Latest History of circus Podcast Episodes
Sideshow Secrets: Acts meant to Shock + Awe
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - April 12, 2024 16:00 - 2 hoursWe 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:...
Religion + Circus: The Traveling Circus Ministry
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 2 hoursWhat 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 b...
Wheel of Death!
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - February 01, 2024 08:00 - 2 hoursThe 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...
HAUNTED Circus Stories
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - October 19, 2023 07:00 - 2 hoursA 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.stori...
Hagenbeck - Wallace Circus Trainwreck of 1918
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - September 21, 2023 07:00 - 2 hoursWe 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 dece...
1970's Circus Vargas with Mama B
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - August 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourPlease 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 u...
Clown Talk with MEATBALL the Clown
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - July 03, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourANOTHER 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,...
Iron Jaw: Past + Present
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - May 25, 2023 13:00 - 2 hoursIron 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, p...
Houdini + Halloween - PATREON (Unlocked)
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - April 20, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutesWe 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...
Circus Soccer Teams - PATREON (unlocked)
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - April 20, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutesMuch 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...
Sideshow Secrets: Lady Illusions
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - March 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourWe 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 @c...
Lou Jacobs: The King of Clowns
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - February 09, 2023 08:00 - 2 hoursHonk 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 - Jaco...
JoJo + Lionel; The Dog Faced Boy & The Lion Faced Man
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - November 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourWe 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 ...
Jules Leotard; Father of the Flying Trapeze...and the Leotard
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - September 29, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursWould 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 t...
The 5 Brothers of Ringling; an Origin Story
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - August 18, 2022 19:00 - 2 hoursJoin 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 thi...
Lillian Leitzel: The Queen of the Air
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - July 07, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursA 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 ...
Circus World Theme Park
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - June 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourFINALLY 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 ...
Emmett Kelly: The World's Favorite Sad Clown
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - April 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourToday'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 Subsc...
The Globe of Death
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - March 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourWe 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...
Illegal Pies
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - February 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourThrowing 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!!?? ...
Jumbo The Elephant
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - January 27, 2022 08:00 - 2 hoursMeasuring 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 aff...
The Hilton Sisters: From Sideshow to the Silverscreen
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - December 20, 2021 20:00 - 2 hoursThe 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 ag...
Halloween Stories: The Legend of Edward Mordrake w/ Krysta Z
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - October 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourIn 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 a...
The Art of Pie Throwing: A Sloppy History
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - September 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourIn 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 f...
Circus + Carnival Foods: Another Tasty History
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - July 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourEnjoy 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 co...
The Zacchini Family : A Daredevil Dynasty
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - July 08, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourIn 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 ...
Horse Diving + The Story of Sonora Webster Carver
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - June 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourWe 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...
Minisode #02: Listener Stories
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - May 20, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesNumber 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.....
Circus in Film + TV
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - May 07, 2021 08:00 - 2 hoursIn 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 ci...
Clown College
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - April 22, 2021 07:00 - 2 hoursMark 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 ...
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