Under the Waves

Under the Waves

Explore the mysteries of the Great Lakes with "Under the Waves," hosted by sibling duo Michelle and Andrew. Dive into true stories of shipwrecks, maritime lore, and historical intrigue, all with a touch of humor.Each episode uncovers the secrets beneath the surface and offers a fresh perspective on ...

92 - A Dog Named Toad
Under the Waves
92 - A Dog Named Toad

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92 - A Dog Named Toad
92
June 19, 2026

92 - A Dog Named Toad

Michelle is joined by a very special guest today, her mom! Tune in as they talk about not only one of the most photographed spots in Ohio but the oldest operational lighthouse on the American side of the Great Lakes - Marblehead Lighthouse. You're in for a treat learning about this little lighthouse along with all of its twists and also, who knew Ohio was real?! Thank you so much, Maumee, for joining this episode! Direct Links to Support for LGBTQ+ here + here Learn More about Allyship <3<3<3 an
91 - Rock, Paper, Scissors, Boat!
91
June 15, 2026

91 - Rock, Paper, Scissors, Boat!

Join Andrew and Michelle today as they talk about a boat's second chance becoming her last with one of the wildest wreck photos you might ever lay eyes on! We're talking about the SS George M. Cox formerly known as the SS Puritan . Learn what not to do when you're taking your newly renovated cruise ship out on surprisingly calm waters in Lake Superior for her first trip of the season. Anchors away! Direct Links to Support for LGBTQ+ here + here Learn More about Allyship <3<3<3 and :) :) :) Natio
90 - Wanna Be Top Gun + Mothman's Children
90
June 5, 2026

90 - Wanna Be Top Gun + Mothman's Children

Its part two of the SS Eastland and the story only gets weirder. Andrew and Michelle thought the surprises this ship had were covered in the first episode but boy howdy were they wrong. Tune in to find out about the second life the Eastland takes on after being salvaged and turned into a naval training vessel - the USS Wilmette . And what does she have to do with a German U-boat?! Direct Links to Support for LGBTQ+ here + here Learn More about Allyship <3<3<3 and :) :) :) National Immigration De
89 - It's Hard To Be A Good Potato
89
May 30, 2026

89 - It's Hard To Be A Good Potato

Andrew and Michelle are tackling the deadliest shipwreck that caused the highest loss of life on the Great Lakes: the SS Eastland . While it's a doozy, it's a good story to remember and not let history forget about. Learn all about the twists and turns that led up to the fateful day in 1915 when the Western Electric company chartered the Eastland to help ferry over 2,500 of their employees for a fun day of picnicking. What started off as a celebratory morning quickly turned into a nightmare. Com
88 - Choo Choo
88
May 22, 2026

88 - Choo Choo

It's a short story this week but it's highlighted, surrounded by, and woven throughout with TRIPLE EXPANSION STEAM ENGINES! Be prepared to get your fix while learning all about the SS Norman and her untimely demise as well as a few bonus ships Andrew got to visit on his recent trip to San Francisco. Welcome aboard! Learn more about + Donate towards the SS Jeremiah O'Brien Andrew was talking about in the intro here Haven Watch learn more Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources click here
87 - Tickle, Tickle + The Bean Counters
87
May 15, 2026

87 - Tickle, Tickle + The Bean Counters

This week's episode has it all - cross-Atlantic travels, WWII, jukeboxes, and a ship that spent more of her life under water than above it. Michelle and Andrew are talking about the MV Prins Willem V aka "Willie" today and boy howdy, is this an interesting, albeit shorter tale. Learn along with Andrew about the color orange, carrots, consonants, and Roman numerals. We might even through in a few numbers. Consider yourself warned for this wild ride of an episode, so strap in and hang on! Haven Wa

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