Water Transportation
On this episode, Mimi and Andrea take a historic journey with water transportation from Cypress Gardens to the Titanic.
Magical Tourism
Join Mimi and Andrea as they share the history of their favorite magical tourism spots from Spook Hill to Cassadaga.
American Lore: Hard History
In this episode, Mimi and Andrea look at common American lore that reveals some of our hard history. Andrea discusses Espera Oscar de Corti (who presented himself as Iron Eyes Cody) and Mimi shares the legend of John Henry. https://virginiahistory.org/learn/historical-media/steel-drivin-man-john-henry-untold-story-american-legend
Fuzzy Wuzzy Propaganda: Smokey and McGruff
From advertisements to legends to cartoons, Mimi and Andrea are exploring all kinds of fictitious characters in American history. In this episode, they chat about the histories of Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog.
American Mythology: Paul, Pecos, and Davy
As Mimi and Andrea continue exploring characters in American history, Mimi shares the myths of Paul Bunyon and Pecos Bill and Andrea talks about the man who became a myth, Davy Crockett.
Advertising America: Sam and Rosie
Mimi and Andrea fall into a new history rabbit hole and begin exploring fictitious characters in history! In this episode, Andrea shares what she has discovered about Uncle Sam and Mimi talks about her findings on Rosie the Riveter.
A Dedicated Seamstress (or…A Badass Entrepreneur)
Andrea shares some awesome facts about Betsy Ross that are not taught in history class.
The Skies Have No Ceiling
Mimi shares her incredible research on Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman aviatrix.
Golden Coffee (or…A Cup of Joe)
In this episode, Andrea introduces Mimi to Madame Joe and her coffee that received a gold coin from President Hayes.
Sarasota’s Leslie Knope (or…A Postcard for Carrie)
Mimi shares her love for Sarasota's first postmistress Carrie Abbe. Vigilance: A Story of Sheriff Watson, By Andrea Knies