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Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy

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Over the course of nearly half a century, Siegfried & Roy performed 30,000 shows for 50 million people and generated well over $1 billion in ticket sales. Although the German-born illusionists and pop culture icons were mega-famous, much about their private lives, eccentric public personae, and tragic final show remained shrouded in mystery…until now. Emmy®-winning filmmaker and journalist Steven ... more

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Scott Ginecco
Great-nephew of Rose Ponzi who provides insight into family letters.
Episode: Introducing Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Big Cats

    If you’ve ever fantasized about having a big cat if your own and admired entertainers and their big cats, this podcast is a must. After listening I understand the attack more thoroughly. Great breakdown of the events that transpired before, during, and after Roy’s infamous attack. Even if I could afford the luxury of satisfying my own fantasy of having a big cat if my own, I now know better than to bring a wild animal as large as a Tiger into my home or neighborhood! Enjoyed this immensely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yucked Up
    United States4 months ago
  • Changed my view of 90s Vegas

    I have vivid memories of being a kid and seeing Siegfried and Roy on my many trips to Vegas. Although I didn’t know how it was before, I can attest to that time where Vegas turned into a “family friendly” place for a short time. I can picture the tigers at the mirage and my sensitivity to them being behind the cage. This podcast exposed the glam I thought existed, and the animal manipulation I maybe knew deep down. I binged this walk down memory lane and highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMKSC
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Enjoyed listening to this podcast! I rarely binge anything. This is entertaining and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auntie Rita
    Canada4 months ago
  • Great listen! I binged it

    This was a really interesting and well researched podcast. Production is clean and the music and interview clips included really elevate the listening experience. All of the reporting was presented in a fair and measured way which is also rare these days! Kudos to host and production

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlg323
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative, beautiful storytelling

    One of the best stories, let alone podcasts, I’ve ever listened to. The reporting is thorough, leaves you thinking, and ends in a place I never would’ve expected

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlixandraB
    United States4 months ago
  • EXCELLENT!

    Excellent storytelling! Most of us have heard bits and pieces about this pair and their show, but I have been so enlightened with the many details of their history and the rise and fall of one of Las Vegas’s most popular entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    18 Wheel Freeway Princess
    United States5 months ago
  • It’s surprising how many people don’t know about Siegfried & Roy, including myself

    Thoroughly enjoyed this series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sophīa
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Loved it!

    I never knew the story about these guys and I learned so much more! So many never before told stories and lots of tea spilled!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eranie85
    United States5 months ago
  • Enthralling!

    I couldn’t stop listening. Heartbreaking and angering at the same time. Well done. Thank you for entertaining me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris St.Croix
    United States6 months ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    This is one of the best podcasts that I have listened to. It was thoroughly researched and presented an objective view of the lives of Sigfried and Roy as well as the incident in question. It did not present just the good stuff or just the bad stuff. The host was pleasant to listen to. Either there weren’t commercials or they were extremely minimal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WGMommy
    United States7 months ago
  • Sadly Amazing

    The podcast does a great job looking at all aspects of the duo. While respectfully walking through different allegations and maintaining the magic of the show. 10/10 recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jraee15
    United States7 months ago
  • Good, but

    This is really interesting, and I'm enjoying it, but the host's misuse of "quote-unquote" is starting to be like fingernails on a chalkboard. That's not what "quote-unquote" means, my guy, and it makes you sound less knowledgeable than you otherwise would.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jcsinpgh
    United States8 months ago
  • Ultimately Disappointed

    I started this show with some hope that I would gain new insights on Siegfried

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SuzanneEs
    United States8 months ago
  • A Great Listen

    I was hooked 10 mins in. I knew of the entertainers and of the incident but loved getting the full story. I’ve always been fascinated by exotics and love good investigative journalism, this it the mark for both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KfromKC
    United States8 months ago
  • Why?

    Why even go there with the assault accusations that are never proven?! Innocent until proven guilty!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    itwasntmesir45
    United States9 months ago

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