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January 3, 2024 90 mins

Grant takes us back to the Gilded Age with the origin story of the word "JUMBO". A tale at times hilarious and heartbreaking. Our story starts in East Africa and winds its way through Europe before arriving in New York. Buckle up for this story, it can feel like a real circus.

Do you know how a massive elephant ended up being the talk of the town and even changing the English language? Buckle up because this episode takes you on a wild ride through the life and legend of Jumbo the Elephant. Picture this: a journey from the African plains to the heart of America's circus ring, loaded with drama, unexpected twists, and a touch of celebrity sparkle. Maia and Grant are here to unpack the quirky, tragic, and utterly captivating story that is sure to make you laugh, possibly tear up, and definitely leave you with some killer stories to share. So, ready to find out how Jumbo went from big to jumbo-sized in people's hearts? Hit play, and let’s get this show on the road!

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:12:30 The Elephant In the Room

00:18:55 Marketing Genius of Barnum

00:24:40 Tragic Curtain Call

00:30:15 Memorialized in Memorabilia

00:41:25 The Ethical Elephant in the Room

00:59:10 Teaching with Trunks

01:18:45 Circus and Society

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