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.
Episodes
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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 ...
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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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!
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!
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!
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THE RIGHTS FACTORY
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.
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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!
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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-fir...
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!
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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.
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