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The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Box of Oddities podcast, we embark on a journey through the realms of the peculiar and enigmatic. Join Kat and Jethro as they delve into four captivating topics guaranteed to leave you intrigued and spellbound. First, prepare to be amazed as we unravel the mysteries surrounding SETI and the infamous "Wow! Signal." Discover the story behind this astonishing interstellar transmission that continues to baffle scientists and ignite imaginations worldwide. Next, brace yourself for a chilling exploration into the dark history of the Orphan Train. Uncover the haunting tales of children sent westward searching for new homes, only to encounter unforeseen abuse. Join us as we delve into this harrowing chapter of American history. Then, prepare to enter the shadowy world of conspiracy and intrigue with our investigation into the mysterious arcade game Polybius. Could this seemingly innocent pastime have been a clandestine government experiment designed to manipulate minds? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore the eerie lore surrounding this infamous urban legend. Finally, we spotlight strange and unusual jobs from around the world. You wouldn't believe some of the unusual and unconventional careers that are available. Join us as we celebrate the diversity and quirkiness of the human experience. Prepare to be transported to the edge of reason and beyond with The Box of Oddities podcast. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of the bizarre and extraordinary. This Box contains the following ingredients: SETI, Wow! Signal, extraterrestrial communication, space mysteries. Orphan Train, orphanage, American history, true crime, tragedy. Polybius, urban legend, conspiracy theory, mind control, arcade game, unusual jobs, odd professions, career oddities, unique occupations. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by the E. E. Games store.
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0:07.0	PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Met request VR, handheld consoles, you name it.
0:12.0	You don't need to be an E customer to use the EE game store.
0:15.6	It's open to every player on any network. They've got exclusive console bundles to get you
0:20.6	gaming for less and you can even spread the costs.
0:23.5	Plus they'll let you trade in your old console for cash.
0:26.5	Just search E.E. Game Store to find out more.
0:31.5	Are you interested in the parts of history that remain a mystery? Do you want to learn more about the historical myths and misconceptions used to prop up false belief today?
0:42.0	I'm Nathaniel Lloyd. In my podcast historical blindness, I delve
0:46.7	into all of these topics, sharing puzzling tales from the past, and examining hoaxes,
0:52.0	conspiracy theories, and misremembered events that provide insight
0:56.3	into modern politics and religion.
0:59.2	New episodes every two weeks find historical blindness on most podcast players and platforms.
1:06.0	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences, listener discretion is advised.
1:11.0	The world is full of stories. Stories of mysteries, of curiosities, of oddities, of oddities, of oddities.
1:23.0	Adities.
1:25.0	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligan Toth for the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected, as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:40.4	So next month is International Women's Month.
1:43.4	Yeah, and we are super excited to be putting together a compilation of your favorite badass women's stories.
1:50.7	You got a favorite badass woman's story? Just record a little intro to it. Tell us
1:55.8	what the story is and why you liked it. Email it to us curator at the box of
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