A Serial Killer & Tobacco Where?! – Box of Oddities

What do an elusive serial killer and some genuinely questionable medical practices have in common? Nothing—except that they’re both unbelievably weird, unsettling, and featured in this episode!

First, Kat unpacks the chilling case of the Connecticut River Valley Killer, an unidentified predator who terrorized New England with a string of brutal attacks. Who was behind these unsolved crimes, and could they still be out there? (Spoiler: Probably. Sleep well.)

Then, Jethro takes a deep inhale of history’s most baffling medical treatments—tobacco enemas. Yes, you read that correctly. Once upon a time, doctors thought blowing smoke up your…well…you know was a cure-all. Turns out, it was just as terrible an idea as it sounds.

Murder, mystery, and medically sanctioned nonsense—what more could you ask for? Listen now!

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In this episode of Freak Family Favorites, we ask, Did Magic Mushrooms Make Us Human? And Why Is That Guy Getting Pelted with Turnips?

In this mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities, we dive into the Stoned Ape Theory—the wild idea that psychedelics might have turbocharged human evolution. Did our ancestors owe their intelligence to a little fungal inspiration? Then, we journey to Spain’s Jarramplas Festival, where a man willingly gets pelted with turnips for reasons that remain as mysterious as they are bruising. Finally, we ascend into the eerie world of the ghosts of Mount Everest, where lost climbers are said to wander the frozen peaks—forever. Is it the altitude playing tricks, or are restless spirits still summiting?

Prepare for an episode packed with brain-expanding theories, high-velocity root vegetables, and spectral mountaineers. Because when it comes to history, science, and the unexplained, The Box of Oddities proves truth is always stranger than fiction.

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What if time travel wasn’t just science fiction? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel the mind-bending concept of the Tipler Cylinder. This theoretical object could, in theory, send you spiraling through time like a cosmic waterslide. Could it actually work? Is it working now? And if so… where do we sign up?

Then, we shift gears (and centuries) With guest host Nan McNamara to uncover why St. Paul, Minnesota, became the go-to gangster paradise in the early 1900s. Spoiler: It wasn’t the weather. From public enemies to backroom deals, we dig into the secret arrangement that turned this Midwestern city into a criminal utopia.

Get ready for a journey through wormholes and whiskey-fueled heists. Time travel, notorious gangsters, and the unexpected weirdness of history—it’s all here!

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In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we explore two mind-boggling tales: the eerie case of Patient X, a medical mystery so bizarre it left doctors questioning everything they knew about the human body. Was it science? Was it sorcery? Or was it just a really weird Tuesday?

Then, we unearth a long-forgotten, top-secret speech—written just in case the Apollo 11 astronauts didn’t make it back from the moon. Because nothing says “historic achievement” like also planning for catastrophic space doom. Who wrote this chilling message? And why does it read like the script for the world’s most unsettling Oscar speech?

Join Jethro and Lindsay Schnebley, who are sitting in for Kat on a journey through the weird, the unsettling, and the oddly hilarious. Because history is stranger than fiction—and sometimes, way darker.

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In this special hybrid episode, we’re combining the best of both worlds—The Inbox of Oddities and Freak Family Favorites!

This episode kicks off with some of your wildest listener emails—because who doesn’t love a good strange coincidence or paranormal encounter? You shared your weirdest moments with us, and we’re ready to unpack them, from haunted keychains to mysterious disappearances. After that, we’re turning up the heat with one of our favorite freaky tales: spontaneous human combustion! It’s a topic that will make you question your every move (and maybe even reach for the fire extinguisher).

Then, we take a look at the bizarre behaviors we still engage in today, thanks to evolution. From irrational fears to strange habits, we explore how our ancient instincts might be responsible for some of the odd things we do in the modern world. It’s an episode packed with listener contributions, creepy science, and a whole lot of unexpected oddities.

Tune in for this one-of-a-kind mashup of the weird and the wonderful.

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What if the universe had a plan… or at least a wicked sense of humor? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we unravel a jaw-dropping tale of a life-changing event that defies logic. Was it random chance? A cosmic wink? Or something far more miraculous? You decide.

Then, Nan McNamara fills in for Kat and steps into the shadowy halls of Glensheen Mansion, the site of one of America’s most infamous murders. With a setting straight out of a gothic novel and enough intrigue to make your spine tingle, the murder of Elisabeth Congdon is a mystery dripping with scandal, secrets, and sheer weirdness.

Join us for coincidences, dark mysteries, and the inexplicable await! Buckle up, oddlings—this is one episode you can’t miss.

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What do AI, augmented reality, and an antique telegraph inside a casket have in common? They’re all part of humanity’s centuries-old obsession with chatting up the dearly departed! In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro explore the eerie evolution of using technology to interact with the dead—from Victorian gadgets to cutting-edge AI that might just make "ghosting" a whole new thing.

But that’s not all—brace yourself as they dive into the unintended (and deeply uncomfortable) souvenirs people accidentally receive during surgery. Sponge? Check. Surgical tool? Check. An entire scalpel? Yep. You won’t believe what’s been left behind!

Prepare for a wild ride through the macabre, mysterious, and downright bizarre. Join us for laughs, chills, and a few jaw-dropping “Wait, WHAT?!” moments.

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The Inbox of Oddities is a delightful bonus episode where Kat and Jethro dive into the treasure trove of listener emails, comments, and messages sent by you—the ever-curious Freak Family. From spine-tingling personal encounters with the paranormal to bizarre trivia, mysterious coincidences, and even a touch of the hilariously strange, this episode is a rollercoaster of oddities shared by the ones who make this community so special. Tune in for heartfelt stories, jaw-dropping revelations, and the signature humor that makes every episode of The Box of Oddities an unforgettable experience.

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What prowls the dark Wisconsin backroads, leaving behind tales of terror and… maybe a little fur? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we sink our teeth into the chilling legend of the Bray Road Beast—a creature so mysterious it makes Bigfoot look like an open book. Is it a werewolf, a cryptid, or just the world's angriest raccoon?

Then, we sniff out answers to the ultimate question: What does the Moon smell like? Or space? Or even a diamond when it’s burned (yes, diamonds burn—it’s a thing)? Dive nose-first into the unexpected aromas of things you’ll never get to sniff IRL as we uncover the science and mystery behind these out-of-this-world scents.

Curiosity might kill cats, but it feeds us. Tune in for a peculiar ride filled with monsters, moon dust, and a sprinkle of delightful weirdness.

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Prepare to clutch your pearls and adjust your tinfoil hats as The Box of Oddities dives into the dark, dramatic, and downright bizarre! In this devilishly delightful episode, we explore the Satanic Panic of the 1980s, a moral hysteria that had suburban parents convinced their neighbors were secret Satan-worshiping cultists. From heavy metal album burnings to questionable daycare accusations, it’s a cautionary tale of how fear, misinformation, and a little too much daytime TV can send society spiraling into chaos.

Then, we take on 666, the number that makes hotel elevators skip a floor and sends shivers down numerologists’ spines. Is it truly the “number of the beast,” or just ancient branding gone rogue? We unravel its biblical origins, occult meanings, and modern-day pop culture cameos that prove this sinister figure isn’t done stirring the pot.

Dive into the madness—your ears will thank you!

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