logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2022
26m 47s

SYMHC Classics: P.T. Barnum's Biggest St...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

This 2012 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina covers some of the performers he worked with, including General Tom Thumb. Swedish singer Jenny Lind, and his biggest act, Jumbo the Elephant. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Yesterday
Charles Sumner, Revisited (part 2)
<p>The second installment of our episode on Charles Sumner picks up in the wake of his controversial antiwar speech. He next argued a school integration case before the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.</p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Sumner, Charles (1811-187 ... Show More
39m 49s
Nov 24
Charles Sumner, Revisited (part 1)
<p>The first installment of the deeper examination of Charles Sumner's life begins with his early years, including his close relationships with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Samuel Gridley Howe.</p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)." Encycl ... Show More
35m 52s
Nov 22
SYMHC Classics: Thomas Cook
<p>This 2019 episode covers Thomas Cook, a pioneer of the idea of a travel agency to manage tourist holidays. But Cook was initially motivated by his support of the temperance movement and his deeply held religious beliefs.&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More
28m 33s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2019
BTS, Elton John & 2019's Biggest Touring Stars
Billboard touring chart manager Eric Frankenberg joins Gary and Trevor to recap the biggest stars of stage over the first half of the year, from BTS to Elton John, Ed Sheeran, New Kids on the Block and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 
51m 59s
Mar 2024
5 Questions: Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamata and Rainn Wilson
Comedians Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata reveal their experiences meeting Beyoncé and actor Rainn Wilson talks to Elyse about which historical figure was left out of Oppenheimer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
23m 57s
Oct 2023
Rhiannon Giddens
The Grammy award-winning American singer sits down with Andrew Mueller to discuss her remarkable career and mission to highlight the untold stories of people who have contributed to musical history in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
31m 59s
Jan 2024
BIG FACTS feat. J STONE
Artist J STONE joins the show and chops it up with the BIG FACTS crew! | Visit: www.bigfactspod.com | Follow: @BigFactsPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
52m 11s
May 2018
SpongeBob SquarePants
Director Tina Landau, musical supervisor Tom Kitt, and star Ethan Slater chat with Rebecca about their hyper-energized, uniquely conceived new musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
45m 4s
Feb 2018
Ep. 18: Music! Marian Anderson, The Great Caruso and more!
Episode 18 of the most engaging history podcast for kids! Did the invention of the record player make an opera singer named Enrique Caruso the first superstar of music? It might just have. What did Marian Anderson do when she was denied the stage at a theatre because of the color ... Show More
24m 23s
Jul 2019
Best of Billboard on Broadway: Sara Bareilles and 'Waitress'
After a nearly four year run, the singer-songwriter's acclaimed first musical will close in early 2020; a throwback to Bareilles' chat with Rebecca, along with actors Will Swenson and Betsy Wolfe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
31m 30s
Apr 2022
BEST of Grammys 2022, This Is Us Cast Says Goodbye - Daily Pop 04/04/22
Lady Gaga saves the day for SZA as she approached the Grammys stage, Mandy Moore teases new music and Machine Gun Kelly shares a bad double date experience with Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson. Plus, Get Organized with The Home Edit stars Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin talk working ... Show More
41m 59s