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Under the Waves
by Michelle & Andrew Suekert
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 submerged legends. Whether you're a history buff, maritime enthusiast, or simply curious, join your new favorite sibling storytellers for a captivating journey through Great Lakes shipwrecks and legends. Set sail on a journey through the past, right from the comfort of your own home. Anchors away!
Episodes
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105 - "Sea Serpent, Ahoy!"
It's a solo Captain Michelle episode today and to quote the great Geo Rutherford, um, yes hello, it's spooky lake month! Welcome to October and with it comes all of the spookies, the ponderings, the alleged-ness of the Lakes (not that we don't do that normally), but we're spreading it on extra...
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104 - The Sixth Great Lake
This week's episode is a bit rough as Andrew and Michelle cover potentially the worst wreck in Georgian Bay and perhaps Lake Huron itself - the SS Asia. The kicker? Sources then and sources today still can't agree on all of the facts about this wreck that has eluded shipwreck hunters for 144…
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103 - Seagull Eggs + Horse Sense
Remember the island that was divided up between Ohio and Michigan? Yeah, Michelle and Andrew are talking about it, the lore behind it's name, and of course, it's lighthouse - the Turtle Island Light. Tune in for a crazy time in history full of wars, treaties, broken promises, shrinking lands, and...
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102 - Megalodon Centipede of the Seas
Andrew's back and the sibling duo is talking about two ships who mysteriously did not just pass in the night but decided to collide into one another all of the way back in 1878 - the St. Andrews and the Peshtigo. While it may not be a very long story, it was a misidentified shipwreck for quite a...
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101 - Yacht Basins + Mooncussing
Michelle is joined by a special guest today - her favorite dad - as they talk about Beaver Island. What does this tiny island off the coast of northern Michigan so unique? What's it's connection to Ireland? Prohibition and whiskey? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aka Mormons? And...
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100 - The One Caveat
It's Episode 100, y'all! Everybody remain calm! What an exciting time to be alive! Michelle and Andrew were supposed to discuss the Toledo War but much like the outcome of the war itself, Michelle may or may not have taken care of the competition and is doing the episode solo. But come learn more...
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99.5 - At The Expense of My Existence
Hey, y'all! It's Michelle! I'm flying solo for today and I've been left alone to my own devices and this time, with a camera late at night. No wait, that sounds wrong. I'm only answering some questions so calm down! Tune in as I share things we'd do differently, mistakes we've made, favorite...
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99 - *Not Sponsored by Facebook Marketplace
Michelle + Andrew are finally talking about turret decked ships! More specifically, the Turret Chief. Or was it the Salvor? Maybe the Jolly Inez? The Vickerstown? Are you writing these down? Whichever name she happened to be going by at the time, come learn about this wild looking ship along with...
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98 - A Target Practice Bed + Breakfast
Join hosts Michelle + Andrew as they talk about one of the most endangered lighthouses in the world: the Waugoshance Light. This lighthouse was the first crib light to be built on the Great Lakes, is one of the few remaining bird cage lanterns still in existence, and what does she have to do…
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97 - The Claaaaaawww
Did you know that the Cleveland Underwater Explorers (CLUE) announced the finding of a missing barquentine earlier this year? Yeah, neither did we. But Michelle and Andrew are now making up for lost time talking about the no longer missing Clough and a bit about the man who spent his last dive...
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96 - Spicy Iron Ore + You Know What Rips
Michelle and Andrew talk all about a ship that sank less than two months after she was launched - the SS Cyprus. The kicker? It wasn't even that bad of a storm. Tune in to find out more about what might've took this new and mighty ship and all but one crew member down into the merciless waters of...
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95 - You Cotton Candy Washer
It's an unhinged late night episode! Michelle and Andrew are talking about the largest missing ship in the Great Lakes currently - the SS D. M. Clemson. This ship is eerily similar to the Edmund Fitzgerald except predating her by 67 years. Everything Gordon Lightfoot sang about could and might've...
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94 - A Superior Astronaut + Banana Floats
Hold onto your butts or hats or minds as this week brings about a tangent-lover's dream with everything from the first steamship on Lake Superior (the SS Independence) to Tom Sawyer's shipwreck (ironically the SS Independence) to the evolution of propellers to the Washington Monument and probably...
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93 - No New Shipwrecks: 0 Stars
It's another review day! Andrew and Michelle are checking bad reviews for boat tour companies. Join in for the laughs and stay for the one star, do not recommends. Men's Mental Health Awareness here and also here Direct Links to Support for LGBTQ+ here + here Learn More about Allyship <3<3<3 and…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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Dinghy 5 - I Can't Believe It's Not Tilly
It's another Dinghy and we're goofing all of the way over to the west coast! Michelle is joined by a special stowaway - Katie Jensen - to talk about the Heceta Head Light and the Tillamook Rock Light located on the beautiful coast of Oregon. We hope you packed your raincoats and EMF readers…
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86 - She's As Good As Any
Andrew and Michelle are back and they're talking about potentially the oldest paddle wheeler steamboat shipwreck in Lake Erie - the PS Anthony Wayne. Tune in to find out the significance of this wreck from an out-of-state research team, along with the tragedy surrounding her the night she…
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85 - At Least the Pacific Sank
Andrew and Michelle are back in Canada (unfortunately for Michelle - sorry, Canada)! This time they are talking about the SS J.H. Jones. This ship was found literally the day after the SS Manasoo was found by Ken Merryman, Jerry Eliason, and Cris Kohl along with a special guest star: the...
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84 - Take Us Home, Stressed Flower
Join Michelle and Andrew as they hang out in Canada! Well, more specifically, Georgian Bay, as they talk about the SS Manasoo. Following a profitable 1928 season, the Manasoo took on one last special commission: transporting more than a hundred head of cattle from Manitoulin Island back to Owen...
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83 - Swimming Pool Depth
Andrew and Michelle are back and it's a short episode. Short, sweet, but to the point. Join them as they cover the SS Fedora and bring back the one, the only, TRIPLE EXPANSION STEAM ENGINES!!! Wowee! Learn all about this composite bulk freighter who despite her decently long life, had very little...
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82 - The Fastest Shipwreck Ever
Welcome back to regular episodes. Today, Andrew and Michelle are talking about a ship that probably has one of the worst cases of mishaps we've ever covered on the pod - the SS Russia. Tune in to find out all that this half iron, half wooden ship went through in her life before being rediscovered...
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Dinghy 4 - This Guy Midwests!
It's another Dinghy and you know what that means - we're here to let loose! And today is about all things Midwest and both sides of the Great Lakes on Reddit. Join in on the fun, lose a few brain cells along with Andrew and Michelle, and hey, as the saying goes, "Ope before Sorry except after...
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81 - Shenan Once, You'll Shenanigan
Andrew and Michelle cover the recently released, newly found, fresh off the press SS Lac La Belle. Learn all about this exciting steamship found almost 150 years to the day after she sank by Paul Ehorn and Bruce Bittner. Learn all about the newest shipwreck on the block! Haven Watch:...
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80 - I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
Happy 80th Episode! To celebrate we're bringing out all of the bad pronunciations and making both you and Michelle suffer through talking about a ship that changed names more than the Great Lakes change weather. We're discussing La Grande Hermine. So buckle up, buttercup, it's gonna be a bumpy...
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79 - Ah, Fresnel!
It's the end of Black History Month and we barely are making it in talking about the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse aka the Freedom Light along with the crazy wild tale of the Crosswhite family and Marshall, Michigan. Step into history and the bravery of those on the Underground Railroad! Haven…
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78 - Yo-Yos That Don't Yo
Michelle and Andrew cover a doozy of an episode talking about the T.T. Morford. This neat little tugboat spent her nine lives in and around Chicago but not without her fair share of tragedies. The Morford got to be the hero in many stories as well. Consider yourself warned and welcome aboard!…
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77 - Holy Cows + 81 Capybaras
Join Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the only five-masted schooner (barquentine? but who's keeping track) to ever grace the Great Lakes - the David Dows. This behemoth of a ship made quite a name for herself during her day, setting load and speed records, making other ships look like mere…
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76 - Going With The F-L-O-E
It's all things ice over here (the non-toxic kind, except a few of the ships we cover might think otherwise) and Andrew and Michelle invite you along for the ride. Join them as they talk about an episode eerily similar to last week's story. See if you can spot the differences before Michelle…
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75 - Anatomical Snuffbox of Michigan
What does hubris, slush, and the first millionaire in Detroit have in common? Why, the SS Eber Ward, of course! Still unsure of of the connection? Tune in to today's episode where Andrew and Michelle cover the life of not only the Eber Ward the ship, but also the man she was named after, and his...
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74 - Dredging Up A Touch of Mussels
Join hosts Michelle and Andrew as they talk about a series of unfortunate events that happened on November 17, 1879. What started as an unassuming night quickly turned into chaos that took the lives of 6 people and sank at least three ships - tug A.O. Thayer, tug Philip Becker, and the dredge...
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73 - A Savior Without Salvation
First actual recorded episode in 2026 and hosts Andrew + Michelle are a tad rusty. Bear with them as they cover the SS M.M. Drake along with a few ships she encountered along the way such as the Michigan, the Dot, the Smith Moore, the Pilot, and the Hallaran. Whether or not you believe the Drake...
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72 - A Pancake Ship + Herds of Gobies
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2026 where your hosts, Andrew and Michelle cover the hot topic case of the Oscar T. Flint. What makes this vessel so lit and it's not just because Michelle can't handle the heat of narrating today, that's for sure. Other than that and the seemingly...
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71 - Ew David, Turn Around
It's the last episode of 2025 and we're bringing you a boatload of laughs. Join Andrew and Michelle as they traverse the Great Lakes in search of the best 1 star reviews of harbors, marinas, boat launches, and the occasional restaurant. Some reviews are of higher ratings and some just plain don't...
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70 - Tornadic Activities with Fish
Today, Michelle and Andrew and bringing you a very special two-for-one deal with the sinking of two car ferries - the James W Curran and the John A McPhail. Learn all about the early days of car ferries on the northern Great Lakes as well as what set these two apart, and why are they still so...
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69 - The Best Dam Episode
Andrew and Michelle are talking all things dams and hydraulics as they cover the Great Lakes adjacent story of the South Fork Dam. Learn about all of the mishaps and negligence that led to the tragic destruction of Johnstown in what would go down in history as the Johnstown Flood. So whether…
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68 - Every Queen Has Her Day
Its podcast release day and Andrew and Michelle are covering the SS Daniel J. Morrell. This shipwreck between two shipwrecks is a tale full of wild happenings, tragic endings, and the bravery of a survivor willing to finally tell his story. Tune in to hear about one of the most unique shipwrecks...
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67 - The Fitzgerald and Swiss Cheese
Join Andrew and Michelle for the conclusion of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald today as they discuss potential causes for the ship to sink. Was it purely accidental? Was it the storm? Was it due to a bigger conspiracy that includes the parent company as well as a missing mayday call? Tune in to find out...
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66 - Great not Mid Lakes
It's part two of the iconic Edmund Fitzgerald. Join Andrew and Michelle as they talk about the hours leading up to the wreck of the Fitz. What happened, who said what, and who went out to look for the ship who suddenly disappeared from everyone's radar? Find out those answers and more by tuning…
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65 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Join Andrew and Michelle today as they talk about a little known ship that sank in Lake Superior one stormy night 50 years from November 10, 2025. It's not like she’s one of the most iconic shipwrecks in the Great Lakes and even has some global reaches. That’s right, folks, you know the name, you...
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64 - A Steamed Ship + Getting Narc'd
Welcome back to another long awaited episode that we've hinted about enough that it was finally time to cover it. That's right, folks, Andrew and Michelle are taking on the SS Kamloops. Old Whitey himself would be quite proud. Join in on learning about the tragedy that has turned into quite the...
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63 - Triple Expansion Steam Engine Hauntings
Happy Halloween! We hope you enjoy this extra eerie episode about the ghosts, hauntings, paranormal findings, and deaths on Mackinac Island. Are they real? Are some of these made up? We'll leave you to be the final judge of that. Wishing you and yours extra spooks, stay safe, enjoy the candy, and...
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62 - Live, Laugh, Lobotomy
It's still spooky season and Andrew and Michelle are tackling not a shipwreck, but a perturbed and perhaps paranormally present building - the Eloise Asylum. This historic psychiatric hospital had quite the reach and an even bigger impact. Learn all about the wild mental health treatments that…
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61 - A Half-Off Accordion
Join Andrew and Michelle as they talk about the longest shipwreck in the Great Lakes - the Mapledawn. But first, we need to talk about the Manola. What do these two ships have in common? Some might say their stern personalities matched up. Tune in to hear more about these crazy ships and the...
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60 - "Wow, we got a wreck!"
Happy 60th episode!!! Andrew and Michelle talk about a fresh-off-the-press, hot-to-go, newsworthy shipwreck: the F.J. King. Learn about why this ship has eluded shipwreck hunters for over a century, how a lighthouse keeper was able to help find the long-lost ship, and all about the group who...
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59 - Heavy Metal Lighthouse
Andrew and Michelle are covering their most heavy metal episode ever talking about the Pilot Island Lighthouse. This little unassuming lighthouse on a rather small island holds some big and dark secrets. Tune in to find out what diaphones, acid bird droppings, a disgruntled cow, and Death's Door...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 submerged legends. Whether you're a history buff, maritime enthusiast, or simply curious, join your new favorite sibling storytellers for a captivating journey through Great Lakes shipwrecks and legends. Set sail on a journey through the past, right from the comfort of your own home. Anchors away!
HOSTED BY
Michelle & Andrew Suekert
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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...
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