Under the Waves
Explore the mysteries of the Great Lakes with "Under the Waves," hosted by sibling duo Michelle and Andrew. Dive into true stories of shipwrecks, maritime lore, and historical intrigue, all with a touch of humor.Each episode uncovers the secrets beneath the surface and offers a fresh perspective on ...
Recent Episodes
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Oct. 9, 2026
105 - "Sea Serpent, Ahoy!"
It's a solo Captain Michelle episode today and to quote the great Geo Rutherford, um, yes hello, it's spooky lake month! Welcome to October and with it comes all of the spookies, the ponderings, the alleged-ness of the Lakes (not that we don't do that normally), but we're spreading it on extra thick this month and today we're bringing you the Lake Michigan Sea Serpent. Friend or foe? Relation to South Bay Bessie? Was/is this something you should be concerned about or is the Lake Ness monster jus
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Sept. 25, 2026
104 - The Sixth Great Lake
This week's episode is a bit rough as Andrew and Michelle cover potentially the worst wreck in Georgian Bay and perhaps Lake Huron itself - the SS Asia. The kicker? Sources then and sources today still can't agree on all of the facts about this wreck that has eluded shipwreck hunters for 144 years. And hey, if you don't like dark stories, we get it and we'll catch you next time! <3 Suicide + Crisis Hotline: 988 Text "Home" or "Hello" to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor <3 Cana
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Sept. 22, 2026
103 - Seagull Eggs + Horse Sense
Remember the island that was divided up between Ohio and Michigan? Yeah, Michelle and Andrew are talking about it, the lore behind it's name, and of course, it's lighthouse - the Turtle Island Light. Tune in for a crazy time in history full of wars, treaties, broken promises, shrinking lands, and just missing good old fashioned horse sense! Support for Tasia Fortune's Family here Report Hate Crimes to the FBI or Emergency Services or Southern Poverty Law Center or Call 911 Lawyers' Committee f
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Sept. 5, 2026
102 - Megalodon Centipede of the Seas
Andrew's back and the sibling duo is talking about two ships who mysteriously did not just pass in the night but decided to collide into one another all of the way back in 1878 - the St. Andrews and the Peshtigo. While it may not be a very long story, it was a misidentified shipwreck for quite a while. Climb aboard to learn more and welcome back to our long-awaited co-host! Support for Tasia Fortune's Family here Report Hate Crimes to the FBI or Emergency Services or Southern Poverty Law Center
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Aug. 29, 2026
101 - Yacht Basins + Mooncussing
Michelle is joined by a special guest today - her favorite dad - as they talk about Beaver Island. What does this tiny island off the coast of northern Michigan so unique? What's it's connection to Ireland? Prohibition and whiskey? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aka Mormons? And most of all, what's this about the only king to have ever underwent an official royal coronation ceremony on American soil? Tune in to find out in this wild and crazy episode! Red Cards That Have Your R
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Aug. 22, 2026
100 - The One Caveat
It's Episode 100, y'all! Everybody remain calm! What an exciting time to be alive! Michelle and Andrew were supposed to discuss the Toledo War but much like the outcome of the war itself, Michelle may or may not have taken care of the competition and is doing the episode solo. But come learn more about the war between Ohio and Michigan dating all of the way back to the early 1800s and bleeding into today with the rivalry between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. Did anyone die? Ho