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 the world famous and beloved character clown Weary Willie. Support the show ...
21 Apr 20221h 53min
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 world wide. Join us as we discuss its history, inner workings, the wild affects th...
17 Mar 20221h 51min
Illegal Pies
Throwing pies as a form of political protest? What are the repercussions for pie crimes? We deep dive into pie politics and activist groups of past and present that utilize pies for public protest as ...
24 Feb 20221h 39min
Jumbo The Elephant
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...
27 Jan 20222h 13min
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 starting in sideshow and soon become the biggest stars in Vaudeville but bogged do...
20 Des 20212h 42min
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 been born with a second face on the back of his head; and this face was dubbed h...
29 Okt 20211h 54min
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 this sticky slapstick act transcends circus and spread to mainstream by way of th...
2 Sep 20211h 26min
Circus + Carnival Foods: Another Tasty History
Enjoy this delicious episode full of fun origin stories from your favorite circus and carnival treats. Some more delicious than others and we found that the circus is great at improvising when it come...
29 Jul 20211h 55min
