

Titanic Mystery! Who Spiked the Chowder?
Aug 25, 2025
Julian Abraham, a dedicated reporter from Canadaland, dives deep into a legendary mystery from the set of Titanic filmed in Nova Scotia. During a wrap party, crew members were thrown into chaos after consuming chowder laced with PCP, which led to a frantic hospital rush. He explores the rumors and theories surrounding this bizarre incident, including allegations of sabotage and curious motivations. With insights into James Cameron's reaction, Abraham brings to light a tantalizing tale that has puzzled the film industry for decades.
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How To Help Solve The Mystery
- Julian asks listeners to email any information they have about the case to help solve the long-unsolved mystery.
- He provides direct contact: julian at canadaland.com and invites public tips regardless of size.
Last Night Celebration Turned Strange
- Marilyn McAvoy describes the last night of Titanic filming in Dartmouth where crew celebrated and ate together before a midnight lunch.
- The communal meal set the scene for the mass poisoning that followed during the late-night shoot.
Chowder, Confusion, And Vans To Hospital
- Marilyn recalls everyone eating an amazing chowder at midnight and then returning to set feeling odd and disoriented.
- Crew formed two lines as people declared themselves affected and were later loaded into vans to go to hospital.