Best Alexandra Boyd Podcasts (2025)

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Weekend Podcast Roundtable with Titanic Legacy & Witness Titanic 52:25

19d ago52:25

52:25

Nelson 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 …

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The Woman in the Picture | Scene 3 (Republished) 24:03

1M ago24:03

24:03

Episode republished with music removed due to a copyright notice. Originally published April 2019. Brock and his team don't find the diamond necklace they're looking for, but they do find the next best thing: A drawing of a woman wearing it! Listen as we talk about the eerie beauty of possessing something that once belonged to someone else, some fu…

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TITANIC TALK | Author & Titanic Documentarian Steven Schwankert Talks About His New Book - THE SIX 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

Nelson 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 …

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Boston Exhibitor Joe Gold 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

In 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 lea…

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TITANIC TALK | Nelson Aspen Talks About His New Book ~ Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Welcome 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 A…

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TITANIC TALK | Announcing the Release of Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries on Feb 11th 2025 31:08

3M ago31:08

31:08

We'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 an…

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TITANIC TALK | Nelson & Alexandra Round Up Season Two 1:18:55

8M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

We 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 a…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor & VFX Wizard Van Ling 42:00

9M ago42:00

42:00

Nelson 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 Lig…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Perfume Historian Jen Siems 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

Jen 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 th…

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Christopher Mulholland: It's Moving Quite Smoothly 54:58

10M ago54:58

54:58

This week on Titanic Talkline I am joined by Christopher Mulholland who talks about his family love of the water, and his personal love of drawing! Check him out! FullSteamAheadShop on ETSY fullsteamahead_maritimeartwork on INSTAGRAM Email him for custom commissions: [email protected] Be sure to like and subscribe to the show on your …

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TITANIC TALK | Titaniac & Journalist Lloyd Burr 32:28

10M ago32:28

32:28

Lloyd'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 m…

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End Credits 1:09:04

10M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Well, here it is. The last official episode of the podcast! We took this opportunity to discuss the iconic My Heart Will Go On, share a few more emails and voice messages from listeners, air the initial thoughts of a friend who saw the movie for the first time this year, predict the future of Titanic's legacy, and more! Thank you all SOOOOOO much f…

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Joanna Lee Strassburg: That's Probably The Tackiest Thing I Own 1:03:59

10M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

This episode of Titanic Talkline features a dear friend of the show, Joanna! Joanna is a mainstay of the Titanic Con community; come out and see her in August! Follow her all over the internet: RMS Titanic Reflections Facebook page Great Olympic Class Ships group Titanic Adventure Out Of Time Forever group RMS Titanic Reflections YouTube Channel RM…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Author & Oceanliner Historian Steven Ujifusa 39:47

10M ago39:47

39:47

Steven 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. I n 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 w…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Food Historian ~ Max Miller 37:35

11M ago37:35

37:35

Max 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 go…

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Paul Bavill: Please Don't, It's Awful 1:07:29

11M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Welcome back! It's time to rage with Paul Bavill of the podcast, History Rage! He's come to join me to tell me about some of the things in the 1997 movie Titanic that make him rage. From the monstering of Ismay, to the characters of Jack and Rose, join us for a delightful discussion! Follow History Rage all over the internet: Facebook: www.facebook…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor Mark Capri in James Cameron's Titanic 29:42

11M ago29:42

29:42

Nelson 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 docume…

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Bill Willard: TitanicCon 2024 August 9-11 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 1:10:49

11M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

This week's episode, and the first formal one back from my hiatus, features Bill Willard! Bill was a member of the expedition that brought up The Big Piece, and now spends a lot of his time organizing the annual TitanicCon! Join us for a look back on the expedition and on conventions past, and on what to expect for this year! Get more information a…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Historian & Author Don Lynch 38:06

12M ago38:06

38:06

It 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.…

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A Promise Kept | Scene 40 (The Finale!) 1:37:32

12M ago1:37:32

1:37:32

Well, here we are. After 5 years, 44 episodes and thousands of minutes spent talking about this movie... We've reached the final scene of James Cameron's TITANIC. What a journey it's been. In this "finale" episode, we discuss the epically beautiful theatrical curtain call (plus the wacky alternate ending) and feature a collection of emails and voic…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Podcasters ~ Titanic Scene By Scene's Brittany Butler & Ethan Brehm 37:27

1y ago37:27

37:27

In 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 o…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Collector & Memorabilia Broker David Condon 38:34

1y ago38:34

38:34

David 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 …

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TITANIC TALK LIVE | 112th Anniversary Commemoration ~ Nelson Aspen & Alexandra Boyd and Past Titanic Talk Guests 1:46:47

1y ago1:46:47

1:46:47

To 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 You…

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The Carpathia | Scene 39 55:48

1y ago55:48

55:48

Part one of our "two-part finale" is here! Can you believe it?! WE CAN'T! In this episode we talk all about the extended Carpathia sequence, lots of deleted dialogue, final payoffs, and peel back the layers of a couple key moments. We also feature four voicemails from listeners and want to say a huge thank you to them for sending them in! If you'd …

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Titanic Talk | Never Let Go Actor & Artist Michael Kinnan 33:37

1y ago33:37

33:37

Michael 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 l…

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I'll Never Let Go (with guest Alexandra Boyd) | Scene 38 1:25:49

1y ago1:25:49

1:25:49

We reunite with Titanic cast member, first class woman Alexandra Boyd, to discuss such an imperative scene in the movie as Rose begins to live out her promise to Jack. Alexandra shares some behind the scenes tidbits with us, as well as some unique perspectives on the scene as a filmmaker herself! Big thanks to her for guesting again! FOLLOW ALEXAND…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Superfan & VHS Collector TitanicFan97 33:59

1y ago33:59

33:59

Nelson 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 b…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Explorer & Marconi Expert Parks Stephenson 40:02

1y ago40:02

40:02

This 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 ho…

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The Promise (with guest Liz Osban) | Scene 37 1:14:32

1y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

While waiting for help to arrive, Rose makes a promise to Jack that she will carry with her for the rest of her life. Later, Officer Lowe returns in lifeboat 14 to a very grim sight. For this scene we brought back our pal Liz Osban to discuss yet another massively important one! FOLLOW LIZ: Instagram | Website OUR SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Film Expert Evgueni Mlodik 33:42

1y ago33:42

33:42

How 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 …

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Sea of Humanity (The "Door" Debate) | Scene 36 1:06:39

1y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

We've reached the scene that birthed possibly the most notorious "debate" in cinematic history. In our opinion, of course, there's not much of a debate here. Listen as we address (and squash) multiple arguments people have made over the last 26 years! We also read a listener email, go over a few historical beats and discuss some deleted scenes! OUR…

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Titanic Talk | Titanic Food Historian & Author Veronica Hinke 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

35:32

Nelson and Alexandra crack open the cookbooks of Titanic Author Veronica Hinke Veronica 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 …

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Death of Titanic - Part 2 (w/ guest Pablo O'Hana) | Scene 35 1:36:44

1+ y ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Here we go. We've brought on another special guest to discuss what many consider to be the main event here. Fellow Titanic obsessive Pablo O'Hana joins us for a breakdown of "Death of Titanic - Part 2." We had a great time chatting about such an impactful scene. In fact, this scene was the entry point of Pablo's Titanic origin story! He tells us al…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor Peter White ~ 3rd Officer Groves in James Cameron's Titanic 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

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Peter 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 mont…

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Death of Titanic - Part 1 (w/ guest Adam Stolfo) | Scene 35 1:07:44

1+ y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

The first episode of the new year is here! Happy 2024! We hope you all had a lovely holiday season! And now... We begin the final stretch of new episodes. For this scene, we chat with Adam Stolfo. A fellow Titanic fan, lover of film, and podcaster among many other things. We discuss one of his favorite scenes, the first part of the death of Titanic…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Documentarian (The Six) and Author Steven Schwankert 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

Steven 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 o…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Dancer in James Cameron's Titanic ~ Kris Andersson 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

35:14

Kris 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 ste…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Weather with Erick Adame 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

In 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 iceber…

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TITANIC TALK | Titaniac & Historian Joshua Noble 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

32:03

Joshua 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…

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Lewis Abernathy: I Became That Annoying Kid 1:01:10

1+ y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

I am honored, and delighted, to bring you my interview this week with the one and only Lewis Abernathy! We discuss everything from Titanic to his love of bad movies and what you can learn from them! I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed doing it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Alexandra Boyd: Ship Of Dreams 1:06:30

1+ y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

This week, producer and documentarian comes on by to discuss her amazing production Ship of Dreams and her time on the 1997 movie Titanic! Listen to her story, her experience, and what it's like to live in the world of Titanic! Be sure to follow her all over the internet @AlexActWrDir on Twitter fstclsswmn on IG Alexandra Boyd's website Ship Of Dre…

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At The Stern | Scene 34 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

54:08

This is our last scene before the official "Death of Titanic." We're truly closing in on the end now as Jack and Rose make it to the stern of the ship, where they'll spend their final moments together on Titanic. In this episode we read two listener emails, share nostalgic love for the movie, highlight some musical cues, analyze a couple of lines o…

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TITANIC TALK | Titaniacs ~ Paul & Everly Carganilla 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

Fellow 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-hy…

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Jay Vette: So, That's Really Cool 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

49:35

This week, I get the delight of quite some time with a friend of a friend coming by to tell me about their Titanic story! Thank you so much to Jay for coming in to chat! Be sure to like and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform! @TitanicTalkine on Twitter TitanicTalkline on Facebook TitanicTalkline on IG Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Veronica Hinke presents Titanic: The Official Cookbook 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

50:17

Friend of the show, Veronica Hinke, comes back on to tell us of some amazing news, and that is that her new book is available! Titanic: The Official Cookbook has hit the shelves with its gorgeous cover and even more gorgeous content! Be sure to follow Veronica all over the internet! Veronica Hinke's website @FoodStringer on Twitter foodstringer on …

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Shattered Dreams | Scene 33 48:34

1+ y ago48:34

48:34

Some technical difficulties, a few scheduling conflicts and two sicknesses later... We bring you Scene 33! In this episode we discuss the scene that truly kicks off the last 5 minutes (in-universe time) of Titanic's tragic sinking. We cover: Captain Smith's final scene, Fabrizo's death (and deleted/alternate death!!!), the flooding of the grand sta…

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TITANIC TALK | Titanic Actor Craig Kelly ~ Harold Bride in James Cameron's Titanic 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

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WARNING ~ 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 …

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Hubert Mullins: Blood And Salt 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

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This week, we welcome on Hubert Mullins to discuss his very cool novel, Blood And Salt! He discusses his writing process, research, interests, and how vampires become tied into a story about Titanic! Follow Hubert all over the internet! @HubertLMullins1 on Twitter Hubert L Mullins - Author on Facebook Hubert L. Mullins's website Be sure to like and…

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Tim Gough: And I Just Love Romance 56:04

1+ y ago56:04

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I'm very lucky this week because I'm being taken on an adventure...an adventure out of time! Tim Gough comes on the show to talk to me about his love of Titanic and the love of the classic video game that enchanted, and absolutely terrified, some of us! Follow Tim all over the internet! @timb_g on Twitter EmpathyBaby on IG Be sure to like and subsc…

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TITANIC TALK | Season Two ~ A Special Episode Recorded at Mastic Beach Mini Indie Film Festival 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

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For 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 memori…

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