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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hide your kids, hide your wife; nobody is safe in this episode. Leigh talks all things blue through 1998's underrated Horror/Sci-fi film Disturbing Behavior, while Lori once again takes on some Greek Mythology through the 2022 Thriller/Mystery film Don't Worry Darling. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!
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Dinah and her husband met in the 1990s in the New York City area, got married, and after living in Israel for 12 years, returned a few years ago. She has studied TCK (Third Culture Kids) and learns daily about that, about mentoring, about music and how our brain and our temporal lobe especially are affected when we try to find a word! She has hope …
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Happy fourth birthday, UBMC! Leigh celebrates with a wanderlust-filled cruise down Route 66 through the 2006 animated film Cars, while Lori gets haunted by a classic car with a mind of its own through 1983’s supernatural horror film Christine. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY! ASMR TIMESTAMP WARNING -17:20 -37:22 -55:56 -56:20…
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Meet Will Ponsonby who is by trade both an electrical engineer and a former badminton champion in Hobart and the state of Tasmania in Australia. He also runs Off Court Sports (221 Liverpool Street, Hobart) where you can find all the gear for your favourite sports, even if it's not pickleball! Historical markers of the week include Adolph Hitler, JJ…
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Leigh explores the symbolism, mythology, and superstitions behind the organ of sight through 2008’s gothic rock horror musical Repo! The Genetic Opera, while Lori finally taps into tea leaf divination through the first episode of 2014’s historical drama television series Outlander. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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Gerry is a lecturer in sociology and in the school of religion at University of Sydney and also at University of Tasmania. She has a lot to say and Bob also shares his views about text-based religion. It's Passover week; the Bible verse is a hit. This episode is actually part 2 of 2, concluding the episode we began last week. Historical markers of …
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Gerry Smith is originally from Sydney and spends half the year lecturing there and in Hobart, Tasmania on religion, on religious movements, and especially with a bent on the sociology of religion. She has a lot to say about young people and inclusion, about key challenges to those involved in interfaith activity (or non activity), and this is only …
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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. First up - The High Priestess, a card of wisdom, mystery, and intuition. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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For the very first time, Leigh bravely ventures into Middle Earth through the 2012 adventure/fantasy film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, discussing the creatures and lore along the way, while Lori explores spiritual art through 1985's underrated horror comedy film House (one of her childhood favorites). JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…
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Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Lori investigates the haunted life and works of one of the greatest American architects of all time - Frank Lloyd Wright. T…
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The concept did not originate in the Christian world, it's Jewish! The prophets of Elijah and Elisha raised people from the dead, and it's recorded in our Holy Scriptures. So it's not a surprise that the Jewish believers in Yeshua also saw that as part of our proper theological view. Certainly the Orthodox Jewish world today still holds to that tho…
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Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Monday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Thursday episode. This week, Leigh explores the musically mystifying water spirits of Scandinavian folklore known as the Fossegrim. ⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE PATREON …
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