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Witness Titanic

James Penca
Witness Titanic
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  • Witness Titanic

    46. Violet Jessop - OLYMPIC Stewardess

    06/11/2026 | 50 mins.
    And so the Jessop Trilogy begins...

    Join Violet onboard the RMS Olympic - among other ships - and get to know the legendary double-survivor. What led her to the stewardess profession? How did she navigate the work, the passengers and her fellow crewmen? Violet will soon endure the sinkings of Titanic and Britannic, but she'll have to survive this episode first...

    Visit the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals
    or
    WATCH this episode on YouTube

    Click here to donate to WT listener David's fundraiser for St. Jude's Children's Hospital!
    Click here to purchase Violet's memoirs edited and annotated by John Maxtone-Graham!

    COMING SOON:
    47. Violet Jessop - Titanic Stewardess (LISTEN NOW on Patreon!)
    48. Violet Jessop - Britannic Nurse

    BIG THANKS TO WITNESS TITANIC PATRON KATHRYN (KAT) KOTZ FOR PROVIDING THE VOICE FOR OUR WITNESS!!!

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    Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves.

    This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca.

    LISTEN:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify

    WATCH:
    ⁨YouTube | @TitanicHG⁩
    Instagram | @WitnessTitanicPod
    TikTok | @WitnessTitanicPod

    JOIN THE INQUIRY:
    Patreon

    Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan | @egecomposer

    Contact | witnesstitanic@gmail.com
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Witness Titanic

    45. Greg DiNapoli - Pencil Artist

    09/10/2026 | 46 mins.
    It has been said by those who sailed with her that Titanic had a personality. Our next witness, Greg DiNapoli, knows this all too well and has spent countless hours bringing her back to life with only pencil and paper. Join us as we chat about Titanic, Ken Marschall, lighthouses, and the ever-sloppy Titanic AI that keeps us up at night.

    To see Greg's incredible art, visit his website or Instagram!
    or
    Visit the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals
    or
    WATCH this episode on YouTube

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    Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves.

    This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca.

    LISTEN:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify

    WATCH:
    ⁨YouTube | @TitanicHG⁩
    Instagram | @WitnessTitanicPod
    TikTok | @WitnessTitanicPod

    JOIN THE INQUIRY:
    Patreon

    Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan | @egecomposer

    Contact | witnesstitanic@gmail.com
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Witness Titanic

    44. Sir Norman Hill - Shipping Advisory Committee Chairman

    18/09/2026 | 27 mins.
    Last episode, Alexander Carlisle introduced us to the 1911 Shipping Advisory Committee and his opposition to their lifeboat recommendations. Sir Norman Hill was also on that committee and has requested the opportunity to testify in this episode. According to Hill, we've been lied to.

    Visit the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals
    or
    WATCH this episode on YouTube

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    Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves.

    This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca.

    LISTEN:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify

    WATCH:
    ⁨YouTube | @TitanicHG⁩
    Instagram | @WitnessTitanicPod
    TikTok | @WitnessTitanicPod

    JOIN THE INQUIRY:
    Patreon

    Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan | @egecomposer

    Contact | witnesstitanic@gmail.com
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Witness Titanic

    43. Alexander Carlisle - Titanic's Designer

    04/09/2026 | 49 mins.
    Why didn't Titanic have enough lifeboats? An age-old question with many contradictory answers. Using 114-year-old testimony, let's ask the man who ACTUALLY designed Titanic... but will you believe him?

    Visit the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals
    or
    WATCH this episode on YouTube

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    Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves.

    This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca.

    LISTEN:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify

    WATCH:
    ⁨YouTube | @TitanicHG⁩
    Instagram | @WitnessTitanicPod
    TikTok | @WitnessTitanicPod

    JOIN THE INQUIRY:
    Patreon

    Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan | @egecomposer

    Contact | witnesstitanic@gmail.com
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Witness Titanic

    42. Paula F. Casey - Women's Voting Rights Speaker and Author

    24/07/2026 | 37 mins.
    To understand Titanic, you have to meet the people for whom she was built — and we mean ALL the people, not just the first-class men. Today on Witness Titanic, we call a witness with almost no Titanic knowledge to offer! Instead she introduces us to the astounding women of the Progressive Era who will one day fight for — and WIN — the right to vote in America... they just have to make it to America first...

    We dedicate this episode to you, "oh sorrowing women of the disaster."

    Pickup Paula F. Casey's book: The Perfect 36
    or learn more about the National Votes for Women Trail

    VISIT the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals
    OR
    Watch this episode on YOUTUBE

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    Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves.

    This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca.

    LISTEN:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify

    WATCH:
    ⁨YouTube | @TitanicHG⁩
    Instagram | @WitnessTitanicPod
    TikTok | @WitnessTitanicPod

    JOIN THE INQUIRY:
    Patreon

    Music recorded by Ege M. Erdogan | @egecomposer

    Contact | witnesstitanic@gmail.com
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Witness Titanic
Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves.This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca.WITNESS TITANIC is available wherever you listen to podcasts as well as in video form on YouTube. Join the W.T. Patreon for bonus testimony, early access, the chance to vote on who should be called to testify next, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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