This "lighthouse" name may catch your eye, as will its supremely nautical appearance and novel history! The Salty Dawg was opened in 1957 inside a cabin that today is the oldest original structure in its towns history. The l…
The East Brother Light Station has been shaken and burned, yet rose from the ashes to become one of the most beautiful and unique bed and breakfasts we've ever seen! Listen in for tales of earthquakes, explosions, and the jo…
We have an extra special guest today! Toby Smith has the lease to land that includes the Paradise Island Lighthouse in the Bahamas, but nothing is going quite according to plan. Listen in to hear his plans for restoring the …
Settle in for the soothing tones of Vincent's voice as he leads the story of Paradise Island Light (also known as Hogs Island Light, or Nassau Harbor Light). We can tell you, the only thing more exciting than the history of …
Kick off the new year with this in-person lighthouse story with a special guest as my co-host! Listen in as we discuss Barbers Point, a Hawaiian lighthouse with an unconventional appearance and rich history. Take a look at o…
I thought the name of this amazing lighthouse tradition was pretty self-explanatory, but according to Vince it sounds like a legend about a man falling out of a window. SO, listen in to learn about what Flying Santa is all a…
We only have a couple questions - where did all the gold go? Why did these keepers get a ping pong table? And why won't the Clara Nevada just stay at rest?? Unfortunately, if you listen in we won't be able to answer these qu…
This is a very special episode where we get to chat with Carl Lindquist, founder of SWP and owner of Stannard Rock Light, and Fred Stonehouse, a powerhouse of maritime historical knowledge! Join us as we cover the upcoming S…
It's spooky szn, so you know what that means? We are going to gather around in the dark and talk about some lighthouses that have some outrageously scary stories to tell! Listen in for some horrible haunts like the Grey Lady…
Ever wonder if there's a lighthouse that is incompatible with human life? Or has been cut in half? Or was packed up in boxes for nearly 100 years? If so, Triangle Island Light is ready to answer "yes" to all of your question…
Ahoy sailors! Crack open a cold one for this weeks episode as we talk about the role lighthouses played in the Roaring Twenties. We'll cover rum runners vs. the Coast Guard, Claude "King" Cole on Main Duck, and...cow shoes??…
Ahoy sailors! While we usually travel virtually to lighthouses and talk about their history, this time Vince and I are here in North Carolina recording this podcast at the physical site of each seaside sentinel! Enjoy a shor…
We're heading 400 miles north to the Seven Hunters for the mysterious and unexplainable disappearance of three keepers. In this episode we talk about the Flannan Isle Lighthouse and the speculations around what really happen…
Ahoy sailors! We're staying in Kirkcudbright for this episode and finishing the tale of Little Ross. Listen in for keeper stories, some ornithology, and murder! Head to our website podpage.com/the-lighthouse-lowdown to liste…
Ahoy sailors! Hope everyone has their passports because we're sailing off to Scotland to cover our first lighthouse across the pond. In the first part of this two parter, we hear about the hardworking people who fought for t…
Ahoy sailors! This week we've got a casual episode comin' at ya answering some lighthouse trivia! Play along and listen as we go on tangents about pyramids, Sally Snowman, and share some drinks. Take a look at our awesome sp…
Ahoy sailors! If ships had seatbelts I'd tell you to buckle them because this lighthouse takes us on a wild ride through history! This episode includes dramatic tales from Civil War soldiers during a time that racked up enou…
Ahoy sailors! In this episode we cover the lighthouse that sports the best of both fire and ice in an incredibly remote location. We'll talk about Stannard Rock Lighthouse and how it got its nickname as "The Loneliest Place …
Ahoy sailors! This week we dive deep into the dark history of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse in Galveston, TX and how a single man named Moore can ruin everyone's lives. Check out my sponsor for this episode, and use this link…
Ahoy sailors! Did I say this episode would be shorter? Sike, because there's so much to cover on the history of the beacon! Listen in for fun facts, history about candles to aerobeacons, and how lighthouses can actually walk…
Ahoy! In this episode we delve into the history of how lighthouses came to be, all the way back to 8th Century BC! We also touch on the lighthouse keepers, and why we have lighthouses in the first place. Part 2 will be a sho…
