Latest History of circus Podcast Episodes
Minisode #01: Listener Stories
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - March 25, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutesWhat 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, ...
General Tom Thumb: The Incredible Life of Charles Stratton
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - March 04, 2021 10:00 - 2 hoursLarger 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...
Circus Foods: A Tasty History
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - February 18, 2021 08:00 - 2 hoursWhen 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 ...
Myrtle Corbin: "The Four Legged Girl" w/ Special Guest
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - January 28, 2021 08:00 - 2 hoursWe 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 ...
Circus Travel : Mostly Chooches
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - January 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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 ...
Family Circus Stories: Intro to Patreon!!
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - December 24, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutesA 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...
Clown Justice: The Clown Egg Registry
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - December 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourCLOWN 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 clown...
Clowning 101: Intro to Clowns
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - December 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourGet 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...
Seals + Sea Lions in the Circus
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - November 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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. T...
"Powders I Have Used": The Adventures of Annie Oakley
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - November 12, 2020 08:00 - 2 hoursIn 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 f...
The Lobster Boy Murders
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - October 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourAll 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...
The Making of Tod Browning's FREAKS (1932) w/ Special Guest
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - October 22, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursGooble 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 fil...
Flea Circusode - #1
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - October 15, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutesJust 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!
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - October 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourToday'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 answe...
Joseph Merrick : The Elephant Man
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - October 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourHalf 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 ...
Mabel Stark the Tiger Queen - Part 2: The First Female Tiger Tamer
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - September 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourThe 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! ...
Mabel Stark the Tiger Queen - Part 1: The First Female Tiger Tamer
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - September 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourTiger 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 whi...
Chang and Eng: Original Siamese Twins
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - September 10, 2020 07:00 - 2 hoursWe 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 j...
Circus Superstitions
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - September 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourWhat 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...
Miss Lala and The Iron Jaw
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - August 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis 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 +Em...
Zazel : The First Human Cannonball
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - August 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourToday 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 ...
THE 1944 HARTFORD CIRCUS FIRE
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - August 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourToday's episode revisits a darker, but more infamous day in circus history; the Hartford Circus Fire, which took place during the summer of 1944, taking the lives of 168 people and injuring over 700. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Ra...
THE 1944 HARTFORD CIRCUS FIRE
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - August 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourToday's episode revisits a darker, but more infamous day in circus history; the Hartford Circus Fire, which took place during the summer of 1944, taking the lives of 168 people and injuring over 700. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Ra...
PT Barnum - Part 2 : Merge of Barnum & Bailey
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - August 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourWe explore the continued story of PT Barnum as he meets many Bailey's including the one and only James Bailey -- the start of a beautiful friendship and maybe more fires. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: [email protected] Rate, Review and Subscribe wher...
PT Barnum - Part 1 : The Rise of Barnum
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - July 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourWelcome to the circus! We kick off the pod with the bad boy of circus, the man who coined the phrase "there's a sucker born every minute" -- MR PT BARNUM. Step right up and hear all the good, bad and ugly of this non - Hugh Jackman type circus impresario. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @cir...
PT Barnum - Part 1 : The Rise of Barnum
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast - July 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourWelcome to the circus! We kick off the pod with the bad boy of circus, the man who coined the phrase "there's a sucker born every minute" -- MR PT BARNUM. Step right up and hear all the good, bad and ugly of this non - Hugh Jackman type circus impresario. Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circ...
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