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Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast
The good, the bad, the unbelievable stories from circus history. Each month we deep dive into topics like, "How do Clowns paint their faces and WHY", "Who was the first Human Cannonball act", "Circus Superstitions" and so much more! Join host and generational circus photographer Callie B as she explores circus history from centuries past all the way to present day marvels; accompanied by her pals/co-hosts Mark & Aíne . Complete with decoded circus lingo, fun circus facts, and first hand circus stories from Callie B's own family. Theme song by The Wolves of Glendale.
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast
Latest Episodes
Legacy of the Tattooed Lady
Buzz Buzz - today's episode we discover the mysteries behind the famed sideshow exhibition of "The Tattooed Lady". How much were they paid? Who actually gave them their tattoos? How long did their tattoos take? And why did they actually decide ...
Tiny Tim
Come join us as we "tip toe through the tulips" and discuss whom some have described as the "original goth" and all around quirky dude, Tiny Tim! The singer - not the other one -- and what is his connection with the circus!?We also share...
Katie Sandwina; Lady Hercules
We are talking strong women today! Katharina Brumbach, more commonly known as Katie Sandwina or Lady Hercules was, for a time, a headlining act at the famed Barnum and Bailey's circus and considered the "perfect" female specimen. We dive deep i...
Maria Rasputin; Daughter of the Mad Monk
We are SO Back! And boy this is a deep cut my friends... A wild ride where lore, exile and circus collide. While Mark takes a family sabbatical; Callie B is joined by circus "scholar" Aíne Norris and together the two explore Maria Rasputi...
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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', ...
Fan Mail
Hey, ex cat trainer and elephant guy on multiple big shows (Cole Bros, Ringling Red, Carson and Barnes to name a few). Have a few suggestions on people to interview, listen to your guys cast all the time, and even got to listen to the Gibtown one while I was working my FedEx route in Gibtown.
Brentwood, New York