The Box of Oddities

Hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan-Toth discuss the 1835 Great Moon Hoax, a fabricated newspaper story about lunar life that fooled the public and annoyed astronomer John Herschel.

The hosts discuss early radio mysteries, including unexplained signals heard by Tesla and the host’s grandfather, which were later attributed to atmospheric phenomena rather than aliens.

The hosts discuss the scientific concept of "acoustic archaeology," exploring whether ancient pottery retains sound vibrations from its creation.

The hosts share listener stories, including a friend’s perimenopause struggles and a child’s spooky campfire tale.

This episode of The Box of Oddities explores two bizarre historical and modern phenomena.

Hosts Katrina and Jethro discuss the life of Franz Nopcsa, a Hungarian aristocrat and paleontologist who became a spy and attempted to become King of Albania before a tragic murder-suicide.

Hosts Kat and Jethro preview their Halloween special, sharing listener stories of paranormal encounters, including a ghostly Coke Zero and a vanishing homeless man.

The hosts discuss a garbled voicemail, their dog’s shoe-stealing habit, and the ancient Arani Cave in Armenia, which preserved 6,000-year-old shoes and the world’s oldest winery.

Kat shares her exciting haul from an Asian market, featuring unique snacks and exotic fruits.

The hosts open with a mail segment featuring fan gifts like custom candles and Australian candy.

Hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan-Toth discuss the mysterious "sleeping sickness" in Kalachi, Kazakhstan, caused by toxic gases from abandoned uranium mines.