Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet

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).

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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”

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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.

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This week, Lor investigates the infamous Kreischer Mansion of Staten Island, New York. Thanks for sharing your haunted local lore, Jenna! 

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Happy fourth birthday, UBMC! Leigh celebrates with a wanderlust-filled cruise down Route 66 through the 2006 animated film Cars, while Lori gets haunted by a classic car with a mind of its own through 1983’s supernatural horror film Christine.

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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.