In this solo episode, Joe ventures into the eerie history and living legend of Charles Island in Milford, Connecticut—a place only reachable by a vanishing land bridge and steeped in centuries of curses, pirate lore, and whispered warnings.
Drawing from firsthand experience, Joe recounts his journey across the tombolo at low tide, exploring the island’s overgrown trails, forgotten wells, and crumbling remnants of past settlements. Along the way, he unpacks the legends that made Charles Island infamous: the curse of the Paugusset tribe, Captain Kidd’s rumored buried treasure, tales of lost Aztec gold, and the long list of failed ventures that seem to prove the island doesn’t want to be tamed.
From colonial land deals to mysterious fires and abandoned dreams, this episode blends history, folklore, and boots-on-the-ground storytelling. Was the island truly cursed—or just shaped by greed, regret, and the rising tide?
Either way, Joe’s warning stands: watch your footing, respect the past, and never ignore the water on your way back.

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