Coast Files Podcast

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  • 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…

  • Episode 75: CONSERVATION – Papahānaumokuākea: The Ocean’s Sacred Sanctuary

    This week, we dive into the history, biodiversity, and political drama surrounding Papahānaumokuākea, the largest marine protected area in the world, and how it’s currently under threat from commercial fishing. From sea turtles and monk seals to shady loopholes and the “BBB”, we unpack what’s at stake and how you…

  • Episode 74: SERIAL KILLER – Allan Legere

    In the late 1980s, a small, quiet region of New Brunswick was gripped by fear as a ruthless killer turned the Miramichi area into his personal hunting ground. This episode dives deep into the chilling case of Allan Legere — a convicted murderer who escaped from custody and unleashed a…

  • Episode 73: DISASTER – The SS Atlantic

    In the spring of 1873, the SS Atlantic was on its way to New York, bringing a ship full of immigrants looking to start a new life across the pond. When terrible weather put their fuel supply at risk, the captain decided to stop in Halifax, a decision he’d come…

  • Episode 72: SURVIVAL – The Franklin River Rescue

    What began as a bucket-list rafting trip with friends through one of Tasmania’s wildest rivers turned into a high-stakes rescue that would test the limits of human endurance and medical ingenuity. In the unforgiving rapids of the Franklin River, a single misstep led to an intense 20-hour fight against nature.…

  • Episode 71: MURDERED- Thomas and Jackie Hawks

    Tom and Jackie Hawks were living their dream retirement on their 55ft, totally outfitted yacht, sailing up and down the Pacific Coast. When the birth of their first grandson meant a big move back to the mainland they didn’t think twice about selling their boat to relocate. What they didn’t…

  • Episode 70: SHARK WEEK

    We have a special group episode for you in honour of Shark Week! We’re a little ahead of schedule, but we’re excited to bring you three shark stories today, from a string of shark attacks that changed views on sharks forever, to an incredible survivor story, finishing up with an…

  • Episode 69: DISAPPEARED: Amelia Earhart

    One of the most iconic women in history, Amelia Earhart, took her passion for flying to new heights (literally) by breaking records and trailblazing the aviation industry. Apart from being a renowned pilot, she was also a fashion designer and advocate for women’s rights. On what would be her greatest…

  • Episode 68: HAPPY PRIDE MONTH – The Shell-timate Episode

    In this week’s episode, we shell-ebrate National Seashell Day with wild facts about ancient mollusks, self-repairing shells, and snail venom that is stronger than morphine! Also, in honour of Pride Month, we dive into the fabulous world of gender-bending fish, same-sex parents, and flatworms that duel with their junk. It’s…

  • Episode 67: UNSOLVED MYSTERY – The Titanic Movie Poisoning

    A group of talented people, led by an intense, but passionate ocean exploration enthusiast and filmmaker, breaks for lunch on the set of this podcast’s favourite film – The Titanic. What would start as a standard crew-catered lunch in the final weeks at their East Coast location would end in…

  • Episode 66: DISASTER – The MV Doña Paz

    In December 1987, the passenger ferry, MV Doña Paz, was on its way to Manila, Philippines. Full of excited passengers waiting to spend the holidays with their families. On their way, the unthinkable happens and unfolds into what would become the largest maritime disaster in peacetime. Join us as we…

  • Episode 65: WATERLOGGED – The Hidden Cost of Tech

    For World Ocean Week, we are diving into the truth behind the cost of tech and everyday life on our waters.  From AI queries to doom scrolling to a single cup of coffee – today we spill the tea on the hidden cost of water for our modern-day lives.     References:…