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Witness Titanic

Witness Titanic

By: James Penca
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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.



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!

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Episodes
  • 41. Don Lynch & Ken Marschall - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
    Jun 12 2026

    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!


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    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.

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    55 mins
  • 40. Olaus Abelseth - Third Class Passenger - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
    May 29 2026

    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.

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    46 mins
  • 39. Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway Historian
    May 15 2026

    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.

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    46 mins
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really funny moment where cal gets stated by a pen or pencil....but sadly it got cut out of the move

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James is so passionate and knowledgeable. I love his take on "calling" survivors to give their testimony. It makes each of them so real which I think becomes more necessary with the passing of time. I am a lifelong Titanic enthusiast and it is so wonderful listening to James; he has the talent of talking "with" you. With every episode, I feel like I'm sitting down with a very enthused friend. My favourite Titanic podcast, hands down

My favourite Titanic podcast

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Relaxing listen and very interesting. 10/10 loved it. Highly recommend. Host knows his Titanic stuff

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An engaging podcast with a great format, presented with real expertise. Many popular myths are addressed, but there’s a careful examination of what we know, how we know it, and how certain we can be of it.

Great podcast!

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Look forward to every new episode being published. Minor criticism is that I wish he would try a British accent. I know he thinks he will not do it justice but I think a try is at least attempted.

Novel and informative take on a tragic event in history,

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