# Circus History

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Changing Australia: Antonella Thomas and building circus art in Australia

Forget the lion-tamers, sword-swallowers and bearded ladies. The art of circus has evolved over the years, showcasing feats of strength and creativity and even holding up a mirror to society and culture. For decades, Antonella Thomas has helped to reshape the circus in Australia, co-founding Roc ...

156 - Ringling Trains, Three Rings, And The Craft Of Comedy with Adam Kuchler

A hat flips, a wig sails, and an arena of sixteen thousand goes from breathless to thunderous—this is where Adam Kugler learned to make comedy work under pressure. We trace his path from the Ringling Brothers train to the Mad Apple stage in Las Vegas, unpacking the paradoxes that shape a clown: ...

Episode 164 Circus Tragedies and Mysteries of the South

The American circus promised wonder and spectacle—but behind the big top was a hidden world of danger, tragedy, and loss. In this episode, we explore the dark history of the circus, from deadly train wrecks and animal attacks to the mysterious death of aerialist Eva Clark. Discover the true stor ...

Guy Torry & Tony Tone

Guy Torry and Tony Tone join the show, promoting Orlando Funny Bone shows on May 23–24 • Guy shares his frequent flights from LA and jokes about using Viagra for energy • Touring complaints include coach flights, disruptive passengers, and gross airplane bathrooms • Tony prefers road travel in h ...

Circus Lessons for Museum Professionals, with Jennifer Lemmer Posey

What’s the role of wonder in experience design?   What can the circus teach us to make our exhibitions better? (Spoiler alert: a lot.) Could being “with it and for it” be the secret to success for museum projects? How much technology is too much? Can we really design for all five senses? Can an ...

WORLD RENOWNED WIZARD, AUTHOR OBERON ZELL RAVENHEART - LET'S TALK POLYAMORY

WORLD RENOWNED AUTHOR, WIZARD, ELDER IN THE MAGICKAL COMMUNITY, THE CO-CREATOR (WITH HIS DEARLY DEPARTED PARTNER IN LIFE, MORNING GLORY) OF THE TERM POLYAMORY, HE HAD THE FIRST POLY FAMILY "RAVENHEART", HE CREATED THE FIRST "UNICORNS" IN CIRCUS HISTORY AND HE WAS THE FIRST TO CLAIM THE IDENTITY ...

Wahpeton, North Dakota: When Lightning Struck the Circus in 1897

Wahpeton, North Dakota. The Twelve-year-old Edward Williams grips a rope with all his might, feet slipping in the muck. A grizzled circus worker rushes over to help. Edward stumbles back, wide-eyed. Suddenly, a blinding flash of lightning engulfs the big top. The main tent pole shatters under th ...

E269: This Is The Saddest Show (part II)

In our final episode on the world of Freak Shows, we’re closing the curtain with the incredible, tragic, and sometimes triumphant stories of the performers themselves. Meet Schlitzie, the performer who inspired Freaks (1932), a beloved and misunderstood figure of the sideshow world. Krao, the so ...

Sherlock Holmes - Mr Edwards

Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these ...

S2 Ep1916: ONE PLACE, MANY VOICES Deb Carson: Ringling Bros. Circus History

(4/6/2026) In this episode of One Place, Many Voices, host Nanette Wisesr chats with author Deb Carson about the history of the circus in Pinellas County and her book about her uncle Albert, one Ringling's most famous performers in advance of World Circus Day this month. Becoming FLO: A Mostly T ...