# The Circus

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Podcast: [Three Bean Salad](https://stenobird.com/podcast/three-bean-salad-3695898)
Published: 2026-06-17T00:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://three-bean-salad.captivate.fm/episode/the-circus
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## Resource

People often say it’s not the size of a clown’s trousers that matters but the state of the custard pie in the clown’s pocket. Perhaps that’s something we should all reflect on more deeply with peak circus season fast approaching. No doubt that’s what Charlotte was thinking when she luzzed “The Circus” into the Bean Machine for use as this week’s topic. Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and bonus/video episodes: www.patreon.com/threebeansalad With thanks to our editor Laura Grimshaw. Merch available here: www.threebeansaladshop.com Get in touch: threebeansaladpod@gmail.com Insta: threebeansaladpod

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