To Catch a Cat
Summary
Hosts Carlo Ricci and Tim Batt interview Bruce, great-nephew of Titanic officer Charles Lightoller, discussing family myths and the historical record. They explore how personal stories often embellish facts, contrasting Lightoller’s documented duty with the allure of conspiracy theories. The episode reflects on why humans crave dramatic narratives over dry history, questioning if the search for truth is less about facts and more about compelling storytelling.
Topics discussed
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Reading from Lightoller's Titanic memoir
Comedic intro: RNZ funding crisis and police
Hosts recap Season 1 and introduce Bruce
Interview with Bruce: Lightoller's NZ family history
Bruce discusses family artifacts and the book
Bruce's mother's reaction to the 1997 film
Lightoller's character and 'I didn't leave Titanic'
Discussion on conspiracy theories and myths
Bruce compares Titanic to Canterbury cat legend
Hosts analyze Lightoller's potential motives
Hosts reflect on history, myth, and purpose
Outro and credits
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