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.

Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Callie Biggerstaff & Mark Renaudin, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Callie Biggerstaff & Mark Renaudin hosts Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast, a history show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #68

  Tiny Tim

  Jul 10, 20261h 29m

  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 some VERY interesting circus lingo and stories from the vault! Two audio versions of “Tip Toe Through The Tulips With Me” shared in this episode use the original public domain sheet music and were created by Andy Rinaldi of tasker-morris sounds . Thank you so much, Andy! Spotify playlist (featuring two versions of "Tip Toe): Full first appearance on Johnny Carson Tiny Tim’s entire wedding to Miss Vicky on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson Tiny Tim in Diet Pepsi commercial (1991) “Tiptoe Thru The Tulips” in Insidious (first time it plays - NOTE: SPOILERS) Tiny Tim on The Howard Stern Show (1995) Support the show +Follow Us on IG @circus.stories +Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.com Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen! Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!

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  Episode #67

  Katie Sandwina; Lady Hercules

  Jun 10, 20261h 15mS0

  <p>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 into her life, career, family and of course amazing feats of strength which will blow your socks off!</p><p>+Check out our IG for images we discuss during the episode!!</p><p><br/></p><p>images and photos sourced from Stark Center.org</p><p>++View videos of Sandwina + Son Teddy Brumbach (link above) </p><p><br/></p><p...

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  Episode #66

  Maria Rasputin; Daughter of the Mad Monk

  May 4, 20261h 40mS0

  <p>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 Rasputin's, daughter of infamous mystic and alleged healer Grigori Rasputin (friend to the last imperial family of Russia- ever heard of 'em!) I don't want to spoil the ending so just have a listen...</p><p>{ This episode contains explicit language that may not be suitable for young children }</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>...

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  Episode #65

  1970's Circus Vargas with Billy B

  Aug 30, 20251h 59mS0

  <p>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', storm blow downs, epic Hey Rubes and a run in with the real Rocky Dennis. I mean this episode literally has it all!</p><p><br/></p><p>Support the show</p><p><br/>+Follow Us on IG @circus.stories<br/>+Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.com<br/>Rate, Review and Subscribe where ever you...

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  Episode #64

  Hair Hang Deep Dive w/ Christopher Williams

  Aug 6, 20252h 1mS0

  <p>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 performer Christopher Williams, best known for his hair hang act but he is so much more!! {This episode contains explicit language and content}</p><p><br/></p><p>Support the show</p><p><br/>+Follow Us on IG @circus.stories<br/>+Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.com<br/>Rate, Review and Subscribe...

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