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Circus Stories

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! Jo... Read more

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Ranked #1

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Lillian Leitzel: The Queen of the Air

Lillian Leitzel: The Queen of the Air

A truly high flying episode all about incredible aerialist and circus hall of famer, Lillian Leitzel. A star from the ju... Read more

7 Jul 2022

2hr 11mins

Ranked #2

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Circus World Theme Park

Circus World Theme Park

 FINALLY am I right! We embark on a very thrilling episode as we dive head first  (maybe on fire) into the past and unco... Read more

9 Jun 2022

1hr 53mins

Ranked #3

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Emmett Kelly: The World's Favorite Sad Clown

Emmett Kelly: The World's Favorite Sad Clown

Today's episode we explore all the origins and history behind the genius of famous "hobo clown" Emmett Kelly who created... Read more

21 Apr 2022

1hr 53mins

Ranked #4

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The Globe of Death

The Globe of Death

We speed into this episode and explore all that surrounds the Globe of Death; over a century old dare devil act known wo... Read more

17 Mar 2022

1hr 51mins

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Ranked #5

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Illegal Pies

Illegal Pies

 Throwing pies as a form of political protest? What are the repercussions for pie crimes? We deep dive into pie politics... Read more

24 Feb 2022

1hr 39mins

Ranked #6

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Jumbo The Elephant

Jumbo The Elephant

Measuring a staggering 3.2 meters high at the shoulder, and weighing  6000 kgs; we explore this massively influential an... Read more

27 Jan 2022

2hr 13mins

Ranked #7

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The Hilton Sisters: From Sideshow to the Silverscreen

The Hilton Sisters: From Sideshow to the Silverscreen

The World Famous Hilton Sisters. Not those Hilton sisters, but  Daisy and Violet Hilton, world famous conjoined twins st... Read more

20 Dec 2021

2hr 42mins

Ranked #8

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

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

In this incredibly spooky tale we explore the story and lore behind Edward Mordrake;  an english noble man said to have ... Read more

29 Oct 2021

1hr 55mins

Ranked #9

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The Art of Pie Throwing: A Sloppy History

The Art of Pie Throwing: A Sloppy History

In our season 1 wrap up we explore the classic physical comedy gag commonly associated with  circus  and clowning, but t... Read more

2 Sep 2021

1hr 26mins

Ranked #10

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Circus + Carnival Foods: Another Tasty History

Circus + Carnival Foods: Another Tasty History

Enjoy this delicious episode full of fun origin stories from your favorite circus and carnival treats. Some more delicio... Read more

29 Jul 2021

1hr 55mins

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