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Witness Titanic

James Penca
Titanic
RMS Titanic
Carpathia
Lifeboats
Bruce Ismay
Survivor Testimonies
White Star Line
A Night To Remember
Titan
Charles Herbert Lightoller
Olympic
Iceberg Collision
RMS Titanic, Inc.
Switch Theory
Walter Lord
James Cameron
Titanic Disaster
J. Bruce Ismay
Youtube
Steve Hall

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... more

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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 ... more

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 Titanic Legacy Podcast and Titani... more

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 ha... more

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 exped... more

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Paula F. Casey
Expert on the 19th Amendment and Tennessee's suffrage history
Author and historian; co-founder of the Tennessee Women's Suffrage Heritage Trail; current chair of the National Votes for Women Trail Committee
Episode: 42. Paula F. Casey - Women's Voting Rights Speaker and Author
Don Lynch
Historian for the Titanic Historical Society
Titanic Historical Society
Episode: 41. Don Lynch & Ken Marschall - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
Ken Marschall
Leading artist and illustrator of Titanic imagery
Independent artist, co-author of Titanic An Illustrated History
Episode: 41. Don Lynch & Ken Marschall - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
Olaus Abelseth
Third class passenger, Titanic survivor
Episode: 40. Olaus Abelseth - Third Class Passenger - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
Jennifer Ashley Tepper
Leading Broadway historian and expert on Broadway history and its connections to Titanic
Broadway historian
Episode: 39. Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway Historian
Herbert Pitman
3rd Officer, Titanic
White Star Line (crew member)
Episode: 38. Herbert Pitman - 3rd Officer - Part Two
Herbert John Pitman
Third officer of the RMS Titanic, survivor, witness in US and UK inquiries
White Star Line (career officer)
Episode: 37. Herbert Pitman - 3rd Officer - Part One
Günter Bäbler
Co-founder of the Swiss Titanic Society and Titanic researcher
Episode: 34. Günter Bäbler - Titanic Researcher & Author
Riccardo Rosi
Italian Titanic researcher and historian
Episode: 31. Riccardo Rosi - Italian Titanic Researcher

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James Penca
Host of the show and Titanic researcher with a focus on firsthand testimony and historical inquiries.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 686 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    72puffin27
    United States2 months ago
  • Attention to detail is top notch

    This podcast is great and very accurately done. You can really tell that the host has been reading about the Titanic for a long time and does a very thorough job at covering topics AND answering the tough questions that a lot of other enthusiasts get wrong. It is a beautifully done podcast and I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whittyelliottt
    United States3 months ago
  • The Passion Is Contagious

    I have been informally studying Titanic since I was about ten years old, soaking up every book and documentary I could find. This podcast is unlike anything I’ve come across - spotlighting different stories, pairing stories new and old, the expert interviews… all is done with a passion for the subject that is absolutely contagious and fascinating. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing this with the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoBiscuits2112
    United States3 months ago
  • What a gem!!

    I have just now found this podcast and oh my! Where has this kind of content been all my life? As an almost life long Titanic enthusiast i have devoured every documentary and movie adaptation and this might be my all time favorite. Thoughtful, intelligent and - yes, at times - BEAUTIFUL! Balanced, fact based without falling into the usual dramatic sensationalism this podcast is a breath of fresh air!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelaFergie77
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I love this podcast, it is interesting and fun to hear the actual quotes from the people that were on titanic! I appreciate you doing this podcast very much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pupcake 47
    United States6 months ago

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Fans love the balance of archival material with expert interviews and live-event energy.
Audience notes the host's passion and accessible storytelling while staying fact-based.
Listeners praise meticulous research and deep dives into survivor testimony.

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#72
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#122
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42. Paula F. Casey - Women's Voting Rights Speaker and Author
Q: What was life like for women before they gained the right to vote, especially around 1912 and the Titanic era?
She describes the Progressive Era dynamics, the breadth of women's clubs, labor and social reforms, and how many women still faced significant restrictions, using personal anecdotes to illustrate the era's everyday realities.
42. Paula F. Casey - Women's Voting Rights Speaker and Author
Q: So how did this become your passion in life, and what drew you to this specific topic?
The guest explains a long-standing interest in women's history, a professional path through journalism and archives, and a commitment to recentering women's roles in the suffrage movement, particularly highlighting Tennessee's pivotal ratification and the 72-year struggle.
41. Don Lynch & Ken Marschall - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
Q: If you went back for one more dive, what would you want to see or explore given today's technology and knowledge?
Don and Ken express interest in exploring underrepresented areas like the sea deck and bow details, with a preference for safer, more technologically advanced methods such as smaller robotic cameras to access previously unseen regions.
41. Don Lynch & Ken Marschall - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
Q: What was your very first memory of Titanic, and how did it shape your path into this field?
Ken recalls a page in the World Book Encyclopedia showing a dramatic sinking rendering, while Don remembers a television-era 1953 film capturing the ship's story, and both explain how these early images propelled their lifelong interest in Titanic.
40. Olaus Abelseth - Third Class Passenger - LIVE! Onboard the QUEEN MARY
Q: Were there gates that prevented escape?
Yes, he discusses gates on the steerage deck and how passengers attempted to bypass them via cranes to reach the boat deck.

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What is Witness Titanic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Titanically focused history show that centers on firsthand testimony and expert analysis to re-examine the Titanic disaster. Episodes weave survivor accounts, archival inquiries, and modern interviews to illuminate what happened, why memories change over time, and how narratives around the sinking are constructed. The host blends rigorous historical inquiry with storytelling, often featuring live events, archival quotes, and conversations with historians and researchers to unpack crew dynamics, passenger experiences, and the broader cultural footprint of the tragedy. Noteworthy strengths include a strong emphasis on source material, credibility through witness testimony, and a theatrical, investigative approach that makes complex history ... more

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Recent guests on Witness Titanic include:

1. Paula F. Casey
2. Don Lynch
3. Ken Marschall
4. Olaus Abelseth
5. Jennifer Ashley Tepper
6. Herbert Pitman
7. Herbert John Pitman
8. Günter Bäbler

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