Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet

Trim your garlic and tune your guitars. It’s Halloween 2026, and Leigh and Lori are taking on Ryan Coogler's horror masterpiece Sinners (2025). Lor breaks down the plot and music, while Leigh explores the West African Griot tradition of piercing the veil through song.

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Your fave mother/daughter duo is back to haunt your headphones just in time for spooky season! Catch up with Leigh & Lor as they address where the hell they’ve been, answer some listener questions, and recap 2026’s Lily Dale, NY retreat.

Don’t miss Leigh compete on the horror trivia game show BETTER LUCK THAN CHUCK over on YouTube!

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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - Temperance, a card of balance, moderation, and patience.

FACT CHECK: Godhead covered The Beatles tune Eleanor Rigby, not Coal Chamber.

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It’s time to talk ghosts! Paranormal investigator Nick Groff and Psychic medium Tessa Groff join UBMC for a chat on near-death experiences, past life connections, haunted locations, horror classics, and more in this week’s special episode.

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What’s a fairy mound? Is it the same as fairy hills or a fairy fort? Has Lori ever fallen into one?

Learn more about these prehistoric dwellings, believed to be a subterranean home and a portal to the other side.

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Happy 6th birthday, UBMC (and happy Chad Michael May)! In this celebratory episode, Leigh revisits the plot of 2005’s horror/thriller film House of Wax, while Lor investigates the ancient practice of melted wax divination known as ceromancy.

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Are you ready for an awfully big adventure? Join Lor as she adorns her pirate gear to explore the plot of 1991’s fairy tale fantasy film Hook, while Leigh uncovers the little-known lore behind the often misunderstood crocodile (and possibly whips out her Cinematic Piece of Crap badge).

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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card.

Next up - Death, a card of change, endings, and new beginnings.

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Remember: you are one. In this episode, Lor tackles the impactful and unsettling plot of 2024’s sci-fi body horror film The Substance, while Leigh explores the surprising magic and meaning of the color green.
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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card.

Next up - The Hanged Man, a card of waiting, perspective, and surrender.

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May the odds be ever in your favor! This week, Leigh bravely tackles the plot of 2012’s dystopian fantasy film The Hunger Games, while Earth Mama Lor forages for magical lessons inspired by Rue, Katniss, and Primrose.

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Let's celebrate the Godfathers of Punk, The Ramones. In this witch whisper, Lori dives into the band’s accidental beginnings, the truth behind their "family" name, and the eerie connection to Stephen King that led to their biggest hit.

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Get in, we’re heading to the cosmos. It’s time for UBMC’s sixth annual Astrology Roundtable!

Leigh and Lori spin back around for a deeper dive on the planets: associations, what they represent in your birth chart, planetary rulers, celebrity rising signs, and pop culture pairings.

Combined with Astrology Roundtable 5, this is sure to help astrology lovers at all levels understand their birth charts further.

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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - Justice, a card of truth, fairness, and reaping what you sow.

2026 Retreat Passes drop January 26th on our website.
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New Year, New Leigh and Lor (maybe). Moving into 2026, UBMC is set on one thing: SURTHRIVAL. We chat highlights and pitfalls of the past year, plans for the future, and share our magical pop culture guides for 2026.

Keep an eye on our website - 2026 Lily Dale, NY Retreat Passes drop January 26th!

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Say hello to the Ghost Bunny herself! UBMC sits down with pop-culture icon Bridget Marquardt to discuss The Playboy Mansion, haunted Hollywood, paranormal investigations, and Lily Dale experiences.

Keep an eye on our website - 2026 Retreat Passes drop January 26th!

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Welcome to the fifth annual NIC CAGE NOVEMBER! This year, we wade deep into strange waters with David Lynch’s 1990 neo-noir black comedy crime film Wild at Heart. It's an episode full of cigarettes, fire, and frivolity, with Lor’s potty mouth on full display.

WATCH PART ONE OF OUR GHOST BUNNY COLLAB HERE!

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Hail to the king, baby! In this week’s very special episode, Lor and Leigh join you live from The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York for a deep dive on 1992’s Army of Darkness and the Danse Macabre, a medieval artistic concept that reminds us all of the universality of death.

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Since we're cracking open the doors to our first-ever live show watching Army of Darkness, we thought it was time for a refresher. In place of the usual magic lessons, Leigh and Lori walk through the bloody and bizarre plots of The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead 2 (1987). Join in as we celebrate the legacy of Ash Williams, get a little handsy, and prepare you to join us for our biggest, grooviest adventure yet!

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Surprised to see us? Things may have seemed a bit quiet, but we’ve been BUSY behind the scenes. Listen as we recap Lily Dale ‘25, get a little bit emotional, and yap like we never left. We’re glad to be back, friends.

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