American Carnival: Barnum Project

Season 2.16 Railway Behemoth

Witness the rise of P.T. Barnum’s monstrous railway empire!

Season 2.17 The Spectacular Jumbo

Discover Jumbo the elephant, from his humble origins to his tragic, untimely death, and uncover the remarkable legacy that he left behind.

Season 2.18 Barnum and Bailey

Barnum and Bailey, the perfect pair. How did these two become the greatest showmen in history?

Season 2.19 How it Ended

Tune in to hear more about the end of Barnum’s life, legacy and his death!

Season 1.1 Ivy Island

Follow young Barnum as he discovers Ivy Island.

Season 1.2 The Lottery

Listen to an anecdote from Barnum's young life highlighting both his showmanship and his humbug! Phineas Barnum, a young store clerk, makes a rash decision with a peddler, and as a result has to work his way out of a tight bind.

Season 1.3 Chang and Eng

Listen to the unbelievable and tragic life of the original Siamese twins, Chang and Eng, and their adventures touring with the infamous P. T. Barnum.

Season 1.4 Jailed for Libel

Liar, Liar, Robes on Fire. Barnum doesn't stand for anyone's lies, even a minister's.

Season 1.5 Joyce Heth

This episode is about the Joyce Heth hoax, which made P. T. Barnum famous in the entertainment industry.

Season 1.6 Signor Vivalla

New York juggler Signor Antonio, Professor of Equilibrium and Place Dancing, is recruited by the infamous P. T. Barnum. Changing the man's name to Vivalla to sound more ethnic, Barnum hypes the once-nobody to stardom.