Legacy: A Second Life

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy is so much more than a Love Story. But she's become somewhat mythical in recent years, and that harms her legacy more than it helps it.  Stay in Touch: Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/  Support the pod: https://patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproductions@gmail.com Show Credits: Graphic Design: Katie Conra...

Thuy Trang is best known for her brief acting career, mostly as the Yellow Power Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers , before being killed in a car accident. But she deserves to be remembered for her compassionate nature, her unshakeable resilience, and her unending inspirational legacy.  Stay in Touch: Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/  Support the pod: https:...

Aaliyah was one of the most important figures of the late 90's/early 00's RnB scene. She's too often reduced to being a victim - first of a predatory man, then of the negligence which led to a plane crash. Stay in Touch: Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/  Support the pod: https://patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothinginthedarkproductio...

In 1957, the Soviet Union was in a rush to prove its dominance in the Space Race. A sweet, compliant dog named Laika was sacrificed in the name of human ego. 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 Lab...

Elisa Lam is best known for experiencing a mental health crisis which led to her premature death. But it's important to remember that Elisa was not just a mentally unwell young woman. She was a writer, sister, daughter, friend, and so much more.  Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/  Support the pod: https://patreon.com/KameiCreates Business Inquiries: nothingin...

Betty Boop is one of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time, yet her origins, rooted in the Black excellence of the Jazz Age, are largely misunderstood and forgotten. Child star Baby Esther was a key figure in Betty's creation, but her legacy stretches far beyond a cartoon character.  Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/legacyasecondlifepodcast/  Support the pod: https://patreo...

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 Gr...

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/legacyasecondlifepod...

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 d...

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 t...

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...

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 Voca...

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....

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/...

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...

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...

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

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.