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The Box of Oddities

Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth
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Edward Howard Rulloff
Carol Chase Mcelheney
Near-Death Experience
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Appalachia
A Visit From St. Nicholas
Horse Manure Crisis Of 1894
Angels Of Mons
World War I
Listener Stories
Victorian Mourning Traditions
Cretaceous Period

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 ... more

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A quiet French town is hit by a wave of sickness, terror, and impossible visions after its residents eat the same bread. Were the horrors of Pont-Saint-Esprit in 1951 caused by ergot poisoning, contaminated flour, or something even stranger? Then, de... more

An accidental Australian takeover of The Box of Oddities begins with Vegemite and somehow ends with a prehistoric mystery and a disappearance that only gets stranger.

First, buried in ancient Australian rock are the delicate remains of a forest that... more

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Halloween is creeping closer, and the Inbox is filling up with teeth, doppelgängers, bizarre coincidences, pet opossums, and the kind of heartfelt notes that make Kat and JG question whether they deserve any of you.

This week: a listener wakes from ... more

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There are ghosts in your DNA—entire lost populations whose names, languages, and worlds vanished, yet whose genetic fingerprints are still moving through people alive today. Then: the deeply unsettling truth about seeds that have sprouted in human lu... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Nann
Host of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, dark Hollywood history storyteller
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
Episode: The Haunted Shipwreck and the Sausage Queen
Lindsay Schnebly
Special guest for The Thing in the Middle
The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth
Episode: The Girl They Tried to Kill Twice
William Schnitger
Fleet Captain of a Star Trek fan club based out of Rapid City, South Dakota
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Episode: The Buga Sphere: A Hoax, or Something Else?
Michael Masters
Biological anthropologist and proponent of the extraterrestrial time traveler hypothesis
Independent researcher (as described)
Episode: Future Humans & The Amazon’s Boiling River
Becky Ferreira
Renowned science reporter and author of "First Contact, The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens"
Episode: The Universe Is On The Other Line
Christine Schieffer
Co-host of And That's Why We Drink
And That's Why We Drink
Episode: Interstellar Nonsense & Exploding Plastic
Sapphire Sandalo
Paranormal expert, host of Ghost Town Terror
Travel Channel
Episode: Mummified Outlaw to Ghostly Whispers
Nan McNamara
Guest speaker and podcaster
Episode: Time Travel & Gangster Hideouts
Lindsay Schnebley
Voiceover artist in Los Angeles
Episode: Patient X & The Apollo 11 Doomsday Speech

Hosts

Kat
Host of The Box of Oddities
Jethro Gilligan Toth
Host of The Box of Oddities

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • BOO is the best

    Fantastic Super funny and very informative interesting interedting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hallowqueen50
    United Statesa month ago
  • What you got for me!

    Love this pod. Random but definitely interesting and so so funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MizzConchi
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the show love her

    Kats accent and ejaculations ( check it it’s not a rude word in English) are so endearing. They fill the space that make the show. I’m a yearling listener. So happy to have found your podcast. Ross in Geelong Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rossco in Geelong
    Australia2 months ago
  • Listen

    If you like random stories and happy people (relationship goals) this podcast is for you.

    Kat & JG easily make you feel like part of the family. I laugh out loud and say “mhm” often.

    In this dumpster fire time in our history, this is a wonderful and welcomed distraction. Thank you Kat & JG ❤️.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I like to text
    United States2 months ago
  • Mostly advertisements

    The content is good, the hosts are entertaining. However, this show has become 15 minutes of ads

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Quincy Jones Smith
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Ads are a frequent critique affecting listening experience.
Listeners value the show's mix of education and entertainment.
The breadth of topics and deep-dounding curiosity are appreciated.
Community vibe and long-term consistency are noted.
The hosts' rapport and humor are repeatedly praised.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#198
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#217
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#219
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#240
Israel/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inbox Of Oddities #76
Q: What are some activities we could do in Bangor?
Kat suggested visiting Stephen King's house and downtown Bangor, mentioning the Rock and Art Shop, which is owned by friends of hers.
Inbox Of Oddities #76
Q: What do you want to know about Lukey's past?
Kat expresses a desire to know about Lukey's life before he was adopted, questioning whether he was abandoned or lost.
Inbox Of Oddities #75
Q: Have you ever wondered who the Mary was from Bloody Mary?
This is an engaging hook for the audience to think deeper about urban legends and myths featured in the Unspookable podcast.
Inbox Of Oddities #75
Q: Could this become lucrative for you?
It's a humorous consideration if the listener can start finding bigger denominations in their unusual experiences.
The Universe Is On The Other Line
Q: If an alien signal were verified tomorrow, do you think it would be chaos or comfort?
I would have to assume chaos; there's a huge interest and different beliefs about aliens.

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A magazine of oddities and curious stories delivered with warm banter and playful humor. Episodes weave history, folklore, true crime-adjacent tales, and scientific curiosities into accessible narratives, often paired with multiple sponsor reads. Listeners frequently highlight the hosts' chemistry, the breadth of topics, and the approachable, entertaining delivery, making the show a reliable source for quirky education wrapped in lighthearted storytelling. A standout attribute is the seamless blend of macabre, humor, and real-world research, which helps demystify strange subjects while keeping the tone cozy and conversational.

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1. The Shallow End
2. Jim Harold's Campfire
3. The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar Harold
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Recent guests on The Box of Oddities include:

1. Stephen Nann
2. Lindsay Schnebly
3. William Schnitger
4. Michael Masters
5. Becky Ferreira
6. Christine Schieffer
7. Sapphire Sandalo
8. Nan McNamara

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