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Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet

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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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 168: FAIRY MOUNDS

    What’s a fairy mound? Is it the same as fairy hills or a fairy fort? Has Lori ever fallen into one?Learn more about these prehistoric dwellings, believed to be a subterranean home and a portal to the other side.LINKS:⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠ ⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC 241: HOUSE OF WAX (2005)

    Happy 6th birthday, UBMC (and happy Chad Michael May)! In this celebratory episode, Leigh revisits the plot of 2005’s horror/thriller film House of Wax, while Lor investigates the ancient practice of melted wax divination known as ceromancy.LINKS:⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠ ⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC 240: HOOK

    Are you ready for an awfully big adventure? Join Lor as she adorns her pirate gear to explore the plot of 1991’s fairy tale fantasy film Hook, while Leigh uncovers the little-known lore behind the often misunderstood crocodile (and possibly whips out her Cinematic Piece of Crap badge).LINKS:⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠ ⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 167: DEATH

    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 - Death, a card of change, endings, and new beginnings.LINKS:⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠ ⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC 239: THE SUBSTANCE

    Remember: you are one. In this episode, Lor tackles the impactful and unsettling plot of 2024’s sci-fi body horror film The Substance, while Leigh explores the surprising magic and meaning of the color green.LINKS:⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠ ⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 166: THE HANGED MAN

    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 Hanged Man, a card of waiting, perspective, and surrender.LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC 238: THE HUNGER GAMES

    May the odds be ever in your favor! This week, Leigh bravely tackles the plot of 2012’s dystopian fantasy film The Hunger Games, while Earth Mama Lor forages for magical lessons inspired by Rue, Katniss, and Primrose.Last Call: 2026 Retreat Passes are now available on our website!Click here for more info!LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 165: THE RAMONES

    Let's celebrate the Godfathers of Punk, The Ramones. In this witch whisper, Lori dives into the band’s accidental beginnings, the truth behind their "family" name, and the eerie connection to Stephen King that led to their biggest hit.2026 Retreat Passes are now available on our website.Click here for more info!LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES⁠

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    UBMC 237: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 6

    Get in, we’re heading to the cosmos. It’s time for UBMC’s sixth annual Astrology Roundtable! Leigh and Lori spin back around for a deeper dive on the planets: associations, what they represent in your birth chart, planetary rulers, celebrity rising signs, and pop culture pairings. Combined with Astrology Roundtable 5, this is sure to help astrology lovers at all levels understand their birth charts further.2026 Retreat Passes drop January 26th on our website.Join Patreon for early access. Click here for more info!LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 164: JUSTICE

    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 - Justice, a card of truth, fairness, and reaping what you sow.2026 Retreat Passes drop January 26th on our website.Early access for Patreon members drops January 19th.Click here for more info!LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠RESOURCES:Local & Regional Support- Minnesota Public Radio (MPR): https://www.mpr.org/- Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: https://mspmag.com/- COPAL Minnesota: https://copalmn.org/- Unidos MN: https://unidos-mn.org/- CAIR Minnesota: https://cairmn.org/- MIRAC (MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee): https://www.miracmn.com/- Second Harvest Heartland: https://www.2harvest.org/- Loaves & Fishes MN: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/- Neighborhood House Food Support: https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/find-food/get-help/- SISter PGH: https://www.sisterspgh.org/Global Advocacy & News- NPR News: https://www.npr.org/sections/news/- PublicSource (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/publicsource- Aaron Parnas (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/aaronparnas- So Informed (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/so.informed- USCPR - Stop Gaza Genocide: https://uscpr.org/StopGazaGenocide/- ACLU - Know Your Rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights- Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/- The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org- Human Rights Campaign (HRC): https://www.hrc.orgCommunity Resource Hubs- Find Help: https://findhelp.org/- Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food- Mutual Aid Hub: https://www.mutualaidhub.org/- Little Free Pantry: https://www.littlefreepantry.org/- Freedge: https://freedge.org/- The HopeLine: https://www.thehopeline.com/

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    UBMC 236: NEW YEAR'S SURTHRIVAL GUIDE

    New Year, New Leigh and Lor (maybe). Moving into 2026, UBMC is set on one thing: SURTHRIVAL. We chat highlights and pitfalls of the past year, plans for the future, and share our magical pop culture guides for 2026.Keep an eye on our website - 2026 Lily Dale, NY Retreat Passes drop January 26th!LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠

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    UBMC 235: GHOST BUSTING WITH BRIDGET MARQUARDT

    Say hello to the Ghost Bunny herself! UBMC sits down with pop-culture icon Bridget Marquardt to discuss The Playboy Mansion, haunted Hollywood, paranormal investigations, and Lily Dale experiences.Keep an eye on our website - 2026 Retreat Passes drop January 26th!WATCH PART ONE OF OUR GHOST BUNNY COLLAB HERE!LINKS:Ghost Bunny Podcast YouTubeGhost Bunny InstagramBridget Marquardt Instagram⁠WEBSITEPATREON⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠LORI’S IG

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    UBMC 234: WILD AT HEART

    Welcome to the fifth annual NIC CAGE NOVEMBER! This year, we wade deep into strange waters with David Lynch’s 1990 neo-noir black comedy crime film Wild at Heart. It's an episode full of cigarettes, fire, and frivolity, with Lor’s potty mouth on full display.WATCH PART ONE OF OUR GHOST BUNNY COLLAB HERE!LINKS:⁠WEBSITEPATREON⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠

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    UBMC 233: ARMY OF DARKNESS (LIVE FROM ROCHESTER, NY)

    Hail to the king, baby! In this week’s very special episode, Lor and Leigh join you live from The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York for a deep dive on 1992’s Army of Darkness and the Danse Macabre, a medieval artistic concept that reminds us all of the universality of death.Thank you to everyone at The Little for helping UBMC feel right at home! We can’t wait to come back!LINKS:⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠⁠⁠THE RIGHTS FACTORY⁠⁠

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    UBMC 232: EVIL DEAD (1981) & EVIL DEAD 2 (1987)

    Since we're cracking open the doors to our first-ever live show watching Army of Darkness, we thought it was time for a refresher. In place of the usual magic lessons, Leigh and Lori walk through the bloody and bizarre plots of The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead 2 (1987). Join in as we celebrate the legacy of Ash Williams, get a little handsy, and prepare you to join us for our biggest, grooviest adventure yet!⁠COME SEE OUR VERY FIRST LIVE SHOW AT THE LITTLE IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK!⁠LINKS:⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠UBMC IG⁠⁠LEIGH’S IG⁠⁠LORI’S IG⁠⁠THE RIGHTS FACTORY⁠

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    UBMC 231: LILY DALE '25 RECAP

    Surprised to see us? Things may have seemed a bit quiet, but we’ve been BUSY behind the scenes. Listen as we recap Lily Dale ‘25, get a little bit emotional, and yap like we never left. We’re glad to be back, friends.COME SEE OUR VERY FIRST LIVE SHOW AT THE LITTLE IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGTHE RIGHTS FACTORY

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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 163: THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE

    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 Wheel of Fortune, a card of luck, destiny, and cosmic cycles.RESOURCES:https://uscpr.org/StopGazaGenocide/https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rightshttps://www.instagram.com/so.informedhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/la-unrest-live-updates-crowds-protesting-immigration-raids-rcna211757https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cvg7vxx888kthttps://www.instagram.com/gazafreedomflotillahttps://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://www.hrc.org

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    UBMC 230: THE RETURN OF THE KING

    Welcome to the Middle-earth celebration: week three—and the end of our epic journey!In this episode, the UBMC crew tackles the emotional wrecking ball that is 2003’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Expect ghost armies, dashing wigs, and daddy issues—plus a little unexpected help from an old friend. It’s our final stop in Middle-earth… for now.CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC MERCH!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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    UBMC 229: THE TWO TOWERS

    Welcome to Middle-earth celebration: week two! In this episode, Leigh takes on the underrated plot of 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, while Lor digs into the forest floor to explore the Slavic myth of the Leshy.FACT CHECKS:Gandalf is an Istari, an angelic being (Maiar) sent to Middle-earth as a wizard during the Third Age. Brad Duriff played Dr. Wheedon in Senseless. The Last March of the Ents is the forty-first soundtrack of the Complete Recordings of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC MERCH!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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    UBMC 228: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

    Uncle Bob’s turns five! In this very special episode, Lor packs her pipeweed and dives into the plot of 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to kick off an epic three-part journey through Middle-earth, while Leigh traces the Norse myth of Andvaranaut—the cursed ring that inspired Tolkien.CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC MERCH!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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    UBMC 227: EVER AFTER

    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.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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    UBMC 226: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

    Welcome 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. Whether you're a spooky thrill-seeker or a history lover, US Ghost Adventures brings haunted history to life in over 150 cities across the country!BOOK A US GHOST ADVENTURE!USGA is the ultimate ghost tour provider in the United States and the only one with a complete line of ghost-hunting equipment, merch, toys, and other spooky gifts! Click here to discover the magic for yourself!

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    UBMC 225: PENELOPE

    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.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 162: THE HERMIT

    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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    UBMC 224: MALLRATS

    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 / Response to Changehttps://translifeline.orghttps://www.lastprisonerproject.orghttps://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us

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    UBMC 223: THE LAST OF US

    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.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us

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    UBMC 222: SPRING SURVIVAL GUIDE 2

    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 on Goodreads!https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us ‘Nowhere on Earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica.

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    UBMC 221: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

    Welcome 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 a history lover, US Ghost Adventures brings haunted history to life in over 150 cities across the country!*TAP* TO BOOK A US GHOST ADVENTURE!*TAP* TO BOOK A SAVANNAH GHOST ADVENTURE!USGA is the ultimate ghost tour provider in the United States and the only one with a complete line of ghost-hunting equipment, merch, toys, and other spooky gifts! Click here to discover the magic for yourself!And guess what? They’ve partnered with Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet for an exclusive GIVEAWAY! One lucky listener will win two tickets for a ghost tour in their city + exclusive USGA and UBMC merch!To enter, head over to @UBMCPOD & @USGhostAdv on Instagram. Don’t miss your chance to explore the unknown… if you dare...Giveaway runs from 3/27/25 to 4/3/25!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://clubone-online.com/ladychablis/https://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/The_Lady_Chablishttps://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comwww.them.us

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    UBMC 220: LISA FRANKENSTEIN

    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/unclebob20It’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 Leigh discovers the power, mystery, divinity, and duality of thunder and lightning magic.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 & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.usISRAELI STRIKES KILL OVER 400 PALESTINIANS IN GAZA

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    UBMC 219: DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE

    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/unclebob20Happy 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 the Little People, a fantasy/adventure film featuring magical harps, mythical creatures and a young, smiley Sean Connery.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 & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us

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    UBMC 218: SMART HOUSE

    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/unclebob20Hey 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 through the fascinating history of Artificial Intelligence in science fiction.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 & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.us

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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 161: STRENGTH

    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·tyJOIN US IN LILY DALE:Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://www.hrc.org/resources

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    UBMC 217: NOPE

    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 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)!Tap here to grab your tickets!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-monthhttps://www.carnegielibrary.org/staff-picks/horror-films-books-for-black-history-month/https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/424378/the-ultimate-black-history-month-viewing-guide/?amp

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    UBMC 216: ROSE RED

    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 physical touch.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 & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://www.hrc.org/resourcesMelissa Barrera Fired From Scream VIIWhy Fans Are Boycotting Scream 7Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl Breakdown

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    UBMC 215: GHOST STORY

    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 & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://www.them.us/story/trump-anti-trans-executive-order https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/local-advocacy-group-fears-budget-could-be-cut-half-by-changes-dc/ https://www.sisterspgh.org

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    UBMC 214: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

    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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    UBMC 213: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 5

    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 talented filmmaker! Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? Passes go live to the public on JANUARY 30th, so get ready! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO GRAB EARLY ACCESS

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    UBMC 212: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

    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 special 2025 UBMC retreat announcement! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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    UBMC 211: HOLIDAY HELL SURVIVAL GUIDE 2

    Welcome 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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    UBMC 210: THE FAMILY MAN

    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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    UBMC 209: SON IN LAW

    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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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 160: THE CHARIOT

    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)

    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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    UBMC 207: CLUE

    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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    UBMC 206: HOCUS POCUS 2

    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)

    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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    UBMC 204: ALMOST FAMOUS

    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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    UBMC 203: DONNIE DARKO

    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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    UBMC WITCH WHISPER 159: THE LOVERS

    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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    UBMC 202: THE BIRDS

    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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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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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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