

Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet
Leigh and Lori
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.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 37min
UBMC 239: THE SUBSTANCE
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.LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IG UBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Mar 9, 2026 • 33min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 166: THE HANGED MAN
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.LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGUBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 57min
UBMC 238: THE HUNGER GAMES
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!Click here for more info!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGUBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Feb 4, 2026 • 45min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 165: THE RAMONES
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.Click here for more info!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGUBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 56min
UBMC 237: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 6
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 Passes drop January 26th on our website.Join Patreon for early access. Click here for more info!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGUBMC COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 6min
UBMC WITCH WHISPER 164: JUSTICE
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.Click here for more info!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGRESOURCES:Local & Regional Support- Minnesota Public Radio (MPR): https://www.mpr.org/- Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: https://mspmag.com/- COPAL Minnesota: https://copalmn.org/- Unidos MN: https://unidos-mn.org/- CAIR Minnesota: https://cairmn.org/- MIRAC (MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee): https://www.miracmn.com/- Second Harvest Heartland: https://www.2harvest.org/- Loaves & Fishes MN: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/- Neighborhood House Food Support: https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/find-food/get-help/- SISter PGH: https://www.sisterspgh.org/Global Advocacy & News- NPR News: https://www.npr.org/sections/news/- PublicSource (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/publicsource- Aaron Parnas (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/aaronparnas- So Informed (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/so.informed- USCPR - Stop Gaza Genocide: https://uscpr.org/StopGazaGenocide/- ACLU - Know Your Rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights- Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/- The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org- Human Rights Campaign (HRC): https://www.hrc.orgCommunity Resource Hubs- Find Help: https://findhelp.org/- Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food- Mutual Aid Hub: https://www.mutualaidhub.org/- Little Free Pantry: https://www.littlefreepantry.org/- Freedge: https://freedge.org/- The HopeLine: https://www.thehopeline.com/

Dec 29, 2025 • 1h 20min
UBMC 236: NEW YEAR'S SURTHRIVAL GUIDE
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!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IG

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 14min
UBMC 235: GHOST BUSTING WITH BRIDGET MARQUARDT
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!LINKS:Ghost Bunny Podcast YouTubeGhost Bunny InstagramBridget Marquardt InstagramWEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IG

Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 29min
UBMC 234: WILD AT HEART
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.WATCH PART ONE OF OUR GHOST BUNNY COLLAB HERE!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IG

Oct 30, 2025 • 31min
UBMC 233: ARMY OF DARKNESS (LIVE FROM ROCHESTER, NY)
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!LINKS:WEBSITEPATREONUBMC IGLEIGH’S IGLORI’S IGTHE RIGHTS FACTORY


