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Exit Through The Sewer Gift Shop

Shall we plan a family outing to the sewer? And what’s the skinny on those frozen explorers? The Paris Sewer Museum and Franklin Expedition updates in BOX337. It’s wafer thin.

Liquid Plague Breakfast

A murder ship and pee drinking. Oh, it’s a rough one. The tale of the Mary Russell and medieval “cures” for the bubonic plague in BOX336. Do not iron while wearing.

Pun warning in 3… 2…

I’ve got a BoO! Boo.

Dungeon Dudes And Dungeon Dames

One of Denmark’s oldest castles has stood for more than 800 years and it’s said some of its earliest residents still occupy the historic hallways. Also farts. It’s BOX335 and it’s grrrrreat!

Bananas And Reindeer Piss

An ominous epitaph leads to satan speculation. And measurements can be fun! Lilly Grey’s tombstone and units you may not have heard of in BOX334. How you turn my world, you precious thing.

Villain, I have done thy mother

JG blesses us with some random interesting facts and Kat shares the tragic story of Joseph Merrick. Tidbits for your summer gatherings and the Elephant Man in BOX333. Hey, remember Friendster?

Stranded ... again!

Holy pork taint! Once again our flights have changed and we are scrambling to figure out how to get home 😆

Oh, the adventures of your friendly neighborhood basement podcasters! 

An Average Sized Eagle's Beak

Kat covers one of the worst school mass murders in US history and JG shares the nutty things some people will bid on. The Bath School Disaster and bizarre auction items in BOX332. Do not feed after midnight.  

Philanthropy Freaks!

Most Cherished Members,

As outlined in the official Order of Freaks charter and bylaws, as a member you have voting rights, power and responsibility.

Each month The Box Of Oddities shall pay forward 10% of all support received from Patreon.

Now is the time. You must decide. Upon whom shall The Order of Freaks bestow this offering? Choose wisely.

*please note, the charity is called “No Kid Hungry” - I‘m a space cadet. 

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Wielding The Whalebone

JG dishes on the guy who was, possibly, our oddest founding father. And Kat shares the story of a medieval septic tank that changed history. Gouverneur Morris and the Erfurt latrine disaster in BOX331. This ish is bananas. B-a-n-a-n-a-s.

To The Order Of Freaks #20

The monthly gathering of The Order Of Freaks has now convened.  Alternate toy available for children under 3.

Mummy Mommy

Would you wear pants made of milk? And what’s unique about this mummy? JG talks about some interesting inventions and Kat shares the details of the first mummy mommy in BOX330. Can ya dig it?

Tater Tots And Sweater Meat

Kat talks about the first official mistress of the King of France and JG shares deets on the man who thought you could poop all your problems away. Agnès Sorel and fake doctor James Morrison in BOX329. Simmer on medium until desired thickness is reached.

Toddler Island

JG explores some of the more creative lawsuits ever filed and Kat talks about a mountain made of fire. Frivolous lawsuits and Yanar Dag in BOX328. Do not listen to this episode while serving jury duty.

First fire! 🔥

We hope y’all are having a good night as we start fire season! ! Love you OOF! 

Dying In A Furniture Store

Who is really buried in John Wilkes Booth's Grave? And then, an amazing ancient discovery in a Scottish farmers field.  It's BOX327. Try jiggling the handle.

A Weird, Bloody, Tired Dance

JG tells the incredible, multi-faceted, inspiring life of Eugene Bullard. Then, Kat shares the gritty tale of the longest boxing match in history. It’s BOX326, and it’s good for your bones.

Hello from DC!

This was unexpected, but yay!



...this time with the video attached. 

Minor Miners

A saint-like grandma type or serial murderer? Well, I think you know the answer. Then, stacks of mummies who appear to have been buried alive. Kat discusses Dorothea Puente and JG talks about the Screaming Mummies. BOX325 - don’t let me forget I want to try that stuffed cabbage recipe.

Copper Pans And Petticoats

A spate of women whose jaws were disintegrating and a man who stabbed the buttocks of London elite. Phossy Jaw and The London Monster in BOX324. It may, in fact, be too bootylicious for you, babe. 

You’re magical!

Hola, Order of Freaks! We’re at Magic Kingdom today and I was just thinking how rad it would be if we could do a getaway with the freaks! Where are your favorite travel spots and what do you think would make a fun freak trip? 

In a Gruesome and Terrifying Manner

Kat shares the weird way Louisiana was populated that you may not know about and JG shares some really unsettling medical devices from the yore days. It’s BOX323 and I helped!

The Owls Are Not What They Seem

Was it aliens? Or was it the moonshine? What happened on that farm in 1955? Then, who are these mysterious people that live at the edge of the earth? And why are their eyes down there? The Hopkinsville "Little Green Men" incident and The Blemmys in BOX:322. It goes all the way to eleven.