3 chapters across the catalog
Costa Concordia Sinking, Titanic Movie Comparisons
Media coverage of the *Costa Concordia* disaster is analyzed for its constant comparisons to the *Titanic*. The hosts note that ABC is conveniently promoting a *Titanic* miniseries for the 100th anniversary of the sinking. They mock Captain Schettino's claim that he "tripped and fell" into a lifeboat as the ship was listing.
The hosts comment on the framing of the Costa Concordia shipwreck in Italy. They mock Captain Francesco Schettino's claim that he accidentally tripped and fell into a lifeboat while passengers were still on board. The discussion focuses on the perceived cowardice of the crew and the conflicting media reports surrounding the event.
Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Disaster and Torpedo Theories
The sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the coast of Italy is discussed in the context of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. While the captain was arrested for manslaughter and abandoning ship, the hosts explore alternative theories, including a Russian report suggesting the ship may have been hit by a torpedo from an Iranian Kilo-class submarine.
