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Witness Titanic

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

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 Titani... more

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. Acco... more

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... more

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Violet Jessop
Stewardess aboard Olympic and Titanic, and nurse aboard Britannic
White Star Line
Episode: 46. Violet Jessop - OLYMPIC Stewardess
Greg DiNapoli
Titanic pencil artist
Independent artist; Greg DiNapoli Art
Episode: 45. Greg DiNapoli - Pencil Artist
Norman Hill
Chairman of the Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee
Merchant Shipping Advisory Committee
Episode: 44. Sir Norman Hill - Shipping Advisory Committee Chairman
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

Host

James Penca
Host and Titanic researcher with a focus on survivor testimony and historical inquiry

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 727 ratings
  • Everything was looking good until the iceberg!

    For the most part I really enjoyed this podcast and then I started listening to the bonus birthday episode with the host’s partner…

    I maybe made 10 minutes and I had to bail and haven’t been able to listen since.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Not a Big True Crime Fan
    Canadaa month ago
  • Jimmy the explorer

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    V

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    This is jimmy he likes to travel so spread him to other podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    72puffin27
    United States3 months ago
  • Slow season 3

    Devoured the first two seasons! Really loved the breaking down of the testimony. Season three is a little slow starting and feeling more like the “Unsinkable” podcast. Looking forward to getting back into survivor testimony.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Krb1071
    United States3 months ago
  • Good

    Good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    72puffin27
    United States5 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 States6 months ago

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Thoughtful, accurately researched, and deeply respectful of survivor testimony.
Audience-friendly yet rigorous and precise in presenting evidence.
High-quality, well-researched with engaging storytelling.

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Apple Podcasts
#194
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#81
Belgium/History
Apple Podcasts
#174
Russia/History
Apple Podcasts
#218
South Africa/History
Apple Podcasts
#246
Philippines/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

46. Violet Jessop - OLYMPIC Stewardess
Q: What was Olympic's arrival in New York like?
Jessop recalls an unusually hectic arrival, with passengers demanding food, the ship proceeding up the Hudson amid cheering crowds, and small craft escorting it to the dock.
46. Violet Jessop - OLYMPIC Stewardess
Q: What was life like for Violet Jessop as a stewardess aboard ocean liners?
She describes exhausting days, cramped sleeping quarters, demanding service work, and the need to remain tactful and calm. She also recounts harassment and the precarious position of women working among male crew members.
45. Greg DiNapoli - Pencil Artist
Q: What are your thoughts on AI and its impact on artists like you?
He argues AI undermines traditional artistry, steals intellectual property, and undermines artists' livelihoods; painting AI-generated work is not equal to the effort and connection of hand-drawn pieces and should not be monetized without credit.
45. Greg DiNapoli - Pencil Artist
Q: What's your favorite part of the Titanic to draw, and what's the hardest part to get right?
He loves drawing the bridge and the nine windows as the ship's face, and the funnels for their identifying feature; the hardest part is accurately rendering the ship's name on the hull due to perspective and erasure challenges.
45. Greg DiNapoli - Pencil Artist
Q: What drew you to Titanic art and why did you start drawing it in earnest?
A combination of lifelong fascination with architecture, early exposure to lifelike ship visuals, and a Belfast trip that reignited a deeper passion; the challenge and payoff of translating a monumental ship into pencil drawings kept him invested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Witness Titanic

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

A history- and education-focused inquiry that blends survivor testimonies, modern expert analysis, and archival research to illuminate the Titanic disaster. Through firsthand accounts, this show examines lifeboat safety, design decisions, and the social context of the era, often pairing witness testimony with expert interpretation to separate myth from fact. Notably, the host leans into a documentary, testimony-driven approach, inviting guests who shed light on maritime history, recovery storytelling, and cultural legacies tied to Titanic lore. The format frequently features interviews with survivors, historians, and prominent Titanic researchers, and is likely to appeal to deep-Titanic enthusiasts, history buffs, and audience members who v... more

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Recent guests on Witness Titanic include:

1. Violet Jessop
2. Greg DiNapoli
3. Norman Hill
4. Paula F. Casey
5. Don Lynch
6. Ken Marschall
7. Olaus Abelseth
8. Jennifer Ashley Tepper

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