P. T. Barnum
Type: Person
As of November 2026, P. T. Barnum has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Morbid | Podcast. Josh Clark discusses P. T. Barnum in the "Selects: PT Barnum: More Complicated Than You've Heard" episode of Stuff You Should Know, highlighting the complexities of his character beyond the common perceptions. Additionally, the Morbid podcast references Barnum in the context of fairy lights and curses, suggesting his influence on popular culture and storytelling.
American showman and politician discussed throughout the transcript (museum, circus, politics, abolitionism).
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Morbid | Podcast |
How do different shows talk about P. T. Barnum?
2 shows discussed P. T. Barnum in these episodes.
- Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
- Morbid | Podcast — 1 episode
Who talks about P. T. Barnum on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up P. T. Barnum; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is P. T. Barnum mentioned alongside?
P. T. Barnum is most often mentioned alongside Clive Owen, Jerome Clock Company and Charles Stratton.
Mentioned together: Clive Owen, Jerome Clock Company, Charles Stratton, Barnum's American Museum, East Bridgeport, Autobiography, British Lyceum of Natural History, Bethl, Connecticut, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Barnum and Bailey Circus