Coast Files Podcast

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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…