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  • 416: A Holiday Hoobie Whatty? feat. Glenn (@theartistminotaur)
    After a summer hiatus, Barney returns for a Holiday special with Glenn (AKA @theartistminotaur). Amidst heavy discussions of abuse & consent within the community, Barney's crone ambitions & Glenn's vocal transition, the two unveil an incredibly exciting new event coming in 2026; the Fag Farm!

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    1 hr 9 min
  • 415: Crash, Whack, Blep
    With permission to do nothing granted by a guest falling through, Barney says sayonara for now! The Big Top promises to return in full force once some much-needed recuperation over the rest of the summer is achieved.

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    13 min
  • 414: WHOMP WHOMP
    It's International Clown Week! Celebrate by listening to Barney talk about mental health, gatekeeping in the kink scene and needing therapy, as well as being vulnerable about the growth and future direction of the podcast and other projects.

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    41 min
  • 413: Moving Gainly Forward feat. Stannum
    This week, Barney is joined by Thicc Radio host Stannum to talk about gaining and body confidence. While Barney basks in the thrill of online validation, the two talk about the trappings of social media in the kink scene and the UK's new Online Safety Act.

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    57 min
  • 412: Cavemen vs Astronauts feat. Treacle Macabre
    Returning with an apology for last week's lack of episode, Treacle Macabre tags along to ask Barney random questions, like what if your pet was secretly an alien? Barney gives an update on weeks past in amongst random discussions of fighting sharks and burning dog-witches at the stake.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • 411: SCAT ACT (Part 2) feat. Pup Sugar
    This week, Barney resumes his conversation with Sugar to talk bratlesque, body confidence and fringe theatre. They touch on gender expression, the merger of clown and drag in Sugar's act and of course, shitting in martini glasses.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • 410: Ah, The Aquaduct (Part 1) feat. Pup Sugar
    Pup Sugar joins Barney this week to talk shit-throwing and learning to burp, before Barney asks seven crucial scat-related questions. In this especially depraved episode, prepare for scat, farts, burps, reverse blumpkins, phlegm, tonsil stones and more!

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    1 hr 10 min
  • 409: This Is A Family Show feat. Pup Fidget II
    Pup Fidget returns this week to share his experiences at the JustForFans conference and winning Chewi's Kennel 'Best in Show' 2025! Barney gushes over how proud he is of his son, then ends up accidentally flashing his neighbours.

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    1 hr
  • 408: Labels Are For Cans feat. Brew Hunter
    Following on from last week's HUNTER experience, Brew Hunter joins Barney to discuss the event as a whole and its origins. After covering the inspiration for the HUNTER vibe, Barney gets his questions on the dresscode answered.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 407: Gone Hunting
    This week, Barney reflects on his experience at the Hunter Weekender Truck Stop event and on trying new things. Things such as having clothes pegs whipped off of his body and getting Deep Heat in his butt.

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    42 min

About The Big Top

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Fetish artist and pornographer Barney, also known as the Muckle Stoater, sits down to discuss niche kinks and paraphilias, as well as the ups, downs and weird roads to self-acceptance those of us with them can travel. Featuring a variety of voices from within the fetish community, hear the stories from those with some truly odd experiences to share, both light and dark.