#537: A Strange Use For Shoes

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Society & Culture, True Crime, Comedy

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we're talking about the Aghori Sadhus. Now, we know what you're thinking. "What the heck is an Aghori Sadhu?" Well, strap in Freaks, because this is gonna get weird. The Aghori Sadhus are a group of Hindu holy men who have some, let's say, unconventional religious practices. But don't worry, we promise we won't give you nightmares. Just don't listen to this episode while you're eating. Next, we're switching gears and diving into the inspiring life of Sarah Rector, a bonafide badass. Sarah was born in 1902 in Oklahoma and, through a strange twist of fate, became one of the wealthiest black people in America at the age of 11. That's right, 11 years old and rolling in the dough. But it wasn't just about the money. Sarah used her wealth and influence to fight for civil rights and make a difference in her community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Coming up on this episode of The Box of Audities, probably the world's worst post-funeral buffet.
0:05.2	And the wild story of a most unusual 20th century millionaire.
0:09.7	The Box of Audities.
0:10.9	If it's weird, we'll talk about it.
0:13.5	Two men of color vanished after last being seen in the same deputies patrol car.
0:18.4	I knew something was wrong, some other nose.
0:21.8	It's the strangest case and most unsettling case.
0:24.4	Listen to the Last Ride podcast, part of the NPR Network.
0:28.3	In a four-part series, The Generation Y Podcast unravels the story of Calif Browder,
0:33.4	a young boy falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held it records island for three years
0:38.9	without trial. This is a story about a young life caught in the middle of the justice system.
0:44.0	Listen to Generation Y on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:48.0	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences. Listen to discretion is advised.
0:54.0	The world is full of stories.
0:57.9	Stories of mysteries.
1:01.2	Of curiosities.
1:03.9	Of Audities.
1:06.5	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligan-Toth for a Strange.
1:11.4	The bizarre, the unexpected.
1:15.1	As they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside, the Box of Audities.
1:22.4	I have the mic propped in a shoe.
1:31.4	Hey, whatever works.
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