#575: Mounting The King

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Society & Culture, True Crime, Comedy

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2023

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Join hosts Kat and Jethro on a journey through the quirky and enigmatic on this episode of The Box of Oddities Podcast. In the first half, we examine the astonishing life and perplexing disappearance of a true prodigy, William James Sidis. From his early days as a child genius to his subsequent descent into obscurity, this tale of intellectual brilliance and societal pressures will amaze you. Then, in the second half of the show, we shuffle the deck and take you on a whirlwind tour through the captivating history and evolution of the modern deck of cards. From their mysterious origins in ancient China to their intricate symbolism and design, we uncover the secrets hidden within the cards you've held in your hands countless times. Prepare to be astonished by the unexpected connections and oddities that have shaped the deck of cards we know today. So, join us as we explore the extraordinary life of William James Sidis and unveil the hidden stories behind the cards we play with every day. It's an episode packed with prodigies, mysteries, and a touch of whimsy, only on The Box of Oddities Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.1	Mike Williams set off on a hunting trip in a North Florida lake, where it was thought he met his fate in the jaws of a vicious alligator.
0:34.9	Except, that's not what happened.
0:36.7	And after the uncovering of a secret love affair, the truth would finally be revealed.
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0:47.4	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences, listen to discretion is advised.
0:53.5	The world is full of stories, stories of mysteries, of curiosities, of oddities,
1:06.0	join Pat and Jethro Gilligan Toth for a strange, the bizarre, the unexpected,
1:14.6	as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:22.2	So what is this show you're watching lately that you refer to affectionately as My Smut?
1:28.6	It's love is blind and I don't want to clarify that that is not my phrase, that is a co-opted phrase.
1:35.5	I didn't come up with that, but it is smut.
1:38.0	And love is blind is the one where they go into the pods and they get to know each other before seeing each other
1:43.0	and then they decide if they want to get married.
1:44.7	Uh-huh, yeah, I hate all shows like that.
1:48.2	So when you're watching them, you can become very invested in it.
1:52.9	I'll put her about the kitchen, you know, usually making a sandwich or or or something.
1:58.4	And listening to you blurt things out at the TV screen and at me from time to time,
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