Episode
75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
41:22
Published: Fri Oct 15 2021
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Chapters
This podcast episode covers the disturbing history of circuses that profited off people with physical differences, referred to as "freaks."
00:00 - 03:14 (03:14)
Summary
This podcast episode covers the disturbing history of circuses that profited off people with physical differences, referred to as "freaks." It highlights the exploitation and mistreatment of these individuals for the sake of entertainment and profit.
Episode75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
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Two unique-looking brothers from rural Virginia were exploited by a circus showman who labeled them as savages and subjected them to the life of modern slaves.
03:14 - 11:12 (07:57)
Summary
Two unique-looking brothers from rural Virginia were exploited by a circus showman who labeled them as savages and subjected them to the life of modern slaves. They were persuaded to abandon their work on the farm for hopes of living a better life, but little did they know they were being exploited.
Episode75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
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The Ku Klux Klan held a rally in D. C. in 1926, a year before the Brothers Circus Act returned home.
11:12 - 16:37 (05:24)
Summary
The Ku Klux Klan held a rally in D. C. in 1926, a year before the Brothers Circus Act returned home. Kenny Shelton convinced the Muse Brothers to come and join the circus, but it seems he kidnapped them away from their family and their mother.
Episode75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
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The Mews brothers were trafficked and held against their will for 13 years until the police showed up at the circus and Harriet gave a harrowing explanation.
16:37 - 26:45 (10:07)
Summary
The Mews brothers were trafficked and held against their will for 13 years until the police showed up at the circus and Harriet gave a harrowing explanation. The family eventually won their court case against the Ringling Brothers Circus and were awarded their wages for the 13 years of work.
Episode75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
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The podcast discusses the controversial nature of the circus and sideshow industry, questioning the treatment of animals and performers alike.
26:45 - 33:30 (06:45)
Summary
The podcast discusses the controversial nature of the circus and sideshow industry, questioning the treatment of animals and performers alike. It also touches on the history of "freak shows" in the early 1900s and their impact on individuals.
Episode75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
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The term "clickbait" applies even to the past when it comes to the albino Ecuadorian cannibals who were used as a marketing strategy to attract people to pay money to observe them play musical instruments.
33:30 - 35:28 (01:58)
Summary
The term "clickbait" applies even to the past when it comes to the albino Ecuadorian cannibals who were used as a marketing strategy to attract people to pay money to observe them play musical instruments.