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(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 [...]

Not much has been written or broadcast about Tattooed Ladies but this week we delve into that colorful and somewhat revealing world:

Amelia Klem Osterud explains how she came to write “The Tattooed Lady: A History,” the first-ever definitive history of the tattooed woman.

Two of the modern day ladies featured in the book, Charon Henning and Thrill Kill Jill [...]

Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast examines what’s behind those Unbelievable Predictions on August 22 Episode:

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? 

Unbelievable Facts About Buddy Holly’s Death on the August 1 Episode of Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast:

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 [...]