The Box of Oddities

By: Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth
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  • 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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  • Inbox Of Oddities #034

    Inbox Of Oddities #034
    Jan 10 2025
    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 special. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the signature humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Mutant Amphibians with Sparklers

    Mutant Amphibians with Sparklers
    Jan 8 2025
    Ever felt like tossing a message in a bottle was a hopeless romantic gesture? It could happen. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we dive into the most jaw-dropping, fate-defying, and downright fascinating messages ever plucked from the sea. One note delivered a message from the sinking Titanic, while another saved the lives of a family in the most bizarre way. 🐠✨ Then, grab your flashlight and a skeptical friend—we’re heading to Loveland, Ohio, where the legendary Frogman has been leaping into our nightmares. Is it a mutant amphibian, an elaborate hoax, or just your average guy in a lizard suit? 🐸🌙 Explore the strange sightings, the spine-tingling eyewitness accounts, and why this cryptid has people croaking with curiosity. Tune in for stories that will leave you asking: What else is out there, floating just beyond our understanding? #Podcast #Mystery #MessagesInBottles #Frogman #WeirdHistory #Cryptids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Mothman's Fine Booty

    Mothman's Fine Booty
    Jan 6 2025
    What if that familiar face isn’t so familiar after all? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we delve into the eerie world of mimics—ghostly or demonic entities that not only haunt objects but impersonate the people you trust most. Could your best friend’s doppelgänger be lurking in plain sight? You might never look at your loved ones the same way again. Then, prepare for your brain to shatter (unlike this glass) as we unravel the mystery of Prince Rupert’s Drop, a seemingly fragile glass creation that can withstand the crushing weight of a jumbo jet but disintegrates instantly when its tail is snapped. What kind of sorcery is this? Science that feels like magic, that’s what. Tune in for a double dose of unsettling and awe-inspiring oddities—you won’t want to miss it. #Paranormal #WeirdScience #Mimics #PrinceRupertsDrop #Podcast #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins

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The best in odd true stories!

I love the Box of Oddities Podcast! It's very entertaining and true facts! Kat and JG state where their facts come from. They really do their research.

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Great podcast.

Its always a great time listening to the podcast. The two host keep you hooked and intrested threw their wired and odd topics.

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Love these guys!

The always make me laugh, and the stories are always interesting, and presented in a fun, engaging way. I listen at work, and they make the time pass quickly.

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My favorite podcast ever

I generally hate Couples, but Kat and Jethro are charming and adorable. Content is almost always interesting. I love That Thing in the Middle. I am always sad when each episode ends.

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Love the banter and the stories, especially the historical and unexplained mysteries. Keep up the great job.

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could listen for hours

I love this podcast! The stories are always interesting and the hosts have such pleasant voices, I could listen all day! (which is not a common find)

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completely hooked

I just found their podcast and I can't stop listening!! The chemistry, stories and laughs make this my new favorite!

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One of the best podcasts I listen too!

Love the both of them! They remind me of my husband and I and it’s so adorable! Love you guys and you’re podcast! Would 100% recommend to anyone interested in listening.

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Simply the best!

This is the best podcast out there, hands down. Endearing and entertaining, intelligent and funny, it's everything you can ask for. In fact, I wish they could release episodes daily! Enjoy! (and you're welcome 😉)

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Reminds me of a bad a.m. morning show

Listened to one episode - of course it began with commercials, then they talked about the subject vaguely for ten minutes, had some more commercials, read boring listener emails praising their show, then talked about random nonsense until the end. All of this with lame, forced jokes throughout. I'd call it Christian Humor - awful but always with the obligatory laugh from the other. Looks like others have a very different opinion, proclaiming them as 'adorable and playful' and such. Just not for me.

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