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Witness Titanic

James Penca
Witness Titanic
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  • Witness Titanic

    Titanic Trivia Birthday Party '26

    26/06/2026 | 58 mins.
    WITNESS TITANIC IS TWO YEARS OLD!!! And your Chairman is another year older as well... To celebrate the occasion, we are joined by my partner, the TERRIBLY funny, Katie Johantgen! Katie would not be considered a Titanic nut - far from it - but she has agreed to endure a game of Titanic trivia featuring questions sent in by the Witness Titanic Patrons!

    Let us know how many points YOU got!

    NOTICE:
    Podcast listeners, you won't be able to see Katie's final score, so I will hide it at the bottom of this description to avoid any spoilers!
    Message Katie on Instagram @katiejoyofosho to find your best colors!

    A TITANIC 'thank you" to everyone who supports this podcast and a happy podcast birthday to YOU.

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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

    Out of a possible 56 points, Katie got 41! How did you do?!
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  • Witness Titanic

    41. Don Lynch & Ken Marschall - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY

    12/06/2026 | 54 mins.
    These witnesses need no introduction... Don Lynch is a renowned author and historian, Ken Marschall is the celebrated artist and Titanic visual historian... together they assisted James Cameron on his 1997 film, they dove to Titanic on multiple expeditions, and they brought us the must-have book "Titanic: An Illustrated History."

    This live testimony was recorded during our four-day Titanic Anniversary Weekend onboard the RMS Queen Mary. Join us in 2027!

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

    NOTICE:
    Witness testimony begins at 9:05, however for important context, do not skip past 6:35.
    Episode cover photograph taken by Merie W. Wallace.
    Big thanks to Ken for providing his paintings and photos to appear in the YouTube version of this episode.
    Thanks to Sergey Kudriashov for providing us with a few of his photos from the 2001 expedition.
    Thanks to Maxim Polishchuk for his assistance in getting these photos to our inquiry.
    And thanks to Paul Carganilla for co-hosting the anniversary weekend with me and making this episode possible!

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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

    40. Olaus Abelseth - Third Class Passenger - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY

    29/05/2026 | 46 mins.
    Originally part of our four-day Titanic Anniversary Weekend onboard the RMS Queen Mary, we present the first WITNESS TITANIC podcast episode recorded in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE! Together, surrounded by history, we dive into a Norwegian immigrant's account of the disaster as he remembered it in 1912... and how he remembered it in 1974...

    Featuring Paul Carganilla as our Senator/Reporter!

    Join us for Titanic Anniversary Weekend in 2027!

    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

    39. Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway Historian

    15/05/2026 | 46 mins.
    Two industries began within years of each other -- and both were gutted by modern technology. This week we discuss the MANY connections between ocean liners and Broadway, particularly two legendary Broadway producers who sailed on Titanic's maiden voyage and helped shape New York City for the next century.

    Hear more of Jennifer Ashley Tepper's untold stories of Broadway by picking up one of her books!

    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

    38. Herbert Pitman - 3rd Officer - Part Two

    01/05/2026 | 33 mins.
    We rejoin 3rd Officer Pitman on the boat deck of Titanic just after midnight and follow him through the rest of the sinking... even the moment he would rather not speak of...

    Visit the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals

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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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