Cele mai bune Circus History podcast-uri (2024)

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Spooky Circus; Media, Clowns, History - OH MY! 3:12:20

15d ago3:12:20

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Send us a text OK OK! This is dense - we know!! But we love details - So dive right into this spooky but INFORMATIVE episode about why circus is so heavily affiliated with all things spooky- namely "scary clowns". We will explore some more spooky circus hauntings, circus depicted in the media, reasons for circus having such a "dangerous" reputation…

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Circus Tents - A Deep Dive 2:32:49

2M ago2:32:49

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Send us a text Enjoy this deep dive into the history of circus tents - how they are set up, torn down, and all the the bonkers man power that it all requires and intricate logistics involved . We also discuss the history of Ringling's TOP tent maker, tent design and its evolution from the Golden age of circus to present. VIDEO LINKS: https://www.yo…

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The Mickey Mouse Club Circus at Disneyland 2:22:08

4M ago2:22:08

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Send us a text We explore Disney's love affair with the circus and also uncover the history of the Mickey Mouse Club Circus . OH Yeah - thats right ...Walt Disney + Disneyland tried their hand at running their very own circus within the confines of the Disneyland park during its first year in business. It was very elaborate + VERY short lived. Hop …

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Le Pétomane: The Fartiste of the Moulin Rouge 1:45:56

5M ago1:45:56

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Send us a text Today's episode is a rootin tootin ride as we transport back to the high brow performances of 19th century Paris and the world famous Moulin Rouge - strap your booties in ( are you getting the posterior references here...) We are discussing Joseph Pujol the most famous and most well paid "Fartiste" that had graced the stage. This epi…

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Sideshow Secrets: Acts meant to Shock + Awe 2:41:56

7M ago2:41:56

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Send us a text We do a deep dive (all the way down the gullet) exploring and dissecting sideshow performances meant to SHOCK and AWE. We chat about acts like the Human Blockhead, Sword Swallowing and more; get a glimpse on how these acts work, affect the human body and the sincere dangers involved. DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THESE AT HOME! Check our In…

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Religion + Circus: The Traveling Circus Ministry 2:54:41

8M ago2:54:41

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Send us a text What do you think of when I say Circus Church? Or Clown church service? Not many people associate religion with the circus folk - but you might be mistaken. How do religion and circus collide ? Enjoy our LENGTHY episode as we explore how religion infiltrated circus and the history and genesis behind it. This podcast contains explicit…

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Wheel of Death! 2:41:19

9M ago2:41:19

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Send us a text The WHEEL of Death also known as the Space Wheel. We are barreling into the new year with a chonky episode that is equally as dangerous. Please enjoy the ins and outs of the daredevil performance - the Wheel of Death (seriously like how and why do people do this!) We discuss the early to current iterations, the mechanics, and the per…

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HAUNTED Circus Stories 2:01:33

1y ago2:01:33

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Send us a text A very spooky episode where we explore a few ghost stories, sightings, and alleged hauntings that surround the circus and circus folk from the past. Are these strange occurences the real deal or simply legend? Listen and find out .. IF YOU DARE! Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.c…

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Hagenbeck - Wallace Circus Trainwreck of 1918 2:10:34

1y ago2:10:34

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Send us a text We revisit the over 100 year old tragedy of the 1918 Hagenbeck Wallace circus trainwreck in Hammond Indiana. We uncover those presumably responsible for the incident, the subsequent causes, as well as the lore, conspiracies and ghost stories that still loom around the resting place of the deceased This podcast contains explicit langu…

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1970's Circus Vargas with Mama B 1:06:02

1y ago1:06:02

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Send us a text Please join me on a journey back to the 1970's where things were ...well very 1970's. Mama B shares some radical travel stories from her time working concessions with Circus Vargas. HOT DOGS baby! Another rad Patreon episode unlocked! Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.com Rate, Re…

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Clown Talk with MEATBALL the Clown 1:50:58

1+ y ago1:50:58

1:50:58

Send us a text ANOTHER CLOWN EPISODE! Today's episode we deep dive into the experience of former Cole Bros Circus clown, Meatball. Join Callie B as she picks Meatball's clown brain for all the juicy details of how he got into clowning, how he got his first circus gig, how he pieced his clown persona together, what is was like to travel with one of …

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Iron Jaw: Past + Present 2:51:00

1+ y ago2:51:00

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Send us a text Iron jaw is an aerial act where the performer is quite literally hanging only by their teeth. Enjoy learning about this centuries old act, and trust me we leave no stone unturned. Get into this episode with some serious TEETH TALK! To hear the unedited interview with Iron Jaw performer Nikki, please join our Patreon - link found belo…

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Circus Soccer Teams - PATREON (unlocked) 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

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Send us a text Much like every office that partakes in a company sports team... the Circus, namely Ringling Bros, was no different. OH and they were like REALLY good. Enjoy this unlocked Patreon episode all about Circus Soccer teams. also who knew?? Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.com Rate, Re…

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Houdini + Halloween - PATREON (Unlocked) 57:11

1+ y ago57:11

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Send us a text We explore the fascinating history of world renowned escape artist and magician Harry Houdini. Uncover some of his best kept secrets and how he performed his most famous feats. Discover details of his lavish lifestyle and of course, mine the cavernous mystery that haunts his early demise which fell on Halloween. Support the show +Fol…

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Sideshow Secrets: Lady Illusions 1:44:42

1+ y ago1:44:42

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Send us a text We unpack and analyze (maybe too much) a series of infamous sideshow attractions, the back stories that made them SOOO convincing, different iterations and of course... the secrets behind the illusions. Definitely check our IG for the visuals on this one! Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circusstoriespodca…

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Lou Jacobs: The King of Clowns 2:43:43

1+ y ago2:43:43

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Send us a text Honk Honk! ANOTHER CLOWN EPISODE! Enjoy this delightful tale about the incredibly innovative master clown who paved the way for many a clown after him. Creator of the tiny clown car and so many more beloved clown gags! Master clown... more like Genius Clown. https://youtu.be/IZKT_2WonPI - Jacobs + PeeWee Support the show +Follow Us o…

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JoJo + Lionel; The Dog Faced Boy & The Lion Faced Man 1:52:06

2y ago1:52:06

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Send us a text We explore these two very famous faces from Barnum's illustrious sideshow and the condition the two share known as "werewolf syndrome" . JoJo the Dog Faced boy and Lionel the Lion Faced man were much more than performers and though often mistaken for the other, these two men lived and performed very differently. We discuss each of th…

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Jules Leotard; Father of the Flying Trapeze...and the Leotard 2:01:50

2y ago2:01:50

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Send us a text Would you believe one man is responsible for the innovation of both the Flying Trapeze AND the well known garment, the Leotard! Well its true! Listen to hear how this very well built dude dared to soar through the air before anyone else, creating the aerial art form we know as the Trapeze, and the famous outfit he dawned to do it, th…

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The 5 Brothers of Ringling; an Origin Story 2:49:37

2y ago2:49:37

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Send us a text Join us on a wild journey as we track the very early beginnings of the 5 Ringling Brothers and their incredible rags to riches success story. An origin story that truly has everything. All the tenacity of the Little Rascals and the business sense of Barnum, without the humbug. For all things Ringling: https://www.ringling.org/ Suppor…

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Lillian Leitzel: The Queen of the Air 2:11:42

2+ y ago2:11:42

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Send us a text A truly high flying episode all about incredible aerialist and circus hall of famer, Lillian Leitzel. A star from the jump, standing a mere 4'9", less than 100 lbs in weight, yet performing aerial feats of Herculean proportion. Leitzel WAS an international superstar, complete with a juicy love life, lavish traveling demands and a bit…

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Circus World Theme Park 1:53:48

2+ y ago1:53:48

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Send us a text FINALLY am I right! We embark on a very thrilling episode as we dive head first (maybe on fire) into the past and uncover the history behind fallen amusement park CIRCUS WORLD, with plans that included a 19 story Elephant shaped hotel, just 10 miles down the road from Disney World. And the mouse perhaps was not into it. Support the s…

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Emmett Kelly: The World's Favorite Sad Clown 1:53:19

2+ y ago1:53:19

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Send us a text Today's episode we explore all the origins and history behind the genius of famous "hobo clown" Emmett Kelly who created the world famous and beloved character clown Weary Willie. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.com Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Li…

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The Globe of Death 1:51:57

2+ y ago1:51:57

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Send us a text We speed into this episode and explore all that surrounds the Globe of Death; over a century old dare devil act known world wide. Join us as we discuss its history, inner workings, the wild affects this act has on its riders ( G- force!) and the physics that make it a reality. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email …

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Illegal Pies 1:39:32

2+ y ago1:39:32

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Send us a text Throwing pies as a form of political protest? What are the repercussions for pie crimes? We deep dive into pie politics and activist groups of past and present that utilize pies for public protest as well as the ramifications linked with these non consensual pie throwing. This is serious!!?? Rupert Murdoch pie : https://www.youtube.c…

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Jumbo The Elephant 2:13:40

3y ago2:13:40

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Send us a text Measuring a staggering 3.2 meters high at the shoulder, and weighing 6000 kgs; we explore this massively influential and incredible elephant Jumbo, the sordid history behind his life and what animal experts and researchers can learn from revisiting his remains. We dive deep into Jumbo's affect on advertising, creating a new word for …

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The Hilton Sisters: From Sideshow to the Silverscreen 2:42:26

3y ago2:42:26

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Send us a text The World Famous Hilton Sisters. Not those Hilton sisters, but Daisy and Violet Hilton, world famous conjoined twins starting in sideshow and soon become the biggest stars in Vaudeville but bogged down with the worst guardians EVER who try to enter them into some sort of "conservatorship" at age 19 - SOUND FAMILIAR? (*britney spears …

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Halloween Stories: The Legend of Edward Mordrake w/ Krysta Z 1:54:32

3y ago1:54:32

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Send us a text In this incredibly spooky tale we explore the story and lore behind Edward Mordrake; an english noble man said to have been born with a second face on the back of his head; and this face was dubbed his "devil twin". Is this fact or fiction, or a little bit of both? We are joined by sideshow aficionado Krysta Z as we break down the bi…

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The Art of Pie Throwing: A Sloppy History 1:26:02

3y ago1:26:02

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Send us a text In our season 1 wrap up we explore the classic physical comedy gag commonly associated with circus and clowning, but this sticky slapstick act transcends circus and spread to mainstream by way of the silver screen. We discuss the differences between circus and "hollywood" pie throwing, some famous pie fights, and the integral rules i…

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Circus + Carnival Foods: Another Tasty History 1:55:29

3+ y ago1:55:29

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Send us a text Enjoy this delicious episode full of fun origin stories from your favorite circus and carnival treats. Some more delicious than others and we found that the circus is great at improvising when it comes to concessions! We also learned that America loves to fry stuff, but how we arrive at that conclusion is always an adventure. Support…

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The Zacchini Family : A Daredevil Dynasty 1:55:58

3+ y ago1:55:58

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Send us a text In this high flying episode we plunge head first into the famous generational circus family The Zacchini's best known for their thrilling double cannon ball act that spanned nearly 7 decades and toured world wide. Listen to find out their secrets and all their wild adventures and unfortunate accidents along the way as they perfect th…

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Horse Diving + The Story of Sonora Webster Carver 1:35:13

3+ y ago1:35:13

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Send us a text We explore a bit of history not often uncovered - high platform horse diving !!! We also explore the life and adventures of one of the most famed female horse divers Sonora Webster Carver, who was the inspiration for popular Disney film 'Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken' (1991) However we discuss so much more to Sonora's story that was no…

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Minisode #02: Listener Stories 44:59

3+ y ago44:59

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Send us a text Number two skidooo. This will all makes sense after you have a listen. In our Minisode #2 where we asked YOU the listeners, to send in some of your favorite, scariest or most memorable Circus Stories and Callie B also shares one of many epic circus memories of her own AND another gem to share... a family story released from the Vault…

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Circus in Film + TV 2:00:30

3+ y ago2:00:30

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Send us a text In this riveting episode Callie and Mark do an exploration of Circus and Circus Life as represented in main stream media, namely film and television and Callie's uses popular pieces of media, old and new, that feature Circus and how accurately these media works capture the Circus, some common circus film tropes and how falsely media …

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Clown College 2:03:26

3+ y ago2:03:26

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Send us a text Mark and Callie discuss the "World Famous" Ringling Bros Clown College! Are clowns born or are they made?? What do they actually teach at Clown College and how did it start? Also, what other places offer clown schooling! All that and more silly stuff in this VERY smart episode. Fun sources discussed in episode: RBBB Clown College - H…

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Minisode #01: Listener Stories 53:45

3+ y ago53:45

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Send us a text What do run away trains, circus animal processions, and going to the circus on psychedelics all have in common!!?? Well, not much, but these are just a glimpse of what our listeners shared with us for our FIRST ever Minisode where we asked YOU the listeners, to send in some of your favorite, scariest or most memorable Circus Stories …

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General Tom Thumb: The Incredible Life of Charles Stratton 2:08:49

3+ y ago2:08:49

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Send us a text Larger than life is a cliché but in this case it is more true than ever! In this episode we discuss General Tom Thumb aka Charles Stratton. One of PT Barnum's first talent finds, and arguably the first international child star... starting at the mere age of 4! We explore Stratton's controversial career beginnings, how he saves PT Bar…

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Circus Foods: A Tasty History 2:12:43

3+ y ago2:12:43

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Send us a text When you think Circus, what tasty treats come to mind? In this mouth watering episode we are discussing a brief history on a few fan favorites often served at a traditional Circus ...cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts and so much more! We also explore a few Circus inspired foods and their origins including the infamous CIRCUS PEANUTS mar…

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Myrtle Corbin: "The Four Legged Girl" w/ Special Guest 2:24:38

4y ago2:24:38

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Send us a text We celebrate the one and only Myrtle Corbin and discuss her incredible life AND incredible wage she earned (get that money girl). Joined by a very special guest - Krysta Z, the trio do a dive deep into Myrtle's many life experiences, encounters with curious doctors, her travels working with "Mr. Circus" himself - PT Barnum, and her a…

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Circus Travel : Mostly Chooches 1:44:38

4y ago1:44:38

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Send us a text In this episode we explore a brief overview of how the Circus travels and its evolution over the years. We discuss the various methods of travel used world wide, and how some countries deal with their location limitations. We also take dive deep into the life on the Ringling Bros Train - and where it is now!! It is indeed mostly choo…

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Family Circus Stories: Intro to Patreon!! 33:10

4y ago33:10

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Send us a text A sneak peek of our Patreon because it is the season for giving!! Here is a sample of what you can expect if you subscribe to the patreon ... get ready for a killer interview with Callie B's father as he recants his time as a kid visiting Jungle Land and seeing Mabel Stark perform, PLUS his experience traveling with Circus Vargas in …

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Clown Justice: The Clown Egg Registry 1:37:57

4y ago1:37:57

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Send us a text CLOWN JUSTICE! Learn about the time honored tradition of painting EGGS -- YAH! You read that right -- Eggs ... to register one's clown makeup and protect the artist's identity. This seriously silly episode covers official clown business practices, info on a famous clown CHURCH and how clowns police within the clown community... resul…

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Clowning 101: Intro to Clowns 1:53:00

4y ago1:53:00

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Send us a text Get your best clown shoes and a funny pen that squirts water - its time for a clown quiz. We do a medium dive into the origins of clowning. We discuss the three different types of clown face paint and where it stems from, we chew on some solid "clown-isms" and show lingo, AND explore when and WHY did people start viewing clowns as "s…

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Seals + Sea Lions in the Circus 1:48:05

4y ago1:48:05

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Send us a text In this flipping rad episode we discuss how seals AND ...sea lions have become a thing of the past in American circus. We discuss some SERIOUS seal and sea lion cuteness, habitat behavior, early circus beginnings, their life performing on the road and of course some silly animal shenanigans. These incredibly intelligent and ADORABLE …

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"Powders I Have Used": The Adventures of Annie Oakley 2:05:37

4y ago2:05:37

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Send us a text In this episode we move out WEST!!! We explore the wild life and adventures of Annie Oakley, best known for her sharp shooting skills and top billing act with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Hear about how Annie was requested to shoot at people's faces -- OFTEN, how she helped advance the way film captures motion, her brief run in wit…

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The Lobster Boy Murders 1:55:50

4y ago1:55:50

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Send us a text All we gotta say is WHOA! In our devilish episode 13, we merge the two best things; Circus/Sideshow and True Crime. We explore the unbelievable murders and trials that centered around Grady Stiles Jr. AKA "The Lobster Boy". This dude is a real SOB and trigger warning - this episode is a real life horror movie. You have been warned. A…

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The Making of Tod Browning's FREAKS (1932) w/ Special Guest 2:20:27

4y ago2:20:27

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Send us a text Gooble Gobble, Gooble Gobble - One of us, One of us ... Join us for this BEHEMOTH episode as we deep dive into the controversy that swirled around the cult classic, Tod Browning's 1932 film FREAKS! Callie B and Mark are joined by sideshow aficionado, Krysta Z as the trio explore Browning's film career; it's ups and downs and where Br…

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The Hair Hang - Dang a Lang! 1:31:12

4y ago1:31:12

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Send us a text Today's episode we explore the illusive act - The Hair Hang! Yeah! The act of quite literally hanging by one's hair. No tricks or magic here, this act is legit. BUT how the heck do these performers do it!? And what is their hair care regimen? ALSO does it hurt? All of this and more will be answered! Support the show +Follow Us on IG …

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Joseph Merrick : The Elephant Man 1:43:49

4y ago1:43:49

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Send us a text Half Man / Half Elephant ... HARDLY!! Join us as we revisit the life of Joseph Merrick aka The Elephant Man. We discuss his trials and tribulations as he navigates an unforgiving world but DO NOT WORRY.. this story has a happy ending ....sorta! We also chat about David Lynch's film adaption of this true story, and discuss the topic o…

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Mabel Stark the Tiger Queen - Part 2: The First Female Tiger Tamer 1:14:00

4y ago1:14:00

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Send us a text The riveting conclusion to Mabel Stark's incredible story. We continue our journey with the infamous Tiger Queen of the circus and her increasing number of husbands and tiger attacks. Mabel gets a taste for Hollywood, rubs elbows with Mae West and discovers a magical place called Jungle Land! Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus…

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Mabel Stark the Tiger Queen - Part 1: The First Female Tiger Tamer 1:22:04

4y ago1:22:04

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Send us a text Tiger King move OVER!! Mabel Stark can surely be labeled the Tiger Queen. As the first female headlining a Big Cat act in a U.S. circus, Mabel paved the way for so many female trainers that followed. Small in stature, but tough as nails, and a voice that could arguably shatter glass. Join us while we explore Mabel's rise to stardom a…

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