If you like weird stories you’ll like this podcast. As others have said the ad breaks are long so the content is short. So, if you’re looking for a bite-sized show, this is a great one. I don’t get the hate for Kat at all. She’s goofy and sweet and the whole point is for them to interrupt each other and play off one another. They have great chemistry! I started from the beginning and I will say there are a few problematic things they say but as it’s moved on they seem to be becoming more aware and educated. Love this journey for them! The only real gripe I have to pick with them is that they repeat stories. I’ve heard the same story twice from them a few times since starting. And it takes me out of it because the other always acts like they’ve never heard it before. Maybe they get a little more organized and do a catalogue of the boxes later? Still great storytelling tho!

Sweetest couple, good heart crazy entertaining and interesting content need I say more?

I love, love, love you guys!!! I’m slowly getting caught up. I don’t know why or how I didn’t know about this podcast, but I’m so glad I found it!!

If you're a weirdo who loves clever banter and fun facts, this is the podcast for you. It's always interesting...but more importantly, it's never boring.

This podcast is the BEST!♥️

I can tell how much u two love each other and it’s very heartwarming. I look forward to every episode ❤️

My husband & I listen to this podcast every night, and all night, it just plays as we sleep, which makes for some interesting dreams. I too away one star, bc I liked the two episodes per week, not the super long one once a week. I enjoyed the fact that twice a week we got to listen to a few stories before bed. The way it is now we only hear the first two! Is there any way to go back to the original set up? I know you said you’d give it a try, and then see how people liked it or not. Well we love you BOTH, F all these people bagging on Kat, she’s a women to be admired! Anyway, love you both! We just want more smaller broken up ones.

My daughter was visiting from Austin last summer and as we went for a drive, we browsed podcasts and thought yours looked interesting. What a treat it has been! My daughter was caught up within a few months of listening and I’m finally to November 2023. I’ve enjoyed listening about your moves and have adopted a lot of your phrases and have even had my own mini ‘BOO’ effects. Keep up the good work and keep that freak flag flying! ❤️

I feel like I’m catching up with my most interesting friends listening to them weave tales to tantalize my imagination on wild topics that impart nuggets of fascinating information in my brain. Love this show and love the hosts!

Super fun and entertaining.

A friend told me about this podcast. I listened to one episode and was immediately hooked. I’ve started at the beginning and making my way through them all.

Fun banter, interesting and freaky stories, and warm, personable hosts. One of my very favorite shows!

Kat and JG are so enjoyable. I learn things and love the banter. They have made their followers a part of their lives. If you just want information presented matter-of-factly, this isn’t for you. If you want to enjoy and feel vested in the show, this is the show for you. Jump right in to the freak pool.

I just submitted my review and realized that I didn’t get the title in the right place. I neglected to tell you folks something rather important to: I’m legally blind, so doing anything on my phone is a real crapshoot. And obviously I didn’t do the last review correctly. So let me just repeat myself, I think Kat and JG are wonderful people. I wish they were my best friends and then I could hang out with them all the time. My love of true crime podcast is one thing, but it’s balanced by my love for “The Box of Oddities.“

I love the podcast and am happy to know the order of freaks. You guys are amazing!

Listening to you guys is like listening to my cool aunt and uncle. I love the banter and the wide array of topics. Thank you for your hard work, amidst a move too!

I started from the beginning with this show. Even bought a T shirt. Found Kat slightly annoying at first, but then couldn’t take her anymore. I would skip through her stories and suffer through her CONSTANT interruptions until I had to just unfollow and use my t shirt as a toilet rag. I tried to revisit recently to the latest show and couldn’t believe she was worse than before. Didn’t think that was possible.

Have listened to every single episode and will probably do it again. I hoard new BoO episodes like a miser so I can listen to them when I’m going to get the absolute most enjoyment. Kat & JG are amazing humans with the best kid of humor. BoO is absolutely one of my most favorite podcasts ever!

The chemistry between them is awesome! They are funny and don’t miss a beat !

Thanks. Keep on rollin

I learned about The Box Of Oddities from a co worker. I was hooked from the get go! Great subjects and entertaining banter between the two married hosts. I listen every Monday and Thursday on the way to work! They make my horrendous commute worth looking forward too! Top Notch Production as well! Proud To Fly My Freak Flag! Kevin G Orlando, FL

Just listened to the devil in his pants great show

Hi Kat and JG! I recently discovered your podcast, and I’m already a huge fan! I don’t know why it took me so long to find your podcast but glad that I finally did. Hoping that writing a review helps others find you, too. I’m still making my way through all of the boxes and delighted to have so many left. I love learning about weird stuff with you two. I really appreciate your sense of humor and your love of dogs. My dog Billie Jean listens to your podcast with me (she’s also a fan). I’ve been going through a really challenging time recently and your podcast has brought so much joy into my life. Thanks for being your beautiful selves and for making this show. Proudly flying our freak flags in San Diego! :)

Hi Kat and JG sorry if some of the spelling is incorrect so hi I’m Bobby and I’m 10 I use my mom’s account to listen to your podcast and I listened for the first time on the phone I’m sending this on today I dropped it and I can barely send this message this is the last message I can send so just wanted to tell you that I love your podcast and you make my days better.

Love this podcast! Wish I found it sooner!

I have listened to the Box of Oddities for a while. Back in times immemorial, I even recommended it to friends. Initially, the quirky banter between the hosts entertained me. When I realized the entertainment was cognitively related to distant memories of my my grandparents bickering during their habitual evening cribbage tourneys, it made things different somehow. This realization felt like a light switch was turned on. My first illuminated vision regarding this podcast was surrounding the masked cultural insensitivity. On the surface it seems like the hosts try to present the topic in an informative way, yet it is called “the Box of Oddities”. It feels like the consumer is being told “look how weird that culture is”. Something else that became glaringly obvious was the ratio of content to commercials. Nowadays, I begin by fast forwarding 5 minutes at the beginning of each episode, then I fast forward 5 minutes again in the middle. This ratio of commercials to content feels exceedingly capitalistic. The “thing in the middle” lost its value. Finally, one has to ponder the state of mind of the hosts. They initially moved from Maine to Florida. Now they left the United States. Perhaps they should be looking inward every time they feel the need to move. One can not deny JG’s ability to spin a yarn, that much is certain.

So I put off listening to this podcast for about five years only listening to about one a year but then I realize how really good it actually is and now I’m binge listening one after another starting from the beginning.

I love you guys. I am so sorry about your pup that had to be re homed. It is so heartbreaking. We are looking for a rescue that can live with two cats. Wish us luck. 🐈‍⬛❤️😊🐶 I will be listening to every episode. Thank you! Carol in USA.

I just love the social commentary that Kat and Jethro spiel throughout the universe. They take fantastic, unusual and sometimes depressing news, facts, history or observations and make them interesting, entertaining and fun to listen to and , unfortunately educational,….I'm an old , retired man, I don’t want to learn anything anymore! I’m too cynical as I am! But ya’ll always bring a smile to my face. That’s something I usually have to pay extra for. So keep up the good work!

Looking for a new fun, informative and irreverent podcast? Kat and JG will soon feel like old friends as they take you in a rollicking ride through the mysterious, paranormal and historical events. Great to binge or listen one at a time.

Best podcast on the planet! No doubt. Not kidding. No take backs.

I love this podcast so much. Kat and Jethro even held my attention with the history of soup. They will make you laugh, gag and say huh. Give it a try. You won’t be bored

I just found the podcast and have been listening so I’m only up to July 2018 but I LOVE this show. I’m pretty sure I want my husband and me to be Jethro and Kats new bffs! I’m totally digging them! Great show!

Within five minutes of my first time listen, I was home. Kat and JG feel like my people- and everyone needs more people. The very first story I listened to was a super disturbing survival story and hey, I’m still here. Looking forward to more. Xoxo

You won’t find another podcast with hosts that are anymore enjoyable than these two. Great podcast Gocallgo.

Still like the show, like a habit I can’t break. I listen in blocks, about 10 episodes at a shot. So maybe that is why I notice subtle changes. Been with you from the beginning and told lots of folks about you, but I’m afraid that the cross talk has gone off of the “interesting banter cliff” and is just annoying. I was a tad taken aback at the “Jethro manscapes” episode and am noticing that Kat is seriously snarky more than ever before. If you are tired of the podcast and can’t wait to leave for Ecuador, then do it.

I just discovered this incredible show! The vibe between this couple is awesome and hilarious and the odd stories are so interesting. They bring their own sense of humor (which is amazing) and I can’t get enough. I will be binging for weeks to catch up! Love this podcast so much. Quirky, cute, funny and just so entertaining! 5 stars for sure!

I love random, useless information. When I accidentally stumbled across this yesterday I knew I had to check it out. I started at the beginning and am about 6 episodes in. I’ve already shared the link with my son. Thanks for the fun podcast!

I love love love listening to Kat & Jethro! It amazes me on much I learn about how freaky our world is. I must have been living under a “box” because I had no idea about all the freaky history that they have introduced to me. I hope The Box of Oddities will continue to entertain me!

Hilarious, informative and sometimes cute. Every time Jethro says medieval or vigilante it makes my butthole pucker, but that’s nothing in comparison to the joy that listening to these two brings me. Love you both!

I have listened to the Box of Oddities for a while. Back in times immemorial, I even recommended it to friends. Initially, the quirky banter between the hosts entertained me. When I realized the entertainment was cognitively related to distant memories of my my grandparents bickering during their habitual evening cribbage tourneys, it made things different somehow. It was like a light switch was turned on. My first vision regarding this podcast was some of the masked cultural insensitivity. On the surface it seems like the hosts try to present the topic in an informative way, yet it is called “the Box of Oddities”. It feels like the consumer is being told “look how weird that culture is”. Something else that became glaringly obvious was the ratio of content to commercials. Nowadays, I begin by fast forwarding 5 minutes at the beginning of each episode, then I fast forward 5 minutes again in the middle. It’s exceedingly capitalistic. The “thing in the middle” lost its value. One has to ponder the state of mind of the hosts. The initially moved from Maine to Florida. Now they are leaving the United States. It seems like there is more to this. I would be looking inward every time I felt like it was time to move. One can not deny JG’s ability to spin a yarn, that much is certain.

BOO has been a part of my weekly podcast diet since the beginning. Kat and Jethro are amazing and tell stories that are interesting, often humorous, dark, and captivating. They are part of my daily commute and I always look forward to new episodes. Who cares if they use Wikipedia for a resource. Captain 1 star review needs to get a life. Put down the hot pocket, get out of the basement, and don’t be afraid to enjoy the world around you! To quote King Louis XIV; “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” (Quote courtesy of Wikipedia)

I wish you the best in your new adventure. Be happy.

I listen to a lot of podcasts. A LOT! And I’m SO glad I found this one and The Shallow End. Not only are their voices a dream to listen to, they’re funny, smart, sometimes vulnerable, and all around just great. This and TSE are the first pods I go to when I’m ready to plug my headphones into my head. Thanks!

Kat and Jethro are the absolute best. It’s been a hard few years for me and there have been many a day BOO (and my 5 cats) have kept me hanging on. They are just the best. Also, if you like The Box of Oddities, check out The Shallow End With Schnebly and Toth.

Kat’s topics are often boring. I usually just listen to the first half of the episode. I wish that their other podcast Shallow Snd included her and we could get the two guys on this one. But they are very professional podcasters! Informative, with funny banter and stay on point. There’s a few minutes in the beginning maybe talking about their lives, and then they get straight to the subject! Much appreciated. No vocal fry or upspeak.

I first heard about y’all through listening to Timesuck and scared to death by Dan Cummins and his wife, I won’t try to spell her name as I know it’s unique but y’all know who I’m talking about hahaha. Today I downloaded the first 14 episodes to listen to while I work and I can say that I am now a huge fan! Thank you guys so much! I can’t wait to catch up and thank you for the amazing content!

Are you looking for an interactive podcast that is dense with commercials, pointless blathering, and the occasional subjectively tinted obscure material? If so, look no further! It is an interactive experience due to the frequency one hits the fast forward thingy on their screen. Literally at least 1/5 of the experience is commercials and another significant part is just blathering (picture yourself as a 5 year old child sitting in the car with your dad and his current wife on a long road trip to visit the parents of your dad’s current wife that don’t like your dad, and your dad and his current wife are bickering about upcoming happenings). Cheerio

This podcast has it all: fun facts and great banter. All in a perfect amount of time to sneak in a listen between tasks. I love Kat and Jethro so much.

This podcast is refreshing and makes me feel cheerful every day.