Everything's a Conspiracy
Summary
Hosts Carlo Ritchie and Tim Bat explore Charles Lightoller’s testimony regarding the Titanic inquiries, revealing his admission of withholding truth to protect the White Star Line. The episode analyzes the political motivations behind US and British investigations and debates the culpability of officers like William Murdoch. Interspersed with comedic meta-commentary about a fictional giant cat, the hosts question historical narratives and hint at a new lead involving Lightoller’s descendant.
Topics discussed
Range Rover Sport advertisement
Reading from Titanic and Other Ships by Charles Lightoller
Comedy sketch: The Canterbury Cat and budget disputes
RNZ News and decision to air the season
Introduction to Charles Lightoller and the Titanic inquiries
The US Senate inquiry and Captain Rostron's actions
The British Board of Trade inquiry and self-regulation
Lightoller's admission of withholding the truth
Titanic rivets and the head-on collision theory
William Murdoch's reputation and suicide controversy
Lightoller's loyalty and the cliffhanger about his descendant
Credits and Liquid I.V. advertisement
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