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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Once upon a time, UBMC finally covered 1998’s Ever After! Leigh puts on her fairy wings to explore the plot of this romantic period drama film, while Lor takes inspiration from Cinderella’s infamous glass slipper by investigating the history and folklore of magical shoes. NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us…
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UBMC 226: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
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1:12:22Welcome to New Orleans! This week, Lor enters the world of Anne Rice to vamp out with Lestat and Louis for the plot of 1994’s gothic horror film Interview with the Vampire, while Leigh investigates two haunted NOLA tales surrounding creatures of the night: the Casket Girls and Jacques St. Germain. This episode is sponsored by US Ghost Adventures. W…
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Reminder: what makes us different, makes us beautiful! This week, Leigh gets whimsical with the plot of 2006’s underrated fairytale fantasy film Penelope, while Lor celebrates our friend the pig by investigating their folklore and mythology from around the world! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://…
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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 Hermit, a card of solitude, introspection, and fulfillment.
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Snooch to the nooch! This week, Lor grabs some green and a handful of chocolate-covered pretzels for a journey into Kevin Smith’s 1995 romantic comedy film Mallrats, while Leigh takes inspiration from main character Brodie Bruce by investigating the history of comics in the United States! NEWS & RESOURCES: Giraffe Demonstrates Stages of Grief / Res…
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Watch out for that fungi! This week, Leigh searches for light in the darkness with the plot of 2023’s post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us (season one) while Lor dons her mycologist lab coat to separate cordyceps fact and fiction. FACT CHECK: Yes, they are called Clickers. NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://ww…
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Spring has sprung at Uncle Bob’s! This week, the girls answer listener questions and dish out advice on everything from bugs to magical practices. Don’t miss their seasonal survival guides for personal movie/show/book recommendations and more! Follow UBMC on Instagram to share YOUR Spring Survival Guide! NEWS & RESOURCES: Check out Leigh's profile …
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UBMC 221: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
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1:16:56Welcome to Savannah, sport! This week, Leigh revisits the thrilling and mysterious plot of the 1997 crime drama film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, while Lor throws on her ghost-hunting gear to investigate the real haunted history behind the story. This episode is sponsored by US Ghost Adventures. Whether you're a spooky thrill-seeker or …
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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 It’s time to make the perfect boyfriend! This week, Lor blasts us back to the 80s for the plot of 2024’s horror comedy film Lisa Frankenstein while L…
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UBMC 219: DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE
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51:22You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! This week, Leigh and Lori celebrate all things Irish with a deep dive into the 1959 Disney classic Darby O’Gill and…
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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 Hey PAT, play UBMC! This week, Lor gets the party jumpin’ with the plot of Disney’s 1999 Sci-Fi film Smart House, while Leigh bravely guides us throu…
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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 - Strength, a card of courage, resilience, and compassion. FACT CHECK: magnanimity - mag·na·nim·i·ty JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily …
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Let’s take an otherworldly trip to Jupiter’s Claim! This week, Leigh bravely walks us through the complex plot of Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi/horror film Nope, while Lor finds inspiration from horses and their magical mythology. FACT CHECK: No, Aaron Paul did not voice the horse in BoJack Horseman - it was Will Arnett. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025…
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Strap in, friends... This one is full of haunted houses, psychic secrets, and more! Lor investigates abandoned mansions and paranormal phenomena with the plot of 2002’s horror/mystery mini-series Rose Red, while Leigh throws on her parapsychology lab coat to talk Psychometry, the ability to gain accurate knowledge of an object's history through phy…
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Welcome to the Chowder Society! In this week’s wintery episode, Leigh examines the plot and importance of 1981’s supernatural horror film Ghost Story, while Lor investigates vengeful spirit folklore from around the world. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS …
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! Listen to Lori begrudgingly tell the plot of the 2006 masterpiece High School Musical, while Leigh belts out all your favorite tunes. Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? PASSES ARE NOW LIVE! CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS!
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Uncle Bob’s is back! Did you miss us?! We’re kicking things off cosmically with the fifth annual Astrology Roundtable! In this special episode, Leigh goes back to the basics with key terms, Sun signs, elements, modalities, and more, while Lor deep dives into the birth charts of Pauly Shore, Tia & Tamera, Kristen Stewart, Chappell Roan, and one very…
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Happy Yule, ya filthy animals. It's the final episode before winter break when the UBMC crew hibernates for the holiday! Lor grabs a pair of shears and plows through the plot of Tim Burton's 1990 Fantasy/Romance film Edward Scissorhands, while Leigh bravely explores the magic and methods of cord-cutting. Be sure to stay tuned to the end for a very …
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UBMC 211: HOLIDAY HELL SURVIVAL GUIDE 2
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1:19:29Welcome friends to the second edition of the Holiday Hell Survival Guide! Leigh and Lor answer anonymous audience questions and give a personal survival guide for the epic shit show that is the holiday season. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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HAPPY NIC CAGE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER! This year, Leigh walks us through a Cage-filled winter wonderland with the 2000s romantic fantasy film The Family Man, while Lor finally addresses the age-old holiday question, "What the f**k is eggnog?” JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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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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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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1:12:08Welcome 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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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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1:10:02It’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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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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2:01:21In 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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UBMC 199: LILY DALE ’24 RECAP & THE ROAST OF EAT, PRAY, LOVE
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1:29:12Summer 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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UBMC 198: ANACONDA & PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
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1:19:12Buckle 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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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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1:26:42It'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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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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1:19:121985 - 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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21:15Welcome 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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1:05:47Welcome 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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44:31Welcome 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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1:56:50Turn 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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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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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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1:31:44Leigh 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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1:25:50It’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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1:52:11Are 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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