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  • Episode 57: UNEXPLAINED – The 1994 Lake Michigan UFO Incident

    On March 8th, 1994, hundreds of residents along the western coast of Michigan spot strange lights hovering, spinning, and moving in formation. Some lights were blinding, others blinking like Christmas lights, it captivated those who saw. A local meteorologist and law enforcement were equally baffled, with no obvious explanation. Could…

  • Episode 56: DEEP DIVE -Apex Predators – Orcas

    Today we are going to talk about some of the most fascinating, fearsome, and misunderstood creatures of the deep. The Ocean’s Apex Predator’s – No this not Shark Week. We’re going bigger, we’re going smarter, we’re going scarier. We’re talking about The Orcas AKA Killer Whales! References: Kennedy, J. (2024,…

  • Episode 55: MURDERED – Catherine Campbell

    xxx References: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/christopher-garnier-camtherine-campbell-murder-trial-1.4442400 https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/case-for-man-accused-of-killing-catherine-campbell-put-over-until-2016-37432 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/christopher-garnier-i-compliance-check-cape-breton-regional-police-complaint-1.7158274 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/2-cape-breton-officers-disciplined-over-arrest-of-murder-suspect-1.6234296 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/catherine-campbell-murder-trial-jury-deliberations-1.4459936 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/christopher-garnier-loses-appeal-of-murder-conviction-1.5660443 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/catherine-campbell-update-1.3231650 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/catherine-campbell-slain-n-s-police-officer-remembered-at-atlantic-police-academy-1.3231915 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/christopher-garnier-catherine-campbell-search-warrant-documents-1.3495903 https://www.thestar.com/halifax/halifax-man-who-killed-off-duty-cop-and-treated-her-remains-like-garbage-gets-at/article_8fbcddee-3386-564a-9cbc-5a9439649af7.html https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/catherine-campbell-police-officer-murder-1.3236445 https://globalnews.ca/news/2228460/funeral-arrangements-finalized-for-const-catherine-campbell/ https://web.archive.org/web/20161010222224/https://www.angusfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/100931

  • Episode 54: MYSTERY – The Lost Colony of Roanoke

    In the spring of 1587, John White set sail across the Atlantic Ocean with his family and a group of settlers, with a goal of forming the first English colony in North America. Shortly after their arrival, John heads back to England to gather more supplies. After many delays, he…

  • Episode 53: SHALLOW DIVES – Happy One Year Anniversary to Coast Files!

    Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of our podcast with some millionaire rivalry back context, intriguing ocean crime stories including washed up feet and a stolen yacht, and the latest news from the whale community in the deep blue! Don’t forget to subscribe and keep up with our…

  • Episode 52: CONSPIRACY – The Antarctica Files

    Come join us as Chantel takes us on a journey to Antarctica just as chaotic as Chantel herself.  We will learn about the treacherous discovery, the abnormal and fascinating climate, subglacial lakes, and the conspiracies that still live on to this day.  Strap in, this is gonna be a RIDE.…

  • Episode 51: SURVIVAL – The Story of Harrison Okene

    After sleepily turning on the hot plates in the galley to start breakfast prep, Harrison Okene shuffled off to the bathroom. He was the cook aboard a small tug boat and had just woken up to start one of the last few mornings of his early work. A very normal…

  • Episode 50: DEADLY DIVES – Tina Watson

    This week, we head to Australia to hear about the tragic story of Tina Watson. Just 10 days into her marriage, she set off on a honeymoon with her husband, Gabe Watson, to dive into the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Within 10 minutes of her first dive, she was unconscious…

  • Episode 49: CREEPY LAKE – Lake Karachay

    Today’s episode covers a natural area in Russia that experienced one of the worst nuclear disasters in history that you have never heard of. From the planning stage, the incident, and the fallout – learn about the most contaminated lake in the world and its impact on the surrounding area…

  • Episode 48: CHILLING CRUISE SHIPS – Disappearance of Rebecca Coriam

    Millions of people all over the world enjoy cruises to the Arctic North, balmy Caribbean, Ancient Greece and historic Europe… But what if something goes wrong? Who is there to help you? Whose responsibility is it to investigate? In Chilling Cruise Ships we’ll discuss the case of a young British…

  • Episode 47: EXPLORATION – Franklin’s Lost Expedition

    In May of 1845, Sir John Franklin and 129 men set off on what he hoped would be a career-defining mission – to find the allusive Northwest Passage. For centuries, explorers searched for a way to cross North America to the Pacific Ocean without success. The northern Canadian waters were…

  • Episode 46: MYSTERY – The Windover Bog Bodies

    In honor of National Florida Day, we are going to learn about Florida’s Windover Bog Bodies!  Windover is one of the most important archaeological discoveries, where perfectly preserved remains of Indigenous people from over 7,000 years ago revealed insights into ancient life and burial practices. References: What is peat? –…

  • Episode 45: PARANORMAL – The Strange Sights at Lake Superior

    To wrap up a three-episode arc all about Lake Superior, Meghan covers some local legends of ghosts, mythological creatures, and spectral ships that may call Lake Superior “home”. References:

  • Episode 44: DISASTER – The Edmund Fitzgerald

    Once an icon sailing the Great Lakes, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald now rests on the bottom of Lake Superior, gone but not forgotten. Immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s famous song, this ship still leaves many unanswered questions. In today’s episode, we examine what happened on that fateful day in November. References:…

  • Episode 43: CREEPY LAKE – The Lake Superior Graveyard

    Lake Superior, the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, holds an unsettling power that stirs a deep sense of mystery. Its vast, dark waters conceal countless shipwrecks and whispered stories of those lost to its chilling depths. The cold waters are notorious for their sudden, violent storms that can…

  • Episode 42: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL – Merry Coastmas!

    It’s Christmas, it’s finally here! We’re excited, and to celebrate, we decided to get together and have more of an open discussion, with each of us bringing a topic to the table. We have Krampus; Christmas Traditions; and we’ll be topping it off with some Christmas origin stories! We’ll be…

  • Episode 41: TRUE CRIME – The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist

    Liquid gold… comes from the earth, sold in barrels, and is heavily monitored by a group that oversees the price, market ,and sale… No, not oil. Maple Syrup. The sticky sweet stuff is over 20 times more expensive than oil, and in 2012 the world would learn of the most…

  • Episode 40: DISASTER – The Empress of Ireland

    Known as Canada’s Titanic, the RMS Empress of Ireland is a piece of history not often told. A tragic mistake in the early morning hours of May 29th, 1914, led to the loss of over 1000 passengers. In this episode, we learn what went wrong and who was lost during…