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Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast

55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago -

A circus history podcast exploring topics like, "How and WHY do Clowns paint their faces", "Who was the first ever Human Cannonball act", "What are common Circus Superstitions" and so much more! Join your host and circus expert (sorta) Callie B, as she shares various stories from circus history with her pal / co-host Mark. Complete with decoded circus lingo, fun circus facts, and circus stories from Callie B's own family. Theme song by The Cooties.

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Episodes

Religion + Circus: The Traveling Circus Ministry

March 07, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

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 languange. Visit our IG for images. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe ...

Wheel of Death!

February 01, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

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 perils involved! We also speak to current circus artist and generational circus performer Jansen Grant, who shares his first hand knowledge with 23 years of the Whe...

HAUNTED Circus Stories

October 19, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 83.9 MB

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: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Hagenbeck - Wallace Circus Trainwreck of 1918

September 21, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 89.9 MB

 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 languange. Visit our IG for images. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where e...

1970's Circus Vargas with Mama B

August 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

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: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Clown Talk with MEATBALL the Clown

July 03, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

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 the longest running tent circuses in the U.S. at the time, and so much more!  "How to Be a Clown": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbSn5mKFWps Support the sho...

Iron Jaw: Past + Present

May 25, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

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 below Main Source for the episode : Bandwagon; Vol 65. No 3 Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Revi...

Houdini + Halloween - PATREON (Unlocked)

April 20, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

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 +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Bo...

Circus Soccer Teams - PATREON (unlocked)

April 20, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

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: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Sideshow Secrets: Lady Illusions

March 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

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: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Lou Jacobs: The King of Clowns

February 09, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

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 on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

JoJo + Lionel; The Dog Faced Boy & The Lion Faced Man

November 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

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 them separately, their specific condition, and what made them unique and impactful, resonating through circus history and pop culture still to this day. Support th...

Jules Leotard; Father of the Flying Trapeze...and the Leotard

September 29, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 83.8 MB

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,  that really SHOWED it all, if you catch my drift!  "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze" (1867) - George Leybourne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDhG_4N...

The 5 Brothers of Ringling; an Origin Story

August 18, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

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/ Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listen...

Lillian Leitzel: The Queen of the Air

July 07, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 90.8 MB

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 of a diva streak.  Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Liste...

Circus World Theme Park

June 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

 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 show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Che...

Emmett Kelly: The World's Favorite Sad Clown

April 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

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: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

The Globe of Death

March 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

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 us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Illegal Pies

February 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

 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.com/watch?v=qY-dyz_iW1s FAST COMPANY 2017, Baking Brigade : https://www.fastcompany.com/40467645/how-pie-became-a-powerful-punchline-in-political-provocation ...

Jumbo The Elephant

January 27, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 92.5 MB

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 "BIG" and  the alleged conspiracy and mystery that swirls around his untimely death in 1885. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: c...

The Hilton Sisters: From Sideshow to the Silverscreen

December 20, 2021 20:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

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 - cough cough*) How do they become free? Listen to this wild ride of these incredibly talented sisters who triumph over evil - literally. Support the show +Fol...

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

October 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

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 bits and pieces of this fascinating story. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscri...

The Art of Pie Throwing: A Sloppy History

September 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

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 in the art of pie throwing. Watch Mr. Flip ( 1909 ):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcJaN9n3W6Q&feature=youtu.be Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.s...

Circus + Carnival Foods: Another Tasty History

July 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

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 the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + C...

The Zacchini Family : A Daredevil Dynasty

July 08, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

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 the cannon technology allowing them to soar farther than any cannon act before them!! Enjoy the video (link below) of the performance in  action and visit our i...

Horse Diving + The Story of Sonora Webster Carver

June 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

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 not included in the film!   Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you...

Minisode #02: Listener Stories

May 20, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MB

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! Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for List...

Circus in Film + TV

May 07, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 83.4 MB

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 can represent the circus as well as all the in-betweens. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Revi...

Clown College

April 22, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 85.5 MB

 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 - HOW TO BE A CLOWN (1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbSn5mKFWps Lou Jacobs performing for students 1982 - http://clownalley.blogspot.com/2021/04/lou-ja...

Minisode #01: Listener Stories

March 25, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MB

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 and we share a few of them with all of you!! Callie B also shares one of many epic circus memories of her own AND an extra special treat... a family story rel...

General Tom Thumb: The Incredible Life of Charles Stratton

March 04, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 89.3 MB

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 Barnum from financial hardship, his customized home and sometimes decadent lifestyle and all the fancy friends he makes during his rise to international stardom inc...

Circus Foods: A Tasty History

February 18, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 91.8 MB

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 marshmallow candy. You do not want to miss all the details on those confectionary wonders.  Watch Kaboom commercial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwu4LnrklJc...

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

January 28, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 100 MB

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 alleged rivals with other sideshow workers. For images we discuss during the episode visit our instagram @circus.stories Support the show +Follow Us on IG @...

Circus Travel : Mostly Chooches

January 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

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 chooches (trains). Please visit our instagram to see images of the train and more! amazing images of life on the train can be seen in link below: (credit: Stepha...

Family Circus Stories: Intro to Patreon!!

December 24, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

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 the 1970s,  some scary storm run ins and a few wild animal stories! Check it out and subscribe to  our patreon if you dig what you hear! You won't want to m...

Clown Justice: The Clown Egg Registry

December 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

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... resulting in -- you guessed it -- CLOWN JUSTICE! Clowns International:  https://www.clownsinternational.com/ Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +...

Clowning 101: Intro to Clowns

December 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

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 "scary". Click the link below if you want to see the scary "laffun" clown Callie B endured growing up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxQUwqAQHKg Support the...

Seals + Sea Lions in the Circus

November 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

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 land and sea creatures have shown audiences far and wide how they are still  "Nature's Most Mystifying Creatures" and so smart they can "do everything but talk...

"Powders I Have Used": The Adventures of Annie Oakley

November 12, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 87.7 MB

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 with a cocaine mishap, and most importantly...her dog Dave and how he played a role in her act.  Saddle up cowpoke and prepared to get blown away by this story .....

The Lobster Boy Murders

October 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

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.   Also, most events in the story take place  in Florida, you have been double warned.  Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circussto...

The Making of Tod Browning's FREAKS (1932) w/ Special Guest

October 22, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 97.9 MB

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 Browning found the "suggestion" for the film.  We also chat about the film's casting process,  production struggles, scathing critic reviews and more; you do not...

Flea Circusode - #1

October 15, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MB

Just a special Bonus circus story straight from Callie B's family roots. Enjoy this tiny "flea circusode" and don't shoot the messenger!   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/circusstories)

The Hair Hang - Dang a Lang!

October 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

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 @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Joseph Merrick : The Elephant Man

October 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

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 of chickens as doctors.   Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever y...

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

September 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

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.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

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

September 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

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 as she does all she can, and we mean ALL, to leave her past behind and get close to the tigers. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circ...

Chang and Eng: Original Siamese Twins

September 10, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 84.6 MB

 We do a deep dive and discuss the astounding lives of the original "Siamese Twins" Chang and Eng Bunker, and explore how they navigated a wild world of pirate captains, sideshow careers, crappy managers, and ... surely a complicated love life/lives. YES, this episode is longer than usual, but just like these two conjoined twins, we didn't DARE separate the episode into two parts!!  Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and ...

Circus Superstitions

September 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

What is good luck? What is bad luck? What are the generational practices to help ensure you survive your performance every day??!! Today we discuss the origins of some well known and not so well known Circus superstitions... and maybe Mark creates a few new ones. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Miss Lala and The Iron Jaw

August 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This episode sheds light on an incredible talent that is not too well known in circus history as a whole, however Miss Lala was undeniably a force to be reckoned with, breaking both gender and racial barriers; a true superstar of her time.  Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

Zazel : The First Human Cannonball

August 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Today we are going to explore the amazing story of the first recorded human cannonball act -- and get this ... the performer was a woman!!! GTFO Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!