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

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

Under the Waves episodes:

May 30, 2025 41 - Don't Rock The Boat
Join Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the little-known about and more than likely found Lake Serpent shipwreck. Is it the wreck that was found around Kelleys Island in 2015? Is it another of the hundreds to thousands of ships lost in Lake Erie? Tune in now to find out more!
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Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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48min
May 23, 2025 40 - All that Glitters is Gone
Andrew and Michelle are harkening back to the Gilded Age with the glitz and glam that came with it. Join them as they talk about a luxury steamship named the Gunilda as well as steamboat races, the Kentucky Derby, and even a visit from Jacques Cousteau. Ahoy!
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Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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44min
May 16, 2025 39 - A Ship of Many Names
Get ready to learn about the USS Neshanic or was it the SS Marquette? Wait, wasn't it the Gulfoil? But where do the American Victory or the Middletown come into play? We know, it's the SS Victo! Whatever the name might be, join Andrew and Michelle as they banter through the story of this well-traveled warship to Great Lakes workhorse. And let us know which of her seemingly endless names you prefer. But you can't guess ours ;) Welcome aboard!
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Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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55min
May 10, 2025 38 - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
What a wild ride this episode brings with the mysterious - and still very unsolved - sinking of the PS Waubuno. We know it went down in Georgian Bay off of Lake Huron, some of the pieces have been recovered, but what happened that fateful morning? Was the sinking foreseen in one woman's dream? Where can't you find the ship today? Join Michelle and Andrew as they tackle these questions in more on this week's story. Anchors Away!
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Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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40min
May 04, 2025 37 - The Other St Peter
Today's episode has a special surprise. You'll have to tune in to find out, but hosts Andrew and Michelle are talking about the crazy tale of the sinking of the schooner St Peter. What made this story so wild to research? Are you hearing in double? And let's get to the surprise already! Well what are you waiting for? Hit play and join these two but beware, they are clearly off their rockers. Ahoy!
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Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com
Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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51min
April 25, 2025 36 - Would've Been Loaves and Fishes
Climb aboard this week's episode all about the SS Chester A Congdon formerly known as the SS Salt Lake City. What was Lake Superior's first million dollar wreck? How many titles can one ship hold? And why are there so many bread calculations? Tune in this week to find out the answers and more. Anchors away!
Great Lakes Region Maple Syrup Industry Helpful Links/More Info
GoFundMe Link at the bottom of this page:
https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/maple-syrup-production-lost-to-ice-storm-stretching-thousands-of-acres/#:~:text=A%20GoFundMe%20page%20has%20been,region%20could%20last%20several%20years.
Salvation Army Donation Info:
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/greatlakes/news/the-salvation-army-great-lakes-division-expands-relief-efforts/
Other Donation Options:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/help-donation-options-ice-storm-163223385.html
Advocate for Policy Changes/Spread the Word:
https://www.farmersadvance.com/story/news/2025/04/18/northern-michigan-maple-syrup-industry-sees-heavy-damage-from-ice-storm/83105425007/#:~:text=That%20sense%20of%20solidarity%20is,the%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20Agriculture.
One more time for Corey's Links:
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society Webpage: https://shipwreckmuseum.com/
Donate to the GLSHS: https://shipwreckmuseum.com/donate/
Check out the Live Weather Cam!: https://shipwreckmuseum.com/about/live-weather-cam/
Follow us on our Socials
Instagram: @underthewavespodcast
Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast
Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com
Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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53min
April 18, 2025 35 - An Illustrious Interview
Hello, ahoy, and welcome aboard a very special, long-awaited (on our side) episode of Under the Waves. Andrew and Michelle are joined by Corey Adkins, Communications and Content Director of the Great Lakes Historical Shipwreck Society! Corey has officially been a part of the GLSHS's board of directors since 2006 after becoming hooked on shipwrecks in 2000 after his introduction to the Edmund Fitzgerald and Whitefish Point. From working with CBS for 23 years to meeting the wonderful Gordon Lightfoot and now interviewing the descendants of the Western Reserve's lone survivor, Harry W. Stewart, Corey lives quite the exciting and fulfilling life. This is one episode you won't wanna miss!
Corey's Links:
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society Webpage: https://shipwreckmuseum.com/
Donate to the GLSHS: https://shipwreckmuseum.com/donate/
Check out the Live Weather Cam!: https://shipwreckmuseum.com/about/live-weather-cam/
Follow us on our Socials
Instagram: @underthewavespodcast
Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast
Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com
Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share with your favorite sailor!
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55min
April 11, 2025 34 - Is Ohio Even Real?
Join Andrew and Michelle as they go off the rails and stay off the rails while talking about the results of last week's trivia episode (did you even listen to it yet??). How many of the stories did you get correct? Then the two settle in to discuss the unfortunate collision of the SS Ohio and the schooner barge Ironton. Find out what happened to these two ships along with the conditions they are in today. Anchors away!
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Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com
Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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39min
April 04, 2025 Dingy 3 - Shark Week
It's Shark Week everybody! Did you know sharks and the Great Lakes go way back? We didn't either! Join Andrew and Michelle as they get chummy talking about shark attacks, found sharks, migratory sharks, shark pranks, literally all things sharks in, on, around, and adjacent to the Great Lakes. Trust us, there is some-fin special about this sharp episode; you won't want to miss it! Jaws truly, A & M.
Follow us on our Socials
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Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast
Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com
Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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31min
March 28, 2025 33 - Lost and Found
Today's story is just in! Fresh off the press! Tune in to hear Andrew and Michelle talk about the newest discovery from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society - the Western Reserve. In breaking news, this ship debuted back into the public. Learn how she was instrumental in changing ship building standards in the United States and Canada. Find out about the tragedy that took her down as well as the rejoicing upon being found again. Oh! And welcome aboard!
Follow us on our Socials
Instagram: @underthewavespodcast
Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast
Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com
Send us an email: [email protected]
Find our sources and show notes now located on our website as well as promo codes to get some great discounts and help the pod:
Show Notes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/p/show-notes/
Discount Codes: https://www.underthewavespodcast.com/support/
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35min

FAQs about Under the Waves:

How many episodes does Under the Waves have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.