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Witness Titanic

Hosted by James Penca

Witness Titanic, hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca, calls witnesses from modern experts and Titanic survivors to testify on the ship's history. The show has 55 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically 40 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 12,000, with a rate of $90 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Witness Titanic

A patron-supported Titanic history show with a 4.9 Apple rating

  • 190 Apple ratings with a 4.9 average signal a loyal, engaged history audience.
  • Biweekly 40 to 50 minute interviews with survivors, experts and researchers give sponsors long-form attention.
  • 55 episodes in two years show a consistent archive that keeps attracting new listeners.
Best formuseum and travel brandshistory and book publisherseducation and documentary products
Watch forThe audience is niche and the show carries no sponsors yet, so reach is modest.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History70%
Education20%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
interview, bonus episodes, trailers
Tone
investigative, authoritative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–12k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 190 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band shifted up one band for a show under two years old), 55 episodes, Acast hosting, biweekly cadence, and a strong 4.9 Apple average with a Patreon-supported model.
Audience asks aboutWhat actually happened on the night the Titanic sank?Which survivors and experts testify in upcoming episodes?How accurate are films like A Night to Remember?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description credits Patreon supporters and links to a Patreon page, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover the sinking and maritime disaster history, including the TITAN implosion report, which carries some violence and death themes; the explicit flag is 0.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 63 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks9 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

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…
Witness Titanic's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Witness Titanic

Witness Titanic is a history podcast hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca, according to the show feed and its Patreon page. Each episode calls witnesses, from modern experts to Titanic survivors, to testify on what actually happened in April 1912. The show has 55 episodes on Acast, released roughly every two weeks, with a typical length of 35 to 50 minutes.

The show has 190 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of an engaged history listenership. Listeners are estimated to be history enthusiasts, largely in the United States, though this is not measured. Downloads are estimated at 5,000 to 12,000 per episode.

No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is funded through Patreon. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $300 per episode, which suits museum, travel, history publishing and education brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Witness Titanic can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Witness Titanic

How much does Witness Titanic charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $300 per episode. Rates are estimates, and final pricing is set with the show.

What is Witness Titanic about?

Witness Titanic is a history podcast where hosts call survivors and experts to testify on the Titanic story. Episodes run about 35 to 50 minutes and release every two weeks.

How do I contact Witness Titanic about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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