The Lighthouse Lowdown

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...

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

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 traditio...

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...

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! P...

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 w...

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 @thelighthouselowdown Links/R...

Crack open a cold one for this weeks episode as we talk about the role lighthouses played in the Roaring Twenties. We'll cover rum runners vs. the Coast Guard, Claude "King" Cole on Main Duck, and...cow shoes?? Join us on Instagram @thelighthouselowdown References: Category:Lighthouses completed in the 1920s – Wikipedia Prohibition: Years, Amendment and Definition – HISTORY – HISTORY How an Ontari...

While we usually travel virtually to lighthouses and talk about their history, this time Vince and I are here in North Carolina recording this podcast at the physical site of each seaside sentinel! Enjoy a short history on Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke, Currituck, and Bodie Island in the shadow of the lighthouses themselves! References: North Carolina Lighthouses : The Stories Behind the Beacons from Ca...

We're heading 400 miles north to the Seven Hunters for the mysterious and unexplainable disappearance of three keepers. In this episode we talk about the Flannan Isle Lighthouse and the speculations around what really happened to our unfortunate victims, although we'll never really know the truth. Head to our Instagram to check out pictures from this episode @thelighthouselowdown References : http...

We're staying in Kirkcudbright for this episode and finishing the tale of Little Ross. Listen in for keeper stories, some ornithology, and murder! Head to our website podpage.com/the-lighthouse-lowdown to listen to our podcast, and see pictures of things we cover in our episodes on our Instagram @thelighthouselowdown References https://www.nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/little-ross-rear/ https://en.wikipe...

Hope everyone has their passports because we're sailing off to Scotland to cover our first lighthouse across the pond. In the first part of this two parter, we hear about the hardworking people who fought for the lighthouse, its construction, and keeper uniforms! References https://uslhs.org/sites/default/files/article spdf/keepersnew_clothes.pdf https://www.nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/little-ross-rear...

This week we've got a casual episode comin' at ya answering some lighthouse trivia! Play along and listen as we go on tangents about pyramids, Sally Snowman, and share some drinks. Take a look at our awesome sponsor for this episode My Postglow at mypostglow.com Also, make sure you follow our new Instagram account @thelighthouselowdown for some pictures of the lighthouses we cover!

If ships had seatbelts I'd tell you to buckle them because this lighthouse takes us on a wild ride through history! This episode includes dramatic tales from Civil War soldiers during a time that racked up enough ghosts to make Point Lookout the most haunted lighthouse in the US. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Tidewater Sandals ! Use the code THELOWDOWN for 20% off on their site, and list...

Ahoy sailors! In this episode we cover the lighthouse that sports the best (or worst?) of both fire and ice in an incredibly remote location. We'll talk about Stannard Rock Lighthouse and how it got its nickname as "The Loneliest Place in the World", along with the accident that nearly brought it to the ground. Thank you to my sponsors for the episode and follow the links below to make use of thei...

This week we dive deep into the dark history of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse in Galveston, TX and how a single man named Moore can ruin everyone's lives. Check out my sponsor for this episode, and use this link for 50% off your first month as a Lighthouse Lowdown listener: https://teamtreehouse.com/signup_code/podcorncourses Also, check out my new website at https://www.podpage.com/the-lighthouse-...

Did I say this episode would be shorter? Sike, because there's so much to cover on the history of the beacon! Listen in for fun facts, history about candles to aerobeacons, and how lighthouses can actually walk. Watch out, because we're bringing the candlepower. Check out these references for more cool facts: https://uslhs.org/lighthouse-lamps-through-time https://uslhs.org/american-lighthouse-lam...

Ahoy! In this episode we delve into the history of how lighthouses came to be, all the way back to 8th Century BC! We also touch on the lighthouse keepers, and why we have lighthouses in the first place. Part 2 will be a shorter episode covering the history of the lighthouse Beacon and a trick to make lighthouses walk!