle Elmore in BOX284. Is this more than you bargained for yet?
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41:2707/12/2020
BOX283: Welcome! Here's Some Skin
The greatest prankster that ever lived? Possibly! And rats burrowing into your guts as a method of murder. Irish turn-of-the-century rascal, Horace de Vere Cole and a smattering of torture-deaths. It’s a real mixed bag kind of episode. BOX283 :Castigat ridendo mores!
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44:3503/12/2020
BOX282: Arguing With The Frigidaire
A dive into the narcissistic, abusive, garbage pile that was Jim Jones followed by a look at the disorder that has forced some into self amputation. The Jonestown Cult Massacre and Body Integrity Identity Disorder in BOX282. It’s a wicked bummer, bub.
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50:5030/11/2020
BOX281: A Terrible Waste Of Overshoes
A newspaper review so scathing it led to a lawsuit which led to a dance off. Then, what animal oddity has venom and glows? JG and Kat explore the stage career of The Cherry Sisters and the magnificent platypus in BOX281. SNAP INTO IT!
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49:2823/11/2020
BOX280: Fireman On A Razor Scooter
She crashed 25 stories down the side of a cliff and lived to talk about it. And are the pyramids on Orion’s Belt? Orion’s Belt pyramid theorists say “yes”! BAB Angela Hernandez and the Orion Correlation Theory on this episode of BoO! It’s BOX280: and it’s ribbed for your pleasure.
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50:3219/11/2020
BOX279: A Cozy, Beautifully Decorated Purgatory
She looks great for being 2500 years old! And don’t sniff those flowers - they’ll kill you. JG and Kat discuss the discovery of the Ice Maiden and the development of the Poison Garden. Beat the morbs with BOX279!
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39:0116/11/2020
BOX278: Leeches And Blow
Remember when you didn’t need a license to make/prescribe medicine? Good times! Then some super sketchy stories to make you question reality with Jethro. Louis Dufilho Jr and “glitches in the matrix”. It’s BOX278: it’s more fun than Carter’s got little liver pills.
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41:4412/11/2020
BOX277: All The Finest Toilet Brushes
The line between collector and hoarder is fine. Princess Caraboo chose to wine and dine on someone else’s dime. If it’s for stories you pine, listen to these, JG’s and mine. If you’re looking for a sign, here are nine (really it’s just one, but nine rhymes).
It’s BOX277 and rhyming is hard.
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40:5309/11/2020
BOX276: His Head Was Totally Missing
Should we fly a balloon over the North Pole? And where did the most people live throughout history? The mystery of the lost Andre Expedition and the evolution of human geography! It’s BOX276 : Always wear your seatbelt.
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49:3905/11/2020
BOX275 Turnip Induced Internal Bleeding
Did we evolve because our ancestors got stoned a bunch? And why are the townies throwing tubers at that monster? JG and Kat discuss the Stoned Ape theory and the Jarramplas Festival. It’s Box275 : it does whatever a spider-pig does.
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43:4002/11/2020
BOX274: The 3rd Annual BoO Halloween Special
The Freak Family shares their real life encounters with the unexplained. And then we are joined by legendary, spooky podcaster Jim Harold. He has listened to 15 years worth of ghost stories and shares with us his favorite!
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44:4829/10/2020
BOX273: Vampire Cramps
I vant to suck your blaud! For real though, JG tells us about clinical vampirism. Kat explores the unexplained phenomena that led to the death of Estefanía Gutierrez Lázaro in the Vallecas Case.
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44:2526/10/2020
BOX272: Aquanet And Tab
Jethro tells us of the weird goings on in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Hauntings and werewolves and vampires, oh crap! Kat shares just a few of the many Australian Cryptids - it gets spooky down under! BOX272: like oatmeal, but louder.
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39:5022/10/2020
BOX271:Demon Possesed Major Kitchen Appliances
JG tells us of what is said to be the first instance of a house haunting in the US. Then, Kat does a 180 and talks about the house said to be the MOST HAUNTED in the US. I’m really sorry if you’re not into house hauntings, but, these are good, spooky fun. It’s BOX271 - remove wax before consuming.
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48:4719/10/2020
BOX270: Cadaver Cabernet
A corpse island is bound to have ghosts, right? And then, the capture of the Russian Granny Ripper. Kat & JG cover the Island of Poveglia and Tamara Samsonova in BOX270... it brings all the boys to the yard.
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42:1315/10/2020
BOX269: Pants Butter
When a country runs out of toilet paper, it’s bad. When a country runs out of butter, it’s downright dangerous. Then, past future predictors and their predictions about the past and/or future. It’s BOX269 and it’s weird, but a good weird.
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38:4212/10/2020
BOX268: Pouring Vinegar In The Mouth Of A Corpse
Jethro culls real life ghost stories from the darkest corners of the internet. Then, Kat tells us about the remarkable after-death journey of The lady In The Clock. BOX268 is made from 100% genuine Arabica beans for a smoother, full bodied taste.
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33:2608/10/2020
BOX267: Distributing Poison All Willy-Nilly
Kat tells the sordid tale of 17th century Parisian fortune teller to the stars, La Voisin. Then the many twists and turn in the story of Cheeseman park. Hint: there are corpses.
BOX267: You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl.
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45:0105/10/2020
BOX266: Hank Williams And Hitler
Amazing facts about our universe and inventions that will change everything! Alternate titles for Box266 were ‘I Don’t Call People’, ‘We’re All Wearing Edgar Suits’ and ‘We Need a New Fridge’.
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38:4401/10/2020
BOX265: Greasing Up The Armadillo
Treasuredillos. Sweetadillos. Armacuties. Whatever you call them, Kat calls them the focus of this episode.
Then, subjected to torture and “scientific experiments” Jethro talks about the victims and horrifying deeds of Madame LaLaurie.
Box265 : Apply only to affected area.
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40:0428/09/2020
BOX264: Don't Drink Things That You "Find"
Here’s what’s on the docket for today: vending machines and murder then the story of a con you won’t believe. It’s Box264 and its scent is reminiscent of raspberries warmed by the sun. Also tires.
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38:4824/09/2020
BOX263: Cayenne Pepper Enemas For Everyone!
The lovely, helpful skeuomorph takes center stage! And then, some things you may not have known about the Heaven’s Gate cult. It’s Box263 : contents under pressure, but working on delegating responsibilities.
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39:3521/09/2020
BOX262: Kicking A Werewolf In The Nuts
Jethro tells us the story of a not-so-typical Ed and Lorraine Warren investigation. Kat tells the terrible tale of "the soap-maker of Correggio." And I think it's fly when girls stop by for Box262, for Box262.
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39:1717/09/2020
BOX261: Ugly Alien Fish Invaders
Kat celebrates the woman solved her own decades old kidnapping case.
Then, how does a Malian tribe explain having knowledge of the Sirius system long before the rest of us? The fish aliens, obviously.
Warning: do not let this podcast talk you into taking unlabeled pickle juice from that civil war reenactor.
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45:0314/09/2020
BOX260: We Don't Need No Stinking Badgers
Who has been tootling all over England leaving little hoof-prints? Could it be Satan? Jethro tells us all about it. And then the art of the dicker with Kat. It’s Box 260 : do not feed after midnight.
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37:2210/09/2020
BOX:259 Bananas, Coconuts And Stolen Cows
The legend of a mountain tavern that was the last stop for many travelers.
Then, he was so competitive he continued fighting in a war that had ended over 20 years before.
Schaumboch's Tavern and Hiroo Onoda in this, the 259th Box. Contains zero wire hangers.
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40:2907/09/2020
BOX258: Domesticated Yeti
Jethro discusses claims that a towering woman who lived in 19th Century Russia - and appeared to be 'half human, half ape' - could have been yeti. And Kat shares some of the many child-centric traditions in Kazakhstan. It’s Box258: Where the kisses are hers and hers and his.
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39:1603/09/2020
BOX257: Lunar Beavers And Humping Batman
Batmen and moon beavers and Edgar Allan Poe, oh my! Then some of the strangest museum exhibits worldwide. It’s Box257 : A lively wing-ding.
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42:2031/08/2020
BOX256: Sheets Of Mouth Skin
Jethro examines the mysterious disappearance of a sausage maker’s wife. Kat talks about a medical oddity so rare, only one woman has been reported as afflicted. Both stories are pretty upsetting. Enjoy! It’s Box256 : discontinue use if oily stool increases.
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40:0727/08/2020
BOX255: Treasure Chest and / or Porta Potty
Kat shares the details of a museum bound to make a big splash and JG blows Kat’s mind with the story of Frank Lloyd Wright’s family tragedy. Join us for Box255 : An adventure 65 million years in the making.
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36:2224/08/2020
BOX254: Sinkhole Buffet
JG regales Kat with tales of animals saving humans. Join us for all the warm fuzzies! Then, Kat talks about malicious sinkholes. Are there any other kind? No. Box254. Do not bend, fold, mutilate or spindle.
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34:3420/08/2020
BOX253: Teeth, Elastics and Anuses
First: Jack of all trades, master of ...corpse bride? Then: We’re being carried out feet first as we explore Victorian death practices! It’s Box253, warranty does not cover sonic boom vibrations.
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46:2517/08/2020