Coast Files Podcast

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  • Episode 17: MISSING PERSON – Kimberly McAndrew

    Kimberly McAndrew was a shy, sweet young woman from a small town in Nova Scotia who had just moved to Halifax for University. Classes were starting in a few short weeks and she was excited for her next chapter to begin. She left work around 4:00 pm on Saturday, August…

  • Episode 16: EXPLORATION – The Wreck of the Titanic

    It became the most famous ship in the world after tragically sinking in April 1912. RMS Titanic was lost for 73 years until Robert Ballard and his team located the wreck at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Join us this week as we discuss the wreck; diving into the…

  • Episode 15: LOST AT SEA – Cleopatra’s Tomb

    This week Chantel teaches us about the captivating life and legacy of Cleopatra the VII and the ongoing quest to discover her long-lost tomb. Dive in with us as we continue the Lost at Sea series! References: Lawler, A. (2013, November 19). Raising Alexandria. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/raising-alexandria-151005550/ ISIS – Explore…

  • Episode 14: HAUNTED – Dolls

    In this week’s episode, Meg covers some of the better known haunted dolls including their origins, current locations and the legends or experiences of each. If you have any dolls in the room, it’s best to cover their ears so they don’t get any ideas. WARNING: For images of PTD,…

  • Episode 13: EXPLORATION – Diving to the Challenger Deep

    The Challenger Deep is the deepest known part of our Ocean. Humans have been intrigued by it since its discovery in the 1800s, but who has taken the plunge to the bottom? Come join us as we learn about the deepest dives in history! References: Rafferty, J. P., & Riley,…

  • Episode 12: OCEAN MYSTERY – The Mariana Trench

    The deepest trenches in the ocean can be a scary thought; the void, the darkness, the unknown. Join us this week as Chantel unveils the secrets of the Mariana Trench, from its timeless formation to the haunting inhabitants below. References: Researchers discover deepest known underwater volcanic eruption. (2018, October 23).…

  • Episode 11: ISLAND MYSTERY – The Haunted Island of Poveglia

    A lone island with a haunted past encompassing nearly a thousand years of war, deadly plagues, and an evil doctor with a penchant for brutal experiments on his patients sits abandoned and decaying with the only inhabitants being the ghosts that roam the crumbling hallways. Or is there more to…

  • Episode 10: LOST AT SEA – The Disappearance of Tom & Eileen Lonergan

    In 1998, Tom and Eileen Lonergan embarked on a diving trip to explore the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Eastern Australia. Two days later, the diving company would find their belongings and realize they made a terrible mistake with their headcount. Listen this week as we discuss this…

  • Episode 9: MYTHOLOGY – Mermaids & Sirens

    This week, embark on a mythological voyage across the oceans as Chantel unravels the captivating lore and legends of Mermaids and Sirens from diverse cultures around the world and through time. References: Photo References:

  • Episode 8: TRUE CRIME – The Sydney River McDonald’s Murders

    Over 30 years ago Canada experienced its first fast food murders in the small community of Sydney River, Nova Scotia. What was supposed to be a simple robbery of a McDonald’s restaurant with an inside man as the mastermind turned into a grisly murder scene that rocked the island of…

  • Episode 7: DISASTER – The USS Indianapolis

    In July 1944, the USS Indianapolis would make its last trip after completing its largest mission to date. It is struck by two Japanese torpedoes in the Pacific Ocean and what happens next is a harrowing tale of tragedy and survival. References

  • Episode 6: TRUE CRIME – The Submarine Murder

    On August 10, 2017 Kim Wall was brutally taken from this world by madman Peter Madsen in his amateur submarine.  Today, Chantel discusses the events that led up to this fateful day and all those affected in the aftermath.  Trigger Warning: Death, Dismemberment, SA. References

  • Episode 5: CREEPY LIGHTHOUSE – The Smalls Lighthouse

    Off the coast of Wales, UK, a small treacherous patch of rocks is host to an almost 250 year old lighthouse. We’re covering the tragic events that took place at The Smalls Lighthouse, discussing how isolation and weather can encourage tricks of the mind (or was it real?) and how…

  • Episode 4: OCEAN MYSTERY – The Bermuda Triangle

    This week we dive into the mystery and intrigue of the Bermuda Triangle! Join us as we discuss why this body of water became so notorious and what could be behind the numerous disappearances. References:

  • Episode 3: DEADLY DIVES – The Blue Hole of Dahab

    This Wednesday Chantel unravels the mysteries of the Blue Hole in Dahab, Egypt. Dive into our latest episode to discover the allure and dangers of this infamous spot. From its tragic tales to breathtaking depths, there’s more than meets the eye. References

  • Episode 2: MASS MURDER – The 2020 Nova Scotia Massacre

    On April 18, 2020 Gabriel Wortman set off on a 13 hour killing spree leading to the largest mass shooting in Canadian history. This episode covers the timeline of events leading up to and during this brutal attack that covered 150 kms of rural Nova Scotia. We take special focus…

  • Episode 1: DISASTER – The Halifax Explosion

    Wednesday, March 13, 2024 On December 6th 1917, a devastating explosion took place in Halifax Harbour taking almost 2000 lives and injuring 9000 more. Join us as we look into the fatal errors that contributed to the largest accidental explosion in history. References for this episode: