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Join us as we dive into the gripping memoirs of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, a Medal of Honor recipient and legendary American aviator. As the commander of the 94th Hat-in-the-Ring Squadron, Rickenbacker led his men to achieve the highest number of air victories of any American squadron during World War I. The flying circus referenced in the title alludes to the infamous German squadron commanded by the legendary Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen. Experience the thrilling tales of aerial combat and camaraderie as Rickenbacker recounts his extraordinary journey. (Introduction by Brett W. Downey)

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Fighting the Flying Circus by Eddie Rickenbacker. This is the WWI memoirs of Medal of Honor winner, Capt Eddie Rickenbacker. He fought in and eventually became commander of the 94th "Hat-in-the-Ring" Squadron, which ended the war with the highest number of air victories of any American squadron. The circus mentioned in the title refers to the German squadron commanded by the famous Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fighting-the-flying-circus-by-eddie-rickenbacker--6717016/support.

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.

Jerry of the Circus was a 1937 syndicated radio serial broadcast for a juvenile audience. It was presented in 130 15-minute episodes of which 128 are in existence today. The series followed the adventures of Jerry Dougan and his dog Rags with the Randall Brothers Circus from the time of his father's death in the spring to the end of that year's performance season. Jerry Dougan's adventures continued in the 1937 serial Jerry at Fair Oaks.

Welcome to the podcast! I’m Christopher Bardou…A retired infantry Paratrooper and conspiracy theorist with no filter. I talk about an array of different topics such as the paranormal, the supernatural, true crime, history, and a lot of other strange and dark topics. Anything goes here so sit back and enjoy. We’re out on this planet to have fun so I don’t take life very seriously anymore. Life is to short and I find it way to interesting not to talk about. Most important of all, is we have the Artists Edition. Where up coming artists can plug themselves in directly ...

It reads like a movie script. The year? 2003. The mission? Defeat hundreds of challengers to save the state of California and become its leader. But this wasn't a movie... it was a real-life election for governor that featured adult film stars, sumo wrestlers, comedians, and ended with the election of action star Arnold Schwarzenegger. In Total Recall: California’s Political Circus, CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash will unpack the scandal, partisanship, and celebrity of the Golden State’s 2003 recall election – and explore what it might have forecasted about politics ...

The Great War, World War I, changed the lives of millions in the U.S. Michael Coker, a Master’s in Public History student at NKU University recently discovered a trove of letters written by Cecil “Zeke” Gabriel and Louise Marsh during this period. Coker is working and annotating these documents, dating primarily from 1917-1919. This correspondence provides an intimate window into the lives of two West Virginians separated by a conflict which forever altered the course of history. Zeke became a mechanic of the 147th Aero Squadron, working on the first high-tech planes used in warfare. ...

Step into the eerie glow of the gypsy caravan fire and let the haunting tales of Oskar Dragan, a former sideshow ringmaster from old-world Romania, envelop you. Each episode unveils the chilling mysteries of individual sideshow performers, all painted in vivid, Poe-esque strokes. These stories aren't mere tales, but echoes of a bygone era, whispered from the lips of Dragan himself. As the flames crackle and dance, Oskar's voice will transport you to the grotesque world of a 19th-century sideshow, wrapping you in the inescapable grip of horror. Listen, if you dare, but remember: sometimes the ...

This podcast features in-depth histories of the stars working during the "golden age" of the American circus. Hosts: Mark Schmitt and Maureen Brunsdale