EXPERIMENT: The Acali Raft

Join us as Chantel dives into part two of the Chernobyl Disaster. The explosion was only the beginning. In part two, we explore the dangerous cleanup efforts, from coal miners and human “bio-robots” to the discovery of the infamous Elephant’s Foot. We also learn about the Soviet Union’s attempts to conceal the truth and the lasting impact of the disaster on the people, wildlife, and future of the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 1949, a luxurious pleasure cruise aboard the SS Noronic turned into a horrific midnight catastrophe while docked in Toronto. In this episode, Meghan uncovers the chilling details of one of Canada's deadliest maritime disasters. From shocking systemic failures and missing safety protocols to a frantic midnight evacuation, we explore how a floating hotel became an inescapable firetrap and why accountability remains a haunting question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎃 Witches, dark secrets, and a 40-year-old cold case finally cracked! This Halloween, Coast Files is heading to Salem, Massachusetts, to uncover the town’s haunted history, the story of Claire Gravel, and the real-life mysteries lurking beneath its infamous witchcraft legacy. Salem’s past is darker than you think… 👻 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by the hit series Widow's Bay, this Halloween episode explores eerie East Coast legends, paranormal activity, and real-life New England lore. The journey covers the chilling 19th-century Mercy Brown vampire panic in Rhode Island, the strictly off-limits ghost town of Dudleytown, Connecticut, and the ghostly haunts of Martha’s Vineyard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re taking a week off as we finally gather in person for some quality time! We’ll be back next week with a new episode. Thanks for listening, and see you very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coast Files takes its very first shore leave to explore one of history’s most infamous catastrophes: the Chernobyl disaster. Long before sirens blared and the truth reached the rest of the world, a disastrous chain reaction was already underway. Join us for part one as Chantel digs into the ignored warnings, fatal flaws, and high-stakes pressure that set the stage for an unimaginable night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These ancient, freaky-looking crabs are much more than they seem - and they might actually help keep you alive. 🦀 This week on Coast Files, we’re diving into the bizarre world of horseshoe crabs, the 250-million-year-old “living fossils” that are far stranger, and far more important, than their name suggests. From full-moon love fests and alien-looking anatomy to their incredible blood and its role in modern medicine, discover why this prehistoric creature is one of the ocean’s most unexpected heroes… and why we desperately need to protect it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a special listener episode, Coast Files heard from three amazing Canadian podcasts who kindly shared a personal creepy story with us. We then added in a few bonus stories. Get ready to get creeped out, and check out these awesome Canadian podcasts:It Came From the MaritimesThick Thighs & Creepy VibesHaunted Hangout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The RMS Lusitania was one of the most famous ocean liners of her time. But when she set out across the Atlantic in 1915, she was entering a world at war, and the dangers ahead were no secret. Despite warnings that German U-boats were targeting ships in the area, the Lusitania continued toward England. What followed became one of the most infamous maritime disasters of World War I. This week, we dive into the Lusitania's final voyage, the people aboard her, the decisions that put the ship in harm's way, and the secrets surrounding what she was carrying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1973, an anthropologist set drift across the Atlantic on a bus-sized raft with 10 strangers, engineered to test the breaking point of human savagery. The tabloids called it the "Sex Raft," but between calculated mind games, near-miss collisions, and whispers of mutiny, the real conflict wasn't what anyone predicted. Tune in to hear what happened over 101 volatile days at sea—and who truly broke first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.