boxofoddities posts
16th Century Smack Talk
Genius, talented, cantankerous, and stinky: this guy had it all! Then accident after accident left this Mainer a crooked man. Michelfunkelo and Leonard Trask, the wonderful invalid in BOX452. Fiskers don't make noise when they start up, just so you know.
Can’t stop, won’t stop
Oh! You thought we were done with my shirt potatoes? HA!
Bowling Alley Sushi
Spam and Savannah! The earliest example of junk email and the allegedly haunted Mercer-Williams House in BOX451. Direct motorist chemistry healthy photograph cultural measure.
Murderin' On A Full Stomach
What can go wrong when you eat your dead? And what can go right?!! Then, what did 62 school children see that hot day in 1994? Kat and JG share Mortuary feasting and the Ariel School UFO incident. It’s BOX450 and I helped!
Rancid Fish And Spoiled Milk
Why have tiny bodies been washing up on our shores for 20 years? And why is a mob forcing that couple to eat out of a toilet? The great Lego spill and unique wedding traditions in BOX449. Awww sooky sooky!
Quadruped Dentistry Is Lacking
JG takes us on a rollercoaster from climate change to mob murders. Then, Kat shares an unexpected discovery in a museum vault. BoO covers Lake Mead discoveries and deciphering a 2000-year-old mystery tablet. It’s BOX448 and she got it goin’ on, like Donkey Kong.If you click this link, you'll...
Philanthropy *June*
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...
Clams. They're Better Than People
In BOX447 JG gets into the journals of a man from the past in the body of a man from the future. Then, Kat talks about “immortal” animals! Thanks for listening, you’re pretty great.We're very excited about our newest Box Of Oddities production, The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth. If yo...
The Smell Of Bat-Winged Demons
Check out our newest podcast The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth!A half-human, half-animal with enormous, smooth bat wings. Seems legit. Then, space is coming for you while you nap - watch it! JG freaks us out with Van Meter's visitor and Kat shares the Hodges meteorite. It’s BOX446, and in...
A Large, Very Phallic Clam
Will anyone want a website? I don’t think so. Then, a trailblazer like no other. JG shares predictions about the internet that did not age well. Kat shares the story of Shirley Chisholm. It’s BOX444 and I’m going to have a nap now if you don’t mind.Check out our new podcast The Shallow End b...
To The Order Of Freaks 06-21-2022
The gathering of The Order of Freaks is in session. On this beer-fueled bonus episode, JG's Sister and Niece join us for an in depth exploration of JG's childhood. Well, at least some family stories that may explain why they are they way they are.
The First 3 Episodes Are Now Available!
It's been a labor of love, sweat, and many months of work but it's finally here! Here's the ask. If you haven't already, would you please consider subscribing? And if the spirit moves you, a 5-star rating and a positive review? It's so helpful at this vulnerable stage of a cute l...
19th Century Plumbing Fixture Design Guy
Check out our New Podcast, The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth!A murder case reopened 30 years later leads to more questions; and a regional toilet quandary. The Romeo and Juliet cold case and Pittsburgh potties in BOX443. Brace yourself, my dear.
Split Gill Is A Fun Guy
JG gets into recent scientific advances in communicating with mushrooms. Then, Kat shares the incredible story of three men who survived their helicopter crashing into a volcano. It’s getting hot in here so listen to BOX442.
19th Century Spite
It seemed like a tragic but not unusual death until they started looking deeper. And then we learn about the sweetest of revenge stories. Avoid prolonged exposure to BOX441.
Lost In A Morgue Somewhere
Why do we say the things we say and where did those phrases come from? And then, was there really a professional sports franchise named "The Corpus Christi Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits"? The strange historical origins of everyday phrases and the weird minor league baseball team names and ma...
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Anus
Why do we say the things we say? And why’s this mongoose-cat-monkey-dog disemboweling Billy? The origin of phrases and the foosa fill up BOX439 real good.
Happy Pride Month!
Once again we will be donating the proceeds from any pride designs sold this month to The Trevor Project. If you planned on snagging one, now is the time! Mwah! Love you! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/5046125-pride?store_id=160992Also, this reminds me that I failed to post the philanthropy post ...
Old School Healing Broth
JG dives into antibiotic-resistant superbugs and the potential in our ancestor's healing books. Then, Kat explores the mysterious death of Christopher Case, which some believe was caused by a curse. It’s all stuffed inside the sausage casing that is BOX438. Enjoy!
Here's The Link!
Kat And JG is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Kat And JG's Zoom MeetingTime: May 31, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86774729048?pwd=OVlqVVdqc0hDbHE2OW1LUkNxMEZPdz09Meeting ID: 867 7472 9048Passcode: 516035One tap mobile+131262...
BoO Zoom!
Tuesday, May 31. 7pm FFT (Florida Freaks Time).Be there or be square … which is also okay.
Ladies In The Distant Treetops
If true, it would have been a huge presidential scandal one hundred years ago. Now, with today's technology, we know for sure if it was. And then, "they named what after who?" The salacious rumors that swirled about the 29th U.S. President Warren G. Harding and the strange inspiration us...
Episode IV - A Boob Hope
The title is a bit of a stretch, sorry
Subterranean Iron-Age Gringotts
When did people make their way to the Americas? Looks like it may have been long before we thought! Then, these mysterious rock formations are found all over the world. Footprint fossils in New Mexico and dolmens in BOX436. Friends, waffles, work.
Pursuing Trout's Anvil
Can a ghost solve their own murder? And then, how an ancient fart turned deadly. The mysterious 19th-century death of Zona Heaster-Shue and a very rude Roman soldier in the Jewish war against the Romans. It's BOX435. Your call is very important to us.
Much Ado About Air Fryers
Could your descendants from the near future have conversations with you even after you're dead? And then, an Australian family mysteriously fled from their farm fearing for their lives. And they have no idea why. Grief-Bots / Digital Resurrection Technology and the strange story of the Tromp fam...
Obsessed With Finding Gold And Lasagna
Was Al Capone haunted? Is Al Capone hauntING? Is this valley haunted? Where are all the heads? So many questions! Ghosts re: Al Capone and Nahanni National Park in BOX433. If it’s 9-to-5 or shakin’ your a$$. Ain’t no shame, ladies, do your thing.
Stiffing Dr. Seuss
Is there a Mexican version of the Bermuda Triangle? JG says yeah, it’s called La Zona del Silencio and it’s creepy. Then, what would the world be without if someone hadn’t bet these creators “they couldn’t”? Kat takes a look! It’s BOX432 and she’s a beaut!
Examining modern commercialism and its effects on psyche
aka boobart #2









