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Hosted by James Penca · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 52 episodes
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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. Pa
James Penca hosts Witness Titanic, a history show with 52 episodes published.
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!
Join your Chairman James Penca and an incredible assortment of other Titanic/Ocean Liner content creators for a casual chat during our Titanic Anniversary Weekend 2026. This LIVE event and episode are co-presented by Tit
WITNESS TITANIC is 2 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 consider herself a Titanic
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 dov
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
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
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 Episo
To begin our 3rd season, we call the 3rd Officer to testify once more. Herbert John Pitman survived the Titanic disaster, he must have a story to tell... right? Visit the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode Visuals or
Friday April 17th, we call our first witness of the new season! ---------------------------------------------- Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic’s great story, from mod
April 11th through the 14th, join us onboard the R.M.S. Queen Mary for the 3rd annual TITANIC ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND! Featuring four days of presentations, meet and greets, music, the live broadcast of the “Titanic: Honor a
For the season two finale of WITNESS TITANIC, please enjoy the exciting conclusion of our watch-through of the 1958 classic, A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. We will reconvene for SEASON THREE this spring! Until then, join us this o
To wrap up season two of WITNESS TITANIC, let's dive into the 1958 classic, "A Night to Remember." This film is based on Walter Lord's legendary book of the same name and features authentic survivor stories in every scen
We now call to the stand Günter Bäbler, a Titanic researcher and author so dedicated to understanding Titanic, he once kept a Junior Officer's sleep schedule of 4-hours-on and 4-hours-off for a whole week. His book “Guid
In PART TWO of Harold Bride's testimony, we rejoin the boys in the wireless room, escape the ship with minutes to spare, and take a deep look at THE New York Times article that features his... "account." Visit our Instag
- --- -.. .- -.-- --- -. .-- .. - -. . ... ... - .. - .- -. .. -.-. He had been a telegraph operator for less than a year, but thanks to an iceberg - and a bombshell interview in the New York Times - today's witness was
Titanic was an international vessel that became an international sensation. Despite this, her stories can be inaccessible if you don't speak the right language. This week, we hear the testimony of a bilingual Titanic res
Why did this happen? Why carbon fiber? Why did they keep diving? Why did the "Mission Specialists" not see the red flags? Why did P.H. agree to do this? Answers to these and many other frustrating questions this week on
For the first time on WITNESS TITANIC, we deep dive into a different tragedy. Through the newly released U.S. Coast Guard report, let's pinpoint the incredible true stories that led to the implosion of OceanGate's TITAN
BONUS EPISODE! Join me in the weeds for a FIFTH newspaper article recounting Charles Dahl's escape from Titanic. And in the spirit of hyper-fixation, let's rank the articles by the likelihood they actually contain Mr. Da
This week on Witness Titanic, we journey into the uncertain and often fabricated world of the 1912 newspaper. Stops in Cleveland, Chicago, Minneapolis, Minot and Tromsø will piece together a rare account of a third-class
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