In this special anniversary episode, Chantel, Lindsay, and Meghan celebrate a huge milestone by testing each other’s memories, revisiting some of the wildest stories from the archives, and blurring the line between fact and fiction. Play along at home with our Were You Listening? trivia, then put your instincts to the test with Real or Reel. This episode is part celebration, part chaos, and 100% Coast Files.
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