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TITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actress Alex Owens-SarnoFor 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 ...
2025-12-0138 min
Over the Back FenceNelson Aspen: Three Decades of Hollywood – Stories, Stars & SongsThis week Nicola and Di chat with the warm and charming Nelson Aspen. Nelson is one of the most popular and well-known entertainment reporters, having spent three decades on morning television shows around the world, bringing the latest in entertainment, celebrity news and pop culture to millions of viewers. He has interviewed just about everyone in Hollywood, from Robin Williams to Merryl Streep, Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Joan Rivers and the list goes on and on. Nelson is also a talented cabaret performer and the author of 10 books, including his latest book Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale.
2025-11-3045 min
Flaawsome Talk with Kjersti FlaaNelson Aspen's juicy Hollywood inside storiesHollywood’s ultimate insider Nelson Aspen is here in Beverly Hills… and he invited me to his hotel room to spill everything. Secrets, scandals, and stories you won’t believe.
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2025-11-2445 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Author of TITANIC LEGACY: The Captain, The Daughter & The Spy, Dan E ParkesNelson 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 a...
2025-10-0642 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Leadership Differences in Titanic's Rescue with Kelly SkwarcanIn this episode, Nelson and Alexandra talk Titanic's rescue with Kelly Skwarcan. She is an author, speaker and researcher weaving in the stories of three ship's captains in her book - The Full Tale of the Titanic: Iron and Ice and into her interactive case study presentation “Leadership in Crisis: The Titanic, Carpathia, & Californian”. Two ships were close to Titanic as she sank. The Carpathian and the Californian. Captain Lord ignored Titanic's SOS signals despite being only ten miles away and during the official enquiry he tried to cover up his failings. In an opposite demonstration of le...
2025-08-2533 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | British Titanic Society Chairman David Scott-BeddardFind out all about the workings and origin of the British Titanic Society from their chairman David Scott-Beddard, who also owns White Star Memories, one of the premiere Titanic exhibition companies in the world. He was also a key player in finding, raising awareness, raising funds and restoring one of Titanic's tender ships - the Nomadic.Listen to this fascinating new episode where Nelson and Alexandra hear also about David's new venture restoring two train carriages that travelled Titanic passengers from Waterloo to Southampton.LINKS for this episode ~Nomadic is dry docked at T...
2025-08-1139 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | How Were Titanic's Bodies Recovered with Clinton Bonelli - Death Care SpecialistThis is a solemn and unusual episode, Nelson and Alexandra speak with Clinton Bonelli. They met their new Titaniac friend on the Queen Mary over Titanic Weekend 2025 and immediately found each other to be kindred spirits.Clinton's is a mortuary science specialist and death care professor, so Nelson had the idea to invite him on to Titanic Talk to tell us about the recovery of the bodies of Titanic's victims and how they were treated in 1912. It's well known that only one lifeboat returned to pick up survivors in the water, many passengers would have gone down...
2025-07-2142 min
What About Our Life?6.14 Show guest: Nelson Aspen (Journalist)Chris and Will interview Nelson Aspen about his success in journalism.
2025-07-111h 10TITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Rose's Heart Will Go On...So this Titanic Talk episode is a little different. Nelson and Alexandra wanted to pose the question of what exactly happened to Rose after she disembarked the Carpathia. Who did she marry and have children with and why oh why didn't she sell The Heart of the Ocean!?These questions and many more, along with "WHO is your Titanic Crush?", are posed and answered with return guests - and fellow stars of Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries, Brittany Butler, of the wonderful James Cameron's Titanic Scene by Scene podcast and uber, super fan Zach Douglas.
2025-07-0745 min
Life Conversations with a TwistThe Healing Plant: Cannabis Myths vs. Medical Miracles with Aspen Noonan"If you just get the check mark of done, you just beat out a lot of people. And if you just do that every single day- one more check mark- by 27 you're the CEO of a telemedicine company." —Aspen NoonanModern medicine has a dirty secret: sometimes, the cure is worse than the condition. What if there was a natural alternative that could manage pain, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life without a pharmacy's worth of side effects? Cannabis is proving to be that game-changing solution. Cannabis has been shr...
2025-06-2635 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actress ~ Fannie Brett ~ Madame AubertNelson and Alexandra share an animated and nostalgic conversation with the charmingly French Fannie Brett. All three of them are 'ex-pat' Angelenos so they reminisce about Los Angeles life and work in the 90s and their dinners at El Coyote - and you though they only drank margaritas in Rosarito Beach, Mexico! Fannie is still acting but she is also a renown voice actor/teacher, casting director and producer. She has a successful dubbing studio which she runs from Las Vegas. In 1996, however, she'd not long been in America when she was cast in Titanic as Benjamin G...
2025-05-2635 min
What About Our Life?6.10 Show guest: Nelson Aspen (Author)Nelson Aspen introduces his newest book and explores an amazing story with Chris and Will.
2025-05-1353 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Weekend Podcast Roundtable with Titanic Legacy & Witness TitanicNelson and Alexandra had the pleasure of spending Titanic Weekend (April 12th & 13th) on The Queen Mary in Long Beach CA presenting their book (Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale) and film (Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries) respectively and joining the Titanic podcast triumvirate of Paul Carganilla and his Titanic Legacy podcast, and James Penca and his Witness Titanic podcast, in a roundtable recording made in front of a live audience in the Mauritania Room.LISTEN to a fascinating collection of origin stories, anecdotes and advice on how to deal with 'those critics' as these three podcasters c...
2025-04-2552 min
John and Heidi Show04-12-25-Nelson Aspen - Titanic BookJohn & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with Nelson Aspen - Titanic BookLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com
2025-04-1624 min
Awaken HopeAwaken Hope with Nelson AspenAward-winning journalist and author Nelson Aspen announces the March 2025 release of his new historical fantasy, "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale" (March 18, 2025 / $15.99). Inspired by his own metaphysical connections to a lost TITANIC passenger, Aspen will celebrate the publication as part of the 113th anniversary commemoration during "Titanic Weekend," aboard the world famous RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California (April 12 - 14). Author, Nelson Aspen, will be joined by other Titanic authors, historians, experts and collectors.
Inspired by the author's personal experiences, "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale" spans time between the night in 1912 when Titanic met her tragic fate and the hedo...
2025-04-1041 min
TV Confidential with Ed RobertsonNelson Aspen, author of Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale TVC 684.1: Ed welcomes Nelson Aspen, award-winning entertainment reporter, one of the leading authorities on the subject of the sinking of the Titanic on Apr. 15, 1912, and the author of Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale. Inspired by Nelson’s personal experiences, Kindred Spirits not only spans the time between the night when the Titanic met her tragic fate and the hedonistic party scene of contemporary Manhattan, but is a story of love and redemption that was denied to gay men at the time because of the constraints of Edwardian England. Topics this segment include why the Titanic tragedy has remained a so...
2025-04-0825 min
TV Confidential with Ed RobertsonNelson Aspen, Carol Lynley, and A Night to Remember TVC 684.2: Nelson Aspen, author of Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale, tells Ed the back story of his decades-long friendship with actress Carol Lynley, plus he recommends some film adaptations of the Titanic story, including A Night to Remember, the 1958 film starring Kenneth More that is based on Walter Lord’s book of the same name. (Nelson wrote the foreword to Tom Lisanti’s excellent book Carol Lynley: Her Film and TV Career in Thrillers, Fantasy, and Suspense.) Kindred Spirits is available wherever books are sold through Red Sky Presents. Titanic Talk, the podcast co-hosted by Nelson Aspen and Alexandra Boyd...
2025-04-0813 min
Now a Major Motion Picture!Nelson AspenWe are joined by the deeply fascinating and immensely talented Nelson Aspen. Nelson has one of those resumes that could fill up an entire podcast on its own. As a television presenter of international scope he has spent three decades bringing the latest in entertainment and pop culture to millions of viewers worldwide. One would be hard pressed to find a celebrity he hasn’t interviewed or an entertainment story he hasn’t covered, but Nelson is also the accomplished author of nine books in both fiction and nonfiction. His latest novel, “Kindred Spirits – a Titanic Tale” is an historical fan...
2025-04-0647 min
Still Toking WithStill Toking with Nelson Aspen (Author)Episode Notes
S6E11 - Join us as we dive deep into the mind of award winning author Nelson Aspen. He'll be in th ehouse telling his tales of his lifelong experiences uncovering his metaphysical connection to TITANIC victim, Milton Long and much more.
Award-winning journalist and author Nelson Aspen announces the March 2025 release of his new historical fantasy, "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale"
Inspired by his own metaphysical connections to a lost TITANIC passenger, Aspen will celebrate the publication as part of the 113th anniversary commemoration during "Titanic Weekend," aboard the world famous RMS Queen Mary i...
2025-04-0549 min
Too OpinionatedToo Opinionated Interview: Nelson AspenNelson Aspen is an award winning journalist, author and co-host of the popular "Titanic Talk"and appears regularly on GB News as a political commentator. His book, "Your Home is Your Castle: Live Like an A-Lister in a Post Pandemic World" debuted at #1 on Amazon's Home Remodel & Renovation charts and his popular, steamy semi-autobiographical series "Dancing Between the Raindrops" will soon see another sequel to complete the trilogy. He lives in New York City and you may visit him at www.nelsonaspen.com. Award-winning journalist and author Nelson Aspen announces the release of his new historical fantasy, "Kindred Spirits: A Tita...
2025-04-0453 min
In Between The Pages with James Lott Jr.Author/Entertainer Nelson Aspen and his book "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale"Nelson Aspen has been an award wining Entertainment Host/Interviewer/Journalist AND he writes best selling books AND he's a keynote speaker AND he's an entertainer! I got to talk to hi about all of that AND his latest book, Kindred Spirits: A Titanic tale. Out now! go to amazon! Also got to nelsonaspen.com and social media!
2025-03-2741 min
Managing Tech Millions099: Master Industrial Real Estate Diversification with Ben FraserEpisode 99: Master Industrial Real Estate Diversification with Ben Fraser🎧 Ready to take control of your financial future? Start your journey today with our Free Master Class - The WealthOps Way!Host: Christopher NelsonGuest: Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer, Aspen Fundshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/In this episode of Managing Tech Millions, Christopher Nelson sits down with Ben Fraser of Aspen Funds to explore a new investment frontier—industrial real estate. While many investors focus on multifamily properties, industrial assets like warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and flex spaces offer...
2025-03-2540 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Author & Titanic Documentarian Steven Schwankert Talks About His New Book - THE SIXNelson and Alexandra spent a wonderful second podcast conversation with returning author and documentarian Steven Schwankert.In Season Two Steven was on the podcast talking about his extraordinary and groundbreaking film THE SIX about the surviving Chines passengers on Titanic who very few people had heard of since they disembarked at New York in 1912. Steven has expanded the story and his research into his new book The Six: The Untold Story of the Titanic's Chinese Survivors. He delves more deeply into the history of the Chinese sailors with more details that couldn't fit...
2025-03-2437 min
Tuff Shift!TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Five: Meet Nelson Aspen!TUFF SHIFT! Episode Twenty-Five: Sean Patrick welcomes the award-winning singer and international Hollywood correspondent, Nelson Aspen. From podcasts to best-selling books and working in one of the most infamous restaurants in court room TV history, Mezzluna in Beverly Hills, Nelson has a lifetime of stories to share.- and even stories from other lifetimes. His newest novel, KINDRED SPIRITS: A TITANIC TALE, is available for purchase now on AMAZON and Barnes & Noble as well as on Kindle.Follow Nelson: @nelsonaspen or visit nelsonaspen.comSupport the showFollow TUF...
2025-03-181h 04
HaskinCast Podcast489 Nelson Aspen - Author - Kindred Spirits: A Titanic TaleI had a great conversation with this fantastic author. The book is available right now:https://www.amazon.com/Kindred-Spirits-Titanic-Nelson-Aspen-ebook/dp/B0DY55ZKHY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZJ2LNKN2QW8W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ag38qX-EySjlNVOnAgCYeKGCrUCVyyUL0UkCBaL1xSjGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.BHNaG2_DDmkmWFJnRxGYzNaieYor9E56c-HqrOCh0ww&dib_tag=se&keywords=Kindred+Spirits%3A+A+Titanic+Tale&qid=1740545237&s=digital-text&sprefix=kindred+spirits+a+titanic+tale%2Cdigital-text%2C111&sr=1-1Guest Links:Amazon page:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nelson-Aspen/author/B001HOCCH2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1740088830&sr=8-2&i...
2025-03-1858 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Boston Exhibitor Joe GoldIn this episode, Nelson and Alexandra learn a bit about the business of Titanic from Joe Gold of The Gold Group, the promotional company behind the Titanic Artefact Exhibition in Boston.Joe talks about some of the fascinating artefacts they have on display including a toilet from third class and a perfectly preserved wool suit retrieved from a leather suitcase in the debris field. They discuss the importance of preservation and education. The Boston exhibition is one of more than forty around world. Retrieving dishes, eye glasses and every day objects tells up about the p...
2025-03-1732 min
Unsinkable: The Titanic PodcastBook Showcase: Kindred Spirits (A Titanic Tale), with Author Nelson Aspen!Join me for a lively conversation with author Nelson Aspen, whose new book Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale drops us into a split timeline as two young men come to terms with their environment, their passions, and their (of course) history. Nelson's website, which includes book tour info: http://www.nelsonaspen.com/KindredSpirits/Find Nelson and Alexandra's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/titanic-talk/id1680985773Support the showSupport Unsinkable on Patreon for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepodOr buy me a coffee!: htt...
2025-03-1152 min
Titanic : LegacyNelson Aspen - Author & Podcaster | "Kindred Spirits" & "Titanic Talk""Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with author, podcaster, and entertainment host Nelson Aspen about his upcoming book, "Kindred Spirits: a Titanic Tale", Season 3 of the "Titanic Talk" podcast, and "Titanic Weekend" coming up April 12-24 on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA.Nelson's website: http://www.nelsonaspen.com/"Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5nN5iWLTitanic Weekend: https://www.titanicweekend.com---TITANIC: LEGACY directory:https://www.titaniclegacypodcast.com TITANIC: LEGACY on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TitanicLegacyPodcast
2025-03-0437 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Nelson Aspen Talks About His New Book ~ Kindred Spirits: A Titanic TaleWelcome to the 50th episode of Titanic Talk. That's something to celebrate along with Nelson's new book!Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale is a historical fantasy set on the ill-fated maiden voyage of Titanic and present day Manhattan.Nelson and Alexandra talk about his book, their upcoming presenting appearances on the Queen Mary in Long Beach on April 12th & 13th for the Titanic Anniversary Weekend and their hopes and expectations for events and guests in Season Three.Buy Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale on Amazon.com
2025-03-0328 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Announcing the Release of Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries on Feb 11th 2025We're back!!Season Three of Titanic Talk begins with Nelson and Alexandra announcing the release of Alexandra's Titanic documentary SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES on Feb 11th 2025. The film features Titanic actors, fans and historians recounting stories from the set and also the Titanic fans (Titaniacs) sharing their passion for the film and the history of the ship.Distributed by Freestyle Media. Available on DVD on Amazon.comNOTES ~Follow on Instagram @shipofdreamsfilmWebsite shipofdreamsfilm.comQueen Mary TITANIC Book Club event April...
2025-02-1031 min
Disaster PodcastMajor Event Planning During Winter XGames with Kyle NelsonKyle Nelson, our disaster meteorologist and ski patroller, joins us this week in his role as Planning Section Chief with the Winter XGames Aspen Incident Management Team. He shares his experiences planning and helping with operations for medical and response management during the games this year.
Kyle addresses the importance of addressing complacency within the teams who’ve run the response side of the Winter XGames in the past. Becky DePodwin, our disaster emergency management expert, asks for an overview of what a day in the life is like for the planning section chief. What is it li...
2025-02-0743 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Nelson & Alexandra Round Up Season TwoWe cannot believe we are here at the end of our second spectacular season.Oh what guests we have had and what Titanic Talks there have been! In this special extended podcast, Nelson and Alexandra revisit each of their twenty two guests before taking a break.Stay tuned though - that means please LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE - so that you don't miss any of the special events we have planned for the new year.LINKS to your favourite episodes can be found on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTubeHere's...
2024-09-101h 18TITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor & VFX Wizard Van LingNelson and Alexandra round out twenty three amazing guests on Titanic Talk with Van Ling - James Cameron's closest collaborators and Right Hand Man on many of his epic movies. Van Ling.Van tells the story of how he first came to the notice of Gail Anne Hurd after building a Hallowe'en costume (an Aliens power lifter) on a bet and showing up at Lightstorm wearing it!For students of film, he takes us through his journey from USC film school to VFX and directing, spelling out how his tenacity and focus got him his...
2024-08-1942 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Perfume Historian Jen SiemsJen has a fascination with perfume and specifically the history of perfume and is the perfumer behind Immortal Perfumes, a micro-perfumery specializing in historically inspired scents. Her creations have been featured in New York Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and Seattle Met among others.Jen researches and writes about historical figures and their fragrances for her popular TikTok channel. She also writes fiction and has been published in several anthologies.Nelson and Alexandra had a wonderful and insightful conversation with Jen about the Perfumer Adolf Saalfeld, a German-born Jew, who boarded the Titanic with plans...
2024-08-0535 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titaniac & Journalist Lloyd BurrLloyd's obsession with Titanic began with a library book, Robert Ballard's The Discovery of the Titanic. He borrowed it so many times, the librarian asked him to stop checking it out so that other children might enjoy reading it. Seeing James Cameron's Titanic at the age of ten sealed the deal. Lloyd has lived in the UK and been host of the early morning TV show in New Zealand he now reports for stuff. He's a dyed in the wool Titaniac.stuff.co.nz@lloydburr SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MO...
2024-07-2232 min
Thrash 'n TreasureEp117 Dancing Between the Icebergs w/ Nelson Aspen! (The Hollywood Years!)Pop the kettle on because Nelson Aspen is back, and he's spilling all the tea! (Yaaayyy!!!) Join AW and Mr JWags as they embark with legendary entertainment journalist Nelson on an 'Oceanborn' journey with Nightwish's album, before diving into the Unsinkable Molly Brown!Plus, we chat Nelson's show Tony Bennett: A Tribute (check below for details), Romanticizing Titanic, Press Junkets, Paths to Success, Nelson's latest book Dancing Between the Raindrops: the Hollywood Years, and so much more in this extra-juicy episode!--::Socials::Nelson Aspen: https://nelsonaspen.com -- https://x.com...
2024-07-181h 25TITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Author & Oceanliner Historian Steven UjifusaSteven Ujifusa has a passion for oceanliners. The companies who build and ran them and the passengers who sailed on them - many immigrants coming to America to start a new life. In his book The Last Ships from Hamburg: Business, Rivalry, and the Race to Save Russia's Jews on the Eve of World War Steven explores the lives of the Jewish immigrants who fled Europe before war broke out.The Wall Street Journal calls it "Absorbing . . . a David-and-Goliath tale of the industrial age."In his book, Steven includes the stories of...
2024-07-0839 min
COVEpod | Carganilla Online Variety Entertainment Podcast | Storytelling, Interviews, Poetry, Music, Arts & InspirationNelson Aspen & Allyson Briggs - "Tony Bennett : A Tribute" | COVEpod 41What if you could combine the old-world charm of retro jazz with the contemporary flair of Manhattan's cabaret scene? Our Season 2 premiere of the Cove Podcast makes this dream a reality as we welcome two sensational guests: Nelson Aspen, renowned global entertainment reporter and author, and Allyson Briggs, the charismatic band leader of Fleur Seule. Our guests give us an exclusive preview of their upcoming live performances "Tony Bennett: A Tribute", and Nelson talks about his latest book release, "Dancing Between the Raindrops: The Hollywood Years". Don't miss out on this spectacular kickoff to Season 2—it's an episode brimming wi...
2024-06-2556 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Food Historian ~ Max MillerMax Miller has a hugely popular YouTube channel, TASTING HISTORY, that explores the history of food and the way we have prepared and eaten food over the centuries. He caught the attention of Titanic Talk hosts Nelson and Alexandra because he's done a whole series on the food and menus on on Titanic - and has more episodes to come.We hear how he got started making food and researching food history and culture after watching the Great British Baking Show and being inspired by the backstory of the bakes in the early episodes. When the pandemic h...
2024-06-2437 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor Mark Capri in James Cameron's TitanicNelson and Alexandra sat down with distinguised stage and screen actor Mark Capri aka Steward #4 in James Cameron's Titanic. He tells of the number of takes it took for Kate Winslet aka Rose to punch him in the face and give him a bloody nose.He reads an excerpt from his diary from twenty five years ago which is also featured in Alexandra's documentary feature Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries. A real insight into the actor's life.Sign up for updates on when and where you can watch Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries...
2024-06-1029 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Historian & Author Don LynchIt can probably be said that no-one knows the story of Titanic like Don Lynch. He famously co-authored Titanic: An Illustrated History with renown Titanic artist Ken Marschall and as a result of that publication was asked to contribute to the making of James Cameron's Titanic. He even plays a small but memorable part (Frederic Spedden) in the film.He's been down to the wreck twice with James Cameron and wrote the companion book to Ghosts of the Abyss. In the film he plays Thomas Andrews - wearing Victor Garber's costume that he wore in Titanic.
2024-05-2738 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Podcasters ~ Titanic Scene By Scene's Brittany Butler & Ethan BrehmIn this very special episode Nelson and Alexandra pull back the curtain and go behind the scenes of the Titanic Scene by Scene podcast with superfan Brittany Butler and her co-host, film critic, Ethan Brehm.Hear how the idea for the podcast came about and the meticulous details they dive into to bring to Titanic fans the most intricate breakdown of every moment of James Cameron's film.We discuss favourite scenes, favourite films and everything to do with film fandom and why we love the movies so much. This was a real treat for Titanic T...
2024-05-1337 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Collector & Memorabilia Broker David CondonDavid Condon started collecting and selling pieces of the set from James Cameron's Titanic before the film had come out in cinemas. A lucky coincidence had him stumble upon a story about a stash of timber, decking and plasterwork that had been discarded erroneously in a Mexican field not far from the studio where Titanic was filmed. The locals had been invited to come and take what they needed. Many of the items were well made and too good to dump so they were repurposed in homes and business buildings. It was free building material.There followed...
2024-04-2938 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK LIVE | 112th Anniversary Commemoration ~ Nelson Aspen & Alexandra Boyd and Past Titanic Talk GuestsTo commemorate the 112th anniversary of Titanic's tragic sinking and honor the 1500 people who lost their lives on April 15th 1912, Nelson and Alexandra hosted a special live episode with the return of some of their special TITANIC TALK guests from around the globe.To check out full episodes of each of our guests look on Apple Podcasts, on our YouTube channel and on all the podcast platforms - links below.Dale McCarthy & Ilka Reinecke de Castro - Season 1 Ep 5 - April 17th 2023@Dale_McCarthy_arts @Ilk1983Judy Prestininzi and Ellen Mower - Season 1 Ep...
2024-04-151h 46TITANIC TALKTitanic Talk | Never Let Go Actor & Artist Michael KinnanMichael Kinnan never expected a ten minute college assignment based on his favourite movie, Titanic, would turn into an hour long homage to James Cameron's epic tale. NEVER LET GO sees Michael telling the story of Jack and Rose and he plays ALL the parts.The one man show has played in New York, Los Angeles and The Edinburgh Festival transcending language and cultures with just enough combination of camp, tongue in cheek and pathos to have the New York Times declare "...as for the sex scene... It's better here'.Nelson and Alexandra delve into...
2024-04-0133 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Superfan & VHS Collector TitanicFan97Nelson and Alexandra have pinned down JD aka TitanicFan97 for an interview - he's in high demand since he made a name for himself by being the Number One Collector of Titanic on VHS. He's on TikTok and Instagram and everywhere declaring his love for Jack Dawson and the analogue video medium. He has over 2000 copies and counting...JD's goal is to build a Titanic out of the video cassettes. If you have a VHS version of Titanic and would like to add it to his collection send it toPO Box 5355Largo, FL 33779
2024-03-1833 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Explorer & Marconi Expert Parks StephensonThis has to be one of our most fascinating episodes. Commander Parks Stephenson, mariner and explorer, takes us down to the wreck of Titanic. His knowledge of the exploration of the wreck and the ongoing forensics into how and why she sank is fascinating. As a result he's had some lively debates with his good friend James Cameron about where and how Titanic struck the iceberg...You won't want to miss this one. Nelson and Alexandra were both on the edge of their seats.Follow Commander Stephenson on his Facebook Page ~ Parks Stephenson's Explorations and...
2024-03-0440 min
Aspen Ideas to GoForging a Path to Ethical A.I.It doesn’t look like we’re going to be able to put the generative artificial intelligence genie back in the bottle. But we might still be able to prevent some potential damage. Tools like Bard and ChatGPT are already being used in the workplace, educational settings, health care, scientific research, and all over social media. What kind of guardrails do we need to prevent bad actors from causing the worst imaginable outcomes? And who can put those protections in place and enforce them? A panel of A.I. experts from the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival shares hopes and fears for...
2024-02-2255 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Film Expert Evgueni MlodikHow many times have you seen Titanic? Many people will say "more than they can count - hundreds even". But how many films have you watched that are about Titanic?Evgueni Mlodik is this episode's guest. He must have seen every narrative and documentary with Titanic in the title EVER MADE - and there are so many. Who knew!We asked him to prune his list because with all the good, the bad and the cheesy - we were never going to get to them all in the time allotted. In th...
2024-02-1933 minTITANIC TALKTitanic Talk | Titanic Food Historian & Author Veronica HinkeNelson and Alexandra crack open the cookbooks of Titanic Author Veronica HinkeVeronica is the author of the acclaimed historical novel “The Last Night on the Titanic,” and the recently released “Titanic: The Official Cookbook: 40 Timeless Recipes for Every Occasion.” Veronica tells of her love of early 20th century history, culinary arts and most of all…. people. “Every food story I’ve ever written always, at the core of each one, ended up being about the people, and that doesn’t seem to change. This book is no different. Those stories of hope and resilie...
2024-02-0535 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor Peter White ~ 3rd Officer Groves in James Cameron's TitanicPeter White auditioned for a number of roles in Titanic and eventually landed the role of the wireless operator of the Californian who tragically turned off his radio and went to bed while the Titanic sank. Peter did extensive research into his character, Charles Victor Groves, or 3rd Officer Groves, of the Californian. He spent more than four months in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, getting to know his fellow cast mates while waiting to be called the set to film his scenes. He regales Nelson and Alexandra with tales from the nightly Happy Hours in the Real Del M...
2024-01-2231 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Documentarian (The Six) and Author Steven SchwankertSteven Schwankert lived in China for twenty five years and was shocked to learn that no-one knew there were six Chinese survivors of the Titanic sinking. With renown documentarian Arthur Jones, he set out to tell their story in his documentary THE SIX . Through meticulous research, searching for descendants and recreating the possible experiences of what might have happened that night, they go on an as yet untold journey of discovery. A fascinating and educational film to say the least and a Must Watch for all our listeners.Steven also has his own podcast - he's...
2024-01-0837 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Dancer in James Cameron's Titanic ~ Kris AnderssonKris Andersson worked with choreographer Lynne Hockney on a film before she was looking for dancers to help her on James Cameron's Titanic. Kris was hired for the dance team and learnt traditional folk dances for Lynne to show James Cameron. But he ended up in Mexico with the rest of the dancers teaching Titanic's Third Class 'passengers' their steps and on one very special occasion twirled Kate Winslet in his arms for a morning when he doubled for Leonardo Di Caprio.Like many of the actors featured in Alexandra's Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries
2023-12-2635 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Weather with Erick AdameIn this fascinating episode of Titanic Talk Nelson and Alexandra talk Titanic weather with television weatherman Erick Adame - Since the tragedy of Titanic's sinking on April 15th 1912 much discussion has been made about the clear starry sky, the freezing temperatures and the mirage effect that may have prevented the lookouts from seeing the iceberg in time.Erick enlightens us on the theories and the facts of how the weather effects us all every day and how the weather effected the outcome on that fateful night.LINKS ~Erick's website Insta @erickadameontv Facebook W...
2023-12-1134 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titaniac & Historian Joshua NobleJoshua Noble came to us via the wonderful Titanic community that has grown, widened and deepened since Alexandra made her feature documentary SHIP OF DREAMS: Titanic Movie Diaries to co-ordinate with the 25th anniversary celebrations of James Cameron's Titanic.And since co-hosting Titanic Talk with Nelson Aspen - a podcast that started as a way to promote the film but now stands on its own as a place to delve further into the stories of Titanic - we continue to build on that community. Joshua Noble has been interested in the history of the ship...
2023-11-2732 min
COVEpod | Carganilla Online Variety Entertainment Podcast | Storytelling, Interviews, Poetry, Music, Arts & InspirationNelson Aspen | Dancing Between the Raindrops | COVE Podcast 22Author / Entertainment Reporter / Actor / Singer / Aerobics Instructor / Marathon Runner / Podcaster : Nelson Aspen---COVE Podcast host Paul Carganilla sits down with entertainment Renaissance man Nelson Aspen. Nelson shares his creative journey through many decades of working in the Entertainment Industry to becoming a published author and novelist.We dig into Nelson's riveting tale of chasing dreams, exploring behind the scenes of his semi-autobiographical novel "Dancing Between the Rain Drops." Life's not just about the high notes, though, as Nelson opens up about personal loss and the challenges he's wrestled with. Despite the bumps along the...
2023-11-2146 minUnsinkable: The Titanic PodcastA Love Letter to New York, With Nelson AspenJoin me as I catch up with Titanic Talk co-host (and my dear friend!) Nelson Aspen as he releases his new novel, Dancing Between the Raindrops, which is truly a love letter to New York City. Nelson is, of course, also a renowned entertainment journalist and a prolific writer. We discuss everything from his earliest interest in Titanic and how it shaped his life and passions to the writing process and its sleepless nights.For updates on this winter's happy hours, follow Nelson on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonaspen/Find the book here: https...
2023-11-1754 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titaniacs ~ Paul & Everly CarganillaFellow podcast host and Titaniac Paul Carganilla and his daughter, star of the new Spy Kids film - 8 year old Everly Carganilla - charm the heck out of Nelson and Alexandra with their love and knowledge of Titanic along with their own creative endeavours ~ performing, singing, acting, podcasting, writing and filmmaking.If there ever was a multi-hyphenate family competition, these guys would win it.Listen, leave a review and we will see you on the next TITANIC TALKLISTEN to Paul's COVE podcastOn Apple PodcastsInsta @covepod...
2023-11-1332 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor Craig Kelly ~ Harold Bride in James Cameron's TitanicWARNING ~ this episode contains STRONG language. Alexandra and Craig met not on the set of Titanic, but in the bar of the Real Del Mar in Mexico where all the actors in the film were staying while they worked - or drank margaritas - for months on end.Hear about Craig's banter with 'Jim' Cameron, his bust up with an un-named fellow actor, his most recent work, and his podcast Kelly's Heroes which he recorded during the pandemic.Not for the faint hearted but this is a funny one for sure.
2023-10-3044 min
Managing Tech Millions024: Ben Fraser’s Journey: Growing Up with a Tech Dad to Private Equity Fund ManagerEpisode 24: Ben Fraser’s Journey: Growing Up with a Tech Dad to Private Equity Fund ManagerReady to explore the latest in tech careers and financial insights? Click here now for an eye-opening journey at http://www.managingtechmillions.com/!Let’s talk about the investment strategies that the rich don't want you to know. In this episode of Managing Tech Millions, guest Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, unveils the tried-and-true strategies that propel the financial success of high-net-worth individuals. From private equity a...
2023-10-1755 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Season Two ~ A Special Episode Recorded at Mastic Beach Mini Indie Film FestivalFor this first very special episode of Season Two of Titanic Talk Nelson and Alexandra recorded in front of a live audience at the Mastic Beach Mini Indie Film Festival in New York just after they had watched Alexandra's documentary Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries.The questions sometimes gave chills and always gave smiles as we shared memories of Titanic with Amy Gaipa who is a co-founder of the festival but also most notably played Rose's maid, Trudy Bolt in James Cameron's Titanic.Our Titanic community grows ever wider, more friendly and profound. Listen a...
2023-10-1641 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Nelson Aspen & Alexandra Boyd Season One RoundupWhat a wonderful first season journey it has been. Nelson and Alexandra remind us of all the guests on Titanic Talk. It's been quite a ride talking to actors, fan, authors and artists.Who would you like to see in Season Two?What aspects of Titanic can we talk about that you think is not given enough air time? We want to talk about it.Comment or send a message to info@shipofdreamsfilm.com Introduction to Titanic Talk with Nelson and Alexandra Liam Tuohy William Brower James Lancaster Ilka-Sophie & Dale Gary DelEllis Judy Prestininzi & Ellen M...
2023-08-0143 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | The Titanic Trail in Cobh, Ireland with Dr Michael MartinIn this, the final episode of Season One, Nelson and Alexandra talk Titanic with the founder of The Titanic Trail in Cobh, Ireland. Dr Michael Martin, a retired mariner and ocean liner enthusiast opened his walks and talks about the history of Titanic and her last port of call, Cobh, Ireland in 1997 and as is proven by the fact we are all still fascinated by the doomed ship, he's still going strong 364 days a year - they don't have tours on Christmas Day unfortunately. Discover the origin of his talks and all the wonders and...
2023-07-1732 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor & Stunt Performer Derek LeaNelson and Alexandra chat with Derek Lea - a man of many talents. Not only does he play the heroic role of Stoker Frederick Barrett in James Cameron's Titanic.Derek's resumé ranges from James Bond to Dr Who to The Bourne Ultimatum - Derek has acted and performed stunts in them all. His IMDB page is very long. His stories are wonderful and Alexandra gets to fan-girl on him for the boxing choreography he designed on one of her early films - Boxer on the Wilderness. Derek on IMDB Derek's WebsiteBoxer on t...
2023-07-1326 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Illustrator Greg DiNapoliNelson and Alexandra chat with Greg DiNapoli an artist of extraordinary ability who is able to make everything he draws appear to be a black and white photograph. He began with a fascination for lighthouses and a childhood love of the story of Titanic and with his background in graphic design built up to some amazing works of art that can take him up to one hundred hours to complete.To see Greg's photo-realistic renderings of Titanic will take your breath away. Check them out here ~Greg's website gregdinapoliillustration.comGreg's Instagram @gregdinapoliart
2023-07-0532 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Author ~ Gareth Russell - Ship of Dreams: The Sinking of the Titanic & the End of the Edwardian EraThis episode of TITANIC TALK was recorded in early May before the tragic events of last week when five men lost their lives in the Titan submersible.As you listen to Gareth Russell, author of the meticulously researched book "The Ship of Dreams: The Sinking of the Titanic and the End of the Edwardian Era," you will not fail to be struck by the eerie parallels between his insights on Titanic and the recent events surrounding the loss of the Titan that has shaken the maritime world. Our hearts go out to their families and loved ones...
2023-06-2831 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Podcast ~ Unsinkable Host - LA BeadlesLesley-Anne (LA to her friends) is a mine of information on Titanic. With a PhD in social history that spans the Edwardian Era, she set about creating a podcast about Titanic - her first historical love alongside Leonardo Di Caprio - during the pandemic and her listenership is now of Titanic proportions. There's no shortage of Titanic related subjects - as Nelson and Alexandra have learned - and in this episode they deep dive into some of the reasons why through the lens of an historian and academic.LA also just got a puppy and called her...
2023-06-2133 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actress - Linda KernsLinda Kerns and Alexandra have been friends from the first day they met on the set of James Cameron's TITANIC - they were Third Class Woman and First Class Woman.Linda is featured reading her diary in Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries - she points out where in the film she can be found and her moment at the Ocars® telecast in 1998.Another peak behind the curtain with one of the cast of the biggest, and one of the most beloved, movies of all time. Nelson and Alexandra talk with Linda about her other work a...
2023-06-1531 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Belfast tour guide & Titaniac Pablo O'HanaHave you been to Titanic Belfast? Pablo got his dream job when he got a job at the museum and moved from Manchester to Ireland to work there.Hear him talk about the experience at the museum and what you will find there, his deep love for the ship and of course, James Cameron's film in this podcast with co-hosts Nelson Aspen and Alexandra BoydAnd be sure to subscribe for updates on the next Titanic Talk podcast - your first class ticket aboard the ship of dreams.Pablo's Instagram@pabs94
2023-06-0935 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Honor & Glory ~ James PencaJames is an actor, musician and Titaniac and has the privilege to be the creative director of Titanic Honor & Glory made by Vintage Digital Revival. Titanic fans will be familiar with the stunning digital recreations of Titanic - and the sinking in real time - made by a vast team of people whose passion for the details of the ship align with James Cameron's 1997 film.James tells of how he became fascinated with Titanic at the age of six after seeing the film and now, in adulthood has turned his passion into his life work...
2023-05-2536 min
Invest Like a Billionaire85. Investing in Private Credit in Today's Economy feat. Nelson ChuIn this episode of the Invest Like A Billionaire, host Ben Fraser welcomes Nelson Chu, the Founder and CEO of Percent, to share his insights into the unique world of private credit. Nelson delves into the current state of credit markets, exploring the implications of potential down cycles and credit tightening. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into asset-based lending and the advantages of private credit. Join us for this episode as we gain valuable insights into private credit.
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2023-05-2541 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Kids ~ Brandi Burleson & Neil KolhatkarTitanic knows no age. It's well known that seeing James Cameron's film for the first time can have a strong impression on a young person and bring about a fascination that invites them to find out more about the history of the ship and her passengers aboard the ship of dreams.Nelson and Alexandra found two such young people - 24 year old Brandi Burleson saw the film when she was six and as well as becoming enamoured with Kate and Leo and the true story of the tragedy, seeing the film also inspired her to...
2023-05-2129 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titaniac & Collector Zach DouglasZach started with a single knife from the First Class Dining room. His collection of Titanic film props and costumes now takes over his whole house - much of it preciously packed away in storage to keep it safe.Hear how he acquired the earrings and bag that Adele wore at her Titanic themed 30th birthday party and about his detective work on Alexandra's tiara and dress - worn by Kate Winslet in her screen test for Titanic.You can see more of Zach's wonderful collection and hear more of his stories about his love...
2023-05-1734 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actress ~ Amy Gaipa - Trudy Bolt in James Cameron's TitanicAmy Gaipa played Rose's maid, Trudy Bolt, in Titanic. She talks a length with Nelson and Alexandra about her audition for James Cameron and her famous death scene. Listen up acting students - she also passes on some wisdom about being a young actor on a very big - or small - film.More tales and anecdotes just like the ones she shares from her diary in Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie DiariesSHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc DVD available on Amazon
2023-05-1733 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanique director Tye Blue & Courtney BassettIn this episode, Nelson and Alexandra talk with Tye Blue - director and co-creator of the hit Off Broadway show TITANIQUE and cast member, songstress, songwriter and actress Courtney Bassett.TITANIQUE sells out nightly and is winning rave reviews as the cast sing their way through the entire Celine Dion catalogue alongside some of the characters from James Cameron's film, Titanic.They talk about the importance of reverent parody of such a huge brand and the sincere love all the fans have for the ship herself and, of course, Celine Dion.Titanique just...
2023-05-1233 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Superfans ~ Roberto Minozzo & Roelof Jan Feersma HoekstraRoberto and Roelof met through a Titanic Facebook Group - love finds itself in the strangest, and for Titaniacs, the best places.They tell Nelson and Alexandra of their shared passion for James Cameron's film as well as the history of the tragedy that befell the ship in April 1912 which brought them together in a romance that has lasted 8+ years and still going strong.They share stories and some of their prop collection in this episode of TITANIC TALKSHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV e...
2023-05-0835 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actress ~ Rebecca Klinger ~ Mother at Stern in James Cameron's TitanicRebecca kept a diary during her many months on the set on James Cameron's Titanic and reads some of her writing for Nelson and Alexandra. She talks about her experiences working with James Cameron and what he was like as a director and also working with Simon Crane, the stunt co-ordinator on the film.More insights into behind the scenes of the epic film and Rebecca's connection to a character with two very memorable lines - there are no small parts. See more of Rebecca and her work in Alexandra's documentary Ship of Dreams: Titanic...
2023-05-0531 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Dr Samuel West ~ Curator of The Museum of FailureNelson and Alexandra explore the notion of failure with Dr Samuel West, licensed psychologist and PhD in Organizational Psychology, and curator and founder of the Museum of Failure. Included in his museum is the Titanic and we wanted to find out why.Everyone makes mistakes, and the Museum of Failure celebrates that showcasing a collection of failed products and services from around the world. Every item provides unique insight into the risky business of innovation and to Dr West, Titanic is no exception.The Museum of Failure is currently in Brooklyn NY until June 2023
2023-04-2832 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Simon Medhurst ~ Descendant of Quartermaster Robert Hitchens of the TitanicIn this episode, Nelson and Alexandra's special guest is the author Simon Medhurst. He is also the great grandson of Quartermaster Robert Hitchens who famously was at the helm when Titanic hit the iceberg. He's portrayed by Paul Brightwell in James Cameron's film. Simon tells of not learning about his Titanic heritage until middle age. He did not know his direct connection to Titanic until he was 45 despite being fascinated by Titanic long before the 1997 film and talks about a whole line of his family that would not be here if he had not survived....
2023-04-2532 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Background Actresses ~ Judy Prestininzi & Ellen H Mower O'BrienJudy Prestininzi and Ellen H Mower O'Brien met on the set of Titanic when they became part of the core background players in James Cameron's Titanic in 1996. Thus began a twenty-five year friendship. They are also featured in the documentary SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES.They talk with Nelson and Alexandra about life on that infamous set - they were there in the tank, they were part of the 'Ninety Degree Club' strapped to the tilted poop deck and danced in the third class dancing scenes at the 'real' party. They tell all those stories and...
2023-04-2226 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor ~ Gary DeLellis: Leonardo Di Caprio's stand in on James Cameron's TitanicHe's a successful tour operator in Hawaii and real estate agent in Florida now but back in 1996, at the tender age of 21, Gary DeLellis was the stand in on the Titanic set for Leonardo Di Caprio. For 8 months, Gary stood in Leo's place while they set the camera and lights.You can imagine he has some stories to tell.Nelson and Alexandra could have chatted all day hearing behind the scenes anecdotes from twenty five years ago and the adventures Gary had on that amazing set in Rosarito Beach, Mexico.Gary's...
2023-04-2130 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Superfans ~ Dale McCarthy & Ilka-Sophie Reinecke De CastroAlexandra and Nelson chat with Dale and Ilka, two self confessed Titaniacs who met on Instagram after she was inspired to recreate The Jump Dress, one of Kate Winslet's iconic dresses in TITANIC.Dale had created a miniature, Barbie-sized version of the dress - and many other of Rose's costumes in the film - so he coached her to not only sew on every bead and sequin but over the course of a year to make the whole dress.Hear this story and many more on how Titanic connects Dale, Ilka and Alexandra and her b...
2023-04-1837 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor ~ James Lancaster ~ Father Byles in James Cameron's TitanicJames Lancaster originally auditioned for Thomas Andrews, Titanic's architect but in the end James Cameron cast him as Father Byles, the priest who recites from the Book of Revelations in the final moments before the ship sank.James reads from the diary he wrote twenty five years ago. A moving account of filming in Rosarito, Mexico on the tilted poop deck. It's the very same passage he'd read for his father's funeral only a week before.SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc DVD available...
2023-04-1433 minUnsinkable: The Titanic PodcastBoard the Ship of Dreams with Alexandra Boyd & Nelson Aspen (from Titanic Talk)I am thrilled to bring you my first ever interview with a cast member from Titanic (1997)--Alexandra Boyd--and, just as exciting, a peek into her film Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries and new podcast Titanic Talk. We're joined by her podcasting partner Nelson Aspen, who is an award-winning journalist who has traveled the world interviewing every celebrity under the sun and is a true Titaniac from way back. This interview was an absolute blast. We touch on everything from the set of the 1997 movie to possible Titanic reincarnations (I kid you not) to all the hope and the...
2023-04-1258 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Historian & Author ~ William BrowerA native Floridian, author and Titanic historian William Brower’s passion for History, Mythology and Literature have led audiences through mystical lands where beasts of legend roam all the way to the moment of terror on board the decks of the sinking Titanic.It's his deep connection to Titanic and his knowledge for the ship's story and her passengers that led Nelson and Alexandra to invite him to talk about his passion for Titanic on TITANIC TALK.William tells of his involvement in a short film about Harold Bride and the Marconi room on Titanic ca...
2023-04-0934 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor ~ Liam Tuohy: Chief Baker Joughin in James Cameron's TitanicLiam Tuohy was cast as the Chief Baker Joughin by James Cameron in his epic film TITANIC in 1996. Liam regales Nelson and Alexandra with tales from the set, how a family heirloom made it into the final cut and reads from his Titanic Diary that is also featured in Alexandra's documentary ~ Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries.@liamtuohy_titanicSHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES is on Amazon Prime, Apple TV etc DVD available on Amazon LINKS ~shipofdreamsfilm.com Facebook TikTok @titanic_talk...
2023-04-0731 minTITANIC TALKTITANIC TALK | Nelson Aspen & Alexandra Boyd introduce Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie DiariesIn this pilot episode of TITANIC TALK award-winning broadcast journalist Nelson Aspen and actress-turned-filmmaker Alexandra Boyd talk about the inspiration for her latest film - SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES. The feature documentary features Alexandra's fellow actors who were also cast in James Cameron's TITANIC and some of the film's superfans. SHIP OF DREAMS: TITANIC MOVIE DIARIES FOLLOW this link and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to find out when and where you can see this new documentary.THE FILM: Twenty five years ago Alexandra organised her fellow cast mates to write diaries about th...
2023-04-0527 min
Thrash 'n TreasureEp74 Turning the Tables o/ Nelson Aspen! (Hollywood!)Top o' the mornin' news to ya! Coz we're joined by Nelson Aspen, THE iconic, award-winning, Entertainment reporter (plus actor-singer-author-fitness guru)! Who joins us- fresh from clearing the table of Breakfast TV- to share stories from the stars' dressing rooms with his own ultimate rock star rider. Plus, we dig into some Cherry Pie by Warrant, before Nelson introduces the boys to The Boy Friend, but is he a keeper?! That's for Evan to decide!
Plus, we chat press junkets, childhood memories, favourite cinema, artistic integrity, and HEAPS more!
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2022-10-131h 09
We Talk BooksThe Selection by Kiera CassWe're back! (Or more specifically, one of us is back!)As we take a shift toward our new format, we begin the second season of We Talk Books with a review of one of the most talked-about books that I have never read. I start out with a non-spoiler review of The Selection by Kiera Cass, highlighting my thoughts on the story, the characters, the romance, and the ever-talked-about names.Midway through, I shift to a spoiler review (with plenty of warning, so you won't hear anything you don't want to.) I can't wait to...
2021-10-3118 min
America's ChoiceDer Astronaut, der Footballcoach und ein Kennedy: Die Senatswahl in den USAIn den USA wird dieses Jahr nicht nur der Präsident gewählt, auch über die Besetzung eines Drittels der Senatssitze wird abgestimmt. Derzeit haben die Republikaner eine knappe Mehrheit in dieser Kammer des US-Kongresses. Wird das so bleiben? In der aktuellen Folge des Podcasts sprechen David Deißner von der Atlantik-Brücke und Tyson Barker vom Aspen Institute in Berlin mit den Podcast-Gästen Juliane Schäuble vom Tagesspiegel und Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson vom Radiosender KCRW Berlin über das Rennen um die Senatssitze, die Kandidaten und die politische Stimmung in den Bundesstaaten. Außerdem geht es darum, was dieses Re...
2020-05-2639 min