Beste Shipwrecks podcasts (2025)

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The Mystery of the Wawinet 50:16

7d ago50:16

50:16

The pleasure yacht Wawinet sank on September 21, 1942, in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. The Wawinet was owned by retired NHL defenseman Bert Corbeau who played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Corbeau was Plant Supervisor at Midland Foundry and Machine Company, of Midland, Ontario, and he was taking the workers out for an ev…

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Ship's Log: The USCGC Blackthorn 39:53

13d ago39:53

39:53

(This episode was oiginally released in January of 2023.) On the evening of January 28, 1980 the United States Coast Guard cutter Blackthorn was leaving Tampa Bay on its way to its home base in Galveston, Texas. It was a cool, calm, and pleasant night as the Blackthorn headed out. At the same time, the SS Capricorn was inbound to the bay. Through a…

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The Seven Years' War: The Great French Disaster - From La Fayette, We Are Here! Podcast 47:39

22d ago47:39

47:39

Bonus Episode from La Fayette, We Are Here! podcast. This particular conflict goes by multiple names and definitions. While it is globally recognized as the Seven Years' War, it is more commonly referred to in America as the French and Indian War, and in Canada as the War of Conquest. These wars are all interconnected and are part of a vast global …

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The Burning of HMS Gaspee 39:49

28d ago39:49

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In the midst of increased tariffs and enforcement of the Navigation Acts, an angry group of merchants, plantation owners, and residents of Providence, Rhode Island slipped out under the cover of darkness on June 10, 1772, and boarded HMS Gaspee. After a short battle, the Rhode Islanders burned the British vessel, and shot and wounded its commander,…

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The Costa Concordia 46:34

1M ago46:34

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On the 13th of January, 2012 the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a rocky outcropping off the coast of Italy. The ship lost power and propulsion, and came to rest on its starboard side, just meters from the island of Giglio. Panic and chaos ensued on board, with over 4000 passengers and 1000 crew. Captain Francesco Schettino altered the p…

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Nouvelle France: The French in North America - From La Fayette, We Are Here! Podcast 1:04:43

1M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Bonus Episode from La Fayette, We Are Here! podcast. The Nouvelle France (New France) is the French colonization of North America. Over a couple of centuries, the French established settlements all over North America, especially along the St. Lawrence and Mississippi River but also in Nova Scotia, Florida, Louisiana and more. New France existed fro…

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The Circus Ship: The Royal Tar Tragedy 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

The Royal Tar was a Canadian steamship built in 1835. On October 25, 1836, the ship was on voyage from Eastport, Maine to Portland, Maine. On board were 72 passengers, 21 crew, and a large caravan of animals that were part of a traveling menagerie. The caravan included horses, lions, camels, a tiger, birds, reptiles, and even an elephant. when the …

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Rocking Studios, Stages and Classrooms with J.Rawls & Cas Metah 1:45:53

2M ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Ah yeah!! Back like we never left! On this episode we have an in depth discussion with Ohio mainstays J. Rawls and Cas Metah. We'd be lyin' to say we weren't geeked to talk to these dudes. I believe they set the bar when it comes to hustle and work ethic. So when we found they did an EP together ("Criminal Blinded" out on Fat Beats) we had to get t…

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Danderfunk, Salt Junk, and Scurvy: Cuisine Aboard Ships 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Food aboard ships during the Age of Sail (roughly from the 16th to the 19th centuries) was far from luxurious, chosen for its durability rather than flavor or nutritional value. Sailors were at sea for extended periods with no refrigeration, so provisions had to withstand long voyages. The cuisine was monotonous, barely edible, and nutritionally de…

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A Sailor's Tale: Captain Frank Knowles 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Captain Samuel Francis Knowles began his career on the sea at a very young age, honing his skills as a teenager aboard ships out of Boston. He would go on to captain several ships including the Norway and the Mary S. Ames. Captain Frank survived a fire on board the Norway, with all hands saved, and a hurricane that sank the Mary S. Ames. Throughout…

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Kidnapped at Sea: David Henry White 56:06

3M ago56:06

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On October 9, 1862, David Henry White was kidnapped at sea from the United States merchant ship Tonawanda by Captain Raphael Semmes of the CSS Alabama. The young man was from a free, black family of Lewes, Delaware, and was employed on the Tonawanda by the Cope Line as a passenger cook. Dr. Andrew Sillen, author of Kidnapped at Sea, discusses the s…

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Wrecktoberfest! The Skeleton Coast 19:04

3M ago19:04

19:04

The Skeleton Coast of Namibia is infamous for the countless shipwrecks scattered along its shores, a haunting reminder of the treacherous conditions mariners have faced for centuries. Thick, unpredictable fogs, strong Atlantic currents, and hidden sandbars have made navigating this coastline perilous, often leading ships to run aground. Some of the…

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The Ocean Ranger Disaster 44:04

4M ago44:04

44:04

The Ocean Ranger disaster occurred on February 15, 1982, when the semi-submersible offshore drilling rig sank off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, in the North Atlantic. A severe winter storm caused massive waves and hurricane-force winds, leading to water breaching the rig’s ballast control room. A series of mechanical and human errors in handli…

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Ships of The Crusades with Dr. Nicholas Morton 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Ships of the Crusades Joining me for this episode is Dr. Nicholas Morton, Associate Professor with the School of Arts and Humanities at Nottingham Trent University. Dr. Morton has written many books, including The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East. The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by European …

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SS Marine Electric: The Wreck That Changed The Coast Guard 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

The bulk carrier SS Marine Electric went down on February 12th, 1983, 30 miles off the coast of Virginia during a severe winter storm. The World War 2 era ship had been been deteriorating for years and suffered from rust, corrosion, failed pumps, and faulty safety features that the ship's owners, Marine Transport Lines had neglected to repair. Only…

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History Daily: The Race to the South Pole 18:04

5M ago18:04

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History Daily From Noiser and Airship, this is History Daily, hosted, edited, and executive produced by Lindsay Graham. Audio editing and sound design by Mollie Baack. Music by Lindsay Graham. This episode is written and researched by James Benmore. Executive Producers are Steven Walters for Airship, and Pascal Hughes for Noiser. December 14, 1911.…

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The Halifax Explosion of 1917 42:17

5M ago42:17

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The Halifax Explosion of 1917 occurred on December 6 when the SS Mont-Blanc, a French cargo ship laden with explosives, collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo in the narrow harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The collision caused a massive explosion that devastated the surrounding area, resulting in approximately 2,000 deaths and injuring around 9,0…

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USS Thresher 54:51

6M ago54:51

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The USS Thresher (SSN-593) was a nuclear-powered submarine that tragically sank on April 10, 1963, during a deep-diving test about 220 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. This disaster resulted in the loss of all 129 crew members and civilians on board, marking the deadliest submarine disaster in U.S. history. The Thresher's sinking highlighted c…

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Lord Thomas Cochrane: The Sea Wolf (Part 2) 30:38

6M ago30:38

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Lord Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775-1860), was a daring and influential British naval officer renowned for his unconventional tactics and audacious exploits during the Napoleonic Wars. Known for his strategic brilliance and fearless leadership, Cochrane earned a reputation as one of the most successful frigate captains in the Royal N…

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Lord Thomas Cochrane: The Sea Wolf (Part 1) 39:29

6M ago39:29

39:29

Lord Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775-1860), was a daring and influential British naval officer renowned for his unconventional tactics and audacious exploits during the Napoleonic Wars. Known for his strategic brilliance and fearless leadership, Cochrane earned a reputation as one of the most successful frigate captains in the Royal N…

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Ohmega Watts: Beats, Rhymes, and (hope amidst the trials of) Life. 1:21:26

6M ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Greetings beautiful people of planet earth! Ya boys are back at it with a heater of an episode! We were blessed to have the opportunity to chop it up with the multidisciplined homie Omega Watts. Many know of him as a producer, MC, and DJ. In addition to these talents he is also and independent art-director, graphic designer, photographer and of cou…

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The Fiery Last Voyage of the Lakonia (1963) 32:56

7M ago32:56

32:56

The Lakonia was launched in 1929 as the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (JVO) of the Netherlands Line as an ocean liner, servicing the route between Europe and the Dutch East Indies. After being converted to a troop ship during World War 2, she returned to passenger service until 1963, when she was sold to the Greek Line. The JVO was refurbished and renam…

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The Victoria Day Disaster 33:30

7M ago33:30

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The 1881 Steamboat Victoria disaster in London, Ontario, Canada, remains one of the most tragic maritime accidents in Canadian history. On May 24, 1881, the Victoria, a paddlewheel steamboat, was packed with passengers enjoying a holiday excursion on the Thames River. However, tragedy struck when the boat became unstable, and its boiler came loose …

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History Daily: The Sinking of the Laconia (1942) 20:33

8M ago20:33

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From History Daily, hosted by Lindsay Graham, The Sinking of the Laconia. Get ad-free access to History Daily, Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs, and many other fantastic history podcasts, on the Into History podcast channel. Subscribe at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. September 12, 1942. During the Second World War, a German U-boat sinks the RMS Laconia, ki…

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Doña Paz: Asia's Titanic 31:55

8M ago31:55

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On December 20, 1987, the Philippines experienced the worst peacetime maritime disaster in history when the MV Doña Paz, a passenger ferry, collided with the MT Vector, an oil tanker. The accident occurred near the Tablas Strait, resulting in a massive fire that engulfed both vessels. The MV Doña Paz was heavily overcrowded with an estimated 4,385 …

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The Zeewijk with Dr. Howard Gray 59:44

8M ago59:44

59:44

On the 9th of June, 1727, the Dutch East India Company vessel Zeewijk wrecked on Half Moon Reef of the Houtman Abrolhos, off the coast of Western Australia. The ship was not immediately destroyed and many of the ship's supplies were salvaged and brought to a small nearby coral island, later named Gun Island. After 9 months stranded on the island, t…

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Catching Up With Team Salty Science 57:22

9M ago57:22

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Salty Science are Chantale Bégin, Isabelle Côté Noelle Helder, and Lauren Shea, and all four of them are marine scientists. In December of 2023, they rowed across the Atlantic Ocean as part of The World's Toughest Row. They finished first in the women's division, and overall 7th out of 38 teams, finishing in front of many of the men's teams as well…

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Flames of Sorrow: The General Slocum Tragedy 37:14

9M ago37:14

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For ad-free listening to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and many other fantastic history podcasts, subscribe to Into History, at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. The General Slocum shipwreck occurred on June 15, 1904, when the passenger steamboat caught fire while cruising along the East River in New York City. Carrying over 1,300 passengers, primarily memb…

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US Coast Guard (Retired) Rescue Swimmer PJ Ornot 39:13

9M ago39:13

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Subscribe to Into History for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Get access to this, and many more history podcasts. Subscribe at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. PJ Ornot is a retired United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, having served 24 years in the service. PJ was stationed in many locations throughout his career including North Carol…

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The Baltimore Bridge Disaster 11:37

10M ago11:37

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On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland was struck by the container ship MV Dali. The bridge completely collapsed moments later. Eight construction workers were on the bridge at the time. Although two men were rescued, six are missing and presumed dead. In this episode, I provide a timeline of events leasing to the disaster, inc…

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Sean Sigfried: The Man Behind the Music 44:05

10M ago44:05

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The creator of the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs original theme music, Sean Sigfried, joins me to talk about how we first interacted, the creation of the theme song, and his achievements. You'll also hear a few clips of some of his other compositions. And, in a strange twist, he winds up interviewing me! Please follow Sean Sigfried on social media @SeanS…

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The Raft of the Medusa - Part 2 52:16

10M ago52:16

52:16

Subscribe to Into History for ad-free listening, bonus content, and other perks! The French shipwreck Medusa, which took place in 1816 off the coast of Mauritania, remains one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. The vessel, carrying French officials, soldiers, and settlers to Senegal, ran aground due to navigational errors and negli…

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Colleen O'Farrell Pitts: Choosing to Be Happy No Matter What 49:50

10M ago49:50

49:50

This is an interview I did with my mother's mother, Grandma Colleen Pitts (O'Farrell) in 6 or 7 years ago. She died on February 14, 2024, and so now I'm releasing this episode in her honor. We discuss a variety of things—losing her husband to cancer, difficulties in families, depression, losing my dad in a car wreck, and even the blackouts of World…

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The Raft of the Medusa - Part 1 47:29

10M ago47:29

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Subscribe to Into History for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Get access to this, and many more history podcasts. Subscribe at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. The French shipwreck Medusa, which took place in 1816 off the coast of Mauritania, remains one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. The vessel, carrying French offici…

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Introducing American Criminal: Available Now! 12:56

11M ago12:56

12:56

From Airship, the studio behind American Scandal, American History Tellers, and History Daily, comes a new true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. The debut season tackles one of the country’s most sensational cases: The Menendez Murd…

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The Sinking of the Vasa 29:50

11M ago29:50

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For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The Vasa was a massive warship commissioned by King Gustav II Adolph of Sweden in the early 17th century. Designed to be the pride of the Swedish Navy, construction began in 1626 at the Royal Shipyard in Stockholm, under the supervision of master…

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The Steamship Pulaski: Lost in the Dark 33:09

11M ago33:09

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For ad-free listening, subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The Steamship Pulaski was an American steam packet that exploded on June 14, 1838, 40 miles off the coast of North Carolina. The explosion occurred around 11 PM, while the ship was traveling from Charleston, South Carolina to Baltimore, Maryland. The expl…

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El Faro: The Clock is Ticking 1:06:38

12M ago1:06:38

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Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and other great perks. The sinking of the SS El Faro on October 1, 2015 was a devastating maritime disaster that occurred during Hurricane Joaquin. The American cargo ship, owned by TOTE Maritime, was en route from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it encountered the powe…

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A Chat With Real Pirate, Capt. Tonz 53:13

12M ago53:13

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Subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free listening! Real, modern-day pirate Capt. Tonz has led an adventurous and dangerous life on the seas, and has many stories to tell. From a young age, Capt. Tonz struck out on his own as a mariner and learned the tricks of his trade. Capt. Tonz gives us a little taste …

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Life In Full Color with Illustrate 1:36:55

1y ago1:36:55

1:36:55

Whassup good people Happy new Year!! We're back like we never left! Hopefully y'all remember a few episodes back the we had on Jeremiah Dirt and Illustrate, well you can consider this part 2 where we chop it up with Illustrate solo and get to hear more of his story and why he does what he does. We have the convo about being a rapper who's a christi…

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The Final Voyage of SS Atlantic 1:12:06

1y ago1:12:06

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For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The SS Atlantic disaster occurred on April 1, 1873, when the British steamship SS Atlantic, carrying over 900 passengers and crew, struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. The ship was en route from Liverpo…

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The Lost Franklin Expedition 44:16

1y ago44:16

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Join Into History for ad-free listening and other great perks. The Franklin Expedition of 1845 was a British voyage led by Sir John Franklin in an attempt to navigate the Northwest Passage, a coveted sea route through the Arctic. Comprising two ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, the expedition aimed to explore uncharted territories but tragicall…

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DJ Sean P & Royal Ruckus Mixtape: The Life Cycle of Man and Cicada 28:12

1y ago28:12

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The Life Cycle of Man and Cicada By Joshua Gibbs and Jamey Bennett The average man knows little of cicadas, thinks rarely of cicadas. And yet on the rare occasion he hears the word “cicada,” his mind invariably drifts off into those few truths about the insects which he was taught in grade school: the cicada lives underground for seventeen years, e…

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The Royal Navy's WW2 Assault on the French Fleet 58:59

1y ago58:59

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Listen to this episode ad-free. Go to IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod and subscribe. In 1940, after Nazi Germany's Western Europe invasion, France capitulated and became a puppet state, while Britain stood alone against Germany. Concerned about the French Naval fleet surrendering to Germany, Britain proposed an ultimatum to Vichy France, leading to a…

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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 43:44

1y ago43:44

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For ad-free listening, Subscribe at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a storm on November 10, 1975. The ship's crew of 29 men were all lost. She was the largest ship on North America's Great Lakes when it was launched on June 7, 1958. It remains the larges…

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Major Chisholm: Creative Liberty, Beauty in the Struggle, & Life without Alcohol 1:17:28

1y ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Whaddup y'all? We hope everybody is doing just great! On this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Major Chisholm of Creative Liberty podcast. Major came on Jamey's radar through Whiskerino (which was a beard growing group, look it up if you don't know), and they further developed their relationship the last couple years through taking …

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American Revolution: The Battle of Ushant 34:45

1y ago34:45

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Bonus episode! American Revolution Podcast by Michael Troy. British Admiral Augustus Keppel and French Admiral Louis Guillouet, the comte d'Orvilliers lead fleets into the Atlantic. Each hope to destroy the other's fleet. After a relatively inconclusive battle at sea both battered fleets return to port. Disputes between top officers end careers on …

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The RMS Republic 43:24

1y ago43:24

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For ad-free episodes subscribe to Into History at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. In 1909, the RMS Republic of the White Star Line was struck by the SS Florida, and sank off Nantucket in the North Atlantic. It was rumored to be carrying a large quantity of gold, silver, and other valuables, but none of it has been found. Maritime writer James B. Con…

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Wild West Extravaganza: The Arrest of Annie Oakley 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

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Subscribe for ad-free listening at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. August 1903. The famous Annie Oakley is arrested in Chicago for theft, a crime committed in order to obtain money to fuel her cocaine habit. And what a headline that made. America’s original sweetheart, the tiny sharpshooter who once entertained kings and queens, now reduced to petty…

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Sivion of Deepspace5: Maintaining Hope in the Face of Adversity 2:03:52

1+ y ago2:03:52

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What's up good people! We got a treat for y'all on this episode. This one's been a long time comin', but without further delay we present the multitalented Sivion of the legendary Deepspace 5 crew! As you'll be able to hear, we really enjoyed this conversation! We kicked this one off with what we were drinking, and then move into the beard care sec…

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