Episodes

  • 21. "TITANIC" (1997) - Part Two
    Dec 13 2024

    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, and learn how survivor testimony inspired much of the film.

    TITANIC movie super fans may not need to sync up the film to enjoy this week's episode, but watching and listening is still recommended.

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    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 20. "TITANIC" (1997) - Part One
    Dec 5 2024

    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 how survivor testimony inspired much of the film.

    TITANIC movie super fans may not need to sync up the film to enjoy this week's episode, but watching and listening is still recommended.


    Send me a message!

    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • 19. Roberto Prieto-Labrador - Architectural Historian
    Nov 27 2024

    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 enthusiast who happens to work with centuries-old buildings in the UK and has some fascinating explanations for why the classes look and feel the way they do.

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    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    46 mins
  • 18. Lawrence Beesley - 2nd Class Passenger - PART THREE
    Nov 20 2024

    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 can be found for free here:
    https://www.gutenberg.org/files/6675/6675-h/6675-h.htm

    Send me a message!

    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    50 mins
  • 17. Mark Chirnside - Maritime Author
    Nov 6 2024

    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.

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    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    46 mins
  • 16. Lawrence Beesley - Second Class Passenger - PART TWO
    Oct 31 2024

    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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    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    59 mins
  • 15. Steve Hall - Titanic Author
    Oct 22 2024

    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://stevehall.nl/

    THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE WITH A VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEW!

    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 fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself...

    Send me a message!

    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    44 mins
  • 14. Lawrence Beesley - 2nd Class Passenger (PART ONE)
    Oct 8 2024

    This week's witness is one of Titanic's most famous survivors. And as a 2nd Class passenger, he is also one of the most unique. In PART ONE, Lawrence Beesley's curious mind and tragic words give us our best depiction of Titanic BEFORE the iceberg.

    Send me a message!

    Hosted by James Penca

    Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
    Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

    Titanic questions or corrections?
    witnesstitanic@gmail.com

    For more Titanic history, visit
    www.discovertitanic.com
    or
    www.titanichg.com

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    55 mins