{"podcast":{"title":"Red Web","slug":"red-web-1007714","podcast_index_feed_id":1007714,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/redweb","website_url":"https://www.patreon.com/redweb","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d5b7e862-b724-11ea-93c4-6b291e3d9352/image/bd6d5afdfeb015e2a060df144c399c46.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Red Web","episode_count":353,"summary":"Red Web unravels mysteries from unsolved true crime to the paranormal. Whether you're a believer or a truth-seeker, Red Web will satisfy your curiosity for the unknown with suspense, intrigue, and humor every Monday. Join Red Web at RedWebPod.com for ad-free episodes and exclusive, bonus content.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T02:19:54.899640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/red-web-1007714"},"episode":{"title":"SS Edmund Fitzgerald | What Caused This Tragic Sinking in the Great Lakes?","slug":"ss-edmund-fitzgerald-what-caused-this-tragic-sinking-in-the-great-lakes","published_at":"2026-04-13T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/red-web-1007714/ss-edmund-fitzgerald-what-caused-this-tragic-sinking-in-the-great-lakes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/red-web-1007714","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/94/claritaspod.com/measure/verifi.podscribe.com/rss/p/pfx.vpixl.com/j0JIg/traffic.megaphone.fm/LLRIA2597990253.mp3?updated=1776062925","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/94/claritaspod.com/measure/verifi.podscribe.com/rss/p/pfx.vpixl.com/j0JIg/traffic.megaphone.fm/LLRIA2597990253.mp3?updated=1776062925","summary":"We dive into the tragic history behind the worst disaster in United States Great Lakes history as we unpack what sank the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.Get the podcast ad-free & more: https://www.redwebpod.comTake our audience survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ky8XRIywbc-T&ver=standardIn 1975, a 729-foot steel titan battled hurricane-force winds on the deadly Lake Superior. At 7:10pm, the captain radioed, “We are holding our own,” only for the ship to vanish minutes later, taking all 29 crew members with it. Was it inclement weather, a fatal structural snap, or a phenomenon known as the “Three Sisters”? Today, we discuss the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.Sensitive topics: deathOur sponsors:This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/redweb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"We dive into the tragic history behind the worst disaster in United States Great Lakes history as we unpack what sank the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.Get the pod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4626,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/red-web-1007714/episodes/ss-edmund-fitzgerald-what-caused-this-tragic-sinking-in-the-great-lakes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/red-web-1007714/ss-edmund-fitzgerald-what-caused-this-tragic-sinking-in-the-great-lakes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}