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Join me for a look at the history of modern fan-fiction, its wild and wonderful strangeness, its relationship to sexuality and sexual liberation, just a little bit of everything. Titanic fan-fiction was a part of my childhood and remains a part of my life now; guys, there are GREAT stories on Fanfiction.net and Archive of Our Own (though truly you have to wade through some crap to get to them sometimes.).

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A few articles about fan-fiction and its long history:
https://bookriot.com/history-of-fanfiction/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgqv7b/people-are-reading-so-much-fanfiction-its-crashing-the-biggest-fanfic-website
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/02/surprising-18th-century-origins-fan-fiction/606532/

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*Correction! I realize I said that the co-creator's name is Maria Mendelle, but it is Marla Mindelle, my apologies* Join me for a fun little peek in Off-Broadway's absolute sensation Titanique, a wild musical romp that marries a parody of the 1997 film with Celine Dion songs as well as with endless pop culture references. I want to go! Titanique folks, email me!

Find tickets here if you're lucky to be in the New York City area: https://titaniquemusical.com

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This was an emotional episode to build, and you'll hear the breaking in my voice as I record. I share with you the stories of all fourteen passengers from the village of Lahardine, Addergoole, County Mayo, who boarded Titanic together in third class. Only three survived. I was so fortunate to visit the Addergoole Memorial last August with my family, and interspersed here are voice notes I made while there. These people deserve to be remembered. Let's say their names:

Annie McGowan
Catherine McGowan
John Bourke
Catherine McHugh Bourke
Mary Bourke
Mary Canavan
Patrick Canavan
James Flynn
Annie Kelly
Bridget Donohoe
Bridget Delia Mahon
Mary Mangan
Bridget Delia McDermott
Nora Fleming

For more info, check out the documentary film "Waking the Titanic" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5GjYR2Wk4g&t=1090s

Also see Senan Moloney's book on the Irish aboard Titanic: https://www.amazon.com/Irish-Aboard-Titanic-Senan-Molony/dp/0863278051?ref_=ast_author_dp

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Join me for a quick reaction mini-sode! I saw Titanic in 3D/4K with my family last night, and it was just as emotional experience as I anticipated. I think my kids were floored, and I discovered a few details that I had never before...which honestly seemed impossible. Go see it on the big screen this weekend!

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A fun return to the Titanic on Film series with a look at the 2012 ITV/ABC Julian Fellowes-penned miniseries simply titled "Titanic." I jump right in and dissect the storyline's use of both real-life passengers and  the fictional ones; spoiler alert, there are a LOT of them to keep track of! 

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Join me for a spirited review of Daniel Stone's recent book Sinkable, which takes a look at the history of obsession with Titanic as a shipwreck as well as various attempts over the years to salvage the ship. Stone's book is a modern and fresh undertaking for Titanic historiography, but I do have a few bones to pick with his portrayal of the Titanic community. Let me know what you thought of the book!

Find Daniel Stone's book Sinkable here: https://bookshop.org/a/80949/9780593329375

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Join me for a frank, inspiring and oft-hilarious conversation with Fran Capo--a writer, a comedian, a world record holder and life-long adventurer who has literally been to the top of the world and to the bottom of the sea. Her visit to Titanic on board the Keldysh had me, and will have you, enamored: we speak about her time on the research vessel (with Anatoly!), her experience at the shipwreck site, and how much a history-making journey like this has meant in her life. We also discuss her Ted Talk, the gorgeous whirlwind of a "yes" mindset, and how she's opened her life to pure adventure.

Find her website/contact Fran here: https://francapo.com

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Today I post an episode long in the making. This is an examination of the complex and rich life of Major Archibald Butt, highly mythologized Titanic First Class victim who served as military aide to TWO U.S. Presidents and wooed all of Washington, D.C., it seems, with charm and grace. He was in Europe in 1912 with his close friend Frank Millet, renowned artist, who many believe may have actually been his romantic partner. I talk about this head-on and examine the ways the Titanic community has written this "debate." Should it even be a debate? I am saddened by the mere thought of someone not being able to live their true identity, and I take at look at the oft-ignored more tragic parts of Archie's story. I also look head-on at issues of race and his identity as a southerner. This is a deep one, this is a good one.

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Find Steam & Steel here: https://steamandsteel.store + *use the code UNSINKABLE for any of your purchases for a special listener discount!*

A HUGE unsinkable thank you to Mauricio Bertoni, owner of the Steam & Steel Store, who joins me to discuss his artful products, his own lifelong love for Titanic and the hope it represents, and how best to talk about the ship and its history with children. Mo's products are unique and gorgeous and he was kind enough to send my kids a few to try.

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