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ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2011) – Inside money is an important part of any carnival or circus sideshow, we hear from sideshow historian James Taylor. “You pay a buck to get in and $50 to get out,” he jokes.  He explains the “inside money” concept this week on Ripley Radio and tells a few weird [...]

In This week’s episode: Mysteries and Conspiracies continue 52 years after pioneer rocker Buddy Holly died in a fiery plane crash. However, Buddy has not rested in peace as there are many theories surrounding that crash that are still being discussed and remain unsolved today.

(Sept. 26, 2011) – The re-emergence of Burlesque as a credible dance form and entertainment choice in today’s variety show presentations has a historical significance.

(Sept. 12, 2011) – Vivian Wheeler was starring on the midway as the Bearded Lady when her husband stole Richard, their 3-year old son. She never heard from either for more than 40 years.  Last year, Wheeler and Richard were happily reunited on national television.

Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2011) – Imagine this. You are a 4 year old girl and have never met your father, never seen a clown, and never been to a circus.  Then, one day your mother takes you to the circus, you walk back stage and you see this strange, tall man who your mom [...]

Fun-filled Episode set for August 15 includes latest Lady Gaga news:

Why do they risk their lives for the public and what kind of lives do they really live? 

We have that and much more some summer-time fun on the July 25 episode of Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast:

 Long live Ripley’s Famous Fertility Statues! We talk with Rachel Taylor this week – only one of the nearly 3,000 women who became shortly pregnant after touching the statues! Our coolest find this summer is the iKini! It’s a solar powered bikini  so you can charge your phone or iPod at the beach!  Plus more [...]

How about a six foot two Biker-looking dude who loves Cats and a lady who tells us all about her great-grandfather founding Hollywood and the Believe It or Not! story on how he came to name the city!  All on the July 11 episode of Ripley Radio. Join us at www.ripleyoddcast.com