Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.

Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!

Episodes (52)

Uplifting Art

Uplifting Art

September 04, 2025 11m Episode 752
Uniting around peace and love has led many people to do extraordinary things. Some have been very public, and others incredibly private. Enjoy this tour through the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet...
The Cheap Eats

The Cheap Eats

September 02, 2025 9m Episode 751
Food and crime, two constants through human culture. Get ready for some curious treats. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
The Director

The Director

August 28, 2025 10m Episode 750
Moments of make-believe often create curious stories, as these two tales will clearly show you. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some...
The Last Knight

The Last Knight

August 26, 2025 10m Episode 749
Today's tour through the Cabinet features knights and kings, but not in the setting you'd imagine. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy...
Deadly Delicious

Deadly Delicious

August 21, 2025 11m Episode 748
Many of hostiry's curious moments happen when groups gather to support a cause, as today's pair of stories illustrates perfectly. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking...
A Righteous Gemstone

A Righteous Gemstone

August 19, 2025 9m Episode 747
This tour through the cabinet involves a legal battle and a curse. Enjoy the ride! Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
A Simple Kiss

A Simple Kiss

August 14, 2025 11m Episode 746
Politics can often be curious, although the outcome from each story hits different depending on the players involved.  Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today,...
Fine Dining

Fine Dining

August 12, 2025 9m Episode 745
Food and games, two curious features of our daily lives. Both make excellent additions to the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to...
Falling Down

Falling Down

August 07, 2025 11m Episode 744
Two iconic images, years of planning, and a whole lot of international love. Today's tour through the Cabinet is a fun ride. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today,...
Boxed In

Boxed In

August 05, 2025 10m Episode 743
Victory and tragedy in equal measures are part of today's Cabient tour. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See...
Bashin’

Bashin’

July 31, 2025 9m Episode 742
Let's explore some curioust stories from the world of athletics. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See...
Silent Killer

Silent Killer

July 29, 2025 11m Episode 741
Science can be curious, as these two tales definitely prove. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See...
For the Cause

For the Cause

July 24, 2025 9m Episode 740
Rebellion and resistence are part of our tour today. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener...
Buzzkill

Buzzkill

July 22, 2025 10m Episode 739
Invention is at the heart of so many curios tales from history. Even when they seem to happen right beside each other. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and...
Training Wheels

Training Wheels

July 17, 2025 9m Episode 738
On today's tour, two different couples do a bit of traveling, and each of them approach it in their own unique way. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get...
Early Retirement

Early Retirement

July 15, 2025 9m Episode 737
Two unique individuals, two curious stories.  Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener...
Curious Minds

Curious Minds

July 10, 2025 9m Episode 736
There's no telling what people are capable of when they put their minds to it. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
Cook by Committee

Cook by Committee

July 08, 2025 11m Episode 735
It's astounding how deeply one individual can impact the world around them. Enjoy today's trip through the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get...
Fizzy Lifting Drinks

Fizzy Lifting Drinks

July 03, 2025 9m Episode 734
Things are looking up for the subjects of today's set of curious stories. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See...
Soaring

Soaring

July 01, 2025 10m Episode 733
Curiosities take flight today on your tour through the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!  See...
Oyster Wars

Oyster Wars

June 26, 2025 10m Episode 732
Local stories on the global stage. It's curious how far news can travel, and what impact it can have. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy...
Cosmo-Not

Cosmo-Not

June 24, 2025 10m Episode 731
Sometimes bringing in an outsider can be destructive, while other times it creates progress. Either way, these two tales give us a curious view of history. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities...
Double Agent

Double Agent

June 19, 2025 10m Episode 730
Unlikely figures on the pages of history. Enjoy your tour through the Cabinet today! Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
Citrus at Sea

Citrus at Sea

June 17, 2025 9m Episode 729
Two things we've taken for granted all our lives each come with curious stories at their core. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some...
Hack-a-thon

Hack-a-thon

June 12, 2025 10m Episode 728
Big pranks and even bigger mistakes have left us with a pair of curious tales for today's trip through the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get...
Mural High Ground

Mural High Ground

June 10, 2025 10m Episode 727
Curious stories always seem to sit on the fringes of conflict, as today's Cabinet tour will show. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy...
Trust the Process

Trust the Process

June 05, 2025 10m Episode 726
Let's meet two curious characters who took unique approaches to the world around them to become famous. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to...
Swarmed

Swarmed

June 03, 2025 10m Episode 725
Flying things are on the menu for today's visit to the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!  See...
Tilly's Wave

Tilly's Wave

May 29, 2025 10m Episode 724
Standing out in the world can take a lot of forms. These two stories are curious examples of just how great a mark we can make on the world. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking...
Quite a Trip

Quite a Trip

May 27, 2025 10m Episode 723
Travel is on the agenda today in the Cabinet. Enjoy these curious destinations and the tales they tell. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to...
Spoonful of Sugar

Spoonful of Sugar

May 22, 2025 10m Episode 722
Two curious geniuses, with stories that have to be heard to be believed. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
Blow It Up

Blow It Up

May 20, 2025 9m Episode 721
Today's tour through the Cabinet has us looking up. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See...
Danger, Will Robinson

Danger, Will Robinson

May 15, 2025 9m Episode 720
The best thing to do in a dangerous situation is to stay cool. Together, today's tales will give you all that and more. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today,...
Ten Cent Trouble

Ten Cent Trouble

May 13, 2025 10m Episode 719
On today's trip through the Cabinet, we'll meet a rowdy crowd and a solo visionary. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
Serpentine

Serpentine

May 08, 2025 9m Episode 718
Even small numbers can generate curioust tales, as today's tour will demonstrate. Enjoy! Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some...
Smoking Gun

Smoking Gun

May 06, 2025 10m Episode 717
Today's tour features a pair of curious performances, although for very different reasons and with wildly different legacies. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking...
They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

May 01, 2025 10m Episode 716
Oftentimes, you make an impact on the world around you by standing out. This pair of stories shows just some of the ways that can be done. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by...
Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open

April 29, 2025 9m Episode 715
Fire and ice are on the menu today. Enjoy your tour through the Cabinet! Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
Devil in the Details

Devil in the Details

April 24, 2025 9m Episode 714
Today's tour through the Cabinet features a pair of moments when story breaks into real life and changes things. Well, maybe. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking...
Screaming Mad

Screaming Mad

April 22, 2025 10m Episode 713
Madness can be curious. On today's tour, we'll see it lead to military tragedy and powerful art. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy...
Feeling Blue

Feeling Blue

April 17, 2025 9m Episode 712
Human curiosity has pointed to some amazing conclusions. Today's pair of stories are perfect examples of the power of a thoughtful mind. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking...
Sunk Cost

Sunk Cost

April 15, 2025 10m Episode 711
Wild ideas are on the agenda today as we stroll through another hallway of the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some...
Clean Your Plate

Clean Your Plate

April 10, 2025 9m Episode 710
There's a curious power in small things, as today's tour will prove. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See...
Fly By Night

Fly By Night

April 08, 2025 11m Episode 709
War often brings out the most curious aspects of the human mind. Today's tour through the Cabinet should help you get a glimpse of that. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking...
Solo Rescue

Solo Rescue

April 03, 2025 8m Episode 708
Two stories, two countries, but one very common thread: curiosity. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See...
Heartthrob

Heartthrob

April 01, 2025 10m Episode 707
Fighting for human rights shouldn't be a curious thing, but these two tales make for great additions to the Cabinet. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today,...
Catching On

Catching On

March 27, 2025 9m Episode 706
There are a lot of things in like to worry about, but these two examples are on the more curious side. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to...
Falsetto

Falsetto

March 25, 2025 10m Episode 705
The British Invasion never looks so weird as the one found in these two stories. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
Worst Year Ever

Worst Year Ever

March 20, 2025 9m Episode 704
Some people make the best with what they are handed and become legends as a result. Others just have to muddle through it. Let's examine some of each today. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities...
A Big Chill

A Big Chill

March 18, 2025 11m Episode 703
Reading minds and changing sides. Today's Cabinet tour is full of surprises. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
A Stone's Throw

A Stone's Throw

March 13, 2025 10m Episode 702
A legend, and a legendary experiment. Both are part of today's Cabinet tour. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious...
Big Bang

Big Bang

March 11, 2025 11m Episode 701
Some curiosities are hiden right among us, and others require a bit of searching. Today's tour will explore a bit of both. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking...

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