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The Lighthouse Lowdown

Emily Straight and Vincent Bailey

Ahoy sailors! In this podcast we talk about all things Lighthouses - their history, spooky stories, and the things that make them cooler than your average tower.

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Episode 31 - Snake Island Lighthouse (Brazil)

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/07/24

If you have a fear of snakes, steer clear of this episode because we do a deep dive into the inhabitants of Snake Island, and how they may have offed the keepers that used to man it's lighthouse. Please check out our new website thelighthouselowdown.com and leave a message for a lighthouse you'd like to hear about!

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149:39

Episode 30 - Lighthouse Cocktail Hour

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/07/10

DISCLAIMER: This episode is very light on lighthouse information - if you enjoy listening to friends chat over some lighthouse themed beverages, this is the episode for you!Listen in and learn more (maybe too much) about your hosts as Vince whips up some special lighthouse cocktails for us and our newly wed friends Nathan and Monica.Follow us on our social media through this link: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownWatch our YouTube to see how each drink was made!

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Episode 29 - The Lighthouse Way

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/06/26

Ahoy sailors! We are back from our trip around the world to bring you another international subject. What do you get when you combine hikers and lighthouses? O Camiño dos Faros, or The Lighthouse Way! This trek along the coast of Spain provides access to many different lighthouses, but as you'll hear in this podcast, you have to work for it!Check out our social media and the YouTube video for this episode: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownReferences:Hiking Spain’s luminous Lighthouse Way - The

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Episode 28 - Nomazaki (Noma) Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/06/05

Next stop in our international travel is Japan to visit the Nomazaki Lighthouse or Noma Lighthouse! Lighthouses in Japan are relatively young compared to other countries and heavily influenced by Scottish lighthouse design. Noma is barely a century old, but still has legends surrounding it focused on relationships and love.Check us out on our socials: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownReferences:Nomazaki Lighthouse (Mihama) Essential Tips and Information (trek.zone)Nomazaki Lighthouse - WikipediaNoma

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50:46

Episode 27 - Landsorts Fyr

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/05/22

Sweden is home to many fascinating and historical sights, including Landsorts Fyr, the lighthouse of Öja Island. This is the oldest lighthouse in Sweden made by Swedish hands, and the second oldest lighthouse in the country! Listen to us struggle once again with pronunciation as we talk about Landsorts Lighthouse's several-century-long lifespan and the reasons you should visit its beautiful island.Follow us on social media: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownReferences:Landsort - lighthouse wiki

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Episode 26 - Alcatraz Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/05/08

The name alone strikes fear into the hearts of those that hear it, but the lighthouse was just an unwilling victim of the dark stories behind this island and its past inhabitants. Listen in for stories of fire, murder, a jailbreak, and possibly a tennis court?Follow our social media: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownReferences:Alcatraz Island Lighthouse, California at Lighthousefriends.comThe History of Alcatraz (alcatrazhistory.com)Alcatraz Island Lighthouse - WikipediaAlcatraz Lighthouse (U.S

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32:34

Episode 25 - Blackwall Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/04/24

Also known as Trinity Buoy Wharf Light, this lighthouse is the only one in London! Surrounded inside and out by strange and goofy attractions, the Blackwall Lighthouse has connections to a famous chemist, 1000-year-long music pieces, and hanged pirates. Follow this link to check out our social media and website:

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37:37

Episode 24 - Nauset Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/04/10

This lighthouse may ring a bell when you see it, as it's graced the cover of books, license plates, and chip bags! This episode actually goes through eight different lighthouses, leading up to the current red and white Nauset Light. Listen in to hear how the first 3 lighthouses bit the dust in a watery grave, and how the rest were given new lives.GIVEAWAY EPISODE!! Listen in to this episode to hear how to enter into our giveaway to win a bag of the INCREDIBLE Captain Cecil's ground coffee, all the

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45:08

Episode 23 - Faro de Ajo

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/03/27

Welcome to our first Spanish lighthouse, which happens to be the last lighthouse built in Cantabria, Spain. Faro de Ajo, or Garlic Lighthouse, flew under the radar for most of its existence until one very controversial event put it on the map (for tourists at least) and made it the most colorful lighthouse in the world. Seriously, you're going to want to check out our Instagram for this one!Follow us on social media and check out our YouTube: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownReferences:Sea glass -

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Episode 22 - Tourlitis Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/03/13

This lighthouse has to be seen to be believed! Perched on the teeniest and most precarious piece of rock, this Greek lighthouse was rebuilt as homage to a lost....well, you'll just have to listen in!Follow this link to check out our sponsor New Egg: https://bit.ly/LighthouseLowdownAnd follow this one to see our social media and website: linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownReferences:Tourlitis Lighthouse... the first automatic lighthouse in Greece (andros.travel)Tourlitis Lighthouse – Andros, Greece -

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Episode 21 - Salty Dawg Saloon

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/02/27

This "lighthouse" name may catch your eye, as will its supremely nautical appearance and novel history! The Salty Dawg was opened in 1957 inside a cabin that today is the oldest original structure in its towns history. The lighthouse part of this pub is another mystery and was hiding a very unique secret.See pictures of the Salty Dawg Saloon on our Instagram and check out our website by following the link tree below:linktr.ee/thelighthouselowdownUse this link for your tech purchases and our podcast

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Episode 20 - East Brother Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/02/13

The East Brother Light Station has been shaken and burned, yet rose from the ashes to become one of the most beautiful and unique bed and breakfasts we've ever seen! Listen in for tales of earthquakes, explosions, and the job available that puts you in a keeper's shoes.P.S. Make sure you listen to the very end to hear the station's foghorn!Take a look at the BNBs website for the job application and to learn more about the lighthouse: https://ebls.org/Follow us on Instagram @thelighthouselowdown to

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53:41

Episode 19 - Paradise Island Lighthouse Restoration...

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/01/30

We have an extra special guest today! Toby Smith has the lease to land that includes the Paradise Island Lighthouse in the Bahamas, but nothing is going quite according to plan. Listen in to hear his plans for restoring the lighthouse, bringing in revenue, and the battle to keep the land and lighthouse in local hands.Check out pictures of the lighthouse from Toby himself on our Instagram @thelighthouselowdownAlso, we now have a YouTube page! Take a look at

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Episode 18 - Paradise Island Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/01/16

Settle in for the soothing tones of Vincent's voice as he leads the story of Paradise Island Light (also known as Hog Island Light, or Nassau Harbor Light). We can tell you, the only thing more exciting than the history of this lighthouse and its island is the history being made surrounding it today! Listen in for tales of naval attacks, cruise ships, and (hopefully) the lighthouse returning back where it belongs - into local hands.Check out the website https://www.paradiseislandlighthouse.com to

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Episode 17 - Barbers Point Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/01/03

Kick off the new year with this in-person lighthouse story with a special guest as my co-host! Listen in as we discuss Barbers Point, a Hawaiian lighthouse with an unconventional appearance and rich history.Take a look at our Instagram for photos of this lighthouse: @thelighthouselowdown References:https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=142

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Episode 16 - Flying Santa

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2022/12/19

I thought the name of this amazing lighthouse tradition was pretty self-explanatory, but according to Vince it sounds like a legend about a man falling out of a window. SO, listen in to learn about what Flying Santa is all about and how it came to be. And, if you know anything about vintage planes, this is the episode for you!Follow us on instagram to see some fun photos surrounding this tradition: @thelighthouselowdownFollow these links to learn

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Episode 15 - Eldred Rock Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2022/11/28

We only have a couple questions - where did all the gold go? Why did these keepers get a ping pong table? And why won't the Clara Nevada just stay at rest?? Unfortunately, if you listen in we won't be able to answer these questions, but at least you'll know what we're talking about. To donate to the restoration of Eldred Rock Light, go here: Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association |To see some pictures of this stunning lighthouse, visit our Instagram page @thelighthouselowdownWhile I

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52:05

Episode 14 - Stannard Rock Restoration with Carl...

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2022/11/21

This is a very special episode where we get to chat with Carl Lindquist, founder of SWP and owner of Stannard Rock Light, and Fred Stonehouse, a powerhouse of maritime historical knowledge! Join us as we cover the upcoming Stannard Rock Lighthouse restoration, the Superior Watershed Partnership, and Marquette MI. Also, listen in for how you can get a hand-drawn Stannard Rock Light sticker on us!Plugs:https://stannardrock.org/ - Donate to the GoFundMe here!Donate to Stannard Rock Lighthouse

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Episode 13 - Spooky Lighthouse Stories, Halloween...

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2022/10/24

It's spooky szn, so you know what that means? We are going to gather around in the dark and talk about some lighthouses that have some outrageously scary stories to tell! Listen in for some horrible haunts like the Grey Lady at Heceta Head, some walled in skeletons at Sandy Hook, and tons of executions at...you guessed it...Execution Rocks.Check us out on Instagram @thelighthouselowdown and our website podpage.com/the-lighthouse-lowdownAlso find the spooky ambience sounds used in this episode

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Episode 12 - Triangle Island Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2022/10/10

Ever wonder if there's a lighthouse that is incompatible with human life? Or has been cut in half? Or was packed up in boxes for nearly 100 years? If so, Triangle Island Light is ready to answer "yes" to all of your questions. Listen in as we do a host-swap and Vince takes over the crazy and unique tale of a lighthouse on the "forbidden island". Follow us on Instagram @thelighthouselowdownLinks/References: Map View 1:

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