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What if you were best known for the worst day of your life? Legacy: A Second Life seeks to correct that.
In some episodes, we'll dive into the world of true crime, focusing on the lives of victims taken too soon. In others, we'll explore historical figures who are remembered for the wrong reasons. Regardless of how the end happened, the goal remains the same: to recover a sense of dignity and nuance to the lives of those covered on the podcast.
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Sarah Lockwood Pardee was the name of the woman, born in New Haven, CT in 1839, who would go on to build the dynamic tourist attraction the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA. But before all that, she was a shy young woman who married her best friend - and she endured countless personal tragedies shortly after her 40th birthday. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothingi...
We take a deep look into Brandon's final movie, and the negligence that led to his completely preventable death. We also explore a more recent, despicable on-set accident which took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Note 1: (spoilers for "Game of Death"): I incorrectly stated that Bruce Lee's character gets killed in this movie; rather, his character fakes his own death after an assassination attempt. The point still stands that it was a crucial yet ignoble talking point afte...
Brandon Lee was a talented actor on the verge of massive success before his completely preventable death on a film set in 1993. In this episode, we learn how he navigated his relationship with his deceased father, Bruce Lee, and how important it was for young Brandon to carve out his own legacy through his film career. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproducti...
On January 15, 1947, a young woman's murdered body was found in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. In the aftermath, the press hindered police efforts to solve the case in a mad scramble to get a good story - at the expense of a young woman's truth and reputation. This is the life, and new legacy, of Elizabeth Short. Medium article: https://medium.com/thebigroundtable/the-black-dahlia-the-long-strange-history-of-los-angeles-coldest-cold-case-bcaf42e8e3e5 Follow the pod: https://www.instagr...
Sylvia Plath makes an irreversible choice. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproductions@gmail.com Thank you for listening to Season One! Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch Vocal Talent: Paul Dela Ross
Sylvia Plath writes her first novel, then learns her husband is having an affair. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproductions@gmail.com Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch Vocal Talent: Paul Dela Ross
Sylvia Plath meets Ted Hughes. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproductions@gmail.com Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch
Sylvia Plath is a world-famous poet. This is the story of her father, Otto Plath, and how his brief time in her life impacted her later work. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproductions@gmail.com Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch Vocal Talent: Paul Dela Ross
30 years after her murder, Rebecca Schaeffer is hardly done bringing people together. This is the life, and new legacy, of Rebecca Schaeffer. Make a donation to the Rebecca Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship for Acting: https://giving.ucla.edu/campaign/donate.aspx?Fund=80347E Missing Rebecca Schaeffer (Rebecca's poetry archive): https://missingrebeccaschaeffer.com/ Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/Ka...
Sometimes, I must make important digressions. This is my attempt to explore how monsters are made. Make a donation to the Rebecca Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship for Acting: https://giving.ucla.edu/campaign/donate.aspx?Fund=80347E Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch
In this episode, we learn about actress and model Rebecca Schaeffer, who was murdered by a stalker on July 18, 1989 at the age of 21. Make a donation to the Rebecca Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship for Acting: https://giving.ucla.edu/campaign/donate.aspx?Fund=80347E Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch
This week, we're diving into the life of Sharon Tate. We'll follow her from her childhood in Texas, to making waves in Hollywood, to preparing to start her own family in her dream house. This is the life, and new legacy, of Sharon Tate. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch
In this episode, we'll be discussing Charles Manson, his "Family" cult, and how they ingratiated themselves into the Los Angeles music scene. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/KameiCreates Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch
Sallie devotes the rest of her life to quiet philanthropy and pursuing her passion projects in architecture. But the public committed itself to misunderstanding her, for the rest of her life, and into her death. Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/ Support the pod: https://patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproductions@gmail.com Credits Graphic Design: Katie Conrad Music/Composition: David Labovitch
What if you were best known for the worst day of your life? Legacy: A Second Life seeks to correct that. Legacy: A Second Life season one will dive deep into the lives of Sharon Tate, Rebecca Schaeffer, and Sylvia Plath. This is my attempt to broaden their legacies beyond the worst days of their lives.
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