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  • Episode 93: LAKE MYSTERY – The Lost Christmas Tree Ship, the Rouse Simmons

    In this episode, Lindsay tells the story of the Christmas Tree Ship, the schooner Rouse Simmons. Known for bringing thousands of Christmas trees from Michigan to Chicago, the ship’s captain, Herman Schuenemann, affectionately called “Captain Santa” became a beloved figure for his generosity and holiday spirit. In November 1912, the…

  • Episode 92: SHALLOW DIVES – Water Phenomena

    In this episode, Chantel takes us on a whirlwind tour of strange and fascinating natural phenomena from around the world. From Argentina’s mysterious rotating “Eye” island, to Venezuela’s nightly Catatumbo lightning storms, to Peru’s deadly boiling river, and finally Minnesota’s baffling Devil’s Kettle waterfall, the team explores how intense and…

  • Episode 91: URBAN LEGENDS – Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel and Mysterious Hermit, and the Pigman of Mystic Bay, Connecticut

    We’re kicking off December with a deep dive into eerie urban legends from Ontario to Connecticut. Megan explores the chilling stories behind Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel and the notoriously haunted Blue Ghost Tunnel, where tragic history and whispered tales blend into something terrifying. Lindsay takes us to Mystic Bay, home of…

  • Episode 90: PARANORMAL – Glamis Castle

    This week, Meghan takes us into the eerie history and chilling legend of Scotland’s Glamis Castle—one of the most storied and allegedly haunted castles in the country. From the ghostly page boy and the cursed Earl who gambled with the devil, to the serene Lady in White believed to be…

  • Episode 89: TRUE CRIME – The High Tide Heist

    This week, we start with some interesting facts about tides. Then Lindsay shares a true story where the tide plays a crucial role in stopping a group of criminals determined to steal one of the most valuable diamonds in the world. References: NOAA. (2024, June 16). What are tides? National…

  • Episode 88: CREEPY LAKE – Lake Lanier

    This week, Chantel dives deep into the chilling past of Georgia’s Lake Lanier — a manmade lake with a dark and disturbing history. Beneath its waters lies the forgotten town of Oscarville, where racial violence and tragedy paved the way for one of the most haunted lakes in America. From…

  • Episode 87: GROUP EPISODE – Boating Accidents

    In this special group episode, Chantel, Meghan, and Lindsay dive into true stories of boating accidents that turned deadly. From Georgia’s infamous Lake Lanier and its haunting history to a shocking collision involving millionaire Kevin O’Leary, and finally, a husband’s sinister secret off the California coast, the team explores how…

  • Episode 86: DEEP DIVE – Halloween History

    Did you know that modern-day Halloween began in Ireland? In this episode, Meghan takes us through the fascinating history of how this ancient Celtic festival transformed over time. From its Pagan roots to the influence of Christianity, we’ll explore how centuries of cultural blending shaped the Halloween traditions we know…

  • Episode 85: SERIAL KILLER – The Infamous H.H. Holmes, America’s First Serial Killer

    As we approach Halloween, Lindsay covers one of the most sinister cases in American history – serial killer, H.H. Holmes. During Chicago’s World’s Fair of 1893, Holmes used his charisma to lure his victims through insurance fraud and by creating his own three-story labyrinth of terror, later known as the…

  • Episode 84: CRYPTID – Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp

    Today, Chantel dives deep in the Cryptid legend of The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp.  Was it a monster, a myth, or something in between? Tune in as we go on a wild ride around the swamp and back again! References: Article clipped from The Philadelphia Inquirer. (1988, July…

  • Episode 83: OCEAN MYSTERY – The Drake Passage

    Between Chile and Antarctica lies the Drake Passage — the planet’s most dangerous stretch of ocean. With 40-foot waves and screaming winds, it’s claimed thousands of sailors and countless ships. From unique creatures to potential ghost ships, you’ll never know what’s drifting in its icy waters. Sail with Meg into…

  • Episode 82: GROUP EPISODE: Lakes, Ships, and Listener Lore

    We’re together, recording for the first time in the SAME room! Technical issues were plentiful, but we had fun. For this special group episode, we cover a special segment on the Great Lakes, the Anatomy of a Ship, and our first batch of Listener Stories!

  • Episode 81: UNSOLVED MYSTERY – The SS Marquette & Bessemer No. 2

    In this episode, we dive into the mystery of the SS Marquette & Bessemer No. 2, a car ferry that vanished on Lake Erie in December 1909. Despite being one of the Great Lakes’ shallower waters, the 350-foot vessel disappeared without a trace, leaving behind chilling clues: lifeboats with frozen…

  • Episode 80: DEEP DIVE – The Beluga Files

    Is it a mermaid? No! It’s the Canary of the Sea, the Beluga Whale. Join us this week as Chantel teaches us all about this amazing, social creature. References: https://www.arcticwwf.org/wildlife/beluga-whale/beluga-whale-behaviours/ https://www.rom.on.ca/media-centre/blog-post/hippos-and-whales-unlikely-cousins https://www.livescience.com/24166-beluga-whale-mimics-human-voice.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/story-one-whale-who-tried-bridge-linguistic-divide-between-animals-humans-180951437/ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/beluga-whale https://www.nwtexhibits.ca/beluga/journeys-belugamigration.asp

  • Episode 79: MURDERED – Loretta Saunders

    This week, we have a tragic tale of a remarkable young indigenous woman, Loretta Saunders, who was pursuing her degree in Criminology in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was writing her thesis on missing and murdered indigenous women when she went missing herself. References:

  • Episode 78: GROUP EPISODE – Updates!

    This week, we’re bringing you updates from several past episodes, including the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer, the SS United States, and one of our all-time favorite creatures – the octopus! Tune in to hear more, or if you’re new, perhaps you’ll be inspired to dig into our archives! References: Meg’s…

  • Episode 77: DISASTER – The Sinking of the HMHS Britannic – Titanic’s Sister Ship & Violet Jessop’s Survival

    In this episode, we dive into the incredible and tragic story of the HMHS Britannic, the lesser-known sister ship of the Titanic. Originally designed for luxury, Britannic became a hospital ship during World War I — only to meet a devastating fate in the Aegean Sea in 1916. Even more…

  • Episode 76: PIRATES – The Golden Age of Piracy

    Set sail on the high seas as we dive into the thrilling world of pirates! In this episode, we explore the history of piracy — from the golden age on the Caribbean waters to its surprising global reach. Meet the infamous Blackbeard, whose fearsome reputation struck terror into sailors, and…