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Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast
The good, the bad, the unbelievable stories of circus history spanning centuries and all the way to present day marvels. Each month we deep dive into 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 host and generational circus photographer 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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 60 episodes
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast
Latest Episodes
Gibsonton aka "Gib Town"
We discuss the unique and incredibletown of Gibsonton Fl - a small town just miles away form Sarasota that was (and still is) a haven for performing circus, sideshow and carnival folk alike. With its unique permit and zoning laws, accommo...
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Episode 60
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2:19:27

Clown Talks w/ Cait the Clown
We talk ALL things clown with the fantastical Cait the Clown who just recently became apart of the illustrious Clown Egg Registry, a huge figure in the Wooster clown community and a successful working clown - performing in so many different for...
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Episode 59
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2:05:06

The Great Blondin
Enjoy a plunging deep dive into the incredible life and career of the Great Blondin who broke countless performative barriers as one of the most famous tight wire walkers of his day and still credited in so much of the artform's evolution in ci...
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Episode 58
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2:46:39

Spooky Circus; Media, Clowns, History - OH MY!
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...
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Episode 57
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3:12:20

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