Under the Waves

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...

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!...

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: F...

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...

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: free...

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 f...

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/c...

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...

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, an...

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...

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 w...

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...

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...

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 h...

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 th...

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 condolenc...

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...

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 th...

Join Andrew and Michelle as they talk about the recently retired M/V Cuyahoga. Has this ship also been all over your social media feed? No? Just us? Well get ready to finally be in the loop on this fantastic ship and learn more about shipping on the Great Lakes over the years. Thanks for climbing aboard! GoFundMe for Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/minneapolis-...

Andrew and Michelle finally conclude the Grace Period Series with a bunch of mini stories: some funny, some short, some confusing, and some leaving the real story up to your imagination. They're covering the Grace M , the Grace A Green , the Grace Grummond , and the Grace Amelia . Thanks for joining us on this journey of a series, be sure to check out Jeff Koch's links for all of the latest and gr...

Hello, ahoy, and welcome aboard a very special and super exciting episode of Under the Waves. Andrew and Michelle are joined by Jeff Koch, Coordinator and Program Manager at the Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy as well as caretaker of the Stannard Rock Light! Jeff has been a part of the SWP for about 9 years and in that time has organized numerous trips out to the Stannard Rock...

Andrew and Michelle continue the Grace Period series with the Grace Patterson . This wily ship almost had a rather short episode until a phenomenal source saved the day at the last moment. Find out more about this accident-prone vessel who remains a bit illusive to this day. Welcome aboard! Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/c...

Welcome to episode 50!!! The Grace Period miniseries continues with Andrew and Michelle talking about the Grace A Channon . The Channon - a bathtub, transformer, polly pocket of a boat is quite the ship to learn about. Also tune in for all of the ins and outs of canallers along with the upgrades to the Welland Canal over the years. Thanks for sticking around for 50 episodes and here's to 50 more!...

Join Andrew and Michelle in a new mini series called the Grace Period! To kick off, learn about the Laura Grace , a tug boat who spent most and now all of her time in Lake Ontario. Her story may be short, but the attempted rescue and salvage efforts spanned years. See the ship that inspired many divers, photographers, and submechanophobia-nightmares alike. Downloadable Float Plan https://floatplan...

Andrew and Michelle treat y'all to an episode of Under the Waves, after dark edition. Join them as they talk about the Margaret A. Muir , a schooner that traveled all of the Great Lakes in her time until one decided to keep her - forever. Are they on the correct path regarding the ship's owner being related to a famous naturalist? Perhaps. Should they have ingested more caffeine prior to this reco...