In this episode, Lindsay takes us down under to explore one of Australia's most puzzling cases: the Somerton Man. On December 1st, 1948, an unidentified, well-dressed man was found deceased against a seawall on Somerton Beach in Adelaide. With all labels strategically removed from his clothing, no identification on his person, and a mysterious message in his pocket, discovering who this man was and what led him here proved to be no easy task. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Move over Shark Week; there is a freezing-cold apex predator dominating the Antarctic ice with a permanent "nightmare smile". This episode dives into the sadistic life of the Leopard Seal, a torpedo built for speed, stealth, and brutal hunting tactics. From bizarre acoustics to a harrowing fatal encounter in the icy deep, we uncover why this solitary creature rules the Southern Sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of Chantel’s birthday, Meg decided to cover a ghost story, paranormal occurrence or creepy legend from each city Chantel has lived in. From coast to Rockies, the Southern Hemisphere, then back up to Toronto, which spooky legends await?Happy Birthday Chantel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Coast Files, we sit down with renowned shipwreck hunter Captain Jeff MacKinnon, lead on The History Channel's TV show The Death Coast, for an exclusive conversation about the relentless pursuit of lost wrecks, forgotten stories, and the mysteries hidden beneath Canada's waters.From groundbreaking discoveries off Nova Scotia's infamous "Death Coast" to the challenges of underwater exploration, Jeff shares what it's really like to chase history where few dare to look. We discuss remarkable shipwreck finds, the meaningful work that brings veterans on board, and the moments that remind us the ocean never gives up its secrets easily.Whether you're fascinated by shipwrecks, maritime history, or the thrill of discovery, this is an interview you won't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lindsay takes into the fascinating and ridiculously tragic history of the Swedish warship Vasa. Intended to be the crown jewel of King Gustav II Adolphus’s 17th-century navy, the ship instead achieved legendary status for a completely different reason: sinking almost immediately on its maiden voyage. Listen this week to learn what went wrong with the most prized ship of its time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What began as a routine prospecting trip for amateur geologist Stefan Michalak quickly spiraled into chaos after a face-to-face encounter with a mysterious craft in the Manitoba woods in 1967.Afterwards, Stefan was left to deal with unexplainable, reoccurring health issues and a sudden media circus that completely upended his life. Tune in this week as Chantel takes us on a wild ride through one of the most thoroughly documented and investigated UFO sightings in North American history and decide for yourself - was this a Hoax - or did Stefan truly encounter the unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Meg takes us back to early summer 1970 to investigate the heartbreaking and deeply unsettling case of three young friends from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. When the boys set off on a secret hitchhiking trip, it would end in tragedy and leave questions that are still unanswered to this day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard for a shocking voyage into the past as we unpack the 1896 maritime murder mystery of the Herbert Fuller. What began as a standard trading journey quickly morphed into a brutal triple homicide on the high seas, leaving a terrified crew isolated with a killer and a heavily contaminated crime scene. Join us as we theorize what really happened, the aftermath, and how this case changed the law forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three stories, three centuries, and fortunes lost to the sea.Lindsay dives into San José, the legendary 17th-century Spanish galleon whose discovery sparked a modern treasure war. Meg explores Jeff MacKinnon’s Death Coast shipwreck finds, where Atlantic waters still give up long-buried secrets. And Chantel uncovers the legend of Captain “Black Sam” Bellamy—the pirate whose lost fortune still lures treasure hunters today.Gold, ghosts, and mysteries from the deep—what’s lost beneath the waves never stays buried for long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come with us this week as we explore South Africa’s world-renowned Sterkfontein Cave. This cave is an anthropological goldmine, famous for redefining our understanding of human evolution. But, beneath the famous fossil beds lies a flooded labyrinth that became a survival nightmare for Pieter Verhulsel in 1984. Dive in with us as we discuss evolutionary breakthroughs and tragic endings that changed rescue protocols forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.