August 21, 2023 • 43 mins
On this episode, Joe take us to Gibsonton, a town that has been the winter home and retirement capital for circus and carnival workers, famous Showmen, and even some infamous “freaks” for nearly 100 years. For the first episode of this deep dive, we will explore the history of the traveling carnival, the establishment of “Gibtown” and we’ll meet a few of the extraordinary locals that called this “freak show” home.
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Music by: Modern Mimes
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