Coast Files

In 1997, a rhythmic, low-frequency signal nicknamed "The Mariana Pulse" began emanating from the deepest point on Earth, baffling scientists with its eerie regularity. Join us as we explore the terrifying theoretical limits of deep-sea biology and the recently surfaced ROV footage that suggests something massive is moving in the darkness.

Hawaiʻi — a chain of volcanic islands in the middle of the Pacific… once home to a powerful, independent kingdom.Before it became the 50th U.S. state, Hawaiʻi was ruled by chiefs, unified by a warrior king, and transformed by outsiders who arrived with religion, disease, and ambition. Within a century, a thriving Indigenous culture was nearly erased, its monarchy overthrown in a coup backed by foreign forces, and its queen imprisoned in her own palace.This is the story of paradise lost — of King Kamehameha’s rise, the banning of hula, a literacy revolution, a stolen kingdom, and a queen who surrendered her throne to save her people… believing justice would come.It never did.

In 1857, a ship carrying an unimaginable fortune vanished in a violent storm off the Atlantic coast. The loss shocked the nation and sent millions in gold to the bottom of the ocean. This story didn’t end with the wreck. More than a century later, the discovery of the SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, would ignite a modern-day treasure hunt filled with legal battles, missing gold, and a mystery that remains unsolved. In this episode of Coast Files, we uncover the story of the SS Central America—a disaster where greed, tragedy, and lost treasure collide.

In this special two-year anniversary episode, Chantel, Lindsay, and Meghan celebrate Coast Files with a collection of wild listener stories and unforgettable moments. From a rollercoaster operator who nearly launched riders with unlocked harnesses to a terrifying encounter with a polar bear in the Canadian wilderness, these real-life stories prove that truth is often stranger than fiction. Join us as we celebrate two years of Coast Files with chaos, laughter, and some truly unbelievable stories from our listeners.

Beneath the turquoise surface of Banff’s most famous lake lies a resort town frozen in time and a ghost car that shouldn't exist. Beyond the man-made ruins, an ancient heartbeat still thumps from the depths—proving that some things were never meant to be submerged. Join us this week as Chantel guides us through the haunting history of Lake Minnewanka.

In 2004 Merrian Carver would board a Celebrity Cruise ship called Mercury and head to Alaska for a week of adventure - only that didn’t happen. Merrian would not be seen again after one day. What would follow would be maddening behaviour from the cruise line, suspicious actions from the ones in charge, and more questions than answers.Listen in as we try to figure out what happened to Merrian Carver.

In the remote waters of the Bay of Bengal sits North Sentinel Island—home to the Sentinelese, a tribe that has resisted all contact with the outside world for thousands of years. Despite strict protection laws and deadly warnings, explorers, missionaries, and thrill-seekers have repeatedly attempted to reach the island, often with deadly consequences. This episode of Coast Files examines colonial invasion, the devastating impact outsiders can bring, and the haunting story of a man who believed it was his destiny to step ashore—no matter the cost.

In this episode, Chantel tells us an unbelievable true story that starts with a missing Soviet submarine and quickly turns into a high-stakes, top-secret mission with cutting-edge technology, and one very unexpected billionaire. With spy ships circling, tensions rising, and a race against time to reach the bottom of the ocean, this story will have you on the edge of your seat!

In this special anniversary episode, Chantel, Lindsay, and Meghan celebrate a huge milestone by testing each other’s memories, revisiting some of the wildest stories from the archives, and blurring the line between fact and fiction. Play along at home with our Were You Listening? trivia, then put your instincts to the test with Real or Reel. This episode is part celebration, part chaos, and 100% Coast Files.