Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet (Leigh and Lori)
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| 20 Mar 2025 | UBMC 220: LISA FRANKENSTEIN | 01:13:24 | |
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 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: | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | UBMC 191: FEAR STREET PART TWO (1978) & MONSTERS UNIVERSITY | 01:25:50 | |
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). 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” category :) | |||
| 06 May 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 148: BLACK SABBATH | 00:27:07 | |
Rivaling even the most egregious of Leigh’s mispronounced performances, Lori explores the legendary metal group Black Sabbath and their ties to the Devil and the occult. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 130: THE ROAST OF WALT DISNEY | 00:43:30 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori finally delivers her long-anticipated roast of Walter Elias Disney. | |||
| 21 Feb 2025 | UBMC 217: NOPE | 01:06:20 | |
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. 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.thetrevorproject.org https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month https://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 | |||
| 20 May 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 149: THE EMPRESS | 00:30:42 | |
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 EMPRESS. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY! | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | UBMC 166: THE LOST BOYS | 01:16:52 | |
Buckle up, friends. You're in for a tear-jerker. In this special memorial episode, Leigh and Lori pay tribute to Nanook, the greatest dog one could ask for. Through laughter and tears, Leigh provides a proper run down of 1987’s horror masterpiece The Lost Boys, while Lori offers a beautiful look into the magic of huskies. Rest in peace, buddy. We will miss you forever. | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 158: MORK & MINDY | 00:22:44 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 142: ATHAMES | 00:21:45 | |
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, Lor explores one of the most common tools in the witch's magical toolbox - the athame! | |||
| 18 Apr 2025 | UBMC 224: MALLRATS | 01:31:46 | |
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 Change | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | UBMC 185: BIO-DOME & WALL-E | 01:21:07 | |
Happy Earth Day, friends! Leigh investigates the true story behind 1996's stoner-comedy classic Bio-Dome, while Lori rants and raves about all things ecological through the 2008 family/sci-fi film WALL-E. | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | UBMC 182: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & MISS POTTER | 01:30:58 | |
This week, Leigh investigates the witching hour through 2007's found footage horror movie Paranormal Activity, while Lor explores the magic and mythology of rabbits through the 2008 romance/drama film Miss Potter. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | UBMC 180: THE THING EXPANDED WITH ROBIN BLOCK | 00:59:05 | |
In this special episode, the UBMC crew sits down with the founder and CEO of CreatorVC to chat about The Thing Expanded - their forthcoming documentary exploring John Carpenter's 1982 horror masterpiece. Join the ultimate “The Thing” fan experience! Follow for The Thing Expanded updates | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 125: GRIMOIRES | 00:27:41 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori takes a deep dive into the magical and mysterious grimoire. GRAB YOUR TICKET FROM THE LINDSAY THEATER AND CULTURAL CENTER! TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | UBMC 192: DAISY JONES AND THE SIX & PHENOMENA | 01:31:44 | |
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 Pittsburgh Podcast for the second year in a row! You can now nominate Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet *daily* under the “People and Places” category. | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | UBMC 211: HOLIDAY HELL SURVIVAL GUIDE 2 | 01:19:29 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | UBMC 201: SPIRIT & SALT WITH MEDIUM REV. DR. JAN DRESHMAN, TAMMY L. RUSSELL, AND SIR TIBBETTS WICK | 02:01:21 | |
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 special style of connecting with and bringing in Loved Ones (pets, too!) from Heaven/Spirit. Her work has been described as exceedingly accurate and amazing, leaving a sense of healing, joy, laughter, and peace with us. Tammy, a sweet-hearted well of knowledge on meditation, artwork, Lily Dale, and more, enriches the conversation with Tibbs resting comfortably in her lap. Want to see Jan in action with the Uncle Bob’s crew this spooky season? Don’t miss our private event! Event: Messages from Loved Ones Where Heaven and Earth Meet - Demonstrating the Continuity of Life with Rev. Dr. Jan! When: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 Where: Secret Location (Pittsburgh, PA) - Revealed at ticket checkout! If you've ever thought about seeing a psychic or medium, this is the perfect event to give you a taste of how the World of Spirit works! Loved Ones can be our Family, Family of the Heart, friends, teachers, neighbors, and even our Beloved Pets! Messages are delivered in an old-fashioned Spiritualist way known as a "Billet Style". This means participants are randomly chosen to receive messages! Learn more about Jan and the event here: https://sites.google.com/view/spiritmessagework/events?authuser=0 Grab your tickets here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/your-favorite-111852803 Rev. Dr. Janice L. Dreshman Instagram: | |||
| 27 May 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 150: THE KREISCHER MANSION | 00:19:13 | |
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! | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 127: '90s HORROR WITH TORI POTENZA | 00:55:22 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. In this week’s special episode, Leigh and Lori speak with the wonderful Tori Potenza! Tori is a horror writer and creative director/executive producer for In Search Of Darkness: 1990-1994. In this horror-heavy episode, the crew chats spooky 90s icons, underrated flicks, and more! | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | UBMC 181: THE LUCK OF THE IRISH & LEAP YEAR | 01:09:58 | |
This week Leigh figures out why Leprechauns are all rich and explores the magic and mythology of gold through the 2001 Disney Channel original movie The Luck of the Irish, while Lori explores the superstitions and folklore behind the namesake of 2010's romantic comedy Leap Year. CHECK OUT HALEY (LEIGH'S NEW PERSONAL STYLIST) @haley.hairdos | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 128: SAMHAIN | 00:38:33 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori continues her way around the wheel of the year, discussing all things SAMHAIN! | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | UBMC 176: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA & MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D | 01:35:48 | |
It's a Valentine's special, and love is in the air! This week, Leigh dives into the fascinating lore of absinthe through the 1992 horror/romance film Bram Stoker's Dracula, while Lori explores the pagan festival of Lupercalia through 2009's horror/mystery flick My Bloody Valentine 3D. | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | UBMC 206: HOCUS POCUS 2 | 01:13:13 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 152: AURORA | 00:12:50 | |
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” category. | |||
| 23 May 2024 | UBMC 189: CHARLOTTE'S WEB & STING | 01:10:42 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | UBMC 209: SON IN LAW | 01:05:08 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 155: THE ROAST OF TOM CRUISE | 00:44:31 | |
Welcome to another roast, friends. This week, Leigh holds American actor Tom Cruise to the flame. | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | UBMC 221: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL | 01:16:56 | |
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/ | |||
| 04 Apr 2025 | UBMC 222: SPRING SURVIVAL GUIDE 2 | 01:13:09 | |
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! ‘Nowhere on Earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica. | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | UBMC 175: CAN'T HARDLY WAIT & MY FAVORITE MARTIAN | 01:33:31 | |
HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! In this celebratory special, Leigh talks shufflemancy through the 1998 comedy/romance movie Can’t Hardly Wait, while Lori uncovers the hidden mysteries of the red planet through her new least favorite movie, 1999's comedy/sci-fi film My Favorite Martian. Fact Check: Lor was correct! Wayne Knight voiced Zoot. | |||
| 11 Apr 2025 | UBMC 223: THE LAST OF US | 01:28:01 | |
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: | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 151: TYLER HENRY | 00:33:40 | |
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 PITTSBURGH PODCAST for the second year in a row, buds. Nominate us daily under “People and Places” | |||
| 18 Nov 2023 | UBMC 168: FANTASTIC MR. FOX & THE LAST KEEPERS | 01:11:23 | |
Leigh takes us on a colorful journey through fox folklore and magic with 2009’s stop-motion animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox, while Lor explores the power of the triple goddess through 2013’s witch-filled fantasy film The Last Keepers. PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE ROALD DAHL MUSEUM IN GREAT MISSENDEN! | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 156: SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE | 00:21:15 | |
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! | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 160: THE CHARIOT | 00:31:18 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | UBMC 177: ZENON (GIRL OF THE 21ST CENTURY) & THE LAST WITCH HUNTER | 01:08:44 | |
This week, Leigh throws on her lab coat once again to explain the science behind supernovas through the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, while Lori brings the vibe back down to earth discussing the world's most infamous witch hunter though 2015's The Last Witch Hunter. | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | UBMC 194: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE & MIDSOMMAR | 01:56:50 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Feb 2025 | UBMC 216: ROSE RED | 01:18:45 | |
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.thetrevorproject.org Melissa Barrera Fired From Scream VII | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 147: THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY & MANDY | 00:25:13 | |
Leigh revisits a classic Cartoon Network animated series: The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, a hilarious horror show that’s equal parts fun and twisted. | |||
| 19 Jul 2024 | UBMC 197: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH & FIRESTARTER | 01:26:42 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Oct 2023 | UBMC 164: WELCOME TO DEAD HOUSE & STAY OUT OF THE BASEMENT | 01:05:19 | |
What better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than with a Goosebumps special? This week, Leigh and Lori take on two audience-requested tales by children's horror master R.L. Stine! PRE-ORDER IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1990-1994 LEARN MORE THE LOST ROMERO X GOOSEBUMPS PROJECT HERE, HERE, AND HERE! | |||
| 07 Oct 2023 | UBMC 163: RETURN TO HALLOWEENTOWN & THE CRAZIES (1973) | 01:13:33 | |
Welcome to year FOUR of UBMC’s October opening-episode tradition! This week, Leigh talks balls and absolutely roasts the 2006 Disney Channel original movie Return to Halloweentown, while Lori examines the origins of some classic sci-fi tropes through George Romero's 1973 film The Crazies. WHAT TYPE OF WITCH ARE YOU QUIZ GRAB YOUR TICKET FROM THE LINDSAY THEATER AND CULTURAL CENTER! | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | UBMC 165: STEPHEN KING & THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (1839) | 01:20:18 | |
This week, UBMC busts out the pipe tobacco and smoking jackets for a refined, literary episode. Leigh deep dives into the horror legend Stephen King, while Lori uncovers the history of Gothic horror through Edgar Allan Poe's 1839 short story The Fall of the House of Usher. RESOURCES ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT | GLOBAL CONFLICT TRACKER TIMELINE: ISRAEL AND PALESTINE'S COMPLICATED HISTORY WHAT THE WAR MEANS FOR PALESTINIANS INSIDE ISRAEL DAMNING EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES ISRAEL FACES 'LONG, DIFFICULT WAR' AFTER HAMAS ATTACK FROM GAZA | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | UBMC 183: THE 'BURBS & BEAUTIFUL CREATURES | 01:19:55 | |
This week, Leigh explores suburban horror through the 1989 comedy/horror film The 'Burbs, while Lori talks about the magic of lockets through 2013's romantic gothic fantasy movie Beautiful Creatures. | |||
| 21 Dec 2024 | UBMC 212: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS | 01:14:44 | |
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! | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | BE KIND (REWIND): HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED | 01:05:01 | |
While the UBMC crew nurses their newly acquired colds, let's take another look back at an underrated episode: UBMC 99: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED. In this episode, Leigh dives into the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki classic Howl's Moving Castle and teaches us about wizards and the Merlin of Japan, while Lori talks about werewolf mythology through the underrated 2005 horror film Cursed. This episode was originally published on April 28, 2022. | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | UBMC 196: BACK TO THE FUTURE & WEIRD SCIENCE | 01:19:12 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 145: PULP MAGAZINES | 00:21:10 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 134: CAPRICORN | 01:01:07 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. Let’s talk astrology. This week, Leigh explores all things CAPRICORN: the most austere of the earth signs. | |||
| 13 Mar 2025 | UBMC 219: DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE | 00:51:22 | |
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 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 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: | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | UBMC 178: TWIN PEAKS | 01:23:30 | |
In this special episode, the UBMC team deep dives into the supremely strange mystery/drama television series Twin Peaks. Leigh examines the infamous David Lynch and explains the series's significance while Lori fire-walks through the show's pilot episode! | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | UBMC 174: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 4 | 01:48:13 | |
Welcome to the FOURTH annual edition of Astrology Roundtable. In this special episode, the UBMC crew dives into some of the miscellaneous and mysterious aspects of natal charts. Topics include North and South Nodes, Chiron, Black Moon Lilith, and more! Then, Leigh and Lori deep dive into some of their favorite celebrity astro-charts. This year's picks include André 3000, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Paul McCartney, Toni Collette, and two wild card picks you can't miss! | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 132: COSPLAY (Feat. Jyn and Tonics) | 01:04:40 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh gives a rundown on the rich history of cosplay, followed by a special interview with a real-life cosplayer! A special thank you to the super-talented Jyn and Tonics. | |||
| 28 Dec 2023 | BE KIND (REWIND): IF 6 WAS 9 & FRANKENSTEIN | 01:08:52 | |
While the UBMC team enjoys their winter break, rewind and reminisce on some oldies (but goodies). Kicking off this look back is UBMC 57: IF 6 WAS 9 AND FRANKENSTEIN. In this episode, Leigh talks numerology through the psychedelic rock star Jimi Hendrix, while Lori dives into the history behind one of pop culture's favorite monsters: Frankenstein. This episode was originally published on June 18, 2021. | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 143: THE FOSSEGRIM | 00:18:14 | |
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. | |||
| 31 May 2024 | UBMC 190: 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU & PROM NIGHT | 01:52:11 | |
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 own reach out to Julia on IG @ghouliasell | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | UBMC 205: HALLOWEENTOWN (from Lor’s POV) | 01:10:02 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 126: EMILY THE STRANGE | 00:26:33 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh goes dark and mysterious with a behind-the-scenes look into one of her favorite alternative/counter-culture characters Emily the Strange. | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | UBMC 186: REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA & OUTLANDER | 01:34:57 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Dec 2023 | UBMC 171: GILMORE GIRLS | 01:11:20 | |
Life's short. Talk Fast. In this highly caffeinated episode, Leigh and Lori explore the magic of winter's first snowfall through their favorite mother/daughter TV series, Gilmore Girls. | |||
| 10 May 2024 | UBMC 188: DISTURBING BEHAVIOR & DON'T WORRY DARLING | 01:35:49 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | UBMC 172: WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE | 01:28:20 | |
In the FINAL edition of this special series, the UBMC crew celebrates the end of the year with the 2023 Uncle Boobie Awards, and each reveals their personal survival guide for the winter season. Fact Check Jake's YouTube Recs: | |||
| 25 Nov 2023 | UBMC 169: GHOST RIDER & WILLY'S WONDERLAND | 01:24:45 | |
Welcome to the third annual NIC CAGE NOVEMBER! In this episode, Leigh uncovers the truth behind a famous Faustian devil through the 2007 action/fantasy film Ghost Rider, while Lori breaks down the surprising history of animatronics in pop culture through 2021's horror/comedy movie Willy's Wonderland. | |||
| 02 Dec 2023 | UBMC 170: INKHEART & THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE | 01:19:12 | |
This week, Leigh dives into the divination technique known as bibliomancy through the 2008 fantasy/adventure film Inkheart, while Lori talks jimsonweed while peeing her pants via 2016's terrifying horror flick The Autopsy of Jane Doe. | |||
| 04 Feb 2022 | UBMC 89: THE WORST WITCH & GROUNDHOG DAY | 00:59:15 | |
In this episode, Leigh investigates the history and lore behind flying brooms with the help of 1986's musical TV film The Worst Witch, while Lori taps into Imbolc through a winter Pennsylvanian tradition with 1993's classic fantasy/comedy film Groundhog Day.
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| 09 Feb 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 54: CUPID | 00:09:39 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 11 Feb 2022 | UBMC 90: DON'T LOOK UNDER THE BED & THE HAUNTING | 01:00:24 | |
In this episode, Leigh explores Bogeymen from around the world with the help of Disney's 1999 fantasy/horror film Don't Look Under the Bed, while Lori investigates the fascinating history behind magical salt through 1963's terrifying tale The Haunting.
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| 18 Feb 2022 | UBMC 91: HEREDITARY & THE CRYSTAL BALL | 01:18:23 | |
In this episode, Leigh explores deep-rooted family trauma and witchcraft through Ari Aster's 2018 dark horror film Hereditary, while Lori dives into the complex history behind the most infamous scrying tool with the help of 1943's romantic comedy film The Crystal Ball.
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| 23 Feb 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 55: THE SOPRANOS | 00:13:34 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Lori investigates the many Italian superstitions shown throughout the 1999 hit crime television series, The Sopranos.
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| 25 Feb 2022 | UBMC 92: THE SIXTH SENSE & SGT. PEPPER | 01:20:29 | |
In this episode, Leigh walks with the ghosts of Philadelphia and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan through his 1999 thriller/horror film The Sixth Sense, while Lori explores magical music and instruments through 1978's musical/comedy film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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| 02 Mar 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 56: THREE IS A MAGIC NUMBER | 00:10:53 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 04 Mar 2022 | SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: UNCLE BOB'S ON THE ROAD | 00:15:46 | |
Tune in to this very special episode of UBMC for a HUGE announcement! No spoilers...
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| 09 Mar 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 57: THE HAUNTED FLAMINGO HOTEL | 00:14:01 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 11 Mar 2022 | UBMC 93: ZAK BAGANS & BUBBA HO-TEP | 01:12:47 | |
Welcome to our first full-length episode of Uncle Bob’s On The Road coming to you from the illustrious Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino! This week, Leigh attempts to understand (understand) the infamous Zak Bagans while Lori breaks down the mysterious Elvis death hoax via the 2002 comedy/horror film Bubba Ho-Tep.
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| 16 Mar 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 58: BOOTHILL GRAVEYARD | 00:12:48 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 17 Mar 2022 | UBMC 94: BATS & EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS | 00:57:55 | |
Welcome to week two of Uncle Bob’s On The Road! We kick off this episode in not-so-sunny Arizona, where Leigh discusses her love of Lou Diamond Phillips and Leon via the 1999 film Bats, while Lori talks creepy-crawly spiders in the horror/comedy classic, Eight Legged Freaks.
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| 23 Mar 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 59: BREAKING BAD | 00:12:00 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh breaks bad in Albuquerque, New Mexico, while discussing the magical (and poisonous) plant known as Lily of the Valley.
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| 25 Mar 2022 | UBMC 95: ROSWELL & THE LEGEND OF LA LLORONA | 01:04:28 | |
Welcome to week three of Uncle Bob’s On The Road! From the great state of New Mexico, Leigh dives deep into the infamous extraterrestrial conspiracy theory known as the "Roswell Incident", while Lori talks vengeful ghosts & weeping women through 2022's horror/thriller film The Legend of La Llorona.
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| 01 Apr 2022 | UBMC 96: STRANGER THINGS 2 & SLEEPWALKERS | 01:09:56 | |
Welcome to the last week of Uncle Bob’s On The Road! Inspired by the state of Indiana, Leigh (attempts) to walk us through string theory and parallel universes with the hit science fiction/horror series Stranger Things 2, while Lori dives deep into the history of tombstones and the lost art of grave rubbings through 1992's horror film Sleepwalkers.
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| 06 Apr 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 60: THE GHOSTS OF PITTSBURGH | 00:17:40 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 15 Apr 2022 | UBMC 97: CREEPSHOW | 00:53:39 | |
In this episode, the Uncle Bob's team celebrates their return to the incredible city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In honor of their journey back to their old stomping grounds, Leigh and Lori dive together into one of their hometown favorites, Creepshow!
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| 20 Apr 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 61: MY GIRLFRIEND IS A WITCH | 00:11:49 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode. This week, Leigh takes us on a psychedelic witchcraft journey with October Country and their 1968 folk-rock song My Girlfriend Is A Witch.
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| 22 Apr 2022 | UBMC 98: FEAR STREET (PART ONE) & FERNGULLY | 01:11:11 | |
In this episode, Leigh dives into the "dark art" of death magic with the help of 2021's horror/mystery film Fear Street: Part One - 1994, while Lori talks about tree sprites and the history of Earth Day through the 1992 fantasy animated film FernGully: The Last Rainforest.
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| 27 Apr 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 62: THE GREEN MAN | 00:12:33 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 28 Apr 2022 | UBMC 99: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE & CURSED | 01:01:50 | |
In this episode, Leigh dives into the 2004 Hayao Miyazaki classic Howl's Moving Castle and teaches us about wizards and the Merlin of Japan, while Lori talks about werewolf mythology through the underrated 2005 horror film Cursed.
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| 04 May 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 63: THE LOCH NESS MONSTER | 00:15:10 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 06 May 2022 | UBMC 100: THE MUMMY & A CINDERELLA STORY | 01:14:03 | |
Happy 2nd birthday, UBMC! In this episode, Leigh tackles a classic horror villain through 1999's horror/adventure film The Mummy, while Lori dives into fairy godmothers and flip phones through 2004's romantic comedy film A Cinderella Story.
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| 11 May 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 64: SHIRLEY JACKSON | 00:18:39 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 13 May 2022 | UBMC 101: FOX MULDER & THE WIZARD OF OZ | 01:21:36 | |
In this very special episode, Leigh explains the magic and importance of Special Agent Fox Mulder from 1993's The X-Files, while Lori walks us down the yellow brick road with her favorite childhood film, The Wizard of Oz.
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| 18 May 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 65: BEISTLE | 00:15:33 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 21 May 2022 | UBMC 102: SKY HIGH & THE OMEN | 01:17:55 | |
In this episode, Leigh explores the history of superheroes with the 2005 sci-fi Disney film Sky High, while Lori gets biblical diving into the number of the beast through the 1976 horror classic The Omen.
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| 24 May 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 66: COVEN | 00:11:43 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 26 May 2022 | UBMC 103: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT & BRAVE | 01:10:50 | |
This week, Leigh treks deep into haunted territory, discussing the history and influence of 1999's The Blair Witch Project, while Lori talks about the magical will-o'-the-wisp through 2012's Brave.
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| 31 May 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 67: THE PSYCHOMANTEUM WITH FACT CHECK JAKE | 00:08:34 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 03 Jun 2022 | UBMC 104: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER & THE BLOB | 01:21:41 | |
This week, Leigh takes on 1992’s iconic Buffy The Vampire Slayer and analyzes the origin of the stake, while Lori puts on her lab coat and discusses the real-life inspiration behind 1958's classic The Blob.
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| 08 Jun 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 68: FAMILIARS | 00:12:38 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 15 Jun 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 69: CLIVE BARKER | 00:13:56 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 17 Jun 2022 | UBMC 105: KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE & THE CRAFT (LEGACY) | 01:03:28 | |
This week, Leigh dons her lab coat once again, getting sciency and talking Halley's Comet through the 1988 cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space, while Lori talks slithering snakes through 2020's The Craft: Legacy.
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| 22 Jun 2022 | UBMC WITCH WHISPER 70: PANDORA'S BOX | 00:12:25 | |
Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.
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| 23 Jun 2022 | UBMC 106: THE LITTLE MERMAID & A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM | 01:03:52 | |
This week, Leigh goes under the sea to talk aquatic mythology with 1989's Disney animated film The Little Mermaid, while Lori introduces us to the mischievous nature spirit Puck through 1999's Shakespearean fantasy film A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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