Episode 1: Circus Fever and Carny Power

What is the meaning of the word "freak" and how has it changed through the ages?  

We'll explore that as well as give a short history of the sideshow, followed by the sad and murderous life of infamous freak show performer Gary Stiles Jr., aka, Lobster Boy.    

Sarah's paper can be found right here: FREAK SHOW PSYCHOLOGY

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Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

 

References:

Freak Show: Presenting Human Oddities for Amusement and Profit by Robert Bogdan

 

Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. by Fred Rosen

 

https://www.circusesandsideshows.com/owners/wardhall.html

 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lobster-boy-grady-stiles-lll-finds-love-with-bearded-lady-jessa-olmstead_n_56bbdaf8e4b08ffac123f422

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/feb/26/welcome-to-gibtown-the-last-freakshow-town-in-america