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Episode 100: 100th EPISODE SPECIAL
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…
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Episode 99: SPREE KILLER -Justin Bourque
Canada is known for being safe—especially when it comes to gun violence. That’s why what happened in Moncton, New Brunswick in June 2014 shook the country to its core.On a warm summer evening, a heavily armed man dressed head-to-toe in camouflage walked out of a trailer park and into the…
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Episode 98: TOP SECRET – U-505
Sweaty sailors, secret codes, and a submarine that refused to sink. Join us as we unravel the wild true story of U-505—the risky mission that brought it back from the depths, helped change the course of WWII, and left it in one very unexpected place. References: https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/u-505-submarine (In person tour)…
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Episode 97: DEEP DIVE – The Dolphin Files
This week, Chantel tackles one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures: dolphins. From their surprising evolutionary origins to the wildly diverse, intelligent, and sometimes bizarre, species found in oceans and rivers around the world, the episode explores the good, the bad, and the truly unhinged sides of dolphin behavior. We…
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Episode 95: TRIVIA – New Year, New Moon
For this special New Year’s Eve episode, the ladies have a fun trivia challenge all about the moon! Inspired by a recent case involving high tides – a lunar phenomenon, we discovered we may not know as much about our moon as we thought! Join us as we change that…
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Episode 94: CHRISTMAS MIRACLE – SS Meredith Victory
This week, Lindsay tells us the incredible story of the Ship of Miracles, the SS Meredith Victory. During the Korean War, the brutal battle of the Chosin Reservoir left thousands of civilians stranded. The SS Meredith Victory and its crew did the impossible, loading the ship well beyond its capacity…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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