Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet is a mother/daughter podcast about all things magic and mythology in pop culture. Each week, hosts Leigh and Lori discuss everything from hauntings and witchcraft to folklore and urban legends. It's a fun and fascinating ride full of pop culture trivia and magical lessons.
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How many shadows can fall on one man? Just your crazy uncle telling his adventures in the dark. He says he's the kind of guy trouble always finds, but he's lying. Probably. Often horror and always weird, it involves stuff like doppelgangers, clothes that stop time, extra-dimensional portals, and revenge. Uncle Bob resists chronological order. Safe For Work. Note: Some podcast readers show the episodes out of order. You should start with the oldest first ("Bob is a Liar").
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Each week, Bob Mendelsohn will take us on a journey, 18 minutes of time together, learning and laughing and feeling what's going on in the world around us. It's really a podcast about people and for people. Topics might include sports, books, religion, and words themselves-- people though are our #1 concern. Broadcast each TUESDAY from his home in Sydney, Australia. Photos of the guests are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670. You are invited to share your t ...
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Happy Holidays, Friends! This week, Lori nurses a G&T while recounting the plot of 1993's Son In Law, while Leigh dissects the origins of wishbone magic. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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The results are in: Elections and Chiefs and Passover?
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Season 7, episode 2 is about results and especially not waiting for the results. Sometimes we get it wrong when we stop watching too soon, or when jet lag hits us full on. Three stories that might make you smile. At least I hope so. Historical marker of the week includes Akihito in Japan, the invention of the leotard and the closing of Ellis Island…
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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Chariot, a card of perseverance and triumph over obstacles through dedication and self-discipline. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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UBMC 208: THE TWILIGHT SAGA (NEW MOON)
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Welcome back to Forks! This week, Leigh sways between vampires and werewolves during 2009’s iconic Twilight sequel New Moon, while Lor goes team Jacob and dives deeper into the Native American legends behind woven dreamcatchers. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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It’s time to get a clue! This week, Lor takes on the ultimate whodunit with 1985’s board game-inspired black comedy film Clue, while Leigh uncovers the magic of peacocks, resplendent birds with an underrated mystical flair. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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Season Seven Episode 1: Do-Overs and gaffes, do those work in real life?
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Today Bob takes us on an 18-minute journey in the land of do-overs, thinking about what a gaffe is, and how to make things right, when we do wrong. Quoting Professor Malouff of UNE in Australia and Rabbi Brad Hirschfield of the US, some good insights into this notion of repair. The historical marker of the week includes the Black Death in London, t…
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In this celebratory Samhain episode, Leigh finally comes face to face with Hocus Pocus 2 and lets all her true feelings be known, while Lori journeys deep into the Forbidden Wood to learn all about Cottage Witchcraft. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC 205: HALLOWEENTOWN (from Lor’s POV)
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It’s the best time of the year - and that means the UBMC team is taking another spooky bus ride to Halloweentown! In this episode, Lor finally unleashes her true feelings about the plot of this 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie, while Leigh honors the Cromwell family of witches by learning all about Ancestor Veneration. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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Sukkot Day 8: 7th of 7 festivals, culmination Who is tabernacling with us?
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A bit of Hosanna reprise, some Mount of Transfiguration flashback, John chapter 1 telling us who is tabernacling with us, and even the last book in the Bible, Revelation chapter 21 where the culmination culminates! It's all there at Messiah's return. Oh, and we finish Ecclesiastes chapter 12 with Solomon's real conclusion about where to find hope a…
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Sukkot Day 7: From 5783 with Customs and What is the Great Hosannah anyway?
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Finding salvation is the cry of Hoshana, so how does that help us in 2024? Reading from Ecclesiastes chapter 7 is timely. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- bobmendo@AOL.com Link to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078996765315 on F…
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From 5783 Day 6 was actually a Shabbat, so it had double meaning for us inside the sukkah. I spoke about the value of and the inherent dangers of traditions. When traditions block or inhibit what they were intended to enhance, it's time to dump them, but until then, if they help, let them stand! Also a reading from Ecclesiastes 6. And where is (tru…
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Sukkot Day 5: Recorded in 5783 in Sydney
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Bob shares from "in the sukkah' about Amos 9 and the fallen booth of David, about the Council in Jerusaalem and Gentiles keeping circumcision, and the role of the nations in Zechariah chapter 14, plus a reading and comments from Ecclesiastes chapter 5. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to com…
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Sukkot Day 4: Solomon prayed for Gentiles? Sacrificial bulls countdown
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Looking back at biblical history, we find some interesting information about the prayer Solomon prayed when he dedicated the Temple in Jerusalem around 960 BCE and a countdown of bulls when God told Moses to offer sacrifices on this holiday back in Bible days. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel fre…
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Sukkot Day 3: Turn, turn, turn, Kanye, and a lulav and etrog
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The symbols of the holiday are always instructive and the reading of the Bible's depressing book Ecclesiastes is a great way to ponder what the Almighty wants us to take away. Originally recorded in my sukkah in 5783. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on hi…
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Sukkot Day 2: Futility and impermanence. Trivial Pursuits.
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From inside my sukkah, I read chapter 2 of Ecclesiastes and share some thoughts with motorcycles and noisy minas joining the chorus. The YouTube video is here: https://youtu.be/71A08FA47rg What do you think about all this? Share your thoughts here or in an email. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel …
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Sukkot Day 1: What does it mean to 'ponder?'
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From inside my sukkah in Sydney's north shore, a lesson from Ecclesiastes and the notion of re-minding on this Festival of Tabernacles. First of 8 episodes in Season 6, a special daily mini-series. The video version of this episode is on YouTube if you'd rather watch and listen together. Click this link: https://youtu.be/v7qyNCzibCU Support the sho…
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In this episode, Leigh and Lori walk through the importance of 2000's classic road trip comedy-drama film Almost Famous. Trigger warning: early pregnancy loss and miscarriage. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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Every cult loves a classic, and we're here for it. This week, Lori takes on the complex plot of 2001's Sci-Fi/Thriller Donnie Darko, while Leigh throws on her lab coat to uncover the deeper meaning behind one of her favorite films. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Lovers, a deeply misunderstood card representing passion, romance, and choices. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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This week, Leigh takes on the plot of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963), while Lori dives into the real-life story behind the film, and augury, an ancient Roman practice of interpreting the behavior of birds for divination. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC 201: SPIRIT & SALT WITH MEDIUM REV. DR. JAN DRESHMAN, TAMMY L. RUSSELL, AND SIR TIBBETTS WICK
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In this week’s special episode, the UBMC crew heads to the Haven Salt Cave in Lily Dale, New York to chat Mediumship, Pittsburgh, Spiritualism, Family of the Heart, Salt, Sage, and more with our favorite medium Rev. Dr. Janice Dreshman, Tammy L. Russell, Consultant, and National Therapy Dog Superstar Sir Tibbetts Wick! Rev. Dr. Jan has a unique and…
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Happy 2nd birthday to the beautiful October Mara! In this celebratory Trash Can Thursday episode, Lor takes us on a deeper walk through the Unknown with Greg and Wirt while Leigh explores the magic of frogs and toads through Tobe’s all-time favorite show: Over the Garden Wall. Want to get spirited this spooky season with UBMC and their favorite Pit…
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In this episode, Bob takes us on a journey of other people's journeys related to how they identify and asks "What is your identity?" Maybe the Bible can help us find our own if that's possible. Historical marker of the week includes the guillotine death sentence in France, the invention of the sewing machine, the first black African Olympic gold me…
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UBMC 199: LILY DALE ’24 RECAP & THE ROAST OF EAT, PRAY, LOVE
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Summer break is over folks, and class is back in session. Join Leigh and Lor for a heartfelt recap of the Lily Dale, New York 2024 Retreat, and Leigh's brief (but biting) roast of 2010's romantic fantasy film Eat, Pray Love. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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Rob Wilds, Texan, Tennessean, actor, teacher, hopeful man
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My long-time friend Rob grew up in Temple, Texas, but has lived in Arkansas, California, and the last 3 decades in Nashville. He's a professor and an actor by profession, and has a lot of good stories to tell. His IMDB info is here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5097095/ Historical marker of the week include Henry Hudson, the Viking 2, Frank Capra, a…
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Josh Gaddis on Finding Grace, a new book now available!
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In the heart of Alabama, Ethan Cooper's life appears idyllic: a devoted family, a thriving career, and a daughter he cherishes. Yet beneath this veneer of perfection, Ethan conceals a secret that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. As he grapples with the challenges of fatherhood, his own identity crisis, and the burden of societal expec…
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Every year as school began, it seemed that each of my primary school teachers would have us write a paragraph or an essay about our summer's activities. As August finishes and school in most of the US has reconvened, this seemed a good time to reflect on my adventures the last few months. Historical markers include astronomy, Bulgaria and Hungary, …
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A Jew from NYC finds eternal peace in an unusual place. MICHELLE BEADLE.
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Cornell University student Michelle Lissner finds a way out of her struggles as someone walks with her through all the storms of life. Her story is compelling. Her grandchildren are beautiful. Fill in her story in this 18-minute episode. Follow her on Facebook, email at michelleb@cjfm.org or write her at PO Box 165, North Haven, CT 06473-0165. Hist…
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Daniah Greenberg, Part 2 (of 2) and how to survive when your husband passes
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Meet Daniah Greenberg again. She is the front person for the TLV Bible Society, which actually hired 30 Ph.D. scholars to translate the Bible again in a Jewish perspective. The results are astronomical with over 600,000 downloads in less than a few years. Reach her at the website of the TLVBibleSociety.org or on her Facebook page. Historical marker…
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Meet Daniah Greenberg from New York City... what a story! Season 5's first guest
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This little lady who was born in Bellevue Hospital, not known for pregnancy and sensibilities, has emerged along with her husband and three adult children into a limelight in messianic circles. Prison-born, and prison born-again, you will value her stories, and maybe even be challenged yourself. Historical markers of the week include Otto Von Bisma…
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UBMC 198: ANACONDA & PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
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Buckle up for an action-packed summer adventure, friends. This week, Leigh takes us to the Amazon River to uncover giant-snake mythology through 1997’s awesomely bad horror film Anaconda, while Lori takes to the high seas to explore famous swashbucklers throughout history with 2003’s supernatural fantasy film Pirates of the Caribbean. UBMC will now…
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Bob Mendelsohn speaking about Pure Evil... or at least 'purity'
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What is purity and how shall a person get hold of that anyway? Season 5 begins now, and will go through the end of the calendar year 2024. Historical marker of the week includes invasions and citizenships and voting rights as well as the Jewish mother of the Salvation Army! Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates…
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Nanu Nanu. This week, Lori celebrates the late Robin Williams' birthday by jetting off to planet Ork to explore the late 70's sci-fi sitcom Mork & Mindy. VOTE UBMC FOR 2024'S BEST OF PITTSBURGH! FIND US UNDER PEOPLE & PLACES (BEST PODCAST, BEST INFLUENCER, BEST INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT) AND VOTE ONCE DAILY THROUGH AUGUST 9TH! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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UBMC 197: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH & FIRESTARTER
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It's a fire-filled episode, folks! Leigh takes on the 1996 family/fantasy film James and the Giant Peach, exploring the mythological origins and magical properties of peaches, while Lori explores pyrokinesis through the classic 1984 film Firestarter. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 157: THE HIEROPHANT
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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Hierophant, a card of tradition, spiritual values, and the arcane. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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UBMC 196: BACK TO THE FUTURE & WEIRD SCIENCE
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1985 - a song, a year, and the theme of today’s episode. Leigh explores the grandfather paradox through fan-favorite Back To The Future, while Lori revisits the origins and impact of Frankenstein through the underrated John Hughes flick Weird Science. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 156: SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE
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Welcome to another Local Lore. This week, Lor jets off to Minnesota to investigate the infamously haunted Split Rock Lighthouse. Thanks for the amazing books, Casserole Cait. Have some local lore to share with UBMC? Tap here! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC 195: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (SERIES) & JAWS (THE REVENGE)
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Welcome to the FOURTH anniversary of Uncle Bob's fun-in-the-sun Fourth of Jaw-ly celebration! In this episode, Leigh and Lor both reach the end of their summer series. Featuring some of the best (and worst) cinematic moments from our four-year oceanic journey, Leigh tackles the 2021 horror television series I Know What You Did Last Summer, while Lo…
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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 155: THE ROAST OF TOM CRUISE
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Welcome to another roast, friends. This week, Leigh holds American actor Tom Cruise to the flame. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC 194: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE & MIDSOMMAR
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Turn on, tune in, drop out - this week gets a little trippy. In this Trashcan Thursday, Leigh talks all about psychedelics through the 2007 Musical/Romance film Across The Universe, while Lori explores runes through the 2019 horror/mystery film Midsommar. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 145: PULP MAGAZINES
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Wood paper? I barely know her. Lor dives into the history of Pulp Magazines, the inexpensive fiction mags containing amazing stories from iconic authors and characters like The Shadow and Flash Gordon. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC 193: DARK CITY & DREAMCATCHER
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Happy Birthday, Fact Check Jake! In this celebratory episode, Leigh explores ancient alien lore through the 1998 Thriller/Sci-fi film Dark City, while Lori walks us through mind palaces with 2003's Horror/Sci-fi film Dreamcatcher. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second yea…
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Leigh’s talking all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - THE EMPEROR. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a …
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UBMC 192: DAISY JONES AND THE SIX & PHENOMENA
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Leigh transports us to Laurel Canyon while exploring the magic of honeycomb through 2023’s musical drama miniseries Daisy Jones & The Six, while Lori introduces us to the Lord of the Flies, Beelzebub himself, through 1985’s insect-filled horror/fantasy film Phenomena. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best…
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In this week's Witch Whisper, full of forbidden romance and curses from the gods, Lor dives into Aurora, the Roman goddess of Dawn. NOMINATE UBMC FOR BEST PGH PODCAST! The time has come again. Let’s take home Best Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now nominate Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet *daily* under the “People and Places” ca…
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UBMC 191: FEAR STREET PART TWO (1978) & MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
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It’s prequel week, buds! Leigh explores sigil magick through the 2021 summer camp slasher film Fear Street Part Two: 1978, while Lori deep dives into the symbolism of chameleons through the 2013 fantasy animated movie Monsters University. Plus, the girls attempt to ditch the tangents for once and fail miserably (according to Judge Fact Check Jake).…
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Hollywood is calling (and so is the spirit realm). This week, Leigh dives into the fascinating world of American clairvoyant medium and reality show personality Tyler Henry. Learn more about Tyler and his work here: https://www.thetylerhenrymedium.com https://www.instagram.com/tylerhenrymedium The time has come again! Let’s take home BEST PITTSBURG…
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UBMC 190: 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU & PROM NIGHT
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Are you sick of the themes yet? Too bad. We’re just getting started. This week, the UBMC crew heads back to high school. Leigh takes on the enigmatic William Shakespeare through 1999’s iconic rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You, while Lori deep dives into the namesake of 1980’s classic horror slasher, Prom Night. If you want a Squonk of your very ow…
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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 150: THE KREISCHER MANSION
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This week, Lor investigates the infamous Kreischer Mansion of Staten Island, New York. Thanks for sharing your haunted local lore, Jenna! Have some local lore to share with UBMC? Tap here! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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UBMC 189: CHARLOTTE'S WEB & STING
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In this episode, Leigh explores the symbolism and magical uses of spider webs through 1973’s animated fantasy/musical film Charlotte’s Web, while Lori faces her fears and chats arachnophobia through 2024’s brand new creature feature horror film Sting. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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