You see a crew-less vessel approaching through the fog on a moonless night at sea.. can you trust that your eyes were telling you the truth? Is there really a ship sailing with no one aboard? We've talked about the creatures that lurk in the ocean's depths, but what about the traces of the humans that have crossed those same waters? We'll look at these quest ... Show More
May 2025
591: Mysteries of the Sea Vol 2: Ghost Ships & Desert Galleons | Unexplained Maritime Disappearances
Throughout maritime history, ships have been found drifting with crews mysteriously vanished, leaving behind half-eaten meals and personal belongings undisturbed. The Mary Celeste in 1872, the Carroll A. Deering in 1921, and even modern vessels like the Kaz II in 2007 share the s ... Show More
33m 19s
Jan 2021
Behind the Scenes - Sarcasta, Ocean Pollution, & Whale Biology
<p>While I get inspiration from real places, I do take some creative liberties compared to real life. For example, while writing the story for episode 80 - Sarcasta in the Belly of a Whale, I ended up doing quite a bit of research about the seas around Thailand, whales, seafoam, ... Show More
13m 2s
Oct 2025
CLASSIC: Gustaf Broman Tried to Cross the Atlantic in a Canoe . . . Or Did He?
Ben here: Noel and I are sailing the seas this week -- wish us luck! Luckily, our Super Producer Max is holding it down with some of our favorite Classic episodes. Here's one I especially enjoyed from 2019, all about strange ocean travels: "In 1895, Gustaf Broman announced he wou ... Show More
38m 59s