Ep 68: Fouke Monster
On episode 68 of Legend and number four in our Big Foot Month series, Samm and Amy discuss the Fouke Monster from Fouke, Arkansas. Similar to Big Foot, he’s a tall hairy ape-like man that smells bad who may or may not have red glowing eyes. However, unlike his Pacific Northwestern cousin, he likes to dwell in the bogs and creeks of the Midwest. The Fouke Monster has many nicknames such as the Boggy Creek Monster, Swamp Stalker, Southern Big Foot, or Arkansas Big Foot, believe us… the list goes on. Listen in as we discuss the popular Bobby Ford encounter and much much more.
Ep 67: The Yeti
We are all familiar with the depictions of the Abominable Snowman, an enormous bipedal white man beast. What if I told you that’s not what he actually looks like? The Abominable Snowman, aka the Yeti is actually described as being a large hominid like creature with broad shoulders, prominent brow, and reddish-brown or black fur. Come take a listen on episode 67 of Legend as Amy tells Samm all about the Yeti, from its past of being a worshiped hunting god to the possibilities of it being a bear thought to be extinct.
Ep 66: American Bigfoot
Welcome to Bigfoot Month! On our first episode of this four part series (our 66th episode), Samm and Amy are discussing the classic North American Bigfoot. Have you ever wondered where Bigfoot got its name or where Bigfoot is mostly seen? Well, Samm gives you the scoop on everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the famous furry enigma. In this episode Samm and Amy also discuss the more famous sightings of the legend itself and also the many theories as to what exactly it is.
Ep 65: Alligators in New York
Have you ever taken a trip to Florida, bought a baby alligator as a souvenir, taken it home to your apartment in New York and suddenly realize it was not an adequate pet? Probably not, but that is something that was going on in the early 1900s. When the alligator would out live it’s welcome it’s said that people were flushing them down their toilets where they grew up in the sewers evolving to be albino giants. Join us on the 65th episode as Amy tells Samm all about alligators in the sewers of New York City.
Ep 64: Project Blue Book
On the 64th episode of Legend, Samm and Amy discuss the history of Project Blue Book. In the 1940s, UFO sightings were being reported so frequently that the government set up not one, not two, but three projects as a way to investigate the claims of UFOs. Project Sign was too pro UFOs, so after it’s short life, Project Grudge was formed. Project Grudge was more of a debunking campaign though and some higher government officials weren’t pleased with it so was nixed. Then we end up with Project Blue Book, headed by the level headed- not too pro and not too con- Edward J. Ruppelt (who coined the term UFO) who hired on astronomer J. Allen Hynek (the man who created the list of different types of Close Encounters). Together, with their team, they investigated many UFO reports. Listen in as Samm and Amy discuss the many ups and downs, and the cause for conspiracies, around Project Blue Book.
Ep 63: The Mizpah Hotel
Right in the middle between Reno and Las Vegas is a small mining town called Tonopah. The town had stuck silver, and a bit of gold making it a prime location during the gold rush for a few big wigs to construct the largest building of its time in Nevada. An elegant hotel a whopping 5 stories tall! Listen to Legend’s 63rd episode as Amy tells Samm about the many different ghosty friends you can make at this hotel.
Ep 62: Isla De Munecas
17 miles south of Mexico City is a small island, no larger than a football field, that has been collecting dolls since the 1950s. Isla De Munecas actually translates into Doll Island and is called The Island of the Dolls by English speaking people. Don Julian Santana Barrera claimed to have witnessed a small girl drown in the canal that surrounds the island and depending on which version you hear, it’s either to appease the little girl’s spirit, protect the little girl from demons in the after life, or honor her. Listen in to the 62nd episode of Legend as Samm and Amy discuss possible theories as to why Don Julian ended up amassing over 1,000 dolls on this island before his tragic and somewhat mysterious death in 2001. Is the island evil or is it simply a shrine created for a life lost too soon?
Ep 61: Fresno Nightcrawlers
It’s finally here! The most anticipated episode, at least from Amy’s perspective, Fresno Nightcrawlers. For the 61st episode Amy watched all the videos, a Fact or Faked episode, several YouTube “experts” giving their opinion and of course she gives her own expert opinion to Samm.
Ep 60: Lizzie Borden
On the 60th episode of Legend, listen as Samm and Amy discuss the fascinating case of Lizzie Borden and the murders of her father Andrew Borden and step mother Abby Borden. Although the rhyme would have us believe that Lizzie delivered a whooping total of 81 whacks with an ax, the reality, although no less gruesome was a total of 28 and there is no conclusive evidence that Lizzie ever actually delivered the fatal blows. It’s a plain ole case of “who done it?”
Ep 59: Kidney Heist
Picture this: You are traveling on business, you go to get a drink before bed and someone slips a nice little roofie into your drink. When you wake up you are in a bath tub filled with ice with a little note laying next to you saying that if you want to live you should probably call 911. How freaking scared are you?! In the 59th episode of Legend Amy tells Samm all about the urban legend surrounding kidney jacking. Where it might of come from, how it evolved and some real life stories!
Ep 58: Dog Boy
On episode 58 of Legend Samm and Amy discuss two different urban legends referred to as Dog Boy. The first is based off of a true crime case located in the small town of Quitman, Arkansas. Jarrell (A.K.A. Gerald) Bettis was a monstrous animal abuser whose horrible habit of collecting cats and dogs got him the moniker “Dog Boy.” He moved on from torturing and murdering animals to abusing his parents, locking them up in the attic for long periods of time. Eventually he died in jail from a drug over dose but his spirit it said to linger in the quaint house located on 65 Mulberry Lane. In the second story we discuss the more cryptid based urban legend from Shenango Valley, Pennsylvania. Listen in as we discuss Margie Lytles’ harrowing close encounter with the half man half dog creature who may or may have not been summoned by witches.
Ep 57: Dock Street Theatre
America’s First Theatre isn’t only a gorgeous place to catch a play but you might catch a ghost sighting as well. On the 57th episode of Legend Amy tells Samm about the Dock Street Theatre. With a rich history and multiple ghosties it’s for sure a place you’d want to hear about. Plus there is a little bonus haunting at another theatre at the end.
Ep 56: Denver International Airport
The largest airport in America has quite a few surprises hiding within it. There are hidden underground buildings and tunnels that may or may not stretch for miles, hidden messages about a possible apocalyptic event from The New World Order or even the Illuminati, and maybe even lizard people and aliens! DIA takes this all in stride however and even pokes fun at all the incredible theories surrounding them. On episode 56 listen in as Samm and Amy go over all the theories, no matter how farfetched, and decide for yourselves if something weird is going on in Colorado.
Ep 55: The Exeter Incident
For episode 55 of Legend Amy finally talks about one of her favorite topics, Aliens! Have you ever been minding your business when all of the sudden a giant flying object with flashing red lights is chasing you down? That’s what happened to Norman Muscarello and a few others near Exeter the night of September 3, 1965. Many theories of what they might have seen have been brought forth but leave it up to Joe Nickell and James McGaha to come in with a theory 45 years later that fits the bill. But does it really?
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Ep 54: Men in Black
Will Smith may be what initially comes to mind when you think of the Men In Black and the movie depiction wasn’t far off… except instead of using futuristic flashing memory wiping devices, they used malice, threats, and violence. If you’ve seen an UFO make sure, you better watch your back. On Legend’s 54th episode listen in as Samm and Amy talk about the origin story for the Men in Black.
Listener Ep 2: Turn Off the Lights
Today’s listener submission comes from Taylor Casper. They’ve had a lifetime of spooky happenings to share with you guys. Let us know your stories too! Just be sure to clarify if we can use your name and tell us your preferred pronouns. We won’t ever cut your stories either so if there is something you don’t want said make sure to tell us. Submit your stories at our email thisislegendpod@gmail.com or on our website, https://www.thisislegendpod.com/contact
Ep 53: British Big Cats
Happy New Year! We are starting 2023 with cats! Who doesn’t love some cats? British Big Cats to be exact. Listen in as Amy tells Samm about the elusive big cat population in Britain and why they fall under the cryptid category. Where did they come from? Are they left over from the ice age? Escape from a zoo? Come find out on the 53rd episode of Legend!
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Listener Ep 1: The Australian Saga
For the Holiday season we wanted to give you the gift of our first Listener Submission Episode! We have asked you guys for your weird shit and this is why. Enjoy Sarah’s intense story and don’t forget to make your own submissions! Just be sure to clarify if we can use your name and tells us your preferred pronouns. We won’t ever cut your stories either so if there is something you don’t want said make sure to tell us. Submit your stories at our email thisislegendpod@gmail.com or on our website, https://www.thisislegendpod.com/contact
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Ep 52: Krampus
Happy Holidays from Legend Podcast!
To get everyone in the mood for the holidays we discuss the Legend of Krampus for our 52nd episode. Besides being one of Samm’s very favorite movies, he is literally from Hel. You may think he’s scary, but the people who pretend to be him may be worse. Listen in as Samm tells Amy the history and the fear that comes with Germany’s other Christmastime guy.
Ep 51: Kuldhara & Bhangarh
Does the idea of a village vanishing in one night give you the creeps? Well, maybe it’s the reason they vanished that should creep you out. On episode 51 of Legend Amy tells Samm the stories surrounding the disappearance of Kuldhara, a village in Jaisalmer, India and Bhangarh, a fort on the other side o Jaisalmer. Did the people of Kuldhara just not want to pay a hefty tax or did something darker happen? And in Bhangarh did they just move on to another settlement or succumb to a brutal curse?