PT Barnum: The Original Influencer
Feb 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 24
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Episode description
Penny and Midge talk about the history and development of circus sideshows, from PT Barnum to today's attractions like Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Were sideshows exploitive or empowering? What did sideshow performers actually think about their experience? Is Midge the only person who liked AHS: Freak Show? Tune in to find out!
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars.
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