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
Jumbo The Elephant
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Measuring a staggering 3.2 meters high at the shoulder, and weighing 6000 kgs; we explore this massively influential and incredible elephant Jumbo, the sordid history behind his life and what animal experts and researchers can learn from revisiting his remains.
We dive deep into Jumbo's affect on advertising, creating a new word for "BIG" and the alleged conspiracy and mystery that swirls around his untimely death in 1885.
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