TITANIC TALK

Nelson Aspen & Alexandra Boyd
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  • TV & Film
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Award winning journalist Nelson Aspen and actress-turned-filmmaker Alexandra Boyd talk all things related to the ship of dreams with actors from James Cameron's Titanic, Titanic superfans (Titaniacs) and Titanic historians and authors.This companion piece to Alexandra's documentary Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries is your first class ticket to everything aboard the ship of dreams. The film is available to rent or own on Amazon and other digital platforms in the US and UK/Ireland. DVD is available in the US.TITANIC TALK merch now available ~https://www.bonfire.com/store/titanic-talk-podcast

  1. 1d ago

    Titanic Talk | From Titanic to Luxury Yachts – Captain Chris Pugh - A Modern Captain's Life at Sea

    What does it really take to captain a luxury yacht, and how much has life at sea changed since the days of Titanic? In this episode of Titanic Talk, Alexandra and Nelson welcome Captain Chris Pugh, master of Evrima, the spectacular Ritz-Carlton luxury yacht. From his early fascination with Titanic to commanding some of the world's largest cruise ships, Chris shares an extraordinary maritime journey. Growing up in England's industrial Black Country, Chris discovered that much of Titanic's equipment — from her enormous anchors and lifeboat davits to the officers' uniform buttons and whistles — was manufactured practically on his doorstep. He reveals some fascinating, often overlooked connections between the West Midlands and the world's most famous ocean liner. But what would a modern captain do if faced with Captain Edward Smith's terrifying predicament? Chris offers a professional perspective on Titanic's legacy, modern navigation, iceberg detection, maritime safety and the responsibilities of commanding thousands of passengers and crew. There's plenty of movie magic too! A passionate film memorabilia collector, Chris shares his love of Alfred Hitchcock, Back to the Future and The Poseidon Adventure, including a hilarious recreation of a favourite movie moment with Nelson on the bridge of Evrima. From cargo ships and Cunard to commanding magnificent MSC vessels and luxury yachts, this is a fascinating, funny and revealing conversation about ships, cinema and the enduring legacy of Titanic. Ritz Carlton - EVRIMA Preorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

  2. Oct 28

    Titanic Talk | What makes a Titanic artifact worth $800,000? With Darren Winston

    This week on Titanic Talk, Alexandra Boyd and Nelson Aspen welcome Darren Winston of Freeman’s, America’s oldest auction house, for a fascinating look inside the world of Titanic memorabilia, historic objects and high-end auctions. Darren tells the extraordinary story of discovering John Jacob Astor IV’s gold Patek Philippe pocket watch and jeweled gold pencil case during what began as an ordinary house call in New York. Both objects had remained within the Astor family for more than a century after being recovered with Astor’s body following the sinking of RMS Titanic. When the pieces went under the hammer in April 2026, Astor’s watch sold for $800,000 and the gold pencil case for $160,000 before buyer’s premium. Darren also takes us behind the scenes of the auction world: how remarkable objects are discovered, authenticated, protected and marketed; why estimates and reserves matter; and what happens when bidding takes off — or doesn’t. Alexandra and Nelson also reveal the Titanic artifacts they would most love to own, while Darren explains why a simple object can become an extraordinary connection to history. And in an unexpected finale, we discover how Darren once sold his enormous collection of Aerosmith memorabilia — to Aerosmith themselves. Find Titanic Talk wherever you listen to podcasts. Freeman's Auctions #Titanic #RMSTitanic #JohnJacobAstor #TitanicArtifacts #TitanicAuction #TitanicHistory #FreemansAuction #PatekPhilippe #TitanicTalk #JamesCameronsTitanic Preorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

  3. Oct 14

    Titanic Talk | 22 Dives to the Titanic Wreck with Dik Barton

    What is it really like to descend two and a half miles beneath the Atlantic and come face to face with RMS Titanic? This week on Titanic Talk, Alexandra Boyd and Nelson Aspen welcome legendary Titanic explorer Dik Barton, former Director of Operations for RMS Titanic Inc. and Ambassador for the British Titanic Society. Speaking from the historic White Star Line headquarters in Liverpool, Dik shares extraordinary stories from his 22 dives to Titanic — including helping oversee the recovery of thousands of artifacts, his involvement with the famous “Big Piece”, touching Titanic’s ship’s wheel on the seabed, and the terrifying six hours his submersible spent trapped beneath the stern. He also talks about working alongside teams connected with James Cameron’s Titanic, what the wreck reveals about the ship’s violent breakup, his admiration for Quartermaster Robert Hichens, and why he believes J. Bruce Ismay has been unfairly portrayed. The conversation also touches on the new play Unsinkable at Liverpool’s Hope Street Theatre and a forthcoming Titanic and White Star Line exhibition at the historic White Star Line building. Above all, Dik explains why Titanic’s artifact collection must be preserved together for future generations. Find out more at DikBarton.com Alexandra’s documentary Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries brings together cast members from James Cameron’s Titanic to tell their behind-the-scenes stories. Her forthcoming book, The Titanic Movie Diaries: Actors’ Stories From the Set of Titanic, featuring the memories of sixteen actors who worked on the film, will be published by The History Press on March 25, 2027. #titanic  #rmstitanic  #DikBarton #TitanicExplorer #titanichistory  #jamescameron  #BruceIsmay #whitestarline  #TitanicTalk #shipofdreams  #TheTitanicMovieDiaries Preorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

  4. Sep 28

    TITANIC TALK | UNSINKABLE: Reconsidering J. Bruce Ismay

    The first episode of Season Four of Titanic Talk opens with writer/director Matthew Reynolds and actor Joseph Winder, who join Alexandra Boyd and Nelson Aspen to discuss their new play, Unsinkable. The play explores the life and legacy of J. Bruce Ismay, chairman of the White Star Line and one of Titanic’s most controversial survivors. Matthew discusses growing up in Liverpool and the city’s connection to Titanic, while Joseph talks about the challenge of portraying a man so often reduced to the role of villain. Together they explore Ismay’s family, ambitions, survival of the disaster, survivor’s guilt and the public judgement that followed him for the rest of his life. Unsinkable' is an emotionally charged drama that interrogates the nature of masculinity, hubris and guilt. Through tense philosophical dialogue, it explores the blurred line between survival and cowardice. Can historical drama help us look again at people we think we already understand? A fascinating start to Season Four of Titanic Talk. GET YOUR TICKETS for the play which runs September 30th to October 3rd at the Hope Street Theatre in Liverpool HERE! Preorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

  5. Sep 23

    TITANIC TALK | Nelson & Alexandra Season Four ~ Book News & the Enduring Pull of Titanic

    Nelson Aspen and Alexandra Boyd kick off season four with a candid catch-up on what they’ve both been doing between episodes. The conversation moves from personal updates and new merch to books, documentaries, and why Titanic still resonates so deeply with new generations.  In this episode, Nelson and Alexandra talk through their shared Titanic universe, their creative projects, and the ways age, reinvention, and fandom continue to shape their work. Follow the season four rollout for new guests and upcoming Titanic discussions.Watch Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries if you haven’t already.Keep an eye out for Alexandra’s book launch and her third Titanic weekend appearance Join the conversation by commenting with your thoughts on Titanic films, AI, and favorite ship-centered movies.Pick up merch if you want to be “merched up” for Titanic Weekend.Alexandra's photographer Suzanna RothmeyerPreorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

  6. 12/15/2025

    TITANIC TALK | Nelson & Alexandra Season Three Roundup

    Nelson and Alexandra wrap up Season 3 with a look back at the wonderful conversations they've had this year. LISTEN AGAIN TO ~ The Amazon Prime release of Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries The release of Nelson's book Kindred Spirits: A Titanic TaleTitanic exhibition organizer, Joe GoldAuthor of The Six, Steven SchwankertSpecial Round table episode on The Queen Mary for the 113th AnniversaryTitanic actress Fannie Brett Brittany Butler and Zach Douglas musing on Rose's life post Jack/Titanic and before she met Brock in an episode called 'Rose's Heart Will Go On'The recovery of bodies with death care expert, Clinton BonelliDavid Scott-Beddard of the British Titanic Society Kelly Skwarkan on the failed of leadership of the captain of the CalifornianDan E Parkes author. The Captain, The Daughter & the SpyAlex 0wens-Sarno - Cora in TitanicWe took time to remember one of our Titanic family who passed away on Thanksgiving Day. Ellen Mower O'Brien is the frozen Mother with Baby in James Cameron's film. Here's a link to her Go Fund Me Preorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

  7. 12/01/2025

    TITANIC TALK | Titanic Actress Alex Owens-Sarno

    For the final episode of Season Three Nelson and Alexandra came full circle and back to James Cameron's Titanic with one of the film's most memorable, and arguably the cutest, supporting characters. Alex Owens-Sarno was seven going on eight years old when she landed her first film role opposite Leonardo Di Caprio. Alex tells us about dancing with Leo, working with James Cameron and her infamous death scene that was cut because it was too upsetting. Alex is all grown up now and works an actress, writer and comedienne.  Follow her work on  Instagram @alex_sarno Preorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

  8. 10/06/2025

    TITANIC TALK | Author of TITANIC LEGACY: The Captain, The Daughter & The Spy, Dan E Parkes

    Nelson and Alexandra spend an intriguing and revealing conversation with Dan Parkes, cinematographer and the author of a fascinating and meticulously researched book he wrote about Captain Smith of Titanic and the legacy his daughter lived with throughout her storied life - a pilot, a politician and married to a spy who died in suspicious circumstances... This conversation could have spanned two Titanic Talk Episodes.  The telling of Helen Melville Russell Cooke's life (1898-1973) in Dan's book takes the shape of an edge-of-your-seat thriller. This book is a must-read for all Titanic enthusiasts looking for new and as yet uncovered human stories of the individuals effected by the Titanic tragedy. BUY Dan's Book TITANIC LEGACY: The Captain, The Daughter and The Spy FOLLOW @parkesproductions LEARN more about Dan on his WEBSITE Preorder THE TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES  For more behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Titanic & Alexandra's upcoming book go to her Substack  SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk_podcast WATCH US on YouTube TITANIC TALK Merchandise HERE Nelson ~ nelsonaspen.com @nelsonaspen    Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale Alexandra -  alexandraboyd.co...

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Award winning journalist Nelson Aspen and actress-turned-filmmaker Alexandra Boyd talk all things related to the ship of dreams with actors from James Cameron's Titanic, Titanic superfans (Titaniacs) and Titanic historians and authors.This companion piece to Alexandra's documentary Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries is your first class ticket to everything aboard the ship of dreams. The film is available to rent or own on Amazon and other digital platforms in the US and UK/Ireland. DVD is available in the US.TITANIC TALK merch now available ~https://www.bonfire.com/store/titanic-talk-podcast

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  • Creator
    Nelson Aspen & Alexandra Boyd
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 TITANIC TALK
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