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Coast Files

Welcome to Coast Files! A podcast where three best friends dive deep into the mysteries of the sea, unravel oceanic secrets, and delve into true crime stories lurking beneath the waves. Let"s dive in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:09

DEEP DIVE: The Dolphin Files

Coast Files ·

2026/01/14

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 wrap it up with a shocking Cold War–era experiment involving NASA and dolphins, leaving you to rethink everything you thought you knew about the ocean’s most famous

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50:18

OCEAN MYSTERY: La Méduse

Coast Files ·

2026/01/07

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 followed was nearly two weeks of starvation, violence, madness, and cannibalism on the open sea. Their suffering would later be immortalized in one of the most haunting paintings in history, The Raft

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35:58

TRIVIA: New Year, New Moon

Coast Files ·

2025/12/31

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 and welcome in 2026! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:31

CHRISTMAS MIRACLE: The SS Meredith Victory

Coast Files ·

2025/12/24

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 and delivering a true Christmas Miracle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:09

LAKE MYSTERY: The Lost Christmas Tree Ship, the Rouse...

Coast Files ·

2025/12/17

In this episode, Lindsay tells the story of the Christmas Tree Ship, a schooner named the 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 ship vanished during a violent Great Lakes storm, never reaching port. We explore the ship’s final voyage, the mystery surrounding its sinking, and the

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42:08

SHALLOW DIVES: Water Phenomena

Coast Files ·

2025/12/10

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 beautiful nature can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:24

Episode 91: URBAN LEGENDS - Niagara's Screaming...

Coast Files ·

2025/12/03

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 the bizarre and terrifying Pigman — a cryptid wrapped in rumor, folklore, and unsettling eyewitness accounts. Chantel closes us out with the haunting tale of the Hermit of

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7:46

Thanksgiving Thank You!

Coast Files ·

2025/11/27

Happy American Thanksgiving! We’re so grateful for every one of our listeners who tune in, share our episodes, and support us. Your enthusiasm keeps us inspired week after week. And a very special thank-you to those who have donated over the past year on Ko-Fi—your generosity means the world to us and helps keep this show going, and we want to take this opportunity to give you a personal shout-out. We truly couldn’t do it without you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:06

PARANORMAL: Glamis Castle

Coast Files ·

2025/11/26

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 Janet Douglas, the castle’s past is as haunting as it is fascinating. If you weren't quite ready to say goodbye to spooky season before the holidays begin, this episode is for you! Hosted on Acast. See

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49:53

TRUE CRIME: The High Tide Heist

Coast Files ·

2025/11/19

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:04

CREEPY LAKE: Lake Lanier

Coast Files ·

2025/11/12

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 eerie legends like the Lady of the Lake to mysterious drownings and ghostly encounters, you won't want to miss this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:44

GROUP EPISODE: Boating Accidents

Coast Files ·

2025/11/05

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 calm waters can hide dark truths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:38

DEEP DIVE: Halloween History

Coast Files ·

2025/10/29

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 today—and how the holiday has continued to evolve over the last 200 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:22

SERIAL KILLER - The Infamous H.H. Holmes, America's...

Coast Files ·

2025/10/22

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 Murder Castle. How many lives did he take? Did he really bury one of his victims in Lake Michigan? Listen in this week as we dive into this disturbing tale... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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49:36

CRYPTID: Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp

Coast Files ·

2025/10/15

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:11

OCEAN MYSTERY: The Drake Passage

Coast Files ·

2025/10/08

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 the Drake Passage — where science meets myth, and not everyone returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:27:10

GROUP EPISODE: Lakes, Ships, and Listener Lore

Coast Files ·

2025/10/01

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:54

UNSOLVED MYSTERY: The SS Marquette & Bessemer No. 2

Coast Files ·

2025/09/24

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 crew members, conflicting distress calls, and rumours of mutiny. We explore the ship’s design flaws, the theories behind its fate, and why, more than a century later, this “Holy Grail of Shipwrecks” still

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49:57

DEEP DIVE: The Beluga Files

Coast Files ·

2025/09/17

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:59

MURDERED: Loretta Saunders

Coast Files ·

2025/09/10

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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