Episodios

  • Ben Franklin Was a Freak

    Ben Franklin Was a Freak
    Jun 20 2025
    In this edition of Freak Family Favorites, Kat and Jethro peel back the powdered wig to reveal Ben Franklin’s freakier side—lightning rods and diplomacy were just the beginning. Then, it's off to Arizona, where a bizarre cryptid roams the cactus-laced landscapes, defying explanation and probably sunscreen. Finally, a fiery detour into the past with St. Anthony’s Fire: a hallucinogenic medieval nightmare served with a side of rye bread and screaming. Expect the weird, the wild, and the medically inadvisable. It’s history, mystery, and grotesque biology all rolled into one electrifying episode. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m
  • A Man Who Vanished And A Woman Who Refused To

    A Man Who Vanished And A Woman Who Refused To
    Jun 18 2025
    LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE! What do a vanished German tourist and an indestructible socialite have in common? Absolutely nothing—except they’re both ridiculously fascinating. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Jethro dives headfirst into the chilling and baffling case of Lars Mittank, the man who ran out of a Bulgarian airport... and into thin air. Was it paranoia, foul play, or something far stranger? Buckle in, because this one gets weird. Meanwhile, Kat uncovers the epic life of Margaret Tobin Brown. Activist. Icon. Titanic Survivor. If you like your history strange and your mysteries bottomless, you’ve found your people. Hit play, and let’s get uncomfortably curious. #TrueCrime #MysteryPodcast #LarsMittank #MollyBrown #TheBoxOfOddities #WeirdHistory #UnexplainedDisappearance #TitanicIcon #CuriosityKillsBoredom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Brains, Blood, and Bureaucrats

    Brains, Blood, and Bureaucrats
    Jun 16 2025
    LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE! The Brainiac Butcher & Presidential Plot Twists In this delightfully disturbing episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro dig up the brain of Edward H. Rulloff—literally. Once hailed as a linguistic genius, Rulloff also had a slight… homicidal streak. Turns out, being brilliant doesn’t mean you aren’t also a total sociopath. Come for the criminal mastermind, stay for the post-mortem brain measurements. Then, we ask the question no one seems to answer honestly: What exactly do U.S. presidents do after leaving office? The answer: anything from eradicating Guinea Worm infestation to distilling whiskey. Some post-presidential lives are more bizarre than their time in office—and that’s saying something. If you're into true crime, presidential weirdness, or unusually large brains in jars, you need this episode in your life. #TrueCrimePodcast #WeirdHistory #BoxOfOddities #PresidentialTrivia #StrangeButTrue #BrainInAJar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • Dad Vengeance: A Father’s Day Tale

    Dad Vengeance: A Father’s Day Tale
    Jun 13 2025
    Live Show Tickets! Father’s Day Bonus: The Relentless Father – The André Bamberski Story When 14-year-old Kalinka Bamberski died under mysterious circumstances in 1982 while visiting her mother and German stepfather, authorities dismissed her death as unfortunate, but natural. One person refused to believe that. Her father, André Bamberski, embarked on a 30-year odyssey of obsession, investigation, and international scandal in pursuit of the man he believed responsible: Dr. Dieter Krombach. This Father’s Day, we explore a chilling and extraordinary tale of paternal love pushed to its limits. It's a story of loss, obsession, and one man’s unwavering resolve to force justice across borders—by any means necessary. It’s not just a crime story. It’s a story about what happens when a father simply won't stop. 🕵️‍♂️ Revenge. Kidnapping. A very suspicious vitamin injection. This is The Box of Oddities. 🎙️ Listen now and hug your dad. #TrueCrimePodcast #FathersDaySpecial #BoxOfOddities #KalinkaBamberski #JusticeForKalinka #AndréBamberski #ColdCase #DarkHistory #WeirdButTrue f you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Meat Honey and the Church of Horrors

    Meat Honey and the Church of Horrors
    Jun 11 2025
    Get your tickets for The Live Show here! Beneath the stone floors of a London church, a chilling discovery sent Victorian society into a frenzy—and now you get to peek inside this hidden vault. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro unearth the grotesque 1849 mystery hidden under the Church of Holy Trinity in the Minories. Was it a forgotten crypt, or something far more disturbing? Then, buzz into the bizarre with the vulture bee: nature’s most metal insect. It doesn’t just collect nectar—it makes meat honey. Well, sort of... from rotting flesh. Sweet and savory have never sounded more unholy. Expect unexpected twists, grim curiosity, and insect behavior that might ruin lunch. It’s history, science, and the delightfully morbid all in one box. #BoxOfOddities #WeirdHistory #MeatHoney #DarkHumor #TrueWeird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • Afterlife Interior Design Tips

    Afterlife Interior Design Tips
    Jun 9 2025
    Fall 2025 Tour Tickets Here! What do you get when you cross a brain surgery patient with an out-of-body experience and a ghost-repelling paint color? This episode of The Box of Oddities, naturally. Join Kat and Jethro as they dive into the astonishing near-death experience of Pam Reynolds—a woman who, while clinically dead during a high-risk procedure, claims to have seen and heard what no one should be able to. Then, things get… bluer. We explore the chilling folklore behind haint blue, the southern porch paint that allegedly sends ghosts packing faster than you can say “sweet tea séance.” Is consciousness more than brain chemistry? Can a color scheme protect your soul? Spoiler alert: this episode raises more questions than your weird aunt at a summer barbecue. Perfect for fans of the paranormal, NDEs, folklore, and paint swatches with an attitude. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Inbox Of Oddities #051

    Inbox Of Oddities #051
    Jun 6 2025
    🎧 "THE POSSESSED CAT & THE BATHROOM SQUIRREL” 🐈🧀🧻 In this utterly unhinged installment of Inbox of Oddities, we tackle the most important questions of our time: Can a shower grout demon be reasoned with? Why does Alexa giggle during arguments like a passive-aggressive poltergeist? Is IKEA just a Scandinavian liminal plane with meatballs? Join Kat & Jethro as they dive headfirst into a haunted ceiling squirrel invasion, a Cheesecake-Swilling Cat named Garfield (who may or may not have been possessed by a middle-aged man), and one poor soul’s biblical encounter with Bea Arthur in the Book of Revelations. Also in this episode:– A daring puppy heist across four lanes of traffic 🐕– The Tile Demon of Shower Sector 6 🚿– The haunted smart speaker that wants your man 💬– A dad trapped in a non-existent IKEA 📦 And don’t miss our youngest, most dedicated fan, Katie (age 13, net worth: $1.37), who might actually be running this show soon. You’ll laugh. You’ll scream. You’ll probably start checking your tea for cat tongue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Survival, Psychosis, and Other Fun Group Activities

    Survival, Psychosis, and Other Fun Group Activities
    Jun 4 2025
    Live Show Tickets Here! Ever shared a delusion so hard it needed a group chat? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro explore the truly mind-bending case of folie à trois. In this rare psychological phenomenon, three people spiral into the same shared psychosis. It's like synchronized swimming, but with hallucinations and existential dread. Then, buckle up for the harrowing and awe-inspiring true story of Alison Botha, who survived one of the most brutal attempted murders ever recorded—and lived to tell it with jaw-dropping resilience. From the bizarre depths of shared delusional disorder to a real-life tale of survival that redefines the word “unbreakable,” this episode delivers the weird, the dark, and the human spirit at its strangest. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
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