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Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast
The good, the bad, the unbelievable stories of circus history spanning centuries 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 • 65 episodes
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast
Latest Episodes
1970's Circus Vargas with Billy B
THIS is what Circus Stories is all about folks! Tall tales and circus lore. Strap in and hold on while I interview Billy B (my dad) who dishes all the tea about his early days visiting Jungle Land, traveling with Circus Vargas in its 'heyday', ...
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Episode 65
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1:59:28

Hair Hang Deep Dive w/ Christopher Williams
Hair Hang - Dang a lang! This episode is full of secrets, stories and all the juicy details of life on the road as a present day hair hang circus performer. Join us as we ask all the questions and get all the info from famed generational circus...
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Episode 64
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Johnny Eck: The Half Boy
Often billed as the "Half Boy" but more accurately dubbed "The Most Remarkable Man Alive" by Robert Ripley (of Ripley's Believe It or Not), Johnny Eck was a born performer, as well as showman, magician, movie star, wood worker, fine art painter...
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Episode 63
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2:20:50

Carnival chats w/ Holden
Step right up ... Step right up! feast your ears on the real life account of a present day carnival worker and entreprenuer. Learn some wild new 'carnie' lingo, carnival superstitions, and the nitty gritty ins and outs of what its like to be a ...
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Episode 62
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2:24:00

Francesco Lentini: The Three Legged Wonder
We explore the life and career of fascinating and worldly sideshow performer Francesco "Frank" Lentini aka The Great Lentini, born with three legs, four feet and two functional sets of genitalia! Join us on our deep dive into his early life, va...
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Episode 61
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1:58:12
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