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Sisters tell interesting legends, scary stories, and the history of Florida.

Alexandra & Angelica


    • Mar 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    Hernando County's Dark Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 36:18


    Hernando County is home to some dark history here in Florida. Learn how Brooksville got its name and why a cane is a dangerous weapon. Alexandra shares some of this Florida history with us this week. See you next time for some scary stories. Comedy Historical & Ghost Tours: Book Now Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Spook Hill: A Tale of Alligator Battles, Pirates, and Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 36:57


    Have you ever experienced your car suddenly moving on its own? How about up a hill? Angelica brings us these incredible legends on this week's episode. Join us next time for some more History, Mysteries, and Ghost Stories of Florida! Comedy Historical & Ghost Tours: Book Now Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Bok Tower Gardens, My Living Room, and Opinions of a Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 49:32


    Edwar Bok was an editor and Pulitzer Prize winning author. There are many interesting things behind Edward Bok. This week Angelica brings us the story of the lifestyle "expert". We will admit he has a pretty nice garden. Comedy Historical & Ghost Tours: Book Now Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Deadly Love Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 49:20


    Alexandra brings us three love stories that are a little questionable. Does love really conquer all? Find out in this week's episode! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! (WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions of death & violence that some people may find disturbing.) Comedy Historical & Ghost Tours: Book Now Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Marjorie & Archie Carr: A Florida Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 48:05


    Marjroie and Archie Carr are environmentalists with a passion for the earth and each other. Listen to this amazing love story and remember to always love the earth like your greatest love. Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Legend of Skunk Ape: A Famous Florida Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 37:32


    The Legend of Skunk Ape is a cryptid who has been in Florida for many years. With over 333 sightings in Florida, we just had to give you an episode. Make sure to tell us your sightings, and if you haven't seen it, look closely at the Cyprus Trees at night. Who knows what you'll find? Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Link to the Trailor: https://youtu.be/zDDxutF4yBk Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The History of Luke Moberly and His Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 45:51


    Luke Moberly was a writer, producer, director, etc.. Angelica brings us the success and fails in his attempt to make Davie Florida a hot spot for the film industry. Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Link to the Trailor: https://youtu.be/zDDxutF4yBk Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Haunted Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Tampa Is Always Watching

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 36:02


    Have you every gotten a little lost on a drive? Well this is one interesting place to "stumble upon" while on the way to your destination. Listen to the haunted tales that happen with in just a couple nights at the cemetery. Smells, children, voices, chills.... What will you find at the Myrtle Hill Cemetery? Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The History of the Politician & the Poet During the Great Depression in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 30:33


    The Knotts were known as the Politician and the Poet. They were a power couple in the 30s and assisted the Florida Government during the Great Depression. Listen to their story and the poem that Luella Knott wrote after her husband's death. You can still visit their Estate today to see the poems hanging around the home. Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Hauntings of Fort De Soto Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 32:46


    Angelica tells us about the history and hauntings of Fort De Soto Park in Florida. There have been so many sightings that it is a regular thing for the employees to have stories. Listen and learn the ways of this old fort. Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD"

    José Martí, Buffalo Soldiers, and the Spanish-American War

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 40:41


    Angelica brings us the Spanish-American War for this historical week. Understand that we are chaos so enjoy it! Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Waffle House Murders In Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 33:41


    This week Alexandra brings us some stories from Davie and Gainesville Florida. Listen to the stories of these fine food establishments. We also have some stories from some locals about Wolf Lake. Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The History of Davie Florida Beginnings, Orange Groves, My Little Pony, and Personal Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 32:04


    Listen to the usual chaos that Angelica and Alexandra bring to the podcast. We dive into the beginnings of the history of Davie and how it got its name. We also share some stories from our Davie friends. Keep Up With Us & Take an Improv Class: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD"

    A Murder & a Ghost at the Pinewood Cemetery in Coral Gables

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 31:14


    Angelica tells us of the horrific murder that took place in Pinewood Cemetery. We hope you enjoy our chaos. Keep Up With Us: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The History of Lydia Cabrera & Her Cuban Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 48:07


    Please Support SOS Cuba (cubasos.org) Lydia was a Cuban Exile and decided to go back to study Afro-Cuban culture to finally get the history right. Listen to her story and find out a little more about Cuba. Keep Up With Us: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The House of Prayer Cult in Jacksonville Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 38:38


    (WARNING: This episode contains triggering topics involving murder and abuse of adults and minors. We will not be offended if you skip to one of our historical episodes.) Today Alexandra tells us of the horrors that took place in the House of Prayer. The victims were brave enough to step forward and tell their stories in the past couple of years. One more evil is gone from this earth and the 3 children that were brutally murdered finally have a voice. Keep Up With Us: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD"

    History of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band from Jacksonville Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 35:46


    This band is Florida grown and has a lot of success and tragedy in their journey. Find out their story as Alexandra and Angelica tell it. Keep Up With Us: Instagram, Youtube, Website. Tell Us Your Stories of FL: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD"

    Haunted Villa Paula...Is She Really Buried There?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 35:04


    Is this a CIA cover up, or is Villa Paula really haunted?! Listen to our stories and out theories. Insta: @thisislegendsofyesterdaypod Email: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and title it "LEGENDS POD"

    Gloria Estefan's Life In Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 46:13


    Angelica talks all things Gloria! She is an amazing singer who continues to support her Florida home. Listen to her story and tell us who we should talk about next. Email Us Stories: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" in the title Click to see our Instagram, Website, or YouTube

    Hauntings Of The Deering Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 37:22


    There is so much wring with the fact that this land has homes on it. Children and dogs playing with human remains should have told Charles Deering to not buy this property. Now it is the resting place of hundreds. Listen to the story. Email Us Stories: alexandra@thisisimprov.com "LEGENDS POD" in the title Click to see our Instagram, Website, or YouTube We make our haunted episodes explicate for a reason. There could be potentially triggering and graphic topics, or themes inappropriate for children.

    Charles Deering & His Artsy Estates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 31:23


    Alexandra brings us Charles Deering. A man known for his art collection not only in Florida, but all the way in Spain. Listen to his life. Send Us Your Stories: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and write "LEGENDS PODCAST" in the Subject line. Instagram: This Is Legends of Yesterday YouTube: This Is Improv

    The Hauntings of Bertha Palmer, Native American Burial Grounds, and Mary the Gossip.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 32:55


    There were many lives that were there before Bertha Palmer. Some still remain. Listen to the stories and make sure to have some gossip for Mary. Send us your stories: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and title it, "LEGENDS POD" Instagram: (@thisislegendsofyesterdaypod)

    The History of Bertha Palmer: An Agricultural Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 37:31


    Bertha is one of the major reasons why Florida is the agricultural domain we see today. Learn about her story and how she accomplished so much before women were even able to vote. Send us your stories: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and title it, "LEGENDS POD"

    Bobby Joe Long: The Classified Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 36:42


    Alexandra brings this serial killer from Tampa Florida to our attention. What he did to all of his victims is unforgivable. Listener's be advised: This episode has triggering topics.

    The Life & Career of Butterfly McQueen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 35:21


    Prissy from Gone With The Wind Is From Florida?! Alexandra brings us the life and career of Butterfly. Listen to her views on the film world during that time and her religious views. If you have a story about Florida, please email: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and title it "LEGENDS PODCAST"

    LaVilla Hauntings an Conspiracies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 39:44


    LaVilla is a historical town known for their arts and community outreach. Now the downtown area has secrets and ghosts that are in the cracks of the homes left behind. What did this town become after the great fire of 1993? Was there gentrification after the 80s? Listen to the full episode to find out. If you would like to share a story of Florida, please email: alexandra@thisisimprov.com & title it "LEGENDS PODCAST" To see reference photos: This Is Legends of Yesterday (@thisislegendsofyesterdaypod) • Instagram photos and videos

    Patrick Henry Chappelle and the African American Vaudeville Theatre Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 47:41


    Pat was an American theatre owner and entrepreneur, who established and ran The Rabbit's Foot Company, a leading traveling vaudevilleshow in the first part of the twentieth century. Listen to his story. If you would like to share your stories please email: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and title it, "LEGENDS PODCAST"

    The Tampa Theater History, Murders, and Ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 22:17


    This is a beautiful landmark of Tampa that everyone should visit. Listen to its history and mysteries on this episode! If you have a story please email: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and title it "LEGENDS PODCAST"

    The Life of The Adderley Brothers: Jazz Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 33:13


    Jazz is on of the most beautiful expressional arts in the world. Improv is its friend, and stories are felt through it. Today we talk about the Adderley Brothers. They were born in Florida and made a name for themselves through their passions. If you have a Florida Story for us please email: alexandra@thisisimprov.com and title it "LEGENDS PODCAST"

    That Guy Mike Had Some Ghostly Encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 34:45


    Flamingo Gardens, Gainesville, and The Old Davie School House have one thing in common. Our special guest, Mike, has seen ghostly hauntings at each of these locations. Go listen to Mike's @bootleggerbroadcast | Linktree

    The Dead Body in the Middle of Canova Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 38:40


    In the middle of Canova Street lies the body of a 15 year old boy. Listen to Angelica tell us his story.

    The Life of Judy Canova: The Vaudeville Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 32:33


    Angelica brings us the amazing Judy Canova. A comedian born and raised in Florida. Listen to this Vaudeville Actresses journey through the arts! If you have any Histories, Mysteries, or Ghost Stories: Email alexandra@thisisimprov.com

    The History & Hauntings of the Lilian Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 35:53


    A widow's walk and a screeching ghost is one of the many reasons to learn about The Lilian Place Historic House. The ladies talk about the reasoning behind its fame. If you have any stories about Florida you would like to share, please email alexandra@thisisimprov.com

    The Life of Mary McLeod Bethune

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 36:10


    Today Alexandra brings us the amazing Mary McLeod Bethune's story. Listen to this amazing woman's life journey and all she did during her life for black women and men in America. Let us know your Florida Stories at info@thisisimprov.com

    Hauntings of Dames Point Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 30:41


    The Sisters tell us more hauntings following the last historical episode. Broward county has many strange happenings, but today is all about the Dames Point Bridge. Although, Alexandra has re-named it. Listen to find out what is waiting for you the next time you drive over the Dames Point Bridge. If you have any Stories about Florida for us email: info@thisisimprov.com

    Broward Should Have Stayed On The Ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 36:45


    Today we talk about Broward county's creator. Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Was mainly known as a politician who was on of Flagler's best friends. Find out about his life in this episode!

    Killer Clowns, Dead Girlfriends, and Gator Men! Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 42:05


    Horrifying and odd stories from the Florida Everglades. This will make you think twice before heading out there alone. Join us for another episode about the place we grew up in. If you have stories send them to info@thisisimprov.com

    Marjory Stoneman Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 38:53


    The sisters talk about a wonderful woman in history. A Floridian who helped grow awareness and helped those in need. The voice of nature.

    Disney World Conspiracies, Horrors, and Ghost Stories Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 31:27


    The sisters continue their talk about Walt Disney and the world he created. Find out why parents often die in Disney films. Who lives in the Pirates of The Caribbean Ride? What did the movie Frozen cover up? Find out on this weeks episode. If you have any Histories, Mysteries, or Ghost Stories of Florida please email info@thisisimprov.com

    The History of Walt Disney and His World pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 39:57


    Tonight Angelica and Alexandra talk about all things Disney as they tell you how the magic all began. Come back next week for the Mysteries and Ghost stories of Disney.

    Two Hauntings, Lots of Murder, and Jumanji

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 40:10


    Happy New Year!!! Please enjoy Angelica and Alexandra telling some messed up tales and having a laugh. If you have a story please email info@thisisimprov.com See you next year hahaha!

    Demon Doll At The Audobon House

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 35:15


    Angelica and Alexandra talk about the many hauntings at The Key West Audobon House. Now known for being a lovely wedding venue and museum. This is the past residence of a missing Demon Doll named Mrs. Peck.

    The Hauntings of Flagler Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 45:50


    This is the second part of out Flagler stories. Last time was all about his history and NOW it is all about his Haunted properties. Remember to leave your windows open during a funeral...

    The History Of Flagler Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 43:30


    We talk about the man who moved to Florida and saw business potential. There's even a college named after him. This is the history of Henry Flagler and how he ended up in Florida. Also, his wife was totally murdered.

    The Hospital's Ghost Twin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 38:01


    When you lose a sibling you expect them to move on. Not Blair. His twin brother still makes sure to be seen. Join the sisters for another haunted episode.

    Annie's Curse on Shell Mound

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 35:42


    A pirates tale and cursed treasure. The sisters talk all things ghostly about Florida.

    The Hauntings of Captain Tony's Saloon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 42:22


    Angelica and Alexandra take spooky games and the hauntings of the famous Captain Tony's Saloon in Key West. We don't know how many of these stories are real, but Tony could always make us believe.

    The Wedding Hauntings & Florida Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 53:26


    Angelica and Alexandra tell another ghost story from Florida. They also talk about some Florida things, write a letter to their murderer, and just chat.

    Halloween Crossover Episode w/ Old School

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 54:18


    We talk about personal hauntings and the ghosts of the Old Davie School House. Legends of Yesterday is proud to have this crossover episode with Old School: The Old Davie School Podcast!

    Diamond Rings & Pirates in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 42:16


    Today the sisters talk about a woman with a diamond ring who now haunts a street. There is also the history of some pirates in Florida! What are some of their myths and truths?

    Hard Rock Cafe Hauntings in Key West

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 38:14


    The Sisters tell the story of hangings and hauntings in this episode of Legends of Yesterday. The richest man in Florida gave his son everything, but what did he do with it? If you have a story to share email us at info@thisisimprov.com ;-)

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