#579: Worst Game Show Ever

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Join us in a world where the peculiar reigns supreme in episode #579 of the Box of Oddities! This time, we're unearthing the bewildering and oftentimes hair-raising tales of bizarre medical devices and practices from history. Have you ever heard of an ether frog or an anti-masterbation machine? We're dissecting the stories behind these and more as we explore the lengths humanity has gone in the name of medicine. In the second half of our episode, we're traveling back to the cobblestone streets of Victorian England to unravel the layered meanings behind being labeled a 'Spinster.' Discover the societal pressures, expectations, and stigmas faced by unmarried women during this era. Learn about the resilient ladies who defied conventions and forged paths of independence and how the term ‘spinster’ evolved over time, weaving a fascinating tale of societal norms and rebellion. The contents of this Box contain the following ingredients: Bizarre Medical Devices, Historical Medical Practices, Victorian Spinsters, Box of Oddities, Unusual History, Weird Tales, Strange Practices, Victorian Era, Historical Women, Society and Norms, Unearthed Curiosities, Spinsterhood, Medical History, Peculiar Tales, Historical Oddities. Uncover the mysteries of history's strangest practices and societal norms! Subscribe to Box of Oddities and don’t miss an episode of unearthed curiosities. Leave a review and share your thoughts on Victorian Spinsters and Bizarre Medical Devices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello all, Eric Rivenus with the most notorious podcast here. Each week I
0:05.4	interview an author or historian about a historical true crime tragedy or
0:10.2	disaster. Subject matter ranges from gunslingers to
0:14.4	gilded-age murder to gangsters to fires to pirates to wild prison breaks. My
0:20.2	guests bring their incredible knowledge directly to you. Please subscribe to
0:24.7	most notorious on your favorite podcast app. Cheers and have a safe tomorrow.
0:30.1	Are you interested in the parts of history that remain a mystery? Do you want to
0:35.6	learn more about the historical myths and misconceptions used to prop up false
0:40.3	belief today? I'm Nathaniel Lloyd. In my podcast historical blindness, I delve
0:46.3	into all of these topics, sharing puzzling tales from the past and examining
0:51.0	hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and misremembered events that provide insight
0:55.8	into modern politics and religion. Find out what's real and what's not when it
1:01.2	comes to famous conspiracy theories like those surrounding notorious
1:05.7	assassinations and secret societies. Discover the weak and deceptive underpinnings
1:11.6	of modern political ideologies and religious beliefs. Join me as I attempt to
1:17.6	shed some light on our historical blind spots. New episodes every two weeks
1:22.6	find historical blindness on most podcast players and platforms. What follows may
1:29.7	not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. The world is
1:35.8	full of stories, stories of mysteries, of curiosities, of oddities. Join Pat and
1:48.6	Jethro Gilligan-Toth for the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected as they lift
1:56.8	the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities. So what's up with
2:04.1	Alex's attitude lately? I mean, well she's always gone a snarky. I've noticed
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