Coast Files Podcast

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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)…

  • 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…

  • Episode 96: OCEAN MYSTERY – La Méduse

    In 1816, the French frigate La Méduse ran aground off the coast of West Africa after its wildly unqualified captain ignored experienced sailors and common sense. When lifeboats proved scarce, the elite sailed away—leaving 146 men and one woman behind on a makeshift raft built for cargo, not humans. What…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…