Witness Titanic
Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never determine what really happened that cold April night, but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself...
Many episodes can be enjoyed in video form on YouTube!
@WitnessTitanic
Hosted by James Penca
Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)
witnesstitanic@gmail.com
For more Titanic history, visit
www.discovertitanic.com
OR
www.titanichg.com
Episodes
23 episodes
21. "TITANIC" (1997) - Part Two
SEASON FINALE!!!!Let's dive back in for the exciting conclusion of... James Cameron's 1997 film, "TITANIC." Sync up this episode with the legendary movie to add historic commentary, decipher what is fact and what is fiction...
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Episode 21
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1:31:18
20. "TITANIC" (1997) - Part One
To wrap up season one of the podcast, we dive into the words of James Cameron's script for the 1997 film, "TITANIC." Sync up this episode with the legendary movie to add historic commentary, decipher what is fact and what is fiction, and learn ...
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Episode 20
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1:59:27
19. Roberto Prieto-Labrador - Architectural Historian
THIS TESTIMONY HAS ACCOMPANYING VISUALS. Visit @jamespenca on Instagram to see the images provided by the witness.Titanic existed in a time of class division and WILD interior design choices. This week, we speak to a Titanic en...
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Episode 19
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45:54
18. Lawrence Beesley - 2nd Class Passenger - PART THREE
The exciting conclusion of Mr. Beesley's testimony takes us aboard the rescue ship Carpathia, includes the emotional arrival in New York, and Lawrence's thoughts on who is to blame for the loss of Titanic. Lawrence's entire book ca...
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Episode 18
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50:16
17. Mark Chirnside - Maritime Author
Have you ever wondered how much work goes into the writing of your favorite history books? This week, we are joined by celebrated maritime author Mark Chirnside for a look at the many road blocks and pitfalls that come with Titanic research.&nb...
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Episode 17
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46:26
16. Lawrence Beesley - Second Class Passenger - PART TWO
We rejoin Lawrence on the night of the disaster and hear - in his own words - of his escape from Titanic, and the sights and sounds that will stay with him forever.
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Episode 16
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58:40
15. Steve Hall - Titanic Author
This week, enjoy the testimony of renown Titanic author Steve Hall. Steve and James talk through Steve's extensive career, time travel and the infamous Titanic "Switch Theory."For more on Steve and his work, visit his website https://st...
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Episode 15
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44:04
14. Lawrence Beesley - Second Class Passenger - PART ONE
This week's witness is one of Titanic's most famous survivors. And as a Second Class passenger, he is also one of the most unique. In PART ONE, Lawrence Beesley's curious mind and tragic words take us aboard Titanic BEFORE the iceberg.
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Episode 14
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54:43
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13. Alfred Crawford - Bedroom Steward
It was tradition onboard ships like Titanic to skip a certain unlucky number when labeling cabins, deckchairs, etc. Well, this practice clearly didn't make a difference, and it's officially October! So please enjoy episode THIRTEEN!Last...
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Episode 13
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12. Ella White - First Class Passenger
It's well known that more women survived the Titanic disaster than men. But have you ever actually heard their story? Allow me to introduce you to Ella. FEATURING KATIE JOHANTGEN AS THE VOICE OF THIS WEEK'S WITNESSWelco...
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Episode 12
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Final Recording from Titanic Expedition 2024
It's been over a month since the 2024 Expedition to the Titanic wreck returned to Providence, RI with 2.2 million photos, 24 hours of HD footage and so much more. In this Bonus Episode of WITNESS TITANIC, James comes to us from the final day of...
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34:52
11. Diana of Versailles - Titanic's Newest Survivor
PHOTOS OF DIANA: https://expedition.discovertitanic.com/Most of Titanic's lost saw their story come to an end in 1912. Diana of Versailles' story, however, was just beginning. Just last month, she was rediscovered after 112 years on the...
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Episode 11
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47:09
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10. Rory Golden - Diver, Explorer
RECORDED FROM TITANIC EXPEDITION 2024!For the first time on WITNESS TITANIC, we call to the stand someone who has TRULY witnessed Titanic with their own two eyes. Rory Golden is not only the funniest historian you'll ever meet but he ha...
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Episode 10
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09. Dr. David Gallo - Oceanographer
RECORDED FROM TITANIC EXPEDITION 2024!This week's witness is Dr. David Gallo, renown Oceanographer, Co-Leader of the 2024 Titanic Expedition, and accomplished lecturer on the world's oceans, climate change, and deep sea exploration. Thi...
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Episode 9
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39:29
08. Daniel Buckley - Third Class Passenger
In our final episode before our 2024 Expedition Episodes, let's venture into 3rd Class for the first time! Daniel defies the odds, tells us about those infamous 3rd Class gates and provides a little surprise that even I wasn't expecting! <...
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Episode 8
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43:12
07. Tomasina Ray - Artifact Specialist
This week we interview Tomasina Ray, Director of Collections at RMS Titanic Inc. She literally witnesses Titanic every day as she oversees the 5,500 artifacts recovered by RMST. She is also a member of the 2024 Expedition team - but she doesn't...
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Episode 7
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43:55
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06. Charles Lightoller - 2nd Officer - PART TWO
712 passengers and crew survived the Titanic disaster but only a handful did so after ending up in the freezing Atlantic waters. This week, witness the epic escape of one of those few. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast wher...
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Episode 6
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47:25
"LIVE" FROM ABOVE TITANIC
Hello from the Atlantic! No new episode this week so I recorded this quick mini-sode from the research vessel of Titanic Expedition 2024 to give you an idea of what it's like at 41.43 N 49.56 W. Things are going well out here, we are terribly b...
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22:25
05. Charles Lightoller - 2nd Officer - PART ONE
This week's witness is the most questioned of the 712 survivors. 2nd Officer Charles Lightoller remembers the sea trials, the delivery to Southampton, last-minute preparations and, of course, that fateful Sunday... but how truthful his memories...
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Episode 5
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04. Mike Brady - Maritime Historian
Before he heads off on a trans-Atlantic voyage of his own, we hear from Mike Brady, the documentarian and illustrator behind the YouTube channel Oceanliner Designs. Join us as we talk through his list of ships that set the table for our great T...
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Episode 4
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03. J. Bruce Ismay - First Class Passenger - PART TWO
Today we rejoin Ismay aboard Titanic for the collision, sinking and rescue. No Hollywood magic here. This is the Titanic disaster in a survivor's own words. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses o...
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Episode 3
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02. J. Bruce Ismay - First Class Passenger - PART ONE
Our inquiry's first witness is none other than Managing Director of the White Star Line and surviving first class passenger, Mr. J. Bruce Ismay. In PART ONE of his testimony, he relays his unique experiences from Titanic's conception to ...
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Episode 2
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