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The Mariner's Mirror Podcast

The Society for Nautical Research and the Lloyds Register Foundation

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The world's No.1 podcast dedicated to all of maritime and naval history. With one foot in the present and one in the past we bring you the most exciting and interesting current maritime projects worldwide: including excavations of shipwrecks, the restoration of historic ships, sailing classic yachts and tall ships, unprecedented behind the scenes access to exhibitions, museums and archives worldwide, primary sources and accounts that bring the maritime past alive as never before. From the So ...
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For seven years, Off the Path has explored spots from New York to Boston and beyond — everything from quirky roadside attractions to eccentric oddities to places with deep historical significance. This season, Davis Dunavin is going to sea. We’re telling stories of submarines, lighthouses, white whales, sea monsters, and — of course — pirates. In fact, you’ll hear about quite a few pirates in this series, which is why we decided to call it Off the Plank.Dunavin has always been fascinated by ...
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This series consists of interviews with leading experts in the areas of Portuguese and Spanish history, from the beginning of the Portuguese discoveries in 1415 to the end of Spanish dominion in America in 1898. The interviews cover a range of topics on the domestic and overseas histories of both nations, which include, among others: the Portuguese explorations of Africa and Asia, Spanish navigation and settlement in America, the church in Portugal and Spain, monarchy and intermarriage in th ...
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Ahoy! This show is dedicated to exploring maritime archaeology by taking you on a captivating voyage through the depths of history, exploring the hidden secrets and untold tales that lie beneath the ocean's surface. In each episode , we will dive into the incredible field of maritime archaeology, shedding light on the forgotten stories of ships and cultures that have long since vanished beneath the sea. Topics will include ship construction, artifact conservation , methodologies, navigating ...
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Welcome to the wonderfully wild world of salty sailors, boat life, ship‘s work and fun! If you are interested in boats, ships, maritime-industry, sailing, history, the sea and drunken sailor debauchery, then come join captain Johann Steinke as he shares this exciting world with you. He hopes you will find this podcast fun, informative, and possibly even inspiring... but mostly he wants you to be entertained. So come gather around and listen to a few good yarns as you enter the world of Nauti ...
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This ongoing series of “capers” tells of epic voyages, castaway survivors, swashbuckling characters, family cruises, cultural setbacks, technical breakthroughs, racing triumphs, and the “seasteading” lifestyle. Revealed within these stories are many details of design, construction, operation and seamanship. Since World War Two, the emergence of truly modern, lightweight vessels – recreational and commercial, multihull and monohull, power and sail – constitutes a sea change in marine architec ...
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Experience the world through the sailor's eyes. We travel around the world discovering the invaluable insights that made us who we are, sharing art, food, history and culture. We tell stories about life from the sailor's point of view! Sailing adventures, traveling stories across the oceans. An informative and entertaining podcast.
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Welcome to Disasterthon, the podcast where calamity takes center stage. Each episode, we dive deep into the most gripping and heart-wrenching disasters across history and around the globe. From harrowing building collapses to roller coaster tragedies, we uncover the stories behind the headlines. Join us as we explore the tumultuous world of natural disasters, oceanic accidents, and much more. Through expert interviews, survivor stories, and detailed analysis, we offer a unique perspective on ...
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These are the sea stories that nobody has ever written down or will write down. You may not believe them all, but you will be entertained by them all. These stories are mostly from Seafarers so there is some salty language. Tuck the kids into their racks, make them sweep the deck, or send them down to the engine room to look for a bucket of steam. These stories are from old folks and young people alike. I am bored on watch and want to hear something new, tell me a sea story...
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This is the home for all things DITS! Welcome to the project. Currently comprising of all existing DITS content (see below), there are soon-to-be-announced series and shows just waiting to join the project and guest podcasts over time. THE DITS ON WRESTLING PODCAST (DOWPOD) Join Captain Dits and First Mate Anthony as they spin dits on all things wrestling! There's drafts, theme song battles, quizzes and interviews among all the nautical madness that you could expect. Plenty of Dits and piece ...
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In the realm of the eerie and enigmatic, ”The Supernaturals” podcast reigns supreme. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Jake and Cal, this spine-chilling journey delves deep into the world of horror, offering listeners an immersive experience into the realms of the unknown. Meet Jake and Cal, two passionate aficionados of all things horror, whose fascination with the genre knows no bounds. With a blend of wit, insight, and a touch of skepticism, they embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries that l ...
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The Right To Remain Offended Podcast or R2RO for short is Kraig, Eric, Chuck and Scott (with a special guest or two) getting together to discuss a variety of topics, from music to pop culture, maybe some politics and EVERYTHING in between. Trigger Warning: Because we give our raw unscripted opinions & reactions to the topics we discuss, R2RO is NSFW and NSFKids You have the right to remain offended. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to have a lawyer with y ...
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Today we discover the remarkable story of how a handful of intrepid scientific navigators underpinned British naval dominance in the conflict with Napoleon. During the Napoleonic Wars, more than twice as many British warships were lost to shipwreck than in battle. The Royal Navy’s fleets had to operate in unfamiliar seas and dangerous coastal water…
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Links: C. Travis Reese, et al. “Trends in Maritime Challenges Indicate Force Design 2030 is the Proper Path,” War on the Rocks (January 29, 2024). “Force Design 2030,” Headquarters US Marine Corps, (March 2020). “Force Design 2030: Annual Update,” Headquarters US Marine Corps, (June 2023). Bios: C. Travis Reese retired from the Marine Corps after n…
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This week, we talk about the 8-bit-inspired rabbit hole that is UFO 50 and its place in the modern gaming landscape, and the simple pleasures of Victorian-era horticulture in Botany Manor. If you’re not backing us yet, head on over to our Patreon. A contribution of at least $5 a month will get you let you listen to the show a day early, give you ac…
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Throughout the eighteenth century the Royal Navy was the largest employer of free black labour in a period when Britain was - at the same time - the largest trader in human lives across the Atlantic. To find out more Dr Sam Willis spoke with Steve Martin, expert on black British history and literature, and who works with museums, archives and the e…
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The term ‘Creepypasta’ might sound familiar to you. If it isn’t, then just know that there is a whole world of internet horror stories just waiting for you to dive into. In this episode, Jake and Cal discuss their favorite Creepypastas from when they were growing up. From ‘Jeff the Killer’ to the infamous ‘Russian Sleep Experiment’ and a few in-bet…
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We may think of globalism as a recent development but its origins date back to the fifteenth century and beyond, when seafarers pioneered routes across the oceans with the objectives of exploration, trade and proft. And what did they seek? Exotic spices: cloves, pepper, cinnamon, ginger. These spices brought together the European ports of Lisbon, L…
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The SHE-SEES exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Lloyds Register Foundation, Portsmouth Historic Quarter and the University of Portsmouth, taps into archive materials from across the UK and Ireland to uncover the extensive history of trailblazing female voices in the maritime industry and aims to change the tide on diversity. Dr Sam Willis s…
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Jake and Cal discuss one of horror’s most iconic, rotting, and flesh-eating devices: the zombie. While the zombie is known as the mindless dead walking around looking for brains to feast on, it didn’t start that way. Follow along as The Supernaturals uncover the origins of the zombie and how they transformed into what they are today.…
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This week, we dive into smaller projects from the biggest publishers: Astro Bot, Sony’s joyful platforming celebration of its storied history, and Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Nintendo’s attempt to restart an old adventure franchise after a 30-year absence. If you’re not backing us yet, head on over to our Patreon. A contribution…
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News broke not that long ago that famed Hong Kong action director Corey Yuen (Yes, Madam!, The Transporter) had actually passed away a few years ago, so we decided to pay our respects by watching his final North American directorial effort, DOA colon Dead or Alive – and it rules?? Join us as Corey Yuen gives us the glorious trash masterpiece we cou…
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This year we are launching a new strand of the podcast on eyewitness testimony, in which we bring you the most extraordinary primary sources – history as told and written by the people who were actually there. Today we start with one of the most atmospheric of all maritime sources, one that transports you directly back to the creaky decks of the ag…
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Notes 1. "Improvised Partnerships: U.S. Joint Operations in the Mexican-American War," by Nathan A. Jennings, Joint Force Quarterly 105, April 14, 2022. 2. "D-Day Veracruz, 1847 – A Grand Design," by Paul C. Clark, Jr. and Edward H. Moseley, National Defense University, 1996. 3. Sea Control 510 – The Fortress Fleet with Lt Col Nathan Jennings, PhD,…
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One of history’s most notorious pirates is Captain William Kidd. His legend is tied to rumors of the buried treasure he supposedly left up and down the Atlantic coast, from the Caribbean to Canada. But Captain Kidd insisted he wasn’t a pirate — and in reality, he may not have buried much treasure at all.…
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This week, we talk about how Uforia: The Saga 2’s grating soundtrack ruins an otherwise pleasant game, how Darkest Dungeon 2’s approach to its characters makes suffering with them that much more fun, and how Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure cleverly breaks up its brain-busting puzzles into bite-sized chunks. If you’re not backing us yet, head on…
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It is a little known and extraordinary fact that over 300 years ago the Inuit made crossings from Greenland to the Orkney Isles and northern Scotland. The journey across the hostile North Atlantic is over 1200 miles. Their traditional craft were made of nothing more than skin, bone and driftwood. The literature of Scotland, particularly in relation…
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Famously known as, ‘Madness in the Mountains,’ the Khamar Daban Incident occurred in August of 1993. Just like the Dyatlov Pass incident, a handful of Russian hikers were found deceased on the side of a mountain. However, there was one survivor. And her explanation of the situation is downright chilling. Follow along as the Supernaturals discuss va…
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Links 1. The Globe and Anchor Men: U.S. Marines and American Manhood in the Great War Era, by Mark Ryland Folse, University of Kansas Press, 2024. 2. Sea Control 287 - Small Wars and More with Dr. Mark Folse, CIMSEC, October 24, 2021. 3. Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest and Tokenism, by Cameron D. McCoy, Univer…
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Robert Maclean discusses his chapter contribution to the Journal of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, "The Library of Captain John Anderson, a 17th century Glasgow Mariner." Bob is an Assistant Librarian (rare books), Archives and Special Collections, at the University of Glasglow Library.This episode was edited and produced by Jonathan Sellin…
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This week, we talk about why we’re drawn back to old games, the empty calories of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, and the fun but hollow world of Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends. Here’s the link to the Zillow listing Susan mentioned at the end of the show: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4939-N-Lake-Hill-Rd-Delaware-OH-43015/3…
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We find out about an exciting project run by the Imperial War Museum which explores how conflict has driven innovation in science and technology. Sponsored by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the project aims to discover how conflict has accelerated innovation, and how this has impacted on the world we live in today. Science and technology are the key …
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Links 1. “Dragons in the West: Chinese Communist Party Threats in Europe and the Imperative of a Strategic Pivot,” by Joanna Siekiera, Irregular Warfare Initiative, February 27, 2024. 2. 21st Century as the Pacific Century: Culture and Security of Oceania States in Great Power Competition, edited by Joanna Siekiera, Wydawnictwa Uiwersytetu Warszaws…
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There’s a 27-acre island off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire called Smuttynose Island. The population in 1873 was six: a family of Norwegian immigrants who rented the only house on the island. So it shocked the country when two of them were brutally murdered. The murder still inspires wild theories — and a bestselling book and movie — a cent…
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Cal takes Jake through one of the most mysterious and horrifying true events that occurred in history where nine Russian students were found deceased on the side of a mountain during a cross-country ski trip. Then, they discuss the movie ‘Devil’s Pass,’ a found footage film about a group of students who hunt for the answers themselves.…
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We’re having a grand old time under the sea this episode, as David talks about how Another Crab’s Treasure is one of the most pleasant soulslike games he’s played and Susan discusses the horrors found in the depths of Still Wakes the Deep. We also open the show trying to answer the burning question of the summer: Are video games doing ok right now?…
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