Episodes

Michelle and Andrew cover a doozy of an episode talking about the T.T. Morford. This neat little tugboat spent her nine lives in and around Chicago but not without her fair share of tragedies. The Morford got to be the hero in many stories as well. Consider yourself warned and welcome aboard! Haven Watch: www.havenwatch.org Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources: https://mnfreedomfund.org/resources/resources-ice/ National Immigration Detention Hotline (Freedom for Immigrants) Number |...

Join Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the only five-masted schooner (barquentine? but who's keeping track) to ever grace the Great Lakes - the David Dows. This behemoth of a ship made quite a name for herself during her day, setting load and speed records, making other ships look like mere bath toys. Tune in to learn what made the Dows so special, what earned her so many unfortunate titles, and what ultimately was her downfall. Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources: https://mnfreed...

It's all things ice over here (the non-toxic kind, except a few of the ships we cover might think otherwise) and Andrew and Michelle invite you along for the ride. Join them as they talk about an episode eerily similar to last week's story. See if you can spot the differences before Michelle makes them obvious in her retelling of the tale of the SS John V. Moran. Be sure to pack your ice picks and lots of extra salt. Welcome aboard! Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources: https://mnfre...

What does hubris, slush, and the first millionaire in Detroit have in common? Why, the SS Eber Ward, of course! Still unsure of of the connection? Tune in to today's episode where Andrew and Michelle cover the life of not only the Eber Ward the ship, but also the man she was named after, and his uncle, and perhaps a few other characters along the way. Anchors away! Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources: https://mnfreedomfund.org/resources/resources-ice/ National Immigration Detention...

Join hosts Michelle and Andrew as they talk about a series of unfortunate events that happened on November 17, 1879. What started as an unassuming night quickly turned into chaos that took the lives of 6 people and sank at least three ships - tug A.O. Thayer, tug Philip Becker, and the dredge Gordon, as well as quite possibly a few scows. Tune in to learn more about this Lake Ontario tragedy. Anchors away! Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources: https://mnfreedomfund.org/resources/reso...

First actual recorded episode in 2026 and hosts Andrew + Michelle are a tad rusty. Bear with them as they cover the SS M.M. Drake along with a few ships she encountered along the way such as the Michigan, the Dot, the Smith Moore, the Pilot, and the Hallaran. Whether or not you believe the Drake was good or bad luck, the hero or the villain, we'll let you decide. Welcome aboard! Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locatio...

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2026 where your hosts, Andrew and Michelle cover the hot topic case of the Oscar T. Flint. What makes this vessel so lit and it's not just because Michelle can't handle the heat of narrating today, that's for sure. Other than that and the seemingly random mention of goby fish, tune in for a crazy episode. Here's to 2026 and all of the new adventures and shipwrecks it'll bring us! Welcome aboard. Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge i...

It's the last episode of 2025 and we're bringing you a boatload of laughs. Join Andrew and Michelle as they traverse the Great Lakes in search of the best 1 star reviews of harbors, marinas, boat launches, and the occasional restaurant. Some reviews are of higher ratings and some just plain don't make sense. Tune in for the final episode as we prepare to close out the 2025 season. Welcome aboard! Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/commu...

Today, Michelle and Andrew and bringing you a very special two-for-one deal with the sinking of two car ferries - the James W Curran and the John A McPhail. Learn all about the early days of car ferries on the northern Great Lakes as well as what set these two apart, and why are they still so unique to this day. We can't wait for you to tune in. Merry early Christmas! Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations Find a l...

Andrew and Michelle are talking all things dams and hydraulics as they cover the Great Lakes adjacent story of the South Fork Dam. Learn about all of the mishaps and negligence that led to the tragic destruction of Johnstown in what would go down in history as the Johnstown Flood. So whether you're thirsting for more knowledge or just looking to get your feet wet, we have what you need on tap. And heads up, there may be some waterworks ahead. Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge i...

Its podcast release day and Andrew and Michelle are covering the SS Daniel J. Morrell. This shipwreck between two shipwrecks is a tale full of wild happenings, tragic endings, and the bravery of a survivor willing to finally tell his story. Tune in to hear about one of the most unique shipwrecks we've covered yet. Anchors away! Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations Find a local food bank in your area: feedingameri...

Join Andrew and Michelle for the conclusion of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald today as they discuss potential causes for the ship to sink. Was it purely accidental? Was it the storm? Was it due to a bigger conspiracy that includes the parent company as well as a missing mayday call? Tune in to find out as we wrap up the one, the only, the Edmund Fitzgerald. Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations Find a local food bank in...

It's part two of the iconic Edmund Fitzgerald. Join Andrew and Michelle as they talk about the hours leading up to the wreck of the Fitz. What happened, who said what, and who went out to look for the ship who suddenly disappeared from everyone's radar? Find out those answers and more by tuning in today. Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-fo...

Join Andrew and Michelle today as they talk about a little known ship that sank in Lake Superior one stormy night 50 years from November 10, 2025. It's not like she’s one of the most iconic shipwrecks in the Great Lakes and even has some global reaches. That’s right, folks, you know the name, you know the song, and today we are talking about the one, the only, THE SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Tune in to learn about this iconic ship and what set her above the rest! Food Assistance Resources: Find a com...

Welcome back to another long awaited episode that we've hinted about enough that it was finally time to cover it. That's right, folks, Andrew and Michelle are taking on the SS Kamloops. Old Whitey himself would be quite proud. Join in on learning about the tragedy that has turned into quite the intrigue since her finding in the 1970s. So get your wetsuits ready, double check that oxygen level, and let's dive in to today's episode! Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area:...

Happy Halloween! We hope you enjoy this extra eerie episode about the ghosts, hauntings, paranormal findings, and deaths on Mackinac Island. Are they real? Are some of these made up? We'll leave you to be the final judge of that. Wishing you and yours extra spooks, stay safe, enjoy the candy, and stand up for your fellow human. Happy hauntings! Food Assistance Resources: Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations Find a local food bank in your a...

It's still spooky season and Andrew and Michelle are tackling not a shipwreck, but a perturbed and perhaps paranormally present building - the Eloise Asylum. This historic psychiatric hospital had quite the reach and an even bigger impact. Learn all about the wild mental health treatments that defy today's ethics as well as where the place stands today. Take a trip a little inland to Detroit and welcome aboard! Oh, and watch your back incase anything is creeping around that corner behind you. S...

Join Andrew and Michelle as they talk about the longest shipwreck in the Great Lakes - the Mapledawn. But first, we need to talk about the Manola. What do these two ships have in common? Some might say their stern personalities matched up. Tune in to hear more about these crazy ships and the journeys they took along the way. We also want to send our support and condolences to those who have lost or been affected by recent, past, ongoing gun violences in America. Please reach out to someone to h...

Happy 60th episode!!! Andrew and Michelle talk about a fresh-off-the-press, hot-to-go, newsworthy shipwreck: the F.J. King. Learn about why this ship has eluded shipwreck hunters for over a century, how a lighthouse keeper was able to help find the long-lost ship, and all about the group who uncovered her location in such a short period of time. This is one episode you don't want to miss! Anchors away! We also want to send our support and condolences to those who have lost or been affected by r...

Andrew and Michelle are covering their most heavy metal episode ever talking about the Pilot Island Lighthouse. This little unassuming lighthouse on a rather small island holds some big and dark secrets. Tune in to find out what diaphones, acid bird droppings, a disgruntled cow, and Death's Door have in common. Ahoy! If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, please reach out and get help. Call or text 988 to speak to a qualified individual, You can also go to 988lifeline.org or cri...

Join hosts Andrew and Michelle as they talk about all of the ups and countless downs associated with the SS Pewabic and her sister, the SS Meteor. What made the Pewabic one of the worst tragedies on the Great Lakes? Why is she cursed? Find out by listening now to today's episode. Oh, and in case no one has told you lately, you're doing great! We also want to send our support and condolences to those who have lost or been affected by recent, past, ongoing gun violences in America. Please reach o...

Andrew and Michelle talk about a ship who, before being condemned to the Great Lakes, lived quite the life. The SS Francisco Morazan sailed for 11 different owners, under 6 different country flags all over the world, and took on 8 different names. Come learn what makes this wreck so special and some might even say, a head and shoulders above the rest. We also want to send our support and condolences to those who have lost or been affected by recent, past, ongoing gun violences in America. Pleas...

Something about late night recordings really make Andrew and Michelle a bit cooky and boy howdy are they ever for this episode. Join these two for some high quality dad jokes, sibling banter, and learning about a rather leaky, unkempt ship - the Trinidad. From a handsomely and staunchly built marine specimen to needing extra bilge pumps, learn the fateful tale of this late 1800s schooner and the surprise guest appearance from a previous episode! Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough T...

Andrew and Michelle talk about the Nucleus aka the Bad Luck Barquentine. What happened for her to get this unfortunate nickname? How far out of reach is she now? Tune in this week to find out all of the answers and more! And while we're at it, happy belated one year! Thanks for sticking around through the learning period, the recording under water and from an isolated lighthouse, and for all of the wrecks in-between! We wouldn't be who we are without all of you and never a day goes by that we ar...