55 episodes
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast Callie Biggerstaff & Mark Renaudin
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4.2 • 44 Ratings
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A circus history podcast deep diving 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 your host and circus expert (sorta) 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.
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The Mickey Mouse Club Circus at Disneyland
We explore Disney's love affair with the circus and also uncover the history of the Mickey Mouse Club Circus . OH Yeah - thats right ...Walt Disney + Disneyland tried their hand at running their very own circus within the confines of the Disneyland park during its first year in business. It was very elaborate + VERY short lived. Hop on this wild ride with us - No height requirement!VIDEO LINKS+1987 Celebrity Circus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPhr1Eg7iiM+ 1994 Circus of the Stars: ...
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Le Pétomane: The Fartiste of the Moulin Rouge
Today's episode is a rootin tootin ride as we transport back to the high brow performances of 19th century Paris and the world famous Moulin Rouge - strap your booties in ( are you getting the posterior references here...) We are discussing Joseph Pujol the most famous and most well paid "Fartiste" that had graced the stage. This episode is a gut buster, so get ready for a stupid and silly journey back in time as we explore the fascinating performances of Le Pétomane - the fartomaniac.C...
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Sideshow Secrets: Acts meant to Shock + Awe
We do a deep dive (all the way down the gullet) exploring and dissecting sideshow performances meant to SHOCK and AWE. We chat about acts like the Human Blockhead, Sword Swallowing and more; get a glimpse on how these acts work, affect the human body and the sincere dangers involved. DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THESE AT HOME!Check our Instagram @circus.stories to view images we discuss during the episode.!*This podcast contains explicit language that may not be suitable for young childrenSupport t...
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Religion + Circus: The Traveling Circus Ministry
What do you think of when I say Circus Church? Or Clown church service? Not many people associate religion with the circus folk - but you might be mistaken. How do religion and circus collide ? Enjoy our LENGTHY episode as we explore how religion infiltrated circus and the history and genesis behind it. This podcast contains explicit languange.Visit our IG for images.Support the Show.+Follow Us on IG @circus.stories+Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.comRate, Review and Subscribe...
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Wheel of Death!
The WHEEL of Death also known as the Space Wheel. We are barreling into the new year with a chonky episode that is equally as dangerous. Please enjoy the ins and outs of the daredevil performance - the Wheel of Death (seriously like how and why do people do this!) We discuss the early to current iterations, the mechanics, and the perils involved! We also speak to current circus artist and generational circus performer Jansen Grant, who shares his first hand knowledge with 23 years of the Whee...
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HAUNTED Circus Stories
A very spooky episode where we explore a few ghost stories, sightings, and alleged hauntings that surround the circus and circus folk from the past. Are these strange occurences the real deal or simply legend? Listen and find out .. IF YOU DARE!Support the Show.+Follow Us on IG @circus.stories+Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.comRate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen!Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!
Customer Reviews
A must for circus/history/oddity fans!
Callie is amazing, informative and interesting to listen to. Her personal family experiences with the OG circus of our time makes it even better. I think Mark fulfills a much needed comic relief during some of the more fascinating, but also, sometimes sad, old-timey stories. I enjoy the dynamic because of their friendship and his curiosity.
I really want to listen to every episode
But the rambling and constant interruptions make it impossible to enjoy. The uhs ums and ahs don’t help either. Content is incredible, there’s nothing else out here like it. But it’s as if I’m listening to a skipping CD.
POTTY MOUTH
Please put “we use foul language” in your podcast description or something. We thought this would be a fun thing to listen to as a family. Wrong.