Jan. 3, 2025

21 - And Then There Were Two

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Show Notes

Happy New Years! Join your favorite sibling duo, Michelle and Andrew, as they cover the tragic loss of the Carl D Bradley. If this story sounds familiar, it's because it closely echoes the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The twist? This sinking *spoiler alert!* occurred about 17 years prior. Find out the soggy details on this week's episode oh, and welcome aboard!

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