The Steam & Splendor Network Podcast

Welcome to The Steam & Splendor Network Official Podcast! Join historians and authors Tad Fitch and J. Kent Layton for an in-depth exploration of the Titanic and other great Atlantic liners. With decades of research, they bring history to life through engaging discussions, expert guests, and exclusive content that preserves history while examining the facts and dispelling myths surrounding these legendary vessels. Watch The Steam & Splendor Network on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteamAndSplendor Join our Patreon to help support our work: http://patreon.com/TheSteamandSplendorNetwork Or buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/steamandsplendornetwork

The Steam & Splendor Network Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Steam & Splendor Network Podcast, a history show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Tragedy - An In-Depth Conversation with Mark Chirnside

  Aug 21, 20261h 24mS2

  Hosts Tad Fitch and J. Kent Layton welcome author and researcher Mark Chirnside back on the podcast to discuss his latest release, Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster . In this episode, Mark reveals compelling new findings and stories that make this book a standout addition to maritime history. Whether you are new to the subject or a lifelong researcher, this detailed work offers fresh discoveries on nearly every page while recontextualizing the legacy of the Olympic -class ships. The conversation also explores the evolving challenges facing maritime historians as the field increasingly transitions from print to digital and social media platforms. Purchase the book: Autographed copies are available at https://markchirnside.co.uk/ Mark Chirnside's Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkChirnside.author X: https://x.com/Mark_Chirnside Listen to the Steam & Splendor Network Podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music Subscribe to the Steam & Splendor Network on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteamAndSplendor Support the podcast and our channel and receive early access and perks: http://patreon.com/TheSteamandSplendorNetwork Or buy us a coffee! http://buymeacoffee.com/steamandsplendornetwork Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesteamandsplendornetwork Support the show

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  Saving RMS Olympic's Steinway Piano: An Important Update

  Jul 11, 202642 min

  Hosts Tad Fitch and J. Kent Layton are joined by Patrick Cornelius Vida —President of the RMS Olympic Steinway Association and founder of The White Star Line Quintet—for crucial updates on the campaign to preserve a legendary piece of maritime history: the Steinway piano from Olympic’s luxurious À la Carte Restaurant. In this episode, Patrick shares an important update on the acquisition process, revealing how close the society is to securing the instrument and what steps remain to ensure it stays on public display for future generations. We dive into the ongoing discussions with museums and prospective venues, the challenges still ahead, and exactly how the public can join the effort to save this historic artifact. Learn more about the RMS Olympic Steinway Association: https://www.rmsolympicpiano.com/en/ Donate to save the Olympic piano via Paypal: donate@rmsolympicpiano.com Donate via GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/ffe7428e Purchase The White Star Line Quintet CD, with a signed commemorative booklet (all proceeds go towards preserving the piano): https://www.thewhitestarlinequintet.com/en/recordings Listen to the Steam & Splendor Network Podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music Subscribe to the Steam & Splendor Network on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteamAndSplendor Support the podcast and our channel and receive early access and perks: http://patreon.com/TheSteamandSplendorNetwork Or buy us a coffee! http://buymeacoffee.com/steamandsplendornetwork Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesteamandsplendornetwork Support the show

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  Episode #4

  A Deep Dive with Parks Stephenson

  Apr 13, 20261h 57mS2

  <p>Join hosts <b>Tad Fitch</b> and <b>J. Kent Layton</b> for a gripping exploration of maritime history with renowned researcher <b>Parks Stephenson</b>. A retired Navy veteran and Executive Director of the USS Kidd Museum, Parks brings unparalleled expertise from his extensive research and multiple expeditions to the Titanic wreck site.</p><p>In this episode, we challenge long-held assumptions and dive into the technical mysteries of the world’s most famous shipwreck:</p><b>Engineering Icons:</b> A comparative look at Titanic’s watertight bulkheads and design against its 1912 contemporaries.<b>The Collision Revisited:</b> Coul...

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  Episode #3

  A New Study of the Lifeboat Launching Sequence: Reexamining the Evidence

  Apr 8, 20261h 46mS2

  <p>Join hosts <b>Tad Fitch</b> and <b>J. Kent Layton</b> as they welcome fellow researcher <b>Bill Wormstedt</b> for an exclusive look at their upcoming paper, Titanic: The Lifeboat Launching Sequence, A New Study. Ahead of its April 10, 2026, release, the trio discusses a multi-year project born from a desire to critically examine an alternate chronology recently proposed by another researcher. By returning to the primary sources to reconcile conflicting accounts, they have worked to refine our collective understanding of the ship’s final hours and provide a clearer perspective on the launching sequence. </p><p>Rather tha...

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  Episode #2

  Titanic: Newspapers, Testimony, and the Problem of Truth

  Feb 21, 20261h 12mS2

  <p>Hosts <b>Tad Fitch</b> and <b>J. Kent Layton </b>are joined by fellow researchers, authors, and longtime collaborators <b>Bill Wormstedt </b>and <b>Mike Poirier</b> for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on historical research methods—and the ongoing debate over how the story of the Titanic should be studied and understood.</p><p>Should historians rely only on official inquiry testimony and private letters from survivors, or can newspaper interviews and trade-press accounts also be trusted? Are later-in-life recollections valuable, or should researchers limit themselves strictly to statements given in 1912? What can be learned by co...

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