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May 22, 2023

Episode 27 - Landsorts Fyr

Sweden is home to many fascinating and historical sights, including Landsorts Fyr, the lighthouse of Öja Island. This is the oldest lighthouse in Sweden made by Swedish hands, and the second oldest lighthouse in the country! ...
May 8, 2023

Episode 26 - Alcatraz Lighthouse

The name alone strikes fear into the hearts of those that hear it, but the lighthouse was just an unwilling victim of the dark stories behind this island and its past inhabitants. Listen in for stories of fire, murder, a jail...
April 24, 2023

Episode 25 - Blackwall Lighthouse

Also known as Trinity Buoy Wharf Light, this lighthouse is the only one in London! Surrounded inside and out by strange and goofy attractions, the Blackwall Lighthouse has connections to a famous chemist, 1000-year-long music...
April 10, 2023

Episode 24 - Nauset Lighthouse

This lighthouse may ring a bell when you see it, as it's graced the cover of books, license plates, and chip bags! This episode actually goes through eight different lighthouses, leading up to the current red and white Nauset...
March 27, 2023

Episode 23 - Faro de Ajo

Welcome to our first Spanish lighthouse, which happens to be the last lighthouse built in Cantabria, Spain. Faro de Ajo, or Garlic Lighthouse, flew under the radar for most of its existence until one very controversial event ...
March 13, 2023

Episode 22 - Tourlitis Lighthouse

This lighthouse has to be seen to be believed! Perched on the teeniest and most precarious piece of rock, this Greek lighthouse was rebuilt as homage to a lost....well, you'll just have to listen in! Follow this link to check...
Feb. 27, 2023

Episode 21 - Salty Dawg Saloon

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 li...
Feb. 13, 2023

Episode 20 - East Brother Lighthouse

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 job...
Jan. 30, 2023

Episode 19 - Paradise Island Lighthouse Restoration with Toby Smith

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 l...
Jan. 16, 2023

Episode 18 - Paradise Island Lighthouse

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 t...
Jan. 3, 2023

Episode 17 - Barbers Point Lighthouse

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 ou...
Dec. 19, 2022

Episode 16 - Flying Santa

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 ab...
Nov. 28, 2022

Episode 15 - Eldred Rock Lighthouse

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 que...
Nov. 21, 2022

Episode 14 - Stannard Rock Restoration with Carl Lindquist and Fred Stonehouse

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 St...
Oct. 24, 2022

Episode 13 - Spooky Lighthouse Stories, Halloween Edition

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 ...
Oct. 10, 2022

Episode 12 - Triangle Island Lighthouse

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 questions...
Sept. 26, 2022

Episode 11 - Lighthouses During the Prohibition Era

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?? ...
Sept. 12, 2022

Episode 10 - Outer Banks Lighthouses

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 short...
Aug. 29, 2022

Episode 9 - Flannan Isle Mystery

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 happene...
Aug. 22, 2022

Episode 8 - Little Ross Lighthouse Part 2

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 listen...
Aug. 15, 2022

Episode 7 - Little Ross Lighthouse Part 1

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 th...
Aug. 1, 2022

Episode 6 - Lighthouse Trivia with a Guest

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 spo...
July 18, 2022

Episode 5 - Point Lookout Lighthouse

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 enoug...
July 4, 2022

Episode 4 - Stannard Rock Lighthouse

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 i...